Diablo 2 Gem Bonuses in Shields

This page has a list of every Gem in Diablo 2 and what bonuses it will have when placed into a Shield. The values on this page are specifically for the Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction version of the game. In the expansion pack Gems and how much of a benefit they give to you got a significant buff.

If you're looking for information about what bonuses a gem has when placed in a different slot, then use the guides below.

 

Gem Bonuses in Shields

Gem Bonuses in Weapons

High Rune Bonuses in Weapons/Shields/Armor/Helms

 

 

Chipped Amethyst: +8 Defense

Flawed Amethyst: +12 Defense

Amethyst: +18 Defense

Flawless Amethyst: +24 Defense

Perfect Amethyst: +30 Defense

 

 

Chipped Topaz: +12% Lightning Resist

Flawed Topaz: +16% Lightning Resist

Topaz: +22% Lightning Resist

Flawless Topaz: +28% Lightning Resist

Perfect Topaz: +24% Lightning Resist

 

Chipped Sapphire: +12% Cold Resist

Flawed Sapphire: +16% Cold Resist

Sapphire: +22% Cold Resist

Flawless Sapphire: +28% Cold Resist

Perfect Sapphire: +40% Cold Resist

 

Chipped Emerald: 12% Poison Resist

Flawed Emerald: 16% Poison Resist

Emerald: 22% Poison Resist

Flawless Emerald: 28% Poison Resist

Perfect Emerald: 40% Poison Resist

 

Chipped Ruby: 12% Fire Resist

Flawed Ruby: 16% Fire Resist

Ruby: 22% Fire Resist

Flawless Ruby: 28% Fire Resist

Perfect Ruby: 40% Fire Resist

 

Chipped Diamond: 6% All Resist

Flawed Diamond: 8% All Resist

Diamond: 11% All Resist

Flawless Diamond: 14% All Resist

Perfect Diamond: 19% All Resist

 

 

Chipped Skull: Attacker takes 4 Damage

Flawed Skull: Attacker takes 8 Damage

Skull: Attacker takes 12 Damage

Flawless Skull: Attacker takes 16 Damage

Perfect Skull: Attacker takes 20 Damage