Three-line takeaway
- Hoard the orbs that add or change modifiers. Spend the orbs that unlock sockets / quality on gear you will wear for an act.
- Gold (if present in your patch) is for vendors and gambling with a budget, not for panic rerolls.
- Never buy gold or items for real money.
Screenshot slot: replace with your own EA / 1.0 capture (images/user/)
Early: keep vs spend
| Keep | Spend |
|---|---|
| Exalted / chaos-equivalents that slam new mods | Wisdom / portal scrolls if those still exist as items |
| Regals that turn magic into rare on a high-base | Quality on a weapon you will replace in 20 minutes |
| Anything labelled “unmaking” / refund | A single socket craft on the chest you are wearing now |
If you do not recognise an orb, stash it. Identify it in town, not in a pack.
Trade
Use official trade only. See FAQ — trading safety. Price-fixing and Discord DMs are how new players lose a week of currency.
FAQ
What is a divine worth in PoE 2?
Whatever the league says on day 3. Check poe2.ninja / official rates, not a screenshot from last month.