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

The Greater Jeweller's Orb is crucial for endgame builds in Path of Exile 2, enabling the addition of a fourth link to skill gems. Its rarity, however, presents a challenge. This guide details effective farming and trading methods to obtain this valuable currency.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically a random drop from any monster, the exceedingly low drop rate necessitates focusing on high-tier maps. Breaches, with their high monster density, are the most efficient farming method. Wave-clear speed is beneficial but not essential. Waystone rarity significantly impacts potential drops, so utilizing high-level, upgraded maps is paramount. Always use Precursor Tablets on nearby Towers to boost item quantity and rarity.

Here's a breakdown of the optimal farming setup:

Aspect	Details
Farm Location	Breaches in expansive Grass biome maps (see list below)
Waystones	T10+ fully upgraded Corrupted Delirious maps (use Orb of Alchemy -> Exalted Orb -> Delirium Instills -> Vaal Orb if needed)
Best Waystone Modifiers	Increased Rare Monsters, Increased Pack Size, Increased Item Quantity, Increased Monster Packs, Increased Item Rarity/Quantity, Rare Monsters with 1 additional modifier.
Best Atlas Node	Local Knowledge (40% increased Socket Currency drop rate in Grass biomes; Greater Jeweller's Orbs are Socket Currency)
Build	Fast wave clear with solid defenses (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer)

Local Knowledge Explained

The Local Knowledge Atlas node increases Socket Currency drops (including Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs) by 40% in Grass biomes. Lesser Jeweller's Orb, Greater Jeweller's Orb, and Perfect Jeweller's Orb all count as Socket Currency. However, it also increases drops of less desirable items in other biomes (Baryas and Ultimatums in Deserts, Gold in Mountains). Therefore, respec out of Local Knowledge when farming outside Grass, Forest, or Swamp biomes.

Grass Biome Maps for Farming:

Map	Biome(s)
Augury	Grass/Forest/Swamp
Blooming Field	Grass/Forest
Crypt	Grass/Mountain/Desert
Decay	Grass/Forest/Swamp
Hidden Grotto	Grass/Mountain/Forest/Swamp
Seepage	Grass/Forest/Swamp
Savannah	Grass/Desert
Vaal Factory	Grass/City

Trading for Greater Jeweller's Orbs

Trading offers a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, alternative. The in-game currency exchange (accessible via Alva after Act 3 Cruel) provides a transparent and secure method, displaying the current market rate for exchanging Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs for Greater Jeweller's Orbs. The trading website may offer cheaper options but requires more effort and carries a risk of scams. When using the trading website, filter by Exalted Orb buyout price to see accurate pricing.

By employing these farming and trading strategies, players can significantly increase their chances of acquiring the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orbs and enhance their Path of Exile 2 endgame builds.