Crafting Gems in Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Guide

Embarking on your adventure in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*, you'll soon discover the importance of Gems—powerful pieces of equipment that can significantly influence your battles. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what Gems do and how you can craft them to enhance your gameplay experience.

How To Craft Gems in Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Gems are essential items that you can craft within the game, but unlocking this feature requires a few initial steps. Once you join Liu Bei’s Volunteer Army in Chapter 1, head to an Inn. There, you should receive a letter from Zhang Fei, who will introduce you to Gems and a crucial raw material called Pyroxene.

Pyroxene, the key ingredient for crafting Gems, appears in large, jewel-like formations across the overworld. These formations spawn randomly, so keep an eye out for them as you navigate through the world towards your next battle. Additionally, you can acquire Pyroxene by completing sidequests, amassing Old Coins, and reading letters at the Inn. With these methods, you'll quickly build up a substantial stockpile.

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Once you've collected some Pyroxene, return to an Inn to start crafting Gems. The crafting process is randomized; you'll select a quantity of Pyroxene, and the game will automatically craft them into one of several types of Gems. Whether you use one piece or ten, the outcome remains unpredictable. However, a helpful indicator is the white glowing aura around certain Gems in the crafting menu when you visit the Inn. If you see this aura, it means only Gems of that type can be crafted during that session.

Gems in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins* can be leveled up by continuously crafting the same type. The more you refine Pyroxene into a specific Gem, the stronger its effects become. These effects are primarily buffs, and since you can initially equip only one Gem at a time, choosing the right one for your battle strategy is crucial. For instance, the Wellspring Gem, which heals a set amount of health for every 100 enemy soldiers you defeat, is ideal for large-scale battles.

On the other hand, the Ascendence Gem, which boosts your chance of automatically blocking officer attacks, would be more beneficial in one-on-one duels against officers and generals. While the initial benefits may seem modest, over time, these enhancements can make a significant difference in your battles.

That’s the complete guide on how to craft Gems in *Dynasty Warriors: Origins*.

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