Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Should You Sell Gems Or Use Them?

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Finding a shiny gemstone is one of the best feelings in the games, since it usually means that there's a large profit to come, but things are slightly more complicated in . The introduction of Link's new Fuse ability — which allows him to embed weapons, shields, and even arrows with jewels — may leave players questioning whether they're really getting their bang for their buck by selling gems, or whether it's better to keep them around for combat purposes.

After all, capitalism has ruined even , and Link will already have a more difficult time making Rupees than he did previously. Most gemstones only fetch a fraction of their original price in, and so players will have to work extra hard in the mines, on the battlefield, or next to the cooking pot in order to generate a profit. With the economy all askew,it can be more confusing than ever before to know what the best use of gems is in .

Poes are extremely common collectibles throughout TOTK’s Depths, but the game doesn’t explicitly state what players are supposed to use them for.

In reality, though, it's still far better to sell gems in than it is to Fuse them. While it's true that their market value has seemingly declined, it doesn't change the fact that they're still one of the best ways to earn Rupees, and doing so is incredibly important to Link's financial success in the early game. The currency can secure the Hero of Hyrule with some game-changing armor, helpful ingredients, extra arrows, and more. Meanwhile, using a gem for any other purpose in confines it to a single, irreversible purpose — a purpose which won't even last, thanks to complications like the weapon durability system.

There are other potential uses of gems in, but compared to simply selling them, they're akin to a waste of Rupees. Firstly, there's their returning application from: upgrading Link's armor in . This is an important part of getting stronger and progressing throughout the game, but not to the extent that players must save every