Bane of the Powerful Gain 20% increased damage for 30.0 seconds after killing an elite pack. | Gain 20% increased damage for 30.0 seconds after killing an elite pack. | Gain immunity to fear, charm, and immobilize for the duration. | Excellent general-purpose gem for builds that frequently fight elite packs in Greater Rifts. |
Bane of the Stricken Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage they take from your attacks by 0.80%. | Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage they take from your attacks by 0.80%. | Gain a 25% bonus to the above effect when fighting Rift Guardians and bosses. | Best-in-slot for Greater Rift pushing. The stacking mechanic makes it essential for killing the Rift Guardian. |
Bane of the Trapped Increase damage against enemies under control-impairing effects by 15.0%. | Increase damage against enemies under control-impairing effects by 15.0%. | Gain an aura that Slows the movement of all nearby enemies by 30%. | Core damage gem for most builds. The rank 25 aura enables its own effect in most builds. |
Boon of the Hoarder 30.0% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold. Rank 50: Gain 10% increased movement speed for 3 seconds after picking up gold. Stacks up to 3 times. | 30.0% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold. | Gain 30% increased movement speed for 3 seconds after picking up gold. | Essential for speedfarming and gold-finding builds. Pairs well with Avarice Band. |
Boyarsky's Chip Thorns damage is increased by 500 for each enemy within 20 yards. | Thorns damage is increased by 500 for each enemy within 20 yards. | Your Thorns now also applies to area attacks. | Niche gem used in Thorns-based Crusader builds (Thorns of the Invoker). |
Enforcer Increase the damage of your pets by 15.0%. | Increase the damage of your pets by 15.0%. | Your pets take 25% less damage. | Best-in-slot for all pet-based builds: WD Fetish/Gargantuan, Monk Mystic Ally, Necromancer skeletons, DH Sentries. |
Esoteric Alteration Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction. | Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction. | While below 50% Life, gain an additional 10% non-Physical damage reduction. | Core defensive gem for all builds. Essential for surviving in high Greater Rifts. |
Gem of Efficacious Toxin Poison all enemies hit for 2000% weapon damage over 10 seconds. | Poison all enemies hit for 2000% weapon damage over 10 seconds. | All enemies you poison take 10% increased damage from all sources. | Solid utility gem that provides a damage debuff on enemies. Useful for group play. |
Gogok of Swiftness Hitting an enemy grants you Swiftness, increasing your attack speed by 0.50% for 4 seconds. This effect stacks up to 15 times. | Hitting an enemy grants you Swiftness, increasing your attack speed by 0.50% for 4 seconds. This effect stacks up to 15 times. | At maximum stacks, Gogok of Swiftness also provides 10% Dodge Chance. | Useful for builds that need Cooldown Reduction or attack speed scaling. Often replaced by Bane gems at high GR levels. |
Iceblink Your Cold skills Chill enemies. After Chilling 10 enemies, your next Cold skill Freezes them for 2 seconds. | Your Cold skills Chill enemies. After Chilling 10 enemies, your next Cold skill Freezes them for 2 seconds. | Chilled enemies take 10% increased damage from all sources. | Niche gem for Cold skill builds that want to apply Chill for Bane of the Trapped synergy. |
Invigorating Gemstone While under any Crowd Control effect, you are Healed for 13.0% of your maximum Life per second. | While under any Crowd Control effect, you are Healed for 13.0% of your maximum Life per second. | Cooldown of healing abilities is reduced by 10%. | Situational survival gem, mostly used in Hardcore mode. |
Mirinae, Teardrop of the Starweaver 10.0% chance on hit to smite a nearby enemy for 1200% weapon damage as Holy. | 10.0% chance on hit to smite a nearby enemy for 1200% weapon damage as Holy. | Smite also heals you for 5% of your maximum Life. | Provides both additional damage and healing. Useful for solo play where sustain is needed. |
Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard Regenerate 10000 Life per Second. | Regenerate 10000 Life per Second. | After not taking damage for 4 seconds, gain a shield for 200% of your Life per Second regeneration for 4 seconds. | Core defensive gem that scales with Life Regeneration. Essential for sustain builds. |
Mutilation Guard Gain 10.0% melee damage reduction. | Gain 10.0% melee damage reduction. | While below 30% Life, you may move unhindered through enemies. | Best-in-slot defensive gem for melee builds. The melee DR is unconditional. |
Pain Enhancer Critical hits cause the enemy to bleed for 1000% weapon damage as Physical over 3 seconds. | Critical hits cause the enemy to bleed for 1000% weapon damage as Physical over 3 seconds. | Gain 2.00% increased attack speed for each bleeding enemy within 20 yards. | Best-in-slot for speedfarming and Attack Speed scaling builds. The rank 25 IAS becomes massive in dense packs. |
Simplicity's Strength Increase the damage of primary skills by 25.0%. | Increase the damage of primary skills by 25.0%. | Primary skills heal you for 2% of your maximum Life on hit. | Essential for all primary skill-focused builds. The rank 25 healing bonus provides significant sustain. |
Taeguk Gain 0.50% increased damage for 4 seconds after channeling a Channeling skill. Stacks up to 10 times. | Gain 0.50% increased damage for 4 seconds after channeling a Channeling skill. Stacks up to 10 times. | Gain 0.50% increased armor for each stack. | Core gem for all Channeling skill builds: Whirlwind, Rapid Fire, Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, etc. |
Toxin Poison all enemies hit for 1000% weapon damage over 10 seconds. | Poison all enemies hit for 1000% weapon damage over 10 seconds. | All enemies you poison take 10% increased damage from all sources. | Similar to Gem of Efficacious Toxin but lower base damage. The debuff is the real value. |
Wreath of Lightning 10.0% chance on hit to gain a Wreath of Lightning, dealing 1250% weapon damage as Lightning every second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds. | 10.0% chance on hit to gain a Wreath of Lightning, dealing 1250% weapon damage as Lightning every second to nearby enemies for 3 seconds. | While the Wreath of Lightning is active, gain 25% increased movement speed. | Excellent speedfarming gem due to the movement speed bonus. Less used in pushing builds. |
Zei's Stone of Vengeance Damage you deal is increased by 4.0% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Stacks up to 50 yards. | Damage you deal is increased by 4.0% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Stacks up to 50 yards. | 25% chance on hit to Stun the enemy for 1 second. | Best-in-slot for long-range builds like Multishot DH and Hungering Arrow GoD. Reach max distance for 20% bonus damage. |
Legacy of Dreams While you have no Set Bonuses, each Legendary item you have equipped increases your damage dealt by 100% and reduces your damage taken by 4%. | While you have no Set Bonuses, each Legendary item you have equipped increases your damage dealt by 100% and reduces your damage taken by 4%. | While you have no Set Bonuses, each Ancient Legendary item you have equipped increases your damage dealt by an additional 125%. | Universal build enabler. Allows LoD builds to compete with Set builds. All items must be non-set legendary for it to work. |