Although Druids are one of the most fun classes you can play in Diablo 4, there are several factors you need to consider when building and optimizing your Druid, including their best weapons, Aspects, and even the best gems—which depend on your Druid build and where you slot the gem.
Seeing as there are seven gem options, knowing which is the best for your build can be challenging. Here are our suggestions for the best gems for Druids in Diablo 4.
Best gems for Druids in Diablo 4, explained
Like all of the best items for Druids, the best gems for Druids depend on your build and where they’re slotted, either in your armor, jewelry, or weapons, because they offer different bonuses depending on where they’re slotted.Â
However, the best gems for Druids include the following:Â
- Sapphire
- Emerald
- Skulls
- Ruby
Here are all the best gems and where to slot them for every popular end-game Druid build.
| Build Name | Best Gem for Jewelry | Best Gem for Armor | Best Gem for Weapons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werewolf Tornado | Skulls—Increases armor | Sapphire—Increases Damage Reduction While Fortified | Emerald—Increases Critical Strike Damage to Vulnerable Enemies |
| Stormclaw | Skulls—Increases armor | Sapphire—Increases Damage Reduction While Fortified | Topaz—Increases Basic skill Damage. |
| Lightning Storm | Skulls—Increases armor | Ruby—Increases Maximum Life | Emerald—Increases Critical Strike Damage to Vulnerable Enemies |
| Shred | Skulls—Increases armor | Ruby—Increases Maximum Life | Emerald—Increases Critical Strike Damage to Vulnerable Enemies |
| Trample Landslide (Trampleslide) | Skulls—Increases armor | Sapphire—Increases Damage Reduction While Fortified | Sapphire—Increases Critical Strike Damage to Crowd-Controlled Enemies. |
| Support | Skulls—Increases armor | Sapphire—Increases Damage Reduction While Fortified | Skulls—Adds Life On Kill |
| Pulverize | Skulls—Increases armor | Sapphire—Increases Damage Reduction While Fortified | Emerald—Increases Critical Strike Damage to Vulnerable Enemies |
To ensure you’re slotting the best possible version of your gem, you’ll also need to craft high-tier versions as your level progresses. To do this, you need to locate a Jeweler in any of the major cities and craft the next tier for your gems until you reach the Royal versions—which are the best of the best for now.Â
As I often play solo, clearing the Nightmare Dualone can be tricky in certain situations. But when I have Skulls slotted in my jewelry for the additional armor and Sapphires in my armor or gear, I find that my survivability increases exponentially—or at least that’s how it feels.
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So, if you don’t have the best gems for your Druid build, make an effort to craft them because you will see a huge difference, especially when you’ve crafted the Royal versions of your gems.Â
No matter your end-game Druid build in Diablo 4, you’ll benefit significantly from the Royal versions of Sapphires, Emeralds, Skulls, and Rubies.
Published: Jul 17, 2023 12:53 am