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A currency item is an item that can be used to achieve an effect, usually crafting on an item, paying a vendor, or a crafting bench cost.

List of currency items

Basic currency

ItemStack
size
DescriptionHelp textDrop
level
Armourer's ScrapFile:Armourer's Scrap inventory icon.pngArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 40Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.File:Armourer's Scrap inventory icon.png40Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.1
Artificer's OrbFile:Artificer's Orb inventory icon.pngArtificer's OrbStack Size: 20Adds a socket to a martial weapon or armourRight click this item then left click an armour or martial weapon to apply it.File:Artificer's Orb inventory icon.png20Adds a socket to a martial weapon or armourRight click this item then left click an armour or martial weapon to apply it.2
Blacksmith's WhetstoneFile:Blacksmith's Whetstone inventory icon.pngBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack.
File:Blacksmith's Whetstone inventory icon.png
20Improves the quality of a weaponRight click this item then left click a martial weapon to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
Shift click to unstack.
2
Chaos OrbFile:Chaos Orb inventory icon.pngChaos OrbStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier and augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
File:Chaos Orb inventory icon.png
20Removes a random modifier and augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
2
Exalted OrbFile:Exalted Orb inventory icon.pngExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
Shift click to unstack.
File:Exalted Orb inventory icon.png
20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers.
Shift click to unstack.
2
Greater Jeweller's OrbFile:Greater Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.pngGreater Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 3 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.File:Greater Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.png20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 3 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.
Lesser Jeweller's OrbFile:Lesser Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.pngLesser Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 2 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.File:Lesser Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.png20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 2 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.
Orb of AlchemyFile:Orb of Alchemy inventory icon.pngOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with 4 modifiersRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.File:Orb of Alchemy inventory icon.png20Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with 4 modifiersRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.2
Orb of AnnulmentOrb of AnnulmentStack Size: 20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.20Removes a random modifier from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.2
Orb of AugmentationFile:Orb of Augmentation inventory icon.pngOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.File:Orb of Augmentation inventory icon.png30Augments a magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers.2
Orb of ChanceFile:Orb of Chance inventory icon.pngOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrade a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.File:Orb of Chance inventory icon.png20Upgrade a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.2
Orb of TransmutationFile:Orb of Transmutation inventory icon.pngOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.File:Orb of Transmutation inventory icon.png40Upgrades a normal item to a rare item with 1 modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.2
Perfect Jeweller's OrbFile:Perfect Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.pngPerfect Jeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 4 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.File:Perfect Jeweller's Orb inventory icon.png20Adds a socket to a skill gem with 4 socketsRight click this item then left click a skill gem to apply it.
Regal OrbFile:Regal Orb inventory icon.pngRegal OrbStack Size: 20Upgrades a magic item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.
Shift click to unstack.
File:Regal Orb inventory icon.png
20Upgrades a magic item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added.
Shift click to unstack.
2
Scroll of WisdomFile:Scroll of Wisdom inventory icon.pngScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.File:Scroll of Wisdom inventory icon.png40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.1
Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack.
20Corrupts an item, modifying it unpredictablyRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again.
Shift click to unstack.
2

Shards

Shards of currency items are obtained primarily by disenchanting items with rarity. These can be combined to form complete currency items by stacking them.

ItemStack
size
Help textDrop
level
Alchemy ShardFile:Alchemy Shard inventory icon.pngAlchemy ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alchemy.File:Alchemy Shard inventory icon.png20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alchemy.1
Artificer ShardFile:Artificer Shard inventory icon.pngArtificer ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb.File:Artificer Shard inventory icon.png10A stack of 10 shards becomes an Artificer's Orb.1
Regal ShardFile:Regal Shard inventory icon.pngRegal ShardStack Size: 10A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal OrbFile:Regal Shard inventory icon.png10A stack of 10 shards becomes a Regal Orb1
Transmutation ShardFile:Transmutation Shard inventory icon.pngTransmutation ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation.File:Transmutation Shard inventory icon.png20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation.1

Essences

Essences are a type of currency item used for crafting equipment, upgrading the item's rarity and adding a modifier of a specific category.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Essence of HasteFile:Essence of Haste inventory icon.pngEssence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a normal item to magic with one speed modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.File:Essence of Haste inventory icon.png10Upgrades a normal item to magic with one speed modifier1
Essence of the BodyFile:Essence of the Body inventory icon.pngEssence of the BodyStack Size: 10Upgrades a normal item to magic with one life modifierRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.File:Essence of the Body inventory icon.png10Upgrades a normal item to magic with one life modifier1
Greater Essence of IceFile:Greater Essence of Ice inventory icon.pngGreater Essence of IceStack Size: 10Upgrades a magic item to a rare item with one cold modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it.File:Greater Essence of Ice inventory icon.png10Upgrades a magic item to a rare item with one cold modifier1
Greater Essence of the BodyFile:Greater Essence of the Body inventory icon.pngGreater Essence of the BodyStack Size: 10Upgrades a magic item to a rare item with one life modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it.File:Greater Essence of the Body inventory icon.png10Upgrades a magic item to a rare item with one life modifier1

Catalysts

Catalysts are a type of currency item that add quality to jewellery, increasing the magnitude of certain categories of modifiers.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Flesh CatalystFile:Flesh Catalyst inventory icon.pngFlesh CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Life modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Right click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
File:Flesh Catalyst inventory icon.png
10Adds quality that enhances Life modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Reaver CatalystFile:Reaver Catalyst inventory icon.pngReaver CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Attack modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Right click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
File:Reaver Catalyst inventory icon.png
10Adds quality that enhances Attack modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Tul's CatalystFile:Tul's Catalyst inventory icon.pngTul's CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Cold modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Right click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
File:Tul's Catalyst inventory icon.png
10Adds quality that enhances Cold modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Xoph's CatalystFile:Xoph's Catalyst inventory icon.pngXoph's CatalystStack Size: 10Adds quality that enhances Fire modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types
Right click this item then left click a ring or amulet to apply it. The maximum quality is 20%.
File:Xoph's Catalyst inventory icon.png
10Adds quality that enhances Fire modifiers on a ring or amulet
Replaces other quality types

