Gathering (PSO2)

Gathering is a mechanic introduced in EPISODE 4. This mechanic allows you to collect items from Free Fields that enable you to craft unique gear, including Skill Rings and Cuisine.

Overview

Gathering is a system by which you can farm, in the literal sense of the term, unique items from Free Fields that can only be obtained through this method. These include Rocks, Gemstones, and Fish, which can then be used at Shops in Franka's Cafe to create new equipment and consumables.

How To Gather

To Gather, one must travel to any Free Field and locate a Gathering Point. Gathering Points come in two varieties: Mining Points and Fishing Points. Mining Points allow you to gain various Minerals and vegetables and fruits, while Fishing Points allow you to acquire various kinds of wildlife. Once you have found a Gathering Point, you may interact with it, at which point a menu will appear at the top left, with a list of Gathering Achievements next to it. From this menu, you can select which kind of Pickaxe or Rod to use, then proceed to Gather. Mining occurs automatically, while Fishing requires interacting again to reel in your catch; getting a Just Timing catch gives you a better chance at getting a good item. Each Point has a capacity of 3 draws; once you have exhausted a Point, it will disappear.

Stamina

Gathering is metered by a Stamina system, which is displayed on the Start Menu below your Character overview. You have 100 Stamina of both Mining and Fishing Gauges. When you Mine or Fish, 10 Stamina is consumed from the respective Gauge, regardless of what quality tool you use to perform the action. When you are out of Stamina, you can no longer perform that type of Gathering. Stamina recharges at a rate of 1 point every 3 minutes; an empty Stamina gauge will recharge after 5 hours. Stamina will also refill by gaining a Gathering Level Up and by spending Star Gems, or recharged manually by using Stamina Drinks.

Combo/Fever

When you begin any Gathering action, you will start a Combo. This is displayed at the top right of the screen, with a timer; if one full minute passes without performing another Gathering action, the Combo will expire. Every time you perform a Gathering action, the Combo counter increments by 1. Exhausting a Point will also raise the Combo by an additional +2 or +3 Combo. As your Combo rises, you have a chance of starting a Fever. When a Fever occurs, the occurrence rate of rare items greatly increases and all Points will gain temporary infinite draws, enabling access to the same Point more than three times. Fishing will also dispense three items for every one round of Fishing. Fever typically has a 1 minute timer, but as your Gathering Level rises, the timer will extend for more seconds, enabling longer Fevers. At the end of any Combo or Fever, you will gain EXP relative to the Combo value when your Combo/Fever expired.

Mining

Mining allows you to find Rocks, Gemstones, and vegetation from a variety of fields. Mining uses Pickaxes to Gather.

Mining Consumables

Icon	Item	Obtain	Effect
Example	Pickaxe	Default	Always available. No special effects.
Example	Good Pickaxe	Mining Achievement Login Bonus Campaign Reward Treasure Shop Casino Coin Shop Battle Coin Shop Battle Scratch Title Reward	Rare Drop Rate +5%
Example	Super Pickaxe	AC Shop	Rare Drop Rate +100%
Example	Famitsu Pickaxe	Gavas Ticket Exchange	Rare Drop Rate +80%. Expired.
	Mining Stamina Drink 20	Battle Coin Shop Treasure Shop	Restores Mining Stamina by 20.
	Mining Stamina Drink 50	ARKS Bingo Title Reward Sofia (Client Order)	Restores Mining Stamina by 50.
	Mining Stamina Drink	AC Shop	Restores Mining Stamina by 100.

Mining Items

Rocks
Rarity	Image	Name	Item Limit	Planet	Area	Description
		Naberius Rock ナベルロック		Naberius	Any	Medium-sized item from Wopal. Collected in order to research the ecosystem of planet Wopal.
		Amduscia Rock アムドゥスキアロック		Amduscia	Any	Large mineral from Amduscia. Slightly luminescent, but the mechanism behind this is unknown.
		Lillipa Rock リリーパロック		Lillipa	Any	Small mineral from Lillipa. Notable for its pale yellow color. Contains trace amounts of iron.
		Wopal Rock ウォパルロック		Wopal	Any	Large mineral from Wopal. The blue color and rippled pattern are reminiscent of Wopal's oceans.
		Earth Rock アースロック		Earth	Any	Medium mineral from Earth. Has several different names, based on its color and transparency.
		Harkotan Rock ハルコタンロック		Harkotan	Any	Large mineral from Harkotan. A round, light stone with distinctive black and white patterns.
Jewels
Rarity	Image	Name	Item Limit	Planet	Area	Description
		Forest Emerald 森林エメラルド		Naberius	Forest	Medium jewel from the Forest. A dark, blue-green gem with a beautiful luster."
		Tundra Amber 凍土琥珀		Naberius	Tundra	Medium jewel from the Tundra. A lump of ancient resin, which may contain fossilized insects and leaves."
		Ruins Amethyst 遺跡アメジスト		Naberius	Ruins	Large jewel from the Ruins. Popular for the mysterious way its color changes as you turn it."
		Caves Garnet 火山洞窟ガーネット		Amduscia	V. Caverns	Small jewel from the Caverns. A dark red stone whose color is reminiscent of volcanic lava."
		Skyscape Fluorite 浮遊大陸フローライト		Amduscia	Skyscape	Huge jewel from the Skyscape. A popular mineral, due to its low hardness and variety of colors."
		Sanctum Zircon 龍祭壇ジルコン		Amduscia	Sanctum	Small jewel from the Sanctum. Known for its variety of colors. Its sparkle is similar to that of a diamond."
		Desert Topaz 砂漠トパーズ		Lillipa	Desert	Medium jewel from the Desert. Prized for its swirling gold patterns and the way it shines in the light."
		Sub Tunnels Peridot 地下坑道ペリドット		Lillipa	Sub Tunnels	Large jewel from the Tunnels. A yellow-green stone with a bright luster. It shines even in low light."
		Quarry Lapis Lazuli 採掘場跡ラピスラズリ		Lillipa	Quarry	Small jewel from the Quarry. Its appearance fascinates people, with its pale blue and gentle gold."
		Coast Sapphire 海岸サファイア		Wopal	Coast	Small jewel from the Coast. The light and dark blue rippled throughout it are very beautiful."
		Seabed Tanzanite 海底タンザナイト		Wopal	Seabed	Medium jewel from the Seabed. Its blueish color is reminiscent of a dusk sky. Changes colors in the light."
		Facility Tourmaline 浮上施設トルマリン		Wopal	Facility	Huge jewel from the Facility. A beautiful stone whose color is reminiscent of a clear blue sky."
		Shironian Moonstone 白ノ領域ムーンストーン		Harukotan	Shironia	Huge jewel from Shironia. A stone with a distinctive luster, once prized as a charm for travellers."
		Kuron Hematite 黒ノ領域ヘマタイト		Harukotan	Kuron	Large jewel from Kuron. Its beautiful jet-black shine has led to it being used in amulets."
		Tokyo Opal 東京オパール		Earth	Tokyo	Large jewel from Tokyo. Appears to change color in light. Prized for its exceptional beauty."
		Las Vegas Diamond ラスベガスダイヤ		Earth	Vegas	Huge jewel from Las Vegas. Sparkles beautifully in the light. Very popular in jewellery."