WOW - New Socketed Items Guide : World of Warcraft General Discussions

Introduced with The Burning Crusade, socketed items open new ways to customize your equipment to your liking. A socketed item that has magic properties can be further specialized depending on the types of gems it is socketed with. Learn more in our Socketed Items Guide, which answers some common questions and includes tips on how to get the most out of your socketed items.

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