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Continue ShoppingThe Orb of Annulment is one of those crafting items in Path of Exile 2 that looks simple on the surface but becomes tricky once you start using it. If you've ever had a near-perfect item with one ugly mod, this currency is basically your chance to fix it — or to completely destroy it. And that's why so many players are curious about how it works, how rare it is, and when it's actually worth pressing the button.
This guide breaks everything down in clear, easy language so players of all levels can understand the risks and rewards before gambling their best gear.
At its core, the Orb of Annulment removes one random modifier from a magic (blue) or rare (yellow) item.
You can't choose which mod gets removed. You click it, and the game decides your fate.
Sometimes you remove the bad mod and cheer.
Sometimes it hits a good mod and you just stare at your screen in pain.
That's the “fun” part of annul crafting in PoE.
You can use this orb on:
There are no quality or item-tier restrictions, and it doesn't change the item's base type.
It also doesn't reduce rarity or damage the item in any other way — the only thing it changes is one affix.
Good news: it can drop anywhere in the game.
The catch: it becomes more common in high-level areas, since you're killing more enemies and opening more loot.
Official drop level: 35
But don't expect to see many early on — it's not as common as basic orbs.
There is no known vendor recipe, so farming and trading are the main methods of getting them.
The Orb of Annulment is a crafting tool used to “clean up” an item.
Let's say you crafted or dropped a rare with:
You can try an annul and hope it removes the bad one.
If it works, you now have room to add a new mod or continue crafting.
If it fails, the item becomes worse than before.
Because of this risk, the orb is most useful for:
Casual players usually don't need to touch it unless they're feeling lucky.
Mechanically, it's almost identical to the PoE 1 version — click and remove.
But PoE 2's economy, itemization, and crafting systems make annuls feel more expensive and riskier, especially since good gear is harder to craft early on.
It's not the rarest currency in the game, but still rare enough that:
Because of the risk involved, most players use them only on items with one bad mod. Too many good mods? The gamble becomes dangerous.
If you don't feel like waiting for drops or risking your last orb on a big craft, some players simply buy Orbs of Annulment from U4N to keep their crafting runs going. It's an easy way to stay stocked without depending on RNG.
Here are clean, safe guidelines most experienced players follow:
If the item has 3–4 great mods and 1 terrible one, an annul is often worth trying.
You'll replace it soon anyway.
When you know exactly how many prefixes and suffixes your item has, you can reduce the risk.
For example:
In PoE 2, this becomes even safer thanks to Omens.
Omens let you force the annul to target only prefixes, only suffixes, or only desecrated modifiers.
With these omens, annulling becomes way less scary — and much more precise.
If you've ever lost a perfect T1 roll to a bad RNG hit, these are lifesavers.
Most of the time: no.
Annuls are better saved for high-level crafting or near-finished items.
If you're still leveling or upgrading gear often, it's usually safer to:
Annuls shine most when you're tweaking the final details of your build.
Since the orb is:
…it tends to hold strong value in trading.
Prices depend on:
If the league's crafting is strong, annuls usually get more expensive.
The Orb of Annulment is one of those items that can make your day or ruin it instantly. Used smartly—with just one bad mod left or combined with omens—it's incredibly powerful. Used carelessly, it's basically a coin flip that can cost you hours of progress.
If you take anything from this guide, let it be this:
Never annul an item unless you are ready for heartbreak.
