TL;DR
- Begin quest at Central Thanalan Materia Camp and purchase Sphere Scroll with Allagan Tomestones
- Customize five bonus stats with materia melding while base stats upgrade automatically
- Acquire 75 alexandrite through FATE farming and treasure map completion
- Understand stat caps: main stats +44, secondary stats vary by type
- Plan your stat distribution carefully as changes require full re-melding process
Your weapon enhancement journey begins by speaking with Jalzahn, who directs you to the materia specialists located in Central Thanalan. To proceed, you’ll need to acquire three Superior Enchanted Inks from Rowena’s representatives, costing 500 Allagan Tomestones of Mythology each for a total investment of 1500 tomestones. This transaction grants you the essential Sphere Scroll, a single copy of which suffices for your entire weapon enhancement process.
Primary Location: Central Thanalan Materia Camp serves as your central hub for this multi-stage upgrade process.
Core attributes including VIT, MND, DEX, STR, and INT receive automatic enhancements throughout this process, requiring no direct intervention. Your focus shifts to customizing five supplementary statistics from the available options: Piety, Critical Hit Rate, Determination, Spell Speed, Skill Speed, and Parry. These bonus attributes collectively allocate 75 enhancement points, completely replacing whatever additional stats your animus weapon previously possessed.
. Primary Attribute Maximum: +44 points
. Secondary Attribute Maximum: +31 points
Accuracy, spell speed, skill speed, critical hit rate, and parry capabilities all reach their maximum potential at 44 allocation points. Piety demonstrates a lower threshold, capping at 33 points, while Determination possesses the most restrictive limit of 31 points maximum.
Each enhancement procedure consumes one alexandrite alongside the selected materia. Unchosen statistical attributes get permanently removed upon completion of each melding operation, potentially even earlier in the process. This comprehensive customization remains mandatory even if your goal involves preserving existing statistical configurations during the upgrade transition.
The complete enhancement process demands exactly 75 alexandrite crystals in total. Failed melding attempts don’t result in alexandrite loss, allowing for experimentation without resource penalty. These valuable crystals become accessible through multiple acquisition pathways:
. FATE encounter drops following the Atma acquisition model (requires equipped animus weapon)
. Successful completion of alexandrite maps obtained through mysterious map usage (unique, non-tradable items). These specialized maps function identically to standard treasure hunting maps. Failed attempts result in map loss without alexandrite reward. While party members can assist, only the map holder receives the alexandrite upon successful completion. Mysterious maps become available through various acquisition methods:
For optimal efficiency, prioritize FATE farming in less congested zones during off-peak hours to maximize crystal acquisition rates. When engaging in map activities, coordinate with trusted party members who understand the mechanics to minimize failure risks. Always plan your stat distribution thoroughly before beginning the melding process, as reconfiguration requires starting the entire procedure anew.
Common mistakes include underestimating the time commitment for alexandrite farming and making impulsive stat choices without considering long-term build requirements. Advanced players should research class-specific optimal stat distributions and consider future content requirements when allocating their 75 enhancement points.
The entire enhancement process typically requires 15-25 hours of dedicated effort, depending on your luck with FATE spawns and map success rates. For comprehensive weapon enhancement strategies, consult our BF6 Weapons Unlock Guide for detailed optimization techniques.
Action Checklist
- Visit Central Thanalan Materia Camp and speak with Jalzahn to begin quest
- Purchase 3 Superior Enchanted Inks from Rowena (1500 Mythology Tomestones)
- Research and plan your desired stat distribution before melding
- Farm 75 alexandrite through FATEs and treasure maps
- Execute materia melding with planned stat distribution
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