Orb 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.
An Orb of Augmentation is a currency item that can be used to enhance a piece of magic rarity equipment with an additional random affix. This can only be used on an item with one affix, since magic items can have at most one prefix and one suffix.
Exalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 20Augments a rare item with a new random modifierRight click this item then left click a rare item to apply it. Rare items can have up to six random modifiers. works similarly but with rare items.
Orbs of Augmentation are most often used to add an additional affix to a magic item with only one affix. They are frequently used often in conjunction with an 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. and 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..
At low levels, they may be used to quickly craft useful magic items before stronger rare items can be found to replace them. They are also used on strongboxes to potentially improve the items dropped. At high levels, Orbs of Augmentation are used in conjunction with 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. to craft magic items with top-tier affixes as the first step in a long crafting process to produce a high-end rare item. They are also used to craft desirable affixes on maps.
Orbs of Augmentation can be used to purchase certain low-level magic items directly from vendors. One can also purchase an 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. in exchange for 4 Orbs of Augmentation from Nessa and many other vendors.
Granite FlaskGranite FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 27Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ×1 (Physical Damage) or Ruby FlaskRuby FlaskLasts 8.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use +40% to Fire Resistance +5% to maximum Fire ResistanceRequires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ×1 (Fire Damage) or Sapphire FlaskSapphire FlaskLasts 8.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use +40% to Cold Resistance +5% to maximum Cold ResistanceRequires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ×1 (Cold Damage) or Topaz FlaskTopaz FlaskLasts 8.00 Seconds Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use +40% to Lightning Resistance +5% to maximum Lightning ResistanceRequires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ×1 (Lightning Damage)
Ring or amulet with +x to Chaos Resistance ×1
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Orb of Augmentation ×1
Amethyst FlaskAmethyst FlaskLasts 6.50 Seconds Consumes 35 of 65 Charges on use +35% to Chaos ResistanceRequires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. ×1
Lastly, Orbs of Augmentation are used for a very large number of crafting bench recipes.
Item acquisition
Orb of Augmentation can drop anywhere.
Recipes
Orb of Augmentation can be created from the following recipes:
Help text revised to reflect the interaction with catalysts [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
Fixed a bug where Orbs of Augmentation and Exalted Orbs could be used on unidentified maps, providing information about the number of mods on that map.