Gems of War is Infinity Plus 2's match three RPG where two teams of four trade turns on a single 8x8 board. Matching gems fills each troop's mana in that colour, matching skulls sends your front troop in to attack, and matching four or more gems hands you another turn. Over 1,400 troops and more than 30 kingdoms across Krystara sit on top of that one loop.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Whitehelm
Key resources: 10 Glory tribute, kingdom skill bonus, quest line troops Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Divine Protector upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Broken Spire
Key resources: 200 Gold tribute, Arena access, ogre troops Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Divine Protector upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zhul'Kari
Key resources: Tribute income, Dark Elf troops, quest line rewards Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Divine Protector upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Khetar
Key resources: 40 Souls tribute, undead troops, Khetar quest line Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Dawnbringer max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Zaejin
Key resources: Goblin troop line, tribute income, kingdom skill bonus Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Dawnbringer max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Whitehelm to Broken Spire)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Divine Protector once accessible
Mid Game (Zhul'Kari)
- Push Divine Protector to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Dawnbringer
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Khetar to Zaejin)
- Max out Dawnbringer. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Zhul'Kari farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Build every team around covering four different mana colours. Two troops competing for blue means one of them sits at half mana all battle while the enemy casts freely.
- Farm Zhul'Kari during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
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