Cookie Run: Kingdom Great Sage Gem & Subtle Fragrant Remedy

The latest update in Cookie Run: Kingdom introduces two new treasures: The Great Sage’s Gem and Subtle Fragrant Remedy. Both treasures are making waves in the meta, particularly in the Arena. But how do they compare, and which one should you prioritize? Let’s dive into the details, break down their stats, and evaluate their strengths.

The Great Sage’s Gem – Arena’s New Must-Have Treasure

The Great Sage’s Gem is designed to synergize with cookies that have immortality abilities (such as Shadow Milk Cookie, Burning Spice Cookie, and others). This treasure is particularly dominant in the Arena and provides a wide array of buffs that turn certain cookies into powerhouses.

Stats and Effects:

• At the start of battle, provides 15% damage resist for the entire team.
• Grants a buff called the Great Sage’s Gem to cookies with immortality:
  • +20% Attack
  • +15% Damage Resist
  • +38.6% Max HP (scaling with treasure level; maxes at +75% HP at level 12).
  • 5.5% Max HP healing every 4 seconds (scales to 10% at level 12).
  • HP Shield of 20% for 4 seconds upon activation.

Why It’s Meta-Defining:

• Works exceptionally well with cookies like Shadow Milk and Burning Spice, enhancing their survivability and damage potential.
• Provides both defensive and offensive buffs, making it versatile for high-pressure Arena matches.
• Even in late-game battles, it boosts damage output significantly, especially when paired with other meta treasures like Snapdragon.

Arena Recommendation:

If you’re running a team that relies on immortality cookies, the Great Sage’s Gem is essential. At higher treasure levels (8+), it becomes a game-changer, allowing cookies to dish out massive damage while staying alive longer.

Subtle Fragrant Remedy – A Support Treasure with Huge Potential

The Subtle Fragrant Remedy focuses on healing and debuff removal, making it ideal for certain comps that rely on amplified buffs or need sustainability. While it’s not as dominant as the Great Sage’s Gem right now, it has clear potential for future synergy, especially with the rumored Awakened Pure Vanilla Cookie.

Stats and Effects:

• Removes debuffs from two allies with the lowest HP.
• Heals 25% of each ally’s Max HP.
• Provides 15% debuff resist for 15 seconds.
• If the target has an Amplified Buff effect:
  • Heals an additional 12% of Max HP.
  • Grants +10 healing for 15 seconds.

Why It’s Strong (But Situational):

• Synergizes well with Amplified Buff cookies like Icicle Yeti and others in healing-oriented teams.
• The debuff removal can counter teams relying on debuff-heavy strategies.
• Though not as impactful in the current Arena meta, it has great utility in World Exploration, especially in stages where debuffs are a problem.

Future Potential:

Once Pure Vanilla Cookie’s Awakened Form is introduced, the Subtle Fragrant Remedy is expected to become a top-tier support treasure. This is because Amplified Buff mechanics are likely to work seamlessly with his healing and shields, making Remedy shine in both PvP and PvE scenarios.

Both Treasures are Worth It

Both treasures are strong additions to your collection. Sage’s Gem is a clear must-have for those building Arena teams, especially for players focusing on immortal cookies like Shadow Milk and Burning Spice. Meanwhile, Fragrant Remedy offers strong support potential, especially for future team synergies involving Pure Vanilla. While Sage’s Gem takes the spotlight for now, Fragrant Remedy is worth keeping an eye on as future updates roll out.