Besides Healing Charges, or Life Dews, players can also trade Nucleus in AI Limit. Just like how fallen main bosses in Elden Ring drop stat-boosting items, AI Limit implements the same game mechanics. A Nucleus is the core part of a boss enemy in AI Limit. When you defeat a boss, you often get its Nucleus as a drop. You can equip a Nucleus to change some of your stats, or you can trade it for powerful weapons.
In AI Limit, there are many weapons and armor sets to find, but not all of them are easy to get. Some gear is sold by merchants, while others require trading special items called Nucleus. Trading Nucleus is something players can only do later in the game, and it’s an important part of upgrading your gear and becoming stronger.
If you’re wondering how to use that shiny Nucleus you found, this guide will explain everything about trade Nucleus in AI Limit—what Nucleus are, how to get them, and where to trade them.
Where to Trade Nucleus in AI Limit
To trade Nucleus in AI Limit, you need to progress to the Underground Parish level, which you reach after defeating the Cleansing Knight.
Once you arrive at the Underground Parish, tag the nearby Branch to save your progress, then move through the hallway. You’ll meet a doctor named Adrammalech and his robot assistant, Assis. Talk to Adrammalech, and he will offer to trade for your Nucleus. If you don’t want to trade with him, you can also speak to Assis.
Trading Nucleus requires both the boss’ Nucleus and several thousand Crystals. Keep in mind that you usually cannot get duplicates of the same Nucleus from unique bosses in one playthrough. This means you should be careful about which Nucleus you trade, as it might be a long time before you get another one.
However, if you want to keep your Nucleus, here’s everything you need to know about it.
What are Nucleus in AI Limit?
Nucleus affect three main stats:
- Absorption Rate: How many Crystals you get after defeating enemies.
- Retention Rate: How many Crystals you keep after dying.
- Energy Absorption: How much Mud Energy (also called Sync Rate) you gain after defeating enemies. This does not affect energy gained from basic attacks.
How to Get & Use Nucleus in AI Limit
Most bosses drop a Nucleus when defeated. However, some bosses like the Three-Faced Pardoner or the Saint drop equipment instead. These equipment pieces can be very strong, so don’t be disappointed if you don’t get a Nucleus from every boss.
At first, you can either equip a Nucleus or sell it for Crystals. We strongly recommend not selling your Nucleus because you can trade them for powerful boss weapons later.
And that’s all you need to know about where to find and trade Nucleus in AI Limit. For more AI Limit content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.
