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Spike Defence Gem Effect and Rating

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

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Spike Defence Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Spike Defence
Effect Decreases Spike damage taken by (%).
Color Blue
Equipment Type Armour
Category Defence
Base Sell Price 950
Gem Rating S Rank Icon

Spike Defence Rank Values and Max Value

Rank Minimum Value Maximum Value
Rank I
4
10
Rank II
12
18
Rank III
20
26
Rank IV
28
34
Rank V
36
50
Rank VI
60
75
Max Combined 100%

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

Are Spike Defence Gems Any Good?

Equip Spike Defence right away!

Spike Defence is a great gem to have at all times of the game. It can be equipped by the majority of your characters, and cannot be easily replaced by other gems aside from the same gem with a higher rank. This gem will prove its worth all throughout the game!

How to Get Spike Defence Crystals

Sources of Spike Defence Crystals
Satorl Marsh: Ice Elemental
Bionis' Interior: Jelly Selua, Largo Selua, Chimai Selua
Makna Forest: Fire Elemental
Eryth Sea: Lograt Kromar, Thunder Elemental
Valak Mountain: Slobos
Prison Island: Earth Elemental, Ice Elemental, Fire Elemental, Wind Elemental, Thunder Elemental

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