How to Find Which GameStage Unlocks a Locked Item

When playing in a world that uses GameStages, crafting recipes often fail silently if you have not reached the right progression milestone. Instead of guessing what requirement you missed, you can check the exact stage name directly inside your inventory screen.

Checking Item Tooltips

1. Open your inventory so the EMI search panel appears along the side of your screen.

2. Browse the item list or use the search bar to locate the item you want to make, such as an Elite Energy Cube or a Robit.

3. Look for a small lock icon layered directly over the item picture, which marks anything you cannot obtain yet.

4. Hover your mouse cursor over the locked item to view its tooltip. Read the stage information in the tooltip details to see the exact stage name you need to reach.

Reading Recipe Stage Labels

Sometimes an item appears unlocked on its own, while a specific crafting method for it is still restricted:

1. Click the item in the EMI panel to open its recipe screen.

2. Look directly above the recipe layout for an added text box.

3. Read the stage label in that box to find the exact stage name required before that recipe will work.