Fracturing Shard vs Tainted Catalyst
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Fracturing Shard or Tainted Catalyst?
Fracturing Shard is currently worth about 1.18× Tainted Catalyst. A one-for-one swap loses value for the Fracturing Shard side.
Is Fracturing Shard better than Tainted Catalyst in Path of Exile?
These two are not an even match in Path of Exile: at 14 c, Fracturing Shard carries about 1.18× the value of Tainted Catalyst (11.9 c). The gap — roughly 2.1 c — is what the Tainted Catalyst side needs to make up with add-ons.
There is a liquidity catch here — Tainted Catalyst (demand 8/10) sells itself, whereas Fracturing Shard (demand 2/10) can be slow to move. Value-equal is not always trade-equal when one side is much harder to re-trade.
On recent form, Fracturing Shard has held steady this week and tainted Catalyst has held steady this week. Over 30 days the moves are 0% and 0% respectively, with low volatility on Fracturing Shard and low on Tainted Catalyst.
Both are Currency currencys, so this is a like-for-like PoE trade — the decision comes down to value, demand and momentum rather than rarity tiers.
Trade FAQ
Is Fracturing Shard better than Tainted Catalyst in Path of Exile?
Fracturing Shard is worth more: 14 c versus 11.9 c for Tainted Catalyst. Factoring in demand (Fracturing Shard 2/10, Tainted Catalyst 8/10), Fracturing Shard is the stronger item to hold right now.
Is Fracturing Shard worth Tainted Catalyst in Path of Exile?
Not one-for-one. Fracturing Shard is valued at 14 c versus 11.9 c for Tainted Catalyst, so the Tainted Catalyst side should add about 2.1 c in extra value.
What is Fracturing Shard worth in Path of Exile?
Fracturing Shard currently trades around 14 c with community demand of 2/10.
What is Tainted Catalyst worth in Path of Exile?
Tainted Catalyst currently trades around 11.9 c with community demand of 8/10.
How much should I add to trade Tainted Catalyst for Fracturing Shard?
About 2.1 c in extra value — that closes the gap between Tainted Catalyst (11.9 c) and Fracturing Shard (14 c). Use the calculator to test add-on combinations until the verdict reads Fair.