Sheryl ~The Alchemist of the Island Ruins~ Walkthrough

This guide aims to assist players in their adventure through this alchemy-themed action RPG! Step into the shoes of Sheryl, a novice alchemist, and work towards rebuilding the struggling Atelier to achieve the prestigious status of a "Five-Star Atelier." Explore the depths of the Great Hole, confront formidable monsters, and complete numerous side quests across various locations to earn fame and fortune. With no time limit, explore at your own pace while aiming for the ultimate goal of 200 fame and 2 million G. Navigate through the various possible endings and progress through the ranks of the Atelier, unlocking new challenges and opportunities along the way. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to success, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable gaming experience!

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◆ Flow of the Game:

⚠️ Warning: Incomplete Guide ⚠️

Please be aware that this guide is currently incomplete. Due to ongoing issues with Steam's guide creation process, I am unable to finalize it in the same manner as other guides. Consequently, I have saved the guide and will modify it as advised by the staff at the earliest opportunity. 

I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the guide's unfinished state. Rest assured, I am committed to completing it as promptly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

The ultimate goal is to achieve 200 Fame and get 2 million G and aim for the Five-Star Atelier.

It is also necessary to conquer the "Great Hole" Dungeon which consists of five layers, simultaneously. There are no time limits.

There are a total of 5 endings.
※Refer to the "Ending Branch Conditions" in the Guide's overview.

In the "Guild, Castle, Town, and Dungeon," many subquests occur.
These are primarily delivery quests where you gather materials, perform alchemy to create items, and deliver them.


Upon completion, you receive "Fame & Reward Money." Essentially, while conquering the Great Hole to expand exploration, strive to fulfill quotas by completing consecutive quests!

You won't be able to become a Five-Star Atelier right away; you ascend from one star to the next.
Additionally, a separate Guild Rank is established, and ascending unlocks new subquests.

The achievement conditions for each rank are shown in the table below:

Rank	Fame	Gold	Required Items
One Star	20	10,000 G	Fairy Eye Drops, Healing Potion (Small)
Two Stars	50	100,000 G	Bottled Star Sand, Anti-dizziness Potion
Three Stars	80	300,000 G	Light Crystal, Mullet's Elixir
Four Stars	100	1,000,000 G	Perfume of Death
Five Stars	200	200 G	Galmera's Wings

Rank	Fame	Required Items
Copper	0
Bronze	20
Iron	50
Silver	100	Wild Bear Hide (Reached 3rd layer of the dungeon)
Gold	150	Sharp Claw*3 (Rescue "Meifan" on the 4th layer)

※ In the Append DLC, 2 new ranks have been added, but in the original version, there were 5 ranks, which is why I haven't yet added the two extra ranks in this review.

Regarding Combat:

The combat is a top-down action style.
The keys used are "Z=Attack, S=Item, D=Skill," so you'll get used to it quickly.
There are two types of weapons: "melee staff" and "ranged bow."
You can freely change them from the equipment slot. Also, arrows are required to use the bow. (Available for purchase at the weapon shop)


Skills are learned from the "skill tree" and you can set one skill as your favorite. (Switchable)

You can reinforce your status at the "achievements" location inside the workshop.
Difficulty-wise, you don't need to scrutinize it too much. Just focus on improving your attack for now!

About the Recollection Room:

You can enter it from the small room on the right side of the workshop.
Full scene unlocking is available upon game completion. Any ending is acceptable.
Note: Unlocking the Recollection room occurs when defeating the boss of the second layer of the dungeon.

◆ Frequent Asked Questions

Q: Where can I sell items?
A: Items can be sold at the Item shop.



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Q: My character is slow! How can I move faster?
A: Acquire the "Haste" skill! Exclusive to dungeons, it significantly enhances your mobility.

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Q: I'm unsure where to find materials! Gathering them is tough!
A: Soon, I'll create a dedicated list under a new category for easy reference. Once the list is complete, you can use "Ctrl+F" to search for specific materials efficiently. Additionally, as your Atelier rank increases, you can request "collection quests." Although it costs money, it's a quick way to gather materials.

