One of the most intricate aspects of *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is the Synthesis mechanic, which is deeply integrated into every facet of the game. From the resources you gather to the weapons you craft, understanding Synthesis is key to excelling in the game. Let's delve into how you can master this essential mechanic.
Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia
In *Atelier Yumia*, there are three distinct types of Synthesis:
- Regular Synthesis: This is performed at an Alchemist’s altar and is essential for crafting weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and materials needed for other Synthesis processes. You unlock the Atelier early in the game, which serves as your primary location for regular Synthesis. In areas where you can build, such as cleared manabound zones and campsites, you can construct a Simple Altar to perform regular Synthesis.
- Simple Synthesis: Accessible through the radial menu, this allows you to craft items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and repair kits for treasure chests and ladders outside of battle, provided you have the necessary resources.
- Building Synthesis: Available in certain plots of land through the radial menu, this involves creating storage chests and wall hangings, which the game still refers to as Synthesis. It's important not to get confused by the terminology used in the storyline.
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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia
Regular Synthesis at the Alchemist’s altar is the most complex form of Synthesis in *Atelier Yumia*. To craft a gun staff for Yumia, for instance, you first need to find the recipe while exploring the world. You can also upgrade existing recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains. Here’s how to proceed with regular Synthesis:
- Choose the type of gun staff you want to create.
- Select Synthesis Skills if you've unlocked them in the skill tree.
- Choose the initial Alchemy Core to work from:
- Effects Alchemy Core: Enhances the selected skills.
- Quality Alchemy Core: Boosts the quality level of the finished item.
- Trait Alchemy Core: Increases the number of Trait Crystal slots you can add to the item.
- Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with the resources you've collected.
- Collect mana fragments to further increase the item's quality.
- Complete the Synthesis process to craft the item.
To craft powerful items early on, unlock Synthesis Skills from the skill tree as soon as possible. These skills provide significant boosts to damage and quality, and allow you to duplicate items, conserving resources. Additionally, you can enhance the item's quality by adding resources to all three Alchemy Cores. To do this, use the left or right bumper while filling the slots in a specific core. Collecting the mana fragments (yellow sparkles) around all three cores will greatly enhance your item's strength, which is advisable unless you're crafting a quest item.
When selecting resources, prioritize those that match the element type of the slots, identifiable by a blue outline. You can also organize your resources in the submenu to prioritize higher-quality ones, though sometimes focusing on effects might be more beneficial.
If the complexity of manual Synthesis feels overwhelming, you can opt for the auto-Synthesis feature after selecting your Synthesis Skills. This option allows the game to automatically create the best possible item, making it easier to progress through the game, even on Normal difficulty.
With these tips, you should now be well-equipped to master the Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia*.
*Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is available now.
