hackedagainanda
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Is there a guide that tells which jewels are keepers and which ones are charsi food?
Jewels
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... agree with what Fabian said... however, I don't know if there's a guide, but here's a very condensed version.
Generally you'll want both a prefix & suffix on a magic jewel, with some combos being more or less desirable (i.e. Scintillating Jewel of Fervor is more desirable than an Argent Jewel of Carnage, etc.):
Best Prefixes:
Scintillating / Ruby / Ambergris (i.e. 10+ all-resist or ~25+ single-resist fire or lightning)
Crimson / Vermillion (+min/max damage)
Realgar / Ruby (+Enhanced Damage %)
Argent (+Attack Rating)
Best Suffixes:
of Fervor (15% IAS)
of Freedom (-15% requirements)
of Carnage / Bliss (+max/min damage)
of Truth (7% FHR)
There are a few other mods that can be handy too (especially with a good 2nd mod), such as the +strength/dexterity mods, but they're mostly a little bit of a lower tier. I personally find enough specialty-uses for things like Dun/Aureolic (extra mana) or Pearl/Diamond (damage to undead/demons) jewels if they've got an 'of Fervor' suffix that I always hang on to the ones I find. And, of course, lower-rolls on the elemental resists (or poison/cold resists) can be useful at times too with a 2nd mod.
Rares are a little tougher since they have mostly lower-tier mods and are limited to 4 mods (outside of version 1.08), so you'll need 3-4 pretty good mods in combo to really shine (example: Realgar/Crimson Of Bliss/Truth would be pretty epic).
Beyond that, generally you're looking for either a really low level requirement ('of Envy' jewels can make great level 1 twinking gear, 'of Carnage' is great if you're interested in level18 dueling, etc.), or a perfect roll, or both.
Like Fabian said, jewels are essential for crafting recipes, so until you have a feel for which ones you want most, I'd recommend hoarding them all for a while. It won't take you long to have a stockpile of 95% junk with a few good ones thrown in.
Generally you'll want both a prefix & suffix on a magic jewel, with some combos being more or less desirable (i.e. Scintillating Jewel of Fervor is more desirable than an Argent Jewel of Carnage, etc.):
Best Prefixes:
Scintillating / Ruby / Ambergris (i.e. 10+ all-resist or ~25+ single-resist fire or lightning)
Crimson / Vermillion (+min/max damage)
Realgar / Ruby (+Enhanced Damage %)
Argent (+Attack Rating)
Best Suffixes:
of Fervor (15% IAS)
of Freedom (-15% requirements)
of Carnage / Bliss (+max/min damage)
of Truth (7% FHR)
There are a few other mods that can be handy too (especially with a good 2nd mod), such as the +strength/dexterity mods, but they're mostly a little bit of a lower tier. I personally find enough specialty-uses for things like Dun/Aureolic (extra mana) or Pearl/Diamond (damage to undead/demons) jewels if they've got an 'of Fervor' suffix that I always hang on to the ones I find. And, of course, lower-rolls on the elemental resists (or poison/cold resists) can be useful at times too with a 2nd mod.
Rares are a little tougher since they have mostly lower-tier mods and are limited to 4 mods (outside of version 1.08), so you'll need 3-4 pretty good mods in combo to really shine (example: Realgar/Crimson Of Bliss/Truth would be pretty epic).
Beyond that, generally you're looking for either a really low level requirement ('of Envy' jewels can make great level 1 twinking gear, 'of Carnage' is great if you're interested in level18 dueling, etc.), or a perfect roll, or both.
Like Fabian said, jewels are essential for crafting recipes, so until you have a feel for which ones you want most, I'd recommend hoarding them all for a while. It won't take you long to have a stockpile of 95% junk with a few good ones thrown in.
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I think you're overthinking it. Besides what Fabian said, just look at each jewel and ask yourself: "For any given character, would I use this over any other gem or rune?"
If the answer is yes, keep it. If the answer is no, don't keep it. Personally I keep most jewels but just to craft. I don't actually use any at all, aside from the single RJoF I've found. Oh and a rare with fire res and fhr for the eth Andy's on my barbarian's merc.
If the answer is yes, keep it. If the answer is no, don't keep it. Personally I keep most jewels but just to craft. I don't actually use any at all, aside from the single RJoF I've found. Oh and a rare with fire res and fhr for the eth Andy's on my barbarian's merc.
japanzaman
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If you can find a use for the jewel, whether it be crafting or socketing, then it is valuable. +30% damage, resist all, IAS jewels are always useful, as they can be socketed into ANYTHING and give you the bonus. The +40% ED jewels are especially awesome, as they function as their own damage multiplier when used on non-weapon items. There is a reason why some of these jewels are the most valuable items in the game.
jimsfriend
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>No Jewels are charsi food as they're used in crafting recipes and are thus worth hoarding.
can rare and unique jewels be used for crafting?
can rare and unique jewels be used for crafting?
pharaoh
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It's right down at the bottom of the page. Nobody's going to actually waste a Facet on this, though.Arreat Summit said:
It'd be cool if the mods of unique jewels got added in to the crafted item.
jimsfriend
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>Nobody's going to actually waste a Facet on this, though.
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crawlingdeadman
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There's a link in my signature to an LLD Item Guide that gives a lot of tips.
Crazy Runner Guy
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Agreed. I keep a stash of at least 50 to 100 junk jewels at all times that I will use for crafting purposes. Jewels are so common that once you get a good quantity hoarded, you can let the others sit or sell them.