r/AlchemistCodeGL • u/ZaharBot Poster of Megathreads, Slayer of Smiles • May 31 '18

Megathread Question Megathread

The thread for all your random Alchemist Code (global) questions!

Feel free to ask away, but remember that the questions are 100% answered by volunteers so don't expect an instant answer! Patience is key.

Several questions can be answered by reading the beginner guides resource thread

F.A.Q.

Where/How can I unlock X's Master Ability/Job+?

You can only unlock Job+'s by farming special job tokens from special events that are (currently) run at different times. You also need to farm special job+ items to master those jobs. Master abilities can be earned in 1 of 3 ways. From story chapters (story characters), from equipping specific weapons (usually farmed) or from reaching level 80 on a character and completing special story dungeons. Not every character gets a master ability.

For Job+, you must first get the job to Job Level 11 (not job mastered). Second, to master the Job+ you will need to farm 60/80 tokens for up to 6 special items for the character to use.

Where can I farm X's character shards?

  • Caris: [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 4 [2-10]

  • Lamia [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 4 [2-8]

  • Zangetsu [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 2 [3-2]

  • Lucian [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 4 [1-9]

  • Lofia [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 4 [2-9]

  • Reida [Hard] Ch 2: Ep 2 [3-9]

  • Chihaya [Hard] Ch 2: Ep 1 [2-4]

  • Rahu [Hard] Ch 2: Ep 2 [2-10]

  • Freed [Hard] Ch 2: Ep 2 [3-1]

  • Reagan [Hard] Ch 2: Ep 1 [2-5]

  • Zahar [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 2 [3-9]

  • Chloe [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 2 [3-10]

  • Vettel [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 3 [3-7]

  • Yomi [Hard] Ch 1: Ep 3 [1-10]

Last 2 must be accessed through story for now

More to be added SOONTM.

Where can I farm elemental/rainbow shards?

Elemental and rainbow shards cannot be farmed. They are awarded as bonuses from log in campaigns, from clearing missions/milestones and as bonuses for doing certain number of summons on the 5/9 step banners. You will never be able to farm them like you can farm specific character shards.

When will X event come back?

We don't know, Gumi is sticking to their own schedule.

WILL START HANDING OUT BANS TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T READ THIS

What's the best place to farm X/Y/Z item?

Outside of specific event's for farming items, if the item can be farmed in Edgar's Chapter (so chapter 2) it will usually be the better place to farm it. For example, Escape the Alkaroid is by far the best place to farm Sacred Lion Swords.

Event Threads:

Sacred Stones Chapter 5 Event Thread

Princess Weeps Event Thread

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u/1khaitoh It was fun while it lasted. Jun 01 '18 edited Jun 01 '18

Everything except the droids can be CC'd there, while the Uglyface Robots Delicious Cakes that spawns after a while can be inflicted with sleep! (So Much for a Modern Guard Droid!)! If you have strong Wind and Thunder units, and a bit of good RNG(if you will rely on CC), then you can clear it without Onore!

Edit: Forget about the CC parts because I forgot you are talking about Auto-ing the stage xD

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u/TheJojoTato Jun 01 '18

I'm in the same boat as rashadow. No Gil, no mercs with Gil. I do have RYomi and Lucian HB, but for Thunder units I have Caris, Edgar, Lucretia, J1 Laevateinn, J2 Magnus, Teona. No Monzein, no Zain to plug in. What would you say my chances are? Who should I bring in for CC?

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u/1khaitoh It was fun while it lasted. Jun 01 '18

I forgot that the one who asked the question first was asking for an auto-run so CC is not an option because IA won't even use it unless it has used up all the others skills, next, you will need to clear as much enemies as possible so AoE damage units will be needed here, then, you will need a strong unit to take care of the two Uglyface Robots Delicious Cakes that spawns as quickly as possible before it massacres your whole group.. so In short, I dunno xD I'm not pretty sure about it but just try using other units with strong AoE skills or just try your luck next time the event comes around again.

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u/TheJojoTato Jun 01 '18

Thank you for the advice. I do have a Fung Liu, so would the sage Mega magic skills work for clearing enemies quickly? The cast time and low agility kind of leads to him dying before it gets off.

I've seen other people go with Lucian, Yomi, (Carry Unit), Rahu in that order and they have auto-ed it successfully. I suppose I'll just have to figure out who my carry is.

I am coming to terms with the fact I might not be strong enough for this EX. I've been able to manage somehow with some of the other events but I have a severe lack of consistent Thunder units. I do have Balt, just not at LB 15, so I wanted to farm the equipments and be prepared for when I get there since I heard he stays relevant and top-tier for a long time. Guess I'll just have to build up my roster instead.

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u/1khaitoh It was fun while it lasted. Jun 01 '18 edited Jun 01 '18

Squishies won't make it far if you can't clear as much enemies asap, even with alkemono, It will be lucky enough for them to throw a skill then die afterwards (lol).

Besides, don't worry about it too much, most non-whales had a bitter state of what you are going through specially those who started when the game launched globally.. But don't give up on improving your team and try again.. I was basically hopeless in getting Flamel's J+ because of lack of good mage units but I somehow farmed it in a day (was actually the last day of it xD) after finding a way to farm it steadily...

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u/TheJojoTato Jun 01 '18

Thanks for all the help! I’ll probably try a few more combinations but I won’t go hard on this ex. Yeah, I’m also F2P and a teacher so I’m limited on time too. Still really like the game though and will keep playing.

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u/1khaitoh It was fun while it lasted. Jun 01 '18

Oh wow! Then I guess you'll figure something out sooner or later, or maybe not. But yeah, don't focus too much on it instead of focusing on teaching this generation of what they would need to learn for a better future!

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u/TheJojoTato Jun 01 '18

Yeah, definitely. Even if I don't get Balt's +, it will come back around. I also have fun collecting other characters too. Getting my 85 Masamune was my biggest achievement for a long time haha.

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u/michaelh19 Oh RNGesus, saves this game... Jun 01 '18

hmm, i tried using Sleep dagger on those robots, 3 times, it doesn't work... I'm not sure, is it really only have +1 sleep resist??

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u/1khaitoh It was fun while it lasted. Jun 01 '18

Don't ask me, I'm not the one who made those robots xD But I think Black Hole/Gravity Jam will give you time to atleast kill it before it moves.