When I first started playing Path of Exile 2, I didn’t know much about currency. I thought only rare items were important. But later I learned that PoE 2 currency is the real backbone of the game. If you understand how to use it well, you can become stronger much faster. Today, I want to share some simple but very useful tips for handling currency in PoE 2.

Know the Important Currency

In PoE 2, there are many kinds of currency. Some of the most popular ones are Divine Orbs, Chaos Orbs, and Exalted Orbs.

  • Divine Orbs are great for changing the values of modifiers on your items. If you get a strong weapon but the numbers are too low, a Divine Orb can fix that.

  • Chaos Orbs are very common. They let you reroll rare items and are also used as a main trading currency.

  • Exalted Orbs are rare but super valuable because they add a new modifier to an item.

Knowing what each currency does is the first step to not wasting them.

Don’t Spend Too Fast

When you get your first Chaos Orb or Divine Orb, it can be tempting to use it right away. But sometimes saving is smarter. For example, early in the game, you may replace gear quickly. Using rare currency too soon can waste it. A good rule is: only use big currency like Divine Orbs on gear you plan to keep for a while.

Smart Ways to Get More Currency

Many players ask: how do I farm more PoE 2 currency? Here are a few easy methods:

  1. Run Maps Efficiently – High-tier maps drop better loot. If you learn which maps give more monsters and treasures, you’ll earn faster.

  2. Sell Rare Items – Don’t just throw items away. Sometimes even simple items can give good currency when sold.

  3. Craft and Trade – If you learn basic crafting, you can turn normal items into rare ones and trade them for Chaos Orbs or even higher currency.

Buying Currency When Needed

Sometimes farming takes too much time, especially if you only play a little each day. In that case, many players choose to buy PoE 2 currency to catch up. This helps you enjoy the game without endless grinding. For example, I got ten Divine Orbs cheap on u4gm, and it saved me hours of farming.

  • Always check prices before trading. Sometimes one Chaos Orb can be worth more or less depending on the market.

  • Don’t hoard everything. Use your currency wisely, but remember the game is more fun when your character grows stronger.

  • Learn from mistakes. Every player sometimes wastes currency, but each try teaches you how to play better.

PoE 2 can feel hard at first, but once you understand currency, it becomes exciting. The more you learn, the more powerful your character will become.