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WoW Gem
Subtle Sun Crystal
Fits Yellow sockets. +12 Defense Rating.
Item & Auction House Price
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Details
Yellow SocketMatches a Yellow Socket.
Socketed Effect
When socketed, this gem grants: +12 Defense Rating
What Subtle Sun Crystal Does When Socketed
1 effect is recorded on Subtle Sun Crystal's enchantment row in the current game build.
- +12 Defense
What a Point of Defense Costs
Where Subtle Sun Crystal Ranks for Defense
Our datamine holds 38 gems that fit a yellow socket and grant Defense. At +12 Defense, Subtle Sun Crystal is number 5 of 38 by amount. The largest is Subtle Dragon's Eye at +34.
- Subtle Autumn's Glow (+16)
- Perfect Subtle Sun Crystal (+14)
- Champion's Ametrine (+10)
- Regal Eye of Zul (+10)
Compare socket effects
These 9 gems share a socket label with Subtle Sun Crystal 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 Sun Crystal (this gem) | +12 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle Dragon's Eye | +34 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle Golden Draenite | +6 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Subtle King's Amber | +20 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 Dreadstone | +10 Intellect and +15 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Timeless Shadow Crystal | +6 Intellect and +9 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.
