TheWoWDBGlimmering Fire Opal
Red Socket
Yellow SocketGlimmering Fire Opal
Item Level 70
+4 Defense
+5 Parry
Fits a Red or Yellow socket
"Matches a Red or Yellow Socket."
Sell Price: 3 gold
Fits Red, Yellow sockets. +5 Parry Rating and +4 Defense Rating.
Socketed Effect
When socketed, this gem grants: +5 Parry Rating and +4 Defense Rating
What Glimmering Fire Opal Does When Socketed
2 effects are recorded on Glimmering Fire Opal's enchantment row in the current game build.
- +4 Defense
- +5 Parry
Details
Matches a Red or Yellow Socket.
Item & Auction House Price
Auction House prices on this page come from the retail commodity market, so none are shown for The Burning Crusade. Check the Auction House on your realm before planning a purchase.
Where Glimmering Fire Opal Ranks for Parry
Our datamine holds 5 gems that fit a red socket and grant Parry. At +5 Parry, Glimmering Fire Opal is tied for number 3 of 5 with 2 other gems by amount. The largest is Flashing Crimson Spinel at +10.
- Defender's Tanzanite (+5)
- Splendid Fire Opal (+5)
Compare socket effects
These 3 gems share a socket label with Glimmering Fire Opal and list 3 distinct effect descriptions. Compare the effect and the equipment item-level floor together.
A shared socket label alone does not establish that both gems work in the same piece of gear.
| Gem | Effect | Socket labels | Minimum item level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glimmering Fire Opal (this gem) | +5 Parry Rating and +4 Defense Rating | Red, Yellow | Not specified |
| Flashing Crimson Spinel | +10 Parry Rating | Red | Not specified |
| Flashing Living Ruby | +8 Parry Rating | Red | Not specified |
Minimum item level refers to the equipment receiving the gem. The character-level requirement is a separate item restriction. An unspecified value leaves that requirement unconfirmed; check the item tooltip before buying. These comparisons use recorded effects without estimating damage, healing or a best-in-slot ranking.
Changes between game builds
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Other Parry Gems for a Red Socket
Gems that also grant Parry and fit a red socket.
