Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Initial Tension Gem Effect and Rating

This page is about the Initial Tension 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 Initial Tension, and whether or not you should use the Initial Tension gem can all be found here!

Initial Tension Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Initial Tension
Effect Increases tension when battle starts.
Color Red
Equipment Type All
Category Support
Base Sell Price 350
Gem Rating C Rank Icon

Initial Tension Rank Values and Max Value

Rank Minimum Value Maximum Value
Rank I
5
10
Rank II
15
20
Rank III
25
30
Rank IV
35
40
Rank V
45
50
Rank VI
75
100
Max Combined 100

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

Are Initial Tension Gems Any Good?

Do not equip Initial Tension!

Initial Tension 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 Initial Tension gems are better off selling.

How to Get Initial Tension Crystals

Sources of Initial Tension Crystals
Eryth Sea: Trava Kromar
Mining: Tephra Cave

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