# **Path of Exile 2 Currency: The Complete Guide to Earning and Spending**
## **Introduction to Currency in Path of Exile 2**
poe 2 currency (PoE2) continues Grinding Gear Games' tradition of a deep and complex in-game economy. Unlike traditional gold systems, PoE2 uses **a vast array of currency items**, each serving unique purposes—from upgrading gear to trading with other players. Mastering these currencies is essential for **crafting powerful builds, trading efficiently, and progressing through endgame content**.
This guide breaks down the **most important currencies in PoE2**, how to obtain them, and the best ways to use them.
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## **1. Core Currency Types in PoE2**
### **A. Primary Crafting Currencies**
These are the most commonly used items for modifying gear:
- **Orb of Alteration**
- *Use:* Randomizes modifiers on a magic (blue) item.
- *How to Get:* Drops from monsters, vendor recipes.
- **Chaos Orb**
- *Use:* Re-rolls all modifiers on a rare (yellow) item.
- *How to Get:* Drops, trading, vendor recipes (full rare set).
- **Exalted Orb**
- *Use:* Adds a new random modifier to a rare item.
- *How to Get:* Rare drops, high-tier map rewards.
- **Divine Orb**
- *Use:* Re-rolls the numerical values of modifiers.
- *How to Get:* Rare drops, vendor 6-linked items.
### **B. Endgame & High-Value Currencies**
These are rarer and used for top-tier crafting/trading:
- **Mirror of Kalandra**
- *Use:* Creates a copy of a perfectly crafted item.
- *How to Get:* Extremely rare drop (one of the most valuable items in PoE).
- **Awakener's Orb**
- *Use:* Merges two influenced items into one.
- *How to Get:* Defeating endgame bosses (e.g., The Searing Exarch).
### **C. Map & Progression Currencies**
Used for accessing and enhancing endgame content:
- **Cartographer's Chisel**
- *Use:* Improves map quality (increases item quantity).
- *How to Get:* Vendor 20% quality maps.
- **Orb of Horizons**
- *Use:* Re-rolls a map into another of the same tier.
- *How to Get:* Map drops, vendor recipes.
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## **2. Best Ways to Farm Currency in PoE2**
### **A. Efficient Mapping Strategies**
- **Run high-tier maps with modifiers** (more monsters = more drops).
- **Use Sextants & Scarabs** to increase loot quantity.
- **Target farm league mechanics** (e.g., Delirium, Legion).
### **B. Boss Farming**
- **Uber bosses** (Maven, Uber Elder) drop high-value currencies.
- **Invitations** (The Feared, The Hidden) grant Divine Orbs and Exalts.
### **C. Flipping & Trading**
- Buy low, sell high on the **trade market**.
- Craft in-demand items (e.g., +2 Amulets) for profit.
### **D. League Mechanics**
- **Expedition (Tujen & Gwennen)** offers bulk currency exchanges.
- **Heist (Blueprints)** can drop stacked decks and raw Divines.
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## **3. Smart Currency Usage Tips**
### **A. Early Game (Acts 1-10)**
- Save **Orbs of Alchemy** for essential gear upgrades.
- Use **Orbs of Transmutation/Augmentation** on flasks.
### **B. Mid Game (Early Maps)**
- Invest **Chaos Orbs** in a solid 6-link weapon/armor.
- Use **Orbs of Binding** for easy rare 4-links.
### **C. Endgame (Red Maps & Bossing)**
- **Divine Orbs** for min-maxing gear.
- **Awakener's Orbs** for crafting influenced gear.
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## **4. Common Mistakes to Avoid**
\u274c **Wasting Exalts/Essences on bad bases.**
\u274c **Ignoring vendor recipes (e.g., Chaos Orb recipe).**
\u274c **Overspending on low-tier gear early.**
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## **5. Conclusion: Mastering PoE2’s Economy**
poe 2 currency system is **deep and rewarding**—understanding it separates casual players from experts. Whether you're farming maps, flipping items, or crafting god-tier gear, smart currency management is key to success.
**Final Tips:**
\u2714 **Specialize in one farming method** (maps, bosses, heist).
\u2714 **Use trade tools** (PoE Overlay, Awakened PoE Trade).
\u2714 **Save high-tier currencies** for endgame crafting.
Now go forth, Exile—**may RNG bless your drops!** \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udd25
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