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| − | There are several different types of gems that |
+ | There are several different types of '''gems''' that can be found in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'' as well as its [[Downloadable content (Origins)|DLC]]s and [[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening|expansion]]. They typically appear under the "Other" category within the inventory. |
| + | {{Note|For 'Remarkable' gems, see [[Gifts (Origins)#Gifts for Shale|Gifts]].}} |
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| − | Note that there are also special gems that can be used as gifts. They are easily distinguished with the purple word "gift" when you examine them in the inventory. See the article on [[Gifts]] for more info about these special gems. |
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| − | == Gem |
+ | == Gem types == |
''In the order that the game lists them in your inventory:'' |
''In the order that the game lists them in your inventory:'' |
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| + | '''High-Range gems''' |
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| − | * [[Diamond]] |
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| + | {{:Diamond|style=iconmini}} <sup>[[#Uses|[note]]]</sup>{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Ruby]] |
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| + | {{:Ruby|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Emerald]] |
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| + | {{:Emerald|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Sapphire]] |
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| + | '''Mid-Range gems''' |
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| − | * [[Topaz]] |
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| + | {{:Sapphire|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Amethyst]] |
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| + | {{:Topaz|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Malachite]] |
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| + | {{:Amethyst|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Fluorspar]] |
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| + | {{:Malachite|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Garnet]] |
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| + | '''Low-Range gems''' |
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| − | * [[Quartz]] |
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| + | {{:Fluorspar|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | * [[Greenstone]] |
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| + | {{:Garnet|style=iconmini}} <sup>[[#Uses|[note]]]</sup>{{clrl}} |
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| + | {{:Quartz|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| + | {{:Greenstone|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | == |
+ | === Flawless gems === |
| + | In ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]'', four new flawless gems can be found: |
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| + | {{:Flawless Diamond|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| + | {{:Flawless Emerald|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| + | {{:Flawless Ruby|style=iconmini}} <sup>[[#Uses|[note]]]</sup>{{clrl}} |
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| + | {{:Flawless Sapphire|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| + | === Other === |
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| − | A common question is whether gems are just to be sold to the vendor, or do they have another purpose? The answer is it depends on the gem. |
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| + | {{:Smuggled Lyrium|style=iconmini}}, can be acquired during [[Precious Metals]].{{clrl}} |
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| + | == Uses == |
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| − | * What the game calls "middle gems", which includes Sapphires, Topaz, Amethysts, and Malachites, can be turned in to help your allies after you've finished part of the story. Given to the dwarves allies through the [[Allied Supply Crates]] in your camp. |
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| − | * |
+ | * 10 [[Garnet]]s are required for the [[Untraceable]] quest. |
| + | * All "mid-range" gems can be donated to the [[Allied Supply Crates]] in the [[party camp]], once the Dwarven allies have been recruited. |
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| + | * All gems labeled '''Remarkable''' are [[Gifts (Origins)|gifts]] for [[Shale]]. (Requires ''[[The Stone Prisoner]]'' DLC) |
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| + | * A [[Flawless Ruby]] is required for [[Heart of the Forest|Heart of the Forest]] in ''Awakening''. |
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| + | * A [[Diamond]] is required for [[Worked to the Bone]] in ''Awakening''. Another diamond can be used at the [[Shrine of Korth]] while doing the quest [[It Comes From Beneath]]. |
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| − | == |
+ | == See also == |
| + | {{:Pouch of Gems|style=iconmini}}{{clrl}} |
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| − | The Bioware social forums. |
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| − | [[Category: |
+ | [[Category:Gems| ]] |
| − | [[Category:Gems]] |
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Revision as of 22:30, 20 December 2013
There are several different types of gems that can be found in Dragon Age: Origins as well as its DLCs and expansion. They typically appear under the "Other" category within the inventory.
Note: For 'Remarkable' gems, see Gifts.
Gem types
In the order that the game lists them in your inventory:
High-Range gems
Mid-Range gems
Low-Range gems
Flawless gems
In Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, four new flawless gems can be found:
Other
Smuggled Lyrium, can be acquired during Precious Metals.
Uses
- 10 Garnets are required for the Untraceable quest.
- All "mid-range" gems can be donated to the Allied Supply Crates in the party camp, once the Dwarven allies have been recruited.
- All gems labeled Remarkable are gifts for Shale. (Requires The Stone Prisoner DLC)
- A Flawless Ruby is required for Heart of the Forest in Awakening.
- A Diamond is required for Worked to the Bone in Awakening. Another diamond can be used at the Shrine of Korth while doing the quest It Comes From Beneath.
