Desynthesis

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Desynthesis

Acquired
Carpenter frame icon.png CRP (actions)
Blacksmith frame icon.png BSM (actions)
Armorer frame icon.png ARM (actions)
Goldsmith frame icon.png GSM (actions)
Leatherworker frame icon.png LTW (actions)
Weaver frame icon.png WVR (actions)
Alchemist frame icon.png ALC (actions)
Culinarian frame icon.png CUL (actions)
Level
30
Type
Action
Casting
Instants
Recast
Instants (GCD)
Range
0y
Quest Req.
Feature quest Gone to Pieces
Patch
2.3

Break down an item into one or more of its original materials.


— In-game description

Desynthesis is an action unlocked by questing at level 30. It is available for CarpenterBlacksmithArmorerGoldsmithLeatherworkerWeaverAlchemist and Culinarian.

Released in patch 2.3, Item Desynthesis is a system that allows Disciples of the Hand (crafters) to break down pre-existing items into crafting materials and other components. Most items in the game can be desynthesized, such as weapons, armor, housing items and fish.

Unlock

Mechanics

Each crafting class has its own desynthesis skill level. If the skill exceeds the recommended skill level for the item desynthesized, it is possible to obtain a wider variety of materials, a larger quantity of materials, or HQ HQ icon.png materials.

As of patch 5.2, skill level no longer determines success chance nor is any level required to attempt it. There is also no longer a global cap on skill levels, making it possible to max out the skill level on all classes at once.

Successfully breaking down an item with Desynthesis will raise your skill level for that class.

  • Crafting classes that are level 30 or higher will have a skill level of at least one.
  • Low-level items give fewer points until a certain skill level and then stop entirely.

Desynthesis Guide

Consumables

Item Effect
Bacon broth icon1.png  Bacon Broth Desynthesis Skill Gain +10 / HQ icon.png +20
Tinkers calm icon1.png  Tinker's Calm Desynthesis Skill Gain +30 / HQ icon.png +40

The broth (Well Fed icon1.png Well Fed) and the potion (Medicated icon1.png Medicated) can be stacked.

Reward

Items crafted from demimateria recovered from Desynthesis
Main article: Desynthesis Rewards

Breaking down an item with Desynthesis will primarily yield materials used to create the item. On occasion, players will also receive special items that are obtainable only through the use of Desynthesis (such as Demimateria).

  • Having a Desynthesis skill equal to or higher than the item being broken down increases the chances of receiving special items.

Achievements

Main article: Desynthesis Achievements

Desynthesis is associated with several achievements:

Name Points Task Reward Patch
Break it down i icon1.png  Break It Down I 5 Successfully desynthesize 50 items. - 2.3
Break it down ii icon1.png  Break It Down II 5 Successfully desynthesize 200 items. - 2.3
Break it down iii icon1.png  Break It Down III 5 Successfully desynthesize 500 items. - 2.3
Break it down iv icon1.png  Break It Down IV 5 Successfully desynthesize 1,000 items. - 2.3
Break it down v icon1.png  Break It Down V 10 Successfully desynthesize 2,000 items. - 2.3
You're tearing me apart i icon1.png  You're Tearing Me Apart I 10 Successfully desynthesize 5,000 items. Achievement title icon.png The Disassembler 2.3
You're tearing me apart ii icon1.png  You're Tearing Me Apart II 10 Successfully desynthesize 10,000 items. - 4.0

Patch History

For the purpose of datamining and outdated guides we added a list of changes during the patches

Patch per Class in Total Release Date
Patch 2.3 100 300 08.07.2014 5:15 AM
Patch 2.5 110 350 20.01.2015 6:45 AM
Patch 3.0 180 560 19.06.2015 10:00 AM
Patch 3.2 220 680 23.02.2016 5:30 AM
Patch 3.4 250 770 26.09.2016 12:00 PM
Patch 4.0 320 980 16.06.2017 4:45 AM
Patch 4.2 350 1070 29.01.2018 5:15 AM
Patch 4.41 380 1160 02.10.2018 2:00 AM
Patch 5.2 460 N/A 29.10.2019 12:00 AM