Crafting & Currency

Currency — Save vs Spend Guide

A currency item is an item that can be used to achieve an effect, usually crafting on an item or paying a vendor.

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Currency — Save vs Spend Guide
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⚡ Pro Tips

  • Never gamble high-tier currency on low-level gear — ilvl caps craft outcomes.
  • Vendor recipes still print value in Acts 1–3 when you are broke.

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Quick Summary

Although currency items do not follow the classic rarity system, they may sometimes be referred to within certain tiers, such as "magic" or "rare". Currency tiers of different types (e.g. Quality vs Socket currency) should not be compared to each other. The following is an estima… Key points: Omens: Omen of Sinistral AlchemyOmen of Sinistral AlchemyWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Alchemy to add the maximum number of prefix modifiers. Omen of Dextral AlchemyOmen of Dextral AlchemyWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Alchemy to add the maximum number of suffix modifiers. Omen of Sinistral CoronationOmen of Sinistral CoronationWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextRegal Orb will add only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Regal Orb to add a prefix modifier. Omen of Dextral CoronationOmen of Dextral CoronationWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextRegal Orb will add only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Regal Orb to add a suffix modifier.

List of currency items

Although currency items do not follow the classic rarity system, they may sometimes be referred to within certain tiers, such as "magic" or "rare". Currency tiers of different types (e.g. Quality vs Socket currency) should not be compared to each other. The following is an estimated list based on patch notes and currency exchange gold fees:

Currency TierCurrency types
NormalScroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it., Orb of AugmentationOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRig
MagicOrb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., Regal ShardRegal ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes a
RareExalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers., Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upg
UniqueOrb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 10Unpredictably either upgrades a Normal item to Unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a ran
MythicMirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a Mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified.
Magic (Quality)Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 20Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it.
Rare (Quality)Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a martial weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it., Arcanist's EtcherArcanist's EtcherStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a
Unique (Quality)Glassblower's BaubleGlassblower's BaubleStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a flaskRight click this item then left click a flask to apply it., Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a Skill GemRight click
Rare (Socket)Artificer's OrbArtificer's OrbStack Size: 20Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or ArmourRight click this item then left click a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour to apply it., Lesser Jeweller's OrbLesser Jeweller's
Unique (Socket)Greater Jeweller's OrbGreater Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 4 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 4 Support Gem Sockets.
Mythic (Socket)Perfect Jeweller's OrbPerfect Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 5 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 5 Support Gem Sockets.

Regular currency

At higher levels, currency with Greater and Perfect tiers use an equity system such that players will find fewer lower tier currency as a percentage of lower tier currency will instead accumulate towards the drop of a higher tier currency. Between item levels 78-80, and even further between 81-82, this percentage increases significantly.

ItemStacksizeDescriptionHelp textDroplevel
Arcanist's EtcherArcanist's EtcherStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptreRight click this item then left click a wand, staff or sceptre to apply it.20Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptreRight click this item then left click a wand, staff or sceptre to apply it.5
Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 20Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it.20Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it.5
Artificer's OrbArtificer's OrbStack Size: 20Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or ArmourRight click this item then left click a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour to apply it.20Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or ArmourRight click this item then left click a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour to apply it.5
Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a martial weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it.20Improves the quality of a martial weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it.5
Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.20Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.12
Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 10Randomises the numeric values of modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it.10Randomises the numeric values of modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it.35
Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.5
Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a Skill GemRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.20Improves the quality of a Skill GemRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.12
Glassblower's BaubleGlassblower's BaubleStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a flaskRight click this item then left click a flask to apply it.20Improves the quality of a flaskRight click this item then left click a flask to apply it.12
Greater Jeweller's OrbGreater Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 4 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 4 Support Gem Sockets.20Sets a Skill Gem to have 4 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 4 Support Gem Sockets.45
Hinekora's LockHinekora's LockStack Size: 10Allows an item to foresee the result of the next Currency item used on itModifying the item in any way removes the ability to foreseeRight click this item then left click an item to apply it.10Allows an item to foresee the result of the next Currency item used on itModifying the item in any way removes the ability to foreseeRight click this item then left click an item to apply it.46
Lesser Jeweller's OrbLesser Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 3 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 3 Support Gem Sockets.20Sets a Skill Gem to have 3 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 3 Support Gem Sockets.25
Mirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a Mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified.10Creates a Mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified.35
Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a Normal or Magic item to a Rare item with 4 random modifiersRight click this item then left click a normal or magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are not retained.20Upgrades a Normal or Magic item to a Rare item with 4 random modifiersRight click this item then left click a normal or magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are not retained.5
Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.35
Orb of AugmentationOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.1
Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 10Unpredictably either upgrades a Normal item to Unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.10Unpredictably either upgrades a Normal item to Unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.12
Orb of ExtractionOrb of ExtractionStack Size: 10Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in itRight click this item then left click on an item containing socketed Augments to apply it.10Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in itRight click this item then left click on an item containing socketed Augments to apply it.1
Orb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.1

Greater currency

Greater currency can be broken down into a stack of 3 of the regular version.

