How to Level Up Crops in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
Written by Priya Kapoor
To level up crops in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, you’ll need to use the Sacred Sword or rely on certain villagers with special traits. Higher-level seeds lead to better crop quality, stronger cooking recipes, and higher sale prices... so yeah, it’s absolutely worth the effort.
Here’s how it all works.
Use the Sacred Sword on Grown Crops
Slice Instead of Harvest
Once a crop is fully grown, equip the Sacred Sword and hit the crop instead of harvesting it normally.
This gives you seeds instead of the crop
You have a chance to get a higher-level seed
You’ll also multiply your seed stock without buying more
The odds of getting a higher-level seed improve the more you do this with lower-level crops. It’s a slow grind at first, but the results pay off.
Get Help from Villagers
Assign the Right Trait
Some villagers have a trait that gives them a chance to increase seed level when they harvest crops. You can assign them to the field, but...
They’re usually less efficient than doing it yourself
Seed level gains from villagers are random and lower chance
If you want full control over your crop leveling, stick to the Sacred Sword method.
Max Seed Level
The maximum seed level is 9. Once you hit that, you’ll be producing the best version of that crop.
Great for high-tier cooking
Boosts the sale price significantly
Worth prioritizing for rare seeds, especially golden crops
Final Blurb
Leveling your crops in Guardians of Azuma isn’t instant, but it’s simple. Use the Sacred Sword to convert crops into seeds and slowly bump up the level over time.
Once you’ve got a level 9 seed, you can multiply it and make your farm way more profitable... or just show off your perfect pumpkin.
FAQ
Q: How do I level up seeds in Guardians of Azuma?
Use the Sacred Sword on grown crops to get seeds, with a chance to increase their level.
Q: What’s the max seed level?
Seed level caps at 9.
Q: Can villagers level up seeds for you?
Yes, but it's rare and less reliable than doing it yourself with the Sacred Sword.
Q: Do higher-level seeds sell for more money?
Yes, both the seeds and the crops from them sell for more gold.
Q: Should I level up all crops or just some?
Focus on rare or golden crops first, since they give the best return.
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