# Latest **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) --- ## [Balancing & Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/balancing-changes/87074 "2026-09-07T22:06:03Z")
Hey all, Welcome to the new Balancing & Changes thread. In the future when any changes are released that aren’t included in an update or don’t quite fit within the patch notes, a team member will be sharing them here. A… --- ## [Community Guidelines](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/community-guidelines/79074)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/community-guidelines/79074 "2023-02-28T00:44:42Z")
Playing Gems of War and/or Puzzle Quest 3 has brought us all together here we have a lot to discuss, be it the game itself or other things we are passionate about. But importantly, we’re also here to build a warm, inclus… --- ## [Welcome to the Gems of War Community!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/welcome-to-the-gems-of-war-community/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/welcome-to-the-gems-of-war-community/8 "2015-08-31T08:13:47Z")
Welcome to the Gems of War forum, a place for you to discuss the game, get help, and generally relax after a busy day of battling with your fellow Adventurers! Head over to the Categories page to areas where you can pos… --- ## [Guild War match making](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guild-war-match-making/90165)
**Author:** [@Talcaram](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Talcaram)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/guild-war-match-making/90165 "2026-09-23T04:36:08Z")
Can you explain how is working the matchmaking for guild war ? Freezes When I PVP rank 34 faught in order : Dragon Army (rank 1) + 0 point Piraten der Nacht (rank 14) - 3 points The Unforgiven (rank 2) - 1 point Pka… --- ## [Gemologica: evolved progress tracking for GoW](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gemologica-evolved-progress-tracking-for-gow/67376)
**Author:** [@ElDuderino](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ElDuderino)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gemologica-evolved-progress-tracking-for-gow/67376 "2026-09-23T03:15:30Z")
GoW Task Analyzer has leveled up! Gemologica is the evolved progress tracker for GoW. See a detailed overview of your progress on kingdom power, factions, classes and pets. Easily find out what troops you can upgrade ne… --- ## [Update 9.4 Patch Notes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4-patch-notes/90160)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4-patch-notes/90160 "2026-09-23T01:56:51Z")
Note: As this is being released a little extra earlier than normal, there is a chance some changes have been missed or have been further balanced. We have updated the PvP matchmaking to better take player level and t… --- ## [Looking for a way to favorite chat emojis (in-game)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-for-a-way-to-favorite-chat-emojis-in-game/90205)
**Author:** [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-for-a-way-to-favorite-chat-emojis-in-game/90205 "2026-09-22T23:58:57Z")
Let’s get the obvious point out of the way that many people find emojis are pointless. “Who cares, why waste dev time on chat convenience instead of the game?” etc. If that’s how you feel, well, you’ll be better off chil… --- ## [\[reported\] Vulcanus spell can be interupted](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-vulcanus-spell-can-be-interupted/90201)
**Author:** [@TheIdleOne](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TheIdleOne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-vulcanus-spell-can-be-interupted/90201 "2026-09-22T18:02:58Z")
What you were expecting to happen, and what actually happened: I was expecting the spell to work as the description states as separate checks. Destroy 5x5, then deal heavy splash damage to a random enemy. Instead, if t… --- ## [Update 9.4](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4/90192)
**Author:** [@DarkQueen90](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/DarkQueen90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/update-9-4/90192 "2026-09-22T15:58:20Z")
Wann soll denn das Update erscheinen ? Habe keine Antwort darauf gefunden. Liebe Grüße :waving\_hand: --- ## [\[not a bug\] Troll spell almost identical](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/not-a-bug-troll-spell-almost-identical/90202)
**Author:** [@Sighton](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sighton)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/not-a-bug-troll-spell-almost-identical/90202 "2026-09-22T04:44:53Z")
Exactly same spell Same kingdom. Don’t start this please. For the love of god. This has to be a bug . It doesn’t matter if the mana colour is different, this is just lazy. Also both elemental / Giant. Change asap… --- ## [Campaign Ending:  The Ruby Heptagon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-the-ruby-heptagon/90200)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/campaign-ending-the-ruby-heptagon/90200 "2026-09-22T04:27:41Z")
Originally published at: Campaign Ending: The Ruby Heptagon – Gems of War Campaign Ending Soon The final week of the Campaign is upon us! This is your last chance to earn rewards from the Campaign, or purchase an El… --- ## [Explo teams too popular - balance offer](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/explo-teams-too-popular-balance-offer/90195)
