An example of a bow with three linked sockets; two of which are occupied by skill gems.
Item sockets are slots on equipment or resonators into which other items can be placed. There are 3 types of sockets:
- Coloured sockets in which skill gems of a matching colour can be socketed
- Coloured sockets can be linked together, which is required for support skill gems to provide benefits to linked active skill gems.
- Abyss sockets in which Abyss Jewels can be socketed
- Resonator sockets 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: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack.
at a 25% chance.[1] They can also be crafted into an item using an 
Encrusted FossilEncrusted FossilStack Size: 10More sockets
Can have white socketsPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting.
Shift click to unstack.
or Vorici's crafting bench in the Immortal Syndicate Research safehouse. The Altar of Corruption in the Temple of Atzoatl has a chance to corrupt an item to have all white sockets.
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.
Shift click to unstack.
reforging or by using the Crafting Bench in your hideout.
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.
Shift click to unstack.
reforging, using the Crafting Bench in your hideout, an 
Orb of BindingOrb of BindingStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with up to four linked socketsRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
or a Encrusted FossilEncrusted FossilStack Size: 10More sockets
Can have white socketsPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting.
Shift click to unstack.. Corrupted items can only be changed through the Crafting Bench and need an equivalent amount of Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 10Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack. as the usual cost of 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.
Shift click to unstack., Chromatic OrbChromatic OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the colour of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack. and 
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.
Shift click to unstack.
to change sockets on any corrupted item.
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, Stygian ViseStygian ViseHas 1 Abyssal Socket, and Ornate QuiverOrnate QuiverRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket. - One-handed weapons and shields can only have up to 3 sockets max
- 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 | Weight (6S & 3S) | Weight (4S) | First vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 50 | 100 | Act 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 120 | 90 | Act 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 100 | 80 | Act 1 |
| 4 | 25 | 30 | 30 | Act 3 |
| 5 | 35 | 5 | N/A | Act 4 |
| 6 | 50 | 1 | N/A | 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.
- Unique items that override the socket mechanics, such as Tabula RasaTabula Rasa
Simple RobeQuality: +20%
Movement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Item has 6 White Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) which always has 6 linked white sockets. - Items from strongboxes with of Complexityof Complexity
Suffix
Contained Items have (1-2) additional Sockets affix - Sockets can be crafted to an item using the Crafting Bench ignoring item level restrictions
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: 240%
Projectile Speed: 1040
Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Projectile Speed2% reduced Projectile Speed
3% increased Area of Effect3% increased Effect of non-Damaging Ailments on Enemies
-2% more Damage with Ignite0.25% chance to Debilitate Enemies for 1 second on HitDeals (9-1095) to (14-1643) Fire Damage
(20-39)% chance to Ignite enemies
Projectiles gain Radius as they travel farther, up to +(0-9) RadiusPlace 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: 200%
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.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent2% increased Projectile SpeedProjectiles gain Damage over time, dealing up to 3% more Damage by the time they dissipate
Deals 99% of DamageCannot Pierce EnemiesDeals (8-888) to (12-1332) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles lose Damage over time, dealing 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
(0-19)% 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.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on EnemiesSupported Skills have 1% increased Area of EffectSupported Skills deal 1% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments per Freeze, Shock or Ignite on EnemyElemental Ailments caused by Supported Skills spread to other enemies in a Radius of (12-15)
Supported Skills have 20% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
(0-19)% 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 Active 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: 200%
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.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent2% increased Projectile SpeedProjectiles gain Damage over time, dealing up to 3% more Damage by the time they dissipate
Deals 99% of DamageCannot Pierce EnemiesDeals (8-888) to (12-1332) Cold Damage
Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Projectiles lose Damage over time, dealing 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
(0-19)% 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.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3DivergentSupported Skills deal 0.5% increased Fire DamageIgnites from Supported Skills deal Damage 0.25% fasterIgnites from Supported Skills deal Damage 0.5% slower
Supported Skills deal 1% increased Fire DamageSupported Skills have 25% chance to Ignite
Supported Skills deal (10-19)% more Fire Damage
Enemies Ignited by Supported Skills have -10% to Fire ResistanceThis 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 Active 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: 240%
Projectile Speed: 1040
Radius: 9Unleashes a ball of fire towards a target which explodes, damaging nearby foes.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Projectile Speed2% reduced Projectile Speed
3% increased Area of Effect3% increased Effect of non-Damaging Ailments on Enemies
-2% more Damage with Ignite0.25% chance to Debilitate Enemies for 1 second on HitDeals (9-1095) to (14-1643) Fire Damage
(20-39)% chance to Ignite enemies
Projectiles gain Radius as they travel farther, up to +(0-9) RadiusPlace 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.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased Duration of Elemental Ailments on EnemiesSupported Skills have 1% increased Area of EffectSupported Skills deal 1% increased Damage with Hits and Ailments per Freeze, Shock or Ignite on EnemyElemental Ailments caused by Supported Skills spread to other enemies in a Radius of (12-15)
Supported Skills have 20% chance to Freeze, Shock and Ignite
(0-19)% 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 Active Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. will only provide the bonus of the highest level one. - Spell Totem Support can be linked with most blue Active skills (Arc, SRS, Frostbolt, etc) in a 6 link armor/Tabula Rasa
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.
