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Sockets are a mechanism on equipment into which other items can be placed. There are 3 types of sockets, colored sockets in which active and support skill gems with a matching colour can be placed (which can be linked to each other which is required for support skill gems to provide benefits to any linked active skill gem), abyss sockets in which Abyss Jewels can be socketed and delve socketable currency items in which fossils can be socketed.
Coloured sockets
Colours
Each socket has one of four colours:
- red, associated with strength
- blue, associated with intelligence
- green, associated with dexterity
- white
Skill gems have to be placed into a socket with the corresponding colour with the exception of white gems and sockets, which can be placed into a socket of any colour or take a gem of any colour respectively.
The random choice of colour for sockets is weighted based upon the magnitude of the relevant attributes (strength, dexterity, intelligence) required to use the item. For example, a low strength requirement (low base-level) pure strength armour item has a higher probability of rolling off-color sockets than a high strength requirement (high base-level) pure strength armour.
White sockets can be obtained through corruption by using a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. at a 25% chance.[1]
The colour of sockets can be changed by Chromatic OrbChromatic OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the colour of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. reforging or by using the crafting bench provided by Vorici.
Number of sockets
The number of possible sockets on equipment is based on the item level as well as the type of the equipment being used.
The number of sockets can be changed by Jeweller's OrbJeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the number of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets. reforging or by using the crafting bench provided by Vorici.
Maximum number of sockets by equipment type
- Most Belts, amulets, rings and quivers do not have sockets. Exceptions are Unset RingUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket, Black Maw TalismanBlack Maw TalismanTalisman Tier: 1Has 1 SocketCorruptedThe First Ones stalk with us
upon this lifelong hunt,
and cast their contempt
upon those that would make us their prey.
- The Wolven King, and Stygian ViseStygian ViseHas 1 Abyssal Socket. - One-handed weapons and shields can have up to 3 sockets
- Boots, helmets and gloves can have up to 4 sockets
- Body armours and Two-handed weapons can have up to 6 sockets
Some items have exceptions to these rules.
Item level
Number of sockets | Minimum item level | First vendor |
---|---|---|
1 | 1 | Act 1 |
2 | 1 | Act 1 |
3 | 2 | Act 1 |
4 | 25 | Act 3 |
5 | 35 | Act 4 |
6 | 50 | Act 6 |
The item level item is generally applicable, but note that there are a few cases where the restriction does not apply:
- Hillock, upon death, always drops a specific weapon with three differently coloured sockets, which is dependent on your class.
- Tabula RasaTabula Rasa
Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Has 6 Linked White Sockets (Hidden) always has 6 linked white sockets. - Items from strongboxes with of Complexityof Complexity
Suffix
Contained Items have (1-2) additional Sockets affix - Vorici can master craft sockets regardless of the item's item level.
Links
Sockets can be linked to other sockets in the same item. In order to provide their benefits support skill gems have to be placed in sockets linked to other sockets containing active skill gems.
Multiple support skill gems of the same type can only be applied once to an active skill gem, however it is possible to apply a single support skill gem to multiple active skill gems at once. If multiple support gems of the same type are socketed in the same link, the highest level support is used.
- For example, the two skills FireballFireballProjectile, Spell, AoE, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 370%
Projectile Speed: 1040
AoE Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Deals (9-1640) to (14-2460) Fire Damage
25% chance to Ignite enemies
Base radius is (0.9-1.4) metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. and Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 330%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Deals (8-1458) to (12-2188) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles continuously lose Damage, up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(2-40)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. may be linked with the support skill Elemental Proliferation SupportElemental Proliferation SupportCold, Fire, Lightning, Support, AoE
Icon: S
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Supports any skill that hits enemies, or could otherwise apply elemental ailments.(0-19)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies
Elemental Ailments inflicted by Supported Skills spread to other enemies within (1.2-1.5) metres
Supported Skills have 20% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on EnemiesThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. in a three linked item, or Freezing PulseFreezing PulseSpell, Projectile, Cold
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-21) Mana
Cast Time: 0.65 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 330%
Projectile Speed: 1800An icy projectile which has a chance to freeze enemies it passes through. The projectile fades quickly, reducing damage and freezing chance until it dissipates.Deals (8-1458) to (12-2188) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles continuously lose Damage, up to 50% less Damage by the time they dissipate
Projectiles have 25% chance to Freeze, which is lost over the first quarter of their flight
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(2-40)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. may be replaced by Combustion SupportCombustion SupportFire, Support
Icon: i
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 130%Requires Level 8Supports any skill that hits enemies.Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Fire Damage
Supported Skills have 25% chance to Ignite
Enemies Ignited by Supported Skills have -10% to Fire Resistance
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Fire DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. to enhance the FireballFireballProjectile, Spell, AoE, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (6-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 370%
Projectile Speed: 1040
AoE Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Deals (9-1640) to (14-2460) Fire Damage
25% chance to Ignite enemies
Base radius is (0.9-1.4) metres
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. even more. However linking two instances of Elemental Proliferation SupportElemental Proliferation SupportCold, Fire, Lightning, Support, AoE
Icon: S
Level: (1-20)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 110%Supports any skill that hits enemies, or could otherwise apply elemental ailments.(0-19)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies
Elemental Ailments inflicted by Supported Skills spread to other enemies within (1.2-1.5) metres
Supported Skills have 20% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(0.5-10)% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on EnemiesThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. will only provide the bonus of the highest level one.
