Gems, Gear, and Getting Stronger – A Player’s Handbook.

Table of Contents

1. Why Gear and Gems Matter More Than Ever
2. Gem Basics: Slot Types & Categories
3. Gem Drop Mechanics: How to Get Them
4. Upgrading Gems: The 3-to-1 Rule Explained
5. How Many Gems (and Hours) You Actually Need
6. Action Points and Farming Strategy
7. How to Spend Gems: PvP, PvE, and March Planning
8. Optimizing Gem Distribution Per Immortal
9. Gear Priorities: Who Gets What and Why
10. Double Drop Events & Long-Term Planning
11. Final Thoughts

1. Why Gear and Gems Matter More Than Ever

Let’s kick things off by addressing the elephant in the room: if you’re not investing in gear and gems, you’re playing with a serious handicap. Gems went from being a nice-to-have bonus to a core piece of what makes your team competitive. From PvP matchups to PvE clearing speed, gemmed equipment now defines your power ceiling.

2. Gem Basics: Slot Types & Categories

Before diving into farming and upgrades, it’s important to understand where gems go and what they do.

Starting from Gnome level 31 and above, you’ll collect Inlaid Gems each time you win a battle. Here’s how they fit into your equipment:

• Weapons: Can hold Attack and Defense gems.

• Helmets & Chests: Only accept Defense gems.

• Offhands: Only hold Support gems.

There are three gem categories:

• Attack Gems: Boost Physical or Magical Attack
• Defense Gems: Boost Physical or Magical Defense
• Support Gems: Increase Accuracy and Resilience

3. Gem Drop Mechanics: How to Get Them

Let’s talk loot. Gems are earned by raiding Gnome camps:

• You must raid Gnome level 31+ to get drops
• You’ll get about 4.15 gems per raid (on average)
• Gnome type doesn’t affect gem type – it’s random!

Mael’s Tip: Farm Gnome level 55 when possible. More AP per run, but far better gem yields.

🔷Gems Obtained by Type:

This chart shows the total number of each gem type collected across all raids. It confirms a fairly balanced distribution—Defense (42), Support (36), and Attack (34)—highlighting that drops are randomized and not linked to the gnome type.

🔷Stacked Gems per Raid: A Clear View of Yield Distribution

To better illustrate how each gem type contributes to the overall raid yield, the chart below presents a stacked view of average gems obtained per raid.

Across 27 raids, players received an average of 4.26 gems per raid, with the following contributions:

• ~1.56 Defense Gems
• ~1.33 Support Gems
• ~1.26 Attack Gems

This visualization highlights the balanced and proportional nature of gem drops, confirming that no type significantly outweighs the others and reinforcing the idea of randomness in the loot system.

4. Upgrading Gems: The 3-to-1 Rule Explained

This is where things get exponential—and expensive.

To level up a gem:

• Combine 3 gems of the same type and level to craft 1 of the next level.

Here’s how that scales:

• Level 2 = 3 x Level 1
• Level 3 = 9 x Level 1
• Level 4 = 27 x Level 1
• Level 5 = 81 x Level 1
• Level 6 = 243 x Level 1
• Level 7 = 729 x Level 1
• Level 8 = 2,187 Level 1 gems

5. How Many Gems (and Hours) You Actually Need

Each piece of equipment has 4 gem slots, so:

• 1 piece = 4 x Level 8 gems = 8,748 Level 1 gems
• 1 Immortal = 4 pieces = 34,992 gems
• Full March (4 Immortals) = 139,968 gems
• Three Marches = 419,904 gems

Mael’s Thought: Focus one Immortal at a time. Don’t burn out trying to do everything at once.

Based on a 4.26 gem-per-raid average, here’s what the grind really looks like…

Real-Time Farming Commitment: How Long Will It Actually Take?

While most players focus on Action Points and gem counts, the real question is:

"How many hours of raiding does it take to fully upgrade?"

Let's do the maths based on an average raid duration of 1 minute and 4 seconds (from in-game data).

