Path of Exile 2 features a diverse range of currency items crucial for upgrading and crafting gear. This guide provides a complete overview of each currency item and its effect.
Main Currencies
These currencies are commonly found throughout the game and are essential for various upgrades.
| Currency | Effect |
|---|---|
| Gold | Used for vendor purchases and gambling. |
| Orb of Transmutation | Turns a Normal item into a Magic item with one random Modifier. |
| Orb of Augmentation | Adds a random Modifier to a Magic item (max 2). |
| Orb of Alchemy | Upgrades a Normal item into a Rare item with 4 random Modifiers. |
| Orb of Chance | Turns a Normal item into a Magic, Rare, or Unique item. |
| Regal Orb | Turns a Magic item into a Rare item with one new random Modifier. |
| Exalted Orb | Adds a random Modifier to a Rare item (max 6). |
| Chaos Orb | Randomly replaces a Modifier on any gear (except Uniques). |
| Orb of Annulment | Randomly removes a Modifier from an item. |
| Lesser Jeweller's Orb | Adds a Support Gem Socket to a Skill Gem slot (2 sockets). |
| Greater Jeweller's Orb | Adds a Support Gem Socket to a Skill Gem slot (3 sockets). |
| Perfect Jeweller's Orb | Adds a Support Gem Socket to a Skill Gem slot (4 sockets, maxes at 5). |
| Artificer's Orb | Adds a Socket to Gear (max 2 on two-handed/armor, 1 on others). |
| Arcanist's Etcher | Increases Quality of Wands, Staffs, or Sceptres. |
| Armorer's Scrap | Increases Quality of Armor. |
| Blacksmith's Whetstone | Increases Quality of Martial Weapons. |
| Glassblower's Bauble | Increases Quality of Flasks. |
| Vaal Orb | Corrupts an item, potentially adding beneficial or detrimental effects. |
| Essence | Turns a Normal item into a Magic item with one guaranteed Modifier. |
| Greater Essence | Turns a Magic item into a Rare item with one guaranteed Modifier. |
Endgame Currencies
These currencies are obtained through specific endgame activities.
| Currency | Source | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst | Breach Event | Increases Quality of Rings and Amulets. |
| Distilled Emotions | Delirium Event | Adds Passives to Amulets. |
| Omen | Ritual Event | Grants specific abilities under certain conditions. |
Crafting Currencies from Shards
Various currency orbs can be crafted using shards obtained from disenchanting or salvaging items.
| Shard Type | Creates |
|---|---|
| Artificer's Shard (10) | Artificer's Orb |
| Chance Shard (10) | Orb of Chance |
| Chaos Shard (10) | Chaos Orb |
| Exalted Shard (10) | Exalted Orb |
| Regal Shard (10) | Regal Orb |
| Transmutation Shard (10) | Orb of Transmutation |
