At a glance
- The current categories are Metal, Composite, Fiber, Chemicals, Energy, and Idea.
- Dismantling items in the Refiner produces corresponding traces, with valuable raid finds generally producing more.
- Spend traces to charge replication blueprints and restore their remaining replication count.
How to collect the Chronotraces you need
- Choose one blueprint in the Replicator instead of trying to fund everything.
- Write down the Chronotrace types and amounts the blueprint still needs.
- Select a raid whose marked resource zones and environment are likely to contain matching item types.
- Extract first-time recipe items and objective loot before collecting generic trace material.
- Preview dismantling outputs in the Refiner and stop as soon as the blueprint requirement is met.
The six Chronotrace types
The official crafting update names Metal, Composite, Fiber, Chemicals, Energy, and Idea as separate resource types. A blueprint can require a mixture of them.
Use the Refiner preview to check which types an item returns and how much you will receive. The names alone do not establish a reliable item-to-resource recipe, so check the output before dismantling.
Sources: 250 Shades of Liberty
Fix inefficient trace farming
You collect everything and still lack one trace.Check the blueprint before deployment and prioritize the Chronotrace types it still needs.
You dismantle valuable gear automatically.Compare blueprint progress with the value of keeping a complete replacement kit.
A route is described as a guaranteed source.Treat environment and community routes as search hints. Confirm each item through the Refiner preview.
Sources & references
- 250 Shades of LibertyOfficial
Official list of six trace categories, dismantling source, and blueprint uses.
- Update 0.4.0.50Official
Current return adjustments for rare documents and trace refining.
- ChronotracesWiki
Current storage and use reference, checked against the official six-category list.