- A gem’s bonus changes with its socket group: Weapon, Armor (Helm, Chest Armor, Pants), or Accessory (Ring, Necklace). The same color is not the same effect everywhere.
- AFK Meta and Wikily list sockets only on items requiring level 30 or higher: Weapon 3, Helm 1, Chest Armor 2, Pants 2, Ring 1 and Necklace 1.
- The full table below contains the 36 source-reported gem entries. Inspect current tooltips before committing valuable gems; removal destroys the inserted gem in the reviewed references.
Choose the slot group before the gem color
The six families are Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz. AFK Meta’s data dated 3 October 2026 provides six tiers for each; Wikily’s gem hub also describes 36 entries and the same three bonus groups. A weapon socket grants a damage-family percentage, armor grants an attribute or utility/survival stat, and jewelry grants damage reduction. Decide which of those jobs you need before sorting gems by tier.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta · Gems
| Family | Weapon | Armor | Ring or Necklace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Arcane Damage | Intelligence | Arcane Damage Reduction |
| Diamond | Physical Damage | Cooldown Reduction | Physical Damage Reduction |
| Emerald | Poison Damage | Thorns | Poison Damage Reduction |
| Ruby | Fire Damage | Strength | Fire Damage Reduction |
| Sapphire | Cold Damage | Bonus Health | Cold Damage Reduction |
| Topaz | Lightning Damage | Dexterity | Lightning Damage Reduction |
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
A Ruby is therefore not a general Strength gem in every slot: its weapon role is Fire Damage. Likewise, a Diamond in armor addresses Cooldown Reduction rather than Physical Damage. Read the skill damage family and the item’s socket group before insertion. A color that benefits one part of a build may be weak in a different slot, and a higher tier does not change which stat the family supplies.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
All 36 gem bonuses in the dated reference
Tier names make the inventory easier to read: Raw Sphere, Chipped Teardrop, Rough Square, Polished Rhombus, Flawless Hexagon and Radiant Octagon. The table keeps every tier and socket effect rather than printing only the maximum. These values are source-reported third-party game data, not our current-client measurements or a guarantee that another version uses identical numbers.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
| Tier | Gem | Weapon bonus | Armor bonus | Ring/Necklace bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raw Sphere Amethyst | +10% Arcane Damage | +5 Intelligence | +5% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Amethyst | +15% Arcane Damage | +10 Intelligence | +7% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Amethyst | +20% Arcane Damage | +15 Intelligence | +9% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Amethyst | +25% Arcane Damage | +20 Intelligence | +11% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Amethyst | +35% Arcane Damage | +25 Intelligence | +13% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Amethyst | +50% Arcane Damage | +30 Intelligence | +15% Arcane Damage Reduction |
| 1 | Raw Sphere Diamond | +10% Physical Damage | +1% Cooldown Reduction | +4% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Diamond | +15% Physical Damage | +1.5% Cooldown Reduction | +5.5% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Diamond | +20% Physical Damage | +2% Cooldown Reduction | +7% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Diamond | +25% Physical Damage | +2.5% Cooldown Reduction | +8.5% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Diamond | +35% Physical Damage | +3% Cooldown Reduction | +10% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Diamond | +50% Physical Damage | +4% Cooldown Reduction | +11.5% Physical Damage Reduction |
| 1 | Raw Sphere Emerald | +10% Poison Damage | +10 Thorns | +5% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Emerald | +15% Poison Damage | +20 Thorns | +7% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Emerald | +20% Poison Damage | +40 Thorns | +9% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Emerald | +25% Poison Damage | +80 Thorns | +11% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Emerald | +35% Poison Damage | +105 Thorns | +13% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Emerald | +50% Poison Damage | +130 Thorns | +15% Poison Damage Reduction |
