Quick Summary
Trade is the exchanging of items (mainly equipment and currency items) between players and other players or NPC vendors. This allows, for example, players in trade leagues to exchange unneeded items for other needed items and currencies. Key points: Create a new thread or post in the appropriate league's selling forum · On the post / thread page, select the edit window by clicking into the chat box · Select the character portrait visible in the top left of the pathofexile.com website to bring up your character list If the item is in a different character's inventory, select that character from the character list
Trading
Trade is the exchanging of items (mainly equipment and currency items) between players and other players or NPC vendors. This allows, for example, players in trade leagues to exchange unneeded items for other needed items and currencies.
Performing a trade
Any characters in the same instance can trade by right-clicking other characters present and selecting "Trade". If the other character accepts, a trade window will open. Each player can put items from their character's inventory into the trade window, and once that player agrees with the items (in both windows) being offered, click "Accept" to "lock in" their portion of the trade. The trade occurs when both sides have accepted the proposed trade. If either player unclicks "Accept" or changes the items in their part of the trade window, both parties must click "Accept" again before the trade is executed (to prevent potential scams).
Note: If one of the characters cannot fit the contents of the proposed trade into their inventory due to insufficient space, the trade window will close and the trade will not occur. Free up space by rearranging items, moving them to your stash, or selling them to vendors.
Trade methods
Multiple methods of trading currently exist within the game.
Asynchronous trading
Asynchronous trading allows players to purchase items placed on sale by other players without directly interacting with them, even while the seller is offline. Items can be put on sale for this method using a Merchant's Tab. Using the Market Panel option (default key "/") the player can search for items in-game. The player can press the "Secure Item" button to teleport to the seller's hideout directly to Ange, where they can view the contents of the seller's Merchant's Tabs. The buyer will have to pay an additional Gold fee based on the item's listed value to purchase it.
Currency exchange market
The Currency Exchange is an interface that allows players to buy and sell various currency automatically, by paying Gold to place and execute orders. Items can be pulled from a character's inventory, or the player's stash to complete a trade order. Players select an item they want from the "I Want" selection window, and an item they have from the "I Have" selection window. If a trade order for this exchange of items exists, the market ratio of that type of order will populate in the "Market Ratio" info box at the top of the interface. Players can adjust ratio of items by changing the quantities in the quantity fields to achieve a more desirable ratio, but this may cause the order to go unfulfilled if no one is willing to trade for that amount. Once the "Place Order" button is pressed, the required gold to be deducted from the player's inventory, and the item offered for trade will appear in the exchange window (This will also show the desired item that is being requested). If the order is accepted by another player, the item being offered for trade will disappear, and the requested item will appear in that trade offer. The player can then move the item to their inventory with ctrl + right click.
Holding the "Alt" key while hovering over the market ratio will provide information on competing trades, often giving the player an opportunity for buying or selling their chosen items at a more favourable price. The tradeoff might be an increase in time spent waiting for the exchange to fulfill the order or the market shifting in a direction that will result in the trade never actually happening.
Premium stash tabs
Players with Premium Stash Tab upgrades to their stash can make the items appear publicly, causing them to be listed "for sale" on the Path of Exile Trading Website. (Note: Players can also use public stash tabs to set individual or tab-wide buyout prices to be listed for the items inside.) Other players can search for items indexed on this site and initiate a trade by whispering the seller about buying the proposed item. A seller that agrees to sell an item to a potential buyer will then invite that seller to their party, after which the buyer will move to the seller's location (generally, their hideout or current location if in a town) and begin the trade process.
Pathofexile.com forum threads
Items in a character's inventory or player's stash can be linked directly by a player in the appropriate league's trade forums:
- Create a new thread or post in the appropriate league's selling forum
- On the post / thread page, select the edit window by clicking into the chat box
- Select the character portrait visible in the top left of the pathofexile.com website to bring up your character list If the item is in a different character's inventory, select that character from the character list
- Select the appropriate inventory space from the vertical list of tabs (You'll have options like "Inventory", "Stash", "Guild Stash", etc)
- Find the item in that space (you may need to then select the appropriate tab in that space, i.e. the appropriate stash tab from your stash) and left click it
- Close the character selector by clicking the "x" in the upper right of the character list window.
Your item should now be linked in your post. You can then post things like a buyout price or desired items for which you wish to trade it. Once you submit that post or thread, the item will appear in that thread as an item icon that will display its stats when hovered over.
Currency
A currency item is an item that can be used to achieve an effect, usually crafting on an item or paying a vendor.
