Fracturing Orbs are a new item inPath of Exile 2, and an important part of the game’s progression. Fracturing Orbs were introduced as part of the0.2.0 update,Dawn of the Hunt. A recurring mechanic from the originalPath of Exile, collecting them isa new kind of endgame activitythat can help bolster your best gear and expand the possibilities for your build when you need it most.
Unlike other important currencies and crafting materials inPath of Exile 2, many of which are dropped randomly and cannot be specifically farmed,there’s really only one known way to get Fracturing Orbs in PoE 2, and it’s a relatively easy task to take on. In case you’re interested in racking up some of these unique crafting materials and reaping their benefits, here’s how I’d recommend going about getting Fracturing Orbs inPath of Exile 2.
How To Get Fracturing Orbs
Corruption & Cleansing
You can begin collecting Fracturing Orbs once you’ve reached the endgame and unlockedPoE 2’s Atlas of Worlds. This is essentially a map you can explore at will, traveling to and unlocking various nodes to gather loot and improve your character. Once you’re on the Atlas,you’ll first want to find a Corrupted Nexus. Look for a map node with a red icon featuring a sort of veiny pattern that looks a little like the classic Windows 3D pipes screensaver.
Corrupted maps tend to spawn in groups. Once you complete and cleanse the corrupted nexus, all the surrounding maps will become cleansed as well. I’ve found that completing the nexus first makes it easier to find Fracturing Orbs.
Travel to any corrupted map node and clear the map, defeating the final boss - whatever it happens to be. As soon as you return, you’ll note thatnearby nodes now register as “cleansed” on the Atlas. This means their modifiers have been reset and their enemies respawned, allowing you to return and complete them again with new sets of challenges.
Each time you defeat a cleansed enemy,there’s a chance a Fracturing Orb will drop. However, do note that these items are still pretty rare, and there’s no guarantee you’ll get one for every kill. If you’re having trouble finding them, some players are selling theirs via the officialPath of Exile 2Trade marketplace; they’re typically goingfor 70-80 Divine Orbsat the time of writing.
How To Use Fracturing Orbs
What “Fracturing” Really Does
As their name implies, Fracturing Orbs “fracture” different modifiers on certain pieces of gear,locking them in permanently despite any other crafting or improvements you may attempt to do. In other words, whichever modifier is fractured can no longer be altered by a Chaos Orb, Divine Orb, Orb of Annulment or Vaal Orb.
However, do note thatthe fractured modifier is always chosen at random, and that Fractured Orbs only work on items that have four or more modifiers. In other words, you’ll only have a 25% chance, at most, of fracturing a particular modifier any time you use a Fractured Orb on a piece of equipment. You may completely waste one by activating it on an item with just one preferable modifier, only to have it lock in one that’s completely useless toyourPoE 2build, effectively destroying the item.
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For these reasons,I’d recommend only using Fracturing Orbs on items that aren’t totally necessary to your build. Maybe you’ve found an armor piece with one modifier you really want, along with three useless ones - use the Fracturing Orb, cross your fingers, and if you don’t get what you want, decon and move on.
Fracturing Orbs can be incredibly useful if applied correctly, especially when combined with Orbs of Annulment. Using these two items in conjunction functionally allows you to customize your equipment’s modifiers, although there’s still a great deal of RNG involved, and you’re never guaranteed to get the desired result. Still, they can have a lot of utility for anyPath of Exile 2build.
