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For the magic prefix, see Diamond (magic prefix).

Diamonds are gems. They are white/transparent, and can be socketed into items.

Diablo II[]

Like all the other Gems, Diamonds grant bonuses that are related to their color. The white in a Diamond signifies Purity and the Power of the Light. In Weapons, it adds a bonus to damage against Undead enemies, an indication of its relation to the Light. In Shields, it adds bonuses to all Resistances, reflecting the fact that white is composed of all colors and by extension all elements. In Armor and Helms, it adds an increase in Attack Rating.

Placing diamonds in socketed shields are a very easy, yet very powerful way of adding resistances. While other gems give higher resistances to individual source of damage, diamonds give easily the most total resistance. A perfect diamond gives +19% to all resistances, something that is only beaten by an Um Rune, which is considerably more difficult to obtain and only gives 3% more resistance in a shield.

The Diamond has a different sprite for the 'normal' tier. It is diamond shaped instead of the normal rectangular shape for the other 5 gems.

Weapons: Adds to Damage vs. Undead
Shields: Adds to all Resistances
Helms and Body Armor: Adds to Attack Rating

Gem Level Weapons Shield Helms/Body Armor
Chipped
Chipped Diamond
1 +28% Damage vs. Undead All Resistances +6 +20 to Attack Rating
Flawed
Flawed Diamond
5 +34% Damage vs. Undead All Resistances +8 +40 to Attack Rating
Normal
Diamond
12 +44% Damage vs. Undead All Resistances +11 +60 to Attack Rating
Flawless
Flawless Diamond
15 +54% Damage vs. Undead All Resistances +14 +80 to Attack Rating
Perfect
Perfect Diamond
18 +68% Damage vs. Undead All Resistances +19 +100 to Attack Rating

Diablo III[]

Gem Helm Weapon Other
Regular
Regular Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 3.5% Increases damage against elites by 3.0% +10 Resistance to All Elements
Flawless
Flawless Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5.0% Increases damage against elites by 6.0% +20 Resistance to All Elements
Square
Square Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6.5% Increases damage against elites by 9.0% +30 Resistance to All Elements
Flawless Square
Perfect Square Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 8.0% Increases damage against elites by 12.0% +40 Resistance to All Elements
Star
Star Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 10.0% Increases damage against elites by 15.0% +58 Resistance to All Elements
Marquise
Marquise Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 10.5% Increases damage against elites by 16% +62 Resistance to All Elements
Imperial
Imperial Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 11.0% Increases damage against elites by 17% +66 Resistance to All Elements
Flawless Imperial
Flawless Imperial Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 11.5% Increases damage against elites by 18% +70 Resistance to All Elements
Royal
Royal Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 12.0% Increases damage against elites by 19% +74 Resistance to All Elements
Flawless Royal
Flawless Royal Diamond
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 12.5% Increases damage against elites by 20% +78 Resistance to All Elements


Development[]

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Prior to patch 2.3, Diamond gems in Diablo III had many more tiers, but were condensed for easier crafting.

Trivia[]

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  • Many traditions in the world reference the Diamond's affinity for light, and Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder referred to its "divine brilliance on earth." The brilliance of a diamond due to its high refractive index is symbolized in game, as their Prismatic nature banishes evil (in this case, undead, which are described in many stories as being harmed by light, especially sunlight and light-based magic) and protects against all elements.
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