Amethysts are gems found in Diablo II. Purple in color, Amethysts add strength, attack rating, and defense, depending on what type of item they are socketed into.
The most popular use is for the +strength granted by socketing them in helms and body armor.
Diablo III Amethysts
This gem type returns in Diablo III, but with very different bonuses.
Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
Like all gems, Amethyst stats were slightly improved in the expansion.
| Quality | Weapon | Helm or Armor | Shield | Clvl Req | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipped |  | +40 to Attack Rating | +3 to Strength | +8 to Defense | 1 |
| Flawed |  | +60 to Attack Rating | +4 to Strength | +12 to Defense | 5 |
| Normal |  | +80 to Attack Rating | +6 to Strength | +18 to Defense | 12 |
| Flawless |  | +100 to Attack Rating | +8 to Strength | +24 to Defense | 15 |
| Perfect |  | +150 to Attack Rating | +10 to Strength | +30 to Defense | 18 |
Diablo II Classic Stats
Amethyst stats in D2C were slightly lower than they are in the expansion.
Amethyst
| Quality | Weapon | Helm or Armor | Shield | Sell Price | Clvl Req | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipped | | +40 to Attack Rating | +3 to Strength | +5 to Defense | 125 | 1 |
| Flawed | | +60 to Attack Rating | +4 to Strength | +7 to Defense | 375 | 5 |
| Normal | | +80 to Attack Rating | +5 to Strength | +9 to Defense | 1250 | 12 |
| Flawless | | +100 to Attack Rating | +7 to Strength | +12 to Defense | 3750 | 15 |
| Perfect | | +150 to Attack Rating | +9 to Strength | +16 to Defense | 7500 | 18 |