Gems are upgradable items that enhance your in-game statistics. Combining gems of the same type makes them powerful, giving you more advantage at a lower level in Diablo 4.
Key Takeaways
What Are Gems?
Gems are upgradable items that relate you to the jeweler in Diablo 4. She is an NPC that can improve your weapon and armor statistics. You will see seven different types of gems in-game, each of which will affect your weapon, armor, and jewelry differently. The table below summarizes them all.
| Gem Type | Weapon | Armor | Jewelry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | +Damage over Time | +Damage over Time Reduction | +Resistance to Shadow |
| Diamond | +Ultimate Damage | +Barrier Potency | +Resistance to all Elements |
| Emerald | +Damage to Elites | +Thorns | +Resistance to Poison |
| Ruby | +Resource Generation | +Maximum Life | +Resistance to Fire |
| Sapphire | +Critical Strike Damage | +Damage Reduction when Fortified | +Resistance to Cold |
| Skulls | +Life on Kill | +Healing received | +Armor Stat |
| Topaz | +Lucky Hit chance | +Damage Reduction while Control Impaired | +Resistance to Lightning |
These Gems start appearing in your gameplay after level 15. Moreover, players can collect them by looting dead enemies or opening random chests. They allow you to upgrade your gear to have a better play style and dominate your opponents.
Players can upgrade their gems after they pass level 20. By playing Diablo 4, I found out that you must visit a nearby Jeweler in the big towns of Sanctuary to upgrade your gems. If all the requirements are met, trading with the NPC will upgrade your Gem level.
Gem Levels
- Apart from the seven Gems, each type is connected with five different levels which players can reach if they meet the requirements.
- In my opinion, the higher your gem level is, the higher your stats will get according to the Gem type.
- To increase your Gem level, you must collect at least three Gems of the same quality.
- Combining these three would take your specific Gem to the next level. However, you must fulfill the level requirement to upgrade Gem.
The table below summarizes all the Gem Levels and their details.
| Gem Level | Level Requirement | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Crude | 15 | - |
| Chipped | 20 | Three Crude to One Chipped |
| Standard | 40 | Three Chipped to One Standard |
| Flawless | 50 | Three Standard to One Flawless |
| Royal | 60 | Three Flawless to One Royal |
As I played Diablo 4, I learned that the High-tier gems are more beneficial than the others. If we talk about weapons, they will increase the damage we deal to any opponent, increasing our odds of winning battles. In armor, they decrease the amount of damage we endure by increasing Resistance and, consequently, our survivability.
My Tips
By playing a lot of Diablo 4, I can confidently say that gems are very important to upgrade. Not only do they make your weapons better, but gems also improve your defense by strengthening your armor. I recommend you invest in them to make your character powerful for late-game activities.
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