Path of Exile 3.26: Top 10 New Items You Must Chase

Jun-10-2025

 

The Secrets of the Atlas expansion for Path of Exile 3.26 officially launches on June 13, 2025. After months of anticipation, GGG has finally delivered a true content feast! While the wait was long, the scale and quality of the update have definitely been worth it.

 

This league introduces a brand-new challenge mechanic along with an array of powerful new items and unique mechanics. In this article, we'll focus on the core new items introduced in 3.26 and break down the Top 10 most impactful new items that players should absolutely look out for.

 

 

New Currencies & Items Overview

As with every league, 3.26 brings a selection of new currencies and items to deepen crafting and build possibilities. Here's a quick look at the key additions:

 

Focused Channelling (Support Gem): An Intelligence/Dexterity Support Gem for channeled spells. The longer you channel, the more damage you deal — but it also increases the cost the longer you go. Does not affect minion skills.

 

Shaper's Exalted Orb: Adds Shaper influence to a rare item, granting an additional Shaper modifier. Tailored for Shaper-themed builds.

 

Elder's Exalted Orb: Adds Elder influence to a rare item, granting new Elder modifier. Similar to ShaperShaper Orb, but with Elder vibes.

 

Orb of Remembrance: Randomizes the number of Memory Strands on normal (white) items.

 

Orb of Unravelling: You can use this orb to consume all Memory Strands on an item to try and upgrade the tier of explicit modifiers. The more strands you consume, the better your odds of success.

 

Orb of Intention: Used on Memory Influenced Maps. While it helps you find items with more Memory Strands in the area, overall item drops are reduced. Perfect for quality-over-quantity farming.

 

These currencies are joined by 20+ new unique items (some only obtainable by defeating Mercenaries!) and 5 new Divination Cards, offering tons of new build and crafting potential in 3.26.

 

Top 10 Must-Chase New Items in 3.26

Numerous powerful new items have been introduced, including unique equipment, skill gems, and currencies. With so many powerful new items, which ones truly stand out? Here's our curated list of the Top 10 new items every player should keep an eye on:

 

1. Siege Ballista of Trarthus

This Trarthan skill gem is a game-changer for bow and totem builds. It summons a ring of Ballista that obliterate everything in their path with insane burst damage—just wish you could keep them around longer! Drops from Trarthus mercenaries or rare quests.  

 

2. Spectral Shield Throw of Trarthus  

This Trarthan gem lets your shield stick around after throwing, raining debris on foes. Pair with high-armor shields for elemental/physical builds. You'll find it after defeating Trarthus mercenaries or looting high-tier maps.

 

3. Veiled Exalted Orb  

A powerful currency added in POE 3.26 can remove one affix and add a hidden one. With the "Hinekora's Lock", it can accurately control the affix and is suitable for high-level equipment crafting. Farm Catalina or high-tier maps have chance to get one—it's worth the grind!

 

4. Veiled Chaos Orb

Returns as a key crafting tool—rerolls an item while guaranteeing a Veiled mod, ideal for boots (e.g., movement speed) or targeted affixes.

 

5. Orb of Remembrance

It is the key to unlocking Memory Threads endgame content. Use it to upgrade those fancy Memory Petals and dive deeper into the Atlas's secrets. Drops from Pinnacle Bosses—prepare for some tough fights!  

 

6. Orb of Intention

The Orb of Intention is a currency item used to enchant Memory-influenced maps, increasing the number of Memory Strands found on Memory-influenced items. When applied, it grants the enchantment 20% Less Quantity of Items Found, and any item with Memory Strands discovered will have +12 Memory Strands added.

 

7. Memory Strands  

These aren't just for show—they supercharge your equipment's mods or crafting outcomes. Complete Memory Threads challenges to earn them and push your gear to new heights.  

 

8. Runegrafting Items

POE 3.26 has added Runegrafting Items, using these items can replace a passive tree Mastery node. You can find Runegrafts as potential rewards from the Shipping mechanic.

 

9. Oro's Sacrifice (Fire Prism)

This budget fire sword is a game-changer for Wild Strike/Molten Strike builds. It fuels your attacks with fire damage and stacks green orbs every ignite, making it a million-DPS machine when paired with Eye of Innocence and Mokou's Embrace.

 

10. Eye of Innocence (Amulet)

This amulet turbocharges your damage by 70% whenever you're on fire. Pair it with Oro's sword for a fiery nightmare—enemies won't know what hit them.

 

Path of Exile 3.26: Secrets of the Atlas delivers one of the most exciting updates yet, packed with powerful new items, crafting options, and game-changing mechanics. Don't miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve—hunt down these must-have items and unleash your full potential this league.