You should by now be familiar with the basics of Alchemy – Fragmentation and Synthesis. If you’re not, check out the Alchemy Basics article. While you’ll find those skills extremely useful, there’s only so much time you can spend in front of a dry oven for so long you hear the siren call of the battlefield. Fortunately, the science of alchemy is a boon for anyone who wishes to excel in combat.
The first task for any aspiring Alchemist to acquire an alchemist’s cylinder, this can be purchased from Eabha near the Alchemist’s House in Taillteann. You will need crystals to power your various Alchemy abilities, so be sure to stock up on those as well. Eabha sells them in stacks of ten and fifty. The basic idea behind alchemy is that these crystals act as mana for the various Alchemic abilities that can then be unleashed in combat. In just one example, a skilled alchemist can store high-level elemental abilities within a crystal by using the Mana Crystallization skill.
Take the classic 5-Charged Fireball (and really, aren’t most problems easily solved with the massive application of flame?). To use Mana Crystallization, you’ll need to have a high-level Ice Spear, Thunder, or Fireball skill. Purchase a corresponding crystal from Eabha (ice, wind, or fire), and approach a steam oven. Place the crystal in the steam oven and begin charging the elemental skill you wish to store. Once you’ve prepared a 5-charge, begin the fusion process. You may then store these crystals for later usage, and you don’t even need a corresponding wand to use the crystal—just the alchemist’s cylinder! Just visit Dorren, the wizened alchemist of Taillteann, to get hooked up with some Ice Spear, Thunder, or Fireball Rank F crystals.
Some alchemy skills will require you to come to battle “pre-prepared.” You will need to forge Barrier Spike crystals, Ice Mines, and Golem crystals before you can deploy them on the battlefield. Once properly prepared though, your enemies won’t know what hit them as you unleash the deadly powers of alchemy!
Check out the YouTube video below for demonstrations of each ability!
Last month we informed you that Mabinogi would be revamping its enhanced game services. After extensive review, we’re proud to announce our new “Premium Service” that combines the best aspects of all our services in one easy-to-use set of game enhancements. What do you need to make your Fantasy Life complete? Check out the awesome game enhancements available with the one and 30-day Mabinogi Premium Service:
• Free Stuff: Receive exclusive enchanted and rare items from Nao every week on your character’s birthday!
• Extra Storage: Extra inventory space to carry all your cool gear.
• Bank Inventory: Extra bank space plus the ability to share items between characters
• Guild Support: Create and manage your guild and explore Erinn with friends.
• Personal Shops: Buy and sell items with your own personal storefront.
• Housing: Own your very own piece of Erinn that you can use as a storefront to sell items.
• Exclusive gestures and Emotes
• No Camping Penalty: The Premium Package removes the “camping” penalty for hunting in the same area for too long.
• No Town Rebirth Penalty: Premium Package players no longer use experience points when reviving in a town.
• 10% Combat Experience Increase: As befits your special status, you’ll receive a 10% bonus to earned experience points for hunting monsters.
FAQ
Q: Why are you changing the Premium Services?
A: We discovered that having four different services for players was very confusing. People would want services from different packages and were never sure which package best suited their needs. Combining the most used and popular services into one package makes it easier to use – and cheaper too!
Q: How long does the Premium Service last?
A: Players can purchase the Premium Service in increments of one or 30 days.
Q: How much does the Premium Service cost?
A: The one-day Premium Service costs 1,800 NX. The 30-day Premium Service costs 10,900 NX.
Q: Can I still purchase the old packages?
A: No. After February 8, 2010 the Mabinogi Premium Service is the only enhanced game service that will be available for purchase.
Q: I still have time to run on my old service. Do I lose that money?
A: Absolutely not. Any time you have remaining on your old service will be refunded. If you have any issue with this, please contact Nexon Support.
Q: I’m worried about my guild during the transition to the new service. Am I going to lose any information?
A: Absolutely not. Every Mabinogi Player will receive three days of FREE Mabinogi Premium Service once it becomes available. This will give everyone plenty of time to transfer over to the new service.
Q: Will I continue to receive the same free items I used to get under Nao’s Support Service or the Advanced Play Service?
A: No. Certain items that used to be free under those services are not part of the Premium Service. Those items are now purchasable in the Cash Shop, along with several new items! The items updated are:
• Nao Soul Stones
• B+ Bombs (formerly escape bombs)
• Skill Untrain Capsule
• Metal Dye Potion
• Dungeon Waxen Wing
• Remote Weapon, Tailor, Blacksmith, Town Hall, and Alchemist Coupons
Additionally, time expiration will be removed from all cash shop items, allowing you to enjoy your purchased items at your convenience.
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