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 strategy involves high-tier map farming.
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: Utilize the Local Knowledge node (increases Socket Currency drop rate by 40% in Grass biomes; Greater Jeweller's Orbs are Socket Currency).
- Build: A build with efficient wave clear and solid defenses is recommended (examples: Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer).
How Local Knowledge Works:
Local Knowledge boosts Socket Currency drops in Grass biomes. Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs all fall under this category. However, it negatively impacts other biomes (Desert, Mountains), so remember to respec out of Local Knowledge when farming outside Grass biomes.
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
Trading provides a more reliable method. The in-game currency exchange offers a secure and convenient option, while the Path of Exile 2 trading website may present cheaper deals but carries a higher risk of scams.
Using the Currency Exchange:
- Access Alva in Act 3 Cruel.
- Specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as the desired item and "Exalted Orb/Divine Orb" as your offering.
- Place an order at or slightly above the market price for immediate acquisition.
Using the Trading Website:
- Access the Path of Exile 2 trading website.
- Search for "Greater Jeweller's Orb," filtering by Exalted Orb buyout price.
- Contact sellers via "Direct Whisper" or "Copy Whisper" to initiate in-game trades.
Remember to always exercise caution when trading with other players. Choose the method that best suits your playstyle and risk tolerance.
