Path of Exile 2: How to Get Greater Jeweller\'s Orb

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

The Greater Jeweller's Orb is a crucial currency in Path of Exile 2, enabling the addition of a fourth link to skill gems. This significantly boosts damage and survivability, making it a high-priority item for endgame builds. However, its rarity presents a challenge. This guide outlines two effective methods for obtaining this valuable orb: farming and trading.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmally low outside the late-game. The most efficient farming strategy focuses on high-tier maps and specific map mechanics.

Optimal Farming Setup:

• Location: Breaches within expansive Grass biome maps (see list below). Breaches offer a high density of monsters within a concentrated area.
• Waystones: Utilize T10+ fully upgraded Corrupted Delirious maps. Enhance these further using Orb of Alchemy -> Exalted Orb -> Delirium Instills -> Vaal Orb (if necessary).
• Waystone Modifiers: Prioritize modifiers such as 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: Invest in the Local Knowledge node. This significantly increases the drop rate of Socket Currency (including Greater Jeweller's Orbs) by 40% within Grass biomes.
• Build: A build with strong wave-clearing capabilities and decent defenses is recommended (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer). While not strictly necessary, efficient clearing speeds up the farming process.

Understanding Local Knowledge:

The Local Knowledge node alters drop rates, favoring Socket Currency in Grass biomes. This includes Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs. However, it negatively impacts drop rates in other biomes (Desert, Mountain). Strategically allocate this node only when farming in suitable biomes (Grass, Forest, Swamp).

Grass Biome Maps for Farming:

Remember to utilize Precursor Tablets on nearby Towers to further boost item quantity and drop rates.

Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs

Trading offers a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, method. Path of Exile 2's in-game currency exchange and the official trading website are both viable options.

In-game Currency Exchange: This method eliminates scam risks and provides accurate pricing. Interact with Alva (Act 3 Cruel), specify "Greater Jeweller's Orb" as desired and offer Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs. Submitting a slightly higher-than-market price ensures quicker acquisition.

Trading Website: This can offer potentially lower prices but requires careful vetting to avoid scams. Use the website's filters to narrow your search (e.g., filtering by Exalted Orb buyout price). Communicate with sellers via in-game whispers.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, players can effectively acquire the Greater Jeweller's Orb and enhance their Path of Exile 2 builds. Remember to adapt your approach based on your available resources and playstyle.