Welcome, Exile, to the intricate world of crafting in Path of Exile! Among the many masters you'll encounter, Vorici, Master of the Palace, stands out for his invaluable services related to an item's sockets, links, and colours. Understanding how to leverage his crafting bench can save you a tremendous amount of currency and make your gear truly exceptional. This guide, along with our integrated Vorici calculator, will help you master his unique crafting options.
What is Vorici Crafting?
Vorici was originally a standalone master in Path of Exile, offering specific crafting recipes that manipulate an item's socket configuration. While the master system has evolved, his core crafting options for sockets, links, and colours are now accessible through the Crafting Bench found in your hideout. These crafts are unique because they offer fixed costs for specific outcomes, removing the RNG associated with using Orbs of Fusing, Jeweller's Orbs, or Chromatic Orbs directly.
The primary advantage of Vorici's crafts is their deterministic nature. Instead of endlessly spamming orbs hoping for a desired outcome, you pay a set price for a guaranteed result. This is particularly crucial for endgame items where precise socket colours and linking are paramount for powerful skill setups.
Understanding Vorici's Services and Costs
Vorici's crafting options fall into three main categories: adding sockets, adding links, and forcing specific socket colours. Each comes with its own set of costs, primarily in Jeweller's Orbs, Orbs of Fusing, and Chromatic Orbs.
Adding Sockets (Jeweller's Orbs)
This service allows you to increase the number of sockets on an item up to its maximum (typically 6 for body armour and two-handed weapons, 3 for one-handed weapons and shields, 4 for helmets, gloves, and boots). The cost scales significantly with the desired number of sockets.
- 1 Socket: 1 Jeweller's Orb
- 2 Sockets: 1 Jeweller's Orb
- 3 Sockets: 3 Jeweller's Orbs
- 4 Sockets: 10 Jeweller's Orbs
- 5 Sockets: 150 Jeweller's Orbs
- 6 Sockets: 350 Jeweller's Orbs
Note: You can only add sockets up to the item's maximum. For example, a helmet can only have up to 4 sockets.
Adding Links (Orbs of Fusing)
Linking sockets allows your support gems to affect active skill gems. This is one of the most critical aspects of gear crafting. Vorici offers guaranteed links, which can be a significant currency saver compared to relying purely on RNG with Orbs of Fusing.
- 1 Link: 1 Orb of Fusing
- 2 Links: 1 Orb of Fusing
- 3 Links: 3 Orbs of Fusing
- 4 Links: 5 Orbs of Fusing
- 5 Links: 150 Orbs of Fusing
- 6 Links: 1500 Orbs of Fusing
Note: You can only link sockets that already exist on the item. To achieve a 6-link, you must first have 6 sockets.
Forcing Specific Colours (Chromatic Orbs)
This is often the most complex and expensive part of Vorici crafting, especially when trying to achieve "off-colours" (e.g., getting multiple blue sockets on a pure strength item). Vorici offers two types of colour crafts: "Exactly X [Colour] Sockets" and "At Least X [Colour] Sockets".
Exactly X [Colour] Sockets
This craft guarantees a specific number of sockets of a chosen colour, with the remaining sockets being randomly coloured.
- 1 Red/Green/Blue Socket: 1 Chromatic Orb
- 2 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 20 Chromatic Orbs
- 3 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 120 Chromatic Orbs
- 4 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 400 Chromatic Orbs
- 5 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 900 Chromatic Orbs
- 6 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 1500 Chromatic Orbs
At Least X [Colour] Sockets
This craft guarantees a minimum number of sockets of a chosen colour. The total number of sockets must be at least the 'X' you choose. This is often used for off-colouring as it's typically cheaper than the 'Exactly' option for higher counts.
- At least 1 Red/Green/Blue Socket: 4 Chromatic Orbs
- At least 2 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 25 Chromatic Orbs
- At least 3 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 150 Chromatic Orbs
- At least 4 Red/Green/Blue Sockets: 500 Chromatic Orbs
Note: These "At Least" crafts are only available up to 4 sockets of a specific color. For 5 or 6 of a specific color, you generally rely on the "Exactly" crafts or advanced strategies.
How to Use the Vorici Calculator
Our Vorici calculator simplifies the process of determining the exact currency cost for your desired socket, link, or colour configuration. Follow these steps:
- Select Craft Type: Choose whether you want to "Add Sockets," "Add Links," or "Force Specific Colours."
- Input Desired Parameters:
- For Sockets/Links: Simply select the total number of sockets or links you wish to achieve.
- For Colours: Select the desired colour (Red, Green, or Blue), the count (1-6), and whether you want "Exactly" that many or "At Least" that many.
- Click "Calculate Cost": The calculator will instantly display the exact currency needed for your chosen craft.
Example Scenarios:
- Scenario 1: You have a 4-socket item and want to make it 5-socket. Select "Add Sockets" and "5 Sockets". The calculator will show "150 Jeweller's Orbs".
- Scenario 2: You have a 5-linked item and want to 6-link it. Select "Add Links" and "6 Links". The calculator will show "1500 Orbs of Fusing".
- Scenario 3: You need 3 Blue sockets on a 6-socket pure strength armour. Select "Force Specific Colours", "Blue", "3", and "Exactly". The calculator will show "120 Chromatic Orbs".
Advanced Vorici Strategies (Beyond the Calculator)
While the calculator provides direct costs for Vorici's bench, true master crafters often combine these with other methods for efficiency, especially for achieving difficult off-colours:
- The 1-Socket/2-Socket Trick: For off-colouring, you can use Vorici to craft "1 Socket" or "2 Sockets". Then, use Chromatic Orbs on the item. Since there are fewer sockets, the probability of hitting your desired colour combination with Chromatics is higher. Once you have the desired colours on the limited sockets, use Vorici to "Add Sockets" back to the maximum, preserving your colours. This can be cheaper than directly forcing high off-colours on a 6-socket item.
- Harvest Crafting: Certain Harvest crafts can guarantee specific colours or even change socket colours without affecting others, often at a lower cost than Vorici for specific scenarios.
- Influence Modifiers: Items with Warlord, Redeemer, Hunter, or Crusader influence can have modifiers that grant an increased chance of rolling certain colours with Chromatic Orbs, making manual chroming more viable.
Tips for Efficient Vorici Crafting
- Check Market Prices: Always compare the cost of Vorici's crafts with the current market value of the required orbs. Sometimes, buying an item with the desired configuration is cheaper than crafting it yourself.
- Plan Ahead: Before you start, know exactly what socket, link, and colour combination you need for your build.
- Consider Alternatives: For some items, particularly unique ones, other methods like the Vaal Orb corruptions (for 6-linking) or specific vendor recipes might be more cost-effective.
- Don't Overspend: For very niche or extremely difficult off-colours, the cost can become astronomical. Know when to settle for a slightly less optimal setup or when to pursue a different item base.
Conclusion
Vorici's crafting options are an indispensable tool for any serious Path of Exile player. By offering deterministic ways to manipulate sockets, links, and colours, he removes a significant layer of RNG from gear progression. Our Vorici calculator serves as your quick reference guide, ensuring you always know the exact cost before committing your valuable currency. Use it wisely, Exile, and may your builds be perfectly socketed and linked!