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Gems
For over two decades, the Diablo franchise has provided players with valuable and extravagant trinkets that serve as both eye-catching decorations and sources of enhanced power. One of the numerous exciting additions Diablo 4 has introduced to its abundant collection of loot is an impressive assortment of dazzling gemstones.
Distancing itself from other role-playing games that typically incorporate Jewelcrafting or Mining professions specializing in gemstones, Diablo 4 presents players with the invaluable assistance of a skilled Jeweler who caters to their needs for cutting, socketing, or upgrading these precious stones. Although these options do not become available to players until they reach level 20, they play an essential role throughout the entirety of the game, particularly during the endgame phase. Here is a comprehensive guide on everything players must know about this non-playable character (NPC).
Finding Gems
In the open world, players will come across gems before they can utilize the Jeweler's cutting skills. The ones discovered in iron ore nodes will be of lower quality, either chipped or crude. Although they can still be inserted into sockets, it is advised to gather and hold onto them until reaching level 20, when the Jeweler can enhance their quality. The majority of gems can be found in iron nodes spread across Sanctuary, particularly in rocky regions, tunnels, or abandoned mines.
The Skulls that players discover serve as valuable gems, distinct from those found in iron ore nodes. They are obtained by defeating enemies and occasionally discovered inside chests or loot caches.
Unlocking The Jeweler
After reaching level 20, players will receive a priority quest in their log, instructing them to visit the Jeweler. Completing the quest is as simple as paying the Jeweler to cut any gem. To ensure an immediate completion, it is advisable to keep several gems in either the Stash or Inventory.
Using The Jeweler
The Ring and Amulets vendor is consistently situated near or alongside the Jeweler; however, this NPC solely deals in rings and amulets and is unable to offer the same range of services. Although smaller towns with a Ring and Amulets vendor may not always house a Jeweler.
Similar to other specialty vendors like the Alchemist or the Purveyor of Curiosities, not all towns have a Jeweler. The Jeweler's expertise becomes increasingly valuable as characters level up and gain experience in enhancing their gear and utilizing gem sockets.
Any Jewelcrafter can offer a variety of products and services, as long as the character meets the required level, possesses the necessary materials, and pays the service fee.
The Crafting Gems service is the most commonly requested one, as players can enhance the quality of their gear by creating superior gems. While gems can be socketed in their original state, upgrading them results in greater bonuses. To create a higher-level gem, the Jeweler requires three gems of the same kind.
Adding Sockets: Enhancing valuable equipment is made possible by incorporating one or more sockets. This enhancement process necessitates the use of a scarce material called Scattered Prism, obtainable by defeating world bosses or salvaging items of Legendary quality.
Removing Gems: In the event that a player wishes to alter the gem within a particular socket, they have the option to remove it and replace it with a different one. This procedure involves utilizing specific resources and paying a fee in gold, ensuring that the gem remains unharmed and can be employed once again.
Jewelry Upgrades: Just like gear upgrades at the Blacksmith, upgrading jewelry follows a similar process and requires similar resources. Should players require refinement, they can conveniently visit the local Alchemist.
The presence of gems in the character's inventory is not necessary for the Jeweler to perform cuts. Gems stored in the stash can also be cut by the Jeweler, with the newly cut gem automatically appearing in the character's inventory. However, for other items requiring upgrades or socket adjustments, they must be present in the player's inventory.
Gems
There are five grades of gems available in Diablo 4: Crude, Chipped, Standard, Flawless, and Royal. Players are able to utilize Chipped gems once they reach level 20, and from there they receive an upgrade every 20 levels. Consequently, they acquire Standard gems at level 40 and Flawless gems at level 60. Royal gems are exclusively designed for characters who have reached the maximum level. Depending on whether they are affixed to weapons, armor, or jewelry, gems offer various bonuses and effects.
Name | Weapon | Armor | Jewelry |
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Amethyst | Increase to Damage-over-Time abilities | Decrease to damage taken from DoT abilities | Improved shadow damage resistance |
Diamond | Increase to Ultimate Skill damage | Increase to barrier-generation abilities | Improved resistance to all elements |
Emerald | Increase to Critical Strike damage on Vulnerable enemies | Increase to Thorns | Improved poison damage resistence |
Ruby | Overpower damage increase | Increase to maximum hit points | Increased fire resistence |
Sapphire | Increase to Critical Strike damage on crowd-controlled enemies | Increase to damage reduction while Fortified | Improved cold damage resistence |
Skull | Gives life to the character for every kill | Increases the rate of healing | Increase to armor rating |
Topaz | Basic Skill damage increase | Reduction to damage while Control Impaired | Improved lightning damage resistence |