Atelier Yumia: Memory Alchemist's Land Synthesis Guide

The Synthesis mechanic in *Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land* is a core element that intertwines with every aspect of the game, from resource collection to weapon crafting. Mastering it can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of the Synthesis system.

Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia

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

• Regular Synthesis: Performed at an Alchemist’s altar, this is used to craft weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and materials needed for further Synthesis. You can access this at your Atelier, which becomes available early in the game. Additionally, you can build a Simple Altar on cleared manabound zones or campsites to perform regular Synthesis on the go.
• Simple Synthesis: Accessible through the radial menu outside of battle, this allows you to craft essential items like bandages, gauntlets for ziplines, and repair kits for treasure chests and ladders, provided you have the necessary resources.
• Building Synthesis: Also accessed through the radial menu but only on specific plots of land, this involves creating storage chests and wall hangings, which the game refers to as Synthesis in the storyline.

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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia

The regular Synthesis at altars is the most intricate part of the mechanic. To craft an item like a gun staff for Yumia, follow these steps:

1. Find the recipe while exploring the game world. You can also upgrade existing recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains.
2. At an Alchemist’s altar, select the type of gun staff you want to create.
3. If unlocked, select Synthesis Skills from the skill tree to enhance your item.
4. Choose an initial Alchemy Core to start with:
   • 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 for the item.
5. Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with the resources you've collected.
6. Collect mana fragments (yellow sparkles around the Alchemy Core) to further boost the item's quality.
7. Finalize the process to 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, saving resources.

You can enhance the item's quality by adding resources to all three Alchemy Cores. Use the left or right bumper to switch between cores while filling slots. Collecting mana fragments for all three cores will significantly increase the item's strength, which is crucial for most items except quest-specific ones.

When selecting resources, prioritize those that match the element type of the specific slots, identified by a blue outline. You can organize your resources in the submenu to use higher-quality ones first, though you might want to focus on effects instead.

If you find the Synthesis mechanic too complex, you can opt for the auto-Synthesis feature after selecting your Synthesis Skills. The game will automatically create the best possible item, making it easier to progress and even defeat the final boss on Normal difficulty.

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