

They grant a standard gem of random (rather low) tier, random type and value (within range of tier).

Saving the game while standing at the Gem Salesman, then re-loading the game, is one way to shop for gems with high stat rolls.īesides, after defeating the Undead Sage, random gem chests may be found within the Tower's floors (excluding Sage floors). The Gem Salesman's inventory refreshes whenever you clears a different floor, or load a saved game. Gems are primarily acquired by purchasing them from the Gem Salesman in the Lobby, at the end of every floor. Indeed, Arcticowl is the only fully-grown Minion with only 3 gemslots. Secondly and more importantly, Archick's family: Archick has only 2 slots as well, but Arcticowl has only 3 slots. First, Sealo's family (two forms): Sealo has only 2 slots(max), while Sealast has the regular 4(max). Thus, all fully-grown Minions end up with 4 usable gemslots, in general.Įxceptions: Two minion families do not conform to the above.

For a minion family with two evolutions (three forms), they get 1 initial slot for baby form, 2 for evolved one, and 3 for a fully-grown minion.There is a general pattern for how many slots a given minion has, depending on its species: (Equip gems to your minions via their 'Details' tab, or at the Minion Keeper in the Lobby.) The further you advance, the higher the tiers available to you.īug: There is an anomaly affecting the Energy stat of minions when equipping them with an Energy bonus from a gem: in short, the bonus will actually apply at 150% of the displayed gem value.Įvery minion has up to 4 slots where gems can be placed and removed safely.

Tier availability is tied to your progress in the Tower. Higher tier gems have higher stat bonus (both min and max), but due to wide quality range, a bad tier 6 gem can improve your minion less than a good tier 4 gem. For each tier, a gem's stat ranges randomly between a minimum and maximum stat bonus. There are five standard types of gems, following minion stats:īesides type, gems also have tiers. You can buy gems in the Lobby, or in treasure chests within floors, and improve them via combining in the Lobby. Getting good gems and using them appropriately is the key to victory. Gems are used to rig your minions in order to improve their stats.
