Abyss Jewels in Path of Exile are a unique type of jewel introduced in the Abyss league. They have distinct features and offer different benefits compared to regular jewels, making them valuable additions to certain builds. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Mechanics:
Placement: Can be socketed in regular jewel sockets on the passive tree AND dedicated Abyssal Sockets on specific equipment (belts, Stygian Vises).
Modifiers: Different from regular jewels, Abyss Jewels have a specific pool of modifiers with tiers based on item level. Stronger modifiers require higher item level jewels.
Number of Modifiers: Up to 4 explicit modifiers (2 prefixes, 2 suffixes) and one implicit modifier based on the Abyss socket the jewel is placed in.
Corruptibility: Can be Vaal Orbed for unique implicit modifiers, similar to regular jewels.
Key Advantages:
Unique Modifiers: Access to powerful mods not found on regular jewels, like chaos resistance penetration, chance to deal extra chaos damage, and specific skill-enhancing effects.
Abyssal Socket Synergy: Certain items with Abyssal Sockets grant additional bonuses when a jewel is socketed, further boosting your character’s power.
Scaling Potential: With high item level rolls and good corruptions, Abyss Jewels can reach exceptional power levels for specific builds.
Considerations:
Acquisition: Primarily drop from Abyssal Troves and encounters in the Abyssal Depths. Farming them can be more challenging than regular jewels.
Specificity: Many Abyss Jewel mods are highly specialized for particular skills or damage types. They might not be universally useful.
Cost: Good Abyss Jewels with optimal rolls can be expensive, especially those sought after for popular builds.