Echoes of Aincrad Wiki
Materials help players turn routes into progress through weapon upgrades, crafting recipes, EX-Mod work, consumables, and Col planning.
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| Name | Name | Rarity | Source | Used For | Obtain Method | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon BlueprintWeapon Blueprints support targeted crafting instead of random gear chasing. | Weapon Blueprint | Blueprint | Bonuses, recipes, or progression rewards | Weapon crafting | Found through progression or included bonuses | Use for targeted weapon crafting. |
| EX-ModEX-Mods add special effects that can reshape a weapon's performance. | EX-Mod | Variable | Weapon effects and smithy work | Weapon customization | Generated on weapons and managed at the smithy | Use for weapon effect customization. |
| Upgrade MaterialUpgrade Materials raise weapon parameters at the smithy. | Upgrade Material | Variable | Monsters, field gathering, or quest rewards | Weapon enhancement | Gathered from routes, drops, and progression | Use for weapon enhancement at the smithy. |
| Same-Type Weapon MaterialSpare weapons can become material for a stronger weapon of the same type. | Same-Type Weapon Material | Weapon | Extra weapons from drops, shops, or crafting | Weapon synthesis | Collect spare weapons of the same type | Use as synthesis material for a main weapon. |
| Crafting RecipeCrafting Recipes unlock better gear and consumables as routes expand. | Crafting Recipe | Recipe | Exploration, quests, and Cardinal Rank progress | Crafting unlocks | Found through quests, exploration, or rank progress | Use to unlock crafting options. |
| Open-Field MaterialsOpen-field resources help keep crafting tied to exploration routes. | Open-Field Materials | Common | Gathering points in open areas | Crafting and upgrades | Harvest while exploring open-field routes | Use for regular crafting and upgrade costs. |
| Monster DropsMonster Drops scale with danger and can support both crafting and selling. | Monster Drops | Variable | Defeated monsters | Crafting, upgrading, or selling | Defeat monsters during quests and routes | Use for crafting, upgrades, or Col. |
| Treasure LootTreasure Loot rewards players who reveal maps and check points of interest. | Treasure Loot | Variable | Hidden treasures and points of interest | Gear, materials, or Col | Find treasures while exploring mapped routes | Use for materials, gear, or extra Col. |
| Magic CrystalMagic Crystals are valuable support resources in premium starter supplies. | Magic Crystal | Support | Starter Pack or progression sources | Support item planning | Included in certain edition starter supplies | Use as a limited support resource. |
| Consumable IngredientsConsumable Ingredients keep healing and utility items available between quests. | Consumable Ingredients | Common | Gathering, drops, and merchant routes | Potions and utility items | Gather, loot, or purchase as available | Use for potion and utility item crafting. |
Weapon Blueprints support targeted crafting instead of random gear chasing.
Obtain: Found through progression or included bonuses.
Use: Use for targeted weapon crafting.
EX-Mods add special effects that can reshape a weapon's performance.
Obtain: Found on weapons and managed through smithy systems.
Use: Use for weapon effect customization.
Upgrade Materials raise weapon parameters at the smithy.
Obtain: Gather from monsters, fields, quests, or treasures.
Use: Use for weapon enhancement at the smithy.
Spare weapons can become material for a stronger weapon of the same type.
Obtain: Collect spare weapons through drops, crafting, or shops.
Use: Use as synthesis material for a main weapon.
Crafting Recipes unlock better gear and consumables as routes expand.
Obtain: Earn through exploration, quests, and rank progress.
Use: Use to unlock crafting options.
Open-field resources help keep crafting tied to exploration routes.
Obtain: Harvest while exploring open-field routes.
Use: Use for regular crafting and upgrade costs.
Monster Drops scale with danger and can support both crafting and selling.
Obtain: Defeat monsters during quests and routes.
Use: Use for crafting, upgrades, or Col.
Treasure Loot rewards players who reveal maps and check points of interest.
Obtain: Find in hidden treasures and points of interest.
Use: Use for materials, gear, or extra Col.
No. Some drops may be better saved for recipes, enhancement, or synthesis before being sold.
Track the material needed for your current main weapon upgrade or next consumable craft.
Potions and support consumables cover recovery, SP management, debuffs, explosives, and traps that keep dangerous quests manageable.
EquipmentEquipment covers weapon types, shields, armor, EX-Modded gear, and edition bonuses that shape combat style and upgrade planning.
CharactersCharacters in Echoes of Aincrad include your custom hero, partner figures, familiar Sword Art Online names, and early threats that shape survival.
Map & RoutesMap and route records explain how players move between town prep, open fields, dungeons, checkpoints, safety areas, and boss gates.
CraftingCrafting records help players use smithies, merchants, recipes, EX-Mods, synthesis, and Cardinal Rank unlocks without wasting resources.
MoneyMoney records explain how Col flows through quests, drops, treasures, consumables, smithy upgrades, starter packs, and farming decisions.
BuildsChoose Echoes of Aincrad builds around weapons, stats, partner support, EX-Mods, and safer plans for bosses or solo play.
QuestsPrepare for Echoes of Aincrad quests with checks for gear, consumables, partner tactics, map reveal, and boss-room readiness.