Which gems do what?

[PoobliuS]

Does anyone have a list of which gems have which effects? If so, please post it here or give me a link to a website with that. I have been unable to find it, thanks.

[Trafficboytrent]

What you should do is place the gem in a item and then hold down the R1 Button (on PS2, i dont know for Xbox), This will tell you what the effects are.

I dont have a complete list but i can tell you what i know.

The gems effect depends on what you place it in. Weapon, armor or accessory. Boots count as an accessory


Jacnith: Weapon; Fire Damage, Armor; Fire Resistance, Accessory; + Strength

Pearl: Armor; + to Item Drops/finds, Accessory; + Wisdom

Diamond: Weapon; Disrupt undead

Topaz: Accessory; + Dexterity

Aquamarine: Weapon; Cold Damage; Armor Cold Resistance

There are many other gems but these I use the most. Mainly the Jacnith and Pearl. I like to make Accessorys with these to get the + on strength, which give you better attacks, and + on Wisdom, which will give you an extra % of experience you get so you can level up quicker. Right now I'm Playing the Extreme mode and I have two rings and an amlet at +15. This gives me 100% more experience, or double the experience. This help as i am now a level 37 and its harder to level up.

[secretmantra]

Yeah, you can check the effects of the gems in the Workshop without having to buy. You'll need some cash, but you'll get it back. Here's how:
(1) Save before going to the workshop.
(2) Buy one of whatever gems you're curious about.
(3) Select an item to upgrade. Put a gem in each slot you desire (max of 3 different gems, one of which has to be a Runestone). Press and hold the R1 shoulder button. Voila! It tells you what you'll get. If you don't want it, no harm done. Just re-load from you save.
If you want to know more, Interplay has a killer forum that goes into this and other matters in detail:
http://forums.interplay.com and click the topic "Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Tips, Tricks, and Spoilers"). Have fun!