Quality improves the signature stat of an item such as physical damage on weapons and evasion for evasion helmets or adds additional bonuses to skill gems.
Mechanics[ | ]
Quality can be applied to most equipment (quivers and jewels are the exceptions), as well as maps and strongboxes. Any item with at least 1% quality will have a Superior prefix when dropped on the ground but not when in the inventory.
Each item type has a currency item associated with it that increases its quality. Quality does not affect the requirements for using an item or the mana cost of skills.
All items are normally capped at 20% quality and each currency that affect quality will improve:
- normal items by 5%.
- magic items by 2%.
- rare and unique items by 1%.
Increasing the quality on weapons and armours also makes crafting sockets and links with Jeweller's OrbsJeweller'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. and Orbs 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. easier. Each 1% quality improves the result by 1%. This makes obtaining many sockets and links 20% more likely on 20% quality items.
Quality is normally capped at 20%. However, there are certain crafting methods that can increase quality beyond that, including:
- Beastcrafting recipe for "Corrupt an item with 30% Quality"
- A resonator with Perfect FossilPerfect FossilStack Size: 20Improved QualityPlace in a Resonator to influence item crafting.
Shift click to unstack. socketed, increasing quality up to 30% - Immortal Syndicate safehouse with Hillock stationed
- Infused Engineer's OrbInfused Engineer's OrbStack Size: 20Greatly improves the quality and rewards of a Strongbox and strengthens its defendersRight click this item then left click a Strongbox to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
Additionally, certain Veiled modifiers add Quality as part of explicit mods. This bonus quality does not count against the 20% quality an item is normally allowed to have, even if the veiled modifier is added before using currency to upgrade the item.
Effect on items[ | ]
The quality is summed together with other increased stats. For example a piece of armour that naturally gives 200 armour that has +50 to Armour and 90% increased Armour would now, with 20% quality, give .
The table below displays what each category of items and which currency that can increase the quality.
Class | Currency | Increases |
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Weapons | Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a weaponRight click this item then left click a weapon to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity weapons. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Physical Damage |
Armours | Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 40Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity armours. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Armour / Evasion / Energy Shield |
Flasks | Glassblower's BaubleGlassblower's BaubleStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a flaskRight click this item then left click a flask to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity flasks. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Life / Mana recovered or increased the buff duration for utility flasks. |
Skill gems | Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a gemRight click this item then left click a gem to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Depends on skill gem |
Maps | Cartographer's ChiselCartographer's ChiselStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a mapRight click this item then left click a map to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity maps. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Item Quantity |
Strongbox | Engineer's OrbEngineer's OrbStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a StrongboxRight click this item then left click a Strongbox to apply it. Has greater effect on lower rarity Strongboxes. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack., Infused Engineer's OrbInfused Engineer's OrbStack Size: 20Greatly improves the quality and rewards of a Strongbox and strengthens its defendersRight click this item then left click a Strongbox to apply it. Shift click to unstack. |
Item Quantity |
Jewellery | Catalysts | Depends on catalyst; affects implicit and explicit affixes |
Skill gems[ | ]
Both active and support skill gems may have quality. Every skill is affected by quality differently, but frequently it somehow improves the damage dealt with the skill. Buffs and curses, obviously, do not have their damage improved. Even those that do have their damage improved will see different rates of improvement for a given amount of quality.
The quality of skill gems may be improved with a Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a gemRight click this item then left click a gem to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack.. These upgrades always improve a skill's quality by 1%. Alternatively, a level 20 skill gem and a Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a gemRight click this item then left click a gem to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack. can be sold for a level 1 gem with 20% quality.
The effect of quality scales with the base quality effect, however, only whole numbers will be granted (and thus the effect will always be rounded down); for example 3% quality on a gem with 0.5% effect will only grant 1% effect and not 1.5% effect. Effects that have some degree of fractions naturally are rounded to their natural bases (i.e. seconds will be rounded to milliseconds, etc.).
It is possible to get a gem's quality above 20% through corruption, the use of Enhance SupportEnhance SupportSupport
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Level: (1-3)
Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 120%Supports any skill gem. Once this gem reaches level 2 or above, will raise the quality of supported gems. Cannot support skills that don't come from gems.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2AnomalousThis Gem gains 5% increased Experience3% reduced Dexterity Requirement+(0-16)% to Quality of Supported Active Skill GemsThis 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. and certain gear.
Skill gems with alternate quality effects can be found in Grand Heists.
Related base items[ | ]
The following base items are related to quality:
Item | Stats | |
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Prime CleaverPrime CleaverTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: 36-56 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 30+20% to Maximum Quality | 30 | +20% to Maximum Quality |
Honed CleaverHoned CleaverTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: 55-86 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 50+20% to Maximum Quality | 50 | +20% to Maximum Quality |
Apex CleaverApex CleaverTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: 65-101 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.35 Weapon Range: 13Requires Level 70+20% to Maximum Quality | 70 | +20% to Maximum Quality |
Related unique items[ | ]
The following unique items are related to quality:
Item | Base Item | Stats | |
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Restless CyclesRestless Cycles Platinum Valdo's Rest Watchstone+1 to Monster Level of Area Beyond Demons in Areas grant (20–25)% increased Experience Gems found in Areas have 3% chance to drop with 20% Quality Plants Harvested in Areas have (13–15)% chance to give an additional Crafting option Areas have +(25–30)% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area 15 uses remaining"There were seasons in this strange new place, but not of sun and snow. Seasons of stone that rose and fell like waves. Seasons of structure and growth and madness and chaos. Seasons of birth and decay that seemed untethered to cause."Socket this into a Citadel on your Atlas to increase the Tier of Maps and reveal hidden Maps in that Citadel's Region. You can only socket one Crimson, Viridian, Cobalt or Golden Watchstone into each Citadel. | Platinum Valdo's Rest Watchstone | 1 | +1 to Monster Level of Area Beyond Demons in Areas grant (20–25)% increased Experience Gems found in Areas have 3% chance to drop with 20% Quality Plants Harvested in Areas have (13–15)% chance to give an additional Crafting option Areas have +(25–30)% chance to contain a Vaal Side Area 15 uses remaining |
The False HopeThe False Hope Platinum Lira Arthain Watchstone+1 to Monster Level of Area Imprisoned Monsters in Areas have 100% chance to drop an additional Rare Item with an Essence Modifier Flasks found in Areas have (16–20)% chance to drop with 20% Quality 30–40)% chance for Incursion Architects in Areas to be Possessed by a Tormented Spirit Randomly encountered Masters in Areas have (250–300)% increased chance to be Alva Master Missions from completing Maps have {0}% increased chance to be Alva 15 uses remaining"For a time, it was thought this place could seed an empire greater than any in history. The lands could be tamed, and commanded, they thought. But control, like all things in that place, was an illusion."Socket this into a Citadel on your Atlas to increase the Tier of Maps and reveal hidden Maps in that Citadel's Region. You can only socket one Crimson, Viridian, Cobalt or Golden Watchstone into each Citadel. | Platinum Lira Arthain Watchstone | 1 | +1 to Monster Level of Area Imprisoned Monsters in Areas have 100% chance to drop an additional Rare Item with an Essence Modifier Flasks found in Areas have (16–20)% chance to drop with 20% Quality 30–40)% chance for Incursion Architects in Areas to be Possessed by a Tormented Spirit Randomly encountered Masters in Areas have (250–300)% increased chance to be Alva Master Missions from completing Maps have {0}% increased chance to be Alva 15 uses remaining |
The Vast HorizonThe Vast Horizon Platinum New Vastir Watchstone+1 to Monster Level of Area Influenced Monsters in Areas have (20–25)% chance to drop an additional Basic Currency Item Jeweller's Orbs found in Areas have (1.2–1.5)% chance to drop as a full stack Map Items have a (2.5–3)% chance to drop as a random Unique Map instead in Areas Rare Monsters in Areas have (20–25)% chance to drop an additional Gem with Quality 15 uses remaining"Where once a mountain stood there was now but fields and dust. One by one, the stones were moved and placed with intention, the consequences borne by the destination and the origin."Socket this into a Citadel on your Atlas to increase the Tier of Maps and reveal hidden Maps in that Citadel's Region. You can only socket one Crimson, Viridian, Cobalt or Golden Watchstone into each Citadel. | Platinum New Vastir Watchstone | 1 | +1 to Monster Level of Area Influenced Monsters in Areas have (20–25)% chance to drop an additional Basic Currency Item Jeweller's Orbs found in Areas have (1.2–1.5)% chance to drop as a full stack Map Items have a (2.5–3)% chance to drop as a random Unique Map instead in Areas Rare Monsters in Areas have (20–25)% chance to drop an additional Gem with Quality 15 uses remaining |
