Is Blessing of the Worthy a Must-Have Gem in Diablo Immortal? An In-Depth Analysis

As an avid Diablo Immortal player, you‘ve likely heard talk about the coveted Blessing of the Worthy legendary gem. This rare 5-star gem has become the stuff of legend, with its tantalizing potential for huge burst damage. But is it really worth moving heaven and earth to get your hands on Blessing of the Worthy? I‘ve used the gem extensively on my Barbarian main, and I‘m here to give you an in-depth analysis so you can decide for yourself if it‘s worth pursuing.

What Exactly Does Blessing of the Worthy Do?

Before we dive into analysis, let‘s review exactly what Blessing of the Worthy does:

• 5-star legendary gem, drop rate estimated around 1 in 2000 from Elder Rifts
• Gives a proc chance to deal AoE damage around you when hit
• Damage scales based on your primary attribute
• Internal 20 second cooldown per proc
• Recommended mostly for melee classes like Barb, Crusader, Monk

The key factors are the proc effect, scaling damage, and cooldown. This means unpredictable but heavy spikes of damage that can‘t be spammed due to the cooldown. The melee-focused radius means ranged classes lose a bit of its power.

Just How Much Damage Are We Talking Here?

Based on extensive community testing, the proc chance on Blessing of the Worthy appears to be around 4% per hit taken. With the 20 second cooldown and assuming continuous combat, that comes out to around 3 procs per minute.

The damage inflicted scales off your primary attribute. Here‘s an example to illustrate the potential numbers:

• Barbarian with 5000 Strength
• 4% Proc Chance
• 3 Procs per minute
• 10,000 damage per proc
• 30,000 extra DPS on average

For a Barbarian or Monk stacking a single primary attribute, you can expect massive damage numbers when this gem procs. Even just 1-2 procs during a tough boss fight could make a huge difference.

To really maximize this output, you need to stack primary attributes as high as possible. Here‘s how the numbers scale based on your core stat:

Primary Attribute	Damage per Proc
3000	6000
4000	8000
5000	10,000
6000	12,000
7000	14,000

As you can see, the potential for back-loaded burst damage is tremendous. But, the randomness means you can‘t rely on that damage being available precisely when you need it.

How Does This Gem Compare to Other Damage Options?

Blessing of the Worthy‘s proc effect delivers spikes of bonus damage. But other gems provide more reliable means of boosting your DPS. Here‘s a quick comparison:

• Power & Command – +40% PvE damage, 100% uptime
• Berserker‘s Eye – On use for +30% damage, ~100% uptime
• Blessing of the Worthy – ~+10-20% average DPS, unreliable
• Bottled Hope – Up to +50% vs slowed enemies
• Echoing Shade – Summon ghost for extra DPS

Based on this, Blessing of the Worthy clearly doesn‘t provide the sheer reliability of a Power & Command or Berserker‘s Eye in boosting your overall damage. The lower average DPS increase is traded off for unpredictable bursts. Whether that tradeoff is worth it depends on your playstyle.

Which Classes Benefit the Most from This Gem?

So which classes can really exploit Blessing of the Worthy‘s unique damage pattern? Here‘s my take:

• Barbarian – Melee range for AoE + massive Strength scaling
• Crusader – Also melee focused with high Strength
• Monk – Relies on Dexterity, but close combat focused

For the Barbarian especially, this gem lends itself perfectly to the class identity. The high Strength scaling and being constantly surrounded by mobs means you can fully leverage the random damage procs.

Some key synergies my Barb has found:

• Whirlwind pulls mobs in close
• Wrath of the Berserker boosts Strength
• Shout buffs nearby allies with the proc

For Crusaders and Monks, the gem can work well, but note that it will scale off Vitality and Dexterity respectively instead of Strength.

Is Blessing of the Worthy Viable for Ranged Classes?

The short answer here is no – leave this gem for your melee friends. As a Demon Hunter or Wizard, you simply don‘t benefit from the close-range AoE damage. You‘re also better off using your gem slots for more consistent ranged damage boosts.

One exception could be in PvP, where you may get swarmed by multiple enemies. But even then, a gem like Power & Command will boost your damage more reliably at range. Go with other gems and let your Barbarian comrade enjoy this one.

What Are Players Saying About This Gem?

Scouring Diablo forums and Reddit, here are some reactions I‘ve seen from players who have obtained Blessing of the Worthy:

"When it procs on my Barb in a big pack, it REALLY procs. But I‘ll go long stretches without seeing it do anything."

