One of the first recipes that you can make with the Item Transmuter in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the Phoenix Draft, but you need Numinous Ashes to transmute it. If, like I did, you couldn’t figure out how to get them, here’s where to find Numinous Ashes in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
How to Get Numinous Ashes in FF7R – Location Guide
Numinous Ashes are found in the Grasslands, the first open-world area you explore in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in Chapter 2. When exploring, look for rocks where you’ll find resources with the stone icon. If you’re lucky, these will sometimes be Numinous Ashes. You’ll likely pick up a fair amount of Iron Ore and Lea Titanium, too, which can also be used with the Item Transmuter.