Gems Galore! Unlocking the Greater Jeweller's Orb in Path of Exile 2

Acquiring Greater Jeweller's Orbs in Path of Exile 2: Farming and Trading Strategies

The Greater Jeweller's Orb is a crucial currency item in Path of Exile 2, enabling the addition of a fourth link to skill gems, significantly boosting damage and survivability. However, its rarity presents a challenge. This guide outlines two effective methods for obtaining this valuable item: farming and trading.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmally low outside the endgame. The most efficient farming strategy centers around high-tier maps and Breach encounters.

Optimal Farming Setup:

• Location: Breaches within expansive Grass biome maps (see list below).
• Waystones: T10+ fully upgraded Corrupted Delirious maps (use 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 Passive Skill: Invest in the "Local Knowledge" node. This boosts Socket Currency drops (including Greater Jeweller's Orbs) by 40% in Grass biomes. Remember that this node also affects other biome drops, so strategically allocate it based on your mapping strategy.
• Build: A build with strong clear speed and reasonable defenses is recommended (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer).

Grass Biome Maps for Farming:

Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs

Trading offers a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, alternative. Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange and the official trading website are both viable options.

In-game Currency Exchange: This method eliminates scam risks and provides accurate pricing. Interact with Alva (Act 3 Cruel onwards), specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as your desired item, and offer Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs in exchange.

Trading Website: This might offer cheaper prices, but requires careful vetting of sellers to avoid scams. Filter by "Exalted Orb" under Buyout Price to see listings accurately. Use the "Direct Whisper" or "Copy Whisper" function to contact sellers in-game.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, you can significantly increase your chances of acquiring the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orb and enhance your Path of Exile 2 builds. Remember to adapt your approach based on your current in-game progress and resources.