You can modify a vast number of objects in Path of Exile using the various orbs, scrolls, essences, whetstones and other stacking consumables. Collectively these items are referred to as "Currency", as they are also used to trade and barter with both NPCs and other players. At higher levels you might find currencies that other players value highly. The Orb of Transmutation, Orb of Alteration and Orb of Augmentation are great items to carry and use during your journey. They can be used to upgrade normal items to magic and to reroll or change the mods on magic items, and they're common enough that you can pretty quickly replace whatever you use. Using these currencies on flasks can let you customize their behaviour. If you're in need of a damage boost, try using them on a weapon base-type that is close to your level. Sometimes a magic item with the right mods is better than a rare item with the wrong ones.
We've listed out some of the PoE currency value list & exchange rates. You must know the value of your currency items before exchanging them to other items. In the marketplace, Chaos Orb and Exalted Orb are the standard currency items. For a low-tier currency, you can exchange for Chaos Orbs, and then exchange to Exalted Orbs.
The following calculator list is the PoE currency exchange rates in the trade marketplace. Chaos Orb is the standard currency. Mirror of Kalandra is the most expensive currency item in the Path of Exile which worth thousands of Chaos Orbs.
Item | Drop Level |
Effects | Exchange Rate (Chaos Orb) |
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35 | Creates a mirrored copy of an item | 70252.7 |
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35 | A stack of 20 shards becomes a Mirror of Kalandra. | 3636 |
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1 | Removes one Influenced Modifier from an item with at least two Influenced Modifiers and upgrades another Influenced Modifier. | 1262.5 |
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1 | Destroys an item, applying its influence to another of the same item class The second item is reforged as a rare item with both influence types and new modifiers |
353.5 |
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1 | Adds Crusader influence and a new Crusader modifier to a rare item | 78 |
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1 | Adds or replaces an enchantment on a weapon. This may reforge the weapon's sockets. | 1313 |
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1 | Adds Hunter influence and a new Hunter modifier to a rare item | 101 |
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1 | Adds Warlord influence and a new Warlord modifier to a rare item | 101 |
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35 | Enchants a rare item with a new random modifier | 101 |
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1 | Change the type of quality of a skill gem with quality to another random quality | 202 |
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1 | Adds Redeemer influence and a new Redeemer modifier to a rare item | 113.4 |
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1 | Change the type of quality of a support gem with quality to another random quality | 75 |
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1 | Adds or replaces an enchantment on body armour. This may reforge the body armour's sockets. | 1111 |
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83 | Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone. | 40 |
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1 | Reforges a unique item as another of the same item class | 20 |
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78 | Grants an atlas passive skill refund point | 4.8 |
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1 | Upgrades a breach unique item to a more powerful version | 3.3 |
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35 | Randomises the numeric values of the random modifiers on an item | 11 |
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35 | A stack of 20 shards becomes an Exalted Orb. | 5 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Life and Mana modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
5 |
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1 | Stores the monsters slain for the first time from a completed Ritual Altar for future use | 11 |
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35 | Removes a random modifier from an item | 1 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Resistance modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
3 |
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1 | Upgrades a breach unique item to a more powerful version | 1 |
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1 | Reforges a map item as another of a higher tier | 1.4 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Defence modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
1 |
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12 | Improves the quality of a gem | 1.1 |
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78 | Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone. | 1.1 |
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1 | Upgrades a breach unique item to a more powerful version | 0.714 |
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1 | Upgrades a breach unique item to a more powerful version | 0.556 |
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1 | Upgrades a breach unique item to a more powerful version | 0.769 |
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50 | A stack of unknown divination cards | 1.500 |
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12 | Upgrades a magic item to a rare item | 0.303 |
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35 | A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Annulment. | 0.909 |
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2 | Grants a passive skill refund point | 0.417 |
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68 | Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone. | 0.286 |
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12 | Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictably | 0.435 |
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73 | Adds or rerolls a modifier on a Watchstone. | 0.455 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Elemental Damage modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
0.500 |
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12 | Removes all modifiers from an item | 0.303 |
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1 | Combine 100 splinters to create Chayula's Breachstone. | 1.000 |
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1 | Combine 100 Splinters to create Uul-Netol's Breachstone. | 0.333 |
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68 | Reforges a map item as another of the same tier | 0.250 |
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52 | Improves the quality of a map | 0.313 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Attribute modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
0.286 |
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2 | Improves the quality of a flask | 0.189 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Attack modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
0.250 |
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2 | Reforges a magic item with new random modifiers | 0.250 |
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8 | Reforges the links between sockets on an item | 0.159 |
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35 | Randomises the numeric values of the implicit modifiers of an item | 0.143 |
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1 | Adds quality that enhances Caster modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
0.143 |
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1 | Exchange for prophecies with Navali | 0.164 |
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2 | Reforges the colour of sockets on an item | 0.143 |
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1 | Combine 100 Splinters to create Esh's Breachstone. | 0.100 |
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1 | Combine 100 Splinters to create Tul's Breachstone. | 0.091 |
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1 | Combine 100 Splinters to create Xoph's Breachstone. | 0.100 |
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1 | Improves the quality of a Strongbox | 0.067 |
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2 | Upgrades a normal item to a rare item | 0.196 |
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1 | Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with up to four linked sockets | 0.091 |
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2 | Upgrades a normal item to a random rarity | 0.067 |
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8 | Reforges the number of sockets on an item | 0.042 |
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1 | Enchants a magic item with a new random modifier | 0.118 |
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1 | Improves the quality of an armour | 0.040 |
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1 | Improves the quality of a weapon | 0.040 |
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1 | Upgrades a normal item to a magic item | 0.040 |
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2 | Creates a portal to town | 0.045 |
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1 | Identifies an item | 0.016 |
If you've accumulated a few of a type of currency, don't be afraid to try using it on an item. Sometimes the results will surprise you!
