Deals damage over time and ignores armor, making it perfect for taking down high-armor giants and shadows.

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Essential for "mana farming." When placed in traps or towers, these gems generate mana per hit, fueling your economy for high-level upgrades.

These are power-scaling gems. White gems increase in power based on your current mana pool, while Black gems (Bloodbound) scale based on the number of hits they have landed. 2. High-Level Tactics: Beyond Simple Towers