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When creating a skill gem using an [[uncut gem]], it will be engraved at a gem level matching that of the uncut gem. Skill gems can be levelled up further using an {{il|page=Uncut Skill Gem}} up to its maximum level, typically Level 20.  
When creating a skill gem using an [[uncut gem]], it will be engraved at a gem level matching that of the uncut gem. Skill gems can be levelled up further using an {{il|page=Uncut Skill Gem}} up to its maximum level, typically Level 20.  
==Spirit gems==
{{Main|List of spirit gems}}
Spirit gems can be socketed to gain access to skills that grant buffs, trigger other skills in some way or permanent minions.
These gems have a [[spirit]] cost which need to be reserved to gain their effect.
Spirit gems can be supported by support gems but this will cause the reservation cost to go up proportional to the support gems cost multiplier.
Similar to skill gems Characters need to meet the spirit gem's [[level]] and [[attribute]] requirements and sometimes weapon requirement to be able to use them.


===Meta gems===
===Meta gems===
[[Meta (gem tag)|Meta]] gems are skill gems which often have a support component and require other skill gems to be linked to it to function. These will often [[trigger]] other gems.<br>
[[Meta (gem tag)|Meta]] gems are skill or spirit gems with the meta tag which often have a support component and require other skill gems to be linked to it to function. These will often [[trigger]] other gems.<br>
You can use multiple of them if you have enough [[spirit]] to satisfy their reservation costs.
You can use multiple of them if you have enough [[spirit]] to satisfy their reservation costs.


[[Energy]] cost is another consideration for using multiple of these gems with multiple skills. Energy is pooled, with all of it  being emptied upon a single activation of a Meta gem. This causes the lowest energy cost activation to use saved energy, not allowing the other Meta gem to activate until the energy is fulfilled. [Requires Confirmation]
[[Energy]] cost is another consideration for using multiple of these gems with multiple skills. Energy is pooled, with all of it  being emptied upon a single activation of a Meta gem. This causes the lowest energy cost activation to use saved energy, not allowing the other Meta gem to activate until the energy is fulfilled. [Requires Confirmation]


==Support gems==
==Support gems==

Revision as of 11:33, 5 December 2024

Gems are a type of item that either grants a skill (skill gem) or modifies a skill (support gem) when placed into a gem socket.

There are currently 177 different skill gems and 309 support gems in the game, for a total of 498.

Skill gems

Skill gems can be socketed to the skill to gain an active skill which can be assigned on the player's keybinds. Up to 9 skill gems can be bound simultaneously by default; items or passive skills may also grant additional skills.

Characters need to meet the skill gem's level and attribute requirements to be able to use it. Level and attribute requirements increase as a skill gem is leveled up.

When creating a skill gem using an uncut gem, it will be engraved at a gem level matching that of the uncut gem. Skill gems can be levelled up further using an Uncut Skill Gem up to its maximum level, typically Level 20.

Spirit gems

Spirit gems can be socketed to gain access to skills that grant buffs, trigger other skills in some way or permanent minions. These gems have a spirit cost which need to be reserved to gain their effect. Spirit gems can be supported by support gems but this will cause the reservation cost to go up proportional to the support gems cost multiplier. Similar to skill gems Characters need to meet the spirit gem's level and attribute requirements and sometimes weapon requirement to be able to use them.

Meta gems

Meta gems are skill or spirit gems with the meta tag which often have a support component and require other skill gems to be linked to it to function. These will often trigger other gems.
You can use multiple of them if you have enough spirit to satisfy their reservation costs.

Energy cost is another consideration for using multiple of these gems with multiple skills. Energy is pooled, with all of it being emptied upon a single activation of a Meta gem. This causes the lowest energy cost activation to use saved energy, not allowing the other Meta gem to activate until the energy is fulfilled. [Requires Confirmation]


Support gems

Support gems can be socketed into individual skills; these modify the effects of the supported skill.

The number of total support gems you can equip for each attribute alignment is determined by your character's attributes. You can equip 1 support gem for every 5 of the aligned attribute. For example, you if you have 100 dexterity, you can equip up to 20 green support gems. Additionally, each support gem can only be equipped once across all of the character's skills - duplicates of the same support gem cannot be equipped. Each skill provides recommendations on synergistic support gems.

Gemcutting

Main page: Gemcutting

Version history

Version Changes
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.