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Orb 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
Acquisition
Area level: 1
Vendor Prices
Normal7x Portal Scroll
Vendor Offer
1x Scroll Fragment
Metadata
Item class: Stackable Currency
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyUpgradeToMagic

An Orb of Transmutation is a currency item that can be used to upgrade a piece of normal equipment to magic.

Obtaining[ | ]

Orbs of Transmutation are common currency items that can be dropped by slain monsters, chests, and destructible containers. They also drop from Arcanist's Strongboxes.

Orbs of Transmutation can also be obtained by combining 20 Transmutation Shard inventory iconTransmutation ShardsTransmutation ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation.
Shift click to unstack.
Transmutation Shard inventory icon
, which are in turn obtained by selling unidentified magic and rare items to any vendor.

An Orb of Transmutation can also be purchased from Nessa in exchange for 7 Portal Scroll inventory iconPortal ScrollsPortal ScrollStack Size: 40Creates a portal to townRight click on this item to use it.
Shift click to unstack.
Portal Scroll inventory icon
.

Item acquisition
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Upgrade paths

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

AmountIngredientGeneral
Notes
Type
20Transmutation Shard inventory iconTransmutation ShardTransmutation ShardStack Size: 20A stack of 20 shards becomes an Orb of Transmutation.
Shift click to unstack.
Transmutation Shard inventory icon
N/AManual
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

Usage in upgrade paths

This item is used by upgrade paths or vendor recipes to create the following items:

OutcomeAmountIngredientType
Agate Amulet inventory iconAgate AmuletAgate AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and IntelligenceAgate Amulet inventory icon1Amber Amulet inventory iconAmber AmuletAmber AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to StrengthAmber Amulet inventory iconManual
1Lapis Amulet inventory iconLapis AmuletLapis AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to IntelligenceLapis Amulet inventory icon
1Orb 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
Turquoise Amulet inventory iconTurquoise AmuletTurquoise AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Dexterity and IntelligenceTurquoise Amulet inventory icon1Lapis Amulet inventory iconLapis AmuletLapis AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to IntelligenceLapis Amulet inventory iconManual
1Jade Amulet inventory iconJade AmuletJade AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to DexterityJade Amulet inventory icon
1Orb 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
Citrine Amulet inventory iconCitrine AmuletCitrine AmuletRequires Level 16+(16-24) to Strength and DexterityCitrine Amulet inventory icon1Amber Amulet inventory iconAmber AmuletAmber AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to StrengthAmber Amulet inventory iconManual
1Jade Amulet inventory iconJade AmuletJade AmuletRequires Level 5+(20-30) to DexterityJade Amulet inventory icon
1Orb 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

Spending[ | ]

The most common use for Orbs of Transmutation is upgrading a normal item into a magic item, often as the first step in a longer crafting process. The resulting item may have a prefix, suffix, or both, each randomly rolled according to the possibilities afforded the original item, also taking into account its item level.

Orbs of Transmutation can be used in vendor recipes to make two-stat amulets, using the combinations listed above. They can also be sold for Scroll of Wisdom inventory iconScrolls of WisdomScroll of WisdomStack Size: 40Identifies an itemRight click this item then left click an unidentified item to apply it.
Shift click to unstack.
Scroll of Wisdom inventory icon
, which is a handy way to save space and avoid picking up individual scrolls.

Orbs of Transmutation can also be used to purchase goods from vendors, such as various unidentified magic items. Furthermore, one can purchase an 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
in exchange for 4 Orbs of Transmutation from Nessa.

Finally, Orbs of Transmutation can also be used to craft a variety of low-level affixes onto items using the crafting bench at the Hideout. This can provide a cheap but effective way to improve a player's equipment at low and medium levels, during which one does not want to invest too heavily into equipment since it will quickly be eclipsed at higher levels.

Related items[ | ]

  • Prophecy inventory iconGolden TouchGolden TouchBlue tendrils entangle and change. All that remains is gold.You will use an Orb of Transmutation on an item and it will grant extra mods.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.Prophecy inventory icon
  • Prophecy inventory iconResistant to ChangeResistant to ChangeWreathed in blue sinew, it is protected from the flames, the storms and the snow alike.You will use an Orb of Transmutation on a ring, shield, or amulet, and it will gain resistances.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.Prophecy inventory icon
  • Prophecy inventory iconSmothering TendrilsSmothering TendrilsBlue tendrils wrap around the markings, constricting and smothering the stone beneath.You will use an Orb of Transmutation on a map and it will gain a smothering atmosphere.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.Prophecy inventory icon
  • Prophecy inventory iconTouched by the WindTouched by the WindStitched with blue thread, a swift boot covers great distances.You will use an Orb of Transmutation on a pair of boots and it will gain movement speed.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.Prophecy inventory icon
  • Prophecy inventory iconVital TransformationVital TransformationBlue tendrils envelop, breathing life into the beautifully inert.You will use an Orb of Transmutation on a ring or amulet and it will gain a life mod.Right-click to add this prophecy to your character.Prophecy inventory icon

Version history[ | ]

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