Types of Poe 2 Currency and Their Crafting Roles in PoE 2
Orb of Augmentation
Adds a random modifier to a magic item with only one affix.Best used when trying to roll a specific prefix or suffix after using an Orb of Transmutation.
Orb of Alchemy
Upgrades a normal (white) item into a rare (yellow) item with multiple affixes.A go-to currency for turning good bases into powerful gear but can result in unpredictable outcomes.
Orb of Transmutation
Converts a normal item into a magic (blue) item.Useful for early crafting or preparing items for additional upgrades.
Orb of Scouring
Completely removes all affixes from an item, turning it back into a normal item.Used when starting a new crafting process from scratch.
Blessed Orb
Rerolls the values of implicit mods on an item.Mainly used on bases with strong implicit stats to fine-tune rolls.
Orb of Annulment
Removes one random affix from a magic or rare item.High-risk, high-reward; often used when trying to remove an unwanted affix while keeping desirable ones.
Divine Orb
Rerolls explicit mod values within their possible range.Valuable for perfecting high-end gear without changing affix types.
Exalted Orb
Adds a new affix to a rare item.Endgame crafting currency for high-budget upgrades.
Chaos Orb
Completely rerolls a rare item with new affixes.Used for mass crafting when looking for specific mods.
Regal Orb
Upgrades a magic item into a rare item, adding one new affix.Used in meta-crafting to control affix pools before further crafting.
Crafting Strategies Based on Currency
Chaos Orb Spamming
Randomized crafting method used to mass-roll rares.
Metacrafting (Exalted + Annulment Orbs)
Precise crafting using multi-mod prefixes.
Alching & Augmenting
Budget-friendly crafting for leveling gear.
Each currency type plays a crucial role in defining the crafting meta in PoE 2. Efficient use of these can make the difference between mediocre and top-tier gear.