Can someone point me to a good explanation of synergy crystals?

[Brad1959]

Can someone point me to a good explanation of synergy crystals?

[Kazzin]

Equip crystal.

Wear 2 pieces of associated set, obtain 2 piece bonus. Wear 4 pieces of associated set, obtain 4 piece bonus.

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[Ozamet]

Can someone point me to a good explanation of synergy crystals?

Did you ever play WoW? The synergy crystals are a way to activate set bonuses. Since there are so many souls in RIFT, instead of making individual sets for each one they have 1 set of each armor type. You must have 4 out of 4 pieces of the same set to activate the synergy crystal of your choice.

[Fadorlaian]

They do not have one crystal for each set of armor, there is one set of armor and a synergy crystal for every soul that provides specific buffs / talents.

[Brad1959]

Is it all sets, or just PvP sets, or just some PvP and some PvE?

For example, is there a Synergy Crystal for Darkcloth Armor?

[Israfael]

There are synergy crystals for the following sets:

- lvl 45ish Transplanar armor (can be bought with at the various Rare Planar vendors in Shimmersand/IPP/Stillmoor
- R3/4 PvP armor
- R5/6 PvP armor
- R7/8 PvP armor
- Hammerknell Raid armor

So no, none for Darkcloth Armor.

[Brad1959]

There are synergy crystals for the following sets:

- lvl 45ish Transplanar armor (can be bought with at the various Rare Planar vendors in Shimmersand/IPP/Stillmoor
- R3/4 PvP armor
- R5/6 PvP armor
- R7/8 PvP armor
- Hammerknell Raid armor

So no, none for Darkcloth Armor.

So, the only PvE sets are level 45 and Hammerknell? That is a huge gap.

[Israfael]

Well there also sets that have a set bonus without needing a synergy crystal (like the epic crafted sets and a few new T1/T2 drops).

But yeah it is indeed a huge gap.

[lgw]

I'd assume that the current T1-3 pieces are balanced around not having set bonuses to provide you with a good challenge on the next tier of PVE.