# 9.2 Crystal Kingdom: A Deep Dive!

**URL:** <https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-crystal-kingdom-a-deep-dive/89654>\
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**Created:** [May 13, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-crystal-kingdom-a-deep-dive/89654 "2026-05-13T00:01:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Zuul-Emo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/67e7ee/32.png) [@Zuul-Emo](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zuul-Emo)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-crystal-kingdom-a-deep-dive/89654/133 "2026-05-13T21:26:31Z")

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Created a maths corner here, to discuss the update specifics separately: [9.2 Maths Corner - Community Content - Gems of War | Forums](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-maths-corner/89657/1)

Just want to highlight this, and ask for anyone else good at this stuff to check my maths isn’t wonky, but I think this is right:

> [@9.2 Maths Corner](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-maths-corner/89657/3):
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> We can calculate what kingdom xp we get compared to what we’d get as a straight conversion:  
> Level\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Conversion\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Upgrade Value
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> - **Level 11:** 100\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 12:** 200\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 13:** 200\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 14:** 900\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 15:** 1000\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 16:** 3800\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 17:** 7000\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 18:** 10800\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 19:** 14000\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 20:** 17800\_\_\_\_\_2000
> 
> As you can see, up to level 13, there is a net advantage to leveling up the kingdom BEFORE the update. Beyond level 13, there is a net disadvantage at every single level. If your kingdom is level 13 or above already, you should NOT upgrade it before the update to 9.2 or you will be worse off as a result.  
> (Disclaimer. Values are rounded up for conversion. If you convert more than the listed value, these values will not be as accurate.)

> [@9.2 Maths Corner](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/9-2-maths-corner/89657/4):
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> Trying to get more exact values without rounding up, would give the following values:
> 
> - **Level 11:** 66xp\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 12:** 133xp\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 13:** 200xp\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 14:** 416xp\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 15:** 1383xp\_\_\_\_\_820
> - **Level 16:** 3650xp\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 17:** 7000xp\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 18:** 10350xp\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 19:** 13850xp\_\_\_\_\_2000
> - **Level 20:** 17500xp\_\_\_\_\_2000
> 
> So, assuming you had a stockpile of deeds, books and imperial deeds, so rounding off wasn’t a factor, the point at which upgrading is no longer advised would be raised to above level 14. Beyond that point, you are always worse off if you upgrade before 9.2

EDIT: Since upgrading a kingdom level can increase a kingdom’s power level, the exact value judgement will depend on your personal progress. Each additional power level gives extra xp after 9.2 but that’s already being accounted for elsewhere. I don’t know whether you want to factor that in personally, when making the choice to upgrade or not.

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