Welcome to the Gem Mastery Test Center! This guide walks you through everything you need to test. Follow the steps in order — no staff commands required. Find the test center vendors near the spawn point and work through each section. Report bugs using the template at the bottom.
Before you start, locate the Gem Mastery test vendors in the test center town. There are several vendors, each marked with a jeweler icon:
| Vendor Name | What They Sell |
|---|---|
| Gem Mastery Necklace Materials | All crafting ingredients for the Gem Mastery Necklace |
| Gem Mastery XP Tomes | XP tomes for instant level progression |
| Gem Mastery Vendor - Ruby | All Ruby Mastery Gems (every bonus type) |
| Gem Mastery Vendor - Sapphire | All Sapphire Mastery Gems (every bonus type) |
| Gem Mastery Vendor - Topaz | All Topaz Mastery Gems (every bonus type) |
| Gem Mastery Vendor - Obsidian | All Obsidian Mastery Gems (every bonus type) |
The Gem Mastery Necklace is crafted via Tinkering (skill 100 required).
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shard Essence | 250 |
| Valorite Ingots | 100 |
| Diamonds | 30 |
| Sapphires | 30 |
| Rubies | 30 |
| Topazes | 30 |
Steps:
Expected: A Gem Mastery Necklace appears in your backpack.
Pass/Fail: ___
Expected: UI opens. Since you have no XP yet, Level = 0 and all gem slots show as locked.
Pass/Fail: ___
Gem Mastery XP is earned automatically by dealing damage to and killing monsters.
Want to progress faster? Buy XP Tomes from the Gem Mastery XP Tomes vendor. Double-click a tome to consume it and instantly add that amount of XP. Tomes are available in 1M, 10M, 25M, 50M, and 111.75M (max level) denominations.
TEST 3.1 — XP Earned on Kill
Expected: XP increases after the kill. Progress bar moves.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 3.2 — No XP for < 5% Damage
Expected: Little or no XP awarded to the player who only dealt ~4% or less of the damage.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 3.3 — Level Up Unlocks a Gem Slot
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 3.4 — Level Milestones Are Correct
Here are the cumulative XP totals for each level. Verify a few of these as you progress:
| Level | XP Required | Level | XP Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100,000 | 16 | 31,600,000 |
| 2 | 450,000 | 17 | 35,700,000 |
| 3 | 1,050,000 | 18 | 40,050,000 |
| 4 | 1,900,000 | 19 | 44,650,000 |
| 5 | 3,000,000 | 20 | 49,500,000 |
| 6 | 4,350,000 | 21 | 54,600,000 |
| 7 | 5,950,000 | 22 | 59,950,000 |
| 8 | 7,800,000 | 23 | 65,550,000 |
| 9 | 9,900,000 | 24 | 71,400,000 |
| 10 | 12,250,000 | 25 | 77,500,000 |
| 11 | 14,850,000 | 26 | 83,850,000 |
| 12 | 17,700,000 | 27 | 90,450,000 |
| 13 | 20,800,000 | 28 | 97,300,000 |
| 14 | 24,150,000 | 29 | 104,400,000 |
| 15 | 27,750,000 | 30 | 111,750,000 |
Max is Level 30 at 111,750,000 XP total.
Check: When you hit a level boundary, does the UI immediately show the new slot as unlocked?
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 3.5 — XP Is Account-Wide
Expected: Second character sees the same XP total and level.
Pass/Fail: ___
Each gem vendor sells all bonus types for their gem tier for free. Buy a selection to test with.
(You need this gold available when installing — not when purchasing from vendor)
| Material | Multiplier | Typical Source (Live) |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 1.00x — standard | Common monsters |
| Sapphire | 1.20x — enhanced | Uncommon monsters |
| Topaz | 1.40x — superior | Rare monsters / bosses |
| Obsidian | 1.75x — corrupted | Elite monsters / raid bosses |
For example, a gem with Melee Ignore Armor Chance gives:
TEST 4.1 — Gem Tooltip is Correct
Expected:
Obsidian Mastery Gem)Effect: +X.XX% [Bonus Name]Requires: Gold to installPass/Fail: ___
TEST 4.2 — Same Material + Same Bonus Gems Stack
Expected: They merge into a single stack of quantity 2.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 4.3 — Different Bonus Gems Do NOT Stack
Expected: Two separate items — they do not merge.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 4.4 — Different Material Gems Do NOT Stack
Expected: Two separate items — they do not merge.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 4.5 — Gems Drop from Monsters
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
You need at least Level 1 (1 unlocked slot) and enough gold to install.
