Orb of Fusing can destroy links? (Answer: Yes)

Can i use orb of fusing to make 5 link from this weapon?
Is there any chance that i lose 4 link if i use orb of fusing?



I would test it by myself but its my first char(lvl 32) and i dont want to lose my weapon ;]

Sorry for bad english.

Yes, you can lose links by fusing it, but you also can get 4links again relatively easily, so try it if you have some fusings left...

http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Orb_of_Fusing

Thank you for answer.

I only found one.

on a sidenote: you can get Fusing Orbs quite easily by farming alteration orbs (aka farming magic,rare items, identifying and selling them). You can buy then Jeweler Orbs with this (rate 1:2 afaik) and with the jewelers u can buy fusings - (rate 1:4)
Its takes some time but its a reliable way to get fusings unless u try it via trade.

But dont waste them for trying 5 or 6 L below endgame items. 4-linking is quite easy - and doesnt eat upo many Fusings - but dont try to 5 or 6L non-endgame gear.

Thank you for tip :)

I will keep them for endgame.

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bartosz066 wrote:

Thank you for tip :)

I will keep them for endgame.

Also it's easier to 5 link items when the item has 6 sockets (more sockets, more chances to link 5 of them together)

also FYI


"typical" amounts of fusing/jeweler orbs needed:


6 slots = ~100-150 jeweler orbs

5 link = ~75-150 fusing orbs (on a 6S item, double this amount for a 5L on a 5S item)

6 link = 750-1500 fusing orbs


of course you could always hit the jackpot on your first jeweler/fusing used but that's exceedingly rare. Also, don't fall for the gambler's falacy, there is NO GUARANTEE that your results will be anywhere near these values. You could literally go 10,000 fusing orbs without seeing a 6L item, each fusing has approximately the same chance as the last.

You can also buy fusings from the vendor once you reach act 2. If you only have one then don't waste it on a piece of gear unless you REALLY need the sockets linked. Some advice for you: Since this is your best build make sure you don't neglect life and resists. Add life on your tree and try to get resists on your gear. That weapon should last you until you lv 50 or higher if you don't mess up your tree. If you start having gear issues check out my guide if you're a non-trading grinder like me.