#protocores

[hananoami]

If it's not too much of a hassle, could you sometime make a little guide on protocores? They're very confusing to get the hang of. Completely understandable if it's too much, of course! You can simply just tell which ones to focus on. Again, thank you for all your help.

Rather than make my own I'll just refer you to the ones I've seen floating around and have used in the past. These player/community made guides range from introductory to Protocores to some a bit more detailed. Of course, play style is entirely up to you so you don't have to follow them absolutely and can use them as a reference.

How to use Protocores by @/myusuchaa on Twitter covers the basics.

Other guides I've found helpful are the following:

Love and Deepspace Ultimate Protocore Guide - by Rosehappa on YouTube is a good introductory to protocores. They explain what protocores are and briefly cover attributes. Most of the information they go over can be found in game too.

Love and Deepspace Protocore Guide: for late game by /u/Duchess_Aria on Reddit has a guide out for late game protocores. They have a detailed roadmap for late game core farming. It has been updated as of March 26, 2024.

Public Guide to Protocores 101 by Charm with Q/C by the rest of the guide team in the Official Love and Deepspace Discord. This is by far the most comprehensive guide on protocores that I have seen. They cover everything from the basics of protocores to in-depth stat guide with different builds.

Hopefully you will find these resources useful. Again, I want to reiterate that there is no right or wrong way to play. Play style will vary from player to player depending on your team build and personal preference. Find something that will work best for you in order to help you clear the trials you are working on. Fighting! ♡(੭´͈ ᐜ `͈)੭

[luminafights]

⋆˙⟡ Double Core Drop is back! Your first ten Core Hunt drops for the day are doubled until November 3rd.

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This is a good time for you to push yourself to clear the highest level of Core Hunts that you can, if you haven't already!

Remember:

Core Hunt 7 guarantees 1 SSR protocore per run.

Core Hunts 8 and 9 is a chance of up to 2 SSR protocores per run.

Core Hunt 10 guarantees 2 SSR protocores per run.

Good protocores make a world of difference in combat. Seize this opportunity to farm for really good ones! Good luck, and happy hunting!!

[starmocha]

PEOPLE ARE ALREADY THEORIZING THAT HE'S BEEN POSSESSED

[aiya-x]

NO RESTRAINT IS CORRECT

They just wanted to fuck. 😩

[love-and-deepspace-wiki]

Helloooo your blog is a liver saver for lore enthusiast like me! You know, although infold hadn't release much info on certain crucial aspect in the game but I was wondering what's your take or theory on how Protocore Syndrome works? Is it just another name for a Heart failure Disease or something more? Would love to read more of your fanon idea on it! And thank you for creating this amazing wiki blog! 💕💕💕

Ayyyy lore enthusiasts gang~ And of course! Thank you for reading! Sorry this took SO long to reply to. Had to do some major studying for this one lol.

I want to start off by saying that medical knowledge is not my area of expertise, so this is purely a layman's best interpretation based on everything I could learn at Google University 🤣 I managed to decipher her electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) report results. But as for what irl diagnosis those results indicate, I simply lack the expertise required to deduce that answer. Even though I couldn't answer the second part of your question (believe me, I tried so hard 😭), I hope this post is still useful to you! To any medical or med school folk out there, now is your time to shine and save the day (pls 🙏).

How Protocore Syndrome Works?

The basic in-game description of Protocore Syndrome is very rudimentary and doesn't really give us a lot to go off of. But here's what we know:

Protocore Syndrome: From the "Deepspace Messages" section of the in-game Spacepedia resource, we learn that it is a unique disease caused by Protocores. There are different types, and they harm the human body in various ways. Currently, the known types are A, E, and Y

Type Y Protocore Syndrome: From the description given in the World Underneath story "No Morning", we learn that it is a heart syndrome that involves that hides in various organs and systems, with a long latency period, and slow progression. By the time it's detected, it's often too late. There is currently no known cure.

Still digging for concrete information to confirm the protaganist's diagnosis, but the story seems to infer she has Protocore Syndrome. (If you have any screenshots or resources that definitively identify her condition, pls dm me and I'll credit you).

From Zayne's statements during her chapter 1 appointment, we learn that she has Protocore fragments in her heart. He goes on to specify the following symptoms:

Heart arrhythmia

Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

Heart murmurs

The game shows us glimpses of her medical paperwork too. We are shown her ECG report and summary. After covering her report, I'll explain some potential discrepancies (emphasis on "potential" since I'm nowhere near an expert lol).

ECG Basics:

We're going to get a little technical here. But I think we'll get the most value from the analysis once we understand what we're looking at. The ECG shown in-game is a standard 12-lead report, producing 12 individual strips.

Leads:

There are the six limb leads: I, II, III, aVR (augmented vector right), aVL (augmented vector left), and aVF (augmented vector foot).

Then, there are the six chest leads: V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, and V6.

Intervals & Waves:

For the report details to make more sense, here's a quick reference to aid in the interpretation of different waves, wave interval, gain settings, and speed settings.

And, based on the gain and speed settings detailed below, each small square on her chart represent 40 milliseconds (ms) and each large squares represents 200 ms.