The number of links can be reforged using an Orb of FusingOrb of FusingStack Size: 20Reforges the links between sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more links. or with Vorici's crafting bench.
Order
Generally the order in which skill gems are linked only holds importance for trigger gems and for rounding the mana cost. The order for sockets used is:
1 | ⇒ | 2 |
⇓ | ||
4 | ⇐ | 3 |
⇓ | ||
5 | ⇒ | 6 |
If multiple trigger gems are socketed in several equipped items the order will be:
- Main hand ⇒ Amulet ⇒ Helm ⇒ Off hand ⇒ Body armour ⇒ Gloves ⇒ Boots
Items with non-standard interactions
Base items
- Unset RingsUnset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 Socket have 1 socket instead of none.
- Black Maw TalismansBlack Maw TalismanTalisman Tier: 1Has 1 SocketCorruptedThe First Ones stalk with us
upon this lifelong hunt,
and cast their contempt
upon those that would make us their prey.
- The Wolven King have 1 socket instead of none. - Gnarled BranchGnarled BranchStaff
Physical Damage: 9-19
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.3 metres+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff can only have up to 3 sockets, despite being a two-handed weapon. - Fishing RodFishing RodFishing Rod
Physical Damage: 8-15
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.20
Weapon Range: 1.3 metres can only have up to 4 sockets, despite being a two-handed weapon.
Unique items
- The Goddess UnleashedThe Goddess Unleashed
Eternal SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (44-47) to (101-134)
Critical Strike Chance: (7.20-8.30)%
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 51, 104 Str, 122 Dex+475 to Accuracy RatingUses both hand slots
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
Adds (3-6) to (33-66) Physical Damage
(44-66)% increased Critical Strike Chance
33% increased Ignite Duration on Enemies
Gain (66-99)% of Sword Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage
Gain Her Blessing for 3 seconds when you Ignite an Enemy
33% chance to Blind nearby Enemies when gaining Her Blessing
100% chance to Avoid being Ignited, Chilled or Frozen with Her Blessing
20% increased Attack and Movement Speed with Her Blessing
Uses goddess player audio (Hidden)
Level Requirement reduced by 15 (Hidden)As a maiden I was bound; as a crone was I scorned
Promised power rarely found, delivered fury fairly thorned.
Not enough?...Fine. Now I am become both and another
To take your hand and cradle your talents, not smother
The consummate flames. So hush, dear, say not a word.
Bequeathed, betrayed...beloved. At last, I am the third. and Oni-GoroshiOni-Goroshi
Charan's SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: 5-11
Critical Strike Chance: (8.50-9.50)%
Attacks per Second: 1.45
Weapon Range: 1.1 metres40% increased Global Accuracy RatingUses both hand slots
(70-90)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Adds 2 to 3 Physical Damage to Attacks per Level
Gain Her Embrace for 3 seconds when you Ignite an Enemy
While in Her Embrace, take 0.5% of your total Maximum Life and Energy Shield as Fire Damage per second per Level
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
Uses goddess player audio (Hidden)"Your name is Demon Slayer? Really? Good name for rotgut, that."
She said: I prefer "The Goddess Of Swords". Much more dignified. And accurate.
"Demon Slayer The Cheap And Nasty it is then. Burns going down, burns coming up?"
