# Gem masteries not working

**URL:** <https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-masteries-not-working/51701>\
**Category:** Bug Reports\
**Created:** [February 1, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-masteries-not-working/51701 "2019-02-01T17:43:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lyya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/lyya/32/3650_2.png) [@Lyya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Lyya)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-masteries-not-working/51701/7 "2019-02-03T18:17:00Z")

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It was changed to match console, and then after a large outcry regarding the volatility of matches as a result, the devs changed it back (for all platforms) in 3.1.5.

> [@3.1.5 Patch Notes (PC/Mobile & Console)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-1-5-patch-notes-pc-mobile-console/30777/1):
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> Mana Surges no longer occur on 4 of a kind matches. We have listened to community feedback and have adjusted mana surges on 4 of a kind matches. This should help with versing the Wisp troop for higher level players as well as help prevent excessive looping at all levels.

At this point, all platforms (Console included) follow the old PC/Mobile behavior. 4-matches never surge, 5-matches always do.

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