Thick Sun Crystal
Thick Sun Crystal
Item Level 70
+12 Defense
Fits a Yellow socket
"Matches a Yellow Socket."
Sell Price: 50 silver
Fits Yellow sockets. +12 Defense Rating.
Socketed Effect
When socketed, this gem grants: +12 Defense Rating
What Thick Sun Crystal Does When Socketed
1 effect is recorded on Thick Sun Crystal's enchantment row in the current game build.
- +12 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 Sun Crystal Ranks for Defense
Our datamine holds 38 gems that fit a yellow socket and grant Defense. At +12 Defense, Thick 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 Thick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick Sun Crystal (this gem) | +12 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Dragon's Eye | +34 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Golden Draenite | +6 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick King's Amber | +20 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Thick Lionseye | +10 Defense Rating | Yellow | Not specified |
| Timeless Chrysoprase | +5 Intellect and +6 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Timeless Dark Jade | +6 Intellect and +9 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Timeless Eye of Zul | +10 Intellect and +15 Stamina | Yellow, Blue | Not specified |
| Timeless Forest Emerald | +8 Intellect and +12 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.
Changes between game builds
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).