Path of Exile Orb of Fusing Wiki & Tips

What is Orb of Fusing in PoE?

The Orb of Fusing is a currency item in the game Path of Exile. When used on an item, it rerolls the links between sockets on that item. It allows you to change the connections between sockets without consuming the item's quality. The Orb of Fusing can be obtained by farming, purchasing from vendors for the price of 4 Jeweller's Orbs each, or through various other methods in the game.

What To Do with Orb of Fusing in PoE?

Orb of Fusing can be used in Path of Exile to re-roll the links between sockets on an item. It allows you to change the connections between sockets without consuming the item's quality. You can use it to modify the socket links on weapons or armor to suit your desired gem setup.  What's more, you can use it as a PoE Currency to make trade with other players. 

PoE Orb of Fusing 6 Link Chance

What are the odds of getting a 6-link Orb of Fusing in Path of Exile? 

- The total number of possible socket link combinations for a 6-socket item is 720. This means the baseline probability of rolling a specific 6-link combo is 1/720, which equates to about 0.14%.

- However, Orbs of Fusing provides a small implicit bonus to linking sockets that are already connected. So the real probability of linking a 6-socket item from scratch is a little higher than the baseline 1/720 odds.

- According to player testing and data mining, the average number of Orbs of Fusing needed to 6-link an item is somewhere between 150-250 orbs.

- The median number (the midpoint where half the items take more and half take less) is around 200 orbs to get that lucky 6-link roll.

- Getting a 6-link in under 100 orbs would be considered extremely lucky. Using over 500 orbs without success is pretty unlucky as well.

- Items with quality 20% or higher have a slightly better chance of 6-linking with fewer Orbs of Fusing. Quality increases the implicit linking bonus.

How To Get 6-Link with Orb of Fusing in PoE?

There are a few things that can increase the chances of 6-linking an item with an Orb of Fusing. One is to use an item with high quality. Each 20% of quality increases the chance of 6-linking by 10%. So, an item with 20% quality has a 0.2% chance of 6-linking, or 1 in 500.

Another way to increase the chances of 6-linking is to use a Blessed Orb. A Blessed Orb has a 33% chance of increasing the quality of an item by 1%. So, if you use a Blessed Orb on an item with 20% quality, there is a 33% chance that it will become 21% quality, which will increase the chance of 6-linking by 10%.

Finally, there are a few crafting recipes that can guarantee a 6-link. One is the "6-Link Recipe", which requires 1500 Orbs of Fusing and a Divine Orb. Another is the "6-Link Harvest Recipe", which requires a specific number of different crafting materials.

Here are some tips for 6-linking an item with an Orb of Fusing:

• Use an item with high quality.

• Use a Blessed Orb to increase the quality of the item.

• Use the "6-Link Recipe" or the "6-Link Harvest Recipe" if you have the materials.

• Be patient. It may take a lot of Orbs of Fusing to 6-link an item.

What are the Odds of Getting a Tainted Orb of Fusing POE?

- Tainted Orbs can only be dropped in Maps corrupted with 20% quality or higher. Regular maps will not drop them.

- The baseline drop rate for obtaining any rare currency item from a corrupted high quality map is around 2-5%.

- Among all the rare currency options, Tainted Orbs have an even lower drop rate compared to things like Exalted Orbs or Divine Orbs.

- Based on large sample sizes from players, the estimated odds of a single Tainted Orb dropping from a corrupted high qual map is around 0.1-0.2%.

- To put that in perspective, you'd need to fully complete 500-1000 high quality corrupted maps on average to get one to drop.

- Running special missions/events with increased currency drops or item quantity may slightly improve the odds.

- Quantity/rarity gear can also help increase currency item drops, but the improvement to Tainted Orb drop chance is minimal.

- Farming strategies that focus on quickly completing many corrupted maps per hour are best for trying to obtain Tainted Orbs through raw grind.

How To Farm Orb of Fusing in Path of Exile?

There are a few ways to farm Orbs of Fusing in Path of Exile:

• Running maps: Orbs of Fusing are a common drop from monsters and chests in maps. The higher the tier of the map, the more likely you are to get Orbs of Fusing as a drop.

• Running corrupted maps: Corrupted maps have a higher chance of dropping Orbs of Fusing than regular maps. You can get corrupted maps by using a Vaal Orb on a regular map.

• Running Zana's Master Missions: Zana is a Master that can be found in maps. She offers a variety of Master Missions, including one that increases the chance of dropping Orbs of Fusing.

• Running Strongboxes: Strongboxes can also drop Orbs of Fusing. The type of Strongbox that you run will affect the chance of dropping Orbs of Fusing. For example, Arcanist Strongboxes have a higher chance of dropping Orbs of Fusing than other types of Strongboxes.

• Vendoring 6-socket items: You can vendor 6-socket items for 7 Orbs of Fusing. This is a reliable way to get Orbs of Fusing, but it can be time-consuming to find 6-socket items.

• Trading: You can also trade for Orbs of Fusing with other players. This is the fastest way to get Orbs of Fusing, but it can be expensive.

The best way to farm Orbs of Fusing depends on your individual goals and preferences. If you are looking for a reliable way to get Orbs of Fusing, you can run maps or vendor 6-socket items. If you are looking for the fastest way to get Orbs of Fusing, you can trade for them with other players.

Here are some good locations for farming Orbs of Fusing in Path of Exile:

• Tide's End map in Lex Proxima region - Very open layout great for speed running. Can be sustainably chain run.

• Strand map in Caldera region - Classic linear layout, easy monsters. Farm for speed and density.

• Cemetery map in Mud Flats - Good mob density and layout. Easy to alch and go.

• Lava Lake map in Arid Lake - Open space means fast clearing. Sustain chain easily.

• Atoll map in Tirn's End - Linear and open, bunch of monsters in open space.

• Maw of Misfotune map in Caldera - Consistent mobs and space to zoom.

• Valdo's Rest safehouse in Research - Good divination card and currency drops here.

• Blood Aqueduct quest area acts 5-10 - Very fast and easy to run again and again.

• Haewark Hamlet region in Forest - Fast gemcutter contracts and currency mobs.

• Lex Ejoris safehouse in Lex Proxima - High tier mobs and worthwhile loot.

• T16 Beach map - Dense packsize, decent layout. Sustain easily for endgame.

PoE Orb of Fusing Drop Rate

The drop rate of Orbs of Fusing in Path of Exile is approximately 3.443%. This means that, on average, you will find one Orb of Fusing for every 290 monsters you kill. However, the actual drop rate can vary greatly. Some players may find more Orbs of Fusing, while others may find less.