In Season 7, Occult Gems are an exciting new mechanic introduced to enhance your Witchcraft powers. These powerful gems can be socketed into your jewelry to boost your abilities, strengthen your build, and help you tackle the Headrotten Bosses and other tough enemies in Sanctuary.

To get the most out of your Witchcraft powers, you'll need to collect and upgrade Occult Gems, which provide specific bonuses based on the Witchcraft abilities you choose to slot. Here's everything you need to know about Occult Gems and how to maximize their potential.

How Occult Gems Work

Occult Gems are new gems that enhance your Witchcraft Powers, and they come in three rarities:

Magic Occult Gems

Rare Occult Gems

Legendary Occult Gems

Each gem provides unique effects that interact with different Witchcraft abilities. They can be crafted using Gem Fragments and Gem Dust, which are materials you'll gather during your seasonal adventures, particularly during Headhunts and other seasonal activities.

Types of Occult Gems

Magic Occult Gems (Low Rarity):

Elder Sigil: 25% increased direct damage to Hexed enemies for Agility, Corpse, Incarnate, Mastery, Weapon Mastery, and Wrath skills.

Heart of Anima: 25% increased Potency for Non-Unique Psyche Witch Powers.

Phantom String: 15% increased Overpower damage to Hexed enemies.

Pointed Finger: 15% increased direct damage for Summons to Hexed Elites.

Vulture Talon: 50% faster Damage Over Time while you have an Aura active.

Wicked Pact: 25% increased Potency for Non-Unique Eldritch Powers.

Rare Occult Gems (Medium Rarity):

Cornucopia: 25% increased Movement Speed and 15% Critical Strike Chance while you have 3+ Eldritch Witch Powers slotted.

Hungering Void: Pull nearby enemies toward you every 8 seconds while you have an Aura active.

Killing Wind: 25% increased Movement Speed and 15% Critical Strike Chance with 3+ Eldritch Witch Powers slotted.

Raging Enigma: 40% increased damage for Unique Witch Powers.

Spiral Coin: 60% increased Control Duration and 20% Lucky Hit Chance with 3+ Psyche Witch Powers slotted.

Vile Phylactery: Prevent fatal damage and gain a Barrier equal to 100% of your maximum life while you have a Witch Power with Summon tag.

Legendary Occult Gems (High Rarity):

Dust Stone: For each Aura and Hex an enemy is afflicted by, they take 2.5% increased damage from you.

Friend of the Bog: 8% Primary Stat, 10% Maximum Life, and always Unhindered while you have 3+ Growth & Decay Witch Powers slotted.

Mind Wreath: 20% Cooldown Reduction for Defensive, Macabre, and Trap Skills while you have 3+ Psyche Witch Powers slotted.

Moonlight Ward: For each rank in your slotted Unique Witch Power, gain 3% Damage Reduction and 0.5% Maximum Resistance to All Elements.

Voice of the Stars: While you have an Aura active, your Ultimate Skills gain each Witchcraft tag and deal 10% increased damage.

Witching Hour: Every 5 seconds, the next Core Skill you cast gains the Eldritch tag if you have 3+ Eldritch Witch Powers slotted.

How to Use Occult Gems

To use Occult Gems effectively, consider your Witchcraft Powers and build:

Killing Wind (Rare Gem): Works well with a build that uses Eldritch Witch Powers, as it gives movement speed and critical strike chance.

Phantom String (Magic Gem): Best for builds focused on Overpower damage, like Pulverize Druids or Quill Volley Spiritborns. Make sure enemies are Hexed to maximize the gem's effect.

Spiral Coin (Rare Gem): Ideal for builds that incorporate Psyche Witch Powers, as it enhances Control Duration and Lucky Hit Chance, increasing your crowd control potential.

Vile Phylactery (Rare Gem): Use this gem for Summoner builds, as it provides a life-saving barrier when you're about to take fatal damage, giving you more sustainability in tougher fights.

Dust Stone (Legendary Gem): Great for builds that Hex multiple enemies, as it increases the damage enemies take for each Hex or Aura affliction.

When upgrading your Occult Gems, consider pairing them with your chosen Witchcraft Powers for synergistic effects. For instance, using Mind Wreath with Psyche Witch Powers can reduce your Cooldowns, making your defensive and control abilities more effective.

Conclusion

The introduction of Occult Gems in Season 7 of Diablo 4 offers players a fantastic opportunity to enhance their Witchcraft Powers and create more diverse, powerful builds. With a variety of rarities and effects, you'll be able to customize your playstyle, whether you're focusing on damage output, crowd control, survivability, or Hex manipulation. Be sure to experiment with different combinations, and farm materials like Gem Dust and Gem Fragments, and upgrade your Occult Gems to unlock their full potential.

With your Diablo 4 gold and Diablo 4 items in hand, you're all set to dive into Season 7 and maximize your Occult Gems for powerful new builds! Make sure to gather Gem Dust and Gem Fragments to upgrade your gems and fine-tune your Witchcraft abilities as you take on Headhunt missions and other exciting challenges in the season. Enjoy the season when it launches on January 21, 2025!