Introduction
This guide gives different PVE Crystal build examples that you can tweak for different monster zones depending on your needs. The crystals in the examples are BIS end-game crystals and very costly but should give you an idea of what to aim for. In some cases you can swap crystals for the lower tier if you want to spend less.
If you want to learn the basics of the Crystal Preset system and how to unlock all crystal slots, you can view our Crystal Preset & Transfusion Guide for more info.
Cheap Crystal Example
Below is a cheaper crystal set example with a cost of around 4 billion silver. It uses 15 crystal slots in total for players who have completed the Land of the Morning Light story quests (to unlock 2 slots) and are using the Karanda’s Heart (1 slot) instead of a Garmoth’s Heart (2 slots)
| Crystals Used | Total Stats |
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 Crystal of Precise Destruction x2 HAN Combined Magic Crystal – Macalod x4 HAN Combined Magic Crystal – Hoom x4 Rebellious Spirit Crystal x2 Corrupted Magic Crystal x2 |
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Basic/Core Crystal Build
This build example shows the crystals you should aim for and is a general build you can then use to swap and refine for certain monster zones.
You will need to swap the Sycraia Crystal for the correct CC type depending on the grind spot. You can also use Ancient Crystal of Nature – Adamantine/Fighting Spirit/Giant instead as a cheaper option.
- If you are not at an Edania monster zone, you can swap the Crystal of Dusky Ruin for Crystal of Dogged Patience/Stalwart Fortitude/Unyielding Spirit
Check our end-game example builds below for specific monster zone examples
If you are way over the AP cap with these crystals you can swap the Macalod crystals for Glorious Crystal of Gallantry – Olucas for the Attack/Casting Speed +1%
| Crystals Used | Total Stats |
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 Girin’s Tear x1 Crystal of Brutal Decimation x2 Rebellious Spirit Crystal x2 Crystal of Void – Ah’krad x2 Corrupted Gluttony Crystal x2 Crystal of Void Destruction x2 Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine x2 HAN Crystal of Dusky Ruin x1 HAN Dawn Crystal – All AP x6 |
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Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal – Macalod x2100% Resistance Crystals
You need to make sure you are running 100% resistance in a certain CC (depending on the grind spot). This is important for end-game spots where a CC will guarantee a death. It is recommended to use Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature crystals or upgrade them to Sycraia Crystal version.
This combination allows you to get 100% resistance to one CC type using just your Crystals, gear and regular grinding buffs
- The example used is for Stun/Stiffness/Freeze (check below for all crystals)
- Base CC Resist (All Resistances +20%)
Sycraia Crystal – Giant x2 (50% Stun/Stiffness/Freeze)
Girin’s Tear (All Resistance +3%)
Exalted Vell’s Heart (All Resistance +2%)
Fiery Sovereign Offhand (All Resistance +10%)
Edana – Heavensmite (All Resistance +5%)
[Villa] Body Enhancement Buff (All Resistance 10%)
Resistance crystals:
Below are other resistance crystals you can use depending on which CC resistance you need for the grind spot.
| Crystal Name | Resistance Effect |
|---|---|
| Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine |
Extra AP Against Monsters +4 Knockdown/Bound Resistance +25% |
| Sycraia Crystal – Giant |
Extra AP Against Monsters +4 Stun/Stiffness/Freezing Resistance +25% |
 Sycraia Crystal – Fighting Spirit |
Extra AP Against Monsters +4 Knockback/Floating Resistance +25% |
 Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature – Adamantine |
Knockdown/Bound Resistance +25% |
| Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature – Giant |
Stun/Stiffness/Freezing Resistance +25% |
| Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature – Fighting Spirit |
Knockback/Floating Resistance +25% |
End-game Grind Spot Examples
Now that we have seen the different options for PVE crystals, we can put these together to create the perfect build for certain spots.
Edania Monster Zones (Eg. Zephyros Castle)
For Edania Monster Zones, you need to use the highest Crystal of Dusky Ruin you have access to as this will give you Edania Monster Species Damage.
You also need to swap your Sycraia Crystal/Ancient Magic Crystal of Nature for the correct CC type depending on the spot:
- Aetherion Castle requires 100% Stun/Stiffness/Freezing Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Giant
- Nymphamare Castle requires 100% Stun/Stiffness/Freezing Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Giant
- Orbita Castle requires 100% Knockdown/Bound Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine
- Tenebraum Castle requires 100% Knockback/Floating Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Fighting Spirit
- Zephyros Castle requires 100% Knockdown/Bound Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine
- Dark Energy Floodlands requires 100% Knockdown/Bound Resistance > Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine
| Crystals Used | Total Stats |
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Girin’s Tear x1Crystal of Brutal Decimation x2Rebellious Spirit Crystal x2 Crystal of Void – Ah’krad x2Corrupted Gluttony Crystal x2Crystal of Void Destruction x2Sycraia Crystal – Adamantine x2HAN Crystal of Dusky Ruin x1HAN Dawn Crystal – All AP x6 |
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Star’s End
Star’s End is a spot with Demihuman monster type so you can swap your Crystal of Dusky Ruin for a Crystal of Dogged Patience instead.
Star’s End requires 100% Stun/Stiffness/Freezing Resistance so you want to use Sycraia Crystal – Giant.
| Crystals Used | Total Stats |
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Girin’s Tear x1Crystal of Brutal Decimation x2Rebellious Spirit Crystal x2 Crystal of Void – Ah’krad x2Corrupted Gluttony Crystal x2Crystal of Void Destruction x2Sycraia Crystal – Giant x2 Crystal of Dogged Patience x1HAN Dawn Crystal – All AP x6 |
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Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Lower)
Sycraia Underwater Ruins (Lower) requires 100% Knockback/Floating Resistance so you should swap to Sycraia Crystal – Fighting Spirit.
You can also swap your Crystal of Dusky Ruin for a Crystal of Unyielding Spirit instead because Sycraia ruins is the Animal monster species type
| Crystals Used | Total Stats |
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Girin’s Tear x1Crystal of Brutal Decimation x2Rebellious Spirit Crystal x2 Crystal of Void – Ah’krad x2Corrupted Gluttony Crystal x2Crystal of Void Destruction x2Sycraia Crystal – Fighting Spirit x2 Crystal of Unyielding Spirit x1HAN Dawn Crystal – All AP x6 |
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