HELLO AND WELCOME 

This is a brief guide about what processing is , how to do it , and what you can get from it.

You can access the processing tab by pressing (L).

As the name suggests , Processing is a type of lifeskill where u can perform certain actions on items to convert them into other items or further refine them.

There are 12 different types of Processing.

 1. Shaking.

 2. Grinding.

 3. Chopping.

 4. Drying.

 5. Filtering.

 6. Heating.

 7. Simple Alchemy.

 8. Simple Cooking.

 9. Imperial cuisine.

10. Imperial Alchemy.

11. Guild Processing. (Can only be done inside a guild house.)

12. Manufacturing.

Which type of processing can be done to which item can be seen in crafting notes (F2).

Every time u search an item that can be processed , there will be a processing type listed in the description.

There are 3 tiers for processing.

T1 , these can be done by anyone , without any knowledge.

T2 , can only be done after getting a beginner level knowledge.

T3 , can be performed after getting a skilled level knowledge.

Following is the example for tiers.

	RAW Material		TIER 1		TIER 2		TIER 3
	LOG		PLANK		PLYWOOD		STURDY PLYWOOD
	ORE		MELTED SHARD		INGOT		CRYSTAL

The Knowledge to perform this type of processing can be earned by doing quests.

There is a questline called [Training Paradaigm] and [Skilled Paradigm]

These can be found in the quest tab (O) under ''suggested'' section.

These quests will only be availalbe if you have enough Combat and gathering level.

Level needed for Training Paradigm is Character level 20+ and gathering Level Apperentice 4+

Level needed for Skilled Paradigm is Character level 20+ , Processing level Professional 5+ , Gathering level Skilled 10+

All types of Processing : Beginner knowledge (can be gained by completing Training Paradigm).

[NOTE: Some knowledge can also be gained simply through leveling up the processing lifeskill , everytime you process any material , you gain processing exp.]

MASS PROCESS : Mastery effect for processing is mass production , which lets you process multiple batches of processing in a single attempt.

Eg. Normal processing would let you grind 1 wheat grain into 1~4 wheat flour.

      Mass processing will let you grind 100 wheat into 200~350 wheat flour. (numbers just for example , they may vary 

      depending on RNG and your mastery.)

      Higher the mastery , Higher the number of materials you can process in one go.

Like other lifeskills , there are mastery clothes for Processing.

LOGGIA / CARTA / MANOS Craftsman's Clothes.

Like Gathering tools , every type of processing has its own processing tool.

Same as other mastery gear , they come in 3 Tiers.

LOGGIA / TECHTON / MANOS.

Each gear has a different name assigned to its processing tool.
Following is the table to keep it easy.

As I have mentioned in earlier guides , life skills are interrelated , which means resources obtained by performing one lifeskill can be used in another.

In this case , Processed items can be mainly used for Cooking , Alchemy , Trading.

Or you can simply sell the processed items on Central Market for quick and easy silver.

So it is upto you , how you want to make use of the resources obtained from processing.

Keep in mind that Processing is one of the most weight-dependant lifeskills.

More weight means more efficiency.

To boost it even further, you can buy the Venecil Dress Set (Female) or Karki Suit Set (Male).

This costume set lets you process items directly from storage.

The original material will stay in storage , but the output material will go in your inventory.

It also gives you 3% more Processing success rate.

Thats it for this guide.

I hope it helps you get started.
Good luck :)