Optimize your gear crafting with our PoE Chromatic Calculator. This tool helps you determine the most cost-effective way to get specific socket colors on your items using Chromatic Orbs or the Crafting Bench, accounting for attribute requirements (Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence).
PoE Chromatic Calculator
PoE Chromatic Calculator Formula
Source: PoE Wiki: Chromatic Orb Probabilities
Variables:
- Total Sockets: The number of sockets currently on the item (1-6).
- Requirements (Str/Dex/Int): The attribute requirements listed on the item tooltip. Higher requirements increase the chance of that color.
- Desired Colors: The specific combination of Red, Green, and Blue sockets you want to achieve.
What is the PoE Chromatic Calculator?
The PoE Chromatic Calculator is an essential tool for Path of Exile players looking to color their gear. In PoE, the probability of a socket rolling a specific color (Red, Green, or Blue) is heavily weighted by the item’s attribute requirements. For example, a pure Intelligence item is much more likely to roll Blue sockets than Red or Green.
Using a calculator allows you to compare the average cost of using individual Chromatic Orbs versus using the fixed “Vorici” recipes at the Crafting Bench (e.g., “At least three Blue sockets”). This prevents wasting thousands of orbs on statistically improbable outcomes.
How to Calculate PoE Chromatic Odds (Example)
- Identify the item’s requirements (e.g., a “Vaul Regalia” with 194 Intelligence).
- Note the total sockets (e.g., 6 sockets).
- Set your target (e.g., 5 Blue, 1 Red).
- The formula calculates the “off-color” chance for the Red socket based on the weight of the Intelligence requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are “Off-Colors”? Off-colors are socket colors that do not match the item’s primary attributes (e.g., Red on an Intelligence base).
Is the Crafting Bench always better? No. For items with low requirements or if you only need 1 off-color, spamming Chromatic Orbs is usually cheaper.
Do White sockets count? This calculator assumes standard RGB sockets. White sockets (from Omens or Vaal Orbs) are not influenced by attributes.
What is the maximum number of off-colors? Technically 6, but the cost grows exponentially. For 5 or 6 off-colors, using the “Jeweller’s Method” is often advised.