The Emerald Gem in Diablo 4 is a valuable gem that you can insert into your equipment, which will give your character some bonuses. The gem is an enhanced version of the chipped emerald; a lower-tier one. The type of equipment in which the Emerald is socketed impacts the benefits it offers. This guide will discuss how to upgrade the Emerald gem, its effects and how to best utilize it on gear.

Effects of the Emerald Gem

The following are the rewards given by this precious gem depending on where it is inserted:

Weapons: +[9-1%] Critical Strike Damage to Vulnerable Enemies

When you socket this jewel into your weapon, you increase the amount of critical strike damage inflicted on vulnerable enemies by your character. This effect could be extremely powerful when facing difficult opponents or having battles with fierce attacks.

Armor: +[0.09] Thorns

In case of armor, this particular gem includes thorns in your character’s abilities. The thorns refer to damages rebounding back to those causing them as part of defense mechanism against any harm that can reach your body.

Jewelry: [16.9-1%] Poison Resistance

By inserting it into jewelry like amulets or rings, for instance, players will see their characters gain more poison resistance through the use emerald gems. That becomes absolutely crucial when fighting enemies who deal poison damage and visiting locations where poisonous hazards exist.

Emerald Upgrading

To make the Emerald more effective, you have an opportunity to evolve it into a higher grade stone. You need three gems and gold coins for making this improvement possible. Not only does upgrading make the emerald stronger but also improves its efficacy when placed within different gears.

You Will Need To Upgrade The Emerald Gem:

3 Chipped Emeralds

12,500 Gold

Your character would benefit greatly from crafting a flawless emerald out of an emerald which might take a higher tier. This will make the character better as a result of these improved gems which always provide better bonuses compared to the lower tiered ones making them the most sought after for any player who wants to maximize on their characters.

Socketing Emerald

You can put the Emerald gem into any socketed equipment. In case you want to switch your combination of gems or try out different setups, Diablo 4’s jeweler can unsocket the entire gear without destroying its content. This choice allows players to modify their stones according to different play styles, gear configurations and challenges that they face.

Moreover, while The Blacksmith upgrades armor and weapons, jewelers also help in increasing bonus resistances and additional stats of rings and amulets. Consequently, gamers will have broader selection choices when building their characters through vast customizations in reference to rings and amulets; hence they fit perfectly with all specific details gaming has put forth in Diablo 4.