Atelier Yumia: Memory Alchemist's Land Synthesis Guide

One of the most intricate elements of *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is the Synthesis mechanic, which is deeply integrated into virtually every facet of gameplay. From gathering resources to crafting weapons, understanding Synthesis can significantly enhance your gaming experience. Here's a detailed guide to mastering this essential feature.

Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia

In *Atelier Yumia*, there are three distinct types of Synthesis:

• Regular Synthesis: This is conducted at an Alchemist's altar and is essential for crafting weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and necessary materials. Early in the game, you unlock the Atelier, allowing you to return and Synthesize at any time. In areas where you can build, such as cleared manabound zones and campsites, you can construct a Simple Altar for regular Synthesis.
• Simple Synthesis: Accessible through the radial menu outside of battle, this allows you to craft utility items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and repair kits for treasures, ladders, and more, provided you have the resources.
• Building Synthesis: Though not directly labeled as Synthesis, this mode, accessed via the radial menu on specific plots, involves Yumia creating storage chests and wall hangings, which the game refers to as Synthesis.

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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia

Regular Synthesis at altars is the most complex form of Synthesis in *Atelier Yumia*. To craft items like a gun staff for Yumia, you first need to find the recipe during your exploration. You can also enhance existing recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains. Here's how to proceed at an Alchemist's altar:

1. Choose the type of gun staff you want to create.
2. Select Synthesis Skills if they are unlocked in the skill tree.
3. Choose the initial Alchemy Core to build upon:
   • Effects Alchemy Core: Boosts selected skills.
   • Quality Alchemy Core: Enhances the item's quality level.
   • Trait Alchemy Core: Increases Trait Crystal slots for the item.
4. Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with collected resources.
5. Collect mana fragments to further improve the item's quality.
6. Complete the Synthesis process to craft the item.

Unlocking Synthesis Skills early from the skill tree is crucial for crafting potent items early on, as they provide significant boosts to damage and quality. Additionally, these skills allow you to duplicate items, conserving resources.

To enhance item quality, you can add resources to all three Alchemy Cores by using the left or right bumper while slotting resources. Collecting mana fragments (yellow sparkles around the Alchemy Core) for all cores can significantly strengthen your crafted item, an approach you should adopt unless crafting a quest-specific item.

When selecting resources, prioritize those that match the element type of the specific slots, identifiable by their blue outline. Organizing your resources in the submenu to use higher-quality ones first can be beneficial, though you might prefer to focus on effects instead.

If the complexity of Synthesis feels overwhelming, you can opt for the auto-Synthesis feature after selecting your Synthesis Skills. This option allows the game to create the best possible item, making it easier to tackle challenges, including the final boss on Normal difficulty.

With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to fully leverage the Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land*, enhancing your gameplay and crafting experience.

*Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available now.*