An '''Orb of Scouring''' is a [[currency]] item that can be used to remove all random [[modifier]]s from a [[magic]] or [[rare]] piece of [[equipment]]. [[Modifiers#Implicit_modifiers|Implicit modifiers]], [[quality]], [[sockets]], and [[links]] are not removed, as well as affixes protected by [[Master#Meta-crafting mods|meta-crafting mods]].<ref name="Development Manifesto" />
An '''Orb of Scouring''' is a [[currency]] item that can be used to remove all random [[modifier]]s from a [[magic]] or [[rare]] piece of [[equipment]]. [[Modifiers#Implicit modifiers|Implicit modifiers]], [[quality]], [[sockets]], and [[links]] are not removed, as well as affixes protected by [[Master#Meta-crafting mods|meta-crafting mods]].<ref name="Development Manifesto" />
==Obtaining==
When an Orb of Scouring removes all but one modifier, the item will be downgraded to magic instead of normal. (With two modifiers, the item will remain rare.)
[[Yeena]] sells Orbs of Scouring for 4 [[Orb of Chance|Orbs of Chance]] in Act 2.
[[Catarina]] starts selling a set of 30 Orbs of Scouring for 96 [[Orb of Chance|Orbs of Chance]] at level 6.
{{Item acquisition}}
[[Vendor]]ing a [[rare]] item with only two explicit modifiers will result in an Orb of Scouring. Such an item can only be crafted by using a {{il|Regal Orb}} on a [[magic]] item with one explicit modifier.
Vendoring a rare item with only two explicit modifiers will result in an Orb of Scouring. Such an item can only be crafted by using a [[Regal Orb]] on a magic item with one explicit modifier.
* A set of 5 {{il|Emperor's Luck}}<sup>1</sup> can be exchanged for five Orbs of Scouring.
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<sup>1</sup>Not guaranteed (set grants 5 of any random currency)
| 1× {{il|Orb of Scouring}}
| Any rare item with 2 affixes. This can be created by using a {{il|Regal Orb}} on a one-affix magic item or by using an {{il|Orb of Annulment}} on a rare item.
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It can also be bought by using 4x {{il|Orb of Chance}}, see [[Currency#Vendor prices chart|Vendor Currency Exchange Chart]].
==Version history==
==Version history==
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{{VersionHistoryRow|0.7.2}}
{{Version history table row|0.9.5|
* Increased rarity of Orb of Scouring currency item
* Reduced the drop rate of Orbs of Scouring, Scrolls of Wisdom and Portal Scrolls (scrolls can easily be obtained from vendors now.)
{{VersionHistoryRow|0.6.8}}
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* Added item Orb of Souring: converts an item into its plain base type
{{Version history table row|0.9.3e|
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* Increased the drop rate of Orb of Scouring by 25%.
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{{Version history table row|0.9.3b|
* Changed Orb of Scouring, Jeweler's Orb, Orb of Fusing to only drop in level 12+ areas because they were too complicated for early players.
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{{Version history table row|0.8.5|
* Increased Orb of Scouring stack size to 15.
* Increased relative drop rate of Armour Shards, Orbs of Scouring, Jeweler's Orbs.
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{{Version history table row|0.7.2|
* Increased rarity of Orb of Scouring currency item.
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{{Version history table row|0.7.1|
* Fixed Orb of Scouring to clear required level.
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{{Version history table row|0.6.8|
* Added item Orb of Scouring: converts an item into its plain base type.
When an Orb of Scouring removes all but one modifier, the item will be downgraded to magic instead of normal. (With two modifiers, the item will remain rare.)
Orb of Scouring can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
1
Erased from MemoryErased from MemoryA foe feared for an aeon falls and is scoured from the pages of history.You will slay a very powerful foe and it will drop an Orb of Scouring.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Random divination card set exchange
A
Vendoring a rare item with only two explicit modifiers will result in an Orb of Scouring. Such an item can only be crafted by using a Regal OrbRegal OrbStack Size: 20Upgrades a magic item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added. on a magic item with one explicit modifier.
Result
Item mods
1× Orb of ScouringOrb of ScouringStack Size: 30Removes all modifiers from an itemRight click this item then left click on a magic or rare item to apply it.
Any rare item with 2 affixes. This can be created by using a Regal OrbRegal OrbStack Size: 20Upgrades a magic item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Current modifiers are retained and a new one is added. on a one-affix magic item or by using an 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. on a rare item.
It can also be bought by using 4x Orb of ChanceOrb of ChanceStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a random rarityRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., see Vendor Currency Exchange Chart.