Dynasty Warriors: Origins: A Guide to Gems and Pyroxene
Boosting your character's strength in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is achievable through various methods, with Gems being a prominent one. Gems provide passive buffs, significantly aiding gameplay, especially at higher difficulties. This guide details gem crafting, upgrading, and Pyroxene acquisition.
Crafting and Leveling Up Gems
Gem crafting utilizes Pyroxene and is accessible at any Inn or tent. Navigate to your room and select "Create Gems" (the second option). Pyroxene is consumed at a 1:1 ratio to craft gems. Five distinct gems are craftable, with each Pyroxene having a chance to yield any of these.
Initially crafted gems are level 1 and equippable via the Battle Preparations menu. Crafting duplicate gems grants experience (XP) to the base gem, increasing its potency with each level. For broad improvement, using all Pyroxene at once is efficient.
For targeted gem acquisition, the "Eyes of the Sacred Bird" effect may activate upon crafting a single gem. This effect randomly selects three gems, limiting crafting possibilities for subsequent Pyroxene usage. You can cancel this effect and re-enter the crafting menu. While crafting one gem at a time is slower, it increases the chance of activating "Eyes of the Sacred Bird" for your desired gem. Note that "Eyes of the Sacred Bird" reduces randomness but doesn't eliminate it entirely.
Here's a breakdown of the five craftable gems:
| Gem Name | Passive Boost |
|---|---|
| Oblivion Gem | Expands attack range. |
| Vortex Gem | Boosts damage to airborne enemies. |
| Scorch Gem | Boosts damage against parried enemies. |
| Wellspring Gem | Restores health per 100 enemies defeated. |
| Ascendance Gem | Chance to automatically block officer attacks. |
Obtaining Pyroxene
Pyroxene appears as orange crystals scattered throughout the overworld. Interacting with a crystal yields one Pyroxene, removing the crystal. Pyroxene respawns after completing skirmishes or battles, encouraging exploration of previously visited areas. Letters read in your Inn or tent room may also occasionally reward Pyroxene.
