Every Gem you can earn, trade, find, or craft in Xenoblade Chronicles
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A hero is only as good as his weapon. When going into battle in any RPG your characters` equipment can make all the difference, and Xenoblade Chronicles is no exception. Shulk and his allies will have a number of weapons, armor, and accessories to choose from throughout the course of the game, but some of these pieces of equipment can be customized with Gems to make your team even stronger. With just shy of 100 different types of Gems in varying strengths, figuring out which Gems to use when can be tricky. Fortunately, we here at iMore have everything you need to know about using Gems! What are Gems? Gems are condensed and refined Ether - the crystalized life force found in all living things. Each Gem provides some sort of stat boost or protection to the hero using it. Some Gems will provide a flat stat boost, like a Strength Up Gem, while others might enhance your attacks, like a Lightning Attack Gem. Gems can be acquired in a number of ways, including: Completing quests - th...