How Gems Work in Vampire Crawlers

In Vampire Crawlers, Gems are randomly obtained during runs and can be used to modify cards in your deck. Some Gems dramatically alter how your drafted deck functions, making them valuable strategic tools.

Complete List of All Gems in Vampire Crawlers

The table below includes every Gem in the game, along with their effects and rarities:

Name Effect Amount
Adds the number of projectiles. Area Adds the area effect of a card.
Armor Armor Strike Deal Armor as damage when played.
Bombard Coin Card Creates Coin Shards.
Copy Countdown The card is copied when used.
Crawler Caller Decimate Deals 10% of enemy's health as damage.
Destroy Double Damage The card gets destroyed, but you get coins in return.
Drain Draw Heals when the card kills an enemy.
Duration Easy Combo Increases Duration stat.
Echo Evolution Replays the previous card's effect.
Greed Growth Increases Greed stat.
Increase Mana Cost +1 Increase Mana Cost +2 Mana cost is increased by 1, so it can be used in a higher Combo.
Kill Count Leader Deal current kills total as damage to a random enemy.
Magic Hat Magnetic Beckons a dove from above.
Mana Rebate Midas If the card would reduce Mana to 0, receive double Mana instead.
Might Mug Earns coins when the card kills an enemy.
Nduja Purple Trigger Deals spicy damage.
Quick Draw Rainbow The card is always drawn first at the start of an encounter.
Recycle Reduce Mana Cost -1 Card skips the Discard pile.
Reduce Mana Cost -2 Refund Mana cost is reduced by 1.
Restore Health Retain Recovers health after an encounter.
Return Reverse Combo Returns to hand after playing.
Triple Damage Wild Does three times the base damage.
Yellow Trigger Yin Yang Adds a Yellow Color trigger.
Yin Yang: If you're on even mana, you'll gain 1 mana. If you're on odd mana, you'll draw 1 card.

How to Use Gems Effectively in Vampire Crawlers

When selecting Gems during a run, consider the following factors to maximize their impact:

  • Character Synergy: Vampire Crawlers offers 21 unique characters, each with distinct strengths. Match Gems to your character’s abilities for optimal performance.
  • Weapon & Evolution Compatibility: Some Gems work better with specific weapon combinations or card evolutions. Review your deck’s components before choosing a Gem.
  • Rarity & Effect: Gems vary in rarity and impact. Prioritize Gems that align with your deck’s strategy and playstyle.

Final Tips for Gem Selection

Gems can transform your deck, but their effectiveness depends on your current setup. Experiment with different combinations to discover powerful synergies and dominate your runs.