Scroll of Wisdom

Scroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.

Acquisition
Drop level: 1Vendor Offer
1x Scroll FragmentMetadata
Item class: Currency Item
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyIdentification

A Scroll of Wisdom is a currency item that can be used to identify Unidentified items and strongboxes. This reveals their modifiers, and in the case of items, allows them to be equipped. Scroll of Wisdom is the most commonly-dropped currency item in Path of Exile. Newly created characters start with 3 Scrolls of Wisdom in the bottom left corner of their inventory.

Item acquisition

Scroll of Wisdom can drop anywhere.

Recipes

Scroll of Wisdom can be created from the following recipes:

Amount	Part	Description	Meta
5	Scroll FragmentScroll FragmentStack Size: 5A stack of 5 fragments becomes a Scroll of Wisdom.	N/A	M
1	Lasting ImpressionsLasting ImpressionsA hand scrawls on a wall, or carves into bone, a tale that undoes the world and teaches those who come after.You will read something written long ago.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.	15x Scroll of Wisdom	M
3	The ScholarThe Scholar340x Scroll of WisdomIt is with the smallest of words that we find the largest of truths.	40x Scroll of Wisdom	M
1	The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.	Random divination card set exchange	A

Parts	Result
1×Portal ScrollPortal ScrollStack Size: 40Creates a portal to townRight click on this item to use it.	1×Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
1×Orb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a normal item to a magic itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.	4×Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
1×Orb of AlterationOrb of AlterationStack Size: 20Reforges a magic item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it.	4×Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
1×Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 40Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity armours. The maximum quality is 20%.	2×Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
1×Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a weaponRight click this item then left click a weapon to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity weapons. The maximum quality is 20%.	4×Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.

One Scroll of Wisdom sells to vendors for one Scroll FragmentScroll FragmentStack Size: 5A stack of 5 fragments becomes a Scroll of Wisdom..

Strategy

It is advised for players to keep a stack of Scrolls of Wisdom in their inventory in order to identify items or strongboxes without needing to return to their stash.

Items

Identified magic, rare, unique items sell for different currency items than their unidentified variants. Generally, these alternative currencies are rarer and more valuable than their counterparts.

• Unidentified rare items sell for Transmutation ShardTransmutation ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation.s, while identified items can sell for Alteration ShardAlteration ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alteration.s and Alchemy ShardAlchemy ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alchemy.s. Thus, it is generally recommended to identify unidentified rare items before selling them to a vendor. This is because Orbs of AlterationOrb of AlterationStack Size: 20Reforges a magic item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. and Orbs of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. are generally more desirable than Orbs of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a normal item to a magic itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it..

Strongboxes

It may be desirable to identify Strongboxes for two reasons.

• Scouting out difficult modifiers. Some modifiers that can appear on Strongboxes may be especially deadly to certain characters. Examples include Frigid - Casts Ice Nova, Chest plays warning sound (Hidden) (Prefix) and Putrifying - Detonates nearby corpses, Chest plays warning sound (Hidden) (Prefix). This may be more relevant for Hardcore players.

• Rolling Strongboxes. When rarer, more rewarding strongboxes like Operative's Strongbox, Arcanist's Strongbox, and Cartographer's Strongbox are encountered, it may be more desirable to identify the strongbox and use currency like Orb of AlterationOrb of AlterationStack Size: 20Reforges a magic item with new random modifiersRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it., 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. and Orb of AlchemyOrb of AlchemyStack Size: 20Upgrades a normal item to a rare itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. to find more desirable modifiers.

Acquisition

For players struggling to acquire Scrolls of Wisdom (especially on low-level characters), it is advised that Orb of TransmutationOrb of TransmutationStack Size: 40Upgrades a normal item to a magic itemRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it., Blacksmith's WhetstoneBlacksmith's WhetstoneStack Size: 20Improves the quality of a weaponRight click this item then left click a weapon to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity weapons. The maximum quality is 20%., and Armourer's ScrapArmourer's ScrapStack Size: 40Improves the quality of an armourRight click this item then left click an armour to apply it. Has greater effect on lower-rarity armours. The maximum quality is 20%. are all currency items that are very common and sell to vendors for a significant amount of Wisdom Scrolls.

Vendors

• Vendors sell normal armour, shields, and weapons with level requirements below Level 6 for 1 Scroll of Wisdom Nessa, Yeena, and Clarissa sell low-level magic wands and normal belts for 2 Scrolls each, and normal flasks, rings, and Portal ScrollPortal ScrollStack Size: 40Creates a portal to townRight click on this item to use it.s for 3 Scrolls each. The first few gems (early levels 1-3) are available for Scrolls also.

Related unique items

The following unique items are related to Scrolls of Wisdom and the mechanics of identification:

Item	Base Item		Stats
Perandus SignetPerandus Signet Paua Ring+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(25-30) to maximum Mana (45-65)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 2% increased Experience gain 2% increased Intelligence for each Unique Item Equipped 3% chance for Slain monsters to drop an additional Scroll of Wisdom"Our warehouses are bursting. Our vaults are full. But our minds are still hungry." - Medici Perandus, Prefect to the Treasury	Paua Ring	1	+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(25-30) to maximum Mana (45-65)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate 2% increased Experience gain 2% increased Intelligence for each Unique Item Equipped 3% chance for Slain monsters to drop an additional Scroll of Wisdom
Cloak of Tawm'r IsleyCloak of Tawm'r Isley Savant's RobeEnergy Shield: (287-396) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 56, 152 IntSocketed Minion Gems are Supported by Level 16 Life Leech (150-200)% increased Energy Shield Minions cannot be Blinded Minions have 15% chance to Blind Enemies on hit Found Magic Items drop IdentifiedRenowned by those distinguished, Exalted by the few. He skulks in darkness, and watches from beneath the city.	Savant's Robe	56	Socketed Minion Gems are Supported by Level 16 Life Leech (150-200)% increased Energy Shield Minions cannot be Blinded Minions have 15% chance to Blind Enemies on hit Found Magic Items drop Identified

Version history

Version	Changes
3.24.0	Scrolls of Wisdom can now be used on items that are Corrupted. As a result of this, most items that previously dropped identified now drop unidentified.
0.9.5d	Doubled the yield of the vendor recipe that gives you Scrolls of Wisdom for low currency. Added the ability to trade one Portal Scroll to receive one Scroll of Wisdom.
0.9.5b	Increased the drop rate of Scrolls of Wisdom by 50%.
0.9.5	Reduced the drop rate of Orbs of Scouring, Scrolls of Wisdom and Portal Scrolls (scrolls can easily be obtained from vendors now.) Applied the "currency drop penalty" to Skill Gems and Scrolls also. This penalty applies if you're playing in an area far lower level than you are. Reduced the number of Scrolls of Wisdom you start with to 3.
0.9.3d	Increased the drop rate of Scrolls of Wisdom (again) and Skill/Support Gems.
0.9.3c	Improved the drop rate of Scrolls of Wisdom.
0.8.7	Reduced drop rate of Scroll of Wisdom to increase Portal Scroll.
0.8.6	Reduced chance of currency items dropping by 25%. Instead, scrolls are more common.
0.8.3	New players now start with five Scrolls of Wisdom (until we add vendors).
0.5.13	Reduced scroll of wisdom drop rate.