How the Crystal and Gem system works in Edge of Eternity

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If you’re familiar with the RPG genre at all, then Edge of Eternity’s crystal and gem system might be familiar to you. If you’re new to the genre, however, there are nuances to the way gems and crystals work. This isn’t helped by a tutorial that only glazes over the basics, leaving you to discover the rest. Our guide will help you gain a greater understanding of how this system works.

The tutorial briefly touches upon the idea of slotting gems into weapons in order to enhance their stats, sometimes with abilities attached to these gems. However, there’s much more to dig into that will make the game much easier.

Each weapon is leveled separately from the characters. Keeping an eye on weapon levels is the first step to mastering the gem system. At level one, only a single slot is open. The remainder of the slots are locked off, with numbers adorning each slot. These numbers correspond to the weapon level.

For example, if a locked slot has the number six etched onto it, that slot only opens up once the weapon reaches level six. This grid requires careful decision making. Unlike other games that feature similar leveling systems, there is no way to fill every slot. Examining the screenshot above, you’ll notice that the red gemstone slot is blocked off.

That’s because we chose to slot a purple gem instead. You’ll also notice another lock icon near the top of that image. It’s up to you as a player to dictate your character’s progression, deciding which benefits are necessary. If you’re using Daryon and equipping the standard swords, it’s likely not the wisest choice to invest in gems that increase incantation speed.

However, it’s also not that simple. Each slot has its own standard bonus. Using the same