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Q: Are there any good ways to make money?
A: The best method is crafting and selling "Angel Dust," fetching 40,000 G per unit. Obtain the "Recipe: Angel Dust" on the fourth layer to craft it. Materials can be found northeast of the area just before the boss area. Alternatively, selling "Angel Robes" is convenient, as it doesn't require dungeon exploration. You can purchase materials ("Cotton Cloth" and "Silk Cloth") from the fabric shop.

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Q: I don't know how to steal!
A: After completing Karina Grandma's delivery quest in front of the hot spring, you can learn stealing from her once you accumulate 30 or more "Bad Girl" points. Note: It's advisable to listen to the thief's story at the hideout.

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Q: The tool shop doesn't sell "Pickaxes"!
A: Conditions for purchase are "Fame 80 or higher" and "Purchase of previously sold recipes."

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Q: I defeated the "Boss" on the second and third floors but can't progress!
A: Clear the corresponding "quest" in each floor's "Village" and obtain the "Proof of Hero." Defeating the floor boss also allows you to advance to the next floor.

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Q: How do I access the brothel?
A: To unlock it, complete the "Prostitute Quest" available from the guild. If Cheryl works as a prostitute, you'll need 30 or more "Bad Girl" points.

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Q: When can I recruit brothel companions?
A: Once inside the brothel, complete the request from the client in front of the reception desk for "Hard Royal." Achieve the "Hard Royal Play" with the brothel's proprietress, Edda, to unlock the recruitment of "Deborah, Tessa, Sarah, Kshana, and Nana." Note: With the appendix applied, "Corpina, Ariella, Meifan, Gina, and Karina" are added.

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Q: Are there irreversible elements?
A: Changes to "Virginity, Lewdness, and Bad Girl points" are irreversible. Pay close attention when aiming for ED1's virginity clearance, and be cautious of these values in other endings. Additionally, failing to use "Antidote" on the boss of the third floor results in permanent death.

★Note: Regarding Lewdness and Bad Girl points
You can now purchase adjustment items from the "Anything Shop" in the slums.

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 If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, and I'll add the most frequently asked ones to this list for your convenience.

◆ Endings Branch Conditions

Please note: My guide was initially written in Japanese, referencing the Japanese version of the game from Dlsite. Consequently, the terminology utilized may vary from the translations offered by Kagura. I'll promptly update my guide with the accurate terms from the English version of the game once identified. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

★ About Branching:

※These endings occur when defeating the final boss.

They branch into 5 types based on the conditions of Virginity, Lewdness and Bad Girl Points at the time of completion :

ED	Conditions
ED1	Virginity, Lewdness Points 0
ED2	Does not meet the conditions for other endings
ED3	Lewdness 80 or higher, Bad Girl Points less than 80
ED4	Lewdness 80 or higher, Bad Points less than 80, Completed Hard Penis Royal Play ※ Note: About Hard Penis Royal Play (As mentioned, this term is very likely titled differently in the game. Once I have the correct term, I will update it.) It refers to the quest received from the brothel's proprietress, Edda, "I want a Hard Penis Royal Play" (Same condition as recruiting brothel companions).
ED5	Bad girl points 80 or more
ED0	New ending added with the Append DLC already included in the Steam version. If the conditions are met, it can occur through the "choices" after defeating the final boss. Stats do not matter. Details will be introduced in the [Append Article].

◆Scenario Flowchart

▼Prologue

The quest Rebuilding the Alchemy Atelier becomes the main quest of this game.
The clear conditions are to achieve Fame 200 and have 2 million G to become a Five-Star Atelier.

While aiming for the depths of the dungeon for material collection, let's increase fame through subquests.

After crafting the Healing Medicine at the workshop, head to the Adventurer's Guild north of town.

Passing the test quickly is sufficient. Skills and items can be set from the menu lists.

From here, while conquering the Great Hole, freely proceed with subquests and H-events.

