Citrine Gemstone is a *Heroic Woodland item* that **flips your base speed stat**—turning high speed into low, and vice versa. This reversal alters how speed-related items and bonuses interact with your build.

Locating the Citrine Gemstone

• Exclusive to Woodland or Kingmaker runs containing Woodland bundles.
• Found in high-tier chests, heroic reward rooms, or as boss drops.
• Does not appear in Swampland-exclusive runs.

Optimal Build Strategies

• Thorn Tank: Inverted speed lets enemies attack first, triggering reflect damage via Spiny Chestnut or Bramble Buckler.
• Heavy Armor: Slow turns synergize with high armor/health builds. Pair with Redwood or Ironstone sets.
• Healing Focus: Sustain items like Vampiric Wine offset damage taken when acting last.

When to Avoid Citrine Gemstone

• Unsuited for builds relying on first-strike mechanics (e.g., Swiftstrike) or speed oils.
• Reduces effectiveness of initiative-dependent bonuses.

FAQ

• Where to acquire Citrine Gemstone?
  Obtainable in Woodland/Kingmaker runs via heroic loot or bosses.
• Does it synergize with speed oils?
  Yes, but the flipped base speed complicates predictions.
• Best builds for this item?
  Thorn, armor-heavy, or sustain-focused setups.
• Effective for fast characters?
  No—it negates speed advantages.