**Author:** [@Majamas](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Majamas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/explo-teams-too-popular-balance-offer/90195 "2026-09-22T03:13:47Z")
I see like explosive compositions are most popular in game now. This will demonstrate the imbalance here, and I propose changing it. The easiest way to counter this would be to introduce a new type of special stone: the … --- ## [\[reported\] "New Title" Rewards from Events](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-new-title-rewards-from-events/90196)
**Author:** [@CaptainBuckles](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/CaptainBuckles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-new-title-rewards-from-events/90196 "2026-09-21T23:06:38Z")
This is an issue that’s been bothering me for some time. Several events (such as the current Faction Assault event) have a “new title” available as a reward. However, as you can see by the screenshots below, this reward … --- ## [Higher on the Pyre](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/higher-on-the-pyre/90199)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/higher-on-the-pyre/90199 "2026-09-21T17:54:28Z")
Originally published at: Higher on the Pyre – Gems of War New Guide Troop: Scorchfly Scorchfly will be available in the Journey Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. Please no… --- ## [High level perfomer, bored with your guild and not crazy about Guild Wars?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/high-level-perfomer-bored-with-your-guild-and-not-crazy-about-guild-wars/90118)
**Author:** [@Elfin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Elfin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/high-level-perfomer-bored-with-your-guild-and-not-crazy-about-guild-wars/90118 "2026-09-20T23:24:14Z")
Odin’s Wolves is looking for one new guildie. We have a funny active chat, we love Tower of Doom and Guild Wars is optional. We’re a bunch of seasoned (never old!) players who are laid back but also kinda intense when we… --- ## [Tarot card drop improvement](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tarot-card-drop-improvement/90194)
**Author:** [@Pim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Pim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tarot-card-drop-improvement/90194 "2026-09-20T23:11:23Z")
it’s almost impossible to get the latest tarot from the vault, the pool of available cards has become way too large. similar to the pet issue in the past. can you solve this in the same way? when the vault key drops a c… --- ## [PolishEnergy Polska Gildia - Guild looking for new solid players💥](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/polishenergy-polska-gildia-guild-looking-for-new-solid-players/88720)
**Author:** [@Zmija](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zmija)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/polishenergy-polska-gildia-guild-looking-for-new-solid-players/88720 "2026-09-20T18:19:46Z")
:poland: PolishEnergy – polska gildia zrzeszająca również graczy z całego świata poszukuje Dzielnych Wojowników i Sprytnych Strategów do swoich szeregów! Czy masz dość samotnych potyczek i szukasz prawdziwego braters… --- ## [Join the Nightshade Alliance | A Guild for Every Playstyle](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/join-the-nightshade-alliance-a-guild-for-every-playstyle/89986)
**Author:** [@Ash3nShad3](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ash3nShad3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/join-the-nightshade-alliance-a-guild-for-every-playstyle/89986 "2026-09-18T23:11:07Z")
With two unique guilds sharing one friendly and updated 2026 Discord server, you’ll find a welcoming home no matter your playstyle or experience level. :new\_moon: Deadly Nightshade The Darkest Bloom Bears the Strongest… --- ## [\* Magix \* ✨ Be enchanted! We invite players to join our chill and positive guild to have fun! We promote diversity, hilarity, and gifs. | Guild Events completed | New players welcome | Weekly Legendary Tasks](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/magix-be-enchanted-we-invite-players-to-join-our-chill-and-positive-guild-to-have-fun-we-promote-diversity-hilarity-and-gifs-guild-events-completed-new-players-welcome-weekly-legendary-tasks/81393)
**Author:** [@Anam\_Cara](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Anam_Cara)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/magix-be-enchanted-we-invite-players-to-join-our-chill-and-positive-guild-to-have-fun-we-promote-diversity-hilarity-and-gifs-guild-events-completed-new-players-welcome-weekly-legendary-tasks/81393 "2026-09-18T13:48:13Z")
We are ranked at 107 and have been established since 2016. Our members are from all over the world. :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: :de: :kr: :us: :vietnam: :denmark: :eu: :canada: :indonesia: :uk: :hungary: All activ… --- ## [Why do I find participating in the new Guild Wars less enjoyable?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-do-i-find-participating-in-the-new-guild-wars-less-enjoyable/90166)
**Author:** [@Magicus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Magicus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/why-do-i-find-participating-in-the-new-guild-wars-less-enjoyable/90166 "2026-09-18T12:48:46Z")
Why do I find participating in the new Guild Wars less enjoyable? The old Guild Wars format involved less randomness, and I used to liken the experience to chess—something I really enjoyed. In fact, the old Guild Wars … --- ## [Faction Expansion - Amanithrax](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-amanithrax/81036)
