Embarking on your *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* adventure? Gems are essential for turning the tide of battle, and crafting them is key. Here's how to acquire and utilize these powerful items.

Crafting Gems in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Gems are craftable, equippable items, but unlocking their creation requires a few initial steps. After joining Liu Bei's Volunteer Army in Chapter 1, visit an Inn. You'll receive a letter from Zhang Fei, introducing you to Gems and their raw material: Pyroxene.

Pyroxene is found throughout the overworld as large, jewel-like formations. These spawn randomly, so explore while traveling between battles. You can also obtain Pyroxene as rewards for completing side quests, collecting Old Coins, and reading letters at the Inn, ensuring a steady supply.

Once you've gathered Pyroxene, return to an Inn to craft Gems. The crafting process is randomized. Regardless of the Pyroxene quantity used (one or ten), the resulting Gem type is random. However, a white glowing aura around a Gem in the crafting menu indicates that only that Gem type can be crafted during that visit.

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Gems also level up with repeated crafting. Refining enough Pyroxene into a specific Gem type enhances its benefits. These are primarily buffs, and since you can initially equip only one Gem at a time, careful selection is crucial. For example, the Wellspring Gem heals a set amount of health per 100 enemy soldiers killed, ideal for large-scale battles.

Conversely, the Ascendence Gem increases the chance of automatically blocking officer attacks, proving more beneficial in one-on-one officer engagements. While these buffs start small, their cumulative effect can significantly impact battle outcomes.

And there you have it—Gem crafting in Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.