Occultism Rituals | ATM10 Introduction   Occultism Rituals are advanced magical structures used in ATM10 to summon spirits, automate resources, and unlock powerful progression systems. Rituals are built using chalk circles, pedestals, and spirit-based components, forming the core of Occultism automation and progression. As players progress, rituals become increasingly complex, enabling higher-tier spirits, advanced crafting automation, and powerful late-game summoning systems. Overview Rituals in Occultism are structured magical setups used for summoning, automation, and advanced crafting. They require precise setup using chalk circles, pedestals, and spirit fire to function correctly. Used for spirit summoning and automation Enable advanced crafting and progression Require structured chalk-drawn circles Scale in complexity with progression Feature Rituals Spirit Summoning ✔ Automation ✔ Multi-Step Setup ✔ Progression-Based Scaling ✔ Core Requirements Basic Items Needed Ritual Chalk (White, Golden, Otherworld) Ritual Dowsing Rod Ritual Pedestals Spirit Fire Spirit Tablets (for advanced rituals) Information Ritual recipes and layouts may vary between ATM10 versions. Always check JEI for the most up-to-date requirements. Chalk Progression Tier Purpose Notes White Chalk Early rituals Basic spirit summoning Golden Chalk Mid-game rituals Unlocks stronger spirits Otherworld Chalk Late-game rituals Required for high-tier demons How Rituals Work Rituals follow a structured three-step process involving setup, placement, and activation. Step 1: Draw the Circle Use ritual chalk to draw the correct circle pattern. Each ritual requires a specific layout and size. Step 2: Place Components Place pedestals in designated positions Add required items to each pedestal Place spirit fire at the center Step 3: Activate Ritual Use the Ritual Dowsing Rod on the center block to activate the ritual. If correctly built, it will begin immediately. Tip Ritual failures are almost always caused by incorrect circle layout or missing pedestal items. Double-check setup before activation. Spirit System Overview Foliot – Basic automation and resource gathering Djinni – Mid-tier crafting and utility tasks Afrit – Advanced processing and fire-based automation Marid – High-tier rare automation and support functions Common Rituals Foliot Summoning Summons basic worker spirits used for early automation tasks such as gathering resources. Storage Binding Ritual Links spirits to storage systems, enabling remote access and automated item management. Spirit Tier Upgrade Ritual Upgrades spirits through progression tiers (Foliot → Djinni → Afrit). Mid-Game Ritual Uses Automated crafting systems Ore processing and refinement Resource generation loops Storage logistics automation Advanced Ritual Concepts Demon Summoning High-tier rituals used to bind powerful entities for automation and utility. These require rare materials and complex multi-layer circle designs. Multi-Pedestal Rituals Advanced rituals that require multiple pedestals with synchronized item inputs for transformation or progression effects. Warning Advanced rituals often fail if even one pedestal input is incorrect. Automation setups should be tested before scaling. Common Mistakes Using incorrect chalk tier Misaligned ritual circles Missing pedestal items Incorrect spirit fire placement Activating rituals prematurely Pro Tips Build rituals in flat, chunk-loaded areas Pre-plan layouts before drawing chalk Label ritual setups for reuse Keep spare chalk for recovery Tip Once optimized, rituals become one of the strongest automation tools in Occultism, especially when combined with spirit upgrades. Quick Summary Chalk defines structure Pedestals hold required items Spirit fire activates rituals Dowsing rod triggers execution Spirits enable automation and progression