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In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, enhancing your character's strength can be achieved through the use of Gems. These valuable items offer passive buffs that can significantly boost your gameplay, especially on higher difficulty levels. Gems can be crafted and upgraded, although the process may seem somewhat random. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to craft and level up gems, as well as tips on increasing your chances of getting the specific gems you desire.
How To Craft & Level Up Gems In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Gem crafting in Dynasty Warriors: Origins involves using Pyroxene, a crucial resource that can be used at any Inn or tent within the game. When you're in your room, select the second option from the top labeled "Create Gems." You can use as many Pyroxene as you wish, with a one-to-one ratio for crafting gems. There are five distinct types of gems that can be crafted, and each Pyroxene used has an equal chance of producing any one of these gems.
Once you've crafted a base gem, it starts at level 1 and can be equipped through the Battle Preparations menu. Every time you craft the same type of gem again, it will contribute XP to the base gem, leveling it up and enhancing its effectiveness. If you're not particular about which gems you get, it's perfectly fine to use all your Pyroxene at once to craft numerous gems, thereby upgrading them randomly across the board.
However, if you have specific gems in mind, you might want to craft gems one at a time. This approach increases your chances of triggering the "Eyes of the Sacred Bird" effect, which temporarily limits the variety of gems that can be crafted with the Pyroxene you use. This feature can be toggled off by exiting and re-entering the gem crafting menu. Although crafting one gem at a time can be a bit tedious, it's a strategic way to focus on the gem you need most.
The "Eyes of the Sacred Bird" helps reduce the randomness in Gem Crafting but doesn't eliminate it entirely.
Here are the five gems available for crafting, along with their passive boosts:
| Gem Name | Passive Boost |
|---|---|
| Oblivion Gem | Expands attack range. |
| Vortex Gem | Boosts damage to enemies launched into the air. |
| Scorch Gem | Boosts damage dealt to enemies with parries. |
| Wellspring Gem | Restores health for every 100 enemies defeated. |
| Ascendance Gem | Activates a chance to automatically block an attack from an enemy officer. |
Where To Get Pyroxene In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Pyroxene can be found scattered throughout the overworld, appearing as distinctive orange crystals protruding from the ground. Interacting with these crystals will grant you one Pyroxene and cause the crystal to vanish. After completing Skirmishes or Battles, some Pyroxene will respawn on the overworld map, encouraging you to revisit and explore previously cleared areas for new opportunities. Additionally, you may occasionally receive Pyroxene through letters, which you can read in your room at an Inn or tent.
