Atelier Yumia: Guide to Memory Alchemy and Land Synthesis

One of the most intricate elements of *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is the Synthesis mechanic, which is intricately linked to nearly every aspect of the game. From the resources you gather to the weapons you craft, understanding Synthesis is crucial for success. Here’s a comprehensive guide to mastering it.

Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia

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

• Regular Synthesis: Conducted at an Alchemist's altar, this is used to craft weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and materials necessary for further Synthesis. Early in the game, you unlock the Atelier, your primary hub for Synthesis. Additionally, in designated areas such as cleared manabound zones and campsites, you can construct a Simple Altar to perform regular Synthesis.
• Simple Synthesis: Accessible through the radial menu outside of battle, this allows you to craft essential items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and various repair kits for treasure chests, ladders, and other objects, provided you have the requisite resources.
• Building Synthesis: Accessed through the radial menu in specific plots of land, this involves crafting storage chests and wall hangings. Although not explicitly labeled as Synthesis, the game's narrative often refers to these actions as such, so keep that in mind.

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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia

Regular Synthesis at altars is the most complex form of Synthesis. To craft an item like a gun staff for Yumia, you'll need to:

1. Find the recipe while exploring the game world.
2. Upgrade existing recipes using particles found at mana fountains at a Recipe Recall Station.
3. At the Alchemist's altar:
• Select the type of gun staff you want to create.
• Choose Synthesis Skills (if available in the skill tree).
• Select an initial Alchemy Core to build upon:
• Effects Alchemy Core: Enhances the selected skills.
• Quality Alchemy Core: Increases the quality level of the item.
• Trait Alchemy Core: Increases the number of Trait Crystal slots available.
• Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with collected resources.
• Collect mana fragments to further increase the quality of the item.
• Finalize and Synthesize the item.

To craft powerful items early in the game, unlock Synthesis Skills from the skill tree as soon as possible. These skills provide boosts to damage and quality and allow you to duplicate items, thereby conserving resources.

To maximize item quality, add resources to all three Alchemy Cores. Use the left or right bumper to navigate through the slots in a specific core. Collecting mana fragments (yellow sparkles around an Alchemy Core) for all three cores significantly enhances the item's strength, which is advisable for most items except quest-specific ones.

When selecting resources, prioritize those that match the element type of the slots, identified by a blue outline. Organize your resources from the submenu to select higher-quality ones first, though you might want to focus on effects instead.

If you find the Synthesis mechanic too complex, opt for the auto-Synthesis option after selecting your Synthesis Skills. The game efficiently creates the best possible item, allowing you to tackle the final boss on Normal difficulty without much difficulty.

That covers everything you need to know about mastering the Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land*.

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