Path of Exile 2: Stellar Amulets Explained

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• Why are White Stellar Amulets so Valuable in Path of Exile 2?
• Sell or Gamble? The White Stellar Amulet Dilemma
• Using the Orb of Chance for Astramentis in PoE 2

Path of Exile 2's bustling trade chat frequently features high demand for White Stellar Amulets, often fetching 10 to 15 Exalted Orbs each. This significant value might puzzle many players. The high price reflects either a direct need for the amulet in specific builds or its potential for conversion into a more valuable item. Let's explore the reasons behind this.

Why are White Stellar Amulets so Valuable in Path of Exile 2?

Normal rarity Stellar Amulets, possessing only the inherent "+# to All Attributes," are key ingredients in crafting the highly sought-after Astramentis Stellar Amulet. This is achieved by using an Orb of Chance.

Astramentis' exceptional power stems from its massive attribute boost (+80-120 to All Attributes). This synergizes perfectly with the Hand of Wisdom and Action Furtive Wraps, another top-tier Unique item, enhancing attack speed and lightning damage based on Intelligence and Dexterity.

Crucially, only White Stellar Amulets can be used to create Astramentis. Blue (Magic) or Yellow (Rare) amulets won't work, explaining the premium placed on Normal Stellar Amulets.

Sell or Gamble? The White Stellar Amulet Dilemma

The odds of successfully crafting Astramentis with an Orb of Chance are extremely low. Even using a large quantity of Stellar Amulets (e.g., 100) doesn't guarantee success. While luck could favor you, it's a risky proposition.

The choice to sell or gamble is entirely yours. Selling a White Stellar Amulet yields a substantial profit (10-30 Exalted Orbs, market dependent). Conversely, attempting to craft Astramentis offers a high-risk, high-reward scenario. The decision rests solely with the player.

Using the Orb of Chance for Astramentis in PoE 2

To attempt the gamble, place the Normal Stellar Amulet in your inventory, right-click the Orb of Chance, and left-click the amulet. Possible outcomes include:

• Amulet destruction.
• Upgrade to a unique sharing the same base. Two possibilities exist:
  1. Astramentis (the desired outcome)
  2. Fixation of Yix (a less desirable, more common unique)

A failed attempt results in the amulet's destruction, a highly probable outcome.