Path of Exile

Path of exile is known for its deep mechanics and complex itemization system, which lets players customize their characters in countless ways. Among the many items and currencies in the game, the Divine Orb stands out as one of the most important. This sought-after currency plays a key role in crafting and item improvement while also shapes the in-game economy, by being a standard for measuring an items value.

What is a Divine Orb?
A Divine Orb is a currency in Path of exile used to change the values of explicit modifiers on an item. Explicit modifiers are the numeric stats that can be found of an item, such as increased damage, resistance, or life regeneration. These stats are displayed on the item’s tooltip.
Unlike a Chaos Orb, which completely re-rolls an item’s affixes (the list of modifiers), Divine Orb keeps the same affixes but changes their numeric values randomly within the possible range. For example, if an item has an affix that grants "10-20% increased damage" and the current roll is 12%, using a Divine Orb could set the value anywhere between 10% and 20%.

The Economic Shift in Patch 3.19
In Patch 3.19, the Lake of Kalandra League made big changes to Path of Exile’s economy by swapping the roles of Exalted Orbs and Divine Orbs. Before this patch, Exalted Orbs were the main currency for high-value trades because they were used for meta-mod crafting.
From 3.19 Divine Orbs needed for meta-mod crafting instead. This caused Exalted Orbs to lose value since they were no longer needed for the most important crafting. At the same time, Divine Orbs became more valuable because they are also used to fine-tune item stats, something endgame players need.
As a result, Divine Orbs replaced Exalted Orbs as the main currency for trading expensive and mid-tier items. 

The most common usages of the “divine”

Perfecting High-Value Items
One of the most common use of a Divine Orb is to optimize high-value items. In the word of POE, the difference between a "good" item and a "perfect" item can have a significant impact on a build's performance. Divine Orbs allow players to push the boundaries of an item’s potential, ensuring it meets its maximum effectiveness.
For instance, unique items with powerful modifiers—such as a Headhunter (which is a popular endgame unique belt)—may have varying numeric values. Players who want the absolute best version of the item will use Divine Orbs to re-roll the values until the desired outcome is achieved
Standardizing Item Values for Trade
When it comes to trading, items with the highest possible rolls often fetch a premium price. Players may invest Divine Orbs into valuable items to enhance their market value. This is particularly true for items with highly sought-after affixes, as a perfectly rolled item is much more appealing to buyers.

Crafting and Experimentation
For players experimenting with crafting, Divine Orbs can be useful to fine-tune results. This is especially relevant in conjunction with Eldritch Implicit modifiers introduced in recent expansions. These modifiers can be re-rolled using other specialized currencies, but Divine Orbs might still play a role in ensuring explicit values are optimized.

Trading
Divine Orbs are not only a crafting tool but also a critical component of Path of Exile’s economy. As the de facto currency for high-value transactions, they are often used to trade for powerful items, rare gear, or bulk quantities of other currencies. Their high demand and utility make them a preferred medium of exchange among players seeking endgame upgrades or crafting materials.