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Currency Guide — What to Pick Up & Sell

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 Guide — What to Pick Up & Sell
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Best for: Players learning economy and item upgrades

⚡ Pro Tips

  • ▸The items must be identified.
  • ▸Vendor recipes still print value in Acts 1–3 when you are broke.
  • ▸Hoard transmutes and augments early; divine-tier currency is for endgame crafts.

✓ Quick Checklist

  • ☐The items must be identified.
  • ☐The items must be of the same rarity. The equipment items cannot be normal rarity. The Waystones ignore this rule.

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: The items must be identified. · The items must be of the same rarity. The equipment items cannot be normal rarity. The Waystones ignore this rule. · The items must have the same base type. If unique, must also have be of the same unique type/name

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.

Vendor Recipes

A Reforging Bench is a crafting bench that allows three items of the same base type to be destroyed, creating a new item with similar properties. This process is colloquially referred to as "3-to-1".

Acquisition

The Reforging Bench is unlocked after completing the quest Treasures of Utzaal by handing in The Hammer of KamasaThe Hammer of KamasaThe smith may not remember higherpursuits, but the hammer does. to Oswald in Act 3. Doing so will unlock the bench in towns and hideouts.

Mechanics

Input items

The three destroyed items must meet the following criteria:

  • The items must be identified.
  • The items must be of the same rarity. The equipment items cannot be normal rarity. The Waystones ignore this rule.
  • The items must have the same base type. If unique, must also have be of the same unique type/name
  • The items cannot be corrupted or mirrored, Sanctified items can be reforged, however.
  • Item variant interactions can vary, for example: Shrine Sceptres can only be reforged with other sceptres granting the same Purity skill Portent AmuletPortent AmuletRequires Level 42Grants <Random Persistent Buff skill>-1 Suffix Modifier AllowedWe reach for the promises lost...s can be reforged regardless of granted skill and will roll a new random skill with level dependent on the output ilvl Darkness EnthronedDarkness EnthronedFine BeltRequires Level 62Has (1-3) Charm SlotsFlasks gain 0.17 charges per Second(50-100)% increased effect of Socketed Augment ItemsHas 2 Augment Sockets (Hidden)This item gains bonuses from Socketed Items as though it was <Random socketable equipment type>Kulemak sat triumphant, raising the crown.Darkness coiled the world in eternal night.Victory, a mere moment, came crashing down.No conqueror, no conquered, only searing Light. can be reforged regardless of which item type the inputs gain socketed bonuses as but will always return an item that gains bonuses as if it was gloves[confirmation needed] Any 3 rolls of The Unborn LichThe Unborn LichRavenous StaffStaffRequires Level 78, 137 IntGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Feast of Flesh(60-80)% increased Desecrated Modifier magnitudes<Custom Desecrated prefix><Lich's Desecrated prefix><Lich's Desecrated suffix><Lich's Desecrated prefix or suffix><List of mods>In ghastly pits beneath the world,Kulemak grows countless new bodies,each more powerful than the last.Not all of his abominations survive. can be reforged to produce a new copy with unrevealed desecrated modifiers. Grip of KulemakGrip of KulemakAbyssal SignetRequires Level 40Inflict Abyssal Wasting on Hit(30-20)% reduced Presence Area of Effect(30-20)% reduced Light Radius<Can gain 0-4 custom Desecrated Modifiers> (Hidden)Drink deeply of the Well.Let the Abyss coil within. can be reforged, however this will produce the lowest possible tier of this item, with 0 desecrated modifiers.
  • The items cannot be wider than 2 inventory spaces - this prevents the use of Tapestry RelicTapestry RelicPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of the Trial of the Sekhemas and Incense RelicIncense RelicPlace this item on the Relic Altar at the start of the Trial of the Sekhemas.

Output item

The new item will inherit the following properties:

  • Rarity
  • Base type (and variant)
  • Item level of the lowest item level input

Modifiers, sockets, and quality are rerolled and will not be retained. Any socketed augments will be lost.

Special reforge recipes

Input itemsOutput itemsNotes
1x Lapis AmuletLapis AmuletRequires Level 8+(10-15) to Intelligence + 1x Jade AmuletJade AmuletRequires Level 8+(10-15) to Dexterity + 1x Amber AmuletAmber AmuletRequires Level 8+(10-15) to Strength1x Pearlescent AmuletPearlescent AmuletRequires Level 30+(7-10)% to all Elemental ResistancesItems must have the same rarity
1x RubyRubyPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. + 1x EmeraldEmeraldPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. + 1x1x DiamondDiamondPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Items must have the same rarity
1x Time-Lost RubyTime-Lost RubyRadius: SmallPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. + 1x Time-Lost EmeraldTime-Lost EmeraldRadius: SmallPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on t1x Time-Lost DiamondTime-Lost DiamondRadius: SmallPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.Items must have the same rarity
3x Waystone, all of same tier1x Waystone one tier higher, up to Tier 15Waystones can be any rarity
3x Tablets, all of same type, at least magic1x Tablet of the same typeNew Tablet with rerolled affixes, number of uses is the sum of the input, max 10
3x Liquid Emotions, all of same type1x Liquid Emotion 1 tier higher
3x Lesser Essences, all of same type1x regular Essence of the same type
3x regular Essences, all of same type1x Greater Essence of the same type
3x Greater Essences, all of same type1x random Greater EssenceResult can be the same type.
3x Perfect Essences, all of same type1x random Perfect EssenceResult can be the same type.
3x Lesser Runes, all of same type1x regular Rune of that type
3x regular Runes, all of same type1x Greater Rune of that type
3x regular Soul Cores, all of same type1x random regular Soul CoreResults are weighted.
3x Catalysts, all of same type1x random CatalystResults are weighted.
3x Wombgifts, all of same type1x random Wombgift
VersionChanges
0.5.0Added a new Reforging Bench recipe for Diamonds and Time-Lost Diamonds.[Undocumented]
0.3.0Essences now upgrade to better tier instead of random. [Undocumented]
0.2.0fAttribute Runes now have a more appropriate gold value to vendors, and can be reforged into their higher tiers.
0.2.0The Reforging Benches in towns have been repositioned to more optimal locations. The Stash and Guild Stashes have also been slightly spaced apart to reduce misclicking. Runes now have 3 tiers, for example the Storm Rune has been split into
0.1.1Fixed a bug where Soul Cores of Atmohua, Zantipi, or Cholotl could not be used for the 3:1 recipe.
0.1.0Introduced to the game.

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