Base Building Basics in Atelier Yumia

As a devoted fan of open-world exploration games, titles such as Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, Tower Of Aghasba, and Once Human have captured my interest, particularly when it comes to gathering resources. However, what truly excites me is the ability to create my personal bases, where I can optimize my inventory and design unique furniture pieces. While the process of collecting materials can often feel laborious, the thrill of uncovering rare items makes it all worthwhile.

This sentiment is echoed in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, which features a robust housing system that allows players to construct customized bases throughout the game’s expansive map. This flexibility enables creative freedom in how one chooses to utilize these spaces.

Where Can You Build?

Players can establish bases in designated areas indicated by house and campsite icons on the map. To uncover some of these locations, you must explore areas marked with question marks, as certain building sites are only accessible after completing specific quests. Additionally, it’s crucial to note that each building area has a maximum capacity for the number of furniture items that can be placed, preventing players from exceeding the construction limits.

Know The Requirements

Once you select a building area, the next challenge involves understanding the associated costs. Access the building menu through the radial menu, visible by the orange line that shows the defined building zone when you enter it. To view this menu, hold the corresponding key (such as Q on a keyboard) to pull up the radial display.

Each item you wish to place comes with specific material requirements, which you can synthesize on the spot if you lack the necessary components. All relevant controls are laid out in the menu, so you won’t need to memorize key bindings. For a deeper understanding of the intricate controls, consider exploring the Key Binding sub-menu in the options menu, where you can familiarize yourself with functions like grid snapping, relocating, selecting items, synthesizing, and placing facilities.

Building The Base

The Atelier serves as the foundational base where players can start placing essential facilities. However, it may not provide enough space to accommodate larger, high-grade facilities that become available later in the game. While you can utilize furniture and equipment that enhance your facilities’ productivity, a larger space is necessary for optimal functionality. It’s wise to follow the initial story quests to clear the Manabound region and identify a spacious location for a main base.

For convenience, consider building extensions at locations marked by a hut-like icon. If you’re not inclined to customize a base from scratch, you have access to preset builds in the game, which can save you time while still creating an effective setup.

Moreover, some facilities are tied to the Pioneering effort’s progress, offering enhanced versions of your installations, although acquiring these takes significant exploration and completion of various tasks, as outlined in this guide.

To establish a functional entry-level base, I recommend placing essential facilities such as the Simple Altar, Container, Recipe Recall Station, and Workbench. These items are crucial for advancing in easy mode and are necessary for crafting key quest items. If space becomes an issue, you can select the hand icon in the building menu to adjust or remove items as needed, thus creating room for these essential structures.

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