Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

Muscle Up Gem Effect and Rating

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

Muscle Up Gem Effect and Basic Info

General Information

Muscle Up
Effect Increases physical defence.
Color Orange
Equipment Type All
Category Attribute
Base Sell Price 150
Gem Rating A Rank Icon

Muscle Up 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 Muscle Up Gems Any Good?

A good gem to consider equipping

Muscle Up is a great gem that can be used in a wide array of situations. Muscle Up cannot be equipped by everyone, and is also outclassed by S tier gems, but when the need to use them arises, its worth shows itself.

How to Get Muscle Up Crystals

Sources of Muscle Up Crystals
Prison Island: Behemoth
Mining: Tephra Cave, Ether Mine, Bionis' Interior

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