Chapter
6
Defeating the Aster Protoflorian in Chapter 5 unlocks the Creature Comforts retail network, which really opens up your upgrading options. The organic Components sold there can get any Weapon or Accessory to a ×3 multiplier relatively cheaply (at the moment, 36 Sturdy Bones at a cost of 2,880 gil is your best bet). It is almost always cost effective to get an item to a ×3 multiplier before using mechanical Components for EXP.