Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Heat Sink Gem Effect and Rating

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

Heat Sink Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Heat Sink
Effect Reduces heating of Ether Rifle by (%).
Color Light Blue
Equipment Type Weapon
Category Support
Base Sell Price 2250
Gem Rating B Rank Icon

Heat Sink 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
42
Rank VI
44
50
Max Combined 75%

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

Are Heat Sink Gems Any Good?

A mediocre gem

Heat Sink only has a few situations that are great for it, and even then, there are still other gems that can prove more useful. Only equip Heat Sink if the situation really calls for it or it works on your specific build.

How to Get Heat Sink Crystals

Sources of Heat Sink Crystals
Fallen Arm: Ancient Daedala

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