Guide:Gem Grinding Guide - Revision history

Allie.18 at 01:40, 17 March 2026

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Bonez565 at 00:52, 4 December 2025

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	2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.		2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.

	== [[File:Gem ~~Pouch~~.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==		== [[File:Gem pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==

	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[~~Gem_Pouch~~\|Drop Rates]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_pouch\|Drop Rates]]):

	* [[Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine grape stomping]] - (16.25k)
	* [[Hull ~~Repair~~]] - (20.5k)		* [[Hull repair]] - (20.5k)
	* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)		* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)
	* [[Underwater ~~Basket Weaving~~]] - (41.75k)		* [[Underwater basket weaving]] - (41.75k)
	* [[Wreck ~~Diving~~]] - (139k)		* [[Wreck diving]] - (139k)

	Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.		Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.

	=== [[File:Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=~~Wine_Grape_Stomping~~]] Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~ ===		=== [[File:Wine grape stomping.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_grape_stomping]] Wine grape stomping ===

	Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~\|Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart ~~Corkscrew~~]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine grape stomping\|Wine grape stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.

	It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom ~~Curry~~]].		It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom curry]].

	The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[Sweet ~~Carrot Pie~~]].		The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[Sweet carrot pie]].

	Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for ~~travelling~~.		Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for traveling.

	==== [[File:~~Sturdy_Whisk~~.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====		==== [[File:Sturdy_whisk.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
	'''[[Gear:Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.		'''[[Gear:Wine grape stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.

	=== [[File:Hull ~~Repair~~.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=Hull ~~Repair~~]] Hull ~~Repair~~ ===		=== [[File:Hull repair.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=Hull repair]] Hull repair ===

	[[Hull ~~Repair~~]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine ~~Grape Stomping~~, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's ~~Hat~~]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.		[[Hull repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine grape stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.

	Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.		Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.

	[[Carpentry ~~Chest~~\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing ~~Chest~~\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks ~~(currently uncraftable)~~ and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy ~~Pumpkin Juice~~]].		[[Carpentry chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy pumpkin juice]].

	==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====		==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
	'''[[Gear:Hull ~~Repair~~/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		'''[[Gear:Hull repair/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	== [[File:Rock-~~Star Amulet~~.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-~~Star_Amulet~~]] Rock-~~Star Amulet~~ ==		== [[File:Rock-star amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-star_amulet]] Rock-star amulet ==

	Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-~~Star Amulet~~]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.		Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-star amulet]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.

	Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.		Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.
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	In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].		In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].

	=== [[File:Stone ~~Quarrying~~.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=~~Stone_Quarrying~~]] Stone ~~Quarrying~~ ===		=== [[File:Stone quarrying.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_quarrying]] Stone quarrying ===

	Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.		Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.

	The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[And My Axe!\|And My Axe]] and [[Rock and Stone!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[Bag of ~~Rocks~~]].		The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[And My Axe!\|And My Axe]] and [[Rock and Stone!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[Bag of rocks]].

	The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2.5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.		The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2.5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.

	You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium ~~Magnet~~\|Hydrilium ~~Magnets~~]].		You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium magnet\|Hydrilium magnets]].

	I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring ~~Ring~~\|Adventuring ~~Rings~~]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' ~~Guild Token~~\|Adventurers ~~Guild Tokens~~]].		I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring ring\|Adventuring rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' guild token\|Adventurers guild tokens]].

	==== [[File:~~Tarsilium_Pickaxe~~.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====		==== [[File:Tarsilium_pickaxe.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
	'''[[Gear:Stone ~~Quarrying~~/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly '''2750''' steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.		'''[[Gear:Stone quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly '''2750''' steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.

			'''[[Gear:Stone_quarrying/Minimum_Steps_For_Gems\|This]]''' is the current lowest amount of steps you can bring the activity, resulting in a trigger each '''2500''' steps, the cost however, comes with chest rate being bumped up to 1938 steps per chest.

