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In Path of Exile 2, building up your wealth from just 1 Chaos Orb to a mountain of 20 Divine Orbs might sound like a dream&mdash;but with the right strategy, even free-to-play (F2P) players can do it. Whether you're a seasoned exile or just stepping into Wraeclast, understanding the PoE 2 currency system and how to maximize its value is the key to success. Here's a detailed, easy-to-follow path to grow your currency stash effectively.

1. Start With Efficient Chaos Farming (Act 10 to White Maps)
The journey begins right after the campaign. The first step is farming Chaos Orbs reliably. In early white-tier maps (T1&ndash;T5), run maps quickly and pick up every valuable rare item you can vendor for Chaos via the Chaos Recipe. Make sure you&rsquo;re collecting unidentified, level 60&ndash;74 rare items (especially rings, amulets, and belts). This is your steady income during the early phase.

Also, look out for Orbs of Alchemy, Orbs of Alteration, and Regal Orbs, which may seem minor but can be sold in bulk to players who craft heavily. Trade them when you can convert them into Chaos, or even better, Divine Orbs later.

2. Progress to Yellow Maps and Focus on Loot-Based Farming
Once you reach yellow-tier maps (T6&ndash;T10), it&rsquo;s time to farm more efficiently. Choose maps with linear layouts like &ldquo;Strand&rdquo; or &ldquo;Cemetery&rdquo; and use Sextants, Scarabs, and Kirac Missions to juice them up. Try to sustain maps and apply Alch and Go strategy&mdash;use an Orb of Alchemy on every map for increased quantity and pack size.

During this phase, you&rsquo;ll naturally gather more PoE 2 currency, including Fusing Orbs, Jeweller&rsquo;s Orbs, and even Exalted Orbs. Any lucky drop like an Exalted or Divine can be a big boost, but consistent farming is what gets you there.

3. Invest in Scarabs and Reroll Strongboxes or Legion Encounters
This is where strategy really kicks in. Once you have around 100 Chaos, start investing smartly. Buy Polished or Rusted Scarabs related to Legion, Strongboxes, or Delirium. These mechanics often drop a wide range of currencies.

Running Legion encounters, especially in maps with the Monstrous Treasure mod, can yield dozens of currency shards and valuable unique items. Strongboxes (especially Cartographer&rsquo;s and Artisan&rsquo;s) have a high chance of dropping PoE 2 currency in bulk. Use Scouting Reports to reroll Kirac&rsquo;s map offers until you find the ones with these mechanics.

4. Flip Currency in Trade for Profit
If you&rsquo;re familiar with market values, flipping currency is a great passive method. For example, buy bulk Chaos Orbs when their price dips and sell them later for Divine Orbs when demand rises. Sites like u4gm can help track trends without needing you to overcommit real money&mdash;just study price fluctuations and trade wisely.

You can also flip Orbs of Annulment, Orbs of Binding, and Blessed Orbs, which are often mispriced in bulk trades. Keep your eye on demand and list smartly&mdash;this is how many F2P players double their currency quietly.

5. Run Bosses and Sell Carries
Once your character is strong, start running boss fights like Sirus, Shaper, or Elder. Their loot drops are some of the most profitable in the game. Selling boss carries to other players (who just want completion or loot rights) is a very effective way to earn Divine Orbs. You don&rsquo;t even need perfect gear&mdash;just the right build and practice.

6. Long-Term Investment: Buying Low, Selling High
When league starts stabilize, certain currencies rise in value&mdash;Vaal Orbs, Gemcutter&rsquo;s Prisms, and Awakened Sextants tend to spike mid-league. Store them early when they&rsquo;re cheap, then sell in bulk when everyone needs them. It&rsquo;s slow but very profitable.

To sum up, buy PoE 2 currency only when necessary&mdash;but if you follow this guide, you&rsquo;ll likely earn everything you need by playing smart. Always learn from your map drops, understand what sells well, and adapt to the market. F2P players can absolutely climb from 1 Chaos to 20 Divines with patience, strategy, and a good loot filter.

And remember&mdash;every Divine Orb you earn carries a story of your grind, your growth, and your strategy. Stick with it, and Wraeclast&rsquo;s riches will be yours.