Shift click to unstack., the Crafting Bench, an Orb of BindingOrb of BindingStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with up to four linked socketsRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack. or a Encrusted FossilEncrusted FossilStack Size: 10More sockets
Can have white socketsPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting.
Shift click to unstack..
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: 13+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: 7-13
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.20
Weapon Range: 13 can only have up to 4 sockets, despite being a two-handed weapon.
Unique items[ | ]
- The Goddess UnleashedThe Goddess Unleashed
Eternal SwordOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (52.8-56.4) to (121.2-160.8)
Critical Strike Chance: (7.20%-8.30%)
Attacks per Second: 1.50
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 52, 104 Str, 122 Dex+475 to Accuracy RatingUses both hand slots
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (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
Cannot be Frozen, Chilled or Ignited with Her Blessing
20% increased Attack and Movement Speed with Her BlessingAs 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
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 6-13.2
Critical Strike Chance: (8.50%-9.50%)
Attacks per Second: 1.45
Weapon Range: 1140% 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
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (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. - ActumActum
Butcher AxeOne Handed Axe
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (150.4-173.9) to (278.4-321.9)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires Level 63, 149 Str, 76 DexHas no Sockets
(200-250)% increased Physical Damage
You have no Intelligence
Critical Strike Chance is (20-30)% for Hits with this WeaponBetter to act without thought
than to think without action., Kaom's HeartKaom's Heart
Glorious PlateQuality: +20%
Armour: 931Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets
(20-40)% increased Fire Damage
+500 to maximum LifeThe warrior who
fears will fall., Replica Kaom's HeartReplica Kaom's Heart
Glorious PlateQuality: +20%
Armour: 931Requires Level 68, 191 StrHas no Sockets
(30-40)% increased Lightning Damage
+500 to maximum Mana"Useless for our purposes, but perhaps we can sell Prototype #5
to an archmage to fund other experiments.", Kaom's RootsKaom's Roots
Titan GreavesQuality: +20%
Armour: 289Requires 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., and The Grey SpireThe Grey Spire
Judgement StaffWarstaff
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: 87.6-163.2
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: (1.56-1.69)
Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Int+20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a StaffHas no Sockets
(250-300)% increased Global Damage
(20-30)% increased Attack Speed
+(1-4)% to all maximum ResistancesThere was never a simpler time.
Just simpler motivations. 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
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (108-120) to (188.4-199.2)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires 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
+2 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, ScaevaScaeva
GladiusOne Handed Sword
Quality: +20%
Physical Damage: (154.8-175.2) to (243.6-278.4)
Critical Strike Chance: (5.75%-6.25%)
Attacks per Second: 1.30
Weapon Range: 11Requires 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., and Crown of the TyrantCrown of the Tyrant
Magistrate CrownQuality: +20%
Armour: 192
Energy Shield: 37Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 IntHas 1 Socket
+(50-175) to maximum Life
Nearby Enemies have -10% to all Resistances
You and Nearby Allies have 64 to 96 added Fire Damage per Red Socket
You and Nearby Allies have 56 to 88 added Cold Damage per Green Socket
You and Nearby Allies have 16 to 144 added Lightning Damage per Blue Socket
You and Nearby Allies have 47 to 61 added Chaos Damage per White SocketYou will know if your subjects follow you from fear or respect when you have your first moment of weakness.
