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 woven into nearly every aspect of the game. From the resources you gather to the weapons you forge, mastering Synthesis is key. Here's how to maximize your Synthesis skills in the game.

Synthesis Types in Atelier Yumia

In *Atelier Yumia*, you'll encounter three distinct types of Synthesis:

• Regular Synthesis: This is performed at an Alchemist’s altar and is used for crafting weapons, armor, battle accessories, magical items, and necessary materials.
• Simple Synthesis: Accessible via the radial menu, it allows you to create items like bandages, zipline gauntlets, and repair kits for treasure chests and ladders, which can be done anytime outside of battle.
• Building Synthesis: Available in the building mode on specific plots of land, it involves creating storage chests and wall hangings, though it's not labeled as Synthesis in the game.

At the start of the game, you unlock the Atelier, where you can return to perform regular Synthesis at any time. Additionally, after clearing manabound zones or at campsites, you can build Simple Altars to conduct regular Synthesis on the go.

Building Synthesis, accessible through the radial menu, is available on certain plots of land and, despite not being labeled as such, involves Yumia in the act of Synthesis. The game's narrative often refers to these actions as Synthesis, so keep that in mind to avoid confusion.

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How to Synthesize Equipment in Atelier Yumia

Regular Synthesis at an Alchemist’s altar is the most complex form of Synthesis. To craft, for instance, a gun staff for Yumia, you first need to discover the recipe while exploring. You can also upgrade your gun staff recipes at a Recipe Recall Station using particles from mana fountains. The process at the altar involves several steps:

1. Choose the type of gun staff you want to create.
2. Select Synthesis Skills, if available in your skill tree.
3. Choose the initial Alchemy Core to start with:
   • Effects Alchemy Core enhances selected skills.
   • Quality Alchemy Core improves the item's quality level.
   • Trait Alchemy Core increases the number of Trait Crystal slots.
4. Fill the slots of each Alchemy Core with collected resources.
5. Collect mana fragments to further boost the item's quality.
6. Complete the Synthesis process.

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 not only boost damage and quality but also allow you to duplicate items, conserving resources.

To enhance the item's quality, you can add resources to all three Alchemy Cores by using the left or right bumper while filling slots. Collecting the yellow mana fragments around each core can significantly strengthen the final product, a step you should usually take unless crafting a specific quest item.

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

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

And that's everything you need to know to fully leverage 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.*