	'''[[Gear:Stone_Quarrying/Minimum_Steps_For_Gems\|This]]''' is the current lowest amount of steps you can bring the activity, resulting in a trigger each '''2500''' steps, the cost however, comes with chest rate being bumped up to 1938 steps per chest.
	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item hunting, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.		Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item hunting, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.

Bonez565 at 06:22, 10 August 2025

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	Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.		Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.

	=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.~~png~~\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===		=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===

	Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.
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	'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.		'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.

	=== [[File:Hull Repair.~~png~~\|frameless\|32px\|link=Hull Repair]] Hull Repair ===		=== [[File:Hull Repair.svg\|frameless\|32px\|link=Hull Repair]] Hull Repair ===

	[[Hull Repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.		[[Hull Repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.
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	In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].		In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].

	=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.~~png~~\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===		=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===

	Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.		Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.

Bonez565 at 10:09, 28 April 2025

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	* [[Wine Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)
	* [[~~Ship~~ Repair ~~(Intermediate)~~]] - (20.5k)		* [[Hull Repair]] - (20.5k)
	* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)		* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)
	* [[Underwater Basket Weaving]] - (41.75k)		* [[Underwater Basket Weaving]] - (41.75k)
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	'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.		'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.

	=== [[File:~~Ship~~ Repair ~~(Intermediate)~~.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=~~Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)~~]] ~~Ship~~ Repair ===		=== [[File:Hull Repair.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Hull Repair]] Hull Repair ===

	[[~~Ship~~ Repair ~~(Intermediate)\|Ship repair~~]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.		[[Hull Repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.

	Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.		Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.
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	==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====		==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
	'''[[Gear:~~Ship~~ Repair ~~(Intermediate)~~/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		'''[[Gear:Hull Repair/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==		== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==

Ignorancia at 21:05, 14 February 2025

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	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|Drop Rates]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|Drop Rates]]):

	* [[~~Wine_Grape~~ Stomping]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)
	* [[Ship Repair (Intermediate)]] - (20.5k)		* [[Ship Repair (Intermediate)]] - (20.5k)
	* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)		* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)

Ignorancia at 21:02, 14 February 2025

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			== Why You Should Grind Gems ==
			With some players running out of gathering or crafting targets for the current content, it makes sense to take a look at potential future usage for currently non-used items, enter: gems! Floursifter has alluded more than once on discord, that gems will have a use soon, making them a prime target.

	~~'''TLDR at the bottom.'''~~		There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [[Gems\| Gem Keyword]], and 1 ([[Pearls]]) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.

	There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [[Gems\| ~~gem keyword~~]], and 1 ([[Pearls]]) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.

	2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.		2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.
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	== [[File:Gem Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==		== [[File:Gem Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==

	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (~~WEAR~~), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|~~drop rates~~]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|Drop Rates]]):

	* [[Wine_Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine_Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)
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	=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===		=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===

	Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|~~wine grape stomping~~]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.

	It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].		It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].
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	Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.		Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.

	'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.		==== [[File:Sturdy_Whisk.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.

	=== [[File:Ship Repair (Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===		=== [[File:Ship Repair (Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===
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	[[Carpentry Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy Pumpkin Juice]].		[[Carpentry Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy Pumpkin Juice]].

	'''[[Gear:Ship Repair (Intermediate)/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Ship Repair (Intermediate)/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==		== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==
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	If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.		If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.

	In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|~~stone quarrying~~]].		In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].

	=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===		=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===
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	You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].		You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].

	I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring Ring\|~~adventuring rings~~]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' Guild Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].		I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring Ring\|Adventuring Rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' Guild Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].

	'''[[Gear:Stone Quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.		==== [[File:Tarsilium_Pickaxe.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Stone Quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly '''2750''' steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.

