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Path of Exile 2 Currency Guide: Mastering the New Economy

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    # **Path of Exile 2 Currency Guide: Mastering the New Economy**

    ## **Introduction to PoE2's Currency System**

    Path of Exile 2 introduces an evolved currency system that maintains the beloved complexity of the original while adding fresh mechanics. Unlike traditional RPGs with simple gold systems, PoE2 uses a vast array of **orbs, scrolls, and fragments** that serve dual purposes as both trading currency and crafting materials.

    This guide will break down:

    - The **new and returning currency types**

    - **Optimal farming strategies**

    - **Smart trading techniques**

    - **Endgame crafting applications**

    ## **1. Core Currency Types in PoE2**

    ### **Basic Crafting Currencies**

    - **Orb of Alteration**: Rerolls magic item modifiers

    - **Chaos Orb**: Randomizes all modifiers on rare items

    - **Exalted Orb**: Adds a new modifier to rare items

    - **Divine Orb**: Rerolls modifier values (crucial for min-maxing)

    ### **New Additions in PoE2**

    - **Primal Orbs**: Target specific modifier types when rerolling

    - **Eldritch Embers**: Used for the new endgame crafting system

    - **Sanctified Orbs**: Ultra-rare currency for perfecting items

    ### **Specialized Currencies**

    - **Orb of Unmaking**: Respects passive skill points

    - **Awakener's Orb**: Merges influenced modifiers (endgame crafting)

    - **Sacred Orb**: Improves item rarity tier

    ## **2. Best Currency Farming Methods**

    ### **Early Game Strategies (Acts 1-5)**

    - **Vendor Recipes**: Convert identified rare items into Chaos Orbs

    - **League Mechanics**: Focus on mechanics with good currency returns like Heist or Expedition

    - **Boss Rushes**: Farm early bosses for divination card drops

    ### **Mid-Game Farming (Maps T1-T10)**

    - **Alch-and-Go Mapping**: Use Orb of Alchemy on every map

    - **Essence Farming**: Sell excess essences in bulk

    - **Blight Encounters**: Oil and gold accumulations

    ### **Endgame Optimization (T11+)**

    - **Searing Exarch/Eater of Worlds**: Farm Eldritch currency

    - **Delirium Mirror Farming**: Stack currency reward types

    - **Uber Bossing**: Target farm high-value currencies like Divine Orbs

    ## **3. Advanced Trading Strategies**

    ### **Bulk Trading Techniques**

    - Use premium stash tabs for efficient selling

    - Convert small currencies into Divine Orbs (new standard)

    - Specialize in one currency type for better profit margins

    ### **Market Flipping Opportunities**

    - Buy low after league start weekends

    - Sell high during peak play hours

    - Target undervalued crafting currencies early league

    ### **Avoiding Common Scams**

    - Always double-check trade windows

    - Use official trade site only

    - Beware of "currency doubling" scams

    ## **4. Crafting with Currency**

    ### **Starter Crafting**

    - **Chaos Spamming**: For decent early gear

    - **Essence Crafting**: Guaranteed modifiers

    - **Fossil Crafting**: In Delve league mechanic

    ### **Advanced Crafting**

    - **Meta-mod Crafting**: Using "Prefixes/Suffixes Cannot Be Changed"

    - **Eldritch Crafting**: New PoE2 endgame system

    - **Influence Merging**: With Awakener's Orb

    ### **Ultra-Endgame Crafting**

    - **Perfect Fossil Stacking**: For 30% quality bases

    - **Temple Corruption**: High-risk, high-reward

    - **Sanctified Crafting**: New PoE2 pinnacle system

    ## **5. The New Divine Orb Economy**

    PoE2 makes several key changes:

    - Divine Orbs become the **primary high-value currency**

    - Exalted Orbs shift to **crafting-specific use**

    - Mirror of Kalandra remains the **ultimate rare currency**

    **Conversion Rates (Estimated Early League):**

    - 1 Divine Orb ≈ 120-150 Chaos Orbs

    - 1 Exalted Orb ≈ 50-60 Chaos Orbs

    - 1 Mirror ≈ 300+ Divine Orbs

    ## **Conclusion & Pro Tips**

    Mastering PoE2's currency requires:

    \u2705 **Specializing in 1-2 farming methods**

    \u2705 **Understanding new crafting systems**

    \u2705 **Adapting to the Divine-focused economy**

    \u2705 **Staying updated on meta shifts**

    **Final Tip:** Always keep a **currency conversion cheat sheet** handy for quick trades!

    ### **Key Takeaways:**

    \ud83d\udd39 **Divine Orbs replace Exalts as main currency**

    \ud83d\udd39 **New Eldritch crafting offers powerful options**

    \ud83d\udd39 **Bulk trading > single-item flipping**

    \ud83d\udd39 **Sanctified Orbs enable perfect items**

    *Need a specific farming route breakdown? Ask in comments!*