Every Way to Get Free Gems in ClashofClans: The Ultimate Guide

Gems in Clash of Clans are the most valuable and scarce resource in the game. Supercell monetizes the game through gems, encouraging players to buy them with real money. With the addition of Builders, Equipment, and other premium features, gems have become even more essential.

However, since Supercell promotes Clash of Clans as a free-to-play game, they provide several ways to earn gems for free. Some of these methods are well-known, while others are hidden tricks that not everyone is aware of. In this guide, we’ll reveal all the best methods—both common and secret—so you can become a free-to-play gem millionaire!

1. Collecting Gems from Obstacles

One of the simplest ways to earn free gems is by clearing obstacles such as trees, trunks, mushrooms, and bushes. While it may seem random, the gem drops follow a cycle determined by the developers.

• Guaranteed Weekly Gems: You can earn 40 gems from the Home Village and 40 gems from the Builder Base every week, totaling 80 gems.
• Obstacle Spawn Rate: Obstacles regenerate every 8 hours in both villages, meaning you can clear them consistently.
• Gem Box: A gem box appears once a week, containing 25 free gems. Clear it as soon as possible to start the cooldown timer for the next one.

2. Gem Mine in the Builder Base

The Gem Mine is often overlooked, especially if you don’t play Builder Base frequently. However, upgrading it is worth it!

• At max level, the Gem Mine produces 5 gems per day.
• With the Clock Tower boost, it produces 6 gems per day.
• This means you can passively earn up to 180 gems per month!

3. Clan Games Rewards

Clan Games occur once a month, offering various rewards. There are always three gem reward options:

• 20 Gems
• 50 Gems
• 100 Gems

While you might prefer other rewards like Books or Potions, choosing gems is a reliable way to build up your stash.

4. Achievements: The Hidden Gem Mine

Completing in-game achievements is one of the most rewarding ways to earn gems. In total, achievements can give you 19,142 gems for free!

Fast-Track Achievements for Easy Gems:

1. Sweet Victory (Pushing in Home Village)

• Reach Crystal League → 250 gems
• Reach Master League → 1,000 gems
• Reach Champion League → 2,000 gems (even doable with TH9 or TH10!)

2. Champion Builder (Pushing in Builder Base)

• Reach 200 trophies → 10 gems
• Reach 1,000 trophies → 100 gems
• Reach 3,000 trophies → 1,000 gems

5. Completing Special Events

Supercell frequently hosts limited-time events that reward gems. These are often found in the Events tab and may require completing specific challenges like:

• Using a certain troop combination
• Winning a set number of battles
• Participating in special in-game competitions

Always keep an eye on events for extra gem rewards!

6. Secret Methods to Get Even More Free Gems

Now, let’s get into the hidden tricks that most players don’t know about!

1. Supercell ID Rewards

Supercell offers monthly gem rewards for players who link their account to Supercell ID. By completing easy tasks like logging in daily or winning a few battles, you can earn 100 gems per month.

2. Selling Items from the Gold Pass

If you complete the free side of the Gold Pass, you can sell extra resources:

• Sell Elixir & Gold: If your storage is full, you can exchange surplus resources for 5 gems per sale.
• Sell Capital Gold: If your Forge is full, you can sell extra Capital Gold from the pass.

3. Selling Magic Items for Gems

Unused Magic Items can be sold for extra gems. Some of the best to sell include:

• Shovel of Obstacles → 50 gems each
• Clock Tower Potions → 10 gems each
• Training Potions → 10 gems each
• Pet Potions (if below TH14) → Easy extra gems!

4. Clan Capital Medals to Gems

Clan Capital Raids earn you Capital Medals, which can be used to buy and sell items:

• Buy Clock Tower Potions or Training Potions for 100 Medals
• Sell them for 10 gems each
• Limit: 3 per week per type (60 gems/week total)

5. Clan War League Medals for Gems

• Buy Training Potions & Resource Potions for 10 Medals
• Sell them for 10 gems each
• 1 Medal = 1 Gem (best exchange rate!)
• Avoid buying Hammers, as they lose gem value

7. Bonus: Top Clan Rewards (For Elite Players)

For the best players, there’s a crazy way to get thousands of gems—being in the top 3 clans!

• 1st place clan: 50,000 gems (split among top 20 players)
• 2nd place clan: 30,000 gems
• 3rd place clan: 15,000 gems

This isn’t practical for most players, but it’s fun to know that such rewards exist!

Conclusion

With all these methods, you can collect thousands of gems without spending real money. Here’s a quick summary of the best free gem sources:

Now it’s your turn! Do you know any other secret ways to get free gems? Let us know in the comments