What Are Omens?
Omens are consumable items that, when activated, influence the effects of subsequent crafting orbs. Each Omen is associated with a specific crafting orb and alters its behavior to favor certain outcomes. For example, an Omen might ensure that an Orb of Exaltation adds only prefix modifiers to an item, or that a Chaos Orb removes only suffix modifiers. This targeted approach reduces the randomness inherent in crafting, making it easier to achieve desired item properties.
How to Acquire Omens
Omens are primarily obtained through the Ritual mechanic, a late-game feature in PoE 2. By completing Ritual encounters, players earn Tribute, which can be spent to purchase Omens from the Ritual Altar. The cost of Omens varies, with some requiring more Tribute than others. Additionally, Omens can be acquired from the Currency Exchange NPC in your hideout, available after completing Act 3 on Normal difficulty. This NPC allows players to trade other currencies for Omens, providing an alternative method of acquisition.
Orb of Alchemy
- Omen of Sinistral Alchemy: Ensures that your next Orb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of Prefix modifiers.
- Omen of Dextral Alchemy: Ensures that your next Orb of Alchemy will result in the maximum number of Suffix modifiers.
Regal Orb
- Omen of Sinistral Coronation: Guarantees that your next Regal Orb will add only Prefix modifiers.
- Omen of Dextral Coronation: Guarantees that your next Regal Orb will add only Suffix modifiers.
Vaal Orb
- Omen of Corruption: Makes your next Vaal Orb more unpredictable, introducing additional random outcomes in the crafting process.
Chaos Orb
- Omen of Sinistral Erasure: Ensures that your next Chaos Orb will remove only Prefix modifiers.
- Omen of Dextral Erasure: Ensures that your next Chaos Orb will remove only Suffix modifiers.
Exalted Orb
- Omen of Sinistral Exaltation: Guarantees that your next Exalted Orb will add only Prefix modifiers.
- Omen of Dextral Exaltation: Guarantees that your next Exalted Orb will add only Suffix modifiers.
- Omen of Greater Exaltation: Guarantees that your next Exalted Orb will add two random modifiers, providing more flexibility in crafting.
Orb of Annulment
- Omen of Sinistral Annulment: Ensures that your next Orb of Annulment will remove only Prefix modifiers.
- Omen of Dextral Annulment: Ensures that your next Orb of Annulment will remove only Suffix modifiers.
Miscellaneous Omens
- Omen of Refreshment: While this item is active in your inventory, you will fully recover your flask and charm charges when you reach low life, ensuring better survival in tough battles.
- Omen of Resurgence: While this item is active in your inventory, you will fully recover your Life, Mana, and Energy Shield when you reach low life, making it invaluable for builds relying on survival.
- Omen of Amelioration: While this item is active in your inventory, you will prevent 75% of Experience loss when you die, helping you maintain progress even when facing defeat.
Using Omens Effectively
To use an Omen, right-click it in your inventory to activate it. Once activated, the Omen will glow, indicating that it is ready to influence the next applicable crafting orb you use. It's important to note that only one non-crafting Omen can be active at a time, and activating a new non-crafting Omen will deactivate any previously active ones.
Strategically using Omens can significantly enhance your crafting outcomes. For instance, if you're aiming to add a specific modifier to an item, using an Omen that favors that modifier type can increase the likelihood of success. Similarly, if you're attempting to remove an undesirable modifier, using an Omen that targets that modifier type can improve your chances.
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Considerations and Tips
- Rarity and Cost: Omens are valuable items, and their acquisition can be costly in terms of Tribute or other currencies. It's advisable to use them judiciously and prioritize their application on high-value items or critical crafting attempts.
- Planning: Before using an Omen, carefully plan your crafting strategy. Consider the desired outcome and choose the appropriate Omen to maximize your chances of success.
- Stacking Effects: While only one non-crafting Omen can be active at a time, you can activate multiple crafting-specific Omens simultaneously to influence different aspects of your crafting attempts. This allows for more comprehensive control over the crafting process.
Omens in PoE 2 provide players with enhanced control over the crafting process, allowing for more predictable and targeted outcomes. By understanding the different types of Omens and how to use them effectively, you can optimize your items and improve your gameplay experience.