Material Acquisition

Material Acquisition

Success in Tales of Arise hinges on your ability to gather the necessary materials for crafting powerful weapons, accessories, and useful consumables. These materials are dropped by enemies, found in gathering spots, or obtained through various other in-game activities. Mastering material acquisition is key to upgrading your gear and overcoming the game's toughest challenges.

The most common way to acquire materials is through defeating enemies. Different enemy types drop specific materials. For instance, avian enemies might drop 'Feather', while insectoids could yield 'Insect Hide'. Pay attention to the enemy compendium to understand which foes drop the materials you need for specific crafting recipes. Some rare materials, like 'Inferno Fang' or 'Cursed Claw', are exclusively dropped by specific, often tougher, enemy variants or bosses.

Gathering spots are marked by shimmering nodes in the environment. These can yield ores, herbs, and other miscellaneous items. Different regions have different types of gathering spots. For example, rocky areas might provide ores like 'Iron Ore' or 'Copper Ore', while lush forests could offer herbs like 'Gourmet Carrot' or 'Mint'. Regularly harvesting these spots is crucial for maintaining a steady supply of crafting components.

Other sificant sources of materials include:

• Fishing: Catching fish provides unique materials that can be used in cooking and crafting. Different fishing spots and bait types yield different catches.
• Sub-Quests: Many side quests reward players with specific materials upon completion. Some quests might even lead you to areas with concentrated sources of rare materials.
• Treasure Chests: While often containing equipment or consumables, treasure chests can also be a source of valuable crafting materials.
• Dismantling Equipment: Unwanted weapons and accessories can be dismantled at a blacksmith to recover some of the materials used in their creation. This is a good way to free up inventory space and recycle resources.

A table of common materials and their typical acquisition methods:

Prioritize gathering materials for the gear that will benefit your party the most at your current stage of the game. Don't be afraid to revisit areas if you're short on a specific item.