What is PoE Trading? Brief Introduction of Currencies and Trading in Path of Exile

 Author:  Gameusd

Path of Exile has always flaunted its no-gold system, replaced by various orbs with different functions. This can be confusing for most players when it comes to currency. In this article, you will get entry-level Path of Exile currency knowledge and a guide to trading with other players.
PoE Currency

Currencies

We will focus on the general items that can be obtained during the plot stage, some of which are very valuable.

Basic Currencies

1.Mirror of Kalandra: If you get this item during the game, congratulations, you will be the envy of everyone. It's the most valuable item in Path of Exile.
Mirror of Kalandra
2.Scroll of Wisdom: Can be used to appraise equipment. However, some equipment will be worth more without identification.
Scroll of Wisdom
3.Portal Scroll: Can only be used within a dungeon. After using this, you can open a portal and click on it to return to the city.
Portal Scroll
4.Orb of Transmutation: Can only be used on white items of high quality. It upgrades a white item to a blue one.
Transmutation
5.Orb of Alteration: Can only be used on blue-quality items. When used, it resets all attributes on the item.
Alteration
6.Orb of Augmentation: Can only be used on blue-quality items. It allows the addition of a new phrase to the corresponding item.
Augmentation
7.Chromatic Orb: Can be used on any equipment with slots. Change the color of the item's slot.
Alteration
8.Orb of Chance: Can only be used on white items. Randomly raises the quality of the item after use.
Orb of Chance
9.Jeweller's Orb: Modifies the number of slots in equipment.
Jeweller’s Orb
10.Orb of Fusing: Can be used to modify the connection status of slots on equipment.
orb of fusing
11.Gemcutter's Prism: Can be used to upgrade the quality of Skill Gems.
prism
12.Orb of Alchemy: Upgrades white quality items to yellow quality rares.
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13.Regal Orb: Upgrades blue-quality items to yellow-quality without changing the attributes of the equipment.
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14.Orb of Binding: Upgrades white quality equipment to yellow quality rare equipment, resetting the number of slots and connecting them.
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15.Blacksmith's Whetstone: Used to upgrade the quality of weapons.
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16.Armourer's Scrap: Used to upgrade the quality of defense equipment.
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17.Vaal Orb: One of the unique currencies of Path of Exile. It can make rare attributes appear on items and also has the probability of damaging items.
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18.Orb of Scouring: Can downgrade yellow or blue quality items to white quality items for later processing.
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19.Orb of Regret: It's an expensive item that can reset talent points on the skill tree.
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20.Stacked Deck: Can be exchanged for a specific item after collecting a certain amount.
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21.Essence: Common items in progression, a wide variety, can be used to strengthen equipment.
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Main Currencies

In Path of Exile, the following items are commonly traded as general merchandise. Their price is much higher than the items mentioned above. It's important to note that the Mirror of Kalandra is excluded from all general merchandise.
1.Divine Orb: Players often mention the "D", which stands for Divine Orb. This orb is rare and can be valued at around $100. It can alter the attributes of an item, either increasing or decreasing them.
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2.Exalted Orb: In Path of Exile, the letter "E" represents the Exalted Orb. This orb is slightly less valuable than the Divine Orb and can be used to add attributes to yellow-quality items.
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3.Chaos Orb: In the game's terminology, the letter "C" refers to the Chaos Orb. This item is highly valued and widely used as currency in the game market. It allows players to reset the properties of their items.
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Common Currencies Sources

1.Chaos Orb: To obtain Chaos Orb quickly, collect a set of unvalidated equipment between levels 60-74 and sell it to an NPC. This method is efficient for most players.
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2.Orb of Alteration: Obtained by selling authenticated equipment. At the beginning of the season, many players need to make equipment and potions, and there is a great demand for Orb of Alteration.
Alteration
3.Chromatic Orb: Obtained by selling equipment with three slots. The consumption of Chromatic Orb is very high at the beginning of the season.
Alteration
4.Jeweller's Orb: Obtained by selling equipment with six slots after level 50.
Jeweller’s Orb
5.Orb of Binding: Obtained by selling equipment with six slots.
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6.Portal Scroll: Obtained by selling Scroll of Wisdom.
Portal Scroll
There are also many hidden recipes waiting for you to explore in the game, such as selling Scroll of Wisdom and Orb of Scouring together to an NPC to get a book that lowers your level.

Bazaar

To access the in-game bazaar, use the shortcut "/". Once inside, you will be directed to the search where you can filter items. Remember to use Chaos Orbs to buy what you need and avoid excessive use of Divine Orbs. If you wish to obtain a stall, the most cost-effective way is to purchase the Season Handbook. If you do not want to buy a stall, you can advertise what you want to sell on the world channel. The last two pages are for receiving goods or currency.

Conclusion

Although the currency system in Path of Exile can be complex, the main currencies in circulation are Chaos Orb, Divine Orb, and Exalted Orb. These are the most commonly used currencies by players in their daily gameplay. Path of Exile has set a threshold to prevent a massive influx of currency. Before a character enters the Otherworldly, all acquired currency will be bound. To unbind, you need to wait until you have obtained the Season Handbook. Buy Path of Exile gold coins and items at Gameusd, if you have any needs.