Welcome back, Exiles! Today, we're diving into a powerful crafting technique known as Chaos Slamming, a key strategy for creating top-tier amulets in Path of Exile 2 (POE 2). Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting to explore the intricacies of POE 2 crafting, mastering this technique can help you produce some of the most powerful and valuable POE 2 items.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of crafting a high-level amulet using Chaos Slamming. We'll discuss everything from selecting your base to using different crafting orbs and strategies to maximize your results.
Choosing Your Amulet Base and Fracturing
The first step in creating a strong amulet is to select your base. In the crafting process I'm demonstrating, I've decided to go for increased cast speed, which is an unusual but exciting modifier choice. When deciding what modifier to fracture on your base, I recommend targeting something that aligns with your build's needs or your desired affix.
I typically prefer to purchase a blue magic item that already has the desired modifier on it. In this case, I went for an increased cast speed mod, and I was lucky enough to get a T1 max roll. Once you have your base, it's time to fracture it.
To do this, I'll use a Regal Orb, which is a budget-friendly option for this early stage. The goal is to fracture a specific modifier onto the item. This ensures that when I craft further, I'll have a solid foundation to work with. In this case, I'm using a perfect Regal Orb, as it's inexpensive, and if we miss the fracture, there's still potential for us to work with the resulting base.
The Desecration Orb Trick for Higher Fracture Odds
When preparing for the fracture, I make sure to desecrate one of the modifiers. By desecrating, I force the fracturing orb to choose between three modifiers instead of four. This increases my chances of a successful fracture, as the desecration makes one modifier "invisible" to the fracturing process. This setup is particularly useful when you're trying to fracture a specific affix onto the base.
Now that I've desecrated and prepared the item, it's time to use the Fracturing Orb and see what happens. In this case, I didn't hit the modifier I wanted on the first try, but that's part of the RNG nature of crafting in POE 2.
The Chaos Slam Phase
Once the base is fractured, it's time to enter the Chaos Slam phase. This is where the real RNG (Random Number Generation) comes into play. What we're trying to achieve here is to hit a high-value modifier, specifically +3 to Spell Skill Levels.
To begin the process, I start with Chaos Orbs, which are one of the most common forms of currency in POE 2. You can check the odds of getting a +3 to Spell Skill Levels modifier on your base through websites like Craft of Exile 2. The cost of hitting this modifier can vary, and depending on your luck, it could take anywhere from 50 to 500 Chaos Orbs—or even more.
In this case, it only took me about 80 Chaos Orbs to get the +3 to Spell Skill Levels modifier, which is pretty lucky. Sometimes the process can drag on, but it's all part of the fun. With the modifier in place, we're one step closer to finishing this amulet craft.