| 1 | Raw Sphere Ruby | +10% Fire Damage | +5 Strength | +5% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Ruby | +15% Fire Damage | +10 Strength | +7% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Ruby | +20% Fire Damage | +15 Strength | +9% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Ruby | +25% Fire Damage | +20 Strength | +11% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Ruby | +35% Fire Damage | +25 Strength | +13% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Ruby | +50% Fire Damage | +30 Strength | +15% Fire Damage Reduction |
| 1 | Raw Sphere Sapphire | +10% Cold Damage | +5% Bonus Health | +5% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Sapphire | +15% Cold Damage | +8% Bonus Health | +7% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Sapphire | +20% Cold Damage | +10% Bonus Health | +9% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Sapphire | +25% Cold Damage | +12% Bonus Health | +11% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Sapphire | +35% Cold Damage | +15% Bonus Health | +13% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Sapphire | +50% Cold Damage | +18% Bonus Health | +15% Cold Damage Reduction |
| 1 | Raw Sphere Topaz | +10% Lightning Damage | +5 Dexterity | +5% Lightning Damage Reduction |
| 2 | Chipped Teardrop Topaz | +15% Lightning Damage | +10 Dexterity | +7% Lightning Damage Reduction |
| 3 | Rough Square Topaz | +20% Lightning Damage | +15 Dexterity | +9% Lightning Damage Reduction |
| 4 | Polished Rhombus Topaz | +25% Lightning Damage | +20 Dexterity | +11% Lightning Damage Reduction |
| 5 | Flawless Hexagon Topaz | +35% Lightning Damage | +25 Dexterity | +13% Lightning Damage Reduction |
| 6 | Radiant Octagon Topaz | +50% Lightning Damage | +30 Dexterity | +15% Lightning Damage Reduction |
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
The weapon percentage sequence is 10, 15, 20, 25, 35 and 50 across tiers 1–6 for every family in this reference. The armor and jewelry sequences differ: Sapphire’s health bonus does not follow the same increments as an attribute gem, and Diamond’s jewelry reduction differs from the elemental reductions. Use the actual row instead of estimating a missing tier by adding five.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
Check item eligibility and the slot ceiling
| Equipment slot | Maximum sockets | Bonus group |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | 3 | Weapon |
| Helm | 1 | Armor |
| Chest Armor | 2 | Armor |
| Pants | 2 | Armor |
| Ring | 1 each | Accessory |
| Necklace | 1 | Accessory |
| Shoulder, Gloves, Belt, Boots, Back | 0 | No socket bonus |
Evidence: Sockets · Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
The reviewed references require item required level 30+ for sockets. Required level and item level are separate concepts in the gear data, so inspect the actual tooltip rather than reading a hero level or a region number as socket permission. An item with one empty socket is not proof that every other item in the slot has already reached its maximum. Adding a socket is a Gem Specialist service; it is not the same operation as inserting a gem into an existing hole.
Evidence: Sockets · Equipment Rarities
Wikily gives 100 Earth Essence plus 400 gold per item level for each added socket and a confirmation that doing so makes the item untradable forever. AFK Meta repeats the formula but explicitly labels its cost as to be confirmed in play. Keep that qualification visible: compare the actual service bill before spending, particularly on an item you intended to trade. The separate crafting/removal guide calculates costs and inventory requirements.
Evidence: Sockets · Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
Match a socket plan to the failure you are fixing
| Observed need | Gem/slot lead to compare | Why it fits the role |
|---|---|---|
| Arcane attacks are the main damage | Amethyst in a Weapon | Weapon effect is Arcane Damage |
| A physical setup needs shorter cooldowns | Diamond in Armor | Armor effect is Cooldown Reduction |
| A hero needs more health to survive the loop | Sapphire in Armor | Armor effect is Bonus Health |
| Incoming Poison damage is the specific problem | Emerald in jewelry | Accessory effect is Poison Damage Reduction |
| Primary Dexterity is useful to the build | Topaz in Armor | Armor effect is Dexterity |
| Fire skills dominate the damage plan | Ruby in a Weapon | Weapon effect is Fire Damage |
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta
These are leads for comparison, not an optimized best-in-slot list. A damage-family gem cannot be called best without knowing which attacks deal that family and how much of the loop they contribute. A defensive accessory may improve total farming time by preventing deaths even if its tooltip does not raise Attack. Check full-loop clear time and survival after the change, keeping other gear and the chosen stage steady enough to interpret the result.
