Who would you use a generic R3 gem on and why?

RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
edited July 2022 in Strategy and Tips
Please assume you can only make one rank up, instead of many, and so please make the best case for the champion you chose.

Who would you use a generic R3 gem on and why? 59 votes

Scarlet Witch (Sigil) (can awaken)
10%
B_Dizzle_01TheExit2730ishLBN1CederIron_J3 6 votes
Knull (awakened)
28%
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Mister Negative (awakened)
6%
ThatGuyYouSaw235pseudosaneFinal_Order007Bishop 4 votes
Nimrod (unawakened)
33%
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Captain America Sam Wilson (unawakened)
1%
L1zardW1zard 1 vote
Shang-Chi (unawakened)
11%
yuwMalreck04Amazing_Demon05Soyheyor123QazzyScrubhanMackey 7 votes
Mister Fantastic (unawakened)
3%
Oddkinsons7PowerOfACandle 2 votes
Jabari Panther (unawakened)
0%
Silver Centurion (unawakened)
0%
The Overseer
3%
Barri8MrChunky 2 votes
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Comments

  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    The Overseer is unawakened*
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    Adding an image of the R3s and R4 at my disposal as per @SpideyFunko ’s suggestion:


  • MackeyMackey Member Posts: 1,597 ★★★★★
    Shang-Chi (unawakened)
    Whoever you enjoy using the most, and use the most for that matter. No point asking other people who you should rank up unless you're early in the game and dont know who will help with what (by looks of it, you should know what you're doing), it's not their profile at the end of the day.

    That said, I would probably go with Shang Chi because I enjoy using him
  • AMS94AMS94 Member Posts: 1,776 ★★★★★
    edited July 2022
    Nimrod (unawakened)
    If these were my only options, I'd save the gem for future
    If I had to do someone for some reason (assuming a gem is gonna expire soon) then I'd go with Nimrod
    2nd best is Knull & Knull is definitely the better defender out of these 2
    So if u need an attacker defender combo then go with Knull
  • Colinwhitworth69Colinwhitworth69 Member Posts: 7,470 ★★★★★
    Nimrod (unawakened)
    Hotrod can easily clear an entire class of champs as well as non-mutant champs or nodes that have regen or prowess. Plus he's double immune and hits incredibly hard, and his sig ability increases the damage duration.
  • pseudosanepseudosane Member, Guardian Posts: 3,990 Guardian
    Mister Negative (awakened)
    I would do MrN or Nimrod. You do seem light on mutants though, nobody else good to r3?
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    pseudosane said:

    I would do MrN or Nimrod. You do seem light on mutants though, nobody else good to r3?

    Good observation. It’s just that I have so many Mutants at 5/65. The only ones I’m tempted to R3 are duped Storm or duped Gambit.
  • pseudosanepseudosane Member, Guardian Posts: 3,990 Guardian
    Mister Negative (awakened)
    Rookiie said:

    pseudosane said:

    I would do MrN or Nimrod. You do seem light on mutants though, nobody else good to r3?

    Good observation. It’s just that I have so many Mutants at 5/65. The only ones I’m tempted to R3 are duped Storm or duped Gambit.
    If you had someone like AA/havok id def r3. the power creep is quite substantial.
  • SpideyFunkoSpideyFunko Member Posts: 21,948 ★★★★★
    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.
  • BeeweeBeewee Member Posts: 556 ★★★★
    Tbf R3 gems are mainly to work around catalysts. If you have one you should use it when you’re out of resources to rank up a champ. Really only awakening gems are dependent on what champ you put them into
  • Malreck04Malreck04 Member Posts: 3,324 ★★★★★
    Shang-Chi (unawakened)
    Been using him at r2 and he's just so satisfying. Kinda tempted to give him my r3 gem but I'm gonna save it for now.
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    Beewee said:

    Tbf R3 gems are mainly to work around catalysts. If you have one you should use it when you’re out of resources to rank up a champ. Really only awakening gems are dependent on what champ you put them into

    Currently out of resources to rank up a champ @Beewee - if I made it seem otherwise then my bad
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Dude - loved your comment. Super helpful reading your perspective and comparing it against my own.

