The Greater Jeweller’s Orb in Path of Exile 2 carries a near-mythical reputation due to its extremely low drop rate and its crucial role in endgame crafting. While it can theoretically drop from any monster at any time—even early in the campaign—the practical chances of finding one are staggeringly slim unless you’re farming in the late-game, specifically in Tier 10 or higher maps.

The drop rate depends heavily on several factors: the monster level, map tier, and especially loot modifiers such as item quantity and rarity. High-tier maps packed with monsters provide the best opportunities because they allow you to kill more enemies quickly, increasing the number of drop rolls. Among endgame mechanics, Breach and Delirium encounters stand out as prime farming spots because they spawn large waves of monsters in close proximity, maximizing your kill rate and thereby the odds to get rare items like the Greater Jeweller’s Orb.

An important strategic tip is to utilize the Atlas Passive "Local Knowledge" that boosts the drop rate of socket-related currency by about 40%, but only in certain biomes—namely grassland-type maps like Blooming Field, Savannah, or Steaming Springs. Running these maps with this passive activated, alongside loot-enhancing modifiers, will slightly tip the odds in your favor when chasing poe 2 currency or socket-enhancing drops.

Despite all these optimizations, the orb’s drop is still highly subject to random chance, which is why many players report going dozens or even hundreds of hours without seeing a single one. This randomness, combined with the orb's essential use—adding support sockets to skill gems—makes it a coveted and frustrating item. The lack of a "bad luck protection" system means that the rarity feels absolute, contributing to the orb's mythical status.

Players also need to balance the difficulty of high-tier maps with their build's survivability; dying frequently can disrupt farming efficiency since repeat runs afford more drops. For this reason, some recommend sticking to slightly lower-tier maps if survivability is an issue, accepting a trade-off in drop rate for faster, safer clears.

Trading also factors in: many players resort to buy poe 2 currency or specific items like Greater Jeweller’s Orbs from others if farming leads to diminishing returns, reflecting the orb’s value in the player-driven economy.

The Greater Jeweller’s Orb feels mythical because it marries a very low drop probability with high demand, layered gameplay factors that minimally move the needle on chances, and the randomness inherent in loot. For those who finally acquire one through persistent endgame farming, it’s a rare and rewarding moment that encapsulates the sometimes cruel beauty of Path of Exile 2’s loot system.