Path of Exile Orb of Alteration * 1000

Orb of Alteration is a Common Currency Item in Path of Exile, used to re-roll the modifiers on a magic item. It plays a central role in crafting workflows across all stages of gameplay—from leveling gear to high-end item preparation.

Reforges a magic item with new random modifiers Right click this item then left click a magic item to apply it.

Note: This orb can only be used on magic-rarity items. It replaces existing modifiers with new random affixes, selected from the item's mod pool based on item level and type.

Orb of Alteration Effects

• Action: Right-click → apply to a magic item

• Result: Re-rolls all affixes with new random modifiers

• Usable on: Weapons, Armor, Jewelry, Flasks, Maps

• Stack Size: 20

• Item Level Impact: Determines available affix tiers

• Crafting Bench Use: Required for many affix-targeting recipes

• Drop Level: 2

How to Obtain Orb of Alteration

• Monster Drops: Found throughout the game from monsters and destructible containers

• Arcanist's Strongboxes: Frequently contain Orb of Alteration

• Vendor Purchase: Buy from vendors for 4 Orbs of Augmentation

• Shard Recipe: Combine 20 Alteration Shards (from selling identified items)

• Divination Cards:

  • Society's Remorse – 10x Orb of Alteration

  • A Sea of Blue – 13x Orb of Alteration

  • Acclimatisation – 20x Orb of Alteration

  • Emperor's Luck – 5x random currency (can include Orb of Alteration)

  • The Void – Random card set (chance to obtain Orb of Alteration)

Drop Rate Note: The orb's drop rate was increased by 33% in patch 0.9.3e, making it more accessible through general gameplay.

Orb of Alteration Crafting Synergy

Orb of Alteration is a foundational tool in crafting workflows:

• Orb of Augmentation – Adds a second affix to a magic item

• Regal Orb – Upgrades magic items to rare, preserving affixes

• Orb of Scouring – Clears affixes to reset item rarity

• Orb of Transmutation – Converts normal items to magic before Alteration use

• Crafting Bench – Many recipes require Alteration input

• Flask & Jewel Crafting: Ideal for targeting specific affixes on items with limited mod slots

• Map Rolling: Used to re-roll magic maps for desirable modifiers (e.g. increased quantity)

• Advanced Affix Prep: Commonly used before metacrafting to isolate or hunt high-value mods

• Rare Mod Combos: May produce gear with extremely rare affix sets, occasionally perceived as pseudo-legacy items

Skill Gem Transmutations:

• Mirror Arrow of Prismatic Clones ← Blink Arrow of Prismatic Clones

• Blink Arrow ← Mirror Arrow

• Mirror Arrow ← Blink Arrow

• Mirror Arrow of Bombarding Clones ← Blink Arrow of Bombarding Clones

Orb of Alteration FAQs

How to farm Orb of Alteration in Path of Exile

Drops from monsters, chests, and Arcanist's Strongboxes starting at level 2. You can also obtain them by selling identified items for Alteration Shards, or purchasing from vendors.

What does Orb of Alteration do in Path of Exile

It re-rolls all modifiers on a magic item, replacing them with new random affixes. It's used to hunt for specific prefixes/suffixes before upgrading the item further.

Is Orb of Alteration tradable in Path of Exile

Yes. It's commonly traded in bulk via stash tabs or player markets. It also serves as a medium currency in many exchange ratios.

Does Orb of Alteration have value in endgame crafting

Absolutely. It's essential for rolling base items before applying Regal Orbs, Exalted Orbs, or Metamods. Also used heavily in cluster jewel and flask crafting.

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