| The many realms of Sanctuary contain
wonders of all kinds. Some of the most mysterious are the Shrines and
Wells scattered across the lands. These Shrines and Wells are always
beneficial, but you should choose the best times to use them. Note:
Fire Shrines will damage yourself and other players. Highlight each
Shrine to display a descriptive name. Left-click on a Shrine or Well
to invoke its magical effect. Shrine effects wear off after a period
of time. Your character can be under the influence of only one Shrine
at a time, and activating a second Shrine replaces the effect of the
first. Most Wells and some Shrines recharge after a brief period of
time and can then be used again.
Not all Shrines have an Icon above
them on this page or in the game. Sometimes it is easy to pass up
these Shrines without an Icon because you think you have already used
them, or when they have been used by someone else in a multiplayer
game. Don't pass these Shrines up. Check every Shrine you see and you
may find a valuable Gem Shrine.
Be sure to run your mouse over a
Shrine before clicking on it to see what kind of Shrine you have
found. Be very careful around special Shrines so that you do not use
them until you are ready. Avoid clicking on a Monster Shrine until you
are ready to fight a Unique Monster or Champion. Don't click on a Gem
Shrine before you have the proper Gem ready to upgrade.
Shrines only affect the player that
first touches the Shrine.
Skill Shrine - This Shrine
will not give you points in skills that you have not learned.
Gem Shrines - Upgrades a
random gem. If you do not have a Gem, the Gem Shrine will give you a
random chipped Gem. You can use a Gem Shrine to upgrade a Gem to the
next level. Perfect Gems cannot be upgraded. If you have several Gems
in you inventory, a random Gem will be upgraded. If you want a
specific Gem upgraded, drop all the Gems in your inventory except the
one you want to upgrade. Then click on the Gem Shrine. Gem Shrines
will not upgrade Gems that are already placed in armor or weapons.
What do Gem Shrines look like?
They vary in appearance depending what area you are in and which act
you are playing.
Will a Gem Shrine upgrade a Gem
that is already socketed?
No.
Where can I find Gem Shrines?
Gem Shrines are rare and randomly located. Some areas have more
Shrines than others. Perhaps you should scan these areas to search
for Gem Shrines.
Wells
Wells refill your Life, Mana and Stamina. Wells will also cure Poison.
Touch the Well once to receive a partial refill (if it is full), touch
it again to use the rest of the well. Wells have a much faster
recharge time than other Shrines. Note the locations of wells and come
back to them when you need to use them. A useful strategy is to lead
monsters back to a Well and fight until you're low on health or mana,
then quickly click on the Shrine for a refill.
Wells can differ in appearance from
area to area, but you can always find one by the cleansing water that
a well will always contain.
Note: if all three of your attributes
are full (Health, Mana, and Stamina) you will not be able to click on
the well.
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