Official Web Manual
The Basics of Exploration
Viewing the Field Screen Emerald Band Spirit Beast Whistle Air Drop Mana Lantern Full Map Photo Mode
Viewing the Field Screen
Gathering Points
This is where you can gather materials. Approach it and press the assigned button to gather.
| Controls: Examine | |||
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E |  |
| Controls: Swing | |||
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Left Mouse Button Q |
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Time
The current in-game time. As you travel around, time will continue to pass.
Some characters will only appear at certain times of day.
Minimap
The map showing your current location.
Gathering Tools
Swing your tool in order to use it.
Gathering Tools can be obtained through synthesis and equipped through Main Menu > Tools.
Even at the same gathering point, different Gathering Tools can yield different materials.
You can use the assigned buttons to change the tools in the field:
| Controls: Changing Gathering Tools | |||
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R |  |
Hold+ / Hold+ |
Hold+ |
R + Mouse Movement R + ↑/↓/←/→ |
Hold+ |
Monsters
Making contact with a monster will initiate a battle. Swing your Gathering Tool at them to gain an early advantage in battle.
Emerald Band
Equipping the Emerald Band will allow you to use special crystals to leap over gaps.
These crystals come in 3 different colors. If you synthesize a higher quality Emerald Band, you'll be able to utilize crystals of every color.
Spirit Beast Whistle
This whistle will summon a Spirit Beast that you can ride.
You can also use it to dig at specific points to gather materials.
| Controls: Mount/Dismount Spirit Beast | |||
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T |  |
Air Drop
Equipping the Air Drop will allow you to dive into deep waters.
Certain materials and items can only be found underwater. Go exploring for hidden gathering points and hidden treasure chests that can only be found by diving down deep.
| Controls: Surface (when Diving) | |||
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Right Mouse Button Space |
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| Controls: Descend (when Diving) | |||
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Left Mouse Button Q |
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Mana Lantern
Equipping the Mana Lantern will allow you to see in dark areas such as caves.
You can also light up special candlesticks or lanterns with the magical flame.
Full Map
This will show the general area of your current location.
| Controls: Full Map | |||
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V |  |
Photo Mode
In the Photo Mode you can take screenshots while changing angles and applying special effects.
| Controls: Photo Mode | |||
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＋ / ＋ |
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R + Tab P Select Photo Mode from the PC menu (Esc key). |
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