			'''[[Gear:Stone_Quarrying/Minimum_Steps_For_Gems\|This]]''' is the current lowest amount of steps you can bring the activity, resulting in a trigger each '''2500''' steps, the cost however, comes with chest rate being bumped up to 1938 steps per chest.
	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item ~~gathering~~, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.		Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item hunting, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.

Bonez565 at 06:06, 14 February 2025

2025-02-14T06:06:09Z

Bonez565 at 01:27, 14 February 2025

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	== [[File:Gem_Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==		== [[File:Gem_Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==

	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (~~w.e.a.r~~), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (WEAR), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):

	* [[Wine_Grape_Stomping~~\|Wine Grape Stomping~~]] - (16,25k)		* [[Wine_Grape_Stomping]] - (16.25k)
	* [[Ship_Repair_~~(Intermediate)\|Ship Repair~~ (Intermediate)]] - (20,5k)		* [[Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] - (20.5k)
	* [[Spelunking]] - (37,5k)		* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)
	* [[Underwater_Basket_Weaving~~\|Underwater Basket Weaving~~]] - (41,75k)		* [[Underwater_Basket_Weaving]] - (41.75k)
	* [[Wreck_Diving~~\|Wreck Diving~~]] - (139k)		* [[Wreck_Diving]] - (139k)

	Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.		Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.

Bonez565 at 01:25, 14 February 2025

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	2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.		2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.

	~~<big>'''Gem Pouch'''</big>~~		== [[File:Gem_Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==
	~~<gallery>~~
	Gem_Pouch.svg		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (w.e.a.r), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):
	~~</gallery>~~
	Gem Pouches can currently be obtained from the following activities (w.e.a.r), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):

	* [[Wine_Grape_Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] - (16,25k)		* [[Wine_Grape_Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] - (16,25k)
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	Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.		Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.

	~~'''Wine Grape Stomping'''~~		=== [[File:Wine_Grape_Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===
	~~<gallery>~~
	Wine_Grape_Stomping.png
	~~</gallery>~~
	~~Gathering gem pouches while doing wine grape stomping has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart_Corkscrew~~\|~~Eberhart Corkscrew~~]] ~~(1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.~~

	It is ~~also possible to daily stock up on~~ the ~~food~~ the ~~vendor sells~~, ~~this includes tomatoes~~ which is ~~only sold at this location~~, and ~~used for~~ the ~~very useful 100~~% ~~increased fine~~ find ~~foraging consumable, [http://Mushroom_Curry Mushroom Curry]~~.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine_Grape_Stomping\|wine grape stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart_Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.

	The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[Sweet_Carrot_Pie~~\|Sweet Carrot Pie~~]].		It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].

			The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[Sweet_Carrot_Pie]].

	Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.		Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.
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	'''[[Gear:Wine_Grape_Stomping/Blue's_Late_Game_Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.		'''[[Gear:Wine_Grape_Stomping/Blue's_Late_Game_Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.

	~~'''~~Ship Repair~~'''~~		=== [[File:Ship_Repair_(Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===
	~~<gallery>~~
	Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)~~.png~~		[[Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)\|Ship repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's_Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.
	~~</gallery>~~
	Ship repair has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's_Hat~~\|Sailor Hat~~]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.

	Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.		Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.

	[[Carpentry_Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing_Chest\|~~smithing~~]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong ~~lategame~~ materials such as ~~farganite planks~~ (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy_Pumpkin_Juice~~\|Spicy Pumpkin Juice~~]].		[[Carpentry_Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing_Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy_Pumpkin_Juice]].

	'''[[Gear:Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)/Late_Game_Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (~~carpentry~~), 0.926 xp per step (~~smithing~~) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		'''[[Gear:Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)/Late_Game_Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	~~<big>'''~~Rock-~~Star Amulet'''</big>~~		== [[File:Rock-Star_Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==
	~~<gallery>~~
	Rock-Star_Amulet~~.svg~~		Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-Star_Amulet]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.
	~~</gallery>~~
	Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-Star_Amulet~~\|Rock-Star Amulet~~]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.

	Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.		Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.
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	You can use the amulet as a passive way to gain gems, while working towards other goals, or use it in a setup specifically made for grinding gems.		You can use the amulet as a passive way to gain gems, while working towards other goals, or use it in a setup specifically made for grinding gems.

	If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good ~~gearset~~, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.		If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.

			In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone_Quarrying\|stone quarrying]].

	~~In terms of optimising activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is~~ [[Stone_Quarrying\|~~stone quarrying~~]].		=== [[File:Stone_Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===

	~~'''Stone Quarrying'''~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Stone_Quarrying.png~~
	~~</gallery>~~
	Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.		Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.

	The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[And_My_Axe!\|And My Axe]] and [[Rock_and_Stone!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[Bag_of_Rocks~~\|Bag of Rocks~~]].		The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[And_My_Axe!\|And My Axe]] and [[Rock_and_Stone!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[Bag_of_Rocks]].

	The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2,5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.		The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2.5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.

	You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium_Magnet\|Hydrilium ~~Magnet's~~]].		You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium_Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].

	I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring_Ring\|adventuring ~~ring's~~]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers'_Guild_Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].		I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring_Ring\|adventuring rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers'_Guild_Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].

	'''[~~http://~~Gear:Stone_Quarrying/Late_Game_Gem_~~%26_Chest_Farming~~ This]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.		'''[[Gear:Stone_Quarrying/Late_Game_Gem_&_Chest_Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.

	~~<big>'''~~Conclusion~~'''</big>~~		== Conclusion ==
	Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item gathering, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.		Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item gathering, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.

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			== Why You Should Grind Gems ==
			With some players running out of gathering or crafting targets for the current content, it makes sense to take a look at potential future usage for currently non-used items, enter: gems! Floursifter has alluded more than once on discord, that gems will have a use soon, making them a prime target.

	~~'''TLDR at the bottom.'''~~		There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [[Gems\| Gem Keyword]], and 1 ([[Pearls]]) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.

	There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [[Gems\| ~~gem keyword~~]], and 1 ([[Pearls]]) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.

	2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.		2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.
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	== [[File:Gem Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==		== [[File:Gem Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==

	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (~~WEAR~~), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|~~drop rates~~]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities ([[W.E.A.R.]]), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|Drop Rates]]):

	* [[Wine_Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine_Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)
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	=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===		=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===

	Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|~~wine grape stomping~~]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|Wine Grape Stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.

	It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].		It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].
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	Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.		Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.

	'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.		==== [[File:Sturdy_Whisk.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive '''5450''' steps per chest.

	=== [[File:Ship Repair (Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===		=== [[File:Ship Repair (Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===
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	[[Carpentry Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy Pumpkin Juice]].		[[Carpentry Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy Pumpkin Juice]].

	'''[[Gear:Ship Repair (Intermediate)/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		==== [[File:Handsaw.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Ship Repair (Intermediate)/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to '''8143''' steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==		== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==
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	If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.		If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.

	In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|~~stone quarrying~~]].		In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|Stone Quarrying]].

	=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===		=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===
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	You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].		You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].

	I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring Ring\|~~adventuring rings~~]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' Guild Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].		I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring Ring\|Adventuring Rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' Guild Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].

	'''[[Gear:Stone Quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.		==== [[File:Tarsilium_Pickaxe.svg\|frameless\|32px]] Gearsets ====
			'''[[Gear:Stone Quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly '''2750''' steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.

			'''[[Gear:Stone_Quarrying/Minimum_Steps_For_Gems\|This]]''' is the current lowest amount of steps you can bring the activity, resulting in a trigger each '''2500''' steps, the cost however, comes with chest rate being bumped up to 1938 steps per chest.
	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item ~~gathering~~, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.		Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item hunting, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.

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	'''TLDR at the bottom.'''		'''TLDR at the bottom.'''