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. | Sage's Robe | 37 | Gems 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 Requirements |
Replica VoideyeReplica Voideye Unset RingRequires Level 45Has 1 Socket+30% to Quality of Socketed Gems"So close, yet frustratingly distinct. Something more is going on here..." | Unset Ring | 45 | Has 1 Socket+30% to Quality of Socketed Gems |
Crest of DesireCrest of Desire Fluted BascinetQuality: +20% Armour: (352-432) Evasion: (352-432)Requires Level 58, 64 Str, 64 DexHas 1 Socket +(5-8) to Level of Socketed Gems +(30-50)% to Quality of Socketed Gems Socketed Skills deal Double Damage (100-150)% increased Armour and EvasionExpand one single ambition to crystal clarity... and beyond. | Fluted Bascinet | 58 | Has 1 Socket +(5-8) to Level of Socketed Gems +(30-50)% to Quality of Socketed Gems Socketed Skills deal Double Damage (100-150)% increased Armour and Evasion |
Related divination cards[ | ]
The following divination cards are related to quality:
Item | Stack Size | Effect(s) |
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Deathly DesignsDeathly Designs7Level 21 Trap Gem Quality: +23% Corrupted"The Karui was correct; there is virtue in honouring my ancestors." | 7 | Level 21 Trap Gem Quality: +23% Corrupted |
Desecrated VirtueDesecrated Virtue9Level 6 Awakened Support Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedAwoken virtuous slivers of the void, defiled by the avaricious, seized by the tyrannical. | 9 | Level 6 Awakened Support Gem Quality: +23% Corrupted |
Dialla's SubjugationDialla's Subjugation7Superior Support Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedA symbol of beauty and innocence The gems corrupted her mind Malachai corrupted her gems All but a glimmer of greatness lost in madness | 7 | Superior Support Gem Quality: +23% Corrupted |
Dying AnguishDying Anguish8Level 19 Gem Alternative Quality: +19%Moribund, he gazed upon the journey taken as blood trickled down his chin. His eye closed on the city ahead that he would never call home. | 8 | Level 19 Gem Alternative Quality: +19% |
Gemcutter's PromiseGemcutter's Promise3Superior Gem Quality: +20%"I swore to use my position to help the people. What good is power when it just accumulates on the already-powerful?" - Erasmus, Imperial Gemcutter | 3 | Superior Gem Quality: +20% |
Grave KnowledgeGrave Knowledge6Summon Raging Spirit Quality: +20%The dead tell me great insights. They've had nothing but time to sit and think. | 6 | Summon Raging Spirit Quality: +20% |
Terrible Secret of SpaceTerrible Secret of Space8Level 21 Golem Gem Any Quality Type: +23% CorruptedThey said they were here to protect us. | 8 | Level 21 Golem Gem Any Quality Type: +23% Corrupted |
The Bitter BlossomThe Bitter Blossom3Level 21 Chaos Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedThe pain you feel is of no consequence, it is evolution, to be made whole within something greater. | 3 | Level 21 Chaos Gem Quality: +23% Corrupted |
The CheaterThe Cheater3Level 6 Awakened Support Gem Quality: +20% CorruptedSometimes the best way to achieve greatness is to use a shortcut. | 3 | Level 6 Awakened Support Gem Quality: +20% Corrupted |
The DoppelgangerThe Doppelganger2Superior Mirror Arrow Quality: +20%Upon seeing her face, I am terrified—the moon shows me my own form! | 2 | Superior Mirror Arrow Quality: +20% |
The EmptinessThe Emptiness6Vaal Breach Quality: +6% CorruptedHe appeared before the Light Eater, and at once knew his soul was damned. | 6 | Vaal Breach Quality: +6% Corrupted |
The Master ArtisanThe Master Artisan520x Quality CurrencyPerfection is the standard, excellence will be handled on a case by case basis. | 5 | 20x Quality Currency |
The RealmThe Realm5Portal Quality: +1-20%If you wish to rush into strange places, be prepared to face strange things. | 5 | Portal Quality: +1-20% |
The SkeletonThe Skeleton6Level 1 Summon Skeletons Quality: +23% CorruptedThey stand among us, and within us. | 6 | Level 1 Summon Skeletons Quality: +23% Corrupted |
The SummonerThe Summoner6Superior Minion Gem Quality: +20%To own a piece of the Nightmare, you must first belong to the Nightmare. | 6 | Superior Minion Gem Quality: +20% |
TriskaidekaphobiaTriskaidekaphobia13Map Map Tier: 13 Quality: +13% Delirium: 100% Modifiers: 8 CorruptedThe Mists of Madness prey on those who harbour the deepest of fears. | 13 | Map Map Tier: 13 Quality: +13% Delirium: 100% Modifiers: 8 Corrupted |
Volatile PowerVolatile Power9Superior Vaal Gem Quality: +20% CorruptedUnlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it. | 9 | Superior Vaal Gem Quality: +20% Corrupted |
