Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Spike Gem Effect and Rating

This page is about the Spike Gem from Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (XC1) for the Nintendo Switch. Everything about this gem, including its effect at each rank, equipment type, where to find Spike, and whether or not you should use the Spike gem can all be found here!

Spike Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Spike
Effect Deal damage back to the attacker when attacked.
Color Red
Equipment Type Armour
Category Attack
Base Sell Price 1000
Gem Rating C Rank Icon

Spike Rank Values and Max Value

Rank Minimum Value Maximum Value
Rank I
20
40
Rank II
60
80
Rank III
100
120
Rank IV
140
160
Rank V
180
200
Rank VI
220
250
Max Combined 250

Max Combined refers to the maximum buff that a character can receive through equipping gems of this type.

Are Spike Gems Any Good?

Do not equip Spike!

Spike is a gem that has little to no value. They have subpar effects, even in situations that seem to call for them. Crystals that can be crafted to Spike gems are better off selling.

How to Get Spike Crystals

Sources of Spike Crystals
Mining: Bionis' Interior

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