PoE 3 Link & 3 Sockets

1. Socket and Link Currency

The number of possible sockets on equipment is based on the item level as well as the type of the equipment being used.

The number of sockets can be changed by Jeweller’s Orb Jeweller’s Orb reforging, using the Crafting Bench in your hideout, an Orb of Binding Orb of Binding or a Encrusted Fossil Encrusted Fossil. Corrupted items can only be changed through the Crafting Bench and need an equivalent amount of Vaal Orb Vaal Orb as the usual cost of Jeweller’s Orb Jeweller’s OrbChromatic Orb Chromatic Orb and Orb of Fusing Orb of Fusing to change sockets on any corrupted item.

  • Jeweller’s Orb Jeweller's Orb re-rolls the number of sockets on an item. The Minimum Level of three sockets is 2. The chance of getting three sockets is about 26.14%. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets.
  • Orb of FusingOrb of Fusing reforges the links between sockets on an item. The chance of obtaining 3 links is about 33.33%. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more links.

2. Maximum number of sockets by equipment type

  • Most Belts, amulets, rings and quivers do not have sockets. Exceptions are Unset Ring, Black Maw Talisman, Stygian Vise, and Ornate Quiver.
  • One-handed weapons and shields can only have up to 3 sockets max
  • Boots, helmets and gloves can have up to 4 sockets
  • Body armours and Two-handed weapons can have up to 6 sockets

3. Three Links & Three Socket Recipe – Crafting Bench

Use Crafting Bench recipes in your hideout to get a 3 sockets and 3 links item.

Crafting Recipes Cost Unlock Locations Description
Three Sockets 3x Jeweller's Orb The Grand Arena Socket Numbers - 2 to 4 Sockets
Three Linked Sockets 3x Orb of Fusing Kaom's Stronghold Socket Links - 2 to 4 Linked Sockets
At Least Three Red Sockets 120x Chromatic Orb The Mines Level 1 Socket Colours
At Least Three Green Sockets 120x Chromatic Orb The Mines Level 1 Socket Colours
At Least Three Blue Sockets 120x Chromatic Orb The Mines Level 1 Socket Colours

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Sockets & Links Unlock Location

Crafting RecipesCostItem ClassesUnlock Locations
Two Sockets1x Jeweller's OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Grand Arena
Socket Numbers - 2 to 4 Sockets
Three Sockets3x Jeweller's OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Grand Arena
Socket Numbers - 2 to 4 Sockets
Four Sockets10x Jeweller's OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Grand Arena
Socket Numbers - 2 to 4 Sockets
Five Sockets70x Jeweller's OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldSpider Forest Map
Socket Numbers - 5 Sockets
Six Sockets350x Jeweller's OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldBurial Chambers Map
Socket Numbers - 6 Sockets
Two Linked Sockets1x Orb of FusingOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldKaom's Stronghold
Socket Links - 2 to 4 Linked Sockets
Three Linked Sockets3x Orb of FusingOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldKaom's Stronghold
Socket Links - 2 to 4 Linked Sockets
Four Linked Sockets5x Orb of FusingOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldKaom's Stronghold
Socket Links - 2 to 4 Linked Sockets
Five Linked Sockets150x Orb of FusingOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldLava Chamber Map
Socket Links - 5 Linked Sockets
Six Linked Sockets1500x Orb of FusingOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldStagnation Map
Socket Links - 6 Linked Sockets
At Least One Red Socket4x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · Shield · Ring · AmuletThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Red Sockets25x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Three Red Sockets120x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least One Green Socket4x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · Shield · Ring · AmuletThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Green Sockets25x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Three Green Sockets120x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least One Blue Socket4x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · Shield · Ring · AmuletThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Blue Sockets25x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Three Blue Sockets120x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least One Red and One Green Socket15x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least One Red and One Blue Socket15x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least One Green and One Blue Socket15x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Red and One Green Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Red and One Blue Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Green and One Red Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Green and One Blue Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Blue and One Green Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours
At Least Two Blue and One Red Socket100x Chromatic OrbOne Hand Melee · Two Hand Melee · One Hand Ranged · Two Hand Ranged · Body Armour · Gloves · Boots · Helmet · ShieldThe Mines Level 1
Socket Colours

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