ItemStacksizeDescriptionHelp textDroplevel
Greater Chaos OrbGreater Chaos OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 35Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.20Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.72
Greater Exalted OrbGreater Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 35Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.72
Greater Orb of AugmentationGreater Orb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Minimum Modifier Level: 44Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two ran30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.46
Greater Orb of TransmutationGreater Orb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Minimum Modifier Level: 44Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.46
Greater Regal OrbGreater Regal OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 35Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is20Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.72

Perfect currency

Perfect currency can be broken down into a stack of 3 of the Greater version.

ItemStacksizeDescriptionHelp textDroplevel
Perfect Chaos OrbPerfect Chaos OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 50Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.20Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.79
Perfect Exalted OrbPerfect Exalted OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 50Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.79
Perfect Orb of AugmentationPerfect Orb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Minimum Modifier Level: 70Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two ran30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.72
Perfect Orb of TransmutationPerfect Orb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Minimum Modifier Level: 70Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.72
Perfect Regal OrbPerfect Regal OrbStack Size: 20Minimum Modifier Level: 50Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is20Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.79

Special currency

Special currency is a variant of basic currency that can only be obtained from specific sources.

ItemStacksizeDescriptionHelp textDroplevelAdditionaldrop restrictions
Cryptic KeyCryptic KeyOpens an unopened Strongbox allowing it to be opened an additional timeRight click this item then left click a Strongbox to open it. May only be used once per Strongbox.1Opens an unopened Strongbox allowing it to be opened an additional timeRight click this item then left click a Strongbox to open it. May only be used once per Strongbox.1Has a chance to drop while Mysterious Gifts from Jado's Spycraft is active.
Fracturing OrbFracturing OrbStack Size: 20Fracture a random modifier on a rare item with at least 4 modifiers, locking it in place.Right click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Cannot be used on Fractured items.20Fracture a random modifier on a rare item with at least 4 modifiers, locking it in place.Right click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Cannot be used on Fractured items.1Drops from Cleansed monsters after Hidden Scars is allocated (Area Level 75+ required). Always drops from the unique Cleansed monster The Immured Fury.

Shards of currency items are obtained primarily by disenchanting items with rarity or item sockets. These can be combined to form complete currency items by stacking them. Certain types of shards can also drop naturally like basic currency.

ItemStacksizeHelp textDroplevel
Artificer's ShardArtificer's ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb.10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb.5
Chance ShardChance ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Chance.10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Chance.1
Regal ShardRegal ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal Orb.10A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal Orb.5
Transmutation ShardTransmutation ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation1

Essences

Essences are a type of currency item used for crafting equipment, upgrading the item's rarity and adding a guaranteed modifier or removing a random modifier on a Rare item and add a crafted modifier.

Catalysts

Catalysts are a type of currency item that add quality to jewellery and jewels, increasing the magnitude of certain categories of modifiers. They are acquired from the Genesis Tree, which used components from Breach encounters.

Liquid emotions

Liquid emotions are a type of currency item that can be used on jewels to remove a random modifier to add a crafted modifier. In The Withered Hollow, there is a crafting bench that allows you to use three liquid emotions to instill an amulet or a Raven-Touched item and add an enchantment that allocates a notable passive skill while it's equipped. They can drop from Delirium encounters.

Preserved bones

Preserved bones are a type of currency item used for crafting equipment, jewels, and waystones, adding a desecrated modifier. They can drop from Abyss encounters.

Atziri's Temple currency

These currencies are exclusively found in Atziri's Temple, whether as itemised versions of various crafting benches found in specific rooms, or as a reward for defeating Atziri, the Red Queen.