Subquests mainly involve deliveries. You can proceed freely with those that seem achievable.
H-events can be progressed at your discretion.
※Please note the branching endings.

It's optional, but the endings branch are based on "Virginity, Lewdness, and Bad Girl Points."

※For my playthrough, I freely engaged in H-events to view ED2-ED5 initially. Later, I revisited to see the Virgin End ED1.

▼First Layer : Fly Forest

I'll make adjustments to this section according to your feedbacks and include screenshots as soon as possible.

●Altona Town

Before heading to the dungeon, it's advisable to explore the town thoroughly.
You can take quests at the guild. Always accept newly available ones.
Currently, quests can be taken from the "Old Lady in Front of the Hot Spring, Maid in Front of the Hot Spring, Hot Spring Attendant, Blacksmith."
Once you're prepared, head to the "Great Hole" from the south of town.

●To the Elf Village

Head north straight to reach the "Elf Village."
There are side paths such as the "Elf Waterfall" and the "Area where the Trent Springs." Feel free to explore.
If you're defeated in battle, you'll have an H scene with the monster that finishes you off.
Since there's full recovery, it's up to your preference. It can also be used to increase lewdness.
At intersections along the way, you'll find "Sera & Kushana." Make sure to greet them.
Before reaching the village, collect the recipe "How to Brew Tea" from the "Elf Fortress."
*You can unlock new concoction items by checking the recipes at the workshop.

●Elf Village

⮚ Speak to the elder and accept the "Elf Quest."
By completing the five corresponding subquests, you can challenge the test.
The applicable subquests can all be accepted in the "Elf Village."
"①Corpina's Treasure, ②Fallin's Ball, ③Elf Tea Party, ④Elf with Perfume"
After completing the above four, "⑤Goblin Extermination" will occur.
"Yugdo Fruit, Miracle Acorn" can be collected along the way.
Since "Flower Perfume" requires concoction, return to town after you're done with everything else.
Don't forget to speak to "Sera & Kushana" in the village.

●Altona Town

⮚To purchase the perfume recipe, you need to raise your fame to "20."
Keep completing subquests that seem achievable. The guild-related ones are recommended.

Additionally, you can take the "Bronze Promotion" at the guild and the "One-Star Workshop" test at the alchemy association.

In the north of town, there's a "Guess the Box Quiz" event where you receive the "Trent Staff" if you answer correctly.

It's quite a strong weapon early on, so be sure to get it if the event occurs.

Once you reach fame "20," purchase "Beginner Perfume Mixing" from the tool shop.
After crafting "Flower Perfume" at the workshop, return to report. It's okay to detour with subquests first.
*I had fame over 50 around this point. Perhaps I overdid it a bit...!

●Elf Village

⮚ After achieving the perfume, immediately accept the "⑤Goblin Extermination" nearby.
After completing all five quests, speak to the elder and win the test battle.
After completing the Elf Quest, sleeping at home triggers the "Save the Elf Village Crisis!" event.
This is a priority quest. Head to the "Elf Village" and defeat the boss at the deepest part.
Upon returning to the first floor, you'll be in a "Drastic State (Burned)." Since the obtainable materials have also changed, head towards the "Elf Village."

*You can rest assured that you can explore whether it's in the old or new state after defeating the boss.

Upon arriving at the village, events will occur at the "Central Elf, Western Hut, Eastern Hut, and Jar."

Be cautious as there are many forced battles. Investigating the jar triggers an H-event.

Finally, confront the "Goblin King" at the village chief's house.

Since frontal attacks are all nullified by the flesh armor, aim for the side or back.
There are various attacks, but you can deal damage by involving bombs.
After defeating it, accept the "Investigation of the Mastermind" quest.

Achieve it by finding three traces in the village square. Then, directly accept "Friend of the Elf, Enemy of the Elf" from the village chief's house and head north from there to return to town via the tram at "Second Floor: Boehme Plain."