If it's the former, they will tear you into pieces like rabid dogs. grant stats based on the colour of the sockets in the item. - Tabula RasaTabula Rasa
Simple RobeQuality: +20%
Movement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Item has 6 White Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) always has 6 white linked sockets. - Skin of the LoyalSkin of the Loyal
Simple RobeQuality: +20%
Movement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (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 RobeQuality: +20%
Movement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden)
Sockets cannot be modified
+1 to Level of Socketed Gems
100% increased Global Defences
You can only Socket Corrupted Gems in this item
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (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 the crafting bench. - Dialla's MalefactionDialla's Malefaction
Sage's RobeQuality: +20%
Energy Shield: 88
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 37Gems can be Socketed in this Item ignoring Socket Colour
Gems Socketed in Red Sockets have +1 to Level
Gems Socketed in Green Sockets have +10% to Quality
Gems Socketed in Blue Sockets gain 25% 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. - LoreweaveLoreweave
Elegant RingmailQuality: +20%
Armour: 452
Energy Shield: (122-164)
Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 64, 90 Str, 105 IntHas 6 Sockets
+(8-24) to all Attributes
Adds (4-10) to (14-36) Physical Damage to Attacks
(20-60)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance
+(15-50) to maximum Energy Shield
+(20-60) to maximum Life
+(20-50) to maximum Mana
(6-30)% increased Rarity of Items found
(15-50)% increased Elemental Damage
Your Maximum Resistances are (76-78)%When it comes to finding a use for surplus,
a rich man has within himself
boundless creativity. always has 6 sockets. - ShadowstitchShadowstitch
Sacrificial GarbQuality: +20%
Armour: (1217-1546)
Evasion: (1217-1546)
Energy Shield: (236-300)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 72, 66 Str, 66 Dex, 66 Int<2 Random corrupted implicit modifiers>Has an additional Implicit Mod
+(20-30) to all Attributes
(250-350)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
Recover (3-5)% of Life on Kill
Recover (3-5)% of Energy Shield on Kill
-(6-4)% to all Resistances for each Corrupted Item Equipped
8% increased Maximum Energy Shield for each Corrupted Item Equipped
6% increased Maximum Life for each Corrupted Item Equipped
Item has 6 Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden)
CorruptedDestined for sacrifice, they were dressed in garments that blurred the lines between this world and the next. always has 6 linked sockets. - Maloney's MechanismMaloney's Mechanism
Ornate QuiverRequires Level 45Has 1 SocketHas 2 Sockets
Trigger a Socketed Bow Skill when you Attack with a Bow
(7-12)% increased Attack Speed
+(50-70) to maximum Life
5% chance to Blind Enemies on Hit with AttacksMidnight tinkering begets midday murdering;
a sinister shaft surreptitiously shot slays a scoundrel.
I will see them again, but not until my work is done. always has 3 sockets, one of which can be lost if replaced by a vaal implicit.
Unique items from races[ | ]
All Descent: Champions unique items have three white, linked sockets (except for 
Slivers of ProvidenceSlivers of Providence
Serrated Arrow QuiverAdds 1 to 4 Physical Damage to 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 Dream  Bowyer'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 Dreams Draped in Dreams5Six-Linked Body ArmourItem Level: 100 Influenced ItemThe suit I wear, Is heavy and bare. A canvas, it seems, breathing life into dreams. | Six-Linked Body Armour Item Level: 100 Influenced Item |
Emperor of Purity Emperor 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 |
Imperial Legacy Imperial Legacy22Six-Link Imperial BowItem Level: 100A life lost, A legacy born. | Six-Link Imperial Bow Item Level: 100 |
The Celestial Justicar The Celestial Justicar6Six-Link  Astral Plate Wrapped in the glory of the heavens, she comes to mete out justice for the fallen. | Six-Link Astral Plate |
The Chains that Bind The 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 Prodigy The Dapper Prodigy6Six-Link Body ArmourItem 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 Mage The Dark Mage6Six-Link StaffItem Level: 55With staff in hand and wrath in heart, your soul and corpse shall surely part. | Six-Link Staff Item Level: 55 |
The Ethereal The 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 Gift The Flora's Gift5Five-Link StaffItem Level: 66Sturdy and strong, grown from the stream. The Flora that live here, A combatant's dream. | Five-Link Staff Item Level: 66 |
The Porcupine The Porcupine6Six-Link  Short Bow Item Level: 50The first quill separates the quick learners from the dead. | Six-Link Short Bow Item Level: 50 |
The Sacrifice The Sacrifice4Six-Link  Sacrificial Garb Item Level: 100For some, the price of power is never too great. | Six-Link Sacrificial Garb Item Level: 100 |
The Warlord The 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 Knight The White Knight8Six-Link Astral PlateItem 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.
Shift click to unstack. 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.
Shift click to unstack. that resulted in an item having 6 sockets to also make those sockets fully linked.
Abyssal socket[ | ]
Abyssal 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.
Shift click to unstack.
.
The following uniques have abyss sockets:
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.