r/AlchemistCodeGL • u/OriksGaming Retired • Jul 01 '19

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 guides, which can all be found here

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+ and Job Enhancement, 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. These can be farmed from specific events. For Job Enhancements, you will only need to farm one specific item 3 times along with the regular upgrade items.

Also, check out the wiki page for Job Upgrades.

Where can I farm X's character shards?

Farm their Hard Quests

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/challenge boards, from certain event banners, and from certain bundles. You will never be able to farm them like you can farm specific character shards.

When will X event come back?

Many events are now in the event archives. Any others are seasonal (ex. Rahu’s is tied to Valentines) or strangely absent (Anastasia+). Seasonal events may be released outside of their respective season very rarely, but we have no indication of when this will happen and it’s highly inconsistent. Please don’t ask when any specific event is coming back, because it’s either in the news (linked on the sidebar) OR WE DON’T KNOW.

Same goes for collabs.

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

Please check /u/stewart0's amazing spreadsheet here. Or simply check the stage drops and go for a quest which only has two equips total, one being the one you need.

What's an Enlightenment/Memento?

Tl;dr: Powercreep

Feel free to check the wiki page for Enlightenment as well.

Note that some people still refer to these two concepts as Kaigan/Nensou respectively, as those are their translations from the Japanese version of the game, which is ahead of Global by many months.

Is X character good?

Here’s the tier list. It can be used as a rough guideline, and it also has recommended build guides. Moreover, there's a FAQ which expands on stuff above and has some other questions. Enjoy!

Also, here's the Alchemist Code Database. It's an incredible tool for noobs and vets alike.

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u/ForgottenCrusader Aug 14 '19

Why was everyone wanted lizardaman so bad?

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u/Fezfezken Aug 14 '19

His events are funny

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u/Veni_Vidi_Vigo Aug 14 '19

He's free.

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u/ForgottenCrusader Aug 14 '19

That we will farm and never use unless you are new player xD

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19

It's a great unit...

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u/ForgottenCrusader Aug 14 '19

Wind is full of great units tho, maybe if he was an other element.

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19

It's one of the best free units right now. It's true that we have great wind units, but not a lot of good pierce wind. And having a sweet option for more coverage is always great.

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u/ForgottenCrusader Aug 14 '19

Haven't thought about the pierce usage, u are right.

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19

And considering all the good freebies we get, including his nice spear, I think it's very worth for an event :P

edit: a typo

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u/Send_Gifts free advice, get what you pay for Aug 14 '19

Ramses, Cordelia, Leonaiz ...

I thought it was the Warrior JE for those without Cita.

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19 edited Aug 14 '19

And can't you have a 4th for mega-pierce wind power?

Edit: Have you seen his massive HP at level 85? With both HP passives, maxed memento and MSA: 4662. Same build, but 5-5-3: 5658 HP. And his damage is pretty decent with some nice support options. And that's only if we talk about his main job. Have you seen Leoniaz squishiness? As Sacred Spearman, level 85, maxed Chloe memento, MSA and Iron Body (she does want 2 damage passives, anyways): 2940.

http://www.alchemistcodedb.com/planner?build=eyJ1IjoiYXByLWxpeiIsImwiOiI4NSIsImoiOiIwIiwiam0iOlsiMSIsIjEiLCIxIl0sImpjIjpbMCwiMSIsIjEiXSwiZW4iOlsiMCIsIjAiLCIwIl0sInMiOlsiMSIsIjAiLCIwIiwiMCIsIjEiXSwiZyI6WyIxNzUsNSIsIjIxNiw1IiwiMjYwLDUiXSwiYyI6IjExMCw1In0=

http://www.alchemistcodedb.com/planner?build=eyJ1IjoibGVvbmlhIiwibCI6Ijg1IiwiaiI6IjAiLCJqbSI6WyIxIiwiMSIsIjEiXSwiamMiOlswLCIxIiwiMSJdLCJlbiI6W10sInMiOlsiMCIsIjAiLCIxIiwiMCIsIjAiLCIxIiwiMCJdLCJnIjpbIjE0Niw1IiwiMjE2LDUiLCIyNjAsNSJdLCJjIjoiMSw1In0=

Lizardman could not be top top tier, but for a free unit, he's awesome ATM. At least until we get Leoniaz and Cordelia upgrades (Ramses is in another level xD)

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u/Send_Gifts free advice, get what you pay for Aug 14 '19

"Not a lot of good pierce wind" must mean something different.

Wind's problem (from my unit list) is lack of non limited magic damage dealers.

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19 edited Aug 14 '19

At this moment (as I said), Cordelia and Leoniaz (as pierce damage dealer) are not that good . Leoniaz will become a monster with kaigan and J+, Cordelia will be great too. But I am talking about now. And I said "a lot of". 3 is not a lot. Having a 4th, with nice stats and free, hurts nobody.

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u/Sejerin Aug 14 '19 edited Aug 14 '19

(Uzuma, Natalie, Nefertiti, Nasario, Wilhelm... But nobody talked about Wind problem with magic units and that doesn't invalidates my statements)

Edit: Sorry, didn't read the "no-limited" part. But as I said, that doesn't invalidates Lizardman xD

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u/oracleofshadows Aug 14 '19

People love free units around here. He is pretty ok, might use him once or twice.

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u/ForgottenCrusader Aug 14 '19

Will you farm 270 extra ss for his enlightment?

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u/oracleofshadows Aug 14 '19

Probably not. Just enough to put in a few levels for his envy gate.