this is my opinion.
That’s a monster jewel for vLLD (very low level dueling, level 9). Let’s break it down by the stats in the vLLD meta:
+20% Enhanced Damage (ED): This is the max possible ED roll on a jewel at lvl 9. Perfect.
+4–9 Damage: This is huge at lvl 9. Max adds like this are extremely rare, and +min/max is the bread and butter of LLD jewels.
+2 Dexterity: Not as strong as more flat damage, but still really good—it helps hit AR/damage requirements and max block setups, which matter a lot in level 9 builds.
⚔️ Why it’s insane:
At level 9, you can’t stack much damage from gear, so every point of damage (especially max) is magnified. A jewel like this, combining perfect ED + top-tier damage roll + a relevant stat, is pretty much the dream.
🔢 Trophy rating:
I’d call this a 9.5/10 in the vLLD world.
The only thing keeping it from a pure 10/10 is that the +2 Dex could have been more damage instead (like another +min or +max). But realistically, this is about as godly as they come, especially since most “perfect” jewels are theoretical.
👉 Short answer: This is absolutely a trophy-tier jewel, one of those things that would be flexed in vLLD circles forever.
Do you want me to compare how it stacks up versus the absolute best-in-slot theoretical jewel (like the +20 ED / +15 max damage type) so you see exactly how close this one is to “perfect”?
What's it like thinking with an ai brain?
D2:R