League Starter Guide: Best Timeless Jewels for New Leagues

Kickstart your league journey with timeless jewels that are affordable, accessible, and powerful for early mapping and progression.

Why Timeless Jewels Matter Early

Timeless jewels can provide significant power boosts even on a budget. The key is knowing which ones offer the best value during league start when currency is scarce.

League Start Priorities

1. Cost efficiency - Get maximum value per Chaos Orb
2. Build flexibility - Works with common league starters
3. Easy acquisition - Available early, not locked behind RNG
4. Upgrade path - Room to improve as wealth grows

Week 1 Strategy

Days 1-3: Skip the Jewels

Focus on progression first:

• Complete campaign and reach maps
• Build basic currency pool
• Don't buy timeless jewels yet - prices are inflated

Days 4-7: Budget Options

Prices start stabilizing. Look for:

• Common seeds (not popular ones)
• Any conqueror (don't pay premium for specific names)
• Functional but not optimal setups

Best League Start Jewels by Build Type

For Melee Builds

Lethal Pride - Budget Pick

Why it works:

• Adds strength (always useful)
• Preserves existing notables
• Any Karui general works for stats

Budget strategy:

• Buy any seed that provides 10+ strength
• Ignore specific modifier hunting
• Upgrade later when you have currency

For Spell Builds

Militant Faith - Caster Budget Pick

Why it works:

• Inner Conviction (Dominus) is powerful for casters
• Devotion stacking provides scaling damage
• Many seeds work acceptably

Budget strategy:

• Any Dominus jewel for Inner Conviction
• Don't obsess over perfect notable modifiers
• Focus on having the keystone

For Evasion Builds

Brutal Restraint - Agility Budget Pick

Why it works:

• Dexterity bonuses scale well
• Evasion synergizes with most ranger builds
• The Traitor keystone (Balbala) is universally useful

Budget strategy:

• Prioritize dexterity over specific notables
• The Traitor works for any flask-based build
• Even mediocre seeds provide value

Price Timeline

Understanding price fluctuations helps you buy smart:

Week 1:

• All jewels expensive
• Popular seeds extremely overpriced
• Wait unless you find a deal

Week 2-3:

• Prices drop significantly
• Good time to buy budget options
• Popular seeds still premium

Week 4+:

• Market stabilizes
• Hunt for optimal seeds
• Best time for upgrades

Budget Seed Recommendations

Lethal Pride Budget Seeds

Look for seeds that provide:

• Total 10+ strength across notables
• At least one useful modifier (double damage, intimidate, fortify)
• Placed in strength-heavy areas (Marauder, Templar)

Brutal Restraint Budget Seeds

Look for seeds that provide:

• Total 8+ dexterity across notables
• Movement speed or onslaught
• Works in Ranger or Shadow area

Militant Faith Budget Seeds

Look for seeds that provide:

• Reasonable devotion count
• Cast speed or elemental damage
• Any Dominus version for Inner Conviction

When to Upgrade

Don't upgrade too early. Signs it's time:

• You have 20+ Divine Orbs of disposable currency
• Your build is otherwise complete
• Calculator shows 10%+ improvement potential
• Prices have stabilized (usually week 3+)

Avoiding League Start Mistakes

Mistake 1: FOMO Buying

• Don't buy day 1-2 when prices are crazy
• Patience saves significant currency

Mistake 2: Chasing Perfection

• "Good enough" is fine for league start
• Perfect seeds can wait until you're established

Mistake 3: Ignoring Opportunity Cost

• That 5 Divine jewel could be 5 Divine in other upgrades
• Timeless jewels aren't always the highest priority

Planning Ahead

Use our calculator before league start:

1. Identify which jewel type suits your planned build
2. Note which socket position you'll use
3. Find several acceptable seeds (not just the "best")
4. Set price alerts on trade sites

Summary

League start timeless jewel strategy:

1. Wait until days 4-7 minimum
2. Buy budget options first
3. Focus on function over perfection
4. Upgrade later when currency flows
5. Use the calculator to verify value

Related Articles

• Budget Jewel Options - Best value picks
• Comparing Jewel Types - Choose the right type
• Common Mistakes - Avoid costly errors