Do Legendary Gems Emanate? A Deep Dive into Diablo Immortal and Diablo III Gems
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The answer to whether legendary gems emanate is nuanced and depends on which Diablo game we’re discussing. In Diablo III, the general rule is that legendary gem powers do not emanate to the player from their follower (with two specific exceptions). In Diablo Immortal, this concept of “emanation” doesn’t directly apply in the same way, but the principle of gem effects primarily benefiting the character equipping them remains mostly true. Let’s delve into this further.
Legendary Gems in Diablo III: A Follower’s Tale
In Diablo III, followers can equip legendary gems, but their effects are greatly reduced for the player. The often-repeated (and generally accurate) advice is that “legendary gems don’t work on followers.” However, there are a couple of notable exceptions to this rule.
- The Flavor of Time Amulet: This amulet specifically grants the player the benefit of all Shrine effects for both the player and their follower. This means any movement speed, resource cost reduction, or other beneficial effects are shared.
- Emanate: This refers to special powers such as Nemesis Bracers, Flavor of Time, Rakoff’s Glass of Life, Dovu Energy Trap, Gloves of Worship, Custerian Wristguards, and The Sultan of Sand. These pass the power of these items onto the user, allowing their special powers to be active even when equipped by the follower.
Outside of these specific instances, legendary gems equipped on followers provide minimal benefit to the player’s character. For instance, a gem that increases damage against crowd-controlled enemies on a follower won’t significantly boost the player’s damage output. The focus should therefore be on equipping followers with items and gems that enhance their survivability and utility, rather than hoping for significant spillover effects to the player.
Legendary Gems in Diablo Immortal: A Different System
Diablo Immortal operates with a different gem system, focusing on a combination of normal gems and legendary gems. Unlike Diablo III, there isn’t a follower system where you equip items and gems on a companion. Instead, the gems directly augment the player’s character. The strength of a legendary gem is determined by its star rating (1-star, 2-star, 5-star) and rank.
The benefit from these gems, in their core function, only impacts the character that is using them.
The most powerful 5-star legendary gems in Diablo Immortal, such as Blood-Soaked Jade, Seeping Bile, and Blessing of the Worthy, provide substantial boosts to damage, survivability, and other character attributes, but these boosts are explicitly tied to the player using them.
Therefore, the concept of “emanation” in the sense of one character’s gems benefiting another doesn’t exist in Diablo Immortal’s current game mechanics.
Augmenting with Legendary Gems: A Key Consideration
In Diablo III, you can use leveled legendary gems to augment your gear, adding bonus stats to your character. However, not all gems are suitable for augmentation.
- Suitable Gems: Any gem that can be leveled up to 150 is a viable candidate for augmentation. These gems typically provide scaling benefits to your character’s main stats (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, or Vitality).
- Unsuitable Gems: Boon of the Hoarder and Iceblink are capped at level 50 and are therefore not recommended for augmentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the best legendary gems for Diablo Immortal?
The “best” gems depend on your class and playstyle. For PvE, gems like Berserker’s Eye, Ca’arsen’s Invigoration, Everlasting Torment, Blessed Pebble, and Seled’s Weakening are often highly regarded.
2. How do I get legendary gems in Diablo Immortal?
You can obtain legendary gems through various means:
- Running Elder Rifts with Crests.
- Joining a party running Elder Rifts with Crests.
- Crafting with Runes at the Apprentice Jeweler.
- Purchasing from the Marketplace.
- Battle Pass rewards.
- Purchasing from the Hilts Trader.
3. Can I craft a 5-star legendary gem in Diablo Immortal?
Yes, you can craft 5-star legendary gems in Diablo Immortal. This requires 22 Runes and 396 Fading Embers.
4. What is the highest item rarity in Diablo Immortal?
The highest item rarity in Diablo Immortal is Legendary (orange).
5. How do I increase my chances of getting a 5-star legendary gem?
To maximize your chances of getting 5-star legendary gems, run Elder Rifts with Legendary Crests. You can also purchase them with platinum at the Marketplace, or craft them.
6. What is the cheapest way to get legendary gems in Diablo Immortal?
The cheapest way to acquire legendary gems in Diablo Immortal is generally to craft them using Runes obtained from Elder Rifts with Rare Crests.
7. Should I salvage or sell legendary items in Diablo Immortal?
Salvaging legendary items is generally the best option, as it provides materials for crafting and upgrading gear.
8. Can legendary gems drop without crests in Diablo Immortal?
No, you need Rare or Legendary Crests to get Legendary Gems from an Elder Rift. Rare Crests offer a small chance for a 1-star Legendary Gem and guarantee Runes.
9. Is Seeping Bile a good legendary gem in Diablo Immortal?
Yes, Seeping Bile is a strong gem recommended for various classes in Diablo Immortal, including Barbarians, Demon Hunters, Monks, and Wizards.
10. What are the best gems to use for augmenting in Diablo III?
In Diablo III, use legendary gems that can be leveled up to 150 for augmenting.
11. What is the drop rate of a 5-star legendary gem in Diablo Immortal?
The official drop rate for 5-star legendary gems in Elder Rifts is quite low, around 0.045%.
12. What class is considered the best in Diablo Immortal?
While class balance can shift with updates, the Necromancer is often considered a strong and versatile class in Diablo Immortal due to its minion-based gameplay and flexible builds.
13. What is the best Crusader build in Diablo Immortal?
The Consecration Crusader build is often regarded as one of the best for Crusaders in Diablo Immortal, offering excellent damage and survivability.
14. What is the maximum level in Diablo Immortal?
The level cap in Diablo Immortal is Level 60, after which you progress through Paragon Levels.
15. Does the game difficulty increase as you progress in Diablo Immortal?
Yes, after reaching level 60 in Diablo Immortal, you can increase the difficulty by selecting higher Hell levels (Hell I, Hell II, Hell III, and Hell IV).
The intricate world of Diablo’s gems, with their varying rarities, drop rates, and specific effects, continues to captivate players. Understanding the nuances of these systems, especially as they differ between Diablo III and Diablo Immortal, is key to optimizing your character build and maximizing your enjoyment of the game.
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