ItemStacksizeDescriptionHelp textDroplevel
Ancient InfuserAncient InfuserStack Size: 10Modifies a Tablet unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click on a Tablet to apply it.10Modifies a Tablet unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click on a Tablet to apply it.1
Architect's OrbArchitect's OrbStack Size: 10Modifies a Corrupted Equipment or Jewel item unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.10Modifies a Corrupted Equipment or Jewel item unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.1
Core DestabiliserCore DestabiliserStack Size: 10Modifies a Soul Core unpredictably, with a chance to destroy itRight click this item then left click on a soul core to apply it.10Modifies a Soul Core unpredictably, with a chance to destroy itRight click this item then left click on a soul core to apply it.1
Crystallised CorruptionCrystallised CorruptionStack Size: 10Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted gem to apply it.10Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys itRight click this item then left click on a corrupted gem to apply it.1
Kamasa's Orb of SacrificeKamasa's Orb of SacrificeStack Size: 10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.1
Kopec's Orb of SacrificeKopec's Orb of SacrificeStack Size: 10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Armour and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Armour and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.1
Orb of ExtractionOrb of ExtractionStack Size: 10Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in itRight click this item then left click on an item containing socketed Augments to apply it.10Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in itRight click this item then left click on an item containing socketed Augments to apply it.1
Vaal Arcanist's InfuserVaal Arcanist's InfuserStack Size: 10Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptre,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a wand, staff or sceptre10Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptre,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a wand, staff or sceptre to apply it. Can only be used on items at or above maximum quality.1
Vaal Armourer's InfuserVaal Armourer's InfuserStack Size: 10Improves the quality of an Armour,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. Can only be used10Improves the quality of an Armour,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. Can only be used on items at or above maximum quality.1
Vaal Blacksmith's InfuserVaal Blacksmith's InfuserStack Size: 10Improves the quality of a Martial Weapon,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it10Improves the quality of a Martial Weapon,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it. Can only be used on items at or above maximum quality.1
Vaal Catalysing InfuserVaal Catalysing InfuserStack Size: 10Improves the quality of a ring or amulet,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. Ca10Improves the quality of a ring or amulet,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting itRight click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. Can only be used on items at or above maximum quality.1
Vaal Cultivation OrbVaal Cultivation OrbStack Size: 10Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal UniqueReplaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item ClassRight click this item then left click on a unique item to apply 10Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal UniqueReplaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item ClassRight click this item then left click on a unique item to apply it.1
Vaal SiphonerVaal SiphonerStack Size: 10Adds a kill threshold to a Corrupted Rare Jewellery item, when threshold is metSiphons a random modifier and improves the numeric values of other modifiersRight click this item then left click on a co10Adds a kill threshold to a Corrupted Rare Jewellery item, when threshold is metSiphons a random modifier and improves the numeric values of other modifiersRight click this item then left click on a corrupted rare jewellery item to apply it.1
Yaomac's Orb of SacrificeYaomac's Orb of SacrificeStack Size: 10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Weapon or Quiver and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Weapon or Quiver and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.1
Yugul's Orb of SacrificeYugul's Orb of SacrificeStack Size: 10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Jewel and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.10Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Jewel and removes a random ModifierRight click this item then left click on a corrupted item to apply it.1

Runeforging currency

Monsters from Verisium Remnants have a chance to drop currencies used for Runeforging, which adds Runic Ward to a piece of armour or upgrade the item bases of unique equipment. Certain ores can be Runeforged to create a specific unique item.

ItemStacksizeHelp textDroplevel
Exceptional VerisiumExceptional VerisiumStack Size: 50Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment.50Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment.65
Medved's Crest of the CircleMedved's Crest of the CircleStack Size: 10In days of yore, the Druids of the Circle walkedthe mountains and valleys of Middengard,calming the lava flows and enriching the earth.Can be used at the Verisium Anvil t10Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Unique items.13
Olroth's Crest of the SunOlroth's Crest of the SunStack Size: 10The Knights of the Sun defined what itmeans to be a hero in a world full ofmonsters, mysteries, and darkness.Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Unique items.10Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Unique items.65
Revered Starlit OreRevered Starlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1
Shattered TriskelionShattered TriskelionShattered pieces of glory long lost.Can be repaired at the Verisium Anvil.1Can be repaired at the Verisium Anvil.1
Starlit OreStarlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1
Uhtred's Crest of the ChaliceUhtred's Crest of the ChaliceStack Size: 10The Order of the Chalice still exists today.Its priests teach engineering, mathematics,and science to all those who would learn.Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to tra10Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Unique items.38
Venerable Starlit OreVenerable Starlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1
Veridical Starlit OreVeridical Starlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1
VerisiumVerisiumStack Size: 1000Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment.1000Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment.13
Vorana's Crest of the ScytheVorana's Crest of the ScytheStack Size: 10The Black Scythe Mercenary Company was anextension of Vorana. No storied history, nocenturies of service... and yet, legendary.Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transf10Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Unique items.23
Warding Starlit OreWarding Starlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item.1

Alloys

Alloys are a type of crafting currency obtainable from Verisium Remnants. They function identically to Perfect Essences and are compatible with omens specific to Perfect Essences.