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 Tier | Currency types |
| Normal | Scroll 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 |
| Magic | 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., Regal ShardRegal ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes a |
| Rare | 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., Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upg |
| Unique | 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., Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a ran |
| Mythic | 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. |
| 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Description | Help text | Droplevel |
| 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. | 20 | Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptre | Right 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. | 20 | Improves the quality of an armour | Right 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. | 20 | Adds an Augment Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour | Right 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. | 20 | Improves the quality of a martial weapon | Right 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. | 20 | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 10 | Randomises the numeric values of modifiers on an item | Right 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. | 20 | Augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 20 | Improves the quality of a Skill Gem | Right 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. | 20 | Improves the quality of a flask | Right 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. | 20 | Sets a Skill Gem to have 4 Support Gem Sockets | Right 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. | 10 | Allows an item to foresee the result of the next Currency item used on itModifying the item in any way removes the ability to foresee | Right 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. | 20 | Sets a Skill Gem to have 3 Support Gem Sockets | Right 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. | 10 | Creates a Mirrored copy of an item | Right 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. | 20 | Upgrades a Normal or Magic item to a Rare item with 4 random modifiers | Right 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. | 20 | Removes a random modifier from an item | Right 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. | 30 | Augments a Magic item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 10 | Unpredictably either upgrades a Normal item to Unique rarity or destroys it | Right 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. | 10 | Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in it | Right 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. | 40 | Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifier | Right 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Description | Help text | Droplevel |
| 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. | 20 | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 20 | Augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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 ran | 30 | Augments a Magic item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 40 | Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifier | Right 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 is | 20 | Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifier | Right 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Description | Help text | Droplevel |
| 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. | 20 | Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 20 | Augments a Rare item with a new random modifier | Right 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 ran | 30 | Augments a Magic item with a new random modifier | Right 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. | 40 | Upgrades a Normal item to a Magic item with 1 modifier | Right 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 is | 20 | Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding 1 modifier | Right 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Description | Help text | Droplevel | Additionaldrop 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. | 1 | Opens an unopened Strongbox allowing it to be opened an additional time | Right click this item then left click a Strongbox to open it. May only be used once per Strongbox. | 1 | Has 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. | 20 | Fracture 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. | 1 | Drops 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Help text | Droplevel |
| Artificer's ShardArtificer's ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb. | 10 | A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb. | 5 |
| Chance ShardChance ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Chance. | 10 | A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Chance. | 1 |
| Regal ShardRegal ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal Orb. | 10 | A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal Orb. | 5 |
| Transmutation ShardTransmutation ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation | 10 | A stack of 10 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation | 1 |
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.
| Item | Stacksize | Description | Help text | Droplevel |
| Ancient InfuserAncient InfuserStack Size: 10Modifies a Tablet unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click on a Tablet to apply it. | 10 | Modifies a Tablet unpredictably and Corrupts it | Right 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. | 10 | Modifies a Corrupted Equipment or Jewel item unpredictably or destroys it | Right 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. | 10 | Modifies a Soul Core unpredictably, with a chance to destroy it | Right 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. | 10 | Modifies a Corrupted Skill Gem unpredictably or destroys it | Right 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. | 10 | Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Amulet, Ring or Belt and removes a random Modifier | Right 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. | 10 | Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Armour and removes a random Modifier | Right 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. | 10 | Destroys an Equipment item, returning any non Socket-Bound Augments socketed in it | Right 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 sceptre | 10 | Improves the quality of a wand, staff or sceptre,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting it | Right 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 used | 10 | Improves the quality of an Armour,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting it | Right 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 it | 10 | Improves the quality of a Martial Weapon,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting it | Right 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. Ca | 10 | Improves the quality of a ring or amulet,exceeding maximum quality by up to 10% with a chance of Corrupting it | Right 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 | 10 | Replaces up to 2 modifiers on a Corrupted Vaal UniqueReplaces other Uniques with a Corrupted Unique of the same Item Class | Right 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 co | 10 | Adds a kill threshold to a Corrupted Rare Jewellery item, when threshold is metSiphons a random modifier and improves the numeric values of other modifiers | Right 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. | 10 | Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Weapon or Quiver and removes a random Modifier | Right 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. | 10 | Upgrades a Corruption Enchantment on a Rare Jewel and removes a random Modifier | Right 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Help text | Droplevel |
| Exceptional VerisiumExceptional VerisiumStack Size: 50Can be used at the Verisium Anvil to transform Equipment. | 50 | Can 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 t | 10 | Can 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. | 10 | Can 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. | 1 | Can 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. | 1 | Can be repaired at the Verisium Anvil. | 1 |
| Starlit OreStarlit OreCan be used at the Verisium Anvil to forge a new Unique item. | 1 | Can 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 tra | 10 | Can 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. | 1 | Can 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. | 1 | Can 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. | 1000 | Can 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 transf | 10 | Can 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. | 1 | Can 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.
| Item | Stacksize | Help text | Droplevel |
| Breach SplinterBreach SplinterStack Size: 300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Revelatory Wombgift. | 300 | Combine 300 Splinters to create a Revelatory Wombgift. | 1 |
| Simulacrum SplinterSimulacrum SplinterStack Size: 300Combine 300 Splinters to create a Simulacrum. | 300 | Combine 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.