**Author:** [@Jeto](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jeto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-expansion-amanithrax/81036 "2026-09-18T07:05:56Z")
Originally published at: Faction Expansion – Amanithrax – Gems of War This weekend Amanithrax is getting an expansion. The faction’s Deep Delve will become available for players to enjoy (once they complete Delve Lev… --- ## [September & October Event Calendar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/september-october-event-calendar/90133)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/september-october-event-calendar/90133 "2026-09-18T06:05:46Z")
September & October Event Calendar New Mythic – Blackhawk: Sept 4th Guild Wars – Forest of Thorns: 10th Starry Night – Star Stone Goal Week: 14th – 20th New Cosmetic Pet: 16th Update 9.4: 16th \[subject to change\] Exp… --- ## [Avengers Doomsday are recruiting all levels](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/avengers-doomsday-are-recruiting-all-levels/86491)
**Author:** [@Drax1O1](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Drax1O1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/avengers-doomsday-are-recruiting-all-levels/86491 "2026-09-17T20:42:50Z")
Avengers Doomsday are in need of a few awesome members . If you’re a low level trying to get started or a high level looking for less of a grind . All levels welcome . Low minimum requirements (250 seals & 25 trophies) e… --- ## [\[reported\] Kingdom leveling screen is broken on 4:3 aspect (iPad)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-kingdom-leveling-screen-is-broken-on-4-3-aspect-ipad/90182)
**Author:** [@LummoxJR](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/LummoxJR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/reported-kingdom-leveling-screen-is-broken-on-4-3-aspect-ipad/90182 "2026-09-17T01:27:56Z")
Platform: iPadOS What you were expecting to happen, and what actually happened: When viewing the kingdom upgrades menu, information about the upgrades available at the next level is mostly cut off. Steps to make it h… --- ## [Wrong number of battles report in Guild War Rooster page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wrong-number-of-battles-report-in-guild-war-rooster-page/90175)
**Author:** [@Risa](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Risa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wrong-number-of-battles-report-in-guild-war-rooster-page/90175 "2026-09-16T20:43:25Z")
Platform: Any. Video or screenshots: What you were expecting to happen, and what actually happened: When retreat from a battle in guild war, or program close / crash during such battle, the game treat it as a loss… --- ## [Absurd guild wars restrictions. Its time to go back to the drawing board](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/absurd-guild-wars-restrictions-its-time-to-go-back-to-the-drawing-board/90164)
**Author:** [@Born2beagator](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Born2beagator)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/absurd-guild-wars-restrictions-its-time-to-go-back-to-the-drawing-board/90164 "2026-09-16T02:16:29Z")
I didnt see a guild wars thread this week. My complaint is simple-forest of thorns against meta teams is quite simply stupid. This guild wars is already a terrible mode. It is beyond time you either ease restrictions on … --- ## [Cool screenshot topic](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/cool-screenshot-topic/10368)
**Author:** [@Jainus](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Jainus)\ **Replies:** 3785\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/cool-screenshot-topic/10368 "2026-09-16T00:52:09Z")
So after a long time trying, I got this cool screenshot, a board with just the one solitary gem on it… And it’s a skull :slight\_smile: So let’s have a little collection please of your coolest and unusual screenshots … --- ## [Molten to the Core](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/molten-to-the-core/90172)
**Author:** [@Gems-of-War](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gems-of-War)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/molten-to-the-core/90172 "2026-09-15T21:42:46Z")
Originally published at: Molten to the Core – Gems of War New Raid Boss Troop: Sandstorm Elemental Sandstorm Elemental will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in … --- ## [Is Wisterina in Event Chests? If not, Bug Report](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-wisterina-in-event-chests-if-not-bug-report/90072)
**Author:** [@Starlite](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Starlite)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/is-wisterina-in-event-chests-if-not-bug-report/90072 "2026-09-15T11:53:29Z")
The “Season of Renewal” Holiday Event which introduced the Forest of Thorns Legendary troop, Wisterina, ran from 27th April to 10th May 2026. The event finished 13 weeks ago. Therefore, Wisterina should have been in Che… --- ## [\[fixed\] No Guild Wars scheduled](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fixed-no-guild-wars-scheduled/90177)
**Author:** [@Supa-N00b](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Supa-N00b)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fixed-no-guild-wars-scheduled/90177 "2026-09-15T07:19:44Z")
How do those who won the last day claim their rewards if you cant access the tab. How do we plan for the next disaster of an event? Or this indicative of the fact that things are going to change before the next war? [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md?page=1)