[PoE2] Guide - Introducing the Mini-Money-Makers

Summary

In this video, Bashar provides valuable insights on efficient currency-making through crafting and rituals. He introduces the concept of 'mini money makers' such as Sinister Alchemy, Sinister Coronation, and Sinister Exaltation, explaining their use and why they’re highly sought after by crafters. Despite being considered low-value by the game, these items offer significant returns on investment due to their low tribute costs and high sell prices. Bashar also touches on other items like Omen of Corruption and Emulation, giving tips on when to buy and sell for profit. The video is an excellent guide for players looking to maximize their earnings in-game.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sinister items like Sinister Exaltation and Sinister Coronation are valuable for crafting and can be used by crafters to enhance their items at a low cost.
• 😀 Sinister Exaltation is particularly valuable, often selling for up to 10 exalts, despite being available for as little as 100 tribute cost.
• 😀 Sinister Coronation is used for upgrading magic items to rare items with another prefix, enhancing the potential for higher damage output in weapons and equipment.
• 😀 Sinister Alchemy is useful for crafting on tier 15 white maps, providing three beneficial prefixes while keeping penalties low.
• 😀 The main reason Sinister items are valuable is due to their low tribute cost and high return on investment, making them ideal for currency-making.
• 😀 Omens of Fitting, though cheap, are still considered valuable, often selling for around 5k in tribute cost and can yield significant profits when used correctly.
• 😀 Items like Omen of Corruption are useful for corruption and guarantee beneficial changes to the item's properties, though they are more expensive and less frequently profitable.
• 😀 Refreshments, Omens of Resurgence, and Dextr items are generally considered worthless or less valuable, with minimal profit potential.
• 😀 A key crafting strategy is to use Fracturing Orbs on items with good modifiers, then using Sinister Exaltation to add another beneficial prefix for further enhancement.
• 😀 For budget-conscious players, Greater Exaltation is a good option for saving currency, allowing for the addition of an exalted modifier at a reduced cost compared to using regular Exalted Orbs.

Q & A

What are 'mini money makers' and why are they valuable?

Mini money makers refer to certain items in the game that, although not considered the most valuable, can still generate significant profit for players. They are valuable because their tribute costs (the cost to obtain them) are low, and they can be sold for a good amount of in-game currency, offering an efficient return on investment.

Why are sinister items considered more valuable than dexter items?

Sinister items are considered more valuable because they are favored by crafters. The crafting process often involves upgrading items, and sinister items play a crucial role in improving the quality of the item by adding beneficial prefixes. Dexter items, on the other hand, are less desirable because they are less useful in crafting.

What is the importance of 'sinister alchemy' in crafting?

Sinister alchemy is important for crafting because it allows players to apply alchemy to maps, resulting in three prefixes that enhance the item, with only one suffix. This makes it a popular choice for crafting, especially when players aim to improve their maps without the penalties that come with other items.

What is the role of 'sinister coronation' in crafting?

Sinister coronation is used by crafters when upgrading magic items to rares, particularly in cases where they want to add an additional prefix to an item. This is crucial for crafting high-damage items like weapons, where prefixes are the primary source of damage output.

How does the 'fracturing orb' work in crafting?

The fracturing orb locks one of the modifiers on an item, ensuring that it remains fixed when further crafting is done. This is especially useful when trying to craft a rare item with one good modifier, allowing players to add more modifiers while preserving the existing valuable one.

What is the value of 'sinister exaltation' and why is it considered valuable?

Sinister exaltation is considered valuable because it can be used to add another prefix to a rare item that already has one good modifier, making it highly useful in crafting. It can be sold for around 10 exalted, which is significant for a relatively low-cost tribute item.

What makes 'sinister exaltation' worth approximately 10 exalted?

Sinister exaltation is worth approximately 10 exalted because it allows crafters to add a prefix to a high-quality item, thus improving its value significantly. This is seen as a great return on investment, as the tribute cost to obtain it is low.

Why is 'omin of fitting' considered the 'king' of items in the context of rituals?

Omen of fitting is considered the 'king' of items because it is highly valuable, yet inexpensive. Despite being relatively cheap in terms of tribute costs, it provides a significant return, making it one of the best items to use in rituals for generating profit.

What is the 'Omen of corruption' and how is it used?

The Omen of corruption is used to corrupt items, amplifying their prefixes and suffixes, potentially adding additional sockets or improving other stats. It's valuable because it guarantees that an item will undergo some transformation, making it useful for crafting more powerful items.

How can players profit from buying and selling items like the Omen of corruption?

Players can profit from buying Omen of corruption when its price is low and selling it when its value increases. By carefully timing their purchases and sales, players can capitalize on price fluctuations, making a profit by trading these items in the market.