How to get and socket gems in Diablo 4
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There are many ways that you can customize your characters and build in Diablo 4 but some of the main ways are weapons, armor, and skills. You have the opportunity to make your character truly your own by equipping specific armors and creating a build that works to your playstyle.
Each piece of gear you collect can have its stats increased by equipping some pieces of jewelry to it called gems. The gem type that you use will give your gear specific upgrades that you can’t get otherwise. This guide will show you how to socket gems in Diablo 4.
How to socket and unsocket gems in Diablo 4
There are multiple gem types that you can find throughout Diablo 4. Once you pick up a gem, you will want to place it on a weapon or armor piece to give it an upgrade. To equip a gem, start by bringing up your inventory. Make sure you have the sockets required for the gem.
With your inventory pulled up, simply select a gem with your cursor and place it on the weapon or armor piece that you wish to use it on. It is that simple. Unsocketing gems, on the other hand, takes a bit more time.
If you want to unsocket a gem from your gear, you will need to visit a jeweler. Once at a jeweler, navigate to the unsocket gems tab. From there, simply click on the unsocket gem button. This will remove the gem from the gear you select.
How to get gems in Diablo 4
Collecting gems is very simple in Diablo 4. All you need to do is defeat enemies and you will eventually get gems as standard drops in the world. Prisms and scattered prism each have a chance to drop from foes in the world. Once you reach level 20, you gain the ability to craft gems. Gem crafting can be done at a jeweler.
All gem types in Diablo 4
There are plenty of different gems to collect throughout the game. Each gem offers its own bonuses when equipped to armor, weapons, or jewelry. The following bonuses can be obtained from gems:
| Gem Type | Armor Bonus | Weapon Bonus | Jewelry bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Damage taken over time reduction | Increases damage over time | Bonus shadow resistance |
| Emerald | Thorns | Bonus critical strike damage to vulnerable enemies | Bonus poison resistance |
| Topaz | Damage reduction while control impaired | Bonus basic skill damage | Bonus lightning resistance |
| Ruby | Bonus maximum life | Bonus overpower damage | Bonus fire resistance |
| Sapphire | Damage reduction while fortified | Bonus critical strike damage to crowd controlled enemies | Bonus cold resistance |
| Diamond | Barrier generation | Bonus ultimate skill damage | Bonus resistance to all elements |
| Skull | Life on kill | Bonus healing received | Bonus armor |
The quality of the gemstone that you socket into your gear will determine how much of a bonus you get. Some gemstones like Crude Amethyst and Crude Ruby won’t be as good as a Chipped Amethyst. There are multiple gemstone tiers to look out for.
