Path of Exile 2: Orb of Alchemy Guide and How to Get
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In Path of Exile 2 (PoE2), the Orb of Alchemy is a crafting item that upgrades a normal (white) item to a rare (yellow) item. Rare items have up to four modifiers, which can significantly increase their power.
Here’s a guide to understanding, getting, and using the Orb of Alchemy.
What Is an Orb of Alchemy?
What it does: Turns a normal (white) item into a rare (yellow) item with random modifiers.
Why it’s useful: Rare items have multiple modifiers, making them much stronger than normal or magic items.
For example:
A white sword can become a rare sword with increased damage, attack speed, and critical strike chance.
A white ring might gain bonuses like life, resistance, and mana regeneration.
How to Get Orbs of Alchemy
1. Drops from Monsters
Orbs of Alchemy can drop as loot from enemies, chests, and destructible objects throughout the game.
2. Vendor Recipes
You can use specific vendor recipes to get Orbs of Alchemy. For example:
Sell rare items with high-quality modifiers.
Combine certain rare components to receive an Orb of Alchemy in return.
3. Trade
Orbs of Alchemy are a common currency item, so you can trade with other players to get more if needed.
How to Use an Orb of Alchemy
Using an Orb of Alchemy is very straightforward:
Right-click the Orb of Alchemy in your inventory.
Left-click on the normal (white) item you want to upgrade.
The item will turn into a rare (yellow) item with random modifiers.
When to Use Orbs of Alchemy
Early Game
Save your Orbs of Alchemy for upgrading base items with good stats or the right sockets for your build.
Use them on maps to increase rewards and make your runs more efficient.
Crafting
If you need a rare item with multiple modifiers, an Orb of Alchemy is a quick and easy way to upgrade a white item.
They are often used in map crafting to make maps more challenging and rewarding.
Tips for Using Orbs of Alchemy
Use on Good Bases: Upgrade white items with the right sockets, links, or base stats that fit your build.
Save for Maps: Orbs of Alchemy are often more valuable when used on maps rather than gear. Consider saving them for map crafting in the late game.
Trade Wisely: If you don’t need Orbs of Alchemy, you can trade them for other crafting materials or items.
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