    I would take up Mister Fantastic without thinking about it, but he’s unawakened and I’d much rather have my R3s awakened.

    You’re right about Shang-Chi. I’ve been hesitant to take him to R3 mainly because I’ve got 3 Skill R3s already and other areas are lacking. Being unduped is also a factor. Same goes for Nimrod and Knull (though Knull is duped).

    I think when it comes down to it, I’m going to rank Sigil Witch or Mister Negative. She is an unbelievable damage dealer. Mister Negative has got so much utility but I’m struggling to get the best out of him. But yeah it’s gonna be one of those 2 methinks.
  • Artoria77Artoria77 Member Posts: 2,550 ★★★★★
    Nimrod (unawakened)
    Godrod definitely in my eyes.
    I'd put Knull in a close second though
  • PGK88PGK88 Member Posts: 84 ★
    Rookiie said:

    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Dude - loved your comment. Super helpful reading your perspective and comparing it against my own.

    I would take up Mister Fantastic without thinking about it, but he’s unawakened and I’d much rather have my R3s awakened.

    You’re right about Shang-Chi. I’ve been hesitant to take him to R3 mainly because I’ve got 3 Skill R3s already and other areas are lacking. Being unduped is also a factor. Same goes for Nimrod and Knull (though Knull is duped).

    I think when it comes down to it, I’m going to rank Sigil Witch or Mister Negative. She is an unbelievable damage dealer. Mister Negative has got so much utility but I’m struggling to get the best out of him. But yeah it’s gonna be one of those 2 methinks.
    Go for the Sigil Witch. I R3ed mine and she hits hard. :)
  • SpideyFunkoSpideyFunko Member Posts: 21,948 ★★★★★
    Rookiie said:

    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Dude - loved your comment. Super helpful reading your perspective and comparing it against my own.

    I would take up Mister Fantastic without thinking about it, but he’s unawakened and I’d much rather have my R3s awakened.

    You’re right about Shang-Chi. I’ve been hesitant to take him to R3 mainly because I’ve got 3 Skill R3s already and other areas are lacking. Being unduped is also a factor. Same goes for Nimrod and Knull (though Knull is duped).

    I think when it comes down to it, I’m going to rank Sigil Witch or Mister Negative. She is an unbelievable damage dealer. Mister Negative has got so much utility but I’m struggling to get the best out of him. But yeah it’s gonna be one of those 2 methinks.
    relatively speaking it should be mister negative


    but I think you should take up sigil witch
  • DemonzfyreDemonzfyre Member Posts: 22,052 ★★★★★
    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    S.C but only if awakened and could dedicate sigs too.

    My suggestion out of all of these would be Knull. Doesn't need the dupe unlike most of the rest of the champs in question. You get all the utility of Knull without being duped.

    Jabari would be another where you don't NEED the dupe but is a beast regardless. Totally slept on in terms of usability.

    MrN would be my 3rd suggestion but has a high skill cap to play.
  • BeeweeBeewee Member Posts: 556 ★★★★
    Rookiie said:

    Beewee said:

    Tbf R3 gems are mainly to work around catalysts. If you have one you should use it when you’re out of resources to rank up a champ. Really only awakening gems are dependent on what champ you put them into

    Currently out of resources to rank up a champ @Beewee - if I made it seem otherwise then my bad
    Depending on where you are in the game. If you have story content still left you will probs want to do shang. If youre more war focused then nimrod is the answer
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    Beewee said:

    Rookiie said:

    Beewee said:

    Tbf R3 gems are mainly to work around catalysts. If you have one you should use it when you’re out of resources to rank up a champ. Really only awakening gems are dependent on what champ you put them into

    Currently out of resources to rank up a champ @Beewee - if I made it seem otherwise then my bad
    Depending on where you are in the game. If you have story content still left you will probs want to do shang. If youre more war focused then nimrod is the answer

    Insightful! Yeah I don’t play competitively - currently exploring Act 6. Do you know much about Mister Negative?
  • RookiieRookiie Member Posts: 4,821 ★★★★★
    PGK88 said:

    Rookiie said:

    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Dude - loved your comment. Super helpful reading your perspective and comparing it against my own.