She said: Every single time, Charan. And still...you'll bathe me, and you'll drink my love. Until you can't. always have 6 linked sockets. They are the only one-handed weapons that can have more than three sockets. - Kaom's HeartKaom's Heart
Glorious PlateArmour: (776-892)Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets
(20-40)% increased Fire Damage
+500 to maximum LifeThe warrior who
fears will fall. and Kaom's RootsKaom's Roots
Titan GreavesArmour: (241-278)Requires Level 68, 120 StrHas no Sockets
Cannot be Knocked Back
+(150-200) to maximum Life
Action Speed cannot be modified to below Base Value
Unwavering StanceDon't flinch. It's a waste of good hitting time. do not have any sockets. - Malachai's ArtificeMalachai's Artifice
Unset RingRequires Level 5Has 1 SocketSocketed Gems have Elemental Equilibrium
-20% to all Elemental Resistances
+(75-100)% to Fire Resistance when Socketed with a Red Gem
+(75-100)% to Cold Resistance when Socketed with a Green Gem
+(75-100)% to Lightning Resistance when Socketed with a Blue Gem
All Sockets are WhiteWhen the wind blows,
Know which way to bend
and watch the others break. always has a white socket and grants stats based on the colour of the gem socketed into the item. - Prismatic EclipsePrismatic Eclipse
Twilight BladeOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (90-100) to (157-166)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 53, 91 Str, 91 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy Rating+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage while Dual Wielding
Adds (60-70) to (71-80) Physical Damage
25% increased Global Physical Damage with Weapons per Red Socket
12% increased Global Attack Speed per Green Socket
0.4% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
+0.2 metres to Melee Strike Range per White Socket"A raging Solaris seared and contorted the orb's surface.
A despairing Lunaris filled the scars with her tears.
Yet Viridi remained, trapped within, forever more."
- Azmerian Creation Myth and ScaevaScaeva
GladiusOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (129-146) to (203-232)
Critical Strike Chance: (5.75-6.25)%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 60, 113 Str, 113 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingAdds (75-92) to (125-154) Physical Damage
(15-25)% increased Critical Strike Chance
0.3% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life per Red Socket
+10% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier per Green Socket
0.3% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana per Blue Socket
8% increased Global Defences per White Socket
(60-80)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance when in Main Hand
+8% Chance to Block Attack Damage when in Off HandEven from the back rows,
the whistling steel was mesmerising.
They watched the dance in the arena dust, silent as the dead.
A spell only broken by the spilling of blood. grant stats based on the colour of the sockets in the item. - Tabula RasaTabula Rasa
Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Has 6 Linked White Sockets (Hidden) always has 6 white linked sockets. - Skin of the LoyalSkin of the Loyal
Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)We happily give our limbs.
A net woven to keep safe the bones of the Lords.
This item can be transformed with a Blessing of Chayula and Skin of the LordsSkin of the Lords
Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Has no Attribute Requirements or Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+2 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item
Has 6 Linked Sockets (Hidden)
<Random Keystone>CorruptedThe Lords are chosen so carefully.
Only they may grace His flesh. always come with six linked sockets that are randomly colored. These cannot be modified with Vorici's Artisan's Bench. - Dialla's MalefactionDialla's Malefaction
Sage's RobeEnergy Shield: (79-90)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 37Gems can be Socketed in this Item ignoring Socket Colour
Gems Socketed in Red Sockets have +2 to Level
Gems Socketed in Green Sockets have +30% to Quality
Gems Socketed in Blue Sockets gain 100% increased Experience
Has no Attribute RequirementsHe took me by my hand, promised me power beyond compare.
But i did not do it for power.
I did it for love.
And I'd do it again in an instant. does not need to have the socketed gems match the socket colors, effectively functioning as white sockets.
Unique items from races
All Descent: Champions unique items have three white, linked sockets (except for Slivers of ProvidenceSlivers of Providence
Serrated Arrow Quiver1 to 4 Added Physical Damage with Bow Attacks+10% to all Elemental Resistances
50% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on Enemies
10% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
Gain 25% of Weapon Physical Damage as Extra Damage of a random ElementInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent. and Chains of TimeChains of Time
Rustic Sash(12-24)% increased Global Physical Damage10% increased Elemental Damage
30% increased Life Recovery from Flasks
30% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks
30% reduced Flask Effect DurationInto darkness, horror, madness...
So goes the descent.).
Related divination cards
There are divination cards that grant items with a high number of sockets and links.
