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
to do:explain socket types, tradeability, gem interactions, quality overlaps, hero specifics, replacement/destruction(+emphasize legacy warnings) etc -Lemon

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.