# Gameplay Chat (PC/Mobile) **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=125 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 126 --- ## [How do Heros get Traits?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-heros-get-traits/10812)
**Author:** [@Taisiakat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Taisiakat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 3:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-heros-get-traits/10812 "2016-08-07T03:36:22Z")
I’ve been playing for a bit now, and I keep running across heros that have traits - similar to the troops. How is this possible? What have I missed to get this --- ## [Minor Traitstones bundle](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/minor-traitstones-bundle/10790)
**Author:** [@David1](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/David1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/minor-traitstones-bundle/10790 "2016-08-06T20:49:23Z")
Noob question. Last day to get the minor traitstones bundle, but not sure how useful they are later in the game. I’m at level 30, is it a good idea to get those now? --- ## [Explore mode Ghulvania drop sample](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/explore-mode-ghulvania-drop-sample/10781)
**Author:** [@Sol](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sol)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/explore-mode-ghulvania-drop-sample/10781 "2016-08-06T19:45:11Z")
--- ## [Stealthy question](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/stealthy-question/10782)
**Author:** [@Rozik](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rozik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/stealthy-question/10782 "2016-08-06T19:14:16Z")
I’ve just fought againt team with full-traited Pride Hunter on the last spot. I’ve attacked with Knight Coronet and…he hit Pride Hunter! How is that possible if second trait of Pride Hunter is stealthy? Shouldn’t third u… --- ## [Brief commentary on the latest balance changes and the new counters](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/brief-commentary-on-the-latest-balance-changes-and-the-new-counters/10762)
**Author:** [@htismaqe](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/htismaqe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/brief-commentary-on-the-latest-balance-changes-and-the-new-counters/10762 "2016-08-06T12:01:54Z")
I know there’s a lot of talk here about diversity in PvP (or lack thereof). I’ve noticed a trend the last few days that speaks to a different kind of diversity, separate from just “I keep facing the same foes over and o… --- ## [I hate Queen Mab](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-hate-queen-mab/10619)
**Author:** [@LummoxJR](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/LummoxJR)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-hate-queen-mab/10619 "2016-08-06T04:56:50Z")
It’s such, such a shame that the bug with Queen Mab’s third trait was fixed. On the one hand I can appreciate that it was a bug and therefore had to be fixed. On the other hand… gah. Maybe she’s not so horrific to those… --- ## [Dokkalfar Broken](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dokkalfar-broken/5741)
**Author:** [@Studs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Studs)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dokkalfar-broken/5741 "2016-08-05T15:33:56Z")
I just realized I’m missing exactly one card under Legendary: Dokkalfar. WTF. No one has ever wanted Dokkalfar more than I! Feel free to discuss other ways in which Dokkalfar is OP these days. Great comps, sweet hairlin… --- ## [What is the in Game Font(s)?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-the-in-game-font-s/10686)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 10:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-is-the-in-game-font-s/10686 "2016-08-05T10:30:48Z")
Does anyone know what font(s) are used within Gems of War? Devs probably know, but I figured I ask publicly for any of those font experts out there. xD @Sirrian @Nimhain @Andrew @Nex @Mr.Strange Particular ones of inter… --- ## [Team advice for invade](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/team-advice-for-invade/10747)
**Author:** [@ManaSurge](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ManaSurge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 10:08am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/team-advice-for-invade/10747 "2016-08-05T10:08:09Z")
Hello! Anyone know a fast invade team with Valkyrie and Alchemist?I know about the Treant-Alchemist-Valkyrie-Banshee team,but its pretty slow(atleast i think it is,maybe im wrong)Im a fairly new player,only level 26,but… --- ## [Good Maw teams after recent nerfs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/good-maw-teams-after-recent-nerfs/10734)
**Author:** [@Puczen](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Puczen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/good-maw-teams-after-recent-nerfs/10734 "2016-08-05T05:20:32Z")
I just got Maw, sadly I didn’t have a chance to repay people for those all random devours, but I’m gonna try it anyway. I run: (Y/Br) The Great Maw Bone Dragon Mercy Infernal King If Mercy doesn’t click, I’m kinda … --- ## [Win Rate on the Leadboards](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/win-rate-on-the-leadboards/10706)
