Mastering the Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is key to unlocking the game's full potential. It's deeply interwoven into every aspect, from resource gathering to crafting powerful weapons. Let's break down how to become a Synthesis expert.
Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia
Atelier Yumia features three distinct Synthesis methods:
Regular Synthesis: This takes place at an Alchemist's altar and is essential for crafting weapons, armor, items, and even the materials needed for further Synthesis. Early in the game, you'll unlock your Atelier, a permanent Synthesis location. You can also build Simple Altars in cleared areas and campsites to access Regular Synthesis on the go.
Simple Synthesis: Accessed via the radial menu, this allows quick crafting of items like bandages, ziplines, and repair kits outside of battle, provided you have the necessary resources.
Building Synthesis: Available at specific locations and accessed through the radial menu, this seemingly separate process actually involves the Synthesis of storage chests, wall hangings, and similar items. The game's narrative often refers to this as Synthesis, so don't be confused!
How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia
Regular Synthesis at altars is the most complex aspect. Crafting, say, a gun staff, involves these steps:
Find the Recipe: Discover the recipe while exploring. Upgrade existing recipes using particles from mana fountains at a Recipe Recall Station.
Choose at the Altar: Select the gun staff type.
Select Synthesis Skills: (If unlocked in the skill tree)
Choose Alchemy Cores: Select the initial Alchemy Core.
- Effects Core: Boosts selected skills.
- Quality Core: Improves the item's quality level.
- Trait Core: Increases Trait Crystal slots.
Fill the Cores: Add collected resources to each core. Use mana fragments (yellow sparkles) to significantly boost quality.
Synthesize: Once ready, synthesize the item.
Tips for Success:
Unlock Synthesis Skills: Prioritize these skills in your skill tree for significant early-game boosts to item quality and damage. Duplication abilities also save resources.
Maximize Quality: Add resources to all three Alchemy Cores (use bumpers to cycle through cores) and capture mana fragments for optimal results. Match resource element types to slots (indicated by blue outlines). Organize your resources to prioritize high-quality materials or effects as needed.
Auto-Synthesis: If complexity overwhelms you, use the auto-Synthesis option after selecting your skills. It creates excellent items, sufficient for even the final boss on Normal difficulty.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available now.
