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A '''unique item''' is an [[item]] with a [[unique]] rarity, with a distinct and specific name, different artwork from the base item, and a predetermined list of [[modifier]]s. They can be identified by a distinct orange-brown banner on the item's tooltip, 

Currently there are '''{{drop enabled unique item count}}''' released unique items, including [[maps]] and items with modifier variants.

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==Mechanics==
Unique items usually inherit the [[implicit modifier]]s of their base item if one exists. 

Unique items generally provide one or more exclusive modifiers not available in the regular affix pool that can sometimes even enable completely new builds.

Most [[currency]] items that reforge, add, or remove modifiers do not work on unique items.

==Unique item types==
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| [[File:Jewellery item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique jewellery|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique jewellery|Jewellery]]</span>
{{flatlist|
* [[List of unique amulets|Amulets]]
* [[List of unique belts|Belts]]
* [[List of unique rings|Rings]]
}}
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| [[File:Armour item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique armour|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique armour|Armour]]</span>
{{flatlist|
* [[List of unique body armours|Body armours]]
* [[List of unique boots|Boots]]
* [[List of unique gloves|Gloves]]
* [[List of unique helmets|Helmets]]
* [[List of unique shields|Shields]]
* [[List of unique quivers|Quivers]]
}}
|-
| [[File:Weapon item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique weapons|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique weapons|Weapons]]</span>
{{flatlist|
* [[List of unique axes|Axes]]
* [[List of unique bows|Bows]] 
* [[List of unique claws|Claws]]
* [[List of unique crossbows|Crossbows]]
* [[List of unique daggers|Daggers]]
* [[List of unique flails|Flails]]
* [[List of unique maces|Maces]]
* [[List of unique quarterstaves|Quarterstaves]]
* [[List of unique sceptres|Sceptres]]
* [[List of unique staves|Staves]]
* [[List of unique swords|Swords]]
* [[List of unique traps|Traps]]
* [[List of unique wands|Wands]] 
}}
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| [[File:Off-hand item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique off-hands|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique off-hands|Off-hands]]</span>
{{flatlist|
* [[List of unique foci|Foci]]
* [[List of unique quivers|Quivers]]
* [[List of unique shields|Shields]]
}}
|-
| [[File:Flask item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique flasks|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique flasks|Flasks]]</span>
{{flatlist|
* [[List of unique life flasks|Life]]
* [[List of unique mana flasks|Mana]]
}}
|-
| [[File:Jewel item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique jewels|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique jewels|Jewels]]</span>
|-
| [[File:Map item icon.png|80px|link=List of unique maps|alt=]]
| <span style="font-size: 150%;">[[List of unique maps|Maps]]</span>
|}

==Obtaining unique items==
The following is a non-exhaustive list of ways that unique items can be obtained.

* '''Global drops:''' Unique items can drop randomly from killed [[monster]]s or from [[chest]]s and other environemental loot containers. They have different [[unique item tier|tiers]] of rarity that affect their drop rates. Additionally, their drop rates are influence by [[item rarity]] and [[item quantity]].
* '''[[Orb of Chance]]:''' Global uniques can rarely be obtained by using an {{il|Orb of Chance}} on a normal item.
* '''[[Gambling]]:''' Global uniques can sometimes be obtained when purchasing items from the [[Gambler]].
* '''Drop-restricted uniques:''' Certain unique items can be obtained deterministically from [[boss]]es or various game mechanics.

==Legacy variants==
Like all items, when modifiers are updated between [[Version history|versions]] but existing items are not retroactively changed, unique items can have [[legacy variant]]s. This means that for some uniques, there are better, worse, or completely different versions that can no longer be obtained outside of being traded for in [[permanent league]]s.

Rerolling the item's modifier values with a {{il|Divine Orb}} ''may'' change a modifier's values to match the current version of the unique item, though this is not always consistent. This method will not add new modifiers or remove old modifiers.

==Unique items designed by users==
{{See also|Category:Unique items created by users}}

Prior to the release of [[Early Access]] for [[Path of Exile 2]], several content creators/streamers received a "real-life" [[poewiki:Valdo's Puzzle Box|Valdo's Puzzle Box]]<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/PathOfExile2/comments/1gvgnu9/some_players_received_irl_valdos_puzzle_boxes/</ref><ref>https://puzzlepotato.com/</ref>. Completing the puzzle revealed a key that could be redeemed on the official website for an opportunity to design either a unique item (10% chance) or a [[divination card]] (90% chance), assigned randomly<ref>https://youtu.be/pj8FxWMf4V4?si=fENOSIhunFaOs7Vb&t=5637</ref>. This reward can be redeemed some time after the release of Early Access, which involves a process of the user working with developers at [[Grinding Gear Games]] to design an item.

==Version history==
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* Introduced to the game.
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==See also==
* [[Timeline of unique items]]
* [[List of unique items with legacy variants]]
* [[List of unique items with custom effects]]

==References==
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