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Even strongboxes can be modified with currency. Keeping some with you will give you a degree of control over the contents of the strongboxes you come across.
In the below, I have listed the most common currency and its usage. From this basic PoE currency guide, you will enjoy the Path of Exile better. Hoping this guide will help you farming more currency items and win the battle.
Scroll of Wisdom is the most common PoE currency that can be used to identify an unidentified item. The drop level is 1. It is recommended to identify any above magic items before selling to a vendor.
Portal Scroll can create a
Portal that you return to the town of the current act. It will disappear when you return to the map.
Portal skill gem is the spell version and can save a lot of
Portal Scroll.
These orbs play an important role in the trading economy. Chaos Orbs are the “silver standard” in the trade marketplace and are the most common trading currency. Exalted Orbs are high-value currency and regarded as the “gold standard” currency for trading. Mirror of Kalandra is an extreme rarity and regarded the most valuable PoE currency.
1x Mirror of Kalandra = 220x
Exalted Orb
1x Exalted Orb = 150x
Chaos Orb
Chaos Orb re-rolls a rare item with new random modifiers. The currency also rerolls the number of modifiers. The results are unpredictable. Therefore, getting the desired affix is not easy.
Exalted Orb adds a new random modifier to a rare item.
Exalted Orb is mainly used to craft high-valuable rare items.
Mirror of Kalandra often referred to Mirror. The mirror creates a duplicate of an item. The duplicate is as same as the old item. Since the price of
Mirror of Kalandra is the most expensive, it is only applied for the best value items.
These currencies improve the quality of normal items by 5%, magic items by 2%, and rare and unique items by 1%. Maximum quality is 20%.
Armourer’s Scrap increases the quality of a piece of armour and the value of Armour. It can apply for Body Armour, Boots, Gloves, Helmet, Shield.
Blacksmith’s Whetstone increases the quality of a weapon and the value of Physical Damage. Weapons include Axe, Claw, Dagger, Mace, Staff, Sword, Wand.
Gemcutter’s Prism abbreviates as GCP and improves the quality of a gem. Different gems have different effects.
Glassblower’s Bauble improves the quality of a flask and extends its duration.
Cartographer’s Chisel improves the quality of a map and increases the map’s item quantity.
Orb of Transmutation upgrades a normal item to a magic item with random modifiers.
Orb of Alteration re-rolls a magic item with new random affixes.
Orb of Augmentation adds a new modifier to a magic item. The currency can be only used on items with one modifier.
Orb of Chance upgrades a normal item to a random rarity, most commonly a magic item, uncommonly a rare item, has the low chance to obtain a unique item.
Orb of Alchemy upgrades a normal item to a rare item with random modifiers.
Regal Orb upgrades a magic item to a rare item and adds a new random modifier.
Orb of Scouring remove all modifiers from a magic or rare item and degrade into a normal item. The original implicit modifier, quality, sockets, and links are retained.
Blessed Orb re-rolls the implicit modifier of an item. It cannot be used on items without implicit modifiers or whose implicit modifiers do not have a range of values.
Divine Orb re-rolls the values of explicit values of modifiers. This can only be used on magic, rare, or unique items. Only the values of affixes that have a range of values will be randomized. A
Divine Orb will not change the tier of the affix; it will only re-roll within its current tier.
Jeweller’s Orb reforges the number of sockets on a weapon or piece of armour. More quality, more chance to have more sockets. Body Armour and two-handed weapons have up to 6 Sockets. Gloves, Boots, Helmet have up to 4 sockets. One-handed weapons or shields have up to 3 sockets.
Orb of Fusing re-rolls the links between sockets on an item. The number and color of sockets are unchanged. Quality increases the chance to get more links.
