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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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
Acquisition
Area level: 1
Vendor Prices
Normal4x Orb of Transmutation
Vendor Offer
1x Scroll Fragment
Metadata
Item class: Stackable Currency
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyAddModToMagic

An Orb of Augmentation is a currency item that can be used to enhance a piece of magic 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.

Item acquisition
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Upgrade paths

This item can be acquired through the following upgrade paths or vendor recipes:

AmountIngredientGeneral
Notes
Type
5Divination card inventory iconEmperor's LuckEmperor's Luck card artDivination card frameEmperor's Luck55x CurrencyThe house always wins.Divination card inventory icon5x currency (random)Manual
1Divination card inventory iconThe VoidThe Void card artDivination card frameThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.Divination card inventory iconrandom divination card set exchangeAutomatic

Vendor recipes[ | ]

Orbs of Augmentation can also be obtained using the following vendor recipes:

Result Recipe
Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
item with six affixes
Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
1 x normal, 1 x magic, 1 x rare item of the same base type
Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
1 x normal, 1 x magic, 1 x rare (all unidentified) of the same base type

Spending[ | ]

Orbs of Augmentation are most often used to add an additional affix to a magic item with only one affix. Unlike its much rarer cousin the Exalted Orb inventory iconExalted OrbExalted OrbStack Size: 10Augments 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.Exalted Orb inventory icon, Orbs of Augmentation are commonly and frequently used by all players, often in conjunction with an Orb of Transmutation inventory iconOrb 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Transmutation inventory icon
and Orb of Alteration inventory iconOrbs 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Alteration inventory icon
. At low levels or in races, 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 Orb of Alteration inventory iconOrbs 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Alteration inventory icon
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 sell 4 Orbs of Augmentation to Nessa in exchange for an Orb of Alteration inventory iconOrb 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.
Shift click to unstack.
Orb of Alteration inventory icon
. They also are used in the following vendor recipes:

Result Recipes
Magic Boots with 10% increased Movement Speed ×1
  • White Boots ×1
  • Any rarity Quicksilver Flask x1
  • Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
    Shift click to unstack.
    Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
Magic Boots with (X+5)% increased Movement Speed ×1
  • Magic Boots with X% Movement Speed ×1
  • Any rarity Quicksilver Flask x1
  • Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
    Shift click to unstack.
    Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
Weapon with x added damage ×1
  • Weapon ×1 or Weapon with x added damage ×1
  • Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
    Shift click to unstack.
    Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
    ×1
  • Granite Flask inventory iconGranite FlaskGranite FlaskLasts 4.00 Seconds
    Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use
    +1500 to Armour
    Requires Level 27Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
    Granite Flask inventory icon
    ×1 (Physical Damage) or Ruby Flask inventory iconRuby FlaskRuby FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds
    Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use
    +50% to Fire Resistance
    20% less Fire Damage taken
    Requires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
    Ruby Flask inventory icon
    ×1 (Fire Damage) or Sapphire Flask inventory iconSapphire FlaskSapphire FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds
    Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use
    +50% to Cold Resistance
    20% less Cold Damage taken
    Requires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
    Sapphire Flask inventory icon
    ×1 (Cold Damage) or Topaz Flask inventory iconTopaz FlaskTopaz FlaskLasts 5.00 Seconds
    Consumes 20 of 50 Charges on use
    +50% to Lightning Resistance
    20% less Lightning Damage taken
    Requires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
    Topaz Flask inventory icon
    ×1 (Lightning Damage)
Ring or amulet with +x to Chaos Resistance ×1
  • Ring or amulet ×1
  • Orb of Augmentation inventory iconOrb 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.
    Shift click to unstack.
    Orb of Augmentation inventory icon
    ×1
  • Amethyst Flask inventory iconAmethyst FlaskAmethyst FlaskLasts 4.50 Seconds
    Consumes 35 of 65 Charges on use
    +35% to Chaos Resistance
    Requires Level 18Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
    Amethyst Flask inventory icon
    ×1

Lastly, Orbs of Augmentation are used for a very large number of crafting bench recipes.

Version history[ | ]

Version Changes
3.15.0
  • Quality from catalyst no longer affect the spawn weight thus the help text of this currency has also changed.
3.9.0
  • (not in patch notes) Help text revised to reflect the interaction with catalysts
2.3.0d
  • 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.
0.6.0
  • Made orbs of augmentation stackable
0.5.9
  • Fixed bug with Orb of Augmentation adding multiple prefixes
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