Thick Amber
Thick Amber
Item Level 55
+4 Defense
Fits a Yellow socket
"Matches a Yellow Socket."
Sell Price: 50 silver
Fits Yellow sockets. +4 Defense Rating.
Socketed Effect
When socketed, this gem grants: +4 Defense Rating
What Thick Amber Does When Socketed
1 effect is recorded on Thick Amber's enchantment row in the current game build.
- +4 Defense
Details
Matches a Yellow Socket.
Item & Auction House Price
Auction House prices on this page come from the retail commodity market, so none are shown for Wrath of the Lich King. Check the Auction House on your realm before planning a purchase.
Where Thick Amber Ranks for Defense
Our datamine holds 38 gems that fit a yellow socket and grant Defense. At +4 Defense, Thick Amber is tied for number 34 of 38 with 3 other gems by amount. The largest is Subtle Dragon's Eye at +34.
- Regal Talasite (+4)
- Stalwart Fire Opal (+4)
- Regal Deep Peridot (+3)
Compare socket effects
These 9 gems share a socket label with Thick Amber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick Amber (this gem) | +4 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Tense Dark Jade | +6 Hit Rating and +8 Spell Penetration | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Tense Eye of Zul | +10 Hit Rating and +13 Spell Penetration | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Tense Forest Emerald | +8 Hit Rating and +10 Spell Penetration | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Test Dazzling Talasite | Test +4 Intellect and +2 Mana every 5 seconds | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Thick Autumn's Glow | +16 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Dawnstone | +8 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Dragon's Eye | +34 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Golden Draenite | +6 Defense Rating | Yellow | 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).