Want to know more about Diablo 4 gems? Gems are essential in Diablo 4. They can be found almost everywhere and can be socketed into your gear to increase your build power. These sockets are added using the jeweler which is available to you from level 20 onwards and is found in most towns and hubs.
One of the main ways you can grow your power as a Demon Hunter, Barbarian, or Sorcerer is by socketing gems into gear. You won’t find a gem artisan in the Rogue caravans though, so you’ll need to find gems while you’re dungeon-delving and adding them to your favorite gear. But how do you get them, what do they do, and how do you craft even more powerful versions? Here’s everything you need to know about Diablo 4 gems.
Different Diablo 4 gems
The different types of Diablo 4 gems are:
First things first, hold on to those Crude and Chipped gems while you’re leveling up. You’ll need them to craft better versions of themselves later on.
Diablo 4 jeweler
The jeweler is essential in knowing how to craft gems, add sockets to gear, remove gems from gear that you no longer need, and if you upgrade rings and amulets as well, improving their stat boosts and affixes.
Using the jeweler, you can:
If you’re unlucky enough to try and salvage gear with a gem inserted, the gem will be lost permanently, so be sure to know how to remove gems from gear.
When you reach level 20, the jeweler will have basic tabs for each of the above options, but as you increase in level and understand them more, they’ll fill up with more options.
Diablo 4 gem bonuses
Each type of gem offers three different bonuses, but will only be active depending on the gear it’s socketed into. The bonus of each type of gem will increase as you craft better-quality gems.
The bonuses for each piece of gear based on the type of gem that can be inserted into them are:
Here’s a full list of the different types of gems dropped throughout Diablo 4 and what they can do:
It’s also worth bearing in mind that even flawless gems can be crafted, though you won’t start finding them until about halfway through the campaign once you reach level 60.
Now you know all about Diablo 4 gems, you’ll find it easier to acquire them and will be able to integrate them with your gear to make the biggest impact on your build. We have a full list of all the Diablo 4 weapons, which is equally as important, and if you need any further help with one of the biggest games of the year, our Diablo 4 review has you covered.