Orb of Scouring vs Vaal Orb
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Orb of Scouring or Vaal Orb?
Orb of Scouring is currently worth about 1.25× Vaal Orb. A one-for-one swap loses value for the Orb of Scouring side.
Is Orb of Scouring better than Vaal Orb in Path of Exile?
A straight Orb of Scouring for Vaal Orb swap is not even in Path of Exile: Orb of Scouring is worth about 1.25× Vaal Orb (0.84 c vs 0.67 c). Whoever gives up the Orb of Scouring loses roughly 0.17 c in value unless the other side adds items to close the gap.
Demand is strong on both sides — Orb of Scouring sits at 9/10 and Vaal Orb at 9/10 — so either item moves quickly if you decide to re-trade it later.
Orb of Scouring has held steady this week; vaal Orb has held steady this week. The 30-day picture (0% vs 0%) suggests neither item has a lasting momentum edge.
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 Orb of Scouring better than Vaal Orb in Path of Exile?
Orb of Scouring is worth more: 0.84 c versus 0.67 c for Vaal Orb. Factoring in demand (Orb of Scouring 9/10, Vaal Orb 9/10), Orb of Scouring is the stronger item to hold right now.
Is Orb of Scouring worth Vaal Orb in Path of Exile?
Not one-for-one. Orb of Scouring is valued at 0.84 c versus 0.67 c for Vaal Orb, so the Vaal Orb side should add about 0.17 c in extra value.
What is Orb of Scouring worth in Path of Exile?
Orb of Scouring currently trades around 0.84 c with community demand of 9/10.
What is Vaal Orb worth in Path of Exile?
Vaal Orb currently trades around 0.67 c with community demand of 9/10.
How much should I add to trade Vaal Orb for Orb of Scouring?
About 0.17 c in extra value — that closes the gap between Vaal Orb (0.67 c) and Orb of Scouring (0.84 c). Use the calculator to test add-on combinations until the verdict reads Fair.