Path of Exile 2: Chaos Orb Guide and How to Get
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In Path of Exile 2 (PoE2), the Chaos Orb rerolls the modifiers on a rare (yellow) item, giving it entirely new random stats. This makes it absolutely critical for improving gear or creating rare items with the modifiers you need.
Here’s a simple guide to the Chaos Orb, how to get it, and how to use it effectively.
What Is a Chaos Orb?
What it does: Rerolls all modifiers on a rare (yellow) item, replacing them with new random ones.
Why it’s useful: It allows you to recycle rare items with bad stats, potentially turning them into powerful upgrades.
For example:
A rare sword with low damage stats might become one with high physical damage, attack speed, or critical strike chance.
A rare helmet could gain life, resistances, or mana regeneration.
How to Get Chaos Orbs
1. Drops from Monsters
Chaos Orbs can drop as loot from enemies, bosses, chests, and destructible objects.
2. Vendor Recipes
You can earn Chaos Orbs by selling items to vendors. For example:
Sell a full set of identified rare (yellow) items at item level 60-74.
Recipes involving specific rare items or combinations may also yield Chaos Orbs.
3. Trade
Chaos Orbs are a common currency item, so they’re widely traded. They are often used in player-to-player trading as a form of currency.
How to Use a Chaos Orb
Using a Chaos Orb is very easy:
Right-click the Chaos Orb in your inventory.
Left-click on the rare (yellow) item you want to reroll.
The item’s modifiers will be replaced with new, random ones.
When to Use Chaos Orbs
Upgrading Gear
Use Chaos Orbs on rare items with good base stats to try and get the modifiers you need for your build.
Mid to Late Game Crafting
Chaos Orbs are often used on high-level rare items to prepare them for endgame content.
Trade Currency
Chaos Orbs are frequently used as a trade currency, so you might want to save them for buying gear or items from other players.
Tips for Using Chaos Orbs
Use on High-Value Bases: Only reroll items with the right sockets, links, or base stats for your character.
Plan for Specific Builds: Know what modifiers your build needs before using Chaos Orbs.
Trade Wisely: Chaos Orbs are valuable and often serve as currency for trading high-tier items.
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