ECG Report Analysis:

Gain, Speed, and Heart Rate:

Gain: 10 mm/mV

Gain is a setting on an ECG machine that controls the size of an ECG trace. The standard gain setting is 10mm/mV, meaning that 10 mm on the screen represents 1 millivolt (mV) of voltage. It appears that Akso Hospital's ECG adheres to this standard.

Speed: 25 mm/s

Speed is the paper speed setting on an ECG machine. So, the Akso Hospital's ECG machine is set to 25 mm/s (meaning that each small square on the chart represents 0.04 seconds).

Heart rate: 85 bpm

Pretty self-explanatoty, but this measures how many times her heart beats within one minute. For women, a normal resting heart rate is considered 60-100 bpm, and hers is within this range.

PR Interval: 138 ms

The PR Interval (or PQ Interval) is the distance between the start of the P wave and the start of the QRS complex. A normal PR Interval is between 120 - 200 ms. Since hers is 138 ms, she falls within the normal range.

QT & QTC Intervals:

QT Interval: 347 ms

The QT Interval is the time between the start of the QRS segment and the end of the T wave. It measures the electrical activity of the heart's ventricles. For a heart rate of 85 bpm, a normal QT Interval would generally be 380 ms or less. So, hers is normal.

QTC Interval: 411 ms

The QTC Interval is the corrected QT interval (thats what the "c" is for). It represents the time it takes the heart's ventricles to contract and relax. It is calculated by adjusting the QT interval for heart rate. A normal QTC interval for women is usually less than 460 ms. Since hers is 411 ms, she's within the normal range.

P, T, and QRS Wave Axes:

P Wave Axis: 38°

The P wave axis tells us the net direction of the P wave. A normal P wave axis is usually between 0° and 75°. Since hers is 38°, it falls within the normal range.

T Wave Axis: 65°

The T wave tells us the net direction of the T wave. A normal P wave axis is usually between 15° and 75°. Since hers is 65°, it is within the normal range.

QRS Axis: 35°

The QRS Axis tells us the average direction of electrical activity in the heart during ventricular depolarization. A normal adult QRS axis is between -30° and 90°. Since hers is 35°, she falls within the normal range.

SV1 and RV5:

SV1: 0.94 mV

SV1 represents the voltage of the S wave from the V1 lead. It is used to detect ventricular hypertrophy. A normal SV1 is considered to be less than 2.5 mV and hers is within this range.

RV5: 0.85 mV

The RV5 represents the voltage of the R wave from the V5 lead. It is used to measure electrical activity in the left ventricle. An RV5 reading is considered normal if it is less than 3.5 mV and hers is within this range.

QRS Interval: 71 ms

The QRS Interval the interval between the start of the Q wave and the end of the S wave. Represents the time it takes for electrical impulses to spread through the ventricles. A normal QRS Interval is 70-100 ms. Since hers is 71 ms, she's within the normal range.

Potential Discrepancies:

Okay. So, I thought it was a bit strange that all of her ECG readings were within the normal ranges. But I genuinely don't know if a patient can be diagnosed with an irl heart condition despite having an ECG that appears normal. Maybe its a diagnosis determined by other criteria we aren't shown?

Additionally, I looked up ECG strip examples of both cardiac arrhythmias and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). And comparing them with her charts, I don't see indications of those symptoms in there.

[yaxinqs]

don't underestimate my levels of simping and stubbornness if there's a will there's a way🗣️‼️

[zaynes-left-chesticle]

Alright I'm going to just accept my newb status here as I have somehow made it this far in the game whilst ignorant to the fact that protocores are ACTUALLY CRUCIAL.

So I'm going to turn the the experts here while I've been trying to to do a complete Protocore overhaul, strictly focusing on Crit rate and Crit Damage...

What t'f do I do if ALL of my protocores are HP or ATK focused. HP IS NOT MY PROBLEM. How the hell do you get 200%+ Crit Damage out of these?! 💀💀 Do I just need to focus on core hunts and I'll actually get useful cores or am I doing something wrong?? 😅

[chuluoyi]

how do you all pass the deepspace trial open orbit lv. 50 😭

[eepyracc]

Lnds fandom.. how are we feeling 🧍‍♀️

Because I for one, am absolutely losing it

[undermine-the-instinct]

FIRST TEN PULL OF 2025 LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[hananoami]

Server Maintenance on Aug. 7

Dear Deepspace Hunters, The game will undergo maintenance from 4:50 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on Aug. 7 (UTC+8). During this period, access to Linkon City will be temporarily unavailable. Please note that the server opening time may be adjusted according to the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding.

Bug Fixes and Optimizations

To enhance the gaming experience for all hunters, Linkon City Hall is committed to optimizing the game with each update:

Increased the inventory limit of [Protocores] from 1,000 to 2,000.

Added the new [Match Helper] function, allowing recommendation of Protocores with suitable attributes based on different Companions.

Added the new Protocore sorting function, supporting sorting by attributes and status in the [All Protocores], [Protocore Equipment], [Protocore Enhancement], and [Protocore Decomposition] interfaces. A new [Discard] feature for Protocores will also be added.

