For the magic prefix, see Ruby

Rubies are red gems, and are socketable items in Diablo II and Diablo III.

Diablo IIEdit

Like all other gems, Rubies grant bonuses that are related to their color. The red in Rubies signify the Elemental power of Fire. In Weapons and Shields it adds bonuses related to fire, and in Helms and Body Armor it increases life, which, in-game, is also associated with the color red.

Weapons: Adds Fire Damage
Shields: Adds Resistance to Fire
Helms and Body Armor: Adds to Maximum Life

Gem	Level	Weapons	Shield	Helms/Body Armor
Chipped	1	3-4 Fire Damage	12% Resist Fire	+10 to Life
Flawed	5	5-8 Fire Damage	16% Resist Fire	+17 to Life
Normal	12	8-12 Fire Damage	22% Resist Fire	+24 to Life
Flawless	15	10-16 Fire Damage	28% Resist Fire	+31 to Life
Perfect	18	15-20 Fire Damage	40% Resist Fire	+38 to Life

Diablo IIIEdit

Gem	Helm	Weapon	Other
Chipped	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 5%	+3 Minimum Damage, +3 Maximum Damage	+6 Strength
Flawed	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 7%	+6 Minimum Damage, +6 Maximum Damage	+10 Strength
Regular	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 9%	+9 Minimum Damage, +9 Maximum Damage	+14 Strength
Flawless	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 11%	+12 Minimum Damage, +12 Maximum Damage	+18 Strength
Perfect	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 13%	+15 Minimum Damage, +15 Maximum Damage	+22 Strength
Radiant	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 15%	+18 Minimum Damage, +18 Maximum Damage	+26 Strength
Square	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 17%	+21 Minimum Damage, +21 Maximum Damage	+30 Strength
Flawless Square	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 19%	+25 Minimum Damage, +25 Maximum Damage	+34 Strength
Perfect Square	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 21%	+30 Minimum Damage, +30 Maximum Damage	+38 Strength
Radiant Square	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 23%	+40 Minimum Damage, +40 Maximum Damage	+42 Strength
Star	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 25%	+60 Minimum Damage, +60 Maximum Damage	+46 Strength
Flawless Star	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 27%	+80 Minimum Damage, +80 Maximum Damage	+50 Strength
Perfect Star	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 29%	+100 Minimum Damage, +100 Maximum Damage	+54 Strength
Radiant Star	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 31%	+130 Minimum Damage, +130 Maximum Damage	+58 Strength
Marquise	Increases Experience Awarded per Kill by 33%	+160 Minimum Damage, +160 Maximum Damage	+62 Strength

TriviaEdit

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• The name "Ruby" is derived from the Greek word for "blood:" i.e. "Rubinus." Its etymology as a "blood stone" is reflected in game, in which the Ruby is associated with an increase to life.

Gems
Diablo II — Amethyst • Diamond • Emerald • Ruby • Sapphire • Topaz • Skull Diablo III — Amethyst • Emerald • Ruby • Topaz