●Altona Town

Before heading to the second floor, progress with "Friend of the Elf, Enemy of the Elf."
Give acorns to "Corpina" in the slums, inquire about the situation, and give two more acorns.
Once you gather information about the culprit, talk to "Hart" at the market to move to the "Elf Forest."

Defeat "Hart" in the burned Elf Village and report to "Corpina."

That's all for now. Even if it remains on the list until the end, it's not a problem.

Before heading to the second floor, it's advisable to raise your guild rank.

You'll need "Fame 50" and "3 Rusty Daggers*3," which drop at a low probability from Goblin Rangers.

Once achieved, you can enter the "Basement Prison" at the checkpoint.
*There are no specific events.

▼Second Layer: Boehme Plain

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●Halfling Village

・Immediately to the west after entering is the "Halfling Village." Start by accepting the quest "Halfling's Friend" at the village chief's house and complete the three quests. Accept quests from the village residents: "①Troll Extermination, ②Search for Halflings, ③Rescue the Halfling Girl." Also, don't forget the recipe "Mysterious Sweets" at the village chief's house.

・① and ③ can be completed at the farthest point of the second layer, so proceed with them simultaneously. After defeating "Troll & Gazer" at the far end, rescue the girl southeast of there. Don't forget the recipe "Magic Soup" near the girl.

・Halfling from ② is located northwest of the slum street. Just talking to them is enough. Once all are completed, report to the village chief, and as before, it will lead to a combat test. After repairing, enter "Third Layer: Luluiwa Beach" from the far end and return via tram.

●Altona Town

・Before conquering the third layer, it's a good idea to raise your guild rank and workshop rank. *Achieving this as soon as possible is only the shortest route, so it's totally fine to postpone it.

・To reach Silver Rank, you need "Fame 100" and "Wild Bear Skin *3." Wild bears appear on the second layer. Passing this unlocks "Altona Castle."

※Due to specification changes, entry to the castle may only require "Fame 100" without the rank requirement.

・To reach Two-Star Workshop, you need "Fame 50," "100,000G," and "Bottled Star Sand, Hangover Cure." Star sand materials can be mined in caves. If you lack pickaxes, you can purchase them at the tool shop.

※If reaching 100,000G seems far off due to purchasing recipes, etc., it's okay to postpone this requirement.

▼Third Layer: Luluiwa Beach

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●Merfolk Village

・Speak with the village chief to accept the "Merfolk Quest" and complete the four subquests. Target quests are "①Merfolk Treatment, ②Unforgettable Taste, ③Merfolk Rescue, ④Merfolk Village Defense." Only quests ① and ② can be accepted in the vicinity, so head to the northern cave first.

・Don't forget the recipe "Cooking Master's Soup Picture Book" in the village. Additionally, "Nana" is located northwest. Speaking with her will transport you to town.

・Upon entering the cave, there are battle areas to the northwest and southeast from the central position. The battle to the northwest is for quest ③. After the battle to the southeast, returning to the village triggers quest ④ (this is also a battle).

・There are recipe books on the northeast and west coasts. Collect them. In the central-west part of the cave, there are recipes "Bow Saint Gilke's Bow Making" and "All Meat Dishes." Behind the waterfall in the northeast part of the cave, there's the recipe "Delicious Altona Cuisine."

・Complete the remaining quest ② before defeating the cave boss. After collecting the recipe (Meat Dishes), craft "Premium Smoked Meat" at the workshop and deliver it. With this, all four are completed, so talk to the village chief as usual and take the combat test.

・Finally, defeat the "Giant Club King & ?????" at the deepest part of the cave. Proceed directly to "Fourth Layer: Phantom Forest" and return via tram.

※Additional Note:
Before the boss battle, prepare "Antidotes"! A survival flag will be set for ????. After the battle, you'll receive 100,000G in the temple's basement.

●Altona Town

・You can extend the workshop to "Four Stars," but the quota of 300,000G might be tough to meet. Delivery items can be crafted from third-layer materials if you have the "Advanced Alchemy Handbook," but it's okay to postpone this for now.

