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3-13-2009 @ 5:16PM

Phanteom said...

I just got an epic helmet that has a meta gem socket. I put in an Eternal Earthsiege Diamond and would like to have the +21 defense rating but I need to have 2 red gems socketed somewhere. I have an Eternal Belt Buckle so that gives me one. Are there any other item enhancements that add a gem socket?

Thanks!

3-13-2009 @ 5:55PM

SaintStryfe said...

the only other way is to be a Blacksmith - they can add a gem socket to your bracer and I think boots or glove. But you have to be a BS.

You can also get a piece of gear that'll work - Jewelcrafters make several rings and necks with sockets that are pretty cheap.

3-13-2009 @ 6:02PM

Balius said...

When socketing for a meta gem, keep in mind that blended gems count as both of their colors.

If my Meta gem requires, for example, 2 red, 2 yellow, and 2 blue, but I have three slots, I can use one purple gem (which counts as BOTH a blue and a red), one green gem (which counts as BOTH a blue and a yellow) and one orange gem (which counts as BOTH one red and one yellow). Prismatic gems count as all three primary colors.

It may be worth your while to lose a few attack power or whatever to activate the metagem with a blended gem, if the reason you're looking for more gem slots is that you've already filled your others and want the slot bonuses.

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