Rank‑6 Blood‑Soaked Jade & Colossus Engine Gem Upgrades

The Big Upgrade

Moving Blood‑Soaked Jade from rank 5 to 6 is a straight shot of power: higher damage, faster feet, and a resonance jump that lifts every slot. For most classes it is still the single best gem in the game, so chasing rank 6 first makes sense.

What Rank 6 Actually Adds

• 17 % damage bonus at full life (up from 13.5 %).
• Damage floor stays high even when you drop low on health.
• Same 10 % speed boost that lets you kite or close gaps with ease.
• About 570 raw resonance—enough to unlock extra awakening perks on your gear.

Swapping in the New Colossus Engine

The player ditches a rank‑5, four‑star Void Spark for a rank‑4, four‑star Colossus Engine. On paper that costs a little resonance, but the trade delivers:

1. 27 % skill damage for six seconds every time you self‑buff.
2. Extra size and range—great for AoE farming and battleground lanes.
3. Knock‑back immunity during the buff window, making melees far tougher in PvP.

Early Impressions

Even at rank 4 the Engine outshines Void Spark in any competitive mode. PvE grinders might miss the chain‑lightning flair, yet the raw damage boost still shreds challenge rifts.

Roiling Consequence: The Next Stop

Roiling Consequence already sits at rank 4. One more copy—or 40 Telluric Pearls—pushes it to rank 5, unlocking the hefty critical‑strike splash that pairs nicely with dash cooldowns. Aim to finish this gem before funneling resources into anything fancy.

Why the “Cheap” 2‑Stars Stay

Fervent Fang

Stacks up to 24 % extra damage on anything you touch, then buffs damage to elites on top. Simple, always on, no internal timer.

Pain Clasp

Matches Fang’s 24 % bonus but keys off damage‑over‑time effects. If your build burns, bleeds, or poisons, this little gem works overtime while giving you bonus movement speed.

Event Strategy: Colossal Surge on a Budget

• Run 100 Legendary Crests once; that alone can yield several Engine shards.
• Collect weekly Polished Cores; seven will bump an Engine from three to four stars.
• Telluric Pearls remain the safety net—forty pearls = one guaranteed 5‑star copy.
• Sell duplicate two‑stars for platinum, then snipe missing pieces off the marketplace.

Light‑Spender Tips

1. Upgrade one gem at a time to avoid spreading gem power too thin.
2. Extract power from outdated gems (like that Void Spark) instead of selling them.
3. Keep an eye on resonance breakpoints; sometimes a cheaper two‑star push adds more than a fancy five‑star.
4. Time purchases during drop‑rate boosts—Blizzard loves surprise buff weekends.

Final Thoughts

Jumping to a rank‑6 Blood‑Soaked Jade and sliding in a fresh Colossus Engine shows just how far careful planning—and a modest monthly spend—can go. With Roiling Consequence one step from rank 5, this build sits on the brink of another big leap. If you value all‑round power without whale‑level costs, copy the order: Jade 6 → Engine 4+ → Roiling 5. Your resonance bar—and your kill times—will thank you.