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In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, enhancing your character's strength can be achieved through the strategic use of Gems. These gems offer passive buffs that significantly improve your gameplay, especially on higher difficulty levels. You can craft new gems and level up existing ones, though the process can feel quite random at times. Here’s a detailed guide on how to craft and upgrade gems, along with tips to increase your chances of obtaining the specific gems you need.
How To Craft & Level Up Gems In Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Gem crafting in Dynasty Warriors: Origins involves using Pyroxene, which you can do at any Inn or tent within the game. Once you’re in your room, select the second option from the top, labeled "Create Gems." Here, you can use your Pyroxene to craft gems at a one-to-one ratio. There are five different types of gems that can be crafted, and each Pyroxene used has a chance to produce any of these gems.
When you craft a base gem, it starts at level 1 and can be equipped through the Battle Preparations menu. Each subsequent gem of the same type that you craft will contribute XP to the base gem, allowing it to level up and enhance its effectiveness. If you're not aiming for specific gems, it's beneficial to use all your Pyroxene at once to craft multiple gems, thereby upgrading them randomly across the board.
For those who prefer targeting specific gems, there's a feature called "Eyes of the Sacred Bird." This can be activated randomly while crafting a single gem, which then limits the variety of gems that can be crafted with subsequent Pyroxene use. If you're not satisfied with the selection, you can cancel this effect by exiting and re-entering the gem crafting menu. Crafting one gem at a time can be time-consuming, but it's a strategy you might employ if you're hoping to trigger Eyes of the Sacred Bird for your desired gem.
While Eyes of the Sacred Bird helps reduce the randomness of gem crafting, it doesn't eliminate it entirely.
Here are the five gems you can craft, along with their passive boosts:
Gem Name | Passive Boost |
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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, after which the crystal will vanish. After completing a Skirmish or Battle, some Pyroxene will respawn on the overworld map, encouraging you to revisit and explore previously cleared areas. Additionally, you might occasionally receive Pyroxene from letters, which you can read in your room at an Inn or a tent.