Omens

Omens are a type of currency item that can be activated to guarantee a specific condition or crafting outcome. They are automatically consumed when triggered.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Omen of Dextral AnnulmentFile:Omen of Dextral Annulment inventory icon.pngOmen of Dextral AnnulmentWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Dextral Annulment inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only suffix modifiers
Omen of Dextral ExaltationFile:Omen of Dextral Exaltation inventory icon.pngOmen of Dextral ExaltationWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add only suffix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Dextral Exaltation inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add only suffix modifiers
Omen of Greater AnnulmentFile:Omen of Greater Annulment inventory icon.pngOmen of Greater AnnulmentWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove two modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Greater Annulment inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove two modifiers
Omen of Greater ExaltationFile:Omen of Greater Exaltation inventory icon.pngOmen of Greater ExaltationWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add two random modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Greater Exaltation inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add two random modifiers
Omen of Sinistral AnnulmentFile:Omen of Sinistral Annulment inventory icon.pngOmen of Sinistral AnnulmentWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Sinistral Annulment inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Orb of Annulment will remove only prefix modifiers
Omen of Sinistral ExaltationFile:Omen of Sinistral Exaltation inventory icon.pngOmen of Sinistral ExaltationWhile this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add only prefix modifiersRight click this item in your inventory to set it to be active. This item is consumed when triggered.File:Omen of Sinistral Exaltation inventory icon.png1While this item is active in your inventory your next Exalted Orb will add only prefix modifiers

Distilled emotions

Distilled emotions are a type of currency item that can be used on amulets and waystones to instil them, allocating a notable passive skill while the amulet is equipped or adding Delirium modifiers to your waystones.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Distilled DespairFile:Distilled Despair inventory icon.pngDistilled DespairStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Despair inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled DisgustFile:Distilled Disgust inventory icon.pngDistilled DisgustStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Disgust inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled GreedFile:Distilled Greed inventory icon.pngDistilled GreedStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Greed inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled GuiltFile:Distilled Guilt inventory icon.pngDistilled GuiltStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Guilt inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled IreFile:Distilled Ire inventory icon.pngDistilled IreStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Ire inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled ParanoiaFile:Distilled Paranoia inventory icon.pngDistilled ParanoiaStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Paranoia inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1
Distilled SufferingFile:Distilled Suffering inventory icon.pngDistilled SufferingStack Size: 10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of DeliriumRight click this item to open the Instilling window.File:Distilled Suffering inventory icon.png10Can be consumed with other Distilled Emotions to Instil Amulets with Notable Passive Skills or Waystones with Layers of Delirium1

Runes

Runes are a type of currency item that can be socketed into certain equipment items to add enchantment modifiers of a certain category.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Body RuneFile:Body Rune inventory icon.pngBody RuneStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: Leeches 3% of Physical Damage as Life
Armour: +25 to maximum Life
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Body Rune inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: Leeches 3% of Physical Damage as Life
Armour: +25 to maximum Life
2
Desert RuneFile:Desert Rune inventory icon.pngDesert RuneStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: Adds 7 to 11 Fire Damage
Armour: +12% to Fire Resistance
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Desert Rune inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: Adds 7 to 11 Fire Damage
Armour: +12% to Fire Resistance
2
Glacial RuneFile:Glacial Rune inventory icon.pngGlacial RuneStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: Adds 6 to 10 Cold Damage
Armour: +12% to Cold Resistance
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Glacial Rune inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: Adds 6 to 10 Cold Damage
Armour: +12% to Cold Resistance
2
Mind RuneFile:Mind Rune inventory icon.pngMind RuneStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: Leeches 2% of Physical Damage as Mana
Armour: +20 to maximum Mana
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Mind Rune inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: Leeches 2% of Physical Damage as Mana
Armour: +20 to maximum Mana
2

Soul cores

Soul cores are a type of currency item that can be socketed into certain equipment items to add enchantment modifiers that provide unique or unusual effects.

ItemStack
size
DescriptionDrop
level
Soul Core of AzcapaFile:Soul Core of Azcapa inventory icon.pngSoul Core of AzcapaStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: +15 to Spirit
Armour: 10% increased Rarity of Items found
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Soul Core of Azcapa inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: +15 to Spirit
Armour: 10% increased Rarity of Items found
Soul Core of QuipolatlFile:Soul Core of Quipolatl inventory icon.pngSoul Core of QuipolatlStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: 5% increased Attack Speed
Armour: 10% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Soul Core of Quipolatl inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: 5% increased Attack Speed
Armour: 10% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You
Soul Core of TicabaFile:Soul Core of Ticaba inventory icon.pngSoul Core of TicabaStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: +12% to Critical Damage Bonus
Armour: Hits against you have 10% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Soul Core of Ticaba inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: +12% to Critical Damage Bonus
Armour: Hits against you have 10% reduced Critical Damage Bonus
Soul Core of TopotanteFile:Soul Core of Topotante inventory icon.pngSoul Core of TopotanteStack Size: 40Martial Weapons: Attacks with this Weapon Penetrate 15% Elemental Resistances
Armour: 15% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold
Place into an empty socket on equipment items. Once socketed it cannot be removed.
File:Soul Core of Topotante inventory icon.png
40Martial Weapons: Attacks with this Weapon Penetrate 15% Elemental Resistances
Armour: 15% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold

Version history

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