In Path of Exile 2, POE2 Currency orbs are the heart of the game’s trading and crafting systems—and none are more versatile than the Regal Orb. Used to upgrade a magic item into a rare item while retaining existing affixes, Regal Orbs are valuable in crafting powerful gear, meta mods, and even in endgame crafting meta like Meta-Mods, Influenced Gear, and Tempered Rune builds. This guide will cover everything you need to know about how to get Regal Orbs in Path of Exile 2, including drop sources, vendor recipes, farming strategies, and efficient trade routes.

What Is a Regal Orb?

A Regal Orb is a mid-tier currency item in PoE 2 that upgrades a magic (blue) item into a rare (yellow) one. It retains the existing mods and adds one new random modifier, making it ideal for targeted crafting when you're trying to roll rare gear with specific mod combos, especially in the early-to-mid endgame.

It is particularly valuable in:

Early-game gear upgrades before Exalted Orb investment

Endgame Tempered Rune and crafting builds

Creating high-value items for trade

Meta-crafting where prefixes/suffixes are locked

How to Obtain Regal Orbs in Path of Exile 2

There are several ways to acquire Regal Orbs in PoE 2, and we’ll cover each method below in detail, from farming monsters to using vendor recipes and league mechanics.

1. World Drops (Natural Monster Drops)

The simplest and most organic method to get Regal Orbs is through monster kills and container openings. Regal Orbs can drop from any monster or chest, especially in the following areas:

Rare and Magic monsters (especially in red-tier maps)

Strongboxes (especially Arcanist and Jeweller's Strongboxes)

League Mechanic Events such as:

Abyssal Depths

Ritual Altars

Essence-imbued mobs

Bosses in Acts 8 through 10 and map bosses

Drop rates increase with:

Increased Item Rarity modifiers

Quantity bonus from map mods

Using Scarabs and League-specific mechanics like Delirium or Harbinger

2. Vendor Recipe: Magic Item with 2 Mods

The most reliable non-random method of getting Regal Orbs is through a vendor recipe.

Regal Orb Vendor Recipe:

Sell a magic item with exactly 2 affixes (1 prefix and 1 suffix)

The item must be identified

Can be any item type (armor, weapon, jewelry)

How to get 2-affix magic items:

Use Orb of Transmutation on a white base item

Use an Orb of Alteration until you get a 2-mod result

Use Prefixes Cannot Be Changed bench mod + orb if you’re min-maxing

This recipe is particularly efficient when mass farming low-level magic items in Blood Aqueducts, Crimson Temple, or Wharf maps.

3. Upgrading Orbs of Alteration via Trade

In some trading economies (especially in Ruthless or SSF), Regal Orbs can be obtained by trading other currencies. A common exchange rate in PoE 2:

60–80 Orbs of Alteration = 1 Regal Orb (depending on economy)

10–15 Chaos Orbs = 1 Regal Orb (during league start)

This method is useful when you have an Alteration-stacking build or are farming Essence, Shrines, or low-tier maps that flood your stash with Alteration Orbs.

4. Delirium and Simulacrum Farming

If you’re pushing Simulacrum farming or running full Delirium maps, you’ll find that currency splinters and orbs rain frequently. Regal Orbs are part of the loot table and drop from:

Simulacrum bosses (Kosis, Omniphobia)

Reward bars in Delirium maps

Blight or Blight-ravaged maps, especially T13+

Using Cluster Jewels and Delirium Scarabs, you can maximize your return by increasing monster density and pack size, giving you more chances for Regal Orb drops.

5. Heist Contracts and Blueprints

Heist is still one of the best league mechanics for targeted currency farming in PoE 2. Here’s how to get Regal Orbs from Heist:

Run Currency Contracts (especially with Huck or Karst)

Prioritize Currency Chests

Open Currency Lockers during Lockpicking or Perception contracts

Upgrade crew members to level 5+

Heist Blueprints with Currency Wings can often yield multiple Regal Orbs per run, especially when combined with Rogue’s Markers to upgrade crew skills and rewards.

6. Harbinger Encounters

Harbingers often drop currency shards, including Regal Shards. While not as common as Chaos or Exalted shards, Regal Shards can be accumulated over time.

20 Regal Shards = 1 Regal Orb

Run Harbinger Scarabs in maps

Use Sextants that add Harbingers

Prioritize Beachhead maps and The Shaper’s Realm

This method takes more time but is highly efficient in bulk map sessions.

7. Map Boss Farming and Atlas Passive Tree

PoE 2’s Atlas Passive Tree allows you to target specific drops via Keystone Passives. Here’s how to use it for Regal Orbs:

Allocate map boss quantity/reward nodes

Use Scarabs to influence rewards

Farm maps with multiple bosses like:

Crimson Temple

Necropolis Map

Vaal Temple

Using a sextant modifier like “Monsters drop additional currency” can dramatically improve your returns.

8. Trade Market (For Non-SSF Players)

If you're not in SSF (Solo Self-Found), the trade market is your best option:

Use PoE Trade or in-game trade boards

Look for bulk deals from currency sellers

Purchase using Chaos Orbs, Fusing Orbs, or Divine Orbs

At league start, Regal Orbs often spike in price due to their crafting utility—buy early if possible.

Best Places to Farm Regal Orbs Efficiently

Farming Method Map/Location Efficiency Rank

Delirium Simulacrum Simulacrum Arena ★★★★★

Heist Currency Blueprints ★★★★☆

Vendor Recipe Any zone w/ magic monsters ★★★★☆

Harbinger Beachhead / Harbinger Maps ★★★☆☆

Blight Maps T13+ Maps with Blight Mod ★★★☆☆

Atlas Tree Farm Crimson Temple / Shrine Maps ★★★★☆

Tips to Maximize Regal Orb Farming

Use Item Filters to highlight 2-mod magic items

Equip Magic Find gear (IIQ/IIR) when farming raw drops

Stack Currency Scarabs and Pack Size sextants

Play in party maps for additional loot scaling

Use Tempest Shrines or Shrine Scarabs to boost mob density

Conclusion

Regal POE 2 Orbs  are an essential part of the crafting ecosystem in Path of Exile 2, useful for upgrading items, crafting powerful gear, and progressing your build. Whether you’re farming them through world drops, crafting vendor recipes, running Heists, or trading with other players, knowing how to reliably get Regal Orbs will significantly boost your power and progression.

By applying the strategies outlined above—especially vendor recipes, Delirium farming, and Heist blueprints—you’ll never run dry of this mid-tier currency. Now that you're armed with the knowledge, get back into Wraeclast and start farming like a pro!