If you’re a Path of Exile player who loves crafting gear, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How much is this going to cost me?”
Whether you’re slamming Chaos Orbs into a helmet hoping for the perfect resistances, using Fossils in Delve to target specific mods, or engaging in high-end crafting with Metamods and Bench options, the cost can quickly spiral out of control.
That’s exactly why this Advanced Crafting Price Estimator exists — to help you understand the real investment behind your dream item, before you start burning through your currency.
PoE Advanced Crafting Price Estimator
What This Tool Does (And Why It’s Useful)
This isn’t just another basic calculator. This tool was designed with real players in mind, especially those who enjoy advanced crafting systems or are looking to plan their budget for endgame items.
By inputting simple details like the crafting method, item level, number of mods you’re targeting, and any special events that affect pricing (like Synthesis, Harvest, or Ritual mechanics), the tool will give you an estimated total cost in Chaos Orbs.
It’s a quick and easy way to avoid those painful moments when you run out of resources mid-project — and helps you make smarter decisions whether you’re gearing up for your next map or selling crafted gear in trade leagues.
Why Item Level and Mod Count Matter
In PoE, item level plays a huge role in what mods can appear.
Higher item levels open the door for stronger modifiers, but they also make crafting more expensive and unpredictable. Similarly, the number of mods you want increases the cost significantly.
Getting a two-mod magic ring is cheap — but crafting a rare, six-mod influenced chestplate with specific resistances and life? That’s going to cost a lot more.
This tool takes that into account. The estimator adjusts costs based on your item’s level and the number of mods you’re aiming for, so you get a far more accurate view of your crafting path.
Accounting for Crafting Events and Advanced Mechanics
Crafting in PoE changes with each league.
Harvest crafting let players add and remove specific mods, while Synthesis added implicit modifiers and new layers of complexity. Ritual let you “purchase” powerful outcomes. These mechanics can shift prices dramatically.
To help you stay ahead, the tool lets you select multipliers for common crafting events.
This way, if you’re using mechanics from Harvest or Synthesis, the cost estimate reflects that increased potential and price.
Who This Tool Is For
Whether you’re a casual player looking to craft a good weapon or an experienced player optimizing gear for Maven invitations or Uber bosses, this tool gives you real value.
It saves time, helps you plan ahead, and reduces the guesswork that usually comes with advanced crafting systems in Path of Exile.
Use it to:
- Budget your Chaos Orbs before you craft
- Compare different crafting methods (like Fossils vs. Bench)
- Decide whether a crafting project is worth pursuing
- Plan your next currency farming strategy with a goal in mind
Understanding Crafting in Path of Exile – The Real Challenge
Crafting in Path of Exile isn’t just about spending a few orbs and hoping for the best. It’s a deep system that rewards knowledge, planning, and sometimes… patience.
Whether you’re creating your first Chaos-spam rare or working on a mirror-tier item using Bench crafts and Influenced bases, every step matters — and every orb counts.
This tool is here to give you clarity.
Many players make the mistake of underestimating the complexity and cost involved in crafting, especially when aiming for specific outcomes.
The currency economy in PoE is volatile, and crafting prices fluctuate depending on meta, league mechanics, and availability of base items.
If you’re not keeping track, you could easily throw away hundreds of Chaos Orbs without even coming close to your goal.
With the Advanced Crafting Price Estimator, you can calculate these costs ahead of time and craft with a strategy in mind — just like experienced players do.
Real Examples of Why This Tool Matters
Let’s say you want to craft a rare ilvl 86 Crusader-influenced Body Armour with:
- +% to maximum Life
- +% to Spell Suppression
- Extra Curse
- High base Armour and Evasion
You could:
- Use Fossils to target specific mod pools
- Use Metamods to lock prefixes and try to reroll suffixes (or vice versa)
- Consider Harvest crafts (if available in the league)
- Use Exalted Orbs to slam specific mods manually
But here’s the problem: how many tries will it take? What will it cost in total? What if you’re better off just buying it?
That’s where the estimator becomes invaluable. It helps you input your item level, target mods, crafting method, and adjusts for current mechanics (e.g. using Harvest, Synthesis mods, or Bench options), so you know whether to craft or to trade.
Using the Tool — Made Simple
This tool is designed for all player types, whether you’re just starting to explore crafting or already doing multi-mod gear planning.
You don’t need to understand every mod tier or know which Fossils to use — though if you do, it helps.
Here’s what you’ll need to use it effectively:
- Choose your crafting method (Chaos Spam, Fossils, Essence, Metamods, etc.)
- Set your item level — since it controls which mods are available
- Add how many specific mods you’re aiming for
- If applicable, choose a crafting event that may affect drop rates or costs (like Synthesis or Harvest)
- Get your estimated total cost in Chaos Orbs — and compare it to market listings
Now you can make a smart decision — whether to keep rolling or to buy that base off trade.
How This Helps You in the Long Run
Knowledge is power, and in Path of Exile, currency is time. Every wasted Orb is time you spent farming maps, doing Heists, or running Delve. When you use this tool, you’re reclaiming your time by avoiding waste.
You’re also learning the value of crafting decisions, which makes you a smarter and more efficient player.
In the long run, this kind of planning helps you:
- Build better characters without blowing your budget
- Understand what it takes to craft top-tier items
- Set currency goals and actually reach them
- Avoid disappointment from failed crafts
Extra Features to Look Forward To
We’re constantly improving the estimator to reflect league changes and crafting updates. Some upcoming ideas include:
- Prefix/Suffix filtering
- Hybrid base item calculation
- Weighted mod probability integration
- Price trend integration with trade APIs
- Crafting history for comparisons
The more precise we can make this, the more it helps you — and that’s the goal.
Final Word
This is more than a calculator — it’s your personal crafting assistant. Path of Exile’s crafting system can be incredibly rewarding, but also intimidating. This tool gives you control. It breaks down complex mechanics into simple, actionable information you can use right away.
Take your time, try different setups, and use this tool as often as needed. The more you plan, the better your gear — and your PoE experience — will be.
Ready to start crafting smarter? Scroll up, plug in your setup, and see what your dream item will actually cost.