Orb of Alteration
Drop level: 2Metadata
Item class: Currency Item
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyRerollMagic
An Orb of Alteration is a currency item that can be used to re-roll the random modifiers on a piece of magic equipment.
Obtaining
Orbs of Alteration are common currency items that can be dropped by slain monsters, chests/destructible loot containers, and from Arcanist's Strongboxes. An Orb of Alteration can also be purchased from vendors in exchange for 4 Orbs of AugmentationOrb of AugmentationStack Size: 30Augments a magic item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a magic item to apply it. Magic items can have up to two random modifiers..
Orbs of Alteration can also be obtained by combining 20 Alteration ShardsAlteration ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alteration., which are in turn obtained by selling identified items of any rarity to a vendor. Certain modifiers are worth more than others. Multiple modifiers grant more shards, which generally makes identifying rare items the most Scroll of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.-efficient method of obtaining shards.
Spending
Orbs of Alteration are widely used by all players at all stages of the game. During the early leveling phase, they can be used to quickly craft decent magic equipment before more powerful rare equipment is available. At higher levels, they are often used to change the affixes of a magic map to ones that are more desirable, such as more Magic Monsters. When crafting high-end rare equipment, many Orbs of Alteration are typically consumed on an item in an attempt to roll two desired affixes before 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. is applied to continue the crafting process.
Vendor recipes and purchases
Orbs of Alteration can be used to purchase various items from vendors, including maps, skill gems, and magic or rare equipment. One obtains 4 Scrolls of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it. by selling an Orb of Alteration to any vendor. A Jeweller's OrbJeweller's OrbStack Size: 20Reforges the number of sockets on an itemRight click this item then left click a socketed item to apply it. The item's quality increases the chances of obtaining more sockets. can be purchased from in Act 2 and onwards in exchange for 2 Orbs of Alteration.
Orbs of Alteration are also used in a few vendor recipes.
Crafting benches
Furthermore, Orbs of Alteration are also useful for a very large number of Crafting Bench recipes.
Item acquisition
Orb of Alteration can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Orb of Alteration can be created from the following recipes:
Amount | Part | Description | Meta |
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20 | Alteration ShardAlteration ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Alteration. | — | M |
1 | Society's RemorseSociety's Remorse110x Orb of AlterationWe live to dream of worlds we aren't in, a false narrative that we use to fill our souls with doubt; The world is already beautiful, there's no need to dream. | 10x Orb of Alteration | M |
3 | A Sea of BlueA Sea of Blue313x Orb of AlterationThe harvest ended, the floods began. | 13x Orb of Alteration | M |
2 | AcclimatisationAcclimatisation220x Orb of AlterationThe world is ever-changing. Once-lush woods now lost beneath shifting sands, Great cities now drown beneath turbulent waters. Adapt or perish. | 20x Orb of Alteration | M |
5 | Emperor's LuckEmperor's Luck55x CurrencyThe house always wins. | 5x currency (random) | M |
1 | The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize. | Random divination card set exchange | A |
Usage in recipes
Orb of Alteration is used in the following recipes:
Result | Amount | Part | Description | Meta |
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Mirror Arrow of Prismatic ClonesMirror Arrow of Prismatic ClonesAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Prismatic, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, a clone is summoned. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver to fire random elemental arrows which convert all physical damage to the chosen element and deal no damage of other damage types.Base duration is 20.00 seconds Maximum of 3 Clones that fire Elemental Arrows Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | Blink Arrow of Prismatic ClonesBlink Arrow of Prismatic ClonesAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Prismatic, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, you are teleported to it and a clone is summoned at your old location. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver to fire random elemental arrows which convert all physical damage to the chosen element and deal no damage of other damage types.Base duration is 20.00 seconds Maximum of 3 Clones that fire Elemental Arrows Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | Mirror Arrow of Prismatic Clones | M |
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. | |||
Blink ArrowBlink ArrowAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, you are teleported to it and a clone is summoned at your old location. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver.Base duration is 3.00 seconds (0-47)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | Mirror ArrowMirror ArrowAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, a clone is summoned. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver.Base duration is 3.00 seconds (0-47)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | — | M |
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. | |||
Mirror ArrowMirror ArrowAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, a clone is summoned. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver.Base duration is 3.00 seconds (0-47)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | Blink ArrowBlink ArrowAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, you are teleported to it and a clone is summoned at your old location. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver.Base duration is 3.00 seconds (0-47)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | Mirror Arrow | M |
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. | |||
Mirror Arrow of Bombarding ClonesMirror Arrow of Bombarding ClonesAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, a clone is summoned. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver to fire arrows into the air to land around a target.Base duration is 20.00 seconds Maximum of 3 Clones that fire Arrows upwards Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | 1 | Blink Arrow of Bombarding ClonesBlink Arrow of Bombarding ClonesAttack, Minion, Duration, Movement, Travel, Bow Level: (1-20) Cost: (14-20) Mana Cooldown Time: 3.00 sec Can Store 1 Use(s)Requires Level 10Fires an arrow at the target destination. When the arrow lands, you are teleported to it and a clone is summoned at your old location. The clone is a minion that uses your bow and quiver to fire arrows into the air to land around a target.Base duration is 20.00 seconds Maximum of 3 Clones that fire Arrows upwards Minions deal (0-57)% more Damage Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (2-40)% increased Cooldown Recovery RatePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. | Mirror Arrow of Bombarding Clones | M |
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. |
Version history
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0.9.5 |
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0.6.8 |
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