What are Runeglass Gems
Runeglass gems are augmentations to the cut pristine version of a gem. The runeglass version will provide you with additional bonuses such as leeching, additional damage, mana syphoning and more.
They can be crafted at a stonecutting table, and require 180 stonecutting to craft. Each of the gems will also require a runeglass case. The case can be crafted at a forge, and requires 180 weaponsmithing skill to craft. The case dictates the additional effects of the gem.
If you’re looking for what gems to use in a particular build, you can check the builds section of the website for specific builds.
How to Use Runeglass Gems
To use a runeglass gem you will need to obtain one and slot it into your weapon and / or armor. This works just like any other gem in the game. Upon doing so you will receive the benefits of the gem. Once it is slotted you can not remove it. If you replace it with another gem it will be destroyed.
The effects of the runeglass gems do stack when placed in your armor. Therefore, you could slot all leeching gems, for example, and benefit from each gem slotted.
Gem Types in New World
Check our “Gem Effects on Armor and Weapons Guide” for more information on how regular gems work in New World.
Runeglass Types
There are several different types of runeglass gems. The type of gem you create will be dictated by the type of case you have. You can utilize the case with any gem type. Then add the corresponding effect to any pristine cut gem by encasing it in the runeglass at a jewel crafting station. Below are the different types of runeglass gems and their corresponding effect.
Runeglass Case Table
| Runeglass Type / Case | Effect | Effect Details Weapon | Effect Details Armor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeching | Add Leeching power to any Pristine Cut Gem | Heal for 3% of the damage you deal (2s cooldown) | Heal for 1% of the damage you deal (2s cooldown) |
| Energizing | Add Energizing power to any Pristine Cut Gem | Gain +4 stamina with each successful hit (3 second cooldown) | Gain +1 stamina with each successful hit (3 second cooldown) |
| Siphoning | Add Siphoning power to any Pristine Cut Gem | Gain +1.5 mana with each successful hit (2 second cooldown) | Gain +0.8 mana with each successful hit (2 second cooldown) |
| Igniting | Add increased Fire damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict burn and deal 8% fire damage per second for 2 seconds | Your fire attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Freezing | Add increased Ice damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict frostburn and deal 8% ice damage per second for 2 seconds | Your ice attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Abyss | Add increased Abyssal damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict corrosion and deal 8% void damage per second for 2 seconds | Your void attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Electrifying | Add increased Lightning damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict surge and deal 8% lightning damage per second for 2 seconds | Your lightning attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Nature | Add increased Arboreal damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict poison and deal 8% nature damage per second for 2 seconds | Your nature attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Empowering | Add increased Arcane damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Inflict Hex and deal 8% arcane damage per second for 2s | Your arcane attacks do an additional 2% damage |
| Punishing | Add increased Melee damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Your melee attacks do an additional 2% damage | Your melee attacks do an additional 1% damage |
| Sight | Add increased Ranged damage to any Pristine Cut Gem | Your ranged attacks to an additional 2% damage | Your ranged attacks do an additional 1% damage |
How to Craft a Runeglass Case
In order to craft a runeglass case you will need specific ingredients that can only be obtained from Brimstone Sands. You can find the locations of the glyphs by utilizing our glyph guide. All the raw materials can be found by utilizing our interactive map. This includes the sandstone used for the charged sand and the sulfur chunks needed for the sulfur.
Ectoplasm required to craft the cases can be obtained from supply crates, elite chests, and drops from certain mobs within Brimstone Sands.
Runeglass Case Ingredient Table
| Runeglass Type / Case | Material 1 | Material 2 | Material 3 | Material 4 | Material 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeching | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Food Glyph | 5x Gift Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Energizing | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Water Glyph | 5x Gift Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Siphoning | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Chaos Glyph | 5x Gift Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Igniting | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Sun Glyph | 5x Above Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Freezing | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Water Glyph | 5x Shadow Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Abyss | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Shadow Glyph | 5x Chaos Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Electrifying | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Above Glyph | 5x Chaos Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Nature | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Mountain Glyph | 5x River Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Empowering | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Night Glpyh | 5x Sealed Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Punishing | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Strength Glyph | 5x Destruction Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
| Sight | 10x Charged Sand | 4x Sulfur | 5x Above Glyph | 5x Destruction Glyph | 3x Ancient Glob of Ectoplasm |
How to Craft Runeglass Gems
After you have acquired you choice of cut pristine gem and your choice of runeglass case you can then utilize those to craft the runeglass gem to slot into your gear. To do so you will need to have 180 skills in the stonecutting profession and find a tier 1 or higher stonecutting table. The below list outlines the ingredients needed to craft the runeglass gem:
- Cut Pristine Gem of your choice
- Runeglass Case of your choice
- 2x Pure Solvent
- 1x Gold Ingot
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