Fluxes

Fluxes can be created by forming specific runeshape combinations on a Verisium Remnant. Four of these fluxes can be used on an item to convert all resistance modifiers to a specific type. Thaumaturgic Fluxes and Perfect FluxPerfect FluxStack Size: 10Upgrades the Skills on an item to Level 20Right click this item then left click an item to apply it. are used to upgrade the gem level of Kalguuran gems and item granted skills, respectively.

List of miscellaneous currency items

The following items can be considered as currency but are not usable directly.

Omens

Omens are a type of currency item that can be activated to guarantee a specific effect or crafting outcome. They are automatically consumed when triggered.

Splinters

Splinters are small pieces that drop from map encounters that, when collected to a certain number, create an item that can be used to access certain areas.

ItemStacksizeHelp textDroplevel
Breach SplinterBreach SplinterStack Size: 300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Revelatory Wombgift.300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Revelatory Wombgift.1
Simulacrum SplinterSimulacrum SplinterStack Size: 300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Simulacrum.300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Simulacrum.1

Keys

Keys are items found within the Trial of the Sekhemas that can be used to open respective colour caches. Keys can only used within the Trial they were obtained in.

ItemDescriptionDroplevel
Bronze KeyBronze KeyUsed to open Bronze Caches within the TrialsUsed to open Bronze Caches within the Trials1
Gold KeyGold KeyUsed to open Gold Caches within the TrialsUsed to open Gold Caches within the Trials1
Silver KeySilver KeyUsed to open Silver Caches within the TrialsUsed to open Silver Caches within the Trials1

Other

ItemStacksizeDroplevel
Albino Rhoa FeatherAlbino Rhoa FeatherStack Size: 10A discarded Avian feather with an unknown purpose101
GoldGoldStack Size: 10000Can be spent at Vendors.Account-bound100001
VersionChanges
0.2.0gGold, Magic Currency, Quality Currency, Flasks, Charms, and Runes are now much less likely to drop from monsters with high Item Rarity. These three changes generally result in around 20-30% more Rare Currency (Exalted Orbs, Orbs of Alchemy,
0.1.0cCampaign bosses killed after the first kill will now drop less currency items, replacing them with other items. Lowered the drop rate of Artificer's OrbsArtificer's OrbStack Size: 20Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or
0.1.0Introduced to the game.

Crafting

Crafting is a mechanic in Path of Exile 2 that involves using currency or certain game mechanics to modify the inherit stats and modifiers of items. Almost all items can be "crafted" to change and enhance the item- the current exceptions being corrupted and mirrored items, which because of their status as "corrupted" or "mirrored" cannot have normal crafting currencies or processes done upon them (Note: it is still possible to add runes and soul cores to their rune sockets).

Mechanics

The process of crafting is the addition or augmentation of modifiers (or the rerolling of the value of those modifiers- see § Randomising numerical values) onto an item through various chance-based or deterministic steps. Certain currencies and crafting items can alter the odds for a specific outcome to occur.

Upgrading rarity

"Upgrading" refers to changing an item's rarity.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Orb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.Only usable on normal itemsUpgrades an item from normal to magic, adding 1 modifier
Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a Normal or Magic item to a Rare item with 4 random modifiersRight click this item then left click a normal or magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are not retained.Only usable on normal itemsCannot be used on flasks/charms/relicsUpgrades an item from normal to rare, adding 4 modifiers
Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 10Unpredictably either upgrades a Normal item to Unique rarity or destroys itRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.Only usable on normal itemsEither upgrades an item from normal to unique or destroys it
Regal OrbRegal OrbStack Size: 20Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.Only usable on magic itemsUpgrades an item from magic to rare, adding 1 modifier
Regular EssenceOnly usable on normal itemsUpgrades an item from normal to magic, adding one modifier of a certain modifier tag
Greater EssenceOnly usable on magic itemsUpgrades an item from magic to rare, adding one modifier of a certain modifier tag
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to upgrade waystones into rare