Chromatic Orb re-rolls the color of sockets on an item. Color corresponds to the attributes of the equipment: red sockets for Strength, green sockets for Dexterity, and blue sockets for Intelligence. For example, obtaining green sockets on an item requiring high Dexterity.
Orb of Regret grants a passive skill refund point for skill tree.
Vaal Orb corrupts an item with an unpredictable result. The new item may be more powerful, maybe degrade into a new item. Once the item is corrupted, it can not be modified again.
Silver Coin is not a crafting currency and can be exchanged for prophecies with Navali.
Blessing currency obtained by defeating Breachlords. It can upgrade a breach unique item to a more powerful version.
PoE Currency | League |
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Delirium Orbs | Delirium(3.10) |
Catalyst | Metamorph(3.9) |
PoE Oils | Blight(3.8) |
Incubators | Legion(3.7) |
PoE Fossil & Resonator | Delve(3.4) |
Vial | Incursion(3.3) |
Bestiary Orb and Net Currency | Bestiary (3.2) |
Harbinger Currency | Harbinger(3.0) |
Splinters and Blessings | Breach(2.5) |
Essence | Essence(2.4) |
Silver Coin | Prophecy(2.3) |
Perandus Coin | Perandus(2.2) |
Discontinued currency items |
Delirium Orbs are currency items that can be applied to maps to add layers of Delirium and grant specific rewards. Delirium Orbs can only be found in the temporary Delirium leagues.
Item | Effect(s) |
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Abyssal Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Abyss Items reward type |
Amorphous Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Metamorph reward type |
Armoursmith’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Armour reward type |
Blacksmith’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Weapons reward type |
Blighted Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Blight reward type |
Cartographer’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Map Items reward type |
Decadent Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Perandus Items reward type |
Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Generic Items reward type |
Diviner’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Divination Cards reward type |
Fine Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Currency Items reward type |
Foreboding Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Harbinger Items reward type |
Fossilised Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Fossils reward type |
Fragmented Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Fragments reward type |
Imperial Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Labyrinth Items reward type |
Jeweller’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Trinkets reward type |
Obscured Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Breach Items reward type |
Portentous Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Prophecy Items reward type |
Primal Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Talismans reward type |
Singular Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Unique Items reward type |
Skittering Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Scarabs reward type |
Thaumaturge’s Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Gems reward type |
Timeless Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Legion reward type |
Whispering Delirium Orb | Modifies a Map item adding layers of Delirium with the Essences reward type | Simulacrum Splinter | Simulacrum is a map fragment obtained by combining 300 Simulacrum Splinters. |
Catalysts is the new currency in the Metamorph league. It give a quality stat to jewelry(ring, amulet or belt), increasing the magnitude of specified modifier types and the likeliness of rolling those mods.
Item | Drop Level | Stack Size | Tab Stack Size | Effect(s) | Help Text |
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Abrasive Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Attack modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Fertile Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Life and Mana modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Imbued Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Caster modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Intrinsic Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Attribute modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Prismatic Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Resistance modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Tempering Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Defence modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Turbulent Catalyst | 1 | 10 | 5000 | Adds quality that enhances Elemental Damage modifiers on a ring, amulet or belt Replaces other quality types |
Right click this item then left click a ring, amulet or belt to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity jewellery. The maximum quality is 20%. Shift click to unstack. |
Oil is the new currency in PoE Blight. A oil can be combined with other Oils at Cassia to Enchant Blight maps, rings, amulets or blight unique items in order to add new modifiers or the effect of a passive skill:
Type | Oils | Effect |
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Blight map | 1x | Increased monster pack size and effect depending on the oil |
Rings | 2x | Buffs to Towers |
Amulets
Blight unique items |
3x | Applies the effect of a passive skill from the passive skill tree without the need to allocate it. |
Blight maps can have up to 3 anointments at a time. Anointments on equipment take up the enchantment slot. Allocated passive nodes behave as if the node were taken manually. In other words, socketing a Timeless Jewel and anointing a passive node will grant the new, transformed modifiers. It will not grant the old, original modifiers.
You can vendor 3 same oils to the next tier oil. For example, 3x Clear Oil = 1x Sepia Oil. Or, 3x Teal Oil = 1x Azure Oil. That is to say, if you want to get a Golden Oil, you will need to vendor 3^11 Clear Oils.
Item | Drop Level | Oil Tier |
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Clear Oil | 1 | 1 |
Sepia Oil | 10 | 2 |
Amber Oil | 19 | 3 |
Verdant Oil | 27 | 4 |
Teal Oil | 36 | 5 |
Azure Oil | 44 | 6 |
Violet Oil | 52 | 7 |
Crimson Oil | 60 | 8 |
Black Oil | 68 | 9 |
Opalescent Oil | 73 | 10 |
Silver Oil | 78 | 11 |
Golden Oil | 80 | 12 |
Oil Stack Size: 10. Tab Stack Size: 5000. Shift click to unstack.