Discover the effects and uses of Field Gems in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Learn about Aerial Cloak, Aquatic Cloak, Earth Cloak, Quick Step, and more.
Field Gems alter how your characters interact with the world outside of battle. While many are forgettable, some detection-based Gems can be useful early in the game for reaching areas sooner than usual.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Cloak | 60% | Reduces detection range of aerial monsters by x% |
Uses: This Gem makes it easier to avoid higher-level aerial enemies like Rhoguls and Vangs. Its usefulness diminishes as you progress.
Best Characters: Equip on your party leader when needed, but avoid if possible.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Cloak | 60% | Reduces the detection range of aquatic monsters by x% |
Uses: This Gem makes it easier to avoid higher-level aquatic enemies such as Throne Sardis in Colony 9. .
Best Characters: Equip on your party leader when needed, but avoid if possible.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Heal Up | 25% | Increases HP recovered by Auto-Heal outside of battle by x% |
Uses: This Gem has very little use, increasing HP recovery outside of battle, which is already fast.
Best Characters: Avoid this Gem; sell it for Gold.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Cloak | 60% | Reduces detection range of ground monsters by x% |
Uses: This Gem makes it easier to avoid higher-level ground enemies, which constitute most enemies in the game. . This is the most useful of all the Cloak Gems.
Best Characters: Equip on your party leader when needed, but avoid if possible.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Defence | 75% | Reduces damage taken from falling by x% |
Uses: This Gem has little use, reducing damage from falling, an issue already solved by fast out-of-combat healing.
Best Characters: Avoid this Gem; its uses are limited and a waste of a slot.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Step | 25% | Increases movement speed by x% |
Uses: Arguably the most useful Gem in the Field category, this Gem increases movement speed out of battle, useful for traversing large areas like the Eryth Sea’s ocean more quickly.
Best Characters: Equip on your party leader when needed.
| Icon | Name | Cap | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain Defence | 75% | Reduces damage taken from environment by x% |
Uses: A highly situational Gem that decreases damage taken from hazardous terrain such as lava (Valak Mountain), Poison Swamps (Satorl Marsh), and Ether Pools.
Best Characters: Equip on your party leader when needed.
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