The Wikily stats reference says Strength is primary for Warrior, Dexterity for Hunter and Monk, and Intelligence for Sorcerer; it also describes secondary defenses from attributes. That supports checking the hero’s actual attribute role rather than treating a primary-stat gem as equally offensive for all four classes. The same reference caps Cooldown Reduction at 85%, so more nominal reduction is not automatically more effective once the current displayed stat reaches its cap.
Evidence: Stats
Plan insertion before an irreversible replacement
Inspect the candidate item
Confirm required level, existing sockets, class compatibility and whether this is gear you expect to retain.
Read the current gem row
Compare the weapon/armor/accessory value for the held tier. Do not use the weapon value for a ring.
Reserve the needed stock
Keep gems for the actual plan rather than merging or selling them solely because they share a color.
Check the service consequences
Adding a socket has a listed material/gold bill and trade consequence; removing an inserted gem destroys it in the reference.
Insert and compare the actual result
Read the item and character stats, then observe a relevant fight. Retain the old setup’s measurements if deciding between offense and survival.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta · Sockets
If the slot will likely be replaced soon, postponing a costly socket or top-tier insertion can preserve resources for a lasting item. That is a planning tradeoff rather than a required game rule. If an existing socket lets a low-cost gem solve a present survival wall, the immediate useful result can outweigh waiting for an ideal future item.
Gem and socket questions
Q: Does a gem always give its weapon effect?
No. Each family has separate Weapon, Armor and Accessory effects. Read the column matching the item.
Q: Can I socket Boots or Gloves?
The reviewed slot tables give neither sockets. Weapon, Helm, Chest Armor, Pants, Ring and Necklace are the listed socket slots.
Q: Can I recover a gem after removing it?
Wikily and AFK Meta say removal destroys the gem. Do not plan a top-tier gem as freely transferable.
Q: Are the socket costs gameplay verified?
No. Wikily lists the formula and AFK Meta labels it to be confirmed in play. Read the current Gem Specialist bill.
Q: Is a tier 6 gem guaranteed to help more than another family’s tier 4?
Tier only ranks a family’s magnitude. The affected stat must be relevant to the build and actual bottleneck.
Q: Which guide covers upgrading the gem itself?
Gem Crafting and Removal covers the ten-to-one recipes, tier gold costs, stock planning and destructive removal.
Evidence: Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta · Sockets
For recipes and replacement costs, continue with Gem Crafting and Removal.
Sources and scope
Expanded editorial source review for Steam retail app 4623570, Deskrawl: Idle ARPG. Launch-era ApolloTrail advice, dated AFK Meta data, unofficial Wikily references and named official patch notes are separated in the article. New statements are traced in the claim ledger; derived planning examples are identified. Mechanics, source independence and online-server rules have not been verified in the current client.
- Review status
- verified
- Game version
- Source-specific scopes are stated in the body; no installed-client version is asserted.
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- Method
- Bounded first-release dossier review, including source roles, preserved conflicts and explicit limits. Recomputed retained source hashes, exact excerpts and line ranges and signed reader content. No installed-client or live-server verification.
- Deskrawl Gems: Bonuses by Slot, Sockets & Crafting | AFK Meta secondary
Complete 36-entry bonus table, slot roles, tier names, eligibility and the qualified socket cost. Source text was reviewed from the retained acquisition snapshot; this is not a current-client test.
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- Gems secondary
Freshly acquired hub confirms 36 entries and three bonus groups; this is not independent gameplay validation. Source text was reviewed from the retained acquisition snapshot; this is not a current-client test.
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- Sockets secondary
Slot ceilings, level-30 eligibility, socket cost and trade/removal consequences. Source text was reviewed from the retained acquisition snapshot; this is not a current-client test.
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- Equipment Rarities secondary
Required level and item level are distinct gear fields. Source text was reviewed from the retained acquisition snapshot; this is not a current-client test.
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- Stats secondary
Primary attribute roles and the 85% Cooldown Reduction cap. Source text was reviewed from the retained acquisition snapshot; this is not a current-client test.
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