On Gems
Gems are the main computational element in staves. They are responsible for actually executing and managing enchantments, as well as controlling individual spellforms. Their position is so central that it can be said that gems are the main source of a staff’s properties.
properties, and can be applied to any gem provided it has sufficient upgrade slots.
For further information on gem upgrades, refer to the section On Gem Upgrades.
The following pages will discuss the different properties of gemstones, and their effect on the final product.
-7%% to +5%% Mana Cost,
+10 to +40 Max Mana,
+7 to +12 Computation,
+2 Max Schools,
0 to 2 Upgrade Slots.
+0%% to +5%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -5%% Mana Cost,
+50 to +120 Max Mana,
+10 to +25 Computation,
+2 Max Schools,
1 to 3 Upgrade Slots.
+0%% to +10%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -10%% Mana Cost,
+80 to +240 Max Mana,
+12 to +30 Computation,
+2 Max Schools,
0 to 4 Upgrade Slots,
Enables buffs for Water-type glyphs.
+0%% to +15%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -10%% Mana Cost,
+0%% to -5%% Cooldown Time,
+90 to +320 Max Mana,
+16 to +45 Computation,
+2 to +3 Max Schools,
1 to 3 Upgrade Slots.
+0%% to +20%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -18%% Mana Cost,
+120 to +460 Max Mana,
+18 to +75 Computation,
+2 Max Schools,
0 to 5 Upgrade Slots,
Enables buffs for Fire-type glyphs.
+0%% to +5%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -5%% Mana Cost,
+0%% to -15%% Cooldown Time,
+210 to +660 Max Mana,
+45 to +180 Computation,
+2 Max Schools,
1 to 4 Upgrade Slots,
Enables buffs for Conjuration-type glyphs.
+0%% to +50%% Spell Power,
+0%% to -25%% Mana Cost,
+350 to +1700 Max Mana,
+84 to +202 Computation,
+2 to +3 Max Schools,
2 to 6 Upgrade Slots.