No Rest for the Wicked Gems List and What They Do

There are several ways to empower your character in No Rest for the Wicked; minor adjustments can make or break your build. While we focus on changing what weapons to fight with and what armor sets to wear, skilled players recognize the importance of using the right gems in their sockets. These small stones can provide additional stat boosts and meaningful adjustments to your build. If you aren’t sure which ones to use, this guide will help you understand what each gem does in the game.

What is No Rest for the Wicked Gems

We only have a handful of gems available in No Rest for the Wicked, but they have varying effects depending on what item you slot them in. Their effects will also vary in efficiency, so you should be mindful of which piece they will work the best. Most players focus on slotting one or two types of gems on one item to maximize the effects. Knowing all the available stones will help gamers figure out the best slots they should be socketed into.

No Rest for the Wicked Gems List

Chipped Diamond

• On Any Socket: Gain additional Experience but lose EXP on death

Tiny Feather

• On Any Socket: Decreases Item’s Weight by 9-30

Chipped Shield Emblem

• On Weapon Sockets: Increase Durability by 7-25%

Chipped Spike

• On Weapon Sockets: Increase Damage by 4-15%
• On Shield Sockets: Deal 1-2 Damage on Successful Blocks
• On Gloves Sockets: Deal 9-30 Damage on Successful Parries
• On Chest Sockets: Deal 1-2 Damage when Taking Damage

Chipped Topaz

• On Weapon Sockets: Gain 1-3% Focus When Dealing Damage
• On Shield Sockets: Gain 3-10% Focus When Successfully Blocking Attacks
• On Helmet Sockets: Increase Focus by 6-20%
• On Chest Sockets: Increase Focus by 7-25%
• On Gloves Sockets: Gain 6-20% Focus on Successful Parries

Chipped Blood Stone

• On Weapon Sockets – Gain 3-10% HP on Kill
• On Shield Sockets – Gain 1-3% HP on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets – Increase Healing Effects by 15-30%
• On Chest Sockets – Increase HP by 7-15%
• On Leg Sockets – Gain 1-2% HP when Using Focus
• On Gloves Sockets – Gain 6-20% HP on Successful Parries

Chipped Emerald

• On Weapon Sockets: Gain 1-3% Stamina When Dealing Damage
• On Shield Sockets: Gain 15 Stamina on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets: Decrease Attack Stamina Cost by 7-25%
• On Chest Sockets: Increase Stamina by 5-15
• On Legs Sockets: Increase Stamina Regeneration by 4-15%
• On Gloves Sockets: Refills Stamina on Successful Parries

Chipped Quartz

• On Weapon Sockets: Deal 4-15% Extra Electric Damage When Attacking
• On Shield Sockets: Deal 1-2 Electric Damage on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets: Regenerate Focus
• On Chest Sockets: Increase Focus by 7-25%
• On Legs Sockets: Increase Electric Resistance by 10-25
• On Gloves Sockets: Deal 9-30 Electric Damage on Successful Parries

Chipped Sapphire

• On Weapon Sockets: Deal 4-15% Extra Cold Damage When Attacking
• On Shield Sockets: Deal 1-2 Cold Damage on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets: Increase Cold Potency by 10-25
• On Chest Sockets: Increase Cold Resistance by 10-25
• On Legs Sockets: Increase Cold Resistance by 10-25
• On Gloves Sockets: Deals 9-30 Cold Damage on Successful Parries

Chipped Ruby

• On Weapon Sockets: Deal 4-15% Extra Heat Damage when Attacking
• On Shield Sockets: Deal 1-2 Heat Damage on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets: Increase Healing Effects by 15-30%
• On Chest Sockets: Increase Health by 7-15%
• On Legs Sockets: Increase Heat Resistance by 10-25
• On Gloves Sockets: Gain 6-20% Health on Successful Parries

Chipped Amethyst

• On Weapon Sockets: Deal 4-15% Extra Plague Damage when Attacking
• On Shield Sockets: Deak 1-2 Plague Damage on Successful Blocks
• On Helmet Sockets: Deal 3-10 Plague Damage on Successful Backstabs
• On Chest Sockets: Deal 1-2 Plague Damage when Taking Damage
• On Legs Sockets: Increase Plague resistance by 10-25
• On Gloves Sockets: Deal 5-15 Plague Damage on Successful Parries

Best Gems per Piece

If you aren’t sure yet what gems to slot or not doing your build, some players have already established which would go well with specific pieces. You don’t need to follow this list strictly, but these are already tried and tested builds. Here are the best gems to slot per gear:

Weapons

• Chipped Ruby
• Chipped Quartz

Chests

• Chipped Ruby

Helmet

• Chipped Ruby

Leg

• Chipped Amethyst

For Shields and Gloves, you should focus on gems that best fit your current build. Gloves have element-based effects, so you can swap out stones depending on what type of bosses you are fighting. Not all characters run shields, so it’s up to your needs on which gems to use.