Added [Quick Select] in the [Protocore Decomposition] function, enabling batch selection of discarded or non-discarded Protocores of various rarities.

Optimized the [Input All] function in [Protocore Enhancement], with the new customizable [Auto Add Rules] to support selecting discarded or non-discarded Protocores of various rarities and setting enhancement targets.

Fixed the issue where Zayne's outfit [Aqua Tones] and certain portrait poses displayed abnormally in Glint Photobooth.

Fixed some display issues. *Please check the system notice for more optimization details.

💫New Profile Feature: Badge of Honor

After the update, you can earn corresponding badges of honor by achieving specified goals in Deepspace Trials, Hunter Contest, and Abyssal Chaos. You can display the badge on your profile. *Hunters who have already achieved the goals before the update will receive their badges directly.

💫Yesteryear Impression: Unlock Phone Content

After the update, new item [Yesteryear Impression] will be available. It can be used to unlock phone content from previous limited events. *After this update, you can participate in the [Adventure Above Clouds] event to claim [Yesteryear Impression]. Stay tuned to official announcements for future ways to obtain them.

💫Traversing Deepspace Outfit Series Available for Purchase

After the update, Traversing Deepspace Outfit Series, [Xavier: Galaxy Traveler], [Zayne: Midnight Silence], and [Rafayel: Furious Flame] will be permanently available in Shop. You can use Crystals to buy them.

💫Galaxy Explorer: New Memory Added

After the update, the 4-Star Memory [Sylus: Wild Gaze] will be added to Galaxy Explorer. You can obtain it in both Silver Galaxy and Radiant Galaxy.

[luminafights]

░ 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 - 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?

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For gold efficiency: you should decompose protocores +0 to +3, feed protocores +4 and above. For exp efficiency: it's the same either way.

Numbers, explanations, and other considerations below.

𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲── .✦

Protocores are upgradeable items that you equip onto your Memories. This guide assumes that you have a basic understanding of protocores. If you don't, I recommend reading DSV's Protocore Basics to get you started.

Decomposing is the process of breaking a protocore into raw protocore upgrade materials called Core Energy. You also get back a portion of the gold used in upgrading.

Feeding is the process of using a protocore as upgrade material directly.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬── .✦

Before going into it, here are some general considerations that you should keep in mind when deciding between decomposing and feeding:

Decomposing gives you back raw materials which then makes leveling easier to keep track of. You have more control over how many level increments to raise.

Feeding gives you the exp from the core all at once, meaning you have less control over how many level increments to raise. i.e. feeding a +15 core into a +0 core will raise it to +13 - what if all 4 rolls go into substats that you don’t like?

Feeding is quicker to do - adding in only the one upgrade material instead of adding in many upgrade materials.

Decomposing, despite the 20% gold loss, will free up your gold to use for other things like ascending Memories.

Now, let's get into more detail.

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞/𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬── .✦

𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧── .✦

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬── .✦

SSR protocores have an inherent exp value of 400 exp, which is always accounted for in full when decomposing/feeding.

Gold cost is computed at 4 gold per 1 exp.

When you decompose: you lose 20% of the exp upgrade cost, and 20% of the gold upgrade cost. Additionally, you are given the full 400 exp from the decomposed protocore.

When you feed: you lose 20% of the exp upgrade cost, but no gold loss is triggered. Instead you are charged a flat 1,600 gold fee per fed protocore. Additionally, the full 400 exp from the fed protocore is carried over.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬── .✦

Based on the findings and Decompose Gold Loss Breakdown above, we can conclude the following:

The cost to feed per protocore is 1,600 gold. Therefore, protocores where you lose less than 1,600 gold (+3 and below) are better to decompose. Any more than that and it’s on equal footing or worse compared to feeding directly.

It’s not too bad to keep decomposing up to +7 because it takes only one round of bounty hunt Beanie 9 to recover the loss.

Decomposing becomes less and less gold-efficient as you reach +12 and up especially, where it takes 4-8 hours worth of stamina to recover the loss.

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬── .✦

Thanks to Yeefu, Orodalf, Charm, and Wiwi from the Love and Deepspace official Discord server for their helpful feedback!

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠── .✦

If you find any issues with this guide, please let me know through my Asks! Changes will be logged here.

2024-06-11 6:32 PM · Original conclusions.

[starmocha]

People who suck at using the claymore, where you at, I need to be with my people 😔😔😔😔😔

[hatsampixie]

Protogod Gorester

+ Dexter for size comparison.

[narutosidebitch]

somebody please tell me what I'm doing wrong

my cards

Their protocores

[zaynes-left-chesticle]

I'm going to vomit...

Those of you who have been following me for some time know I've been sitting here pissed and struggling with random battles for MONTHS and today I finally learned the cause: it's. my. protocores. (And my complete lack of knowledge for how they actually work this ENTIRE time 💀)

People are running around here with 200+ Crit Damage and I'm like "ooh big numbers" (HP and attack) thinking I'm doing something when my crit rates are less than 10 FKING PERCENT OH MY GODDDDDDD??!!! *Puts head through a wall*

Please don't hate me but I feel like a freaking fraudulent moron for even making it this far🤦‍♀️🤣