Other methods to involving upgrading an item's rarity include:

  • Omens: Omen of Sinistral AlchemyOmen of Sinistral AlchemyWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Alchemy to add the maximum number of prefix modifiers. Omen of Dextral AlchemyOmen of Dextral AlchemyWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Alchemy to add the maximum number of suffix modifiers. Omen of Sinistral CoronationOmen of Sinistral CoronationWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextRegal Orb will add only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Regal Orb to add a prefix modifier. Omen of Dextral CoronationOmen of Dextral CoronationWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextRegal Orb will add only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Regal Orb to add a suffix modifier.

Augmenting and removing modifiers

"Augmenting" refers to adding an explicit modifier to an item without changing its rarity. Magic items (this includes almost all flasks, charms, and relics) have a default modifier limit of 2 (1 prefix and 1 suffix) , while almost all rare items have a default modifier limit of 6 (3 prefixes and 3 suffixes)- the exception being rare jewels, which have a limit of 4 (2 prefixes and 2 suffixes).

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Orb of AugmentationOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a Magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.Only usable on magic itemsAdds an explicit modifier to a magic item, up to its modifier limit
Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.Only usable on rare itemsAdds an explicit modifier to a rare item, up to its modifier limit
Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.Only usable on magic or rare itemsRemoves an explicit modifier from a magic or rare item without affecting rarity
Chaos OrbChaos OrbStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.Only usable on magic or rare itemsRemoves an explicit modifier from a magic or rare item without affecting rarity, then adds an explicit modifier.
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to reroll up to 3 random modifiers on equipment and jewels; has a chance to add or remove an extra explicit modifier on jewels, bypassing modifier limits

Other methods to augment or remove modifiers on items include:

  • Omens: Omen of Greater ExaltationOmen of Greater ExaltationStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextExalted Orb will add two random modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Exalted Orb to add two modifiers. Omen of Sinistral ExaltationOmen of Sinistral ExaltationStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextExalted Orb will add only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Exalted Orb to add a prefix modifier. Omen of Dextral ExaltationOmen of Dextral ExaltationStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextExalted Orb will add only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Exalted Orb to add a suffix modifier. Omen of Greater AnnulmentOmen of Greater AnnulmentWhile this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Annulment will remove two modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Annulment to remove two modifiers. Omen of Sinistral AnnulmentOmen of Sinistral AnnulmentStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Annulment will remove only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Annulment to remove a prefix modifier. Omen of Dextral AnnulmentOmen of Dextral AnnulmentStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextOrb of Annulment will remove only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Orb of Annulment to remove a suffix modifier. Omen of Sinistral ErasureOmen of Sinistral ErasureStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextChaos Orb will remove only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Chaos Orb to remove a prefix modifier. Omen of Dextral ErasureOmen of Dextral ErasureStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextChaos Orb will remove only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Chaos Orb to remove a suffix modifier. Omen of WhittlingOmen of WhittlingStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextChaos Orb will remove the lowest level modifierRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Chaos Orb to remove the lowest level modifier.

Randomising numerical values

Certain currencies can adjust the numerical values of stats found on items within a designated range without reforging or changing their current modifiers.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Divine OrbDivine OrbStack Size: 10Randomises the numeric values of modifiers on an itemRight click this item then left click an item to apply it.Randomises the values of implicit and explicit modifiers
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to randomise the values of explicit modifiers, then apply a 1.22-0.78x explicit modifier magnitude multiplier

Modifying quality

Quality affects certain inherent stats of an item. The amount of quality gained on using quality currency depends on the item level of the item or if the item is unique.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 20Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it.Only usable on armoursImproves quality of an armour, causing it to have more base defences.
Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a martial weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it.Only usable on martial weaponsImproves quality of a martial weapon, causing it to have more base physical damage.
Arcanist's EtcherArcanist's EtcherStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptreRight click this item then left click a wand, staff or sceptre to apply it.Only usable on wands, sceptres, and stavesImproves quality of a caster weapon.
Glassblower's BaubleGlassblower's BaubleStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a flaskRight click this item then left click a flask to apply it.Only usable on flasksImproves quality of a flask, causing it to recover more mana or life per second.
Gemcutter's PrismGemcutter's PrismStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a Skill GemRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.Only usable on gemsImproves quality of a gem.
CatalystsOnly usable on rings or amuletsImproves quality of rings and amulets and adds a random quality type, enhancing the magnitude of modifiers with certain modifier tags. The default maximum is 20%.
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to add or remove up to 10% quality from caster weapons, gems, flasks, and charms, up to a maximum of 23%

Modifying sockets

Skill gems can have up to 5 sockets for support gems or other skill gems in the case of meta gems.

