Path of Exile 2: Top 10 Most Valuable Items Ranked by Worth
These items aren't just expensive-they're game-changing. From rare uniques to god-tier crafting bases, these are the most prized possessions in Path of Exile 2 Trade, as of the latest major patch.
10. Headhunter (Legacy or Reworked Version)
Estimated Value: Hundreds of divine orbs, depending on version and league
Why It's Expensive: Headhunter has always been the crown jewel of Path of Exile. In PoE 2, the belt has been slightly rebalanced and redesigned for the new engine and skill systems, but its ability to steal mods from rare enemies still makes it god-tier for mapping.
Use Case: Exploding into a powerhouse of movement speed, life regen, resistances, and damage after slaying packs in high-density maps.
Notes:
Even with nerfs or reworks, Headhunter remains a massive flex item and a centerpiece in most fast-clearing meta builds.
9. Mageblood
Estimated Value: 400-600 divine orbs
Why It's Expensive: Mageblood turns your utility flasks into permanent buffs, giving builds near-infinite uptime on resistances, armor, movement speed, and more. Its passive benefits make it ideal for builds that can't afford flask micromanagement.
Use Case: High-end endgame mapping and boss-rushing builds that need tankiness and QoL.
Notes:
While Mageblood may not offer the damage boost of Headhunter, it's far more universal and effective for survival and consistency in endgame content.
8. Mirror of Kalandra
Estimated Value: Priceless (Used to duplicate items, not wearable)
Why It's Expensive: Not an item in the traditional sense, but the Mirror of Kalandra is PoE's most iconic and rare currency. It lets you duplicate a perfect rare item-usually one worth hundreds of divine orbs.
Use Case: Creating or duplicating god-tier influenced rares, often mirror-service items.
Notes:
In Path of Exile 2, while crafting systems have expanded, mirrored items still dominate the absolute top of the economy.
7. Original Sin
Estimated Value: 1000+ divine orbs
Why It's Expensive: Original Sin converts all damage your character deals into chaos damage and makes enemies take extra chaos damage. It unlocks unique interactions and simplifies gearing for elemental penetration.
Use Case: Chaos-based meta builds, such as Caustic Arrow, Poison Spark, or Chaos Conversion builds.
Notes:
Originally introduced in a limited way, it's incredibly rare and often hoarded by elite players or streamers due to its synergy with certain meta strategies.
6. Double-Corrupted Level 21 Awakened Gems
Estimated Value: 100-500 divine orbs (varies by gem and mod)
Why It's Expensive: Level 21 gems with quality and two beneficial corruptions (e.g., +2 level, +quality, or "cannot be silenced") are absurdly rare.
Use Case: Meta builds that rely on precise scaling-e.g., Explosive Arrow, Ball Lightning, or Blade Vortex.
Notes:
These gems often require thousands of Vaal Orbs to create. Finding a perfect version with the right implicit modifiers is almost lottery-tier.
5. Double or Triple Influenced Rare Bases
Estimated Value: 200-1000 divine orbs depending on affixes
Why It's Expensive: These are crafted using multiple layers of currency, recombinators, Eldritch currency, and bench crafting. They offer perfect combinations of defenses, life, damage, and utility.
Use Case: Min-maxed endgame builds needing specific affix combinations, like "+1 to socketed gems" + "+2 support gems" + crit multi.
Notes:
The base is only the beginning-the cost of finishing one item often reaches thousands of divines including crafting, annulment, and augmentations.
4. Legacy or League-Limited Uniques
Estimated Value: Variable, but often several hundred to thousands of divines
Examples:
Watcher's Eye (triple-mod) with perfect stats
Synthesized Fractured Items
Delirium Cluster Jewels
Replica Uniques from league mechanics
Why It's Expensive: These items were either removed or made significantly rarer in newer versions of the game. If usable in PoE 2 trade leagues, they can dominate the market.
Notes:
Their scarcity and league exclusivity give them collector value as well as raw power.
3. Perfectly Rolled Forbidden Jewels (Flesh and Flame/Feast)
Estimated Value: 300-700 divine orbs
Why It's Expensive: These jewels allow your character to use ascendancy passives from another class, leading to broken hybrid synergies.
Use Case: Enables builds that abuse synergy between classes-like taking Pathfinder flask passives on a Deadeye, or Inquisitor bonuses on an Elementalist.
Notes:
Finding a perfectly rolled pair with the exact passive you need is nearly impossible, driving their price into the stratosphere, so you need to buy POE 2 Orbs.
2. God-Tier Crafted Weapons (Mirror-Tier)
Estimated Value: Mirror of Kalandra-worthy (thousands of divine orbs)
Why It's Expensive: Endgame builds often revolve around a single weapon. Crafted bows, wands, and daggers with +level to gems, critical multiplier, attack speed, and multi-mods are required to reach true BiS status.
Use Case: Glass cannon builds that sacrifice defense for top-tier DPS. Examples include Tornado Shot, Spark, and Bladefall builds.
Notes:
Crafting one of these items takes dozens of exalts or divine orbs, fossil spam, or recombination, and only the wealthiest players mirror or purchase them.
1. Double Corrupted Mageblood or Headhunter
Estimated Value: Practically incalculable-auction-only items
Why It's Expensive: Combining two rare corruptions on an already chase unique like Mageblood or Headhunter can create a one-of-a-kind item. Example mods: +1% max res, reduced flask charges used, or +2 skill gem levels.
Use Case: Ultimate luxury for top-tier players. Used to push delve depth, boss kill speed, or flex in PvP events.
Notes:
Only a few exist per league, and are generally only traded via private Discords or high-end auction servers. Often held as long-term investments or for mirror service.
Honorable Mentions
The Squire: A shield that allows triple-linking support gems to one-handed weapons.
Fractured Fossil-Crafted Magic Find Gear: High rarity + quantity sets are worth hundreds of divines.
Fracturing Orbs & Fractured T1 Mods: Single affixes like "% increased life" or "+1 to maximum frenzy charges" can be worth more than most completed items.
Conclusion
Path of Exile 2 continues to push the boundaries of itemization and economic complexity. Whether through drop chance, crafting investment, or sheer market manipulation, the most expensive items in the game aren't just powerful-they're aspirational.
Understanding these top-tier items helps new and experienced players alike orient their strategies, farm the right content, and even speculate on upcoming patches or economy shifts. If you're looking to break into the high-end economy, keep your eyes on these items-because they'll always represent the top 1% of PoE power and prestige.