Item | Effect(s) |
---|---|
Bowyer's DreamBowyer's Dream6Six-Link Harbinger Bow Item Level: 91If this is my dream, I don't wish to wake. | Six-Link Harbinger Bow Item Level: 91 |
Draped in DreamsDraped in Dreams5Six-Link Astral Plate Item Level: 100 Influenced ItemThe suit I wear, Is heavy and bare. A canvas, it seems, breathing life into dreams. | Six-Link Astral Plate Item Level: 100 Influenced Item |
Emperor of PurityEmperor of Purity7Six-Link Holy Chainmail Item Level: 60True to his title, Voll, newly crowned, had many of the Eternal Empire's signature extravagances destroyed. | Six-Link Holy Chainmail Item Level: 60 |
Immortal ResolveImmortal Resolve6Six-Linked Body Armour Influenced ItemThe threads of fate are the strongest ties. | Six-Linked Body Armour Influenced Item |
Imperial LegacyImperial Legacy22Six-Link Imperial Bow Item Level: 100A life lost, A legacy born. | Six-Link Imperial Bow Item Level: 100 |
The Celestial JusticarThe Celestial Justicar6Six-Link Astral PlateWrapped in the glory of the heavens, she comes to mete out justice for the fallen. | Six-Link Astral Plate |
The Chains that BindThe Chains that Bind11Six-Link Body ArmourScarier than any criminal is an innocent man in chains, for when he breaks free, his revenge will be justified. | Six-Link Body Armour |
The Dapper ProdigyThe Dapper Prodigy6Six-Link Body Armour Item Level: 100"Many believe murder is a grisly, grim, and grotesque crime. Then there are those who simply make art of it." | Six-Link Body Armour Item Level: 100 |
The Dark MageThe Dark Mage6Six-Link Staff Item Level: 55With staff in hand and wrath in heart, your soul and corpse shall surely part. | Six-Link Staff Item Level: 55 |
The EtherealThe Ethereal7Six-Link Vaal Regalia"Long ago, people looked to the stars, believing they influenced us. Soon, it will be us who influence the stars." - Doryani, Queen's Thaumaturge | Six-Link Vaal Regalia |
The Flora's GiftThe Flora's Gift5Five-Link Staff Item Level: 66Sturdy and strong, grown from the stream. The Flora that live here, A combatant's dream. | Five-Link Staff Item Level: 66 |
The Jeweller's BoonThe Jeweller's Boon5Five-Linked Body Armour Influenced ItemThe jeweller's true talent is the capacity to see a jewel's beauty before they draw it out. | Five-Linked Body Armour Influenced Item |
The PorcupineThe Porcupine6Six-Link Short Bow Item Level: 50The first quill separates the quick learners from the dead. | Six-Link Short Bow Item Level: 50 |
The SacrificeThe Sacrifice4Six-Link Sacrificial Garb Item Level: 100For some, the price of power is never too great. | Six-Link Sacrificial Garb Item Level: 100 |
The WarlordThe Warlord6Six-Link Coronal Maul Item Level: 83To cure the Goddess, and break the chains of corruption, you must shatter the world. | Six-Link Coronal Maul Item Level: 83 |
The White KnightThe White Knight8Six-Link Astral Plate Item Level: 100 Crusader ItemWhere Decay festers, I shall expunge it, and leave in its place a shining monument. | Six-Link Astral Plate Item Level: 100 Crusader Item |
Related Prophecies
- The Jeweller's TouchThe Jeweller's TouchThe Jeweller leaves five fingerprints and connects them with a single thread.You will create a fully-linked five-socket item with a single Jeweller's OrbRight-click to add this prophecy to your character. will cause the next Jeweller's OrbJeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the number of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets. used on an appropriate item to make that item become a fully-linked five-socket item.
- Fated ConnectionsFated ConnectionsFive and fewer stand alone, but six draws them together.You will create a fully-linked six-socket item using only Jeweller's Orbs.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character. will cause the next Jeweller's OrbJeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the number of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets. that resulted in an item having 6 sockets to also make those sockets fully linked.
Abyss socket
Abyss sockets are special types of sockets exclusively found on Abyss themed items. A single socket can be found on Stygian ViseStygian ViseHas 1 Abyssal Socket and between one and two sockets on Abyss-related uniques. Abyss sockets can also be crafted into an item using a Resonator with a Hollow FossilHollow FossilStack Size: 10Has an Abyssal socketPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting..
The following uniques have abyss sockets:
- Bubonic Trail
- Command of the Pit
- Hale Negator
- Lightpoacher
- Module Error: More than one result found for item using search term "item_name = Shroud of the Lightless". Try using the page parameter instead
- Tombfist
Abyss sockets take the place of regular sockets, i.e. an item will have the number of maximum coloured sockets reduced by the amount of abyss sockets; for example, a glove with two abyss sockets can only have up to a maximum of 2 coloured sockets.
You can only socket abyss jewels into these sockets.
Resonator sockets
Resonators are a special currency item class which have sockets for fossils.
Developer Information
This section contains development information and is intended for developers and not regular end users.
Relevant information about the sockets can be found in the "Sockets" section of .ot files (based on which files the item in question inherits).
The format used for sockets is
<number of sockets>:<item level requirement>:<spawn weighting>
The socket colours are commonly represented as:
Colour | Letter Code | Numerical ID |
---|---|---|
red | R | 1 |
green | G | 2 |
blue | B | 3 |
white | W |
References
- ↑ chris_wilson (July 16, 2015). "Chris Wilson on chances of corrupting White Sockets". Path of Exile Subreddit. Retrieved July 16, 2015.