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WoW Gem
Subtle Dawnstone
Fits Yellow sockets. +8 Defense Rating.
Item & Auction House Price
No current commodity listing is recorded for this item. Check its binding and socket restrictions on the item page before planning a purchase.
Details
Yellow SocketMatches a Yellow Socket.
Socketed Effect
When socketed, this gem grants: +8 Defense Rating
What Subtle Dawnstone Does When Socketed
1 effect is recorded on Subtle Dawnstone's enchantment row in the current game build.
- +8 Defense
Where Subtle Dawnstone Ranks for Defense
Our datamine holds 13 gems that fit a yellow socket and grant Defense. At +8 Defense, Subtle Dawnstone is number 2 of 13 by amount. The largest is Subtle Lionseye at +10.
- Subtle Lionseye (+10)
- Subtle Golden Draenite (+6)
- Polished Fire Opal (+5)
- Regal Chrysoprase (+5)
Compare socket effects
These 9 gems share a socket label with Subtle Dawnstone and list 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtle Dawnstone (this gem) | +8 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Steady Seaspray Emerald | +5 Resilience Rating and +7 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Steady Talasite | +4 Resilience Rating and +6 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Stone of Blades | +12 Critical Strike Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle Amber | +4 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle Golden Draenite | +6 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle Lionseye | +10 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Timeless Amethyst | +4 Intellect and +6 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Timeless Tanzanite | +5 Intellect and +6 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | 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.
