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Ys 10: Nordicsfeatures some of the series’s best and most fleshed-out character development. The character interactions in theYsseries have evolved thanks to the inclusion of building affinity with the party and crew members. Raising affinity with certain characters also unlocks special stories called ‘Interludes’. The affinity mechanic will become available at the end of Chapter 2, when Adol gets named ‘Adol the Red’ and becomes Karja’s Shield Brother. This guide will show you how to increase affinity with crew and party members inYs 10: Nordics.
Checking A Character’s Affinity In Ys 10: Nordics
When Adol meets importantparty membersand allies relevant to the story, you may raise his affinity with them to gain rewards and new cutscenes. Moreover, maxing out Affinity with all the characters in the Journal will unlock the ‘Sandra’s Socialite’trophy/achievement. The first character, Adol, will gain an increase in Affinity level, Karja. However, it’s also good to keep checking Karja and Adol’s friends and allies levels. To check a character’sAffinitylevel use the following steps:
How To Raise A Character’s Affinity In Ys 10: Nordics
Even though the first occurrence of raising Affinity happens at the end of Chapter 2, To increase affinity, Adol must find presents for hisparty membersand allies which become available after escaping Termina Island. Once he has them, he can give the gifts to his friends on the ship. Once he locates a present, the game will instruct you on whom to deliver it to while piloting the ship. Open theAction menu,select the Present Icon, and select the character it’s meant for.
Present Location
The Rune Sword
Purchased from the Baudin & Co merchant ship after leaving Termina Island.
A red treasure chest on Breezy Isle
A red treasure chest on Falun Island
Peculiar Hárr Woodcarving
Found in a red treasure chest inside Fort Torvik on Raufos Island
Foreign-Made Gauntlets
Purchase the treasure map B from the Rare Finds Gregario merchant ship. Travel to the location on the map.
Purchased from Anika’s Goods after starting Chapter 6
A red treasure chest inside the Ruined Capital of Ribe
A reward for recapturing the Abandoned Mine
