Among the nine specialized professions within Blue Protocol’s Star Resonance system, mineral identification serves as a crucial tool for resource acquisition. These professions divide into creation-focused crafts and material-finding specialties, with gem identification specializing in locating crystalline materials for crafting systems.
This guide explores the mechanics behind mineral detection and its role in enhancing character progression through material gathering.
Mineral Detection System Mechanics
Upon unlocking the system through the professions menu, players receive an introductory quest involving Safiya, the mineral detection specialist. This unlocks crystal tracking capabilities, essential for locating precious geological resources.
The system identifies four crystal types: crimson, azure, verdant, and golden varieties. Applying detection skills to these reveals enhanced Starlight variants. Higher-grade crystals yield fewer materials but offer superior enhancement properties, as detailed below:
Starlight Crystal Yields
| Type | Variants | Harvest Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Topaz | Starlight Diamond Lvl 1 Starlight Diamond Lvl 2 Starlight Diamond Lvl 3 |
9-10 7-8 5-6 |
| Emerald | Starlight Emerald Lvl 1 Starlight Emerald Lvl 2 Starlight Emerald Lvl 3 |
9-10 7-8 5-6 |
| Sapphire | Starlight Sapphire Lvl 1 Starlight Sapphire Lvl 2 Starlight Sapphire Lvl 3 |
9-10 7-8 5-6 |
| Ruby | Starlight Ruby Lvl 1 Starlight Ruby Lvl 2 Starlight Ruby Lvl 3 |
9-10 7-8 5-6 |
Enhanced crystals serve dual purposes: they can be traded for premium currency or utilized in equipment modification systems. Basic variants remain valuable for crafting foundational gear and alchemical processes.
Crystal Location Protocol
- Access system menu using ESC key
- Navigate to Profession Skills section
- Select desired mineral type and activate tracking
- Follow navigational markers to resource nodes
Skill Progression System
Three-tiered proficiency levels (Novice/Expert/Master) improve resource quality discovery rates. Advancement requires repeated use of detection skills across various geological formations.