Weapon and armour items have sockets which can be modified to socket runes or soul cores. Certain jewellery base types may also have a socket.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Lesser Jeweller's OrbLesser Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 3 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 3 Support Gem Sockets.Only usable on skill gems with 2 socketsAdds a gem socket to a skill gem, causing it to have 3 sockets
Greater Jeweller's OrbGreater Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 4 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 4 Support Gem Sockets.Only usable on skill gems with 3 socketsAdds a gem socket to a skill gem, causing it to have 4 sockets
Perfect Jeweller's OrbPerfect Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Sets a Skill Gem to have 5 Support Gem SocketsRight click this item then left click a Skill Gem to apply it. Can only apply to Skill Gems with fewer than 5 Support Gem Sockets.Only usable on skill gems with 4 socketsAdds a gem socket to a skill gem, causing it to have the maximum 5 sockets
Artificer's OrbArtificer's OrbStack Size: 20Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or ArmourRight click this item then left click a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour to apply it.Only usable on martial weapon and armour equipmentAdds an item socket up to the item's maximum: 2 for two-handed weapons or body armours, 1 for one-handed weapons and other types of armour
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to add or remove an item socket to armour and martial weapons, ignoring the socket limit

Enchantments

Certain currencies can add an enchantment to an item which are separate from implicit or explicit modifiers.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
RuneOnly usable on equipment with socketsWhen inserted into an item socket, permanently adds a specific enchantment modifier. These modifiers are typically generic stats. Runes cannot be removed once socketed.
Soul CoreOnly usable on equipment with socketsWhen inserted into an item socket, permanently adds a specific enchantment modifier. These modifiers are typically rare or unusual stats. Soul Cores cannot be removed once socketed.
Distilled EmotionOnly usable on amulets or waystonesAmulet: instilling a combination of three distilled emotions adds or replaces an enchantment that grants a notable passive skillWaystones: instilling a combination of one to three emotions adds or replaces an enchantment that adds layers of
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.Corrupts an item; has a chance to add a special Vaal enchantment to equipment and jewels

Miscellaneous

The following currencies provide unique crafting effects.

CurrencyRestrictionsEffects
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.For a full list of effects, see Corrupted
Mirror of KalandraMirror of KalandraStack Size: 10Creates a Mirrored copy of an itemRight click this item then left click an equipable non-unique item to apply it. Mirrored copies cannot be modified.Creates a mirrored copy of an item with reflected artwork. The mirrored copy cannot be modified.

Other miscellaneous crafting methods include:

  • Omens: Omen of CorruptionOmen of CorruptionStack Size: 10While this item is active in your inventory your nextVaal Orb will always result in changeRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered. causes the next used Vaal Orb will be more unpredictable (typically removing the chance for no change to occur).

Crafting benches and vendors

Crafting benches are interactable objects that provide a variety of different crafting options, and may offer exclusive effects or a greater degree of control with crafting.

  • Gwennen - unlocked through Expedition encounters, Gwennen offers specially crafted weapons, quivers, and foci by spending Broken Circle Artifacts and Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 20This item is no longer usable..
  • Rog - unlocked through Expedition encounters, Rog offers specially crafted armour and shields by spending Order Artifacts and Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 20This item is no longer usable..
  • Tujen - unlocked through Expedition encounters, Tujen offers specially crafted jewellery by spending Black Scythe Artifacts and Exotic CoinageExotic CoinageStack Size: 20This item is no longer usable..
  • Salvage Bench - unlocked through Finding the Forge, converts armour or weapons with quality or rune sockets into their respective quality currency. Does not work on flasks, jewellery, or gems. Does not refund socketed currency.
  • Reforging Bench - destroys three items of the same base type, providing a similar item back. Can be used to upgrade or randomize certain items like Distilled Emotions (+1 tier), waystones (+1 tier), Essences (random), or Catalysts (random).
  • Corruption Altar - found in Jiquani's Sanctum, functions identically to a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.. Can only be used once per character.
VersionChanges
0.1.0Introduced to the game.

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