▼Fourth Layer: Spectral Forest

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●Horonda Village

・Head north to defeat the boss at "Horonda Village." This area is relatively short. Make sure to collect all the recipe books scattered around! Speak with "Meifan" at the entrance.

・From the entrance, "World Sweets" to the west, "Devil's Cuisine" in the center, and "Supreme Soap Making Method" in the northeast of the second map.

・In the houses of "Horonda Village," find "World Regional Cuisine" and "Angel Dust Crafting Method." At the cliff top (move from the northeast of the previous map), find "World Sweets" and "New Translation Tea Way."

・In the northeast of the village, an H-scene with "Meifan" will occur. Talk to the knight in front of the village, defeat the "Undead King" inside, and this layer is cleared. To return, use the tram to "Fifth Layer: Ancient Tower."

●Altona Town

・Regarding the recipe obtained earlier, "Angel Dust," when concocted, can be sold for 40,000G. In version 1.00, alchemy was supposed to increase the wickedness level, but due to a bug, this effect was disabled. However, in version 1.01, it seems this will change so that wickedness does not increase. You can make good use of this for money-making.

・Before tackling the fifth layer, it's advisable to raise your guild rank and workshop rank. However, it's perfectly fine to postpone this as it can be achieved at the earliest at this point.

・For the Gold Rank, you'll need "Fame 150" and "Sharp Claws*3." Giant Crabs spawn on the third layer.

・For the Four-Star Workshop, you'll need "Fame 100," "1,000,000G," and "Death Perfume." You can obtain materials on the fourth layer, and money-making should be fine with selling Angel Dust. Regarding the workshop rank, it's not urgent, so it's up to you whether to tackle the fifth layer first.

▼Fifth Layer: Messothian Needle

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●Inside the Tower

・In the ancient lab on the east side, find "Theory of Temporal Jumping," "Staff Crafting Memo of Life and Death," and "Recipe for Philosopher's Stone." These are necessary for concocting "Galmira's Wings." Make sure to collect them.

・Head north and talk to "Dan" in front of the treasure vault. Proceed to the deepest part and collect "Broken Wings" and the "Key to the Dragon's Treasure Vault."

・Proceeding into the treasure vault triggers a battle with the "Ancient Dragon." If you win this battle, the Great Hole is completely conquered! Let's do our best!

●Altona Town

・Once you return, the only thing left is to aim for the "Five-Star Workshop"! You'll need "Fame 200" and "2,000,000G," and the delivery item is "Galmira's Wings." The materials needed are "Broken Wings," "Ancient Dragon's Heart," and "Ebon Soul." You might have just obtained two of them? The soul drops from the boss on the fourth layer. There's a possibility you used it up with Death Perfume!

・For making money, it's recommended to craft a large quantity of Angel Dust and sell it. You can find the materials by going back one floor from the boss floor on the fourth layer and advancing from the northeast, where they drop in sets of five.

●Towards the Final Stage

・When you reach Five-Star Rank, an event will occur. Proceed to the castle, enter through the back door, and it will lead to a boss battle. Progressing up to this point is perfectly fine!

※After the ending, you'll return to the state you were in the moment you achieved Five-Star Rank.

・Beyond this point, there's no turning back. ※Saving is recommended.
Travel to the past, witness the event, then invade the castle from the back and destroy the magic barrier. Progress to the second floor for the "Final Boss Battle," a double battle. Achieve victory, and you'll reach the ending!

※Note: After clearing, you can return to the reminiscence room and go back to just before traveling to the past.

・After clearing, you can move to the reminiscence room and unlock everything at your discretion. However, it seems that flags might get messed up, so if you plan to collect them manually, it's best to hold off. Then, enjoy clearing any remaining subquests and indulging in H-events. Well done!

Correction note

To maintain consistency with the terms used by Kagura in their translation:
- the name of the Fourth Layer has been adjusted from "Phantom Forest" to "Spectral Forest".
- the name of the Fifth Layer has been adjusted from "Ancient Tower" to "Messothian Needle".

