Artificer's Orb is a currency item in Path of Exile 2 used to add rune sockets to martial weapons, wands, staves, or armor. It enables deeper gear customization by allowing additional rune or Soul Core placement, enhancing item attributes and build flexibility.
"Adds a Rune Socket to a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour" Right-click this item then left-click a Martial Weapon, wand, staff or Armour to apply it. Shift-click to unstack. Stack Size: 1/20
Path of Exile 2 Artificer's Orb Features
Artificer's Orb adds a socket that can hold either a Rune or a Soul Core. These socket types are mutually exclusive and cannot be swapped once placed.
Basic Info:
Item Type: Currency | Stack Size: 1/20
Target Item Type: weapons, gloves, helmets, boots and body armor
Effect: Adds one rune socket per use
Socket Limits:
These limits apply to base gear only. Additional sockets may be added via Vaal Orb corruption, which bypasses standard caps.
Body Armor / 2H Weapons: Up to 2 sockets
One-handed martial weapons, gloves, helmets, and boots: Up to 1 socket
How to Use:
Right-click the Artificer's Orb in your inventory
Left-click a valid item to add a rune socket
Shift-click to unstack if you have multiple orbs
How to Obtain Path of Exile 2 Artificer's Orb
Artificer's Orb is a mid-tier socket currency item.
In-Game Drops:
Random drops from monsters, chests, and containers
Appears more frequently in mid-to-late Acts
Salvaging Items:
Currency Exchange Market:
Path of Exile 2 Artificer's Orb Crafting Synergy & Usage
Artificer's Orb is ideal for expanding socket count on gear intended for rune or Soul Core builds.
When to Use
Save for rare or high-quality items with long-term build relevance
Avoid using on low-level or temporary gear
Use Artificer's Orb on gear with high base stats and synergy potential. For example, socketing Iron Runes into physical weapons or body armor can significantly boost damage and defenses.
Crafting for Self-Use
High-Value Use Cases
Rune Scaling — Enable additional rune combinations for damage, defense, or utility
Soul Core Integration — Expand socket count for Soul Core placement
Build Optimization — Customize gear to match your skill tree and stat priorities
Trade Preparation — Enhance item value before listing for sale
Path of Exile 2 Artificer's Orb FAQs
How do I get Artificer's Orb in PoE 2?
Salvage socketed items at the Salvage Bench to earn shards, or find orbs as random drops from monsters and chests.
Can Artificer's Orb add sockets beyond the item's normal limit?
No—unless corrupted with a Vaal Orb, which may randomly add a socket beyond the cap.
What's the best use of Artificer's Orb in endgame?
Expanding sockets on rare gear to support advanced rune or Soul Core setups.
Can I remove or swap a Rune or Soul Core once socketed?
No removal, but you can rewrite a rune or soul core since patch 0.2.0 Dawn of the Hunt.
Should I use Artificer's Orb early in the campaign?
Not recommended. Save it for high-quality gear where extra sockets provide meaningful build impact.
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