Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Fall Defense Gem Effect and Rating

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

Fall Defense Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Fall Defense
Effect Reduces damage taken from falling by (%).
Color Green
Equipment Type Armour
Category Field
Base Sell Price 450
Gem Rating C Rank Icon

Fall Defense Rank Values and Max Value

Rank Minimum Value Maximum Value
Rank I
2
10
Rank II
12
20
Rank III
22
30
Rank IV
32
40
Rank V
42
50
Rank VI
60
75
Max Combined 75%

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

Are Fall Defense Gems Any Good?

Do not equip Fall Defense!

Fall Defense 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 Fall Defense gems are better off selling.

How to Get Fall Defense Crystals

Sources of Fall Defense Crystals
Tephra Cave: Vamp
Prison Island: Gimran Egel
Mining: Colony 6

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