	There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [~~https://wiki.walkscape.app/wiki/~~Gems\| gem keyword], and 1 (Pearls) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.		There are currently 8 different items in the game with the [[Gems\| gem keyword]], and 1 ([[Pearls]]) which should probably have it, judging by its flavour text.

	2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.		2 of these (Opal and Star pearl) can be obtained by doing any kind of mining activity in Jarvonia (except for Stone Quarrying). The rest of the gems can only be obtained from either opening gem pouches, or activating the Rock-Star amulet ability.

	== [[File:~~Gem_Pouch~~.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==		== [[File:Gem Pouch.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Gem_Pouches]] Gem Pouch ==

	[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (WEAR), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):		[[Gem Pouch\|Gem Pouches]] can currently be obtained from the following activities (WEAR), and contain 4 random gems ([[Gem_Pouch\|drop rates]]):

	* [[~~Wine_Grape_Stomping~~]] - (16.25k)		* [[Wine_Grape Stomping]] - (16.25k)
	* [[~~Ship_Repair_~~(Intermediate)]] - (20.5k)		* [[Ship Repair (Intermediate)]] - (20.5k)
	* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)		* [[Spelunking]] - (37.5k)
	* [[~~Underwater_Basket_Weaving~~]] - (41.75k)		* [[Underwater Basket Weaving]] - (41.75k)
	* [[~~Wreck_Diving~~]] - (139k)		* [[Wreck Diving]] - (139k)

	Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.		Due to the high WEAR of Spelunking, UBW and Wreck Diving these aren't considered an option, you should rather see the gem pouches as a bonus when doing these activities for other reasons.

	=== [[File:~~Wine_Grape_Stomping~~.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===		=== [[File:Wine Grape Stomping.png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Wine_Grape_Stomping]] Wine Grape Stomping ===

	Gathering gem pouches while doing [[~~Wine_Grape_Stomping~~\|wine grape stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[~~Eberhart_Corkscrew~~]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.		Gathering gem pouches while doing [[Wine Grape Stomping\|wine grape stomping]] has a lot of benefits. First of all there is the chance of getting the epic unique drop: [[Eberhart Corkscrew]] (1.33% drop rate), which is quite powerful, and will probably be worth some gold come trading. It also drops berries and wine, the latter which adds a 15% find collectible bonus.

	It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].		It is also possible to daily stock up on the food the vendor sells, this includes tomatoes which is only sold at this location, and used for the very useful 100% increased fine find foraging consumable, [[Mushroom Curry]].

	The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[~~Sweet_Carrot_Pie~~]].		The activity also has a chance of dropping cooking chests, which are the only current source for fine potatoes, used for the very powerful crafting consumable, [[Sweet Carrot Pie]].

	Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.		Last but not least is the activity done in a city, which mean you can sell all unwanted items, and reduce the need for travelling.

	'''[[Gear:~~Wine_Grape_Stomping~~/Blue'~~s_Late_Game_Chests~~\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.		'''[[Gear:Wine Grape Stomping/Blue's Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gearset will bring you chest rate down to an impressive 5450 steps per chest.

	=== [[File:~~Ship_Repair_~~(Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===		=== [[File:Ship Repair (Intermediate).png\|frameless\|32px\|link=Ship_Repair_(Intermediate)]] Ship Repair ===

	[[~~Ship_Repair_~~(Intermediate)\|Ship repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor'~~s_Hat~~]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.		[[Ship Repair (Intermediate)\|Ship repair]] has an overall higher steprate per chest, but like Wine Grape Stomping, it comes with a lot of benefits. It has a chance to drop the rare [[Sailor's Hat]] (0.111% drop rate), metal and wood scrap, and also gold.

	Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.		Most importantly it rewards xp in two skills which are otherwise hard to come by, and at a decent rate as well. Smithing in particular will become useful down the line, since armors and weapons are crafted using the skill, and each level will attribute 1 crafting outcome points, similar to crafting.