**Author:** [@Exemplar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Exemplar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 1:35am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/win-rate-on-the-leadboards/10706 "2016-08-05T01:35:21Z")
Specifically Sister and Alex. For two people who are level 1000 and consistently in the top ten, is there such a deck that is so high risk high reward? --- ## [Emperor's New OP Groove](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/emperors-new-op-groove/10683)
**Author:** [@efh313](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/efh313)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/emperors-new-op-groove/10683 "2016-08-04T22:58:42Z")
So… Maw was nerfed and then… Enter the Emperor While I like his spell at the current cost of 14, he does entirely too much. For only 14 mana he does: GOOD True Damage FULL Mana Drain And Removes all Traits from th… --- ## [Common troop discussion?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/common-troop-discussion/10687)
**Author:** [@killerman3333](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/killerman3333)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/common-troop-discussion/10687 "2016-08-04T20:53:09Z")
Are the new commons a little strong for being the lowest rarity possible? All but 3 troops have single digit mana costs and almost all commons do more than one thing for such low mana costs. Some like priestess have 3 … --- ## [The Great Maw's stats](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-great-maws-stats/10695)
**Author:** [@Blacklaser](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Blacklaser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-great-maws-stats/10695 "2016-08-04T15:21:15Z")
Can anyone help me figure this out? My Great Maw is at max level, but the stats are lower than other player’s Maws. It only has 15 attack and 31 health, while others have 18 attack and 41 health at max level. The Kingdom… --- ## [Yes I know another maw thread](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/yes-i-know-another-maw-thread/10422)
**Author:** [@illusion](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/illusion)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/yes-i-know-another-maw-thread/10422 "2016-08-04T03:09:17Z")
First of all I have 4 mythic Maw’s fully traited so I’m not complaining about maw for not having it. With the PvP leaderboard more competitive then ever and showing big numbers it is crucial to invade consistently and f… --- ## [Does anybody else play on an iPad 2?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/does-anybody-else-play-on-an-ipad-2/10331)
**Author:** [@IronyMan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/IronyMan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/does-anybody-else-play-on-an-ipad-2/10331 "2016-08-03T17:39:09Z")
I’m having lots of issues. The main one is that I crash back to the “desktop” after each PvP battle. I can do 4 or 5 Explorations before a crash, and can similarly get through most of a Challenge before a crash, but Pv… --- ## [When (if ever) will special event weapons become available again?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/when-if-ever-will-special-event-weapons-become-available-again/10620)
**Author:** [@GREEK-13](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/GREEK-13)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/when-if-ever-will-special-event-weapons-become-available-again/10620 "2016-08-03T17:35:41Z")
I’ve only been playing this game since January. I think it is a great game and have supported the developers with in game purchases. I like that they do not limit plays or hide items behind pay walls, with the exception … --- ## [Team Composition Question](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/team-composition-question/10589)
**Author:** [@Gadowscar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gadowscar)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/team-composition-question/10589 "2016-08-03T15:31:06Z")
I am currently playing as “Templar/Alastair/Paladin/Settite” and am wondering if in the current meta it is a good team. I was also curious if under the current meta going for kingdom/troop bonuses are good at all. I keep… --- ## [From the Cellar: Gems of War in Pop Culture](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/from-the-cellar-gems-of-war-in-pop-culture/10639)
**Author:** [@Cell](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/from-the-cellar-gems-of-war-in-pop-culture/10639 "2016-08-03T14:17:56Z")
I’ve been doing a little digging and came full circle to see that Gems of War is actually running rampant inside of movies and music from the far reaching corners of the Pop Culture underverse. This is a safe place for w… --- ## [Is Emperor Khorvash in the event chests this week?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-emperor-khorvash-in-the-event-chests-this-week/10635)
**Author:** [@htismaqe](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/htismaqe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-emperor-khorvash-in-the-event-chests-this-week/10635 "2016-08-03T04:05:11Z")
I got 50 keys but already have Pride Guard fully ascended. Don’t want to use my event keys unless there’s a chance to get Khorvash. --- ## [Bless You Dear Friends](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bless-you-dear-friends/10610)