[EdenGenesisWs]

@Windblade, could you please use the following format when providing corrections:

Incorrect Sentence: "[insert the incorrect sentence here]"

Corrected Version: "[insert your suggested correction here]"

I couldn't find the text you want me to replace. I used Ctrl + F to search, but none of the text matched. I need both the Incorrect Sentence and the Corrected Version as shown above to process your request.

[windblade]

Edit: I've reworded my response, since it occurred to me that the full names of these quests might be an issue with the content guidelines. I have no idea if Steam is touchy about certain keywords in guides.

New (safer):
A: To unlock it you must complete a chain of quests at the adventure guild given by the brothel. Finish all quests where the giver is the brothel, with the last one being "C***********n is Vital 2". For Sheryl to work there, you'll need 30 or more "Lewdness" points.

New (full):
A: To unlock it you must complete a chain of quests at the adventure guild given by the brothel. The quests you must complete are: Massages are Foreplay => Always Rock Hard => Lotion Play => Angel's Hold Job => Angel Dick Reverse R*** => Contraception Is Vital => Contraception is Vital 2. For Sheryl to work as a prostitute, you'll need 30 or more "Lewdness" points.

[EdenGenesisWs]

@AngelBoi7, I had expected the Append DLC included in the Steam version of the game to bring more enhancements, as it was advertised on Dlsite with several exciting additions.

When I find some free time, I'll dive into the Steam version to apply necessary updates. In the meantime, if you notice any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, please help me by using the following format to suggest corrections:

Incorrect Sentence: "[insert the incorrect sentence here]"

Corrected Version: "[insert your suggested correction here]"

This will make it easier for me to update the guide effectively and maintain consistency in our writing style. I greatly appreciate your input and will certainly acknowledge everyone's contributions in the updated guide.

[EdenGenesisWs]

@Kenshinno,
If you can't find "Ebon Soul" in the game, don't worry. I played and translated the game from its original Japanese version, so I might have used a different term. The translator for the Kagura version clearly chose a different expression. Since my guide was created some time ago and I haven't yet finished Kagura's translated version, I haven't had the chance to verify the consistency between our translations, which could explain the vocabulary differences. I will try to find time to play through the game and update the term to match the one used by Kagura's translator for greater consistency. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

[EdenGenesisWs]

@Windblade, I'll make the necessary corrections when I find some time. Your help with rephrasing would be greatly appreciated, and I'll be sure to credit you in the guide for your assistance.

Currently, I'm engrossed in translating a Japanese game into English and proofreading another game set to launch on Steam soon. My schedule is quite packed, so managing everything on my own might be challenging.

Thank you in advance for your invaluable support. Just send me the original sentence along with your suggested corrections, and I'll make sure to acknowledge your contributions in the guide.

[Kenshinno]

@EdenGenesisWs what "Ebon Soul" ? i cant find it

[windblade]

@EdenGenesisWs Under Frequent Asked Questions, "Q: How do I access the brothel?" is wrong.
-There is no single "Prostitute Quest". It's a chain of quests at the guild offered by the brothel as I described previously, starting with "Massages are Foreplay" and ending with "Contraception is Vital 2".
-The guide says you'll need 30 or more "Bad Girl" points to work at the brothel, but this is incorrect, you need 30 or more Lewdness.

[AngleBoi7]

Guild Ranks: the extra ones can not be reached by the MC, and no one in the game is mentioned as having the last one.

Unlocked scenes do not carry in New Game+, and they aren't retroactively applied to older saves.

[EdenGenesisWs]

@AngleBoi7 : It was just a simple typo. I've corrected it.

@windblade : I'm unsure about what needs correction here. Additionally, all the translations provided are my own interpretations of the Japanese words into English. If you have the accurate titles used by Kagura, I'll replace them with my translations, as there can be multiple ways to translate the same sentence from Japanese to English. Thanks!

[AngleBoi7]

Also, MC's name is Sheryl, with a S, not Cheryl, with a C.