The hum of the base faded as the power grid strained. Another Cryston Component was needed, and fast. Without it, the new armor plating was just a pipe dream.
Mass production is the name of the game in Arknights Endfield, and Cryston Components are no exception. You’ll want to get those production lines humming sooner rather than later. Let’s get started.
Crafting Cryston Components in Arknights: Endfield
Think of Cryston Components as the advanced composites of Arknights Endfield—strong but tricky to fabricate. Unlike simpler resources, these require a daisy chain of materials, each processed just so. The path isn’t always clear, but I’m going to break down the process into easy-to-manage stages for you.
Essential Base Structures for Cryston Components
Cryston Components rely on a network of AIC Base Units to come into being. Ideally, you should have these structures pre-built in your inventory or Depot. This saves precious time once you commit to the production line. These are the structures you will need:
- Seed-Picking Unit
- Planting Unit
- Shredding Unit
- Refining Unit
- Grinding Unit
- Gearing Unit
The crafting process might demand that certain Units perform double duty. To avoid logjams, I suggest having at least two Shredding, Refining, and Grinding Units ready from the outset.
Core Material Requirements
Before you can even think about components, you will need to secure your base resources. These four materials form the bedrock of Cryston production:
- Sandleaf – Find it around the Origin Lodespring, especially near the Landbraker Camp. Eco-Farms are good, too.
- Sandleaf Seeds – Process Sandleaf using a Seed-Picking Unit.
- Originium Ore – Mine it from Originium Ore nodes in any region.
- Amethyst Ore – Gather it from Amethyst Ore nodes, also found in every region.
Every other material needed for Cryston Components spawns from these four. Guarantee you’re mass-producing all of these before moving on.
Optimizing Sandleaf Seed Flow
Keep a steady stream of Sandleaf going into a Seed-Picking Unit, and then directly into a Planting Unit. The setup should resemble this:
- Sandleaf –> Seed-Picking Unit –> Sandleaf-Seeds –> Planting Unit –> Sandleaf –> Depot/Protocol Stash –> Seed-Picking Unit
This keeps Sandleaf production self-sustaining. You will absolutely need this.
Advanced Material Stockpile
Two advanced materials bridge the gap to crafting Cryston Components directly. They represent the culmination of prior steps. You’ll need:
- Packed Origocrust
- Cryston Fiber
These two materials harness the four base materials, processed through a production line. Then, both feed into a Gearing Unit to churn out Cryston Components. Let’s examine each production line independently, highlighting all required materials and Units.
Origocrust Production Line
- First, convert your Originium Ore into Originium Powder with a Shredding Unit. Aim for zero downtime on this step.
- Process your Sandleaf into Sandleaf Powder using another Shredding Unit.
- Combine both Originium Powder and Sandleaf Powder in a Grinding Unit to create Dense Originium Powder.
- Refine the Dense Originium Powder in a Refining Unit to get Dense Origocrust Powder, and then again in a Refining Unit to get Packed Origocrust. Either let it sit in the Refining Unit, or store it.
With Packed Origocrust on the way, you’re halfway to Cryston Components. Now, let’s tackle Cryston Fiber.
Cryston Fiber Setup
- Refine Amethyst Ore into Amethyst Fiber using a Refining Unit. Then, shred the fibers in a Shredding Unit to get Amethyst Powder. Set that aside.
- Feed Sandleaf into a Shredding Unit to produce Sandleaf Powder. Keep this line separate from your Origocrust production. Efficiency depends on it.
- Combine Amethyst Powder and Sandleaf Powder in a Grinding Unit to make Cryston Powder. Refine that Cryston Powder into Cryston Fiber using a Refining Unit.
With both Advanced materials in production, you’re ready for the final step—Cryston Components!
Component Assembly
Link your Packed Origocrust and Cryston Fiber lines, feeding both into a Gearing Unit. Out comes Cryston Components.
But here’s the wrinkle: Gearing Units need a full load of materials every cycle. If your Advanced material flow falters, the whole process bogs down. It’s like a symphony where one off-key instrument ruins the harmony.
Consider these tips to get the most out of your production.
Tips for Peak Production
- Balance Input and Output – Raw materials should match component crafting rates. Supply hiccups kill efficiency.
- Synchronize Timing – Line up crafting times and material deliveries to remove idle periods.
- Fix Bottlenecks First – Prioritize the slowest part of your line, whether it’s crafting or transport.
- Streamline Layout – Arrange Units, lines, and storage logically to reduce travel and congestion.
What role do Cryston Components play?
Cryston Components form the base of Epic (Purple) Gear. That gear unlocks major stat improvements, and gives you access to powerful set bonuses for your characters. You may also see parts of this production line used to manufacture other Cryston products for Outpost Missions later on.
Given their cost, are Cryston Components too expensive for the benefits they provide?