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Diablo 4 Gems: Crafting, tier levels and how to unlock the JewelerOur Diablo 4 Gems guide explains everything you need to know to get the best gems
Our Diablo 4 Gems guide explains everything you need to know to get the best gems
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What do Diablo 4 Gems do?InDiablo 4, Gems can provide excellent bonuses to your gear. But first you have to find them, and once you do, you might want to combine them with more Gems to earn better buffs. You have to make sure your gear has slots for them, too, and this can all cost you a pretty penny in terms of gold and resources.
If you’re brand new toDiablo 4Gems and crafting mechanics, or have just started playing D4 now it’sout on Game Pass, don’t worry — we have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Diablo 4 Gems, including how to unlock the Jeweler, how you can craft and upgrade gems to the Flawless and Royal tiers, and much more.
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What are Diablo 4 Gems?
As you traverseSanctuary, you’ll occasionally pick up different Gemstones like topaz, diamonds, and sapphire. Each Gem type has a unique set of perks, and you can slot them into any item with a Gem slot. Slotting it will then grant specific bonuses tied to that piece of gear. Typically, the bonus depends on whether it’s applied to a weapon, an armor piece, or jewelry. Generally, if you apply a Gem to a weapon, you’ll getoffensive statbonuses. If you apply it to armor, you’ll getdefensive stats. And, if you apply it to jewelry, you’ll gainresistanceto specific elements.
You’ll find Gems as random drops throughout the world, and they can spawn randomly from defeating enemies, opening chests, and caches that you may earn from activities such asSide Quests. Many of the strategies used forDiablo 4 Legendary gear farmscan also be used to farm Gems.
How to use Gems in Diablo 4
WhileCrude Gemsare the most common, you can combine them to upgrade toChipped Gemsat the Gem shop. Later, you can combine Chipped Gems to make them full-fledged Gems, maximizing their potential. And, later down the line, you can even combine some to makeFlawlessandRoyalversions of these Gems. So, in short, you should aim to hoard any gems you earn to exchange them for better versions.
Diablo 4 Gem stats
Each type of Gem in Diablo 4 grants a different set of bonuses, depending on whether the Gem is attached to a weapon, armor piece, or jewelry. Here are the stats that each Gem affects depending on the gear with which it’s paired:
Amethyst
Diamond
Emerald
Skull
Sapphire
Topaz
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How to unlock the Jeweler and upgrade Gems
If you still need to find the Jeweler in your game, don’t fret. Early in your game, you’ll note a priority task to visit the Jeweler in Kyovashad. The quest functions as a tutorial on how to use the Jeweler and their services.
At the Jeweler, you can upgrade and combine your Gems, unsocket Gems from your gear, add sockets to your gear, and upgrade your jewelry, which we’ll cover in detail below.
You can find Jewelers in the following locations:
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You can also use our interactive Diablo 4 map below if you need help finding the location of any jeweler:
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Gem exchange values
There are five different tiers of Diablo 4 Gems, with their effects increasing in power as they graduate as you gather and combine them through. These tiers are as follows:
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Adding Gem slots and removing Gems
If you have a great piece of gear but want to add a Gem slot or two, you can do it as long as you have enough gold and a special item called aScattered Prism. Scattered Prisms are relatively rare, and you’ll come upon them in the world viaTreasure Goblins,World Bosses, and occasionally via salvaging Legendary gear.
Once you have a Scattered Prism and are ready to create a Gem slot, visit the Jeweler, and you’ll gain a new socket at the cost of gold and a Scattered Prism.
You can also remove Gems from pieces, which can be a good idea if you want to combine and upgrade them. There are two ways to do this. If you’re looking to get rid of the piece with the socketed Gem anyway, you can visit the Blacksmith to salvage it, which provides materials and returns any Gems therein to your inventory.
Another way to unsocket Gems is to visit the Jeweler, though they will charge you a fee. The costs for unsocketing gems will generally get higher as you begin to equip higher-level gear. So, in many cases, salvaging will be more worthwhile than
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Upgrading jewelry
The Jeweler can also upgrade your jewelry. You can upgrade Rare gear up to three times and Legendary gear up to four times. Upgrades are expensive and cost you resources includingIron Ore,Silver Ore,Veiled Crystal, andAbstruse Sigil. Here’s how much you can expect to spend upgrading.
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