# Gem Stones {% hint style="info" %} These are used to give a stat boost to an item. Different colors provide different effects. Read more [here](/items/enchants-and-amplifyers.md#gem-stones). {% endhint %} ### Fireborn Gem The Fireborn Gem is a defensive augment primarily used to mitigate fire-based threats, essential for traversing volcanic regions like the **Molten Valleys** or fighting enemies in the **Gate of Flames**. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Gemcutter's Table\ **Application:** Drag & drop on armor pieces. **Ingredients:** * Raw Fireborn Shards (found in volcanic zones) * Polishing Dust #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Fire Damage Reduction 10.0 | Success Rate 100% * **Advanced:** Fire Damage Reduction 25.0 | Success Rate 90% * **Unique:** Fire Damage Reduction 45.0 | Success Rate 75% * **Ultimate:** Fire Damage Reduction 70.0 | Success Rate 60% #### Trivia * Miners in the **Molten Valleys** often wear unrefined chunks of this gem as lucky charms. * The "Ultimate" variant is rumored to be cool to the touch even when thrown into lava. *** ### Cold Steel Gem A favored gem among cryomancers and northern warriors, the Cold Steel Gem enhances critical strikes and amplifies ice elemental damage. It is highly sought after during the **Frostfall Freeze** event. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Gemcutter's Table\ **Application:** Drag & drop on weapons. **Ingredients:** * Frozen Ore (harvested in **Snowpeak**) * Steel Filings #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Crit Chance 3.0 | Ice Dmg +7% | Success Rate 100% * **Advanced:** Crit Chance 5.0 | Ice Dmg +13% | Success Rate 90% * **Unique:** Crit Chance 7.0 | Ice Dmg +20% | Success Rate 75% * **Ultimate:** Crit Chance 10.0 | Ice Dmg +35% | Success Rate 60% #### Trivia * Known as "Winter's Bite" by the barbarians of the north. * Often incompatible with Flameheart Gems due to elemental conflict lore. *** ### Holy Gem The Holy Gem is the bane of the undead, providing massive boosts to light damage and general damage reduction. It sees peak usage during the **Bloodmoon Rising** event to counter the surge of dark creatures. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Altar of Light / Gemcutter's Table\ **Application:** Drag & drop on weapons or armor. **Ingredients:** * Sunstone Fragments (found during **Celestial Convergence**) * Purified Water #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Dmg Reduction 3.0 | Light Dmg +20% | Success Rate 100% * **Advanced:** Dmg Reduction 4.0 | Light Dmg +28% | Success Rate 90% * **Unique:** Dmg Reduction 5.0 | Light Dmg +35% | Success Rate 75% * **Ultimate:** Dmg Reduction 7.0 | Light Dmg +50% | Success Rate 60% #### Trivia * Paladins of **Firstia** are given a Novice Holy Gem upon completing their vows. * It glows faintly when near undead enemies (purely cosmetic lore effect). *** ### Fortify Gem A staple for tank builds and guardians, the Fortify Gem boosts physical defense, stamina, and resistance to being knocked back. Essential for fighting heavy-hitting bosses like **Foreman Gornak**. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Gemcutter's Table\ **Application:** Drag & drop on armor. **Ingredients:** * Dense Rock (mined in **Tinlock Mines**) * Turtle Shell Fragments #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Defense 3.0 | Max Stamina 1.0 | Knockback Res 0.1 * **Advanced:** Defense 6.0 | Max Stamina 3.0 | Knockback Res 0.2 * **Unique:** Defense 12.0 | Max Stamina 5.0 | Knockback Res 0.3 * **Ultimate:** Defense 20.0 | Max Stamina 8.0 | Knockback Res 0.5 #### Trivia * "Stand like a mountain" is the inscription often carved into Ultimate Fortify Gems. * Highly valued in **Quarnton** for its utility in the Quadrant Arena. *** ### Explosive Hit Gem A mythical rarity gem that adds an area-of-effect (AoE) explosive proc to attacks. Unlike other gems, this provides a unique active ability rather than just passive stats. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Master Artificer's Bench\ **Application:** Drag & drop on weapons. **Ingredients:** * Volatile Powder * Pink Crystal Core (rare drop) #### Stats (Mythical Tier) * **Ability:** Sparkle Attack (Radius 5.0, Damage 10.0) * **Cooldown:** 0.1s * **Success Rate:** 100% #### Trivia * Originally banned in **Noviceton** duels due to excessive collateral damage. * The "pink" color is said to be a result of mixing unstable mana with ruby dust. *** ### Archmage Gem The Archmage Gem is the premier choice for spellcasters, boosting overall magic damage and mana capacity. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Enchanter's Study\ **Ingredients:** * Mana Crystals * Stardust #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Magic Dmg +5% | Max Mana +10 * **Advanced:** Magic Dmg +10% | Max Mana +25 * **Unique:** Magic Dmg +18% | Max Mana +50 * **Ultimate:** Magic Dmg +30% | Max Mana +100 #### Trivia * Worn by the librarians of the **Octave Conservatory**. * Humming with a low pitch sound when fully charged with mana. *** ### Bloodlust Gem A sinister gem favored by berserkers, granting life-steal on hit at the cost of success rate stability. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Dark Altar\ **Ingredients:** * Vampire Fang * Red Agate #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Lifesteal 1% | Success Rate 100% * **Advanced:** Lifesteal 2% | Success Rate 90% * **Unique:** Lifesteal 3.5% | Success Rate 75% * **Ultimate:** Lifesteal 5% | Success Rate 60% #### Trivia * Popular during the **Bloodmoon Rising** event. * Rumored to make the wielder hungrier than usual. *** ### Swiftness Gem Enhances movement speed and attack speed, perfect for scouts and rangers. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Gemcutter's Table\ **Ingredients:** * Wind Essence * Topaz #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Move Speed +2% | Atk Speed +1% * **Advanced:** Move Speed +4% | Atk Speed +2% * **Unique:** Move Speed +7% | Atk Speed +4% * **Ultimate:** Move Speed +10% | Atk Speed +7% #### Trivia * Couriers in **Midway Crossing** swear by these for their boots. * Often nicknamed "The Courier's Stone." *** ### Thunderfury Gem Infuses weapons with lightning damage and chance to chain lightning to nearby foes. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Gemcutter's Table\ **Ingredients:** * Storm Core * Electrum Bar #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Lightning Dmg +5% | Chain Chance 2% * **Advanced:** Lightning Dmg +10% | Chain Chance 4% * **Unique:** Lightning Dmg +20% | Chain Chance 7% * **Ultimate:** Lightning Dmg +35% | Chain Chance 12% #### Trivia * The storm patterns inside the gem move in real-time. * Dangerous to handle during rainstorms without insulation. *** ### Nature's Blessing Gem Boosts healing received and grants minor health regeneration. #### Recipe **Crafting Station:** Druidic Shrine\ **Ingredients:** * Living Root * Jade #### Stats per Tier * **Novice:** Healing Received +5% | Regen +1 HP/5s * **Advanced:** Healing Received +10% | Regen +2 HP/5s * **Unique:** Healing Received +20% | Regen +4 HP/5s * **Ultimate:** Healing Received +35% | Regen +8 HP/5s #### Trivia * Favorite of the **Verdancy Festival** attendees. * Smells faintly of pine needles and fresh earth. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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