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How to Craft Occult Gems

Diablo 4's Season of Witchcraft brings a host of new features and enhancements to the game. Among the most notable are the Witchcraft powers, which include a mix of updated abilities reminiscent of the Witch Doctor from Diablo 3 and innovative passives designed to bolster class skills. With over 25 unique Witchcraft powers available, players have a plethora of options to enhance their characters and explore new strategies.

Another significant addition this season is the introduction of Occult Gems. These powerful socketable items are crafted to work seamlessly with Witchcraft powers, offering players additional layers of customization to their builds. Occult Gems are key to maximizing the potential of character builds and provide another intriguing element in Diablo 4’s evolving gameplay landscape.

Characteristics of Occult Gems in Diablo 4

Occult Gems serve as seasonal additions that slot into jewelry within Diablo 4. They provide an additional affix to empower your gear with unique enhancements. These enhancements are particularly geared towards boosting Witchcraft Powers. Benefits include improved armor and increased elemental resistance. Players seeking to optimize their builds should consider these gems indispensable for their significant influence on character strength.

Complete Collection of Occult Gems in Diablo 4

Occult Gems in Diablo 4 play a critical role in enhancing the unique abilities of characters. There are 19 different Occult Gems, each offering distinct enhancements through their affixes.

Magic Tier Gems:

  • Wicked Pact: Enhances Eldritch Witch Powers by 25%. Ideal for those focusing on Eldritch-themed builds.
  • Heart of Anima: Increases the potency of Psyche Witch Powers by 25%.
  • Toadling’s Wish: Grants a notable 35% enhancement to Growth & Decay Witch Powers.
  • Phantom String: Provides a 15% damage boost against Hexed enemies through Overpower damage.
  • Elder Sigil: Augments various skills, such as Agility and Weapon Mastery, to deal 25% more direct damage to Hexed foes.
  • Vulture Tacon: Increases the speed of Damage Over Time effects by 50% when an Aura is active.
  • Pointed Finger: Boosts damage dealt by Summons against Hexed Elite enemies by 15%.

Rare Tier Gems:

  • Killing Wind: Offers bonuses of 25% Movement Speed and 15% Critical Strike Chance when using three or more Eldritch Witch Powers.
  • Spiral Coin: With three or more Psyche Witch Powers, gain 60% Control Duration and a 20% advantage in Lucky Hit Chance.
  • Cornucopia: Similar to Killing Wind, aids movement and critical strike abilities with Eldritch Witch Powers.
  • Raging Enigma: Increases the power of Unique Witch Powers by 40%.
  • Hungering Void: Every 8 seconds, draws in nearby enemies with an active Aura.
  • Vile Phylactery: When equipped with a Witch Power featuring the Summon tag, prevents fatal damage once every 75 seconds and offers a protective Barrier.

Legendary Tier Gems:

  • Dust Stone: Each Aura or Hex afflicts enemies with an additional 2.5% damage from the user.
  • Witching Hour: Allows Eldritch Witch Powers to influence Core Skills every 5 seconds.
  • Moonlight Ward: Each Rank within Unique Witch Powers offers Damage Reduction and boosts Maximum Resistance to all elements.
  • Friend of the Bog: With three or more Growth & Decay Witch Powers, gain significant increases in Primary Stats, Maximum Life, and Unhindered status.
  • Mind Wreath: Three or more Psyche Witch Powers slotted will reduce cooldowns of certain skills by 20%.
  • Voice of the Stars: Enhances Ultimate Skills with each Witchcraft tag, boosting damage by 10% when an Aura is active.

By strategically slotting these gems, players can dramatically alter their play style and effectiveness within Diablo 4.

Crafting Occult Gems in Diablo 4

To begin crafting Occult Gems in Diablo 4, players need to reach Torment difficulty. This is when recipes for Occult Gems start becoming available as they drop randomly in the Headhunt zones. Obtaining these recipes can require some patience due to their random nature.

Once a player acquires a recipe, they should visit Gelena, the Coven Jeweler, located at Tree of Whispers. This is where the option to craft Occult Gems becomes available, but only after obtaining a recipe. Without one, the crafting option in Gelena’s Occult Library remains inaccessible.

Occult Gems come in three distinct tiers: Magic, Rare, and Legendary. Crafting these gems involves different requirements of materials such as Fugitive Heads, Restless Rot, and Gem Fragments.

  • Fugitive Heads are obtained by defeating Headless Husk enemies in Headhunt zones. These are rare spawns even on Torment 4, so collecting them might take some time.
  • Restless Rot is collected by slaying Headrotten enemies found in the Headhunt zone and Roothold dungeons.
  • For Gem Fragments, the Helltide area is the most efficient location for farming.

These materials are essential for crafting Occult Gems, each providing unique advantages to the player’s build in the game.

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