Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)

Item Rarity Explained

POE 2 - Item Rarity Explained

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) features four item rarities: Normal, Magic, Rare, and Unique items. Check out our guide to learn more about Item Rarity as well as how to upgrade item rarity.

Item Rarity Explained

Four Item Rarities Available

Type Description

Normal Items
・Most simple weapons in the game
・Can have a single modifier
・Item name will be in a white text box

Magic Items
・Available as drops from enemies, found in crates in the overworld, or crafted from a Normal item
・Can have at least two modifiers
・Item name will be in a blue text box

Rare Items
・Available as drops from stronger enemies or crafted from a Magic item
・Can have up to 6 modifiers
・Item name will be in a gold text box

Unique Items
・Available as loot from enemies
・Has modifiers unique to the item
・Item icon is different from previous rarities
・Item name will be in an orange text box

Path of Exile 2 features four rarities for the items in the game: Normal, Magic, Rare, and Unique. While players can find or craft most of the items, Unique items can only be found with specific methods such as successfully defeating a boss.

How to Upgrade Item Rarity

Use Currency Items to Upgrade Gear Up to Rare Items

Use Currency Items to Upgrade Gear

Players can use an Orb of Transmutation to upgrade a Normal item to a Magic item while a Regal Orb can be used upgrade a Magic item to a Rare item.

On the other hand, players that have extra or unwanted gear can disenchant them at the Magic Item vendor. This allows you to gather currency items such as Orbs of Transmutation or Regal Orbs to use on other items.

List Of Currency For Upgrading Item Rarity

Currency Use/Purpose
Transmutation Orb Upgrades a normal item to a magic item with 1 modifier
Regal Orb Upgrades a magic item to a rare item
Alchemy Orb Upgrades a normal item to a rare with 4 modifiers
Essences Upgrades a normal item to a magic item with a specific modifier

Crafting Guide

Path of Exile 2 Related Guides

Path of Exile 2 Tips and Tricks

Beginner's Guide

Gameplay Mechanics

Character Creation Guide Currency Exchange Explained
How to Ascend Classes How to Block
How to Dodge How to Fast Travel
How to Get and Use Sacred Water How to Get Through the Red Walls
How to Refill Flasks How to Show the Overlay Map
How to Trade How to Unlock Pets
What is the Max Level? What Happens When You Die?

Game and Character Progression

Best Ways to Farm and Spend Gold Endgame Guide: What to Do After the Campaign?
Hardcore Guide Hideout Location and How to Unlock
How to Ascend Classes How to Farm Uniques
How to Increase Damage How to Increase Defense
How to Make a Good Build How to Power Level Alts
Leveling Guide: How to Get XP Fast List of Permanent Buffs from the Campaign
Missables and One-Time Events Guide -

Gear and Crafting

Are There Vendor Recipes? Crafting Guide
How to Always Show Items on Ground How to Get Corrupted Items
How to Hide Your Helmet How to Identify Items and Equipment
How to Increase Inventory Size How to Use Corruption Altars
How to Use Reforging Benches Item Rarity Explained
Sell, Salvage, or Disenchant Equipment? Sockets Explained

Stats and Skills Guides

Best Defensive Stat How to Get and Use Persistent Buffs
How to Get Ascendancy Skill Points How to Get More Skill Slots
How to Increase Charm Slots How to Increase Support Gem Slots
How to Level Up Skills How to Respec Passives
How to Use Jewel Sockets Weapon Set Skill Points Explained
Weapon Specialization Guide: How to Swap Weapons -

Settings and Multiplayer

Can You Adjust Game Difficulty? Best PC Settings and Keyboard Bindings
Gateway Guide Guild Features and How to Join
How to Change Your Character's Name How to Change Voice and Text Language
How to Get Loot Filters on Console How to Get More Character Slots
How to Link Items in Chat How to Revive Party Members
How to Use and Customize Chat Box List of All Chat Commands
Is There Controller Support? Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Coop
Party Bonuses and Group Scaling Explained Stash Tab Sale Schedule and Prices
Should You Choose Mouse or WASD? -

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