Path of Exile 2: Acquiring Greater Jeweller's Orbs Simplified

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. However, its rarity poses 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, with Breaches proving particularly effective due to the high monster density. Wave-clear speed isn't strictly necessary, but it enhances efficiency.

The quality of Waystones significantly impacts drops. Optimal farming involves:

Local Knowledge Explained

The Local Knowledge Atlas node doesn't directly boost drop rates but re-weights them. In Grass biomes, it increases Socket Currency (including Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs) drops by 40%. However, it negatively impacts other biomes (Desert: more Baryas and Ultimatums; Mountains: more Gold). Therefore, respec out of Local Knowledge when farming non-Grass biomes.

Grass Biome Maps for Farming:

Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs

Trading offers a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, alternative. Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange and the trading website are both viable options. The exchange avoids scams and provides accurate pricing, while the website might offer slightly cheaper deals.

Using the In-Game Currency Exchange: Interact with Alva (after Act 3 Cruel), specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as desired and offer Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs. The exchange displays the current market rate.

Using the Trading Website: Search for "Greater Jeweller's Orb," filter by Exalted Orb buyout price (note: the site often equates 10 Exalted Orbs to 1 Divine Orb). Contact sellers via "Direct Whisper" or copy the whisper message to send in-game.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, players can significantly increase their chances of acquiring the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orb and enhance their Path of Exile 2 builds.