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'''Gemeralds''' are coloured gems used to augment tools, in advanced Relay upgrades and in Transmutation.
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'''Gemeralds''' are valuable gems that come in four colours (Green, Amber, Purple and Red) plus the rarer '''Pluperfect Gemerald'''. They are used to boost [[Tools]] for a while and to pay for late [[Relay Network]] progression and [[Transmutation]] conversions.


== What Lapidist unlocks ==
== Getting gemeralds ==


<strong>Lapidist is a [[Prestige]] Perk that adds [[Gemerald]] Augment slots to each tool.</strong> The target tool must reach its natural <strong>level 50</strong> before you can apply or extend an Augment. Open that tool's modal and use its Augment controls.
* '''Gem Bags''' are opened from your inventory and give random coloured gemeralds. Green is the most common colour and Red the rarest. Tiny, Small and full [[Gem Bag]]s exist, and bigger bags hold more gems.
* [[Prospecting]]: adventuring [[Pets]] bring back Gem Bags.
* A full Gem Bag can also drop as a [[Rare Items|Rare Item]], and [[Bosses]] such as [[Minibosses]] can reward bags to a lucky damage dealer.
* Pluperfect Gemeralds are a Rare Item drop, and Minibosses can give one random damage dealer a few of them.
* [[Transmutation]] converts between colours and Pluperfect, see below.
* They can also be bought and sold on the [[Market]].


Each perk level grants one slot per tool, up to four. A new gem colour uses a slot on the chosen tool. Using the same colour again extends its duration; it does not add another copy of that colour's multiplier. These are temporary action boosts, so plan an active session before consuming gems.
== Tool augments ==


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The '''Lapidist''' [[Prestige]] perk lets you augment [[Tools]] with the four coloured gemeralds. Using a gemerald on a Tool gives that Tool a temporary action multiplier for a limited time.
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* The Tool must be at its natural top level (level 50) before you can add or extend an augment.
* Each Lapidist level adds one augment slot per Tool, up to four.
* A new colour uses up a slot on that Tool. Using the same colour again extends its time instead of adding a second multiplier.
* Gemeralds are consumed one at a time.
 
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! <strong>Gemerald</strong>
! Gemerald
! <strong>Tool action multiplier</strong>
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! <strong>Duration per item</strong>
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<strong>[[Pluperfect Gemerald]] is different.</strong> It is used in advanced [[Relay]] progression and [[Transmutation]], rather than as one of these four ordinary Tool Augments. Keep it even if an old guide calls it useless.
Augments are timed, so plan an active session before spending them.


== Rare ingredients to recognise ==
== Pluperfect Gemeralds ==


These ingredients have uses beyond their inventory base price. Check recipes and your next unlock before selling or consuming them.
A Pluperfect Gemerald is not a Tool augment. It is used in advanced [[Relay]] progression and in [[Transmutation]], so do not base-sell it. Late [[Recovery]] and other Bay Modules and upgrades have gemerald costs, including Pluperfect.


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== Transmutation ==
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[[Transmutation]] changes gemeralds between colours, so you can turn what you have into what a Bay or upgrade needs:
! <strong>Rare ingredient</strong>
* Lower colours can be combined upward (Green, Amber, Purple, then Red), and higher colours broken back down at a loss.
! <strong>An important use</strong>
* One of each of the four colours makes one Pluperfect Gemerald, and Pluperfect can be split back into colours.
! <strong>Beginner caution</strong>
* Pluperfect is also used in some Boost upscale recipes there.
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| Neptune's Trident
| Massive Driftnet Fish boost
| Five Tridents are needed per craft
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| Mysterious Sludge
| Mutagenic Sludge Hunt boost or Experimental Fertilizer
| Both routes consume five; compare the benefit
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| Evil Tome
| Cursed Charm Explore boost and its breeding use
| A valuable ingredient even when you cannot use the boost yet
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| Alien Technology
| Orbital Mining Laser Mine boost and later weapon recipes
| Crafting a weapon spends the boost ingredient too
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| Lucky Charm
| Rare-action luck and progression recipes
| Keep upgrade requirements covered before using it for luck
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On Main, compare net [[Market]] proceeds with the resources an item would unlock for you. On restricted profiles, replacement can depend on your own drops or Depot stock. Ask before spending an unfamiliar rare; no fixed price list stays accurate forever.
== Changelog ==
{{Update history/gemeralds}}


<small>Adapted from Shadybliss's illustrated new-user guide, 24 October 2026. Game mechanics may change; check the current in-game Manual and previews.</small>
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 4 November 2026

Gemeralds are valuable gems that come in four colours (Green, Amber, Purple and Red) plus the rarer Pluperfect Gemerald. They are used to boost Tools for a while and to pay for late Relay Network progression and Transmutation conversions.

