Level of Socketed Gems

There are many combinations of affixes for + level of socketed gems that can be *combined on 1 item*. For example:
+1 All, +1 Int and +2 all support (last one being the catarina craft) is possible.

I was (unpleasantly) surprised that the +2 to *support gems* (craft) doesnt work with +2 to socketed *bow* gems.

I'm hoping this is just a minor oversight as I cant see the difference between int/str/dex (which work with +2 support) and bow (which doesnt).
Indeed, one might reason that the bow is more specific than Int/str gems.

Thanks for the awesome game, T.
Last bumped on Jan 27, 2021, 2:18:52 PM
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tjhr wrote:
There are many combinations of affixes for + level of socketed gems that can be *combined on 1 item*. For example:
+1 All, +1 Int and +2 all support (last one being the catarina craft) is possible.

I was (unpleasantly) surprised that the +2 to *support gems* (craft) doesnt work with +2 to socketed *bow* gems.

I'm hoping this is just a minor oversight as I cant see the difference between int/str/dex (which work with +2 support) and bow (which doesnt).
Indeed, one might reason that the bow is more specific than Int/str gems.

Thanks for the awesome game, T.


I learned this a while ago, then started to use craftofexile.com which lets you see all the different 'mod groups' assigned to each mod.

The +2 bow gems and +1 or +2 support gems do share the same mod group. I assume this is because one could make a +4 bow or +4 staff.

So you if you get +2 bow gems roll your only option is to also exalt slam +1 support gems.
If you get +1 socketed gems roll then you're free to craft +2 support gems. Either will net you a +3 bow but I believe the latter is preferred as you'd have a high lvl main skill + extra levels on your 5 other supports.

Definitely check out CoE website for future crafting.
Thanks for the reply.
I use craftofexile quite a bit, but didn't realize there was additional complexity around mod groups.
I can see what you mean about +4 etc. but on the other hand, it seems strange given the str/int.
Hey ho! Unfortunately already rolled the +2 bow mod.
Thanks again!

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