Using Chaos Orbs to Re-Roll Mods

Chaos Orbs remain the most direct and widely used method to reset the modifiers on rare items in Path of Exile 2. When used on a rare item a Chaos Orb will completely randomize all prefixes and suffixes while preserving the item level and base type. This makes it ideal for trying to hit a combination of mods that suit your build such as high life multiple resistances or increased damage types. However this method is entirely random and can quickly burn through your Chaos Orb supply if you are aiming for perfection. To use Chaos Orbs efficiently it is best to use them only on high item level bases that are capable of rolling the desirable modifiers you need. Many players also set a limit on how many Chaos Orbs they are willing to spend on a single item to avoid over-investing in a single roll.

Orb of Scouring and Orb of Alchemy Combination

Another way to reset item modifiers is by combining an Orb of Scouring with an Orb of Alchemy. First you use an Orb of Scouring to remove all mods from a rare item turning it into a normal white item. Then you apply an Orb of Alchemy to turn it back into a rare item with completely new randomized modifiers. This method functions similarly to using a Chaos Orb but gives you more control when you want to start fresh especially after a crafted item ends up with bad mods. It is often used when preparing a good base for future crafting especially when you want to ensure that an item does not have undesired influences or bench-crafted mods before re-rolling.

Essence Crafting for Controlled Resets

Using Essences is a more deterministic way to reset item mods while ensuring at least one guaranteed affix. When you apply an Essence to a white item it transforms it into a rare item with one guaranteed mod determined by the Essence type. For example using a Screaming Essence of Greed guarantees a high-tier life modifier. This method is great for targeting specific mods while still resetting the rest of the item. Because the remaining mods are still random the use of Essences is a middle ground between total randomness and full control. Players farming Essences from Essence Monoliths in maps can collect a wide variety of these to use on crafting bases and improve their odds of hitting desired rolls.

Harvest Crafting to Remove or Reforge Specific Mods

Harvest crafting offers one of the most powerful and controlled ways to reset mods on items. Certain Harvest crafts allow you to remove a specific type of modifier such as remove a fire mod or remove a non-attack mod and then add a new one. These crafts provide much more control than Chaos Orbs and are ideal for fine-tuning high-value items. There are also Harvest options like reforge keeping prefixes or reforge keeping suffixes which let you reset one half of the item while preserving the other. This is especially useful when you hit a perfect trio of mods and do not want to risk losing them while trying to improve the rest. Tracking down these Harvest crafts requires access to Sacred Grove encounters and storing crafts in Horticrafting Stations for future use.

Using the Crafting Bench to Remove Crafted Mods

Sometimes you want to reset crafted modifiers rather than natural ones. If your item has bench-crafted affixes you can go to the Crafting Bench and use the remove crafted mod option to clear it without affecting the rest of the item. This is often done before using other crafting methods like Harvest or Beastcrafting to avoid interaction conflicts or to prepare the item for meta-crafting techniques. Knowing how to manage crafted mods is an important part of resetting and reworking items especially when you are layering multiple methods to gradually improve an item.

Beastcrafting to Add or Remove Specific Mods

Menagerie Beastcrafting offers another layer of item mod manipulation with recipes that allow you to modify gear in unique ways. Some Beastcrafts allow for the removal of a mod and addition of a new one or even randomize a single mod while keeping the rest of the item intact. This makes Beastcrafting a powerful option for late-stage crafting when you want to reset specific parts of an item without losing the entire set of modifiers. To access these recipes you need to capture specific beasts and unlock the appropriate recipe in your Menagerie. While more situational than other methods it can provide the exact tweak you need to finalize a strong item.

Preparing Bases for Efficient Re-Rolling

Before resetting mods on an item always ensure that the base is worth investing in. Look for high item level bases that can roll the tiers of mods you want and ensure that the item is not corrupted or influenced unless those aspects are necessary for your build. Applying quality through armorers or blacksmiths scraps and socket colors before rolling can save time and prevent waste. Having the right foundation means that every Chaos Orb Essence or Harvest craft has a higher chance of producing a valuable result. Resetting mods is only half the equation the other half is crafting with intention and efficiency.