Mastering the Greater Jeweller's Orb in Path of Exile 2: Farming and Trading Strategies

The Greater Jeweller's Orb is a highly sought-after currency item in Path of Exile 2, crucial for upgrading skill gems to four links, significantly boosting damage and survivability. Its rarity, however, presents a challenge. This guide outlines effective farming and trading methods to acquire this valuable item.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmally low outside the late-game. Breaches in high-tier maps offer the best farming strategy due to the large number of monsters encountered.

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 for a 40% increased drop rate of Socket Currency (including Greater Jeweller's Orbs) in Grass biomes. Remember that this node affects biome-specific drops, so respec out when farming outside Grass biomes.
• Build: A build with efficient wave-clearing capabilities and decent defenses is recommended (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer).

Grass Biome Maps for Farming:

How Local Knowledge Works:

Local Knowledge doesn't directly increase drop rates but reweights the loot pool, favoring Socket Currency in Grass biomes. Remember to respec out of this node when farming in other biomes to avoid negatively impacting your drops.

Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs

Trading provides a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, method. Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange or the trading website are viable options. The exchange offers security and convenience, while the website might present cheaper deals, requiring more searching.

• In-game Currency Exchange: Use Alva (Act 3 Cruel) to exchange Exalted Orbs or Divine Orbs for Greater Jeweller's Orbs.
• Trading Website: Use the official trading website to browse listings and contact sellers via in-game whispers. Filter by "Exalted Orb" under Buyout Price to optimize search results.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, you can significantly improve your chances of acquiring the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orb and enhance your Path of Exile 2 experience.