Timeless Jewel Glossary

Definition

A unique numerical identifier (500-40000) that determines the specific transformations and effects a timeless jewel will have. The seed number appears in the jewel's flavor text.

Context & Usage

Seeds are the most important factor in determining jewel value. The same jewel type with different seeds can have completely different effects. Popular seeds are often more expensive due to their proven effectiveness.

Examples

• •Lethal Pride seed 10400 is popular for strength stacking builds
• •Brutal Restraint seed 18371 provides excellent spell suppression bonuses

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Higher seed numbers are not necessarily better
• ⚠Seeds don't determine jewel rarity, only transformation effects

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Definition

Specific locations on the passive skill tree where timeless jewels can be placed. There are 7 timeless jewel sockets positioned near different character starting areas.

Context & Usage

Socket choice determines which passive skills fall within the transformation radius. Each socket is positioned to affect different types of passive clusters, making socket selection crucial for build optimization.

Examples

• •Templar socket is excellent for strength-based builds
• •Ranger socket often used for spell suppression and attack builds
• •Scion socket has smaller radius but central positioning

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠You don't have to use sockets near your starting class
• ⚠All sockets except Scion have the same radius size

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Definition

The area of effect around a timeless jewel socket that determines which passive skills can be transformed. Only allocated passives within the radius are affected.

Context & Usage

Understanding radius is crucial for planning your passive tree. The radius is fixed for each socket position, and only passives you've spent points on will be transformed.

Examples

• •Large radius affects 20-30 passive skills typically
• •Scion socket has medium radius affecting fewer passives
• •Radius visualization helps plan passive point allocation

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Radius size cannot be changed by any means
• ⚠Unallocated passives in radius are not transformed

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Definition

The process by which a timeless jewel changes existing allocated passive skills into new ones with different effects. The original passive is completely replaced.

Context & Usage

Transformations are permanent while the jewel is socketed and only affect passives you've allocated points to. The transformation type depends on jewel type, seed, and the specific passive being changed.

Examples

• •A 10% increased damage passive might become +15 to Strength
• •A life node might transform into intimidate on hit
• •Small passives often get attribute bonuses

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Transformations don't stack with original passive effects
• ⚠You cannot selectively choose which passives transform

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Definition

A timeless jewel type that transforms passives into strength-based bonuses and Karui-themed effects. Commanded by Akoya, Kaom, or Rakiata.

Context & Usage

Lethal Pride is excellent for life-based melee builds and strength stackers. It provides raw damage, life, and unique effects like intimidate and double damage that scale well into endgame.

Examples

• •Seed 10400 (Kaom) provides excellent strength stacking
• •Common effects: +5 Strength, Intimidate, 2% life regen
• •Popular for Iron Will and strength-stacking builds

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Different conquerors (Kaom, Akoya, Rakiata) provide different bonus types
• ⚠Lethal Pride works well with intelligence-based builds too

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Definition

A timeless jewel that transforms passives into dexterity-based bonuses and Maraketh-themed effects. Commissioned by Asenath, Balbala, Nasima, or Deshret.

Context & Usage

Brutal Restraint excels at providing speed, evasion, and utility effects. It's particularly valuable for builds that need spell suppression, onslaught, or Wind Dancer effects.

Examples

• •Seed 18371 provides excellent spell suppression bonuses
• •Wind Dancer: 8% increased action speed
• •Popular for bow builds and evasion-based characters

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Brutal Restraint isn't only for dexterity builds
• ⚠Some effects like Wind Dancer are extremely powerful

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Definition

A unique timeless jewel that adds devotion mechanics and Templar-themed transformations. Sanctified by Avarius, Dominus, or Maxarius.

Context & Usage

Militant Faith is the most complex timeless jewel, introducing the devotion system. Different conquerors provide different devotion effects, with Dominus being most popular.

Examples

• •Dominus devotion: Various powerful effects based on devotion count
• •Inner Conviction: Cannot deal critical strikes, but +40% more spell damage
• •Maxarius provides different devotion effects

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Devotion system is separate from transformation effects
• ⚠Some builds specifically require Militant Faith mechanics

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Definition

A timeless jewel that transforms passives into intelligence-based bonuses and Eternal Empire effects. Commissioned by Cadiro, Chitus, or Victario.

Context & Usage

Elegant Hubris is perfect for energy shield builds and intelligence stackers. It provides spell damage, critical multipliers, and energy shield improvements.

Examples

• •Common effects: +12 Intelligence, +20% Energy Shield
• •Provides spell critical strike multiplier bonuses
• •Excellent for CI (Chaos Inoculation) builds

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Works well with hybrid life/ES builds, not just pure ES
• ⚠Intelligence stacking can provide significant damage scaling

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Definition

A timeless jewel with Vaal-themed transformations and corruption mechanics. Commissioned by Ahuana, Doryani, or Xibaqua.

Context & Usage

Glorious Vanity is the most unpredictable timeless jewel, offering unique Vaal-themed effects. It can provide very powerful bonuses but also has the highest risk of negative effects.

Examples

• •Doryani: Corrupted soul effects and Vaal skill bonuses
• •Xibaqua: Energy shield as life interactions
• •Most variable transformation effects

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Glorious Vanity can have very powerful unique effects
• ⚠Different Vaal leaders provide completely different mechanics

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Definition

The historical figure named in a timeless jewel's flavor text that determines specific transformation bonuses and mechanics for certain jewel types.

Context & Usage

Conquerors are crucial for Lethal Pride, Brutal Restraint, Militant Faith, and Glorious Vanity. Each conqueror provides different bonus types, making some more valuable than others.

Examples

• •Kaom (Lethal Pride): Strength and intimidate bonuses
• •Dominus (Militant Faith): Powerful devotion effects
• •Doryani (Glorious Vanity): Corrupted soul mechanics

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Elegant Hubris doesn't have meaningful conqueror differences
• ⚠Some conquerors are significantly more valuable than others

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Definition

Passive skills that you have spent passive skill points to obtain. Only allocated passives within a timeless jewel's radius are transformed.

Context & Usage

This is a crucial concept for timeless jewel planning. You can see potential transformations for any passive, but only those you've actually allocated will be changed when you socket the jewel.

Examples

• •If you haven't allocated a life node, it won't transform
• •You can allocate passives after socketing to get transformations
• •Respec points can be used to optimize around transformations

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠You can allocate passives after socketing the jewel
• ⚠Empty passives in radius show potential, not active effects

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Definition

The descriptive text on a timeless jewel that contains the seed number and conqueror name. This text is crucial for identifying the jewel's exact properties.

Context & Usage

Flavor text is how you identify a timeless jewel's seed and conqueror. The same base jewel type can have vastly different values based on this text, making it essential to read carefully.

Examples

• •"Bathed in the blood of 10400 sacrificed in the name of Kaom"
• •"Carved to glorify 18371 new faithful converted by High Templar Dominus"
• •The numbers and names in flavor text determine all transformation effects

Common Misconceptions

• ⚠Flavor text is not just lore - it contains mechanical information
• ⚠Same jewel types with different flavor text are completely different items

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