	[[~~Carpentry_Chest~~\|Carpentry]] and [[~~Smithing_Chest~~\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[~~Spicy_Pumpkin_Juice~~]].		[[Carpentry Chest\|Carpentry]] and [[Smithing Chest\|Smithing]] chests are quite useful, since they contain strong late game materials such as Mangrove Planks (currently uncraftable) and the '''very''' powerful smithing consumable, [[Spicy Pumpkin Juice]].

	'''[[Gear:~~Ship_Repair_~~(Intermediate)/~~Late_Game_Chests~~\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.		'''[[Gear:Ship Repair (Intermediate)/Late Game Chests\|This]]''' late game gear set will bring your chest rate down to 8143 steps per chest, 1.736 xp per step (Carpentry), 0.926 xp per step (Smithing) and at the same time give you 111 gold per 1000 steps.

	== [[File:Rock-~~Star_Amulet~~.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==		== [[File:Rock-Star Amulet.svg\|frameless\|64px\|link=Rock-Star_Amulet]] Rock-Star Amulet ==

	Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-~~Star_Amulet~~]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.		Another option is to gather gems, using the ability on the [[Rock-Star Amulet]], which is an achievement reward from mining 10k ores.

	Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.		Unlike the gem pouches, using the ability generates 5 gems, it does however use the same loot table, which means it is significantly better in terms of output.
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	If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.		If you do not already have a good supply of opals and star pearls, your best bet is to go copper mining wearing a good gear set, as this will give you more overall gems, but less of the more rare gems.

	In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[~~Stone_Quarrying~~\|stone quarrying]].		In terms of optimizing activation output from the amulet, there is only 1 real choice, which is [[Stone Quarrying\|stone quarrying]].

	=== [[File:~~Stone_Quarrying~~.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===		=== [[File:Stone Quarrying.png\|frameless\|64px\|link=Stone_Quarrying]] Stone Quarrying ===

	Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.		Stone quarrying has the lowest amount of steps required of any mining activity currently in the game, making it a prime activity for steps per action, in terms of reaching the 250 actions needed for the amulets cooldown.

	The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[~~And_My_Axe~~!\|And My Axe]] and [[~~Rock_and_Stone~~!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[~~Bag_of_Rocks~~]].		The activity doesn't offer any useful loot, except for the fine stones and fine large stones. The fine stones can however be useful for achieving the [[And My Axe!\|And My Axe]] and [[Rock and Stone!\|Rock and Stone]] achievements, and the fine large stones are useful for crafting the [[Bag of Rocks]].

	The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2.5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.		The downside of using this method for grinding gems is that it require a lot of active playing, since you have to check the game each 2.5-3k steps, in order to activate the amulet and do some inventory management.

	You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[~~Hydrilium_Magnet~~\|Hydrilium Magnets]].		You will also receive mining chests at a very high rate, which can be useful for grinding miners magnets, which in turn can be made into [[Hydrilium Magnet\|Hydrilium Magnets]].

	I suggest that you also wear any [[~~Adventuring_Ring~~\|adventuring rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers'~~_Guild_Token~~\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].		I suggest that you also wear any [[Adventuring Ring\|adventuring rings]] you might have, as it a great activity for grinding [[Adventurers' Guild Token\|Adventurers Guild Tokens]].

	'''[[Gear:~~Stone_Quarrying~~/~~Late_Game_Gem_~~&~~_Chest_Farming~~\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.		'''[[Gear:Stone Quarrying/Late Game Gem & Chest Farming\|This]]''' late game gear will bring your activation rate down to a measly 2750 steps and chest rate down to 1251. If you are looking to grind fine materials, the treasure hunter items should be swapped for conservationist counterparts.

	== Conclusion ==		== Conclusion ==
	Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item gathering, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.		Gathering gems through activities comes with a lot of benefits in terms of chest and item gathering, while at the same time boasting some nice experience gains. '''But''' it comes nowhere close to being as effective as grinding gems through stone quarrying.