The Orb of Alchemy in Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 is a currency item used to upgrade a normal (white) item into a rare (yellow) item. When applied, it instantly transforms the normal item by adding four or more random modifiers (affixes), thus guaranteeing the player a rare item with at least four mods. This process effectively elevates the item's power and rarity in one step.
To use the Orb of Alchemy, you right-click the orb in your inventory, then left-click on the normal item you want to make rare. The orb then upgrades the item to rare quality, preserving the item’s existing sockets and links. The resulting rare item carries four or more random affixes that are generated anew — typically between four and six modifiers.
This makes the Orb of Alchemy a fundamental crafting tool, especially early to mid-game, since it bypasses the need for stepwise upgrades (such as using Orbs of Transmutation, Augmentation, and then Regal Orbs). It’s a quick and guaranteed way to turn base items into potentially powerful rare items.
The orb can be used on various types of equipment such as armor, weapons, or jewelry. Players often look for normal base items with ideal sockets or item level before applying the orb, to maximize the value and usefulness of the random mods generated.
The Orb of Alchemy guarantees four or more random mods when upgrading a normal item to rare, providing an efficient way to enhance your gear’s capabilities and rarity for further crafting or gameplay improvements. Many players also stockpile them while farming poe 2 currency in endgame content. It's often considered a better investment than other lower-tier methods when trying to buy poe 2 currency through in-game drops or trades.