Related modifiers[ | ]
The following modifiers are related to quality:
Item modifiers[ | ]
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Veiled modifiers[ | ]
Name | Generation Type | Stats | Spawn Weighting | |
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Haku's | Prefix | 60 | +(5-6)% to Quality of Socketed Gems | weapon 2000 shield 2000 default 0 |
Haku's | Prefix | 72 | +(6-7)% to Quality of Socketed Gems | weapon 2000 shield 2000 default 0 |
Haku's | Prefix | 81 | +(7-8)% to Quality of Socketed Gems | weapon 2000 shield 2000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | (8-10)% increased Attack Speed +(7-12)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1500 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 75 | (13-16)% increased Attack Speed +(13-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 ranged 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | (15-20)% increased Critical Strike Chance +(7-12)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 75 | (21-25)% increased Critical Strike Chance +(13-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | +(161-180) to Accuracy Rating +(10-12)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 72 | +(181-210) to Accuracy Rating +(13-15)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 81 | +(211-250) to Accuracy Rating +(16-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 weapon 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | +(10-15) to Strength +(7-10)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 72 | +(16-20) to Strength +(11-14)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 81 | +(21-25) to Strength +(15-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | +(10-15) to Dexterity +(7-10)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 72 | +(16-20) to Dexterity +(11-14)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 81 | +(21-25) to Dexterity +(15-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 60 | +(10-15) to Intelligence +(7-10)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 72 | +(16-20) to Intelligence +(11-14)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
of the Order | Suffix | 81 | +(21-25) to Intelligence +(15-18)% to Quality | local_item_quality 0 body_armour 1000 shield 1000 default 0 |
Synthesis implicit[ | ]
Harvest enchantments[ | ]
Name | Stats | |
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HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityLocalCriticalStrikeChance__ | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage 1% increased Critical Strike Chance per 4% Quality |
HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityAccuracyRatingIncrease_ | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage Grants 1% increased Accuracy per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityLocalIncreasedAttackSpeed | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage 1% increased Attack Speed per 8% Quality |
HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityLocalMeleeWeaponRange_ | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage +1 Weapon Range per 10% Quality |
HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityElementalDamagePercent | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage Grants 1% increased Elemental Damage per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateWeaponQualityAreaOfEffect_ | 1 | Quality does not increase Physical Damage Grants 1% increased Area of Effect per 4% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityIncreasedLife | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1 to Maximum Life per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityIncreasedMana | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1 to Maximum Mana per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityStrength | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1 to Strength per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityDexterity | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1 to Dexterity per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityIntelligence_ | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1 to Intelligence per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityFireResistance | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1% to Fire Resistance per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityColdResistance | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1% to Cold Resistance per 2% Quality |
HarvestAlternateArmourQualityLightningResistance | 1 | Quality does not increase Defences Grants +1% to Lightning Resistance per 2% Quality |
References[ | ]
Version history[ | ]
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