Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Pierce Resist Gem Effect and Rating

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

Pierce Resist Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Pierce Resist
Effect Grants resistance against Pierce by (%).
Color Yellow
Equipment Type Armour
Category Defence
Base Sell Price 850
Gem Rating C Rank Icon

Pierce Resist 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
75
100
Max Combined 100%

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

Are Pierce Resist Gems Any Good?

Do not equip Pierce Resist!

Pierce Resist 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 Pierce Resist gems are better off selling.

How to Get Pierce Resist Crystals

Sources of Pierce Resist Crystals
Makna Forest: Laeklit Mammut
Eryth Sea: Thunder Elemental
Prison Island: Thunder Elemental

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