    I would take up Mister Fantastic without thinking about it, but he’s unawakened and I’d much rather have my R3s awakened.

    You’re right about Shang-Chi. I’ve been hesitant to take him to R3 mainly because I’ve got 3 Skill R3s already and other areas are lacking. Being unduped is also a factor. Same goes for Nimrod and Knull (though Knull is duped).

    I think when it comes down to it, I’m going to rank Sigil Witch or Mister Negative. She is an unbelievable damage dealer. Mister Negative has got so much utility but I’m struggling to get the best out of him. But yeah it’s gonna be one of those 2 methinks.
    Go for the Sigil Witch. I R3ed mine and she hits hard. :)

    She’s winning the race along with Mister N tbh.
  • Final_OrderFinal_Order Member Posts: 128 ★
    Mister Negative (awakened)
    Well, he's one of my favourite champs, if I had him as a 6*, I'd R3 him immediately
  • BeeweeBeewee Member Posts: 556 ★★★★
    Rookiie said:

    Beewee said:

    Rookiie said:

    Beewee said:

    Tbf R3 gems are mainly to work around catalysts. If you have one you should use it when you’re out of resources to rank up a champ. Really only awakening gems are dependent on what champ you put them into

    Currently out of resources to rank up a champ @Beewee - if I made it seem otherwise then my bad
    Depending on where you are in the game. If you have story content still left you will probs want to do shang. If youre more war focused then nimrod is the answer

    Insightful! Yeah I don’t play competitively - currently exploring Act 6. Do you know much about Mister Negative?
    Very fun champ. Great in a lot of annoying mystic matchups
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  • Iron_J3Iron_J3 Member Posts: 269 ★
    Scarlet Witch (Sigil) (can awaken)
    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Little late to this and stumbled upon it. I love Sigil Witch. I love both SW’s. OG SW is still a beast. She’s not pre 12.0, of course. But, my 5/3/45/sig45 does tons. Only have Sigil as maxed 4* and she is super fun and awesome. Hoping to get Sigil as 5 or 6.
  • Wong_99Wong_99 Member Posts: 604 ★★★
    Knull (awakened)
    Iron_J3 said:

    SpideyFunko said:

    Sigil Witch - Not the best option here, but a fun rank up and is also cool to just say “I have a rank 3 Sigil Witch”. I’m also slightly jealous so

    Knull - Absolute beast, good damage and utility and makes and roster better by being there

    Mister Negative - I refer to @BitterSteel but he is incredible when played right with skill so I feel as if he is definitely worthy of a generic gem

    Nimrod - Mutant killing machine, however looking at your techs already I don’t know if I’d commit to him

    Captain America (Sam Wilson) - Same with Nimrod, but he could be incredibly useful in battlegrounds

    Shang-Chi - Solid skill rank up with plenty of utility, however again I think some other classes should be shown love.

    Mister Fantastic - He’s unawakened, so I wouldn’t choose him unless you are a really big fan

    Jabari Panther - Compared to the rest of the champs on this list I don’t know if I’d consider her either, however skilled play could result in a solid payoff if you do rank her up (see buddy Lee vids for more)

    Silver Centurion - Not the tech I would pick, contrary to what @Demonzfyre would have believe.

    Overseer - Sleeper pick for sure, as he’s got his uses and can definitely bolster your roster, but I think some other champs here are more deserving of your gem.


    Personally I would go for either Knull, Mr. Negative, or Shang-Chi.

    Little late to this and stumbled upon it. I love Sigil Witch. I love both SW’s. OG SW is still a beast. She’s not pre 12.0, of course. But, my 5/3/45/sig45 does tons. Only have Sigil as maxed 4* and she is super fun and awesome. Hoping to get Sigil as 5 or 6.
    Bruh. PLEASE DO NOT BRING BACK POSTS!!!!
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