Vorici Chromatic Calculator

Understanding the Vorici Chromatic Calculator Probability Behind Socket Coloring

Vorici Chromatic Calculator Sockets in PoE are generated through a purely probabilistic system, and the chance of one being rolled as an off-color socket is always correlated with the attribute requirements of the item.

Example Probabilities:

That equates to a 90%+ chance of a pure strength chest rolling red sockets.

So the most optimal scenario is a pure Dexterity bow and an 85% chance to roll green sockets.

The next logical item type to discuss would be what we are calling the hybrid strength/dexterity item.

It is very rare for every Strength armor to roll a blue socket by default; that is about a 1-5% chance.

Well, October 2023 is when the Vorici Chromatic Calculator (see tab above) becomes active.

The Vorici Chromatic Calculator allows players to input:

Item type (gloves, armor, weapons, etc.)

Data (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence values)

Desired socket colors

The average number of Chromatic Orbs this needs will then be calculated, and Vorici crafting or just mindless rolling will be declared the cheaper option.

Example Usage

Let's say you have an armor chest piece (strength) with 6 sockets, and you need 3 blue and 3 red sockets.

As for Chromatic Orb spam, you would have thousands of them pouring out there as well, though the chance of blue seems pretty low.

For example, the Vorici "At Least 3 Blue" craft on average costs roughly 120 chromatic orbs in the calculator.

If it is a good number, do Vorici crafting to conserve random chromatic orbs you would otherwise throw away.

9 Tips for Improving the Socket Coloring

Use Hybrid Gear When Possible

Hybrid attribute gear (e.g., Str/Int armor) has an increased chance to roll mixed socket colors, making this craft more efficient.

Use the High Bench for Extreme Cases

With 4 or more sockets that aren't all the same color, the Vorici craft is usually better than chroma spamming.

You Are Using The Automate System

The Vorici Chromatic Calculator will allow you to determine if you are using the most efficient method possible, so don't waste your Chromatic Orbs until you do.

- Rip the maps with Syndicate mechanics to reduce the cost of crafting.

In the Betrayal League system, Vorici in the Syndicate offers guild benches for installing, which will occasionally halve the cost of a socket change.

Vorici Chromatic Calculator FAQ

How accurate is the calculator?

Mine is based on statistical chance and average expected cost; no guarantee. The average is rolled as often, with fewer lucky or unlucky rolls.

Can I reroll six off-color sockets?

Yes, but at a very high cost. This meant that rolling six blue sockets on pure strength armor, for example, would cost the user several thousand chromatic orbs.

What is the cheapest way for me to paint my sockets?

Whether one is cheaper than the other depends on your item. Use the calculator to determine if Chromatic Orb spam is worth your while BEFORE you commit any resources as OPPOSED TO (it is important) Vorci crafting.

Are chromatic orbs easy to come by?

Well, actually, Chromatic Orbs do drop at a greater rate from vendors selling linked RGB items and dead monsters. You could also trade with other players.

Is the socket color affected by the quality of the item?

Angle: There are only ratios; no item quality affects the socket color.

Crafting Method Cost Effect

Chromatic Orb Spam 1 Chromatic Orb per use 1d, 1 Green, 1 Blue

1 Red / 1 Green / 1 Blue 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Blue Guarantees at least one red, one green, and one blue socket

At Least X Sockets of a color vary (e.g., 25 Chromatic Orbs for "at least 2 blue") Ensures a minimum number of a specific color

Fully Specified Sockets Varies (e.g., 285 Chromatic Orbs for "3 blue on strength gear") Forces specific socket colors but at a high cost

Introducing the Probability Behind Socket Coloring

Sockets are based on a probability system in PoE, so the likelihood of one rolling as an off-color socket is naturally tied to the item’s attribute requirements.

Example Probabilities:

This means a pure strength-based chest can roll red sockets approximately 90% of the time.

The most successful scenario, therefore, is a pure Dexterity bow with an 85% chance of rolling green sockets.

The next item type worth discussing is what we call a hybrid strength/dexterity item.

It is quite rare for a strength armor to roll a blue socket naturally, about 1-5% depending.

How To Use The Vorici Chromatic Calculator

The Vorici Chromatic Calculator lets players enter in:

Type of item (armor, weapons, gloves, etc.)

Attribute requirements (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence values)

Desired socket colors

The calculator will then estimate the average number of Chromatic Orbs needed and conclude if Vorici crafting or just brute-force rolling is a cheaper solution.

Example Usage

Say you have an armor chest piece (Strength) with six sockets, and you need 3 blue and 3 red sockets.

With Chromatic Orb spam, you'd have thousands of rolls pouring out too, but the chance of rolling blue is pretty low.

For example, with the Vorici "At Least 3 Blue" craft, the calculator may show that it costs approximately 120 chromatic orbs on the average case.

If it is a good number, go ahead with Vorici crafting to save random Chromatic Orbs you would otherwise waste.

Quick Tips for Better Socket Coloring

Use Hybrid Gear When Possible

Hybrid attribute gear (e.g., strength/intelligence armor) has a higher chance of rolling mixed socket colors, which makes the crafting more efficient.

Use the Bench for Extreme Cases

For 4 or more non-normal color sockets, the Vorici craft is usually superior to chroma spamming.

The Automata System You Are Using

Make sure you check the Vorici Chromatic Calculator to make sure you're using the best method before wasting your Chromatic Orbs.

Use Syndicate Mechanics for Lower Crafting Costs

Vorici in the Syndicate provides guild benches in the Betrayal League system that will sometimes cut the cost of socket half.