Path of Exile 2: How to Get Greater Jeweller\'s Orb

Author : Isabella Jan 17,2025

Path of Exile 2: Mastering the Greater Jeweller's Orb – Farming and Trading Guide

The Greater Jeweller's Orb is a coveted item in Path of Exile 2, allowing you to add a crucial fourth link to your skill gems. This significantly boosts damage and survivability, making it essential for endgame builds. However, obtaining them is challenging due to their low drop rate. This guide outlines effective farming strategies and reliable trading methods.

Farming Greater Jeweller's Orbs

While technically obtainable from any monster, the drop rate is abysmal outside the late-game. The most efficient method focuses on high-tier maps and strategic approaches.

Optimal Farming Setup:

  • 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).
  • Waystone Modifiers: Prioritize Increased Number of Rare Monsters, Increased Pack Size, Increased Item Quantity, Increased Number of Monster Packs, Increased Quantity/Rarity of Items Found, and Rare Monsters have 1 additional modifier.
  • Atlas Skill Tree Node: Crucially, utilize the Local Knowledge node. This boosts Socket Currency drops by 40% in Grass biomes, significantly increasing your chances of finding Greater Jeweller's Orbs (they are considered Socket Currency).
  • Build: A build with strong wave-clear capabilities and solid defenses (e.g., Ice Strike Invoker Monk, Deadeye Ranger, Stormweaver Sorcerer) is highly recommended.

How Local Knowledge Works:

Local Knowledge influences drop rates, favoring Socket Currency in Grass biomes. Lesser, Greater, and Perfect Jeweller's Orbs all fall under this category. Remember, this node also affects other biome drops, so respec out of it when farming non-Grass biomes (Forest and Swamp are acceptable alternatives).

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 provides a more reliable, albeit potentially more expensive, alternative.

In-Game Currency Exchange: This method offers security and convenience. After reaching Act 3 Cruel, speak to Alva and use the exchange to determine the current price in Exalted Orbs/Divine Orbs. Place an order slightly above the market rate for immediate acquisition.

Trading Website: This can offer potentially lower prices, but requires navigating listings and interacting with other players. Use the website's search filters, specifying Exalted Orbs as the buyout price. Use the "Direct Whisper" or "Copy Whisper" function to contact sellers in-game.

By combining these farming and trading strategies, you can significantly improve your chances of acquiring the coveted Greater Jeweller's Orbs and enhance your Path of Exile 2 builds.