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In Path of Exile 2, the Expedition mechanic remains one of the most profitable and versatile systems for crafting and gold-making. While the core Expedition system hasn't changed in Patch 0.3, new updates to Essences and Desecrated Currency have shifted its optimal use from purely crafting powerful rares to combining gold-making with selective item crafting. This guide provides an in-depth look at Expedition crafting, highlighting the best strategies to profit, optimize item rolls, and maximize the value of your investment.

Expedition Overview

The system itself hasn't been significantly altered in Patch 0.3, but Expedition crafting has gained more depth, especially when combined with Essences and Desecrated Currency.

While traditional Expedition crafting is still viable, it's no longer the top method for generating high-tier rare items. However, it remains excellent for players can buy Gwennen Currency and Exotic Coinage to purchase rare weapons, then resell them for a profit.

Understanding Magic and Rare Path of Exile 2 Items

Before diving into crafting, it's crucial to understand how item modifiers work:

·Magic items: Up to 2 modifiers (1 Prefix, 1 Suffix)

·Rare items: Up to 6 modifiers (3 Prefixes, 3 Suffixes)

Prefixes and Suffixes are independent, and Expedition crafting allows you to manipulate these modifiers through various options provided by NPCs. Recognizing the difference between Magic and Rare items is key to maximizing both profit and potential crafting outcomes.

Expedition NPCs and Crafting Options

There are four primary NPCs associated with Expedition crafting:

1. Dannig - Exchanges currency between NPCs

2. Gwennen - Specializes in weapons

3. Tujen - Focuses on jewelry

4. Rog - Deals with armor

Each NPC allows multiple crafting interactions, providing randomized options to modify or improve items.

Crafting options include:

·Add a single Prefix or Suffix

·Upgrade the Magic item to Rare

·Fill all empty Prefixes and Suffixes

·Reroll Prefixes or Suffixes

·Adjust values of Prefixes or Suffixes (similar to Divine Orbs)

·Remove the lowest-level modifier

·Remove all Prefixes or Suffixes

Players can skip an option but cannot skip the following one, making careful selection crucial.

General Expedition Crafting Tips

1. Don't overcommit: If an item remains subpar after a few crafting attempts, vendor it instead of wasting resources.

2. Preserve strong modifiers: When you find an item with excellent Prefixes or Suffixes, focus on improving the complementary set rather than rerolling what is already good.

3. Magic items can be valuable bases: Sometimes it's better to keep a strong Magic item for Essence crafting than to attempt a risky Rare upgrade.

4. Sockets, Quality, and Vaal upgrades: Use these additions on decent items to increase their potential market value or personal utility.

Gwennen - Weapon Crafting

Weapons, particularly bows, dominate the current Expedition meta. Key strategies:

·Bows: Focus on high %Physical Damage, hybrid %Physical/Accuracy, or flat Physical Damage. Magic bows with favorable rolls can be augmented with Greater Essence of Abrasion for flat Physical Damage.

·Other Martial Weapons (Quarterstaves, 2H Maces, Spears, Crossbows): Apply the same principles as bows, prioritizing %Physical Damage and base quality.

·Wands & Staves: Target +Levels; Wands with +4 or higher, Staves with +5 or higher.

·Scepters: Look for +Minion Skills or high Spirit; Omen Scepter is preferred for spellcasters.

·Quivers: Only pick ones with +Projectile Skills.

Proper selection ensures both high crafting potential and profitable resale value.

Tujen - Jewelry Crafting

Jewelry crafting focuses on Amulets, Rings, and Belts:

·Amulets: Look for +Levels or strong base stats. Rare Amulets outside Crimson, Lunar, or Azure varieties are ideal for crafting.

·Rings: Prioritize a good base. Implicit stats like resists, Life, or Mana. Magic Rings with two strong modifiers can be crafted further using Essences.

·Belts: Focus on Life, Mana, Attributes, or Resists; Magic belts with solid mods can also be crafted using Essences.

Rog - Armor Crafting

Armor selection depends on the type of build:

·Evasion/Hybrid Evasion & ES armor: Prioritize high resists, life, and attributes.

·Energy Shield armor: Target high ES values and solid bases.

·Shields: Only pure Armor shields with high Armor, Life, resistances, Block, and Strength are worth crafting.

Magic armor with two good mods is a prime candidate for Essence enhancement or Desecrated Currency upgrades.

Expedition Crafting Experience

From experience with Patch 0.3:

·Gwennen remains the most profitable with low investment, producing high-value bows, quarterstaves, and 2H maces.

·Rog is decent but requires more currency per return.

·Tujen demands higher investment, making it a lower-priority choice for smaller budgets.

Historical data from previous patches shows consistent profits, especially when combining Exotic Coinage with selective crafting strategies. Some high-value items, such as bows or quivers with ideal %Physical Damage or skill bonuses, can sell for dozens of Divines, generating significant returns.

When to Use Exalted Orbs

Use Exalted Orbs on items that already have strong mods:

·Weapons with 1-2 Physical Damage mods and open prefixes for additional rolls

·Energy Shield armor with high ES and a strong base

·Jewelry with desirable stats such as Life, Mana, Resists, or Attributes

The price of buying POE 2 Exalted Orbs is getting lower and lower compared to buying  Divine Orbs, so buying a large number of POE 2 Exalted Orbs for crafting strong items is the best way..

Conclusion

Expedition crafting in PoE 2 is a strategic combination of gold-making and item optimization. Combining Expedition currency with Essences and Desecrated Currency allows players to maximize both profit and item quality. By carefully selecting items from Gwennen, Rog, and Tujen, preserving strong modifiers, and knowing when to invest in crafting or selling, players can efficiently increase their wealth and inventory power.