Diablo Immortal's 5-Star Legendary Gem Upgrade Theory Fails Miserably

TL;DR: A Diablo Immortal "gift" of a 1-hour 5-star gem trial couldn't be used to upgrade existing gems, leading to disappointment. Upcoming events are reward-based, and a Wild Brawl mode returns, while other free trials were underwhelming.

Diablo Immortal has been experiencing a bit of a lull lately, with players feeling the absence of significant new content. In a recent video, ECHO Gaming highlighted this quiet period while also trying to capitalize on a seemingly generous gift: a one-hour trial of a five-star legendary gem. This sparked a brilliant theory: Could this temporary gem be used to upgrade an existing, lower-star gem? Unfortunately, as many players may have already experienced, the answer is a resounding no, and this trial instead of a gift has only created more confusion and annoyance within the Diablo Immortal community.

The Dream: A Free Legendary Gem Upgrade?

ECHO Gaming, like many others, received a "gift" in Diablo Immortal – a one-hour trial of a five-star legendary gem. While on the surface, this may sound exciting, the reality of only being able to use a gem for a single hour felt pretty underwhelming. This led to a clever idea: what if this trial gem could be used to enhance a lower-star gem? The theory was that by utilizing the five-star gem in the gem upgrade process, you could effectively bypass the need for costly purchases of multiple five-star legendary gems. This strategy could save players significant platinum and potentially accelerate their character progression by turning their 3-star gems into 5-star gems.

The Harsh Reality: Theory vs. Practice

Eager to test the theory, ECHO Gaming headed over to the Jeweler to upgrade his three-out-of-five-star Blood Soaked Jade gem. The anticipation was high – this workaround could mean a massive leap in gem power and circumvent the need to spend hundreds of thousands of platinum on a 5-star version. However, when it came time to claim the gift, it became clear the dream was not to be. Instead of allowing the gifted gem to be used for an upgrade, players were only given a choice of four specific, non-tradable legendary gems. To add insult to injury, after selecting the gem, many (including ECHO Gaming) couldn't even locate the item anywhere in their inventory. The gem simply vanished. The hope of upgrading gems using this method was immediately dashed, leaving players feeling both frustrated and confused with the initial "gift".

Other Diablo Immortal News: What's Coming and What's Not

• Chinese New Year Events:

  While the game may feel quiet now, some events are on the horizon, albeit reward-focused. The Chinese patch notes indicate the arrival of red envelope and fireworks events on January 22nd, offering in-game goodies like green gear, legendary gear, and legendary crests. While welcome, these events do not address the lack of new engaging gameplay mechanics.

• Wild Brawl Returns:

  The Wild Brawl game mode is back, which might offer a brief distraction, but it's not new content. For those seeking a break from the regular grind, this mode could offer a bit of fun, especially with new builds, like ECHO mentioned he will be trying on his Crusader.

• Underwhelming Trials:

  In addition to the failed gem trial, players also received a three-day trial of a cosmetic item, another old battle pass item. While a nice gesture for players who don't own this cosmetic, it felt like more of a tease than a genuine gift and highlighted the shortcomings of the gifts on this day.

Where did the gem go?

ECHO's experience with the 5-star gift gem left many players searching for answers. Upon claiming the chest from your mail, you were given a choice of four legendary gems, that you did not keep and could not use in any way. So instead of receiving the five-star gem to use in an upgrade, players were essentially provided with a 1-hour experience of a legendary gem that they never got to keep, and a frustrating experience searching for a gem that could never be found.

Conclusion: A Missed Opportunity

The attempted gem upgrade theory turned out to be a big disappointment. The gifted trial of a five-star gem, while intended as a nice gesture, missed the mark, and the cosmetic trial of an old battle pass item, similarly was more of a frustration than a reward. Diablo Immortal players were left feeling more confused and frustrated than appreciated. The limited scope of the gifted gem, the inability to use it for the intended purpose of upgrading, and its mysterious disappearance, all contributed to a negative experience.