After the nerfs, a spike in demand for Orbs of Regret was almost immediate. Players rushed to respec their skill trees, causing the orb’s price to POE2 Currency double in some trading circles. Likewise, Chromatic Orbs and Jeweller’s Orbs also saw increased usage, as players modified gear to fit new gems or socket configurations.

Interestingly, Chaos Orbs—normally the baseline currency for most trades—stabilized after an initial surge, suggesting that players are stockpiling rather than spending. This "wait-and-see" approach reflects caution in a volatile market. It also means that now might be a good time to invest in Chaos Orbs while they’re relatively stable, in preparation for future gear surges tied to the next wave of buffs or nerfs.

Crafting Trends in the New Meta

Crafting is another area heavily influenced by the evolving meta. When a build like Magnetic Salvo dominates, players are willing to pay top currency for specific modifiers—such as increased elemental damage, spell crit, or area damage. But as the skill is nerfed and players abandon the archetype, crafted items with these affixes lose demand.

Post-nerf, we’re seeing renewed interest in hybrid builds and status ailment setups, prompting crafters to refocus on gear with shock, chill, bleed, or ignite bonuses. Essences and fossils that enhance elemental ailment effects are seeing more activity on cheap POE 2 Chaos Orbs trade boards, and even previously niche crafting methods (like corruption farming or synthesis chaining) are getting attention.