The Ultimate Guide to Exalted Orbs in Path of Exile
Comprehensive Guide to Exalted Orbs in Path of Exile
The Exalted Orb is one of the most valuable and versatile currencies in Path of Exile. This guide will cover everything you need to know about Exalted Orbs, including their uses, acquisition methods, and how they differ fr om other crafting tools.
What Are Exalted Orbs?
An Exalted Orb adds a single suffix or prefix property to rare (yellow) items when used. It cannot be applied to tainted, mirrored, or unique items. Each inventory slot can hold up to 10 Exalted Orbs.
Note: Exalted Orbs are highly sought after due to their rarity and utility in crafting, making them one of the most valuable currencies in the game.
Conqueror's Exalted Orbs
There are enhanced versions of the Exalted Orb, known as Conqueror's Exalted Orbs:
- Crusader's Exalted Orb
- Redeemer's Exalted Orb
- Warlord's Exalted Orb
- Hunter's Exalted Orb
These orbs function similarly to regular Exalted Orbs but come with additional features:
- They add influence to the item corresponding to the orb type (Crusader, Redeemer, Warlord, or Hunter).
- The added mod is selected from a specialized list tied to the specific influence.
Conqueror's Exalted Orbs are typically more expensive than standard Exalted Orbs and drop exclusively when defeating Conquerors in the Atlas of Worlds.
Uses of Exalted Orbs
Exalted Orbs play a crucial role in several aspects of Path of Exile:
- Trade: High-value items are often sold for Exalted Orbs, with the most expensive traded for Mirrors of Kalandra.
- Crafting: Adds an extra mod to rare items, enhancing their value and functionality.
- Workbench Crafting: Used in advanced crafting recipes to guarantee specific mods on gear.
How to Obtain Exalted Orbs
Below are various methods to acquire Exalted Orbs without trading:
Random Drops
Exalted Orbs can randomly drop from monsters level 35 or higher. While farming high-level areas increases your chances, it’s not necessary to reach level 100 to obtain them. Factors influencing drop rates include:
- Number of Monsters Killed: The more mobs you defeat, the higher your chance of obtaining an Exalted Orb.
- Increased Item Quantity: Boosting this stat increases the overall number of items dropped by enemies, including Exalted Orbs.
Important: Increased Item Rarity only affects the rarity of dropped items (more rares and uniques) and does not influence currency drops like Exalted Orbs.
Divination Cards
Certain divination cards guarantee Exalted Orbs upon completion. Farming specific locations wh ere these cards drop ensures consistent access over time. You can also trade for cards like "The Gambler" or find them in Stacked Decks.
Exalted Shards
Combining 20 Exalted Shards yields 1 Exalted Orb. Shards can be obtained through:
- Killing Harbingers (using Zana mods or Harbinger Scarabs).
- Loot from Legion chests, metamorphs, delve zones, and other special areas.
- Vendor recipes involving full sets of rare, unidentified items with matching influences (e.g., Crusader, Deliverer, Hunter, Chief). This method provides 4 shards per set but requires significant investment in rings and amulets, reducing profitability.
Purchasing Exalted Orbs
For players short on time, purchasing Exalted Orbs from trusted services like Boost-store is a fast and convenient option. Orders are delivered within 5-10 minutes across all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox), saving hours of grinding.
Crafting with Exalted Orbs
Using Exalted Orbs at the crafting bench allows players to guarantee specific mods on their gear. Popular crafting mods include:
- Hits Can't Be Evaded: Ideal for crit-based builds (3x Exalted Orb).
- +2 to Level of Socketed Support Gems: Essential for non-physical damage bows and weapons (2x Exalted Orb).
- Prefixes/Suffixes Cannot Be Changed: Useful for high-level crafting projects (2x Exalted Orb).
- Up to 3 Crafted Modifiers: Enables multimodding despite recent nerfs (2x Exalted Orb).
Many high-tier crafting recipes require revealing objects with veiled properties or fulfilling prophecies found in Descent areas and Atzoatl Temple rooms.
Exchange Rate: Exalted Orb to Chaos Orb
The exchange rate between Exalted Orbs and Chaos Orbs fluctuates based on factors such as:
- Days elapsed since the league started.
- League mechanics and player population.
Prices tend to stabilize as leagues progress, so timing your trades carefully can yield significant savings.
Final Thoughts
Exalted Orbs remain a cornerstone of Path of Exile's economy and crafting system. Whether you're aiming to optimize your build, engage in profitable trades, or simply save time, understanding how to acquire and utilize these powerful spheres is essential for success.
For further insights into leveling strategies and optimizing your character, explore our guides on Power Leveling Strategies and Exalted Orb Usage.