The Synthesis Shop in Kingdom Hearts 1 offers a unique way to obtain powerful items, accessories, and even weapons by combining materials you collect throughout your adventure. Located in Traverse Town, this Moogle-run shop becomes available after you unlock the Green Trinity in the accessory shop’s first floor. Mastering synthesis is key to gaining an edge in battle and acquiring some of the game’s most coveted equipment. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about KH1 synthesis, from finding the shop to crafting the ultimate Ultima Weapon.
To begin your synthesis journey, head to Traverse Town and enter the accessory shop. After activating the Green Trinity on the first floor, ascend to the second floor to discover the Synthesis Shop. Here, friendly Moogles will assist you in combining materials into valuable items.
The synthesis recipes are organized into six groups, unlocking sequentially as you synthesize more unique items. Each group offers a new set of recipes, with increasingly powerful items becoming available as you progress.
Understanding Synthesis Groups and Recipes
The recipes are divided into six distinct groups, each unlocking after you synthesize a certain number of unique items from the previous groups. Here’s a breakdown of each group:
Group I Recipes: Getting Started
This initial group provides essential restorative items and basic accessories to enhance your early game experience.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| Mega-Potion | [1] Spirit Shard [1] Power Shard [4] Mythril Shard |
Spirit Shard: Soldier (6%), Large Body (12%) Power Shard: Powerwild (8%), Bouncywild (12%) Mythril Shard: Pot Spider (1%), Barrel Spider (1%) |
| Cottage | [1] Lucid Shard [1] Bright Shard |
Lucid Shard: Shadow (6%), Gigas Shadow (10-100%) Bright Shard: Green Requiem (10%) |
| Energy Bangle | [2] Spirit Shard [1] Bright Shard |
Spirit Shard: Soldier (6%), Large Body (12%) Bright Shard: Green Requiem (10%) |
| Power Chain | [2] Power Shard [1] Lucid Shard |
Power Shard: Powerwild (8%), Bouncywild (12%) Lucid Shard: Shadow (6%), Gigas Shadow (10-100%) |
| Magic Armlet | [3] Blaze Shard [3] Frost Shard [3] Thunder Shard |
Blaze Shard: Red Nocturne (6%) Frost Shard: Blue Rhapsody (12%) Thunder Shard: Yellow Opera (8%) |
| EXP Earring | [1] Fury Stone [1] Power Stone [1] Mythril Stone [1] Serenity Power [3] Dark Matter |
Fury Stone: Gigas Shadow (10-100%) Power Stone: Sniperwild (35-100%) Mythril Stone: Pot Scorpion (10-35%) Serenity Power: Pink Agaricus (10-100%) Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
Group II Recipes: Expanding Your Arsenal
Unlocking after synthesizing three unique items from Group I, Group II introduces more potent magic items and stronger accessories.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| Mega-Ether | [1] Blaze Shard [1] Frost Shard [1] Thunder Shard [2] Mythril |
Blaze Shard: Red Nocturne (6%) Frost Shard: Blue Rhapsody (12%) Thunder Shard: Yellow Opera (8%) Mythril: Synthesis Shop, Treasures (x17) |
| Guard Earring | [3] Bright Shard [1] Frost Shard [3] Mythril Shard |
Bright Shard: Green Requiem (10%) Frost Shard: Blue Rhapsody (12%) Mythril Shard: Pot Spider (1%), Barrel Spider (1%) |
| Angel Bangle | [3] Thunder Shard [1] Bright Gem |
Thunder Shard: Yellow Opera (8%) Bright Gem: Search Ghost (4%) |
| Golem Chain | [3] Blaze Shard [1] Spirit Gem |
Blaze Shard: Red Nocturne (6%) Spirit Gem: Air Soldier (4%) |
| Rune Armlet | [3] Blaze Gem [3] Frost Gem [3] Thunder Gem |
Blaze Gem: Bandit (4%), Fat Bandit (8%) Frost Gem: Sea Neon (4%), Sheltering Zone (8%) Thunder Gem: Screwdiver (4%), Aquatank (8%) |
| Moogle Badge | [1] Blazing Stone [1] Frost Stone [1] Lightning Stone [5] Mythril [3] Orichalcum |