Getting gemeralds

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  • Gem Bags are opened from your inventory and give random coloured gemeralds. Green is the most common colour and Red the rarest. Tiny, Small and full Gem Bags exist, and bigger bags hold more gems.
  • Prospecting: adventuring Pets bring back Gem Bags.
  • A full Gem Bag can also drop as a Rare Item, and Bosses such as Minibosses can reward bags to a lucky damage dealer.
  • Pluperfect Gemeralds are a Rare Item drop, and Minibosses can give one random damage dealer a few of them.
  • Transmutation converts between colours and Pluperfect, see below.
  • They can also be bought and sold on the Market.

Tool augments

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The Lapidist Prestige perk lets you augment Tools with the four coloured gemeralds. Using a gemerald on a Tool gives that Tool a temporary action multiplier for a limited time.

  • The Tool must be at its natural top level (level 50) before you can add or extend an augment.
  • Each Lapidist level adds one augment slot per Tool, up to four.
  • A new colour uses up a slot on that Tool. Using the same colour again extends its time instead of adding a second multiplier.
  • Gemeralds are consumed one at a time.
Gemerald Tool multiplier Time added per gem
Green 1.25x 15 minutes
Amber 1.5x 30 minutes
Purple 1.75x 45 minutes
Red 2x 1 hour

Augments are timed, so plan an active session before spending them.

Pluperfect Gemeralds

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A Pluperfect Gemerald is not a Tool augment. It is used in advanced Relay progression and in Transmutation, so do not base-sell it. Late Recovery and other Bay Modules and upgrades have gemerald costs, including Pluperfect.

Transmutation

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Transmutation changes gemeralds between colours, so you can turn what you have into what a Bay or upgrade needs:

  • Lower colours can be combined upward (Green, Amber, Purple, then Red), and higher colours broken back down at a loss.
  • One of each of the four colours makes one Pluperfect Gemerald, and Pluperfect can be split back into colours.
  • Pluperfect is also used in some Boost upscale recipes there.

Changelog

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Release date Update Changes
August 30, 2026 v2026.08.30
  • Gemeralds now show their boost in the item Details section (for example: ⏩ 1.25× Tool Augment (15m) when used).
August 8, 2026 v2026.08.08.2
  • For now, two transmutations, upscale and downscale gemeralds:
    • 4 green → amber,
    • 3 amber → purple,
    • 2 purple → red,
    • or one of each → a Pluperfect.
    • 2 Pluperfect → one of each,
    • 3 red → 2 purple,
    • 4 purple → 3 amber,
    • 1 amber → 1 green.
    • Conversions are lossy by design.
  • Batches cook over time and each converted gem finishes independently.
  • You can claim finished gems while the rest keep cooking. Click the transmute bar or use the popover to grab what’s ready.
  • Cancel returns any gems that already finished and refunds the input gems for whatever hasn’t finished yet. Any remaining progress is lost.
  • Transmutation speed scales with your Refinery module levels and a new 5-tier Transmutation Speed upgrade.
August 7, 2026 v2026.08.07.3
  • Pluperfect Gemerald, Gem Bag, and Small Gem Bag winners now always appear in the miniboss kill broadcast, no matter how much damage they did.
July 18, 2026 The Gemerald Update
  • Green, Amber, Purple and Red gemeralds no longer drop straight out of rare loot.
  • Tiny Gem Bag holds 1 gemerald.
  • Small Gem Bag holds 2.
  • Gem Bag holds 4.
July 2, 2026 v2026.07.02
  • Putting a Gemerald on a tool is now faster: open a tool, expand Augments, and hit Use on the gem you want.
  • The augment bar always shows all four gem types and how many of each you own.
  • If a gem is already active on the tool it shows Extend plus its remaining time so you can top it up quickly.
May 21, 2026 Welcome to the Relay Network
  • 4 Gemerald tiers (Green, Amber, Purple, Red) at levels 50, 100, 150, 200.
September 2, 2025 Spooky Sights
  • Augment Items (Green, Amber, Purple, Red Gemerald) can now be applied to Tools to increase that Tool’s Action Multiplier
    • Only one of each type of Augment can be applied to each type of Tool
    • Augments stack multiplicatively with each other
    • Multiple of one Augment Item can be applied to a Tool to extend the effect’s duration
May 10, 2025 Game Update (05-10-2025)
  • Pluperfect Gemerald, Mystical Balls: New Rare items (no current use)
March 5, 2025 Spring Fling (Spring 2025)
  • Reaper’s Scythe, Green/Amber/Purple/Red Gemerald: Rare items that will have uses in coming updates


Guide: Gemerald Augments · Valuable Items
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