This is a guide on how to use Job Crests in the game Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. Read on to learn more about how to increase Job Affinity at the Smithy with the Smith Hammer III!

How to Use Job Crests

Obtain the Smith Hammer III to Use

Job Crests can be used to raise the Job Affinity of a specific piece of Weapon or Armor at the Smithy. However, even if you have a Job Crest, it is not usable until you obtain a specific item: Smith Hammer III.

This item is a reward for completing the side mission: Indigo Memories: The Stabbed. This side mission is hidden, and can only be unlocked by interacting with a Memory Memento purple orb in the main mission: The Suffering of Fools.

How to Unlock Indigo Memories: The Stabbed

How to Unlock
At the beginning of the mission, go to the left gate to the Path of the Forlorn.
After crossing the first bridge that goes upwards, go to the right to find an area filled with spike traps and holes.
Go down on the hole on the right. This is the one with the bones sticking out.
Drop down to find the Stranger's Memory that unlocks the side mission.

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Raise Job Affinity with Job Crests at the Smithy

Once you obtain Smith Hammer III, you can now use Job Crests to raise the Job Affinity of a chosen weapon or piece of armor.

Step	Explanation
1	Go to Smithy and choose Upgrade Job Affinity
2	Select a piece of Equipment
3	Use the required amount of Job Crests.
4	Collect more crests to upgrade further!

What are Job Crests?

Job Crests are special items that can be used to raise the Job Affinity of weapons and armor in the Smithy. These crests are found in random loot boxes and are occasionally dropped by random enemies.

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