Free players earn 3,500–8,300 gems monthly through normal gameplay. Here's how to maximize every gem — and how to compete at the top without spending a cent.
Vampires vs. Werewolves uses a single premium currency: gems. Gems are used exclusively for cosmetics — skins, mounts, pets, Battle Pass, titles. They never affect combat stats, gear power, or dungeon access.
Unlike most browser RPGs, VvW has a defined daily gem income for free players. The economy is designed so that an active F2P player earns enough gems to access cosmetics and seasonal content without spending. This is the Fair Play Guarantee.
Monthly Free Gem Sources
Source
Gems/Month
Effort
Daily Quests (×30 days)
900
Low — 5 min/day
PvP Arena Rankings
400–800
Medium — play daily
Dungeon Completion Rewards
600–1,200
Medium — 10 runs/week
Clan War Contribution
500–1,500
Medium — active clan
Free Battle Pass Track
200–400
Passive
Achievements (new)
200–600
Passive
Weekly Raid Boss
200–400
Low — 1 run/week
Login Streak Bonuses
150–250
Very Low
TOTAL (estimated)
3,500–8,300
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Higher end assumes active clan membership and consistent Arena play. Lower end is casual solo play.
Top 8 F2P Strategies
TIP 01
Join an Active Clan Early
Clan Wars pay 500–1,500 gems monthly and are the largest single gem source for F2P players. Join a clan within your first week. An active clan on the right side of Clan Wars earns you 3× more gems than playing solo.
TIP 02
Prioritize Daily Quests
Daily quests take 5–10 minutes and yield ~30 gems each. Over a month, this is 900+ gems — more than many small gem purchases. Set a reminder. Never skip a day during active seasons.
TIP 03
Farm Dungeons Efficiently
Higher difficulty dungeons give more gems per run. Target Heroic difficulty as soon as your gear allows. The gear you farm also comes from dungeons — it's a self-reinforcing loop. Aim for 10 dungeon runs per week minimum.
TIP 04
Save Gems for Battle Pass
The Premium Battle Pass costs 500 gems and returns 1,200+ gems in rewards across its 50 levels. It's the best gem-positive purchase in the game. Save your free gems until you can buy Premium — it pays itself back.
TIP 05
Maintain Your Arena Rank
Arena ranks reset weekly. Even finishing in the top 30% of your bracket pays 200–400 gems/week. Focus on consistent play rather than chasing top ranks early. Use the best free gear and skills for your class.
TIP 06
Complete Achievement Chains
The achievement system has 212 achievements. Many pay gem rewards on first completion. Work through early chains (200+ beginner achievements) in your first month for a significant one-time gem windfall.
TIP 07
Never Miss the Weekly Raid Boss
The weekly Raid Boss is a single-entry, 10-minute encounter with a guaranteed gem reward. It scales to your level and requires minimal preparation. There is no excuse to miss this — it's the easiest fixed income in the game.
TIP 08
Keep Your Login Streak
Login streaks compound — 7-day streaks, 30-day streaks, and 100-day milestones all pay bonus gems. Even on busy days, log in for 60 seconds to maintain your streak. The 30-day milestone alone pays 250 gems.
Best F2P Builds (No Premium Required)
All 8 classes and all 130 skills are fully accessible to free players. The following archetypes perform strongest in F2P PvP with gear obtainable from dungeons.
🧛 SHADOW MAGE
High burst damage. Dominate arena in weeks 1–4. Gear drops easily in Crypts dungeon (Normal).
🐺 PACK WARRIOR
Sustain fighter. Best for Clan Wars. Core gear from Cursed Forest dungeon (Heroic).
🗡️ BLOOD HUNTER
Versatile solo class. Strong in dungeons + arena. Gear from Bloodmire dungeon (Normal/Hard).
See the full build guides in the Combat Wiki and on the blog.
F2P Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play Vampires vs. Werewolves completely free?
Yes. All gameplay — dungeons, PvP, crafting, Clan Wars, the story — is fully free. The only thing gems buy are cosmetics. You can earn all the gems you'll ever need through normal play.
Is VvW pay-to-win?
No. The Fair Play Guarantee covers all premium items: they are cosmetic only. No gear, stat boosts, XP multipliers, or combat advantages are sold. A free player can achieve the highest Arena ranks and carry Clan Wars.
How many gems can I earn per month for free?
3,500–8,300 gems monthly depending on activity level. A casual player (daily quests + weekly dungeons + one clan) earns around 4,000–5,000. An active player in a competitive clan can reach 7,000–8,300.
Can F2P players access the Battle Pass?
Yes. The Free Track of the Battle Pass is available to all players with no purchase required and gives you 15+ cosmetics and bonus gems. The Premium Track (500 gems — earnable for free in 3–4 weeks) unlocks mounts and exclusive sets.
What's the first thing an F2P player should do?
Join a clan, set up daily quest alerts, and run your first dungeon. In the first week, complete all beginner achievements for a one-time gem bonus. Then start saving for the Premium Battle Pass.
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