This is the third installment in the “Secret” series, and it uses a system similar to an open world, allowing you to explore an extremely vast land. A new element called “key” has also appeared, and the rewards of collecting, synthesizing, and fighting, which are the characteristics of “Atelier”, have been improved.

In this article, we’ll give you some advice on how to make your early game run smoothly as you embark on your final summer adventure.

Preparation

Recipe acquisition is basically released in the skill tree

An indispensable recipe for compounding. This can be learned by using skill points (SP) in the “skill tree”. Other synthesis-related elements are basically unlocked in the skill tree. In addition, SP can be obtained mainly by synthesizing.

In addition to the recipes that can be unlocked in the skill tree, there are also “recipe changes” during synthesis and recipes that can be obtained at events. For recipes such as various high-level materials that are indispensable for synthesizing powerful weapons and armor, it is necessary to activate “recipe change” during synthesis to synthesize the corresponding item.

Select a material with the same color as the attribute (color) of the material ring and put it in

In synthesizing, it is basic to put in materials of the same color as the attribute (color) of each mass (material ring). If you meet the required attribute values, you will level up and get the effect set for each square. Also, when the attribute value is satisfied, the adjacent material ring is released.

Prepare healing and attack items for your allies

Synthesized items can be used for the first time by equipping a character with “Battle Preparation” on the menu screen. Note the item level. If the character’s dexterity is lower than the item level, the effect will be reduced.

In battle, it is basic to hit the enemy’s weak point attribute. Attack items that can add attributes such as fire and ice are indispensable. Also, I would like to equip each character with an item that can recover HP (such as “Dry Bisque” in the early stages).

Synthesize high-performance items using keys

Keys are useful in a variety of situations, but they can also be used in synthesis. You can improve the quality of the finished product and increase the number of times you put in synthesis, so let’s actively use it. Note that each key has a limit on the number of times it can be used.

The key becomes available when the brewing can be optionally completed. We recommend keys that have an attribute value increase effect such as “increase fire attribute value/weak” in the synthesis effect. If you use this, the attribute value of the material ring in the recipe will increase by the corresponding effect, and you can easily draw out the effect. For example, if you use a key that has the effect of “increase fire attribute value/weak”, the fire attribute value of all currently unlocked fire attribute material rings will increase by one.

Collection

Acquisition material changes depending on the gathering tool

A collection tool that can be equipped with “Tools” on the menu screen. With this, you can select a collection tool when collecting, and you will be able to collect different materials even at the same collection point. Prioritize preparation of a wood-chopping ax that can destroy rocks and wood.

Increase the quality of harvest by unlocking the skill tree

High-quality materials are required to synthesize high-quality items. In the skill tree, if you raise the level of skills related to gathering, you can get good items.

Gathering points that emit sparkling light are chances to obtain rare materials.

There is a possibility that rare materials can be collected at collection points with sparkling auras (the icon changes to a yellow frame). Not only is it of high quality, but it is also endowed with super characteristics.

High-quality materials can now be harvested even with the adventure effect of the key

If you use a key with an adventure effect such as “Bare hand collection quality upper limit/weak” while moving, you can aim to increase the rank of the collected items. Some of them have powerful effects, such as reviving collection points.

Exploration

When a landmark is discovered, a map of the surrounding area is displayed.

This work adopts an open field, and within one region, towns and gathering areas are connected. In the initial state, the map is covered with clouds, but when you discover landmarks in various places, the clouds around them will clear and you will be able to see the details. Discovered landmarks can be used as fast travel points.

Don’t forget to open the zipline that you can shortcut

Within the map, there are facilities called “Zip Lines” that allow you to move in a straight line at high speed. However, in order to use this, it is necessary to investigate the two starting points of the zipline in advance and unlock the function.

There are barriers and “supply ports” that can be unlocked with keys.

As you explore the field, you may find barriers that block your way, or treasure chests called “Supply Ports” that appear randomly. To unlock these, you need a key with an adventure effect, so be conscious of it and keep it in stock.

Various random quests occur while moving

A green one that appears while moving! The mark is a signal for a random quest to occur. The contents are things like requests from residents and defeating specific monsters. Some of them have a time limit, but they are not required to be cleared. It’s not required, but you’ll get attractive rewards if you complete it. In some cases, you can get valuable items such as gold coins used in transactions with Romy!

Battle

Accumulate AP with normal attacks and use skills

The basics of the battle in this work are to operate a single character, accumulate AP with normal attacks, use AP to use skills, and raise the tactics level. As the tactics level rises, the number of continuous hits and the upper limit of AP will increase, which will be advantageous. In addition, if you attack first with a swing, you will start with the tactics level increased.

Switch the battle mode and manage AP accurately

If you press the directional key during battle, it will enter “Aggressive Mode” and your friends will use AP. If you want to return to “support mode” that preserves AP, enter the down arrow key.

Key makeup and key change are possible on the item selection screen

From the item use screen, you can select key make (generate a key from an enemy) or key change (use a key). In order to generate the key, it is necessary to reduce the target’s HP while raising the tactics level.

If you use a key with a key change, you can use normal attacks and skills continuously for a certain period of time. This is your chance to inflict massive damage on your enemies.

CC accumulates as you use skills, so don’t save it and use it hard

The item called CC (core charge) displayed on the item use screen. This CC value accumulates as skills are used. Aggressive mode makes it easier to accumulate.

Strengthen the maximum value of CC etc. by adjusting the core crystal

By unlocking “Core Crystal Adjustment” in the skill tree, you can adjust each companion’s Core Crystal to your preferred type from “Battle Preparation”. By increasing the maximum CC value, you can fight more aggressively! Core shards are required to adjust the core, and the more CC you use during the battle, the more you get. Let Ryza, who is good at using items, actively use items.

If an action order is issued, it will be achieved with priority

In battle, friends will give orders such as “use physical attacks”. If you complete this within the time limit, your allies will attack you with special skills. I’m also happy that AP accumulates as a bonus for completing orders.