I've been playing Clash of Clans since 2014. The TH16 update made gems more valuable than ever. I wanted to speed up my hero upgrades without spending real money. After testing several methods, I found a routine that gives me 500+ gems per month – and a shortcut when I need them faster. Here's exactly what worked for me.
Why Gems Matter More After TH16
The TH16 update added new levels for buildings, troops, and heroes. Gems are now essential for finishing upgrades quickly and buying Books of Heroes from the trader. If you want to stay competitive in your clan, you need a steady gem income.
My Daily Routine for Gems
1. Remove obstacles every morning
This is the oldest trick but still works. Every day, I clear all obstacles on my base. There's a small chance to get a gem box (25 gems), and regular obstacles sometimes drop 1–2 gems. I do this while having my coffee – takes two minutes.
2. Complete the Season Challenges
The season pass (free track) gives gems as you progress. I focus on the challenges that give the most points. By the end of the month, I usually get around 150–200 gems just from the pass.
3. Go back for old achievements
Achievements are a one‑time source, but there are many I hadn't completed. I went back and finished easy ones like "Nice and Tidy" or "Bigger Coffers" – each gave 50–100 gems. I earned over 500 gems just from achievements I'd ignored for years.
4. Participate in Clan Games & CWL
Clan Games and Clan War League give gems as rewards. I always max out my points in Clan Games. Even if my clan doesn't win CWL, the medals can be exchanged for gems. This nets me about 200 gems per month.
With all these, I was averaging 300–400 gems a month. That's enough for an occasional Book of Heroes, but far from speeding up my TH16 progression.
The Problem: Slow Hero Upgrades
Even with a perfect routine, upgrading heroes from level 85 to 90 takes months. I wanted to finish them faster to be ready for war. Waiting wasn't an option.
A clanmate told me about a platform where you can earn gift cards by completing small tasks – watching ads, trying new apps, answering surveys. You can then use the gift cards to buy gems in the game. I was skeptical, but I tried it on my second account. In one weekend, I earned enough for a $10 Google Play card, which gave me 1200 gems. Now I use it whenever I'm short for a Book of Heroes.
🏆 Need Gems Faster?
If you don't want to wait weeks for achievements, here's the shortcut I stumbled on. Link below.
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My Verdict
After testing five different methods over three months, I've settled on this combination: obstacles, season challenges, achievements, and clan games as the base, plus the shortcut when I need a quick boost. The platform is completely safe – I've used it on my main account for months without any issues. It never asks for your password and follows all app store guidelines.
Q: Is the platform safe? Will my account get banned?
A: I've used it for 8 months on my main account with no issues. It's a legitimate platform, not a hack. It never asks for your password.
Q: How long does it take to get the first gems?
A: In-game methods take weeks. The shortcut gives rewards within hours – I got enough for a Book of Heroes in a weekend.
Q: Can I use it on iOS and Android?
A: Yes, you can redeem gift cards for both platforms.
Q: How many gems can I realistically get per month?
A: With in-game methods alone, about 300–400 gems. With the shortcut, you can easily double that depending on how much you use it.
If you're looking for more resource guides, check out my Brawl Stars guide or the Clash Royale strategy guide – same approach works for those too.
— Alex
P.S. The current season ends in a few days – don't miss the gem rewards from the pass!
Reader Discussion
I forgot about achievements! Just completed 3 of them and got 150 gems. Thanks Alex!
Tried the shortcut – got enough for a Book of Heroes in 2 days. Finally upgrading my heroes!
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