Rubies are gems, socketable items. They are red.
Like all other gems, Rubies grant bonuses that are related to their color. The red in Rubies signify the Elemental power of Fire. In Weapons and Shields it adds bonuses related to fire, and in Helms and Body Armor it increases life, which in game is also associated with the color red.
Weapons: Adds Fire Damage
Shields: Adds Resistance to Fire
Helms and Body Armor: Adds to Maximum Life
Chipped
- Level: 1
- Weapons: 3-4 Fire Damage
- Shields: 12% Resist Fire
- Helms and Body Armor: +10 to Life
Flawed
- Level: 5
- Weapons: 5-8 Fire Damage
- Shields: 16% Resist Fire
- Helms and Body Armor: +17 to Life
Normal
- Level: 12
- Weapons: 8-12 Fire Damage
- Shields: 22% Resist Fire
- Helms and Body Armor: +24 to Life
Flawless
- Level: 15
- Weapons: 10-16 Fire Damage
- Shields: 28% Resist Fire
- Helms and Body Armor: +31 to Life
Perfect
- Level: 18
- Weapons: 15-20 Fire Damage
- Shields: 40% Resist Fire
- Helms and Body Armor: +38 to Life
Trivia
- The name "Ruby" is derived from the Greek word for "blood:" i.e. "Rubinus." Its etymology as a "blood stone" is reflected in game, in which the Ruby is associated with an increase to life.