Atelier Yumia: Guide to Memory Alchemy and Land Synthesis

In *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land*, mastering the Synthesis mechanic is crucial as it intertwines with nearly every aspect of gameplay, from resource collection to weapon crafting. Here's a comprehensive guide to maximize your Synthesis experience.

Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia

*Atelier Yumia* features three distinct types of Synthesis:

• Regular Synthesis: Performed at an Alchemist’s altar, this method is essential for crafting weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and materials needed for other Synthesis processes. You gain access to the Atelier early in the game, allowing you to return and Synthesize at any time. Additionally, you can build Simple Altars on cleared manabound zones and campsites for regular Synthesis on the go.
• Simple Synthesis: Accessible via the radial menu outside of battle, this is used for crafting utility items such as bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and repair kits for treasure chests and ladders, as long as you have the necessary resources.
• Building Synthesis: Also accessed through the radial menu but only on designated plots of land, this involves crafting storage chests and wall hangings. Though not officially labeled as Synthesis, it is referred to as such within the game's narrative.

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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia

The regular Synthesis at altars is the most intricate aspect of the game. To craft items like a gun staff for Yumia, follow these steps:

1. Find the recipe by exploring the world.
2. Upgrade existing recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains.
3. At an Alchemist’s altar, select the type of gun staff you want to create.
4. Choose Synthesis Skills, if unlocked from the skill tree.
5. Select the initial Alchemy Core to build upon:
• Effects Alchemy Core: Enhances the selected skills.
• Quality Alchemy Core: Increases the quality level of the finished item.
• Trait Alchemy Core: Boosts the number of Trait Crystal slots available for socketing.
6. Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with your collected resources.
7. Collect mana fragments to further enhance the quality.
8. Complete the Synthesis process to create the item.

To craft powerful items early in the game, unlock Synthesis Skills from the skill tree as soon as possible. These skills provide significant boosts to damage and quality, and also allow for item duplication, conserving resources.

To maximize item quality, add resources to all three Alchemy Cores. Use the left or right bumper to navigate between cores while filling the slots. Collecting mana fragments, visible as yellow sparkles around an Alchemy Core, significantly enhances the item's strength. This step is crucial unless you're crafting a quest item.

When selecting resources, prioritize those that match the element type of specific slots, identified by a blue outline. Organize your resources in the submenu to select higher-quality ones first, though sometimes prioritizing effects may be more beneficial.

If the detailed process of Synthesis feels overwhelming, opt for the auto-Synthesis option after choosing your Synthesis Skills. The game efficiently crafts the best possible item, making it easier to tackle challenges, including the final boss on Normal difficulty.

With this guide, you're well-equipped to harness the full potential of 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.*