Blazing Stone: Chimera (10-100%) Frost Stone: Grand Ghost (35-100%) Lightning Stone: Black Ballade (10-100%) Mythril: Synthesis Shop, Treasures (x17) Orichalcum: Orichalcum Guide |
Group III Recipes: Advanced Items and Abilities
Synthesize nine unique items from Groups I and II to unlock Group III, which features stat-boosting items and more powerful accessories. Completing this group is crucial for enhancing Sora’s abilities.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| AP Up | [2] Blaze Gem [2] Frost Gem [2] Thunder Gem [4] Mythril |
Blaze Gem: Bandit (4%), Fat Bandit (8%) Frost Gem: Sea Neon (4%), Sheltering Zone (8%) Thunder Gem: Screwdiver (4%), Aquatank (8%) Mythril: Synthesis Shop, Treasures (x17) |
| Dark Ring | [2] Lucid Gem [2] Bright Gem |
Lucid Gem: Wight Knight (4%), Gargoyle (4%) Bright Gem: Search Ghost (4%) |
| Master Earring | [5] Spirit Shard [3] Spirit Gem [1] Fury Stone |
Spirit Shard: Soldier (6%), Large Body (12%) Spirit Gem: Air Soldier (4%) Fury Stone: Gigas Shadow (10-100%) |
| Gaia Bangle | [5] Lucid Shard [3] Lucid Gem [1] Lightning Stone |
Lucid Shard: Shadow (6%), Gigas Shadow (10-100%), White Mushroom (10%) Lucid Gem: Wight Knight (4%), Gargoyle (4%) Lightning Stone: Black Ballade (10-100%) |
| Titan Chain | [5] Power Shard [3] Power Gem [1] Power Stone |
Power Shard: Powerwild (8%), Bouncywild (12%) Power Gem: Pirate (4%), Air Pirate (4%), Battleship (8%) Power Stone: Sniperwild (35-100%) |
| Mythril | [5] Mythril Shard [1] Mythril Stone [1] Mystery Goo |
Mythril Shard: Pot Spider (1%), Barrel Spider (1%) Mythril Stone: Pot Scorpion (10-35%) Mystery Goo: White Mushroom (10-20%), Rare Truffle (20-100%), Black Fungus (100%) |
Group IV Recipes: Unlocking Encounter Plus
After synthesizing 15 unique items from Groups I-III, Group IV unlocks, granting you access to powerful Elixirs, stat boosts, and the valuable Encounter Plus ability, which reduces random enemy encounters.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| Elixir | [1] Power Crystal [1] Shiny Crystal [2] Bright Crystal [3] Orichalcum |
Power Crystal: Wyvern (2%) Shiny Crystal: Wizard (2%) Bright Crystal: Defender (2%) Orichalcum: Orichalcum Guide |
| Defense Up | [3] Lucid Shard [3] Bright Shard [2] Bright Gem [1] Power Crystal [5] Orichalcum |
Lucid Shard: Shadow (6%), Gigas Shadow (10-100%) Bright Shard: Green Requiem (10%) Bright Gem: Search Ghost (4%) Power Crystal: Wyvern (2%) Orichalcum: Orichalcum Guide |
| Heartguard | [3] Lucid Gem [1] Lucid Crystal [1] Bright Crystal |
Lucid Gem: Wight Knight (4%), Gargoyle (4%) Lucid Crystal: Darkball (1%) Bright Crystal: Defender (2%) |
| Three Stars | [5] Power Gem [3] Mystery Goo [1] Shiny Crystal |
Power Gem: Pirate (4%), Air Pirate (4%), Battleship (8%) Mystery Goo: White Mushroom (10-20%), Rare Truffle (20-100%), Black Fungus (100%) Shiny Crystal: Wizard (2%) |
| Atlas Armlet | [5] Blaze Shard [5] Frost Shard [5] Thunder Shard [1] Mystery Goo [3] Dark Matter |
Blaze Shard: Red Nocturne (6%) Frost Shard: Blue Rhapsody (12%) Thunder Shard: Yellow Opera (8%) Mystery Goo: White Mushroom (10-20%), Rare Truffle (20-100%), Black Fungus (100%) Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
| Crystal Crown | [5] Lucid Crystal [1] Power Crystal [1] Shiny Crystal [3] Blazing Stone [3] Frost Stone |
Lucid Crystal: Darkball (1%) Power Crystal: Wyvern (2%) Shiny Crystal: Wizard (2%) Blazing Stone: Chimera (100%) Frost Stone: Grand Ghost (100%) |
Group V Recipes: Endgame Power
Unlock Group V by synthesizing 21 unique items from Groups I-IV. This group offers top-tier restorative items, significant stat boosts, and powerful accessories to prepare you for the final challenges.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Matter | [9] Lucid Shard [1] Gale [2] Mythril |
