Chromatic Orb is PoE Currency Item that is the way of adding color to your gear, functioning as the game's fashion designers. Easily found during gameplay, especially when trading items with red, green, and blue (RGB) linked sockets.

Getting Chromatic Orbs

• Monster Drops & Containers: Like finding loose change, monsters, chests, and containers can drop Chromatic Orbs. Look out for Arcanist's Strongboxes too!
• Vendor Trades: Trade with Yelena for a Chromatic Orb using 3 x Jeweller's Orbs. (Or, get 20 x Chromatic Orbs from Tora for 48 x Jeweller's Orbs.)
• Vendor Recipes: Trading any item with linked RGB sockets to a vendor gives you Chromatic Orbs.

Chromatic Orb Recipes

• RGB Linked Item: Exchange an item with linked RGB sockets for a Chromatic Orb.
• Bulk Exchange: Trade 48 Jeweller's Orbs for 20 Chromatic Orbs.

Divination Cards: Emperor's Luck - Collect 5 cards for 5 Chromatic Orbs.

Tips and Tricks

• Farming: Look out for RGB linked items while farming.
• Trading: Chromatic Orbs are always in demand and can be traded for higher value items like Exalted Orbs.
• Vendor Value: A Chromatic Orb's value will never exceed 3 Jeweller's Orbs.
• Master Offers: Level up masters like Vorici for better deals.

Using Chromatic Orbs Effectively

• Socket Colors: Chromatic Orbs change socket colors, usually aligning with the gear's main attributes.
• Vorici's Bench: For specific color combinations, use Vorici's bench, though it may cost more.

Mastering Socket Colors

• Orb Mechanics: Chromatic Orbs favor colors matching the item's attributes.
• Crafting Strategy: Use orbs directly for aligned colors, but turn to Vorici's bench for rarer colors.