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Last checked 2026-09-10
What this item is for
A socketable gem. Its bonus changes between weapons, armour and shields.
- This is the highest gem grade. Perfect gems are used in Cube recipes, including rerolling magic items.
Bonuses when socketed
Shields
- Lightning resistance: 40%
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Builds that list this item
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Socket choice
Listed for body armor under “Budget Build Items” in this build’s equipment guide.
Trading interest: Socket and Cube use
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ITEM NOTES
How to get it
- Transmute three flawless gems of this same type in the Horadric Cube to make one perfect gem. Perfect gems can also be awarded by the Hellforge quest.
ITEM DETAILSBase item, requirements, and properties+
- Base item
- Perfect Topaz
- Required level
- 18
- Quality level
- Not listed
- Treasure class
- Not listed
- How it is made or found
- Make in the Horadric Cube
SOURCESAbout this item data+