Tainted Chromatic Orb vs Tempering Catalyst
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Tainted Chromatic Orb or Tempering Catalyst?
Tainted Chromatic Orb is currently worth about 1.11× Tempering Catalyst. A one-for-one swap loses value for the Tainted Chromatic Orb side.
Is Tainted Chromatic Orb better than Tempering Catalyst in Path of Exile?
Tainted Chromatic Orb currently outvalues Tempering Catalyst by about 1.11× in Path of Exile (8.12 c against 7.31 c). One-for-one, the Tempering Catalyst side should expect to add around 0.81 c in sweeteners before this reads as fair.
Neither item is a liquidity trap: community demand sits at 8/10 for Tainted Chromatic Orb and 6/10 for Tempering Catalyst, so both should re-trade at a reasonable pace.
On recent form, Tainted Chromatic Orb has held steady this week and tempering Catalyst has held steady this week. Over 30 days the moves are 0% and 0% respectively, with low volatility on Tainted Chromatic Orb and low on Tempering 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 Tainted Chromatic Orb better than Tempering Catalyst in Path of Exile?
Tainted Chromatic Orb is worth more: 8.12 c versus 7.31 c for Tempering Catalyst. Factoring in demand (Tainted Chromatic Orb 8/10, Tempering Catalyst 6/10), Tainted Chromatic Orb is the stronger item to hold right now.
Is Tainted Chromatic Orb worth Tempering Catalyst in Path of Exile?
Not one-for-one. Tainted Chromatic Orb is valued at 8.12 c versus 7.31 c for Tempering Catalyst, so the Tempering Catalyst side should add about 0.81 c in extra value.
What is Tainted Chromatic Orb worth in Path of Exile?
Tainted Chromatic Orb currently trades around 8.12 c with community demand of 8/10.
What is Tempering Catalyst worth in Path of Exile?
Tempering Catalyst currently trades around 7.31 c with community demand of 6/10.
How much should I add to trade Tempering Catalyst for Tainted Chromatic Orb?
About 0.81 c in extra value — that closes the gap between Tempering Catalyst (7.31 c) and Tainted Chromatic Orb (8.12 c). Use the calculator to test add-on combinations until the verdict reads Fair.