Path of Exile 2: Farming and Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs
The Greater Jeweller's Orb is crucial for upgrading skill gems in Path of Exile 2, adding a fourth link for significant DPS and survivability boosts. However, these orbs are incredibly rare. This guide outlines two effective methods for acquiring them: farming and trading.
Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs
While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmal outside the late-game. The most efficient farming method involves utilizing Breaches in high-tier maps.
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 needed).
- 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: Crucially, activate the "Local Knowledge" node. This boosts Socket Currency drops by 40% in Grass biomes – Greater Jeweller's Orbs are considered Socket Currency.
- Build: A build with fast clear speed and decent defenses is recommended (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer).
How Local Knowledge Works:
Local Knowledge increases the likelihood of Socket Currency drops (including Greater Jeweller's Orbs) in Grass biomes. However, it negatively impacts other biomes (Desert, Mountain). Only use this node when farming in suitable Grass maps.
Grass Biome Maps:
| Map | Biome(s) |
|---|---|
| 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
A more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, method is trading. Path of Exile 2 offers two options: in-game currency exchange and the trading website.
In-Game Currency Exchange: Accessible after reaching Act 3 Cruel, this offers a safe and convenient way to trade Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs for Greater Jeweller's Orbs at the current market rate.
Trading Website: This allows for potentially cheaper purchases but introduces the risk of scams. Filter by "Exalted Orb" under Buyout Price to see accurate pricing. Use the "Direct Whisper" or "Copy Whisper" function to contact sellers in-game.
By employing these farming and trading strategies, you'll significantly increase your chances of obtaining the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orbs and enhance your Path of Exile 2 builds.
