Atelier Yumia: Guide to Memory Synthesis and Land Envisioning

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 every facet of the game. From the resources you gather to the weapons you craft, mastering Synthesis is key to enhancing your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you maximize its potential.

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 required for other Synthesis processes. Early in the game, you unlock the Atelier, which serves as your primary location for regular Synthesis. Additionally, 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 outside of battle, this allows you to craft essential items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and various repair kits for treasure chests, ladders, and more, provided you have the necessary resources.
• Building Synthesis: Available in the building mode through the radial menu on specific plots of land, this involves creating storage chests and wall hangings. Although not explicitly labeled as Synthesis, the game's narrative often refers to it 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 in *Atelier Yumia*. To craft an item like a gun staff for Yumia, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Find the recipe while 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 they are unlocked in 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 completed item.
   • Trait Alchemy Core: Increases the number of Trait Crystal slots available for socketing.
6. Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with collected resources.
7. Collect mana fragments to further boost the item's quality.
8. Complete the Synthesis process to create the item.

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

To enhance the item's quality, add resources to all three Alchemy Cores. Use the left or right bumper to navigate between cores while filling slots. Collecting mana fragments (yellow sparkles) for all three cores will significantly increase the item's strength, which 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. You can also organize your resources in the submenu to select higher-quality ones first, though you might want to focus on effects instead.

If the complexity of Synthesis feels overwhelming, opt for the auto-Synthesis option after selecting your Synthesis Skills. The game efficiently crafts the best possible item, enabling you to tackle even the final boss on Normal difficulty with relative ease.

With this guide, you're now equipped to make the most 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.*