Complete Guide to Timeless Jewel Types: Which One Suits Your Build?
Compare all 5 PoE timeless jewel types, their mechanics, and find the perfect match for your build.
Quick Match: Not sure which jewel to use? This guide helps you pick the perfect timeless jewel for your build archetype.
Overview of the Five Types
Path of Exile features five timeless jewels, each representing a different legion and offering unique mechanics:
- Glorious Vanity - Vaal Legion
- Lethal Pride - Karui Legion
- Brutal Restraint - Maraketh Legion
- Militant Faith - Templar Legion
- Elegant Hubris - Eternal Empire
Glorious Vanity (Vaal)
Mechanics
- Transforms notables into random Vaal-themed modifiers
- Replaces the original notable entirely
- Modifiers are determined by seed and position
Best For
- Builds seeking specific Vaal modifiers
- Energy shield characters (Soul of Lunaris socket)
- Unique transformation opportunities
Key Modifiers
- Sacrificial Harvest (notable)
- Corrupted Soul keystone (Doryani)
- Ritual of Shadows (Xibaqua)
- Divine Flesh (Xibaqua)
Note: Glorious Vanity completely replaces notables. Plan carefully - you lose all original bonuses!
Lethal Pride (Karui)
Mechanics
- Adds modifiers to existing notables
- Preserves the original notable effects
- Different Karui generals provide different keystones
Conqueror Effects
- Akoya - Adds Chainbreaker keystone
- Kaom - Adds Strength of Blood keystone
- Rakiata - Adds Tempered by War keystone
Best For
- Strength stacking builds
- Life-based characters
- Melee attack builds
- Builds that want to keep existing notables
Key Modifiers
- +2 to +4 Strength per notable
- Double damage chance
- Intimidate on hit
- Fortify effect
Brutal Restraint (Maraketh)
Mechanics
- Adds modifiers to notables and small passives
- Can convert keystones to unique alternatives
- Dexterity-focused bonuses
Conqueror Effects
- Asenath - Adds Dance with Death keystone
- Balbala - Adds The Traitor keystone
- Nasima - Adds Second Skin keystone
Best For
- Dexterity stacking builds
- Evasion characters
- Flask-based builds (with The Traitor)
- Dodge/Suppression builds
Key Modifiers
- +2 to +4 Dexterity per notable
- Onslaught on kill
- Movement speed
- Evasion rating
Popular Choice
Brutal Restraint with The Traitor keystone is extremely popular for flask sustain builds.
Militant Faith (Templar)
Mechanics
- Replaces modifiers with devotion-based effects
- Converts keystones to unique alternatives
- Provides "Devotion" stacking bonuses
Conqueror Effects
- Dominus - Adds Inner Conviction keystone
- Avarius - Adds Power of Purpose keystone
- Maxarius - Adds Transcendence keystone
Best For
- Aura stacking builds
- Caster builds (with Inner Conviction)
- Unique keystone builds
- Min-maxed builds wanting specific conversions
Key Modifiers
- Devotion (provides scaling bonuses)
- 4% increased effect per Devotion
- Elemental resistances
- Cast/Attack speed
Elegant Hubris (Eternal Empire)
Mechanics
- Completely replaces notables with new ones
- Provides powerful but generic modifiers
- All affected notables become the same type
Conqueror Effects
- Cadiro - Affected notables grant nothing (for specific strategies)
- Caspiro - Affected notables have useful mods
- Victario - Alternative mod pool
Best For
- Builds wanting raw stat increases
- Attribute stacking
- When original notables aren't valuable
- Specific socket positions with many notables
Key Modifiers
- 80% increased effect of non-curse auras
- Large attribute bonuses
- Increased damage modifiers
- Critical strike multiplier
Comparison Summary
By Build Archetype
Attack Builds:
- Lethal Pride (melee, strength)
- Brutal Restraint (ranged, dexterity)
Spell Builds:
- Militant Faith (with Inner Conviction)
- Glorious Vanity (energy shield casters)
Defense-Focused:
- Lethal Pride (life, fortify)
- Brutal Restraint (evasion, suppression)
Aura Stackers:
- Militant Faith
- Elegant Hubris (80% aura effect)
By Primary Attribute
- Strength: Lethal Pride
- Dexterity: Brutal Restraint
- Intelligence: Glorious Vanity / Militant Faith
How to Choose
Follow this decision tree:
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What's your main defense?
- Life → Lethal Pride
- ES → Glorious Vanity
- Evasion → Brutal Restraint
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Do you need a specific keystone?
- Check which jewel provides it
- Consider both seed and conqueror requirements
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What attribute does your build scale?
- Match jewel type to attribute
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Are the original notables valuable?
- Yes → Lethal Pride or Brutal Restraint
- No → Glorious Vanity or Elegant Hubris
Try it yourself! Use our calculator to compare different jewel types at your preferred socket position.
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