Ultimate AI Limit Beginner’s Guide [Best Stats, Gear, Weapons & More]

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for AI Limit beginners! Though there are tutorials within the game, they aren’t overly detailed, so you’ll need to discover many aspects on your own. But don’t worry, we’ve learned from past mistakes and have some tips to help you get started. Let’s dive in!

Best Stats to Upgrade in the Early Game in AI Limit

In the initial phase of AI Limit, focus on maximizing two key attributes: Life and Strength. Life, being Overpowered (OP), offers a more lenient gameplay experience as having higher Health Points (HP) means you’ll be less likely to die early on, which prevents you from dealing damage if you’re not alive. Strength, conversely, is crucial because it determines the effectiveness of most weapons in the early stages that scale with this attribute. Prioritize investing in Life first, followed by Strength thereafter. Other stats aren’t as important until you meet specific requirements for certain weapons or spells.

How to Get & Change Seals

In AI Limit, to update your Seal, start by locating the “Seal Needle”. This item can be found inside an “abandoned structure” situated right “underneath the abandoned houses branch” within the Outer-Wall Ruins. Take a look at the picture provided for its precise position. Once you’ve obtained the Seal Needle, approach a Branch and opt for the “Modify Seal” option.

To acquire new Seals, you’ll need to:

1. Overpower formidable foes.
2. Engage in conversations with Non-Player Characters (NPCs), persisting until they repeat the same familiar dialogue.
3. Interact with memory fragments scattered across the map.
4. Or, stumble upon them as hidden collectibles.

Your initial Main Seal can be obtained by continuously talking to Shirley at the Temporary Campsite until she hands over the Pilgrim’s Seal.

Best Early Game Weapons, Armor, & Seals in AI Limit

In the table provided, you will discover the top weapons for the initial stages of the game, along with armor and Seals in AI Limit. These items come with their respective stats and guidelines on how to locate them. Regard any items you come across during the early game that aren’t listed as less efficient alternatives.

Item	Stats	How to Get
Blader Greatsword [Weapon]	Physical: 160 Strength: C Technique: E Requirements: • 12 Strength • 10 Technique	You can choose it as one of the starter weapons at the beginning of the game.
Corrupted Blader Greatsword [Weapon]	Physical: 142 Piercing: 17 Strength: C Technique: E Requirements: • 15 Strength • 10 Technique	Defeat a corrupted Blader on the road between the Abandoned Houses and the Cemetery. The extra DPS and stagger from Piercing when it procs is invaluable.
Metastability [Normal Seal]	Stability +50	Relive the memory next to the Before Upward Elevator Branch within the Sewer Town.
Hardened Skin [Normal Seal]	Physical Defense +50	Collect it next to a massive tree on the path between the Abandoned Houses and Cemetery Branches within the Outer-Wall Ruins area.
Seal of Pilgrim [Main Seal]	5 Normal Seal slots Stability +70 Takes 15% less damage from Poison, Piercing, and Infection. All Defense +50 when afflicted by any status ailment.	Talk with Shirley 3 times inside the Temporary Campsite when given the chance.
Iron Pot [Headwear]	Physical: 50 Fire: 40 Electricity: 0 Shatter: 20 Poison: 10 Piercing: 30 Infection: 20	Get it from a pile of tin cans on a rooftop right next to the Abandoned Houses Branch. There is a ladder you can kick down leading to that rooftop. It has very good Physical and Piercing defensive stats, which is all you need early on.
Blader Armor [Armor]	Physical: 90 Fire: 70 Electricity: 70 Shatter: 30 Poison: 40 Piercing: 40 Infection: 30	Open a safe and collect it. The safe is in a room next to the Maintenance Access Branch. Has a great balance of all defensive stats.
Blader Visor [Headwear]	Physical: 40 Fire: 30 Electricity: 30 Shatter: 20 Poison: 20 Piercing: 20 Infection: 20	Open a safe and collect it. The safe is in a room next to the Maintenance Access Branch. Has a great balance of all defensive stats.

