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Path of Exile's Unusual Economy

Path of Exile operates on a barter system. That means it doesn't have the usual 'gold-silver-copper' or any kind of monetary system. Players trade with each other using goods. Although this may have been a natural progression of the system, some items ultimately became treated as currency.

These items are quite common, though some do have increased value due to their rarity. They are the PoE orbs, and as items, they have their functions aside from being a currency. The orbs or items that get used the most as currency are the Chaos Orb, Exalted Orb, and the Mirror of Kalandra.

The Chaos Orb rerolls a random modifier of a rare quality item. It's an ingredient in crafting, or at least, what counts as crafting in Path of Exile. Exalted Orbs add another modifier to a rare item. Lastly, the Mirror creates a copy of the item.

These three would be like the copper, silver, and gold standards in other games, and in that order, too. Chaos Orbs are the least valuable, while Mirrors are the rarest and most valuable. Still, due to the item system, they cannot be traded for each other at a set price.

What Should Players Trade Chaos Orbs for in PoE?

Path of Exile has a complex system of trade in terms of currencies used, conversion-rates, the mechanics of trading, but the complexity of the system means that it is extremely rewarding for players who know how it works, that being said, with such a dizzying array of potential products, it's easy for new players to get overwhelmed. With that in min,d we'll go over the best ways to spend Orbs of Chaos or other currencies:

1. Weapons

   One of the best uses of Chaos Orbs in PoE is purchasing a weapon. This will provide an immediate and noticeable DPS jump for any build. Good deals will not require players to break the bank in orbs, either. Some items that players should look out for at good prices include: Starforge, a powerful Two-Handed weapon that provides amazing damage, a good Life bonus, and other unique modifiers to Physical damage, which can reach 720 physical DPS. For good rolls, a Starforge can go for around 30 Exalted Orbs. Atziri's Disfavor is one of the best Two-Handed axes in Path of Exile. It comes loaded with high damage and allows support gems, granting extremely high potential DPS. The axe will set players back by 25 Exalted Orbs for a well-rolled one. Regardless of what a player's build is, they will be able to, with relative ease, find a weapon that will be an upgrade on the marketplace. A weapon should be a priority for players with Orbs to spend.

2. Armor

   Armor comes in a close second as far as priorities for a player goes. A good armor set is fundamental to every single build in PoE, and browsing the marketplace for appropriately rolled armor sets can be, and sometimes might exceed, the impact of a best-in-slot weapon. Some noticeable pieces to keep an eye out for include the Legacy of Kaom's Heart, which is the single highest Life bonus in the game. It can reach upwards of 3,000 extra lives on certain builds and is utterly essential for tank-based or life-based builds. However, a warning: a legacy version of Kaom's Heart costs 1,000 Exalted Orbs, which is an exorbitant, if not unattainable, amount of PoE currency for most players. Shavronne's Wrapping allows for Low-Life/Energy builds, which are very popular among players. Shavronne provides 140-200% increased energy shield; its price starts at 200 Exalted Orbs. As players can tell, purchasing god-roll armor doesn't come cheap, but when it comes to build quality and impact on a character's power, it couldn't be more important.

3. Other Currencies

   There are numerous types of currencies in PoE, making it challenging to keep track of them all. It's important to note that currencies in PoE aren't the gold coins from other MMOs. In Path of Exile, a currency is an item that has some utility and baseline market value; because of that, many different items become standard trading currencies. The most basic and accepted one is Orbs of Chaos, but, of course, there are countless others, and it makes sense to convert Orbs of Chaos to another currency or vice versa. There are several factors that may lead players to consider this, including the part of the league they are currently in or the exact item they hope to trade for. A more valuable currency is the Exalted Orb, which can be bought with Chaos Orbs at a rate of 40-70 Chaos Orbs per Exalted Orb. They can be used to enhance rare equipment with a new affix. Since they are crucial in crafting high-end items, they are comparatively more expensive than Chaos Orbs. Another premium currency player can convert Chaos Orbs to Mirrors of Kalanda. These can be converted at a rate of around 75k Chaos Orbs per Mirror. They are used to duplicate any piece of non-unique equipment. Mirrors are extremely rare and are used to duplicate only the absolute best rare items available. Mirrors can be used in "Mirror Services," where a player will duplicate an item for another player. Depending on what a player is looking for, it is beneficial to have a combination of different currencies, since sellers will sometimes specify which one they're looking for.

4. Powerleveling or runs

   Another valuable use of Orbs, which can save a lot of time in the long run, is spending orbs on gear farming runs or powerleveling a new character/build. Many players will accept Orbs as payment to boost lower-level players through end-game content, thereby giving them a significant boost to their EXP and enabling them to farm efficiently. These services are a fantastic use for orbs and are never a bad idea. Labrynth runs are a great idea, and full-loot runs will provide players with a healthy collection of new items and drops.