Gems



Gems are items that can be placed into sockets to alter or enhance a cosmetic item.

Acquiring Gems
Gems can be acquired by:


 * Opening a Locked Gemstone Cache
 * Extracting them from an item that comes with Gems (using Artificer's Hammer and Unusual Artificer's Hammer)

Socketing
Most cosmetic items can be socketed with gems. Each item can hold up to 5 gems.


 * Most items generally do not come with sockets.
 * An Artificer's Chisel is required to create a socket on a given item.
 * Some new items from the store come with gems. An item with a default Unusual effect will come with an Ethereal Gem, an item that tracks games viewed will come with a Spectator Gem, etc.

Gem Packs
Gem Packs are bundles given out to replace Strange Modifiers and Unusual Paints. They contain a gem with the corresponding effect, as well as an Artificer's Chisel to create a socket.