Dunkelheit
Dunkelheit is one of the most common recurring items within the Atelier series. It first appeared as early as in the first installment, Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg.
It was originally a flower that only bloomed during the yearly sun eclipse, but throughout the series its circumstances of obtainment has varied.
Salburg Series
Dunkelheit is a rare ingredient that only blooms on 18th June every year. A sun eclipse occurs upon Salburg on this day and Dunkelheit flowers can be obtained in the closest forest to town. Notably, this day is also Elfir Traum's birthday.
In Atelier Marie, knowledge of the Dunkelheit can only be obtained if Marie has access to the secret section of the academy's library. If Marie has no knowledge of the flower, she cannot obtain it by visiting the forest during the solar eclipse.
Locations
- Nearby Forest (Eclipse, 18th June)
Atelier Viorate
Dunkelheit is a rare plant material that can be either gathered or grown in the garden with the right kind of seed.
Used for
Mana Khemia
- "A rare flower that blooms once in a few years. But a bunch were discovered in the Dragon's Grave."
- — Mana Khemia
Unlike the majority of games in the series, this item appears as Dunkelhite, rather than Dunkelheit.
Locations
- Dragon's Grave - Cave of Origin
Ether Effects
- CS Effect+ (M)
Used for
- Elixir
- Blood Clay
Atelier Rorona
- "A flower that only blossoms during a certain time of the year. It's been used as a secret ingredient by witches. Shhh. Don't tell anyone..."
- — Atelier Rorona
The Dunkelheit is an extremely rare flower that can only be obtained in a few ways. If you equip the Victory Charm accessory, the drop rate for Dunkelheit will increase dramatically.
Rorona's parents give her a Dunkelheit as a gift in month 7 of year 3, if she goes to her home and visits them.
Esty may request a Dunkelheit from the castle as one of the available Front Quests, but given the rarity of the item, this is not recommended.
Locations
- Dark Woods (Miracle Forest Zone) during month 11, Year 2 or 3.
- Orthogalaxen
Dropped by
Used for
Atelier Ayesha
- "A rare flower that blooms only once a year during a full moon. It withers the next day. It's romantic, but super useful!"
- — Atelier Ayesha
It only appears after rescuing Nio by defeating the Deep Woods Spirit in Yggdrasil.
- Trait: Great w/ Plants, Dirt Soul
- Property: Recovery, Save Predicament
Locations
Dropped by
- Deep Woods Spirit
- Sham Linca
Buy from
- Nio's Shop
Atelier Escha & Logy
- "A rare flower known as Darkness, with powerful alchemic powers."
- — Atelier Escha & Logy
Katla will give a Dunkelheit for free should the player choose to purchase the Dog-Eared Book from her at full price (100000 Cole).
Dunkelheits can be gathered in certain locations on the map, but only if players use the highest quality Plant Nutrients before harvesting. Even when using this method, they are rare to come by.
- Trait: All Elements x5, Appearance Lv+2
- Property: Spirit Medicine, Strong Medicine+
Locations
Dropped by
Buy from
- Nio's Shop
Locations
Dropped by
Effects
- Spirit Medicine
- Strong Medicine+
Used for
Atelier Shallie
Used for
Atelier Sophie
Atelier Lydie & Suelle
- "This is a primo essential ingredient in high-grade alchemy. It's so rare, rumor has it that it only blooms during solar eclipses."
- "There's just something about it that draws you in..."
Locations
Used in
- Mystery Elixir
- Deep Blue Stone
- Linking Chain
Components
Overflowing Life | Strange Smell | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Vivid | Shiny Stamen | |||
Shining Pistil | Flower of Solar Eclipse | |||
The Key to Immortality | Amazing Vitality |
Atelier Lulua
- "The Dunkelheit is a flower that only blooms in November. It is quite useful as an ingredient for alchemy. I would recommend harvesting it if you happen to come across it."
- — Chim Dragon, "Atelier Lulua"
Locations
- Orthogalaxen
- Eternal Spring (November)
Dropped by
- Ancient Draco
Effects
- (All) Ice & Earth +3
Used for
- Dunkel Curry
Atelier Annie
Atelier Lina
Crude requests 5 of them in one of his shop requests.
Locations
Used for
- Mirror of Light
- Sol Oriens
Atelier Ryza
- "A powerful medicinal flower said to have the power to bring someone back from death's door. It's used in more advanced synthesis, but its brief blooming period makes it very rare and expensive."
- — Atelier Ryza
Locations
- Pynnor Holy Tower
- Sanctuary Garden
Dropped by
- Mirage Master
Trivia
- Item No.232
Gallery
Mudhead • Night Lady • Nuse (Plus Version) • Poisonhead • Prism Coral • Shadow Grass • Sour Apple • Triberries • Uni |
Snow Stone • Star Piece • Stim Stone • Sunny Crystal |