"It‘s hilarious when it goes off, but man do you feel the cooldown when it doesn‘t."

"I swapped it out for Power & Command – my DPS is way more consistent now."

"It‘s a thrill when you see the whole pack blow up! But hard to rely on that happening when the boss is almost dead."

The common thread seems to be the gem is extremely fun when it works, but the inconsistency weighs it down compared to more reliable options. It‘s great for the thrill, but not required for efficiency.

Is the Investment Worth It to Upgrade to 5 Stars?

Here comes the reality check – it will take an immense amount of grinding or luck to get Blessing of the Worthy at 5 stars. From Elder Rifts, you‘re looking at a 1 in 2000 baseline chance.

The cost to upgrade using Telluric Pearls is astronomical too. To go to 5 stars, it costs 1600 pearls, which could take months of grinding to obtain.

My verdict: it‘s not worth diverting all your Elder Rifts solely for a chance at this gem. Keep doing your runs for steady gem upgrades across the board. If Blessing drops at a low rank, great! But don‘t burn yourself out gambling for the 5 star dream unless you‘re fine with insanely bad odds.

Optimizing Your Runs to Farm Legendary Gems

While you likely won‘t specifically target Blessing, it‘s still good practice to optimize your Elder Rifts. Here are some tips:

• Use Legendary Crests for guaranteed gems
• Add Difficulty Modifiers to increase legendary chance
• Run in a 4 player group for efficiency
• Bring AoE classes like Wiz/DH to clear quickly
• Make sure everyone has Crests equipped!

I like to run with 2 DPS and 2 support classes like Crusader and Necro. We equip Crests and Difficulty mods to create dense groups with lots of chances for gems to drop.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Blessing of the Worthy

Let‘s summarize the key pros and cons of prioritizing this gem:

Pros

• Satisfying huge damage procs
• Scales strongly with primary attributes
• Fits melee class identities well

Cons

• Unreliable RNG-based damage
• Lower overall DPS increase than other gems
• Very expensive to obtain at 5 stars
• Less benefit for ranged classes

The unreliability and cost are the biggest blockers that keep Blessing of the Worthy from being a must-have gem. For most players, getting solid gems to rank 5 or 10 will provide more value.

Should You Prioritize Blessing of the Worthy?

So should you go all in hoping to grab this gem for your build? Here is my guidance based on your main class and playstyle:

For Barbarians: Maybe, if you have the perfect gear already. The Strength scaling and AoE damage aligns perfectly with the Barb‘s kit. But fill out your build with other top gems first before chasing this.

For Crusaders: Similar to Barb, you can leverage it well but ensure your build is solid without relying on the procs.

For Monks: Since it scales with Dexterity, I‘d only use this as a luxury gem after you have multiple 4-5 star mainstays already equipped.

For Ranged Classes: Don‘t bother spending resources trying to get this gem as a DH, Wizard or Necro – the effects are wasted at range.

For Hardcore Players: The randomness makes it too unreliable for hardcore. Stick to predictably solid gems.

For Group Play: The AoE damage can be nice for groups, but make sure someone else provides it while you carry more consistent buffs.

For Solo Farming: Build reliable solo damage first before even considering chasing this gem.

For PvP: Again too random for primary PvP use, but could be funny to mess around with once you have sturdy 4-5 star gems ready to go.

Final Verdict: Nice Luxury Gem, Not a Requirement

Blessing of the Worthy is an extremely powerful gem…when it decides to work. The sheer potential for burst damage does make it tempting to chase. However, its inconsistency and steep upgrade costs hold it back from being a must-have gem.

I would only recommend pursuing Blessing once your build is already well established with 4-5 star gems providing consistent damage and survivability. At that point, it can be an enjoyable luxury gem to create occasional mayhem.

But rather than gambling all your Elder Rift runs hoping for a 1 in 2000 chance drop, focus on improving your overall build first. Max out your primary attributes, secure powerful set bonuses, and raise multiple gems to rank 5 before worrying about chasing this gem. Its sporadic procs simply aren‘t reliable enough to divert all your grinding towards.

Thanks for reading this deep dive on Blessing of the Worthy! I hope breaking down the math and real use cases helps you determine if it‘s worth striving for or not. Let me know if have any other questions. And may all your gem rolls be godly.