Question about Gems

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I would like to know if some-one can give me a brief explanation or point me in the correct direction regarding
gem equiping. When I got my T9 armor set, I equiped my armor with gems that match the color of the sockets.
But then I learned that you can equip any gem color in any color socket. Does it make a difference if you socket
a different gem color than the socket color, do you still get the same stat bonus, or is there a penalty? Just want
to know if it is worth it to equip different color gems on different socket colors.

Thx
 
some classes it good to go for the socket bonus, some is not depends on class personally as a tank i use 30stam in any color and 20str in any color after i got my meta active of course. a resto shaman will just stack haste etc.
 
Hi,
For example, if you have a blue socket in your gear and the bonus is +9 crit you can equip a Gem with Blue properties to get the socket bonus. If you want to put any other colour gem in without Blue properties, then you won't get the +9crit socket bonus. That's pretty much it.

You can equip any gem in any slot, if you want the bonus you have to put a gem with the same colour properties in to get it.
 
you can also use app called rawr that will calculate the best gems etc to max your dps etc
 
also, when it comes to a prismatic gem, use that to try and get a socket bonus, especially in an item that has 3 sockets of varying colours. dont put it in your belt buckle!
 
Pretty much as a tank I stack +30 stam in everything and then 1 + 10 stats to activate my meta
On my Block Set I use str + stam gems to up my block value and the +10 stats

On my dps set str with the +10 stats to activate my meta

On my hunter pretty much its agi with a + 10 stats

Priest i stick with a mix of sp/int and spirit on my gems
 
gem however you want. not like min/maxing is needed anymore
 
Thanks for all the info.
I was a bit confused, as I replaced a blue gem that gave me +12 SP with a red +23 SP, but on my character sheet my SP bonus drop by 3 points. That's when I wondered if there was penaltys. But now I understand to get the socket bonus, I have to match the socket color. Will also give rawr a test run and see what comes out.
 
d3th_n1gG4 said:
Pretty much as a tank I stack +30 stam in everything and then 1 + 10 stats to activate my meta
On my Block Set I use str + stam gems to up my block value and the +10 stats

On my dps set str with the +10 stats to activate my meta

On my hunter pretty much its agi with a + 10 stats

Priest i stick with a mix of sp/int and spirit on my gems
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For Priests these days its far better to gem SP / Haste. Spirit doesnt do much (only adds a bit of mp5) even with the spirit to spellpower talent (if u have taken it). But if you gearing up still i would go purely intellect the extra mana and Spellpower that comes from gemming intellect goes a long way. I am speaking from a healing perspective ofc. If your a shadow priest, gem for SP or Haste or a combination of both for high end gear as well as gearing up. (Only after your meta requirements have been met ofc).
 
Obsidian said:
Thanks for all the info.
I was a bit confused, as I replaced a blue gem that gave me +12 SP with a red +23 SP, but on my character sheet my SP bonus drop by 3 points. That's when I wondered if there was penaltys. But now I understand to get the socket bonus, I have to match the socket color. Will also give rawr a test run and see what comes out.
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Depending on your class there are some rules on socket bonuses. After reading a few guides etc for my death knight i learned that if a socket bonus is +4-8 str with a yellow socket using a +10 crit & +10str gem is best to use. All other sockets go with +20 Str.

For my mage there are some rules to. Spell power or crit bonuses etc.

So check if the bonus is worth it. So say you have a red and a blue socket in you legs and the bonus is 6 spell power. Socket the red with 23 Sp and the blue with say a spellpower spirit gem if your a mage since u get some crit from the spirit with glyphs. Etc.

I never liked gemming without gettting my socket bonus but meh you get over it :P
 
avert said:
gem however you want. not like min/maxing is needed anymore
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It's not about min/maxing, its about showing that a player knows the class.

If anyone wants to get into a raiding guild, its best they do some research on how to gem. Gemming and enchanting are the first things most guilds look at.
 
The Roosta speaks the truth... the manner in which you gem / enchant your items, shows wheter or not you are focussed on getting every bit of performance from your character.

eg. if you look @ a hunter cloak with a blue socket, and the socket bonus is +4 agility, it doesnt make sense to gem for the socket bonus... +14 agility will NEVER be better than +20 agility if you are stacking agility.
The only thing where you have to be carefull of, is to make sure you achieve your metagem bonus... and for eg. the hunter class its stupidly easy... one nightmare gem on your kit in a blue socket, and your metasocket bonus is achieved.

Yes you can just gem anything in any socket, but at the end of the day, you are not really trying to maximise your character then are you ?
 
just saying, who cares when everyone does 10k dps how they gem. gemming correctly will give you like 200 more dps. Which is barely a difference (10k -> 10.2k) compared to tbc where if you gemmed correctly it made a sizeable difference.

Just gem to what you need, if you need some more haste go for haste, if you need sp go for that. Nothing like a tank missing multiple taunts because hes too stubborn to get hit capped( RAWR MUST GET MORE HP THEN U LOLOLOLLO).
 
hit is really easy to get on tanking gear.
warriors should be glyphing last stand,blocking and shield wall.

glyphing for taunt is a wasted spot.

now you might say "OMG LOL U NOOB WHY GLYPH CHILD WALL NT 60% ENYMOR"
and i reply with "if you are gonna die with 40% damage reduction, you are gonna die with 60%"

tanking(on warriors) isnt about saving your cd's for that one specific moment anymore, its about using them in sequence to constantly take less damage.

but this thread is about gemming. gem however you want
 
On fights where a missed taunt can cause a wipe you simply have to Glyph for Taunt, eg. Beasts ToGC25.
Taunts are considered spells. And the spell hit cap is 17%. The Glyph gives you 8%.
ICC is already buffing you with 15% HP.
On hard modes a missed taunt can be the make or break in a fight, Last Stand not (if Healer CDs are used properly).
 
every tank has more then 2 taunts. If you miss 2 taunts in a row then you are just unlucky. and yeah gg blaming healers for not using cd's when tanks die who just cba
 
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