Atelier Ryza 3 Secret Key System breakdown

To spice things up in Atelier Ryza 3, Gust has added the Secret Key System that can be used to enhance almost all aspects of gameplay, from combat to crafting and exploration. If you are a bit confused by this new system, don't worry, we can help. Here's everything you need to know about the Secret Key System in Atelier Ryza 3.

All Atelier Ryza 3 Secret Key System details

Secret Keys are unlocked shorty after your first trip to the mew Kark Isles location in Atelier Ryza 3. At first, you will be limited to using Hollow Keys, but after a certain point in the main story, you will be able to create better Pristine Keys any time at your cauldron. Hollow and Pristine Keys can be transformed into usable keys in one of two ways: you can either transform them at a Landmark location or you can transform them in battle, after weakening an enemy to a certain point. The final type of key created is largely dependent on the source it was transformed from.

Atelier Ryza 3 Secret Key Effect Types

Once transformed, keys will be randomly assigned effects in four different categories: Symbol, Buff, Adventure, and Synthesis. Symbol effects can be used by equipping keys to characters, like equipment. Buff effects are temporary boosts that can be used in battle. Adventure Effects are boosts that can be used in the open world, particularly to boost material gathering. Synthesis effects can be used while practicing Alchemy, to boost the stats of final products.

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Keys can have up to four different effects depending on the rarity of the key. There are also four rarities of keys: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Super Rare. The higher the rarity level of the key, the more likely it is to have more numerous and potent effects. The best way to obtain high rarity keys are to synthesize keys with the Rarity Up effect, or to create keys from Boss Monsters.

When exploring the open world, you can only bring up to 10 keys with you. Since Symbol and Synthesis effects can only be used in menus, we recommend only carrying keys with Adventure and Buff effects on your key ring as you explore.

The keys with Adventure Effects on your key ring are also what you'll have available to use to unlock barriers. There are four different colored barriers that correspond to each element. Try to have at least one key with Adventure Effects of each of the four elements—Fire, Ice, Bolt, and Air—to make sure you can open these barriers when you approach them.

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All Symbol Key Effects in Atelier Ryza 3

Symbol key effects are activated by selecting keys to give to certain characters in the Equipment Menu screen under Battle Preparation. These are all the possible effects you can obtain, which can range from XS to XXL depending on potency.

• Symbol of Onslaught: Increases Attack of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Firmness: Increases Defense of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Agility: Increases Speed of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Omnipotence: Increases Attack, Defense, and Speed of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Vitality: Increases Maximum HP of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Concentration: Increases Critical Damage of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Sniping: Increases Critical Rate of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Robustness: Increases the stun rate of the equipped character.
• Symbol of Absorption: Recovers some HP of the equipped character when taking damage.
• Symbol of the Forsaken: Increases evasion rate of the equipped character.
• Mark of Accel Battler: Equipped characters role changes to Excel Battler.
• Mark of Mighty Lord: Equipped characters role changes to Mighty Lord.
• Mark of Round Arms: Equipped characters role changes to Round Arms.
• Mark of Artisan: Equipped characters role changes to Artisan.
• Mark of Brave: Equipped characters role changes to Brave.
• Mark of Play Maker: Equipped characters role changes to Playmaker.
• Mark of Alchemist: Equipped characters role changes to Alchemist.

All Buff Key Effects in Atelier Ryza 3

Buff key effects are activated by using keys during combat from the Key Modification Menu under Items. Buff Effects will only last for a certain amount of time, but this time can be extended by skills learned from your Skill Tree. These are all the possible effects you can obtain, and can range from XS to XXL depending on potency.

• Invincible: Nullifies all attacks.
• Auto Heal: Heals HP over time.
• Fire Conversion: Normal attacks and skills become the Fire element, and damage is increased.
• Ice Conversion: Normal attacks and skills become the Ice element, and damage is increased.
• Bolt Conversion: Normal attacks and skills become the Bolt element, and damage is increased.
• Air Conversion: Normal attacks and skills become the Air element, and damage is increased.
• All Critical: All Attacks deal critical hits.
• AP Boost: Increases AP gained.
• CC Boost: Increases CC gained.
• Action Speed Increase: Motion Speed increases.
• All Stats Up: Attack, Defense and Speed are all increased.
• Skill Charge: Increases damage of skills.
• Item Enhancement: Item damage increased.

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All Synthesis Key Effects in Atelier Ryza 3

Synthesis key effects are activated by using keys during alchemy crafting from the Secret Key Menu. You'll gain both the Synthesis Effect that the key provides, and bonus effects if the key matches the Recipe Level conditions. These are all the possible Synthesis key effects you can obtain, which can range from XS to XL depending on potency.

• Quality Increase: Increases final item quality.
• Attack Increase: Increases Attack Stat of final item.
• Defense Increase: Increases Defense Stat of final item.
• Speed Increase: Increases Speed Stat of final item.
• Added Elem. Fire: Applies the Fire Element to an item.
• Added Elem. Ice: Applies the Ice Element to an item.
• Added Elem. Bolt: Applies the Bolt Element to an item.
• Added Elem. Air: Applies the Air Element to an item.
• Element Value Up: Increases Element Value.
• Production Quantity Up: Increases number of items created.
• Fire Increase: Adds Fire Element points to an unlocked material loop.
• Ice Increase: Adds Ice Element points to an unlocked material loop.
• Bolt Increase: Adds Bolt Element points to an unlocked material loop.
• Air Increase: Adds Air Element points to an unlocked material loop.

All Adventure Key Effects in Atelier Ryza 3

Adventure key effects are activated by using keys at Supply Points, the blue and yellow gemstones scattered in the open world. These are all the possible effects you can obtain, which can also range from XS to XL depending on potency.

• Supply Quantity Increase: Increases the number of items obtained from Supply Points.
• Trait Level Up: Increases the Trait level of items found at the Supply Point you use it at.
• Stealth: Monsters will not notice you for a short period of time. This will be cancelled by Fast traveling.
• Gathering Quality Up: Quality of materials gathered by particular gathering tools is increased for a period of time.
• Item Transfer: All items in your Basket are sent to the container.
• CC Bottle Charge: Recovers CC Bottles.
• Landmark Power Recovery: Restores Landmark Power on the field.

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