TEST 5.1 — Install a Single Gem
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.2 — Install All Button
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.3 — Remove a Single Gem
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.4 — Remove All Gems
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.5 — Cannot Install Without Enough Gold
Expected: Failure message after confirming — gem is NOT installed, gold not deducted.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.6 — Canceling a Confirmation Dialog Does Nothing
Expected: Nothing happens. Gem stays in backpack, no gold lost, slot stays empty.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.7 — Closing the UI Causes No Errors
Expected: UI closes and re-opens cleanly. No error messages like “You must be wearing a Gem Mastery necklace” appear when simply closing. No crashes.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 5.8 — Active Effects Panel Is Accurate
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
The cleanest way to measure bonus effectiveness:
TEST 6.1 — Slayer Damage Bonus (Type-Specific)
Buy the appropriate gem from a vendor and install it. Then fight the matching monster type.
| Bonus | Ruby | Sapphire | Topaz | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage to Arachnid Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Abyssal Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Humanoid Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Elemental Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Reptilian Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Undead Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
| Damage to Vermin Creatures | +2.0% | +2.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% |
Steps (for each type you test):
Expected:
+X Chain floating text appears above the monster when the bonus triggersPass/Fail (note which types you tested): ___
TEST 6.2 — Slayer Protection Bonus (Type-Specific)
Expected:
-X Protected text) when hit by the correct creature typePass/Fail: ___
TEST 6.3 — Gold Find Bonus
Expected: Noticeably more gold with the gem active. The more gems stacked, the larger the difference.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 7.1 — Spell Damage Bonus
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 7.2 — Spell Disruption Avoidance
Expected:
*Disruption avoided!* message appears when you would have been interruptedPass/Fail: ___
TEST 7.3 — Meditation Rate Bonus
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
Requires a character with Barding skills (Provocation, Peacemaking, or Discordance)
TEST 8.1 — Bard Success Rate
Expected: More successes with the gem active.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 8.2 — Bard Duration Bonus
Expected: Effect duration is visibly longer with the gem active.
Pass/Fail: ___
For each skill: establish a baseline first (without the gem), then compare with the gem active.
TEST 9.1 — Mining Yield
Expected:
+X bonus ore from Gem Mastery! message appears when the bonus firesPass/Fail: ___
TEST 9.2 — Lumberjacking Yield
Expected:
+X bonus wood from Gem Mastery! message when bonus firesPass/Fail: ___
TEST 9.3 — Fishing Yield
Expected:
+X bonus fish from Gem Mastery! message when bonus firesPass/Fail: ___
TEST 9.4 — Skinning Yield
Expected:
+X bonus resources from Skinning! message when bonus firesPass/Fail: ___
All follower bonuses are PvE only. These must be tested against monsters, not other players. Bonuses are suppressed during PvP and for 30 seconds afterward.
Requires a tamed pet.
TEST 10.1 — Follower Accuracy / Defense
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 10.2 — Follower Attack Speed
Expected: Visible reduction in time between the pet’s attacks.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 10.3 — Follower Damage
Expected: Pet kills faster / deals more damage per hit.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 10.4 — Follower Damage Resistance
Expected: Pet HP drops more slowly — monster deals less damage to the pet.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 10.5 — Follower Healing Received (Veterinary)
Requires Veterinary skill and bandages
Expected: Bandage heals more HP with the gem active.
Note: This bonus does NOT apply when bandaging human players — only non-human pets via Veterinary.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 10.6 — Follower Bonuses Suppressed in PvP
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 11.1 — Combat Bonuses Off in PvP
Expected: The same damage bonuses do NOT apply when fighting players. Damage matches your non-gem baseline output.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 11.2 — 30-Second Suppression Window After PvP
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.1 — Cannot Install Without a Gem in Backpack
Expected: Error message (e.g., “You don’t have any mastery gems”). Nothing happens.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.2 — Cannot Install Without an Unlocked Slot
Expected: Error message explaining no slots are unlocked.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.3 — Cannot Install Into a Full Necklace
Expected: Error message saying no available slots.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.4 — 35% Bonus Cap (Same Bonus Type)
Expected:
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.5 — Remove Gem Mid-Combat
Expected: Gem removal completes normally. No crash. Bonus cleanly removed.
Pass/Fail: ___
TEST 12.6 — Rapid UI Open/Close
Expected: UI always opens and closes cleanly. No ghost windows, no error messages, no crash.
Pass/Fail: ___
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| Section | Status |
+------------------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| Step 1: Craft necklace | Pass / Fail |
| Step 2: Equip & open UI | Pass / Fail |
| Step 3: XP from killing monsters (3.1-3.5) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 4: Buy gems, tooltip, stacking (4.1-4.5) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 5: Install/remove gems, UI interactions (5.1-5.8) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 6: Combat bonuses - damage, protection, gold (6.1-6.3)| Pass / Fail |
| Step 7: Spellcasting bonuses (7.1-7.3) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 8: Barding bonuses (8.1-8.2) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 9: Gathering bonuses (9.1-9.4) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 10: Follower bonuses + PvP suppression (10.1-10.6) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 11: PvP suppression - all bonuses (11.1-11.2) | Pass / Fail |
| Step 12: Edge cases (12.1-12.6) | Pass / Fail |
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TEST #: [Step.Test number — e.g., 6.1]
SEVERITY: [Critical / High / Medium / Low]
TITLE: [Short description of the bug]
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:
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EXPECTED:
[What should have happened]
ACTUAL:
[What actually happened]
NOTES: [Any other context — monster type, gem type, how many gems installed, etc.]
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