This chart shows the total time investment required for each major milestone. Whether for a single Level 8 gem or planning to max out three marches, the grind is very real.

How Many Days Will It Take Based on Daily Raiding?

Depending on how many raids you commit to each day, here’s how long it would take to reach each major gem milestone:

You can already see in the table how doing more raids each day helps you reach your goals way faster. Doubling from 50 to 100 raids/day nearly cuts the time in half! But what happens if you push even more?

That’s where the chart below comes in. It shows how the number of days needed to max out one full march drops as you increase your daily raids. The more raids you do, the less time it takes—but you’ll also notice that the time saved starts to shrink little by little. It’s a great way to see how much value you really get from doing those extra 50 raids a day.

6. Action Points and Farming Strategy

Every Gnome raid costs ~70 AP. With the 4.26 gem average:

The below chart maps out the Action Point (AP) requirements for the full gearing of 3 complete marches:

• 1 Gem → 16.44 AP (average per gem)
• 1 Level 8 Gem → 35,934 AP
• 1 Equipment Piece (4 Level 8 gems) → 143,817 AP
• 1 Immortal (4 pieces) → 575,268 AP
• 1 Full March (4 Immortals) → 2,298,300 AP ≈ 2,300 AP potions
• 3 Full Marches → 9,193,200 AP ≈ 9,200 AP potions

This visual makes it crystal clear how AP costs scale exponentially and helps players strategize long-term farming goals and potion usage.

Mael’s Suggestion: Stack AP potions. Use only during Double Drop Events for maximum yield.

7. How to Spend Gems: PvP, PvE, and March Planning

Here are two common strategies:

PvP-Oriented (1 Main March Focus):

• Gem up your best Immortals first
• Focus on DPS → Tank → Utility

Multi-March (Even Progression):

• All three Marches to Level 4 → then 6 → then 8
• Only recommended for high spenders

Mael’s Suggestion: If you're F2P or low-spend, always max out your main march first. Once it's solid, you can start spreading gems to the others as you go.

8. Optimizing Gem Distribution Per Immortal

There are two philosophies:

Role-Based Setup

• DPS: 4x Attack, 4x Phys Def, 4x Mag Def, 2x Accuracy, 2x Resilience
• Mage: 4x Magic Atk, 4x Phys Def, 4x Mag Def, 2x Accuracy, 2x Resilience
• Support/Tank: 6x Phys Def, 6x Mag Def, 2x Accuracy, 2x Resilience

Max Mitigation Strategy

• Balance Phys/Mag Defense to equalize mitigation
• Balance Accuracy/Resilence to equalize mitigation
• Requires micromanagement and stat checks, but reduces incoming damage

9. Gear Priorities: Who Gets What and Why

Not all Immortals deserve your best gems. Start with:

• Main Damage Dealer and Mages → First priority
• Tank → Needs gems for frontline stability
• Support → Later

Don’t waste high-level gems on green/blue gear. Wait for purple or gold.

❌Common Mistakes to Avoid❌:

10. Double Drop Events & Long-Term Planning

This is your golden window:

• Double Drop Events = twice the gems per raid
• Run for 3 days monthly
• Combine with saved AP pots for best return

Make it part of your monthly routine: save AP, grind only during this event, profit.

11. Final Thoughts!

Getting fully gemmed takes time, patience, and planning—but the results are absolutely worth it. There’s no magic shortcut. However, if you plan your farming, invest wisely in your Immortals, and take full advantage of Double Drop Events, you’ll win more fights, climb faster, and make steady progress without burning out.

Mael’s Closing Tip: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your gem strategy should reflect your playstyle. Going all-in on one march? Perfect. Spreading across multi-marches? That works too. The key is to commit to your path and stick with it.

💬 I’d love to hear from you!

Let me know in the comments if I missed anything or if you have tips of your own to share.

Thanks so much for reading all the way to the end—good luck out there, and happy raiding!

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