How to Farm Early Game Upgrade Materials

There are four upgrade resources you’ll need during the early game in AI Limit, and they are:

Luminous Carbon and Luminous Diamonds for weapon upgrades.
Tiny Resonance and Contemporary Resonance for Main Seal upgrades.

As a dedicated enthusiast, I can tell you that these valuable items are often hidden as treasures scattered across the game map. If you’re looking for more direct ways to obtain them, consider farming them by taking down elite mobs. The most efficient mobs to farm seem to be Necros and Scavengers, which can typically be found in the vicinity of the Abandoned Houses Branch and moving towards the Cemetery within the Outer-Wall Ruins.

How to Increase Your Flask (Life Dew) Charges

To boost your maximum Life Dew charges, start by gathering Soil Samples from every region and hand them over to the Soil Researcher Delpha at the Temporary Campsite. In exchange, he’ll provide you with Purified Soil. You can then utilize this Purified Soil for cultivating Branches, which will result in a permanent increase of your Life Dew charges.

Best Early Game Spells & Accessories in AI Limit

In the initial stages of AI Limit, the variety of available spells and nuclei is somewhat restricted. However, a handful can be accessed quite early, and they prove beneficial not only in the mid-game but potentially extending into the late game based on your character’s development. Here are some top choices for early-game spells and nuclei in AI Limit, along with guidance on how to acquire them:

1. Fireball (Spell) – Unlock by researching Magic at the Altar of Knowledge. This spell is powerful and versatile, dealing damage and providing crowd control capabilities.

2. Healing Wave (Spell) – Obtainable through the Temple, this spell allows you to restore health to yourself or allies in a pinch.

3. Shield Wall (Nucleus) – Unlock by researching Defense at the Altar of Knowledge. This defensive nucleus can protect your entire party, making it an invaluable asset during battles.

4. Energy Orb (Nucleus) – Accessible through the Temple, this offensive nucleus deals damage to enemies and can be especially effective against those with high armor.

5. Blessing of Speed (Nucleus) – Unlock by researching Speed at the Altar of Knowledge. This speed-boosting nucleus can help your party members move faster during combat, allowing them to dodge attacks or reach enemy positions more quickly.

Item	Stats	How to Get
Turbid Nucleus [Accessory]	Retention Rate: 85% Absorption Rate: 70% Energy Absorption: Medium	Defeat the Scavenger Patriarch in the area past the Abandoned Houses Branch within the Outer-Wall Ruins.
Railgun [Spell]	Sync Cost: 20% Spirit: 10	It’s the first spell you learn in the game. It’s great for dealing with ranged enemies and doesn’t require you to invest in Spirit to use it.

General AI Limit Gameplay/Progression Tips & Tricks

Spend all your Crystals before you switch Nuclei to maximize your Crystals usage.
Use weapons with Pierce/Poison as the extra DPS and stagger from the outvalues the higher base DMG from elementless weapons.
Talk with NPCs repeatedly until you exhaust their dialogue. They usually give you an item after three or so interactions, so always spam Talk until they start using the same line over and over again.
Explore every area thoroughly and backtrack later if you need. There is a lot of parkour in the game and plenty of hidden areas off the beaten path that contain rare items and gear.
Don’t greed for extra attacks. Like in most Soulslike games, greed doesn’t pay off in AI Limit. Instead, dodge and weave in a few attacks whenever possible. Surviving is crucial.
Use appropriate defensive Seals and armor for the boss/area. If the boss stacks Piercing, get as much Piercing Resistance as possible; if they deal Lightning damage, stack Lightning Defense. The only stat that is universally good, especially early on, is Physical Defense.
Unlock your camera for more mobility and lock it whenever you’re in melee or using a spell for better accuracy.
Sell Goods items at vendor places for some extra Crystals. These items are meant to be sold and aren’t required for the story or anything else.
Don’t waste upgrade resources on random Seals and weapons. Save them and only use them on items you know you’ll be using for a long time.

That concludes our introductory guide to AI Limit fundamentals. If you found the information provided useful, you’ll be delighted to know that there’s plenty more on this topic available in our AI Limit section on our website. Moreover, remember to save this article for future reference, as we plan to add additional tips and insights to it in the future.

2025-03-27 16:23