| Item | Description | Droplevel |
| Bronze KeyBronze KeyUsed to open Bronze Caches within the Trials | Used to open Bronze Caches within the Trials | 1 |
| Gold KeyGold KeyUsed to open Gold Caches within the Trials | Used to open Gold Caches within the Trials | 1 |
| Silver KeySilver KeyUsed to open Silver Caches within the Trials | Used to open Silver Caches within the Trials | 1 |
Other
| Item | Stacksize | Droplevel |
| Albino Rhoa FeatherAlbino Rhoa FeatherStack Size: 10A discarded Avian feather with an unknown purpose | 10 | 1 |
| GoldGoldStack Size: 10000Can be spent at Vendors.Account-bound | 10000 | 1 |
| Version | Changes |
| 0.2.0g | Gold, 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, |
| 0.1.0c | Campaign 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 |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 items | Upgrades 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/relics | Upgrades 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 items | Either 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 items | Upgrades an item from magic to rare, adding 1 modifier |
| Regular Essence | Only usable on normal items | Upgrades an item from normal to magic, adding one modifier of a certain modifier tag |
| Greater Essence | Only usable on magic items | Upgrades 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).
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 items | Adds 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 items | Adds 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 items | Removes 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 items | Removes 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 armours | Improves 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 weapons | Improves 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 staves | Improves 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 flasks | Improves 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 gems | Improves quality of a gem. |
| Catalysts | Only usable on rings or amulets | Improves 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 sockets | Adds 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 sockets | Adds 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 sockets | Adds 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 equipment | Adds 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| Rune | Only usable on equipment with sockets | When inserted into an item socket, permanently adds a specific enchantment modifier. These modifiers are typically generic stats. Runes cannot be removed once socketed. |
| Soul Core | Only usable on equipment with sockets | When 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 Emotion | Only usable on amulets or waystones | Amulet: 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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.
| Version | Changes |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced to the game. |
Detailed 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 items | Upgrades 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/relics | Upgrades 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 items | Either 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 items | Upgrades an item from magic to rare, adding 1 modifier |
| Regular Essence | Only usable on normal items | Upgrades an item from normal to magic, adding one modifier of a certain modifier tag |
| Greater Essence | Only usable on magic items | Upgrades 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).
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 items | Adds 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 items | Adds 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 items | Removes 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 items | Removes 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 armours | Improves 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 weapons | Improves 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 staves | Improves 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 flasks | Improves 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 gems | Improves quality of a gem. |
| Catalysts | Only usable on rings or amulets | Improves 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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 sockets | Adds 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 sockets | Adds 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 sockets | Adds 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 equipment | Adds 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| Rune | Only usable on equipment with sockets | When inserted into an item socket, permanently adds a specific enchantment modifier. These modifiers are typically generic stats. Runes cannot be removed once socketed. |
| Soul Core | Only usable on equipment with sockets | When 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 Emotion | Only usable on amulets or waystones | Amulet: 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.
| Currency | Restrictions | Effects |
| 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.
| Version | Changes |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced 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 items | Output items | Notes |
| 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 Strength | 1x Pearlescent AmuletPearlescent AmuletRequires Level 30+(7-10)% to all Elemental Resistances | Items 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. + 1x | 1x 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 t | 1x 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 tier | 1x Waystone one tier higher, up to Tier 15 | Waystones can be any rarity |
| 3x Tablets, all of same type, at least magic | 1x Tablet of the same type | New Tablet with rerolled affixes, number of uses is the sum of the input, max 10 |
| 3x Liquid Emotions, all of same type | 1x Liquid Emotion 1 tier higher | |
| 3x Lesser Essences, all of same type | 1x regular Essence of the same type | |
| 3x regular Essences, all of same type | 1x Greater Essence of the same type | |
| 3x Greater Essences, all of same type | 1x random Greater Essence | Result can be the same type. |
| 3x Perfect Essences, all of same type | 1x random Perfect Essence | Result can be the same type. |
| 3x Lesser Runes, all of same type | 1x regular Rune of that type | |
| 3x regular Runes, all of same type | 1x Greater Rune of that type | |
| 3x regular Soul Cores, all of same type | 1x random regular Soul Core | Results are weighted. |
| 3x Catalysts, all of same type | 1x random Catalyst | Results are weighted. |
| 3x Wombgifts, all of same type | 1x random Wombgift |
| Version | Changes |
| 0.5.0 | Added a new Reforging Bench recipe for Diamonds and Time-Lost Diamonds.[Undocumented] |
| 0.3.0 | Essences now upgrade to better tier instead of random. [Undocumented] |
| 0.2.0f | Attribute Runes now have a more appropriate gold value to vendors, and can be reforged into their higher tiers. |
| 0.2.0 | The 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 |
| 0.1.1 | Fixed a bug where Soul Cores of Atmohua, Zantipi, or Cholotl could not be used for the 3:1 recipe. |
| 0.1.0 | Introduced to the game. |
