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Greater Jeweller's Orb Acquisition in Path of Exile 2

Author: Lucy Feb 22,2025

Acquiring Greater Jeweller's Orbs in Path of Exile 2: Farming and Trading Strategies

The Greater Jeweller's Orb, crucial for adding a fourth link to skill gems in Path of Exile 2, significantly boosts endgame builds. Its rarity, however, presents a challenge. This guide outlines effective farming and trading methods to obtain this valuable currency.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmally low outside the late-game. Tier 10+ maps offer the best chance, particularly utilizing Breaches.

The optimal farming strategy leverages Breaches within expansive Grass biome maps. While a high-clear speed build isn't mandatory, it significantly improves efficiency. The quality of your Waystones is paramount, influencing potential drops. Always utilize Precursor Tablets on nearby Towers to boost item quantity and rarity.

Here's a breakdown of the ideal setup:

Aspect	Details
Farm Location	Breaches in wide-open 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)
Best Waystone Modifiers	Increased Number of Rare Monsters, Increased Pack Size, Increased Item Quantity, Increased Number of Monster Packs, Increased Quantity/Rarity of Items Found, Rare Monsters have 1 additional modifier.
Best Atlas Skill Tree Node	Local Knowledge (40% increased Socket Currency drop rate in Grass Biomes; Greater Jeweller's Orbs are Socket Currency)
Build	Fast wave clear with robust defenses (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer)

Understanding Local Knowledge

The Atlas skill node, Local Knowledge, isn't a direct drop rate increase. Instead, it biases drops towards Socket Currency (+40%) within Grass biomes. This includes Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs. However, it negatively impacts other biomes (Desert: more Baryas and Ultimatums; Mountains: more Gold). Strategically allocate this node based on your biome.

Here's a list of suitable Grass biome maps:

Map	Biome
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 method is direct trading via Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange or the official trading website. The exchange eliminates scams and provides accurate pricing, while the website might offer cheaper options, requiring more searching.

In-game Currency Exchange: Interact with Alva (Act 3 Cruel), specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as desired and offer Exalted/Divine Orbs. Set a slightly higher-than-market price for immediate acquisition.

Trading Website: Use the official website to browse listings, prioritizing those with Exalted Orb buyout prices. Use "Direct Whisper" or "Copy Whisper" to contact sellers in-game.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, you can significantly increase your chances of obtaining Greater Jeweller's Orbs and enhance your Path of Exile 2 experience.