# Gem Stones

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These are used to give a stat boost to an item. Different colors provide different effects. Read more [here](https://wiki.coldmc.com/items/enchants-and-amplifyers/..#gem-stones).
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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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).

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### 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."

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### 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.

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### 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.