This guide details two methods for acquiring Greater Jeweller's Orbs in Path of Exile 2: farming and trading. These orbs are crucial for adding a fourth link to skill gems, significantly boosting damage and survivability.
Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs
Obtaining Greater Jeweller's Orbs through drops is challenging due to their low drop rate. The most effective method involves high-tier mapping (Tier 10+) in specific locations.
Optimal Farming Strategy:
- Location: Breaches within expansive Grass biome maps (see list below).
- Waystones: Utilize T10+ fully upgraded Corrupted Delirious maps. Upgrade using Orb of Alchemy -> Exalted Orb -> Delirium Instills -> Vaal Orb (if necessary).
- Waystone Modifiers: Prioritize Increased Number of Rare Monsters, Increased Pack Size, Increased Item Quantity, Increased Number of Monster Packs, Increased Quantity/Rarity of Items Found, and Rare Monsters have 1 additional modifier.
- Atlas Skill Tree Node: Invest in the Local Knowledge node. This boosts Socket Currency drops (including Greater Jeweller's Orbs) by 40% in Grass biomes. Remember to respec out of Local Knowledge when mapping outside Grass biomes to avoid negative effects on other currency drops.
- Build: A build with strong wave-clearing capabilities and decent defenses is recommended (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer).
The Local Knowledge node significantly improves the odds of obtaining Socket Currency in Grass biomes. Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs all fall under this category.
Grass Biome Maps:
Map | Biome(s) |
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Augury | Grass/Forest/Swamp |
Blooming Field | Grass/Forest |
Crypt | Grass/Mountain/Desert |
Decay | Grass/Forest/Swamp |
Hidden Grotto | Grass/Mountain/Forest/Swamp |
Seepage | Grass/Forest/Swamp |
Savannah | Grass/Desert |
Vaal Factory | Grass/City |
Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs
Trading offers a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, method. Utilize Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange or the trading website.
In-Game Currency Exchange: Interact with Alva (Act 3 Cruel), specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as desired and offer Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs. This provides a transparent market price.
Trading Website: Search for Greater Jeweller's Orbs, filtering by Exalted Orb buyout price. Contact sellers via in-game whispers to complete the transaction. Note that the website may offer cheaper prices but carries a risk of scams. Always exercise caution when trading with unknown players.