Lucid Shard: Shadow (6%), Gigas Shadow (10-100%) Gale: Invisible (6%), Angel Star (6%) Mythril: Synthesis Shop, Treasures (x11) |
| Megalixir | [5] Lucid Gem [3] Lucid Crystal [2] Gale [1] Dark Matter |
Lucid Gem: Wight Knight (4%), Gargoyle (4%) Lucid Crystal: Darkball (1%) Gale: Invisible (6%), Angel Star (6%) Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
| Power Up | [5] Spirit Shard [3] Spirit Gem [5] Power Shard [3] Power Gem [1] Dark Matter |
Spirit Shard: Soldier (6%), Large Body (12%) Spirit Gem: Air Soldier (4%) Power Shard: Powerwild (8%), Bouncywild (12%) Power Gem: Pirate (4%), Air Pirate (4%), Battleship (8%) Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
| Cosmic Arts | [5] Bright Shard [3] Bright Gem [1] Bright Crystal [3] Mythril Stone |
Bright Shard: Green Requiem (10%) Bright Gem: Search Ghost (4%) Bright Crystal: Defender (2%) Mythril Stone: Pot Scorpion (10-35%) |
| EXP Bracelet | [1] Energy Stone [1] Dazzling Stone [1] Stormy Stone [8] Orichalcum [3] Dark Matter |
Energy Stone: Stealth Soldier (35%) Dazzling Stone: Jet Balloon (20-100%) Stormy Stone: Neoshadow (35%) Orichalcum: Orichalcum Guide Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
| Ribbon | [5] Blaze Gem [5] Frost Gem [5] Thunder Gem [1] Gale [3] Serenity Power |
Blaze Gem: Bandit (4%), Fat Bandit (8%) Frost Gem: Sea Neon (4%), Sheltering Zone (8%) Thunder Gem: Screwdiver (4%), Aquatank (8%) Gale: Invisible (6%), Angel Star (6%) Serenity Power: Pink Agaricus (10-100%) |
Group VI Recipes: Ultimate Weapons
The final group, unlocked after synthesizing all 30 unique items from Groups I-V, grants access to the most powerful weapons in the game, including the Ultima Weapon.
| Synthesized Item | Required Components | How to Obtain Components |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasista | [3] Fury Stone [3] Power Stone [3] Mythril Stone [5] Energy Stone |
Fury Stone: Gigas Shadow (10-100%) Power Stone: Sniperwild (35-100%) Mythril Stone: Pot Scorpion (10-35%) Energy Stone: Stealth Soldier (35%) |
| Seven Elements | [3] Blazing Stone [3] Frost Stone [3] Lightning Stone [5] Dazzling Stone |
Blazing Stone: Chimera (10-100%) Frost Stone: Grand Ghost (35-100%) Lightning Stone: Black Ballade (10-100%) Dazzling Stone: Jet Balloon (20-100%) |
| Ultima Weapon | [5] Thunder Gem [5] Mystery Goo [3] Serenity Power [3] Stormy Stone [3] Dark Matter |
Thunder Gem: Screwdiver (4%), Aquatank (8%) Mystery Goo: White Mushroom (10-20%), Rare Truffle (20-100%), Black Fungus (100%) Serenity Power: Pink Agaricus (10-100%) Stormy Stone: Neoshadow (35%) Dark Matter: Synthesis Shop |
Tips for Efficient Synthesis
- Material Farming: Refer to the “How to Obtain Components” column in each table to identify the best enemies to farm for specific synthesis materials. Utilize enemy encounter guides to locate these enemies efficiently in various worlds.
- Unlock Groups Systematically: Focus on synthesizing all unique items in each group before moving to the next to unlock all recipes and progress smoothly.
- Utilize Item Drop Boosts: Equip accessories and abilities that increase item drop rates to speed up material gathering.
- Moogle Shop Location: Remember the Synthesis Shop is on the second floor of the accessory shop in Traverse Town, accessible after activating the Green Trinity on the first floor.
- Check Component Stock: Regularly check your inventory to see which components you have in abundance and prioritize recipes using those materials.
Mastering synthesis in Kingdom Hearts 1 is a rewarding endeavor that provides access to powerful items and equipment unobtainable elsewhere. By following this guide and strategically synthesizing items, you’ll enhance Sora’s abilities and conquer the challenges ahead. Happy crafting!
Check out our Ultima Weapon guide for tips on how to obtain the rare materials needed!
