Gems

Gems are the premium currency in Whiteout Survival. They can be used to purchase exclusive items, accelerate progress, and access premium content that is otherwise unavailable through normal gameplay.

Overview

Gems occupy the highest tier of the game's currency hierarchy. They are primarily obtained through real-money purchases but can also be earned in limited quantities through gameplay milestones, events, and achievements. Gems are scarce for free-to-play players, making wise spending critical.

Obtaining Gems

Free Sources

Gems can be earned without purchasing through:

Daily login bonuses (small amounts)
Achievement completions
Events rewards (limited quantities)
Alliance milestone rewards
Furnace upgrade milestones
Bear Hunt and State vs State participation

Paid Sources

The majority of Gems come from in-game store purchases using real currency. Various packages offer Gems in bulk at discounted rates per unit.

Gem Uses

Hero Recruitment

Gems can be spent at the Enlistment Office to purchase premium hero recruitment vouchers or directly fund additional draws from hero recruitment pools.

Construction and Research

Gems can instantly complete any ongoing construction or research job. This is generally inefficient for large jobs but useful for time-sensitive situations.

Store Purchases

The in-game store offers exclusive items for Gems, including:

Premium speedup packs
Rare gear materials
Large resource packages
Peace shields
Teleport items

VIP Levels

Spending Gems (or accumulating them through purchases) may contribute to VIP level progression, which unlocks permanent bonuses to construction speed, troop training, and other activities.

Gem Spending Strategy

For free-to-play or light-spending players, prioritizing Gem expenditures is crucial:

**Hero Recruitment** — Generally the best value for long-term power gains
**Expansion Slots** — If additional construction/research queues are available, these provide permanent benefits
**VIP Levels** — If bonus thresholds unlock meaningful perks
**Event Exclusive Items** — Limited-time offers that cannot be obtained otherwise

Avoid spending Gems on:

Instant-completing cheap/fast jobs (poor value)
Common resources available through gathering
Items regularly available through events

Tips

Don't rush with Gems: The pressure to spend Gems to keep up is intentional game design — patience often yields free alternatives.
Save for events: Some events allow Gem spending for extra points or exclusive prizes.
Check the store daily: Daily limited offers sometimes provide exceptional Gem value.
Free Gems add up: Consistent daily logins and event participation can accumulate meaningful Gem quantities over time.