**Author:** [@HKdirewolf](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/HKdirewolf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bless-you-dear-friends/10610 "2016-08-03T03:47:43Z")
This thread is dedicated to those of you that only set 1 of 2 troops for your defense team. You people are doing the lord’s work. You make my day brighter each and every time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! --- ## [My Gem count is ready for Mr. Death mythic!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-gem-count-is-ready-for-mr-death-mythic/10614)
**Author:** [@Lola](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Lola)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-gem-count-is-ready-for-mr-death-mythic/10614 "2016-08-02T22:26:25Z")
--- ## [Death Mark, new hotness, or basic?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/death-mark-new-hotness-or-basic/9634)
**Author:** [@PinkMooNinja](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/PinkMooNinja)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/death-mark-new-hotness-or-basic/9634 "2016-08-02T15:15:46Z")
Having just played through an Arena, and getting obliterated by Creeping Death, and having death mark kill off a couple of other troops, it feels very deadly now. How have others fared with/against it? --- ## [What a way to start the week!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-a-way-to-start-the-week/10576)
**Author:** [@htismaqe](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/htismaqe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-a-way-to-start-the-week/10576 "2016-08-02T14:55:51Z")
Losing 4 of my first 6 PvP matches. I run a loop-dependent team and the RNG is just punishing me today. I actually have a better winning percentage in defense than in invade! :worried: --- ## [Looking for an answer - PvP troop stats](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-for-an-answer-pvp-troop-stats/10572)
**Author:** [@Taisiakat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Taisiakat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-for-an-answer-pvp-troop-stats/10572 "2016-08-01T19:09:18Z")
I have been trying to figure out why some troops show low troup number but when you look over the individual troops they have outrageous stats. I will get a picture next time but here’s one that doesn’t make sense Said… --- ## [Wanna show off my cool transformation team](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wanna-show-off-my-cool-transformation-team/10536)
**Author:** [@KrudlerTheHorse](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/KrudlerTheHorse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wanna-show-off-my-cool-transformation-team/10536 "2016-08-01T07:26:19Z")
Hey everybody, I was talking to my guild this morning about how mana transformation can be a great strategy to beat “cheapskate” opponents. They asked for an explanation so I thought I would make a video to show it, rat… --- ## [How can I get more Rock Trolls?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-rock-trolls/9915)
**Author:** [@zqxinran](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/zqxinran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-rock-trolls/9915 "2016-08-01T07:00:18Z")
Because… I want to make it Mythic… Can I get it from chests? --- ## [This is Getting Ridiculous](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/this-is-getting-ridiculous/10256)
**Author:** [@psychetruth](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/psychetruth)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/this-is-getting-ridiculous/10256 "2016-08-01T01:10:53Z")
OK I am level 1000 so at the end game. Not sure what people experience at lower levels but; 9 out 10 games are now great maw builds. Many times all three of my battle options are Maw builds. After the Queen Mab nerf (o… --- ## [Kingdom Tribute--the math](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/kingdom-tribute-the-math/1566)
**Author:** [@IronyMan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/IronyMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 1:09am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/kingdom-tribute-the-math/1566 "2016-08-01T01:09:37Z")
Okay, so I have been leveling my kingdoms up to get that all-elusive tribute, but it doesn’t seem to be coming in as quickly as I thought it should. So I did the math to see if my expectations were unreasonable. They w… --- ## [Is there cheating going on in PVP?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-there-cheating-going-on-in-pvp/10444)
**Author:** [@GREEK-13](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/GREEK-13)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-there-cheating-going-on-in-pvp/10444 "2016-07-31T15:02:54Z")
Please forgive me if this has already been discussed somewhere on the forum. I’ve looked around and haven’t seen anything. So, I noticed that at least two of the players that were at the top of the leaderboard this week … [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=124) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/gameplay/5.md?page=126)