PoE 2 Orb of Alchemy Wiki

The Orb of Alchemy is a crucial Path of Exile 2 currency item that upgrades normal (white) items to rare (yellow) items with four random modifiers. Unlike its predecessor, it can only be used on normal items, not magic ones. Players can obtain these orbs through monster farming, vendor recipes, and trading, with moderate drop rates in end-game content.

What Is Orb of Alchemy in Path of Exile 2?

The Orb of Alchemy serves as a fundamental currency item in Path of Exile 2, designed specifically for upgrading normal (white) items to rare (yellow) items with four random modifiers. This versatile crafting orb plays a crucial role in the game's item enhancement system, allowing players to potentially create powerful gear for their characters.

How to Use Orb of Alchemy in Path of Exile 2?

• Basic Application: Hold right-click on the Orb of Alchemy and left-click on any normal (white) item to transform it into a rare item with random modifiers.

• Equipment Enhancement: Focus on using Orbs of Alchemy on items with optimal base types and suitable socket configurations for your build to maximize potential benefits.

• Map Enhancement: Apply to maps to increase quantity and quality modifiers, resulting in better rewards and experience gains during gameplay.

• Strategic Trading: Exchange excess Orbs of Alchemy with other players for different PoE 2 currencies or items needed for your build progression.

• Early Game Crafting: Use sparingly during early game progression, focusing on essential gear upgrades that significantly impact your character's performance.

Where and How to Farm PoE 2 Orb of Alchemy?

• Monster Farming: Target high-density areas and unique monsters for increased chances of Orb of Alchemy drops, particularly in end-game maps and special events.

• Vendor Recipe System: Complete specific vendor recipes by selling rare items with particular modifier combinations to receive Orbs of Alchemy in return.

• Divination Card Collection: Focus on farming areas where "The Survivalist" and similar divination cards drop, which can be exchanged for Orbs of Alchemy.

• Strongbox Hunting: Seek out and open Arcanist's Strongboxes and rare strongboxes, which have higher chances of dropping PoE 2 currency items like Orbs of Alchemy.

• Event Participation: Join special events and leagues that offer increased drop rates or specific rewards including Orbs of Alchemy.

• Market Trading: Engage in player trading, using other PoE 2 currency for sale or valuable gear to acquire Orbs of Alchemy when needed.

PoE 2 Orb of Alchemy Drop Rate

Current observations from the Path of Exile 2 community indicate that Orbs of Alchemy maintain a moderate drop rate, making them readily accessible but still valuable enough to be worth collecting. While exact percentages aren't publicly available, players typically report finding these orbs regularly through normal gameplay, especially in end-game content and high-level areas. The drop rate appears balanced to maintain its value in the player economy while ensuring sufficient availability for crafting purposes.

PoE 1 Orb of Alchemy vs PoE 2 Orb of Alchemy, What's the Difference?

• Magic Item Restriction: The most significant change in PoE 2 is that Orbs of Alchemy can no longer be used on magic (blue) items, whereas in PoE 1 they could upgrade both normal and magic items to rare status.

• Crafting System Integration: PoE 2's revamped crafting system changes how Orbs of Alchemy interact with other crafting mechanics, offering more specialized and focused usage within the broader crafting ecosystem.

• Modified Drop Sources: The sources for obtaining Orbs of Alchemy have been adjusted in PoE 2, with new specific monster types, areas, and events offering better drop chances compared to PoE 1.

• Vendor Recipe Changes: PoE 2 introduces new vendor recipes for obtaining Orbs of Alchemy while removing or modifying some of the recipes that existed in PoE 1.

• Value in Trading Economy: The item's relative value in the player economy has shifted due to its more specialized use case, making it more valuable for specific crafting scenarios rather than general gear upgrading.

Best Affixes (Modifiers) and Values for Orb of Alchemy in PoE 2

• Maximum Life: Rolls up to +200 life on high-level items

• Elemental Resistances: Caps at +45% per resistance type

• Armor/Evasion/Energy Shield: Varies by item base and level

• Physical Damage: Increases base damage significantly

• Elemental Damage: Adds flat elemental damage or percentage increases

• Critical Strike Multiplier: Enhances critical hit effectiveness

• Movement Speed: Essential for boots, rolls up to 35%

• Attack/Cast Speed: Improves action speed and DPS

• Attribute Bonuses: Provides Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence