The Ancient Crisis Fragment holds significant value in the Path of Exile 2 economy due to its essential role in unlocking the Arbiter of Ash, a pinnacle endgame boss. Its scarcity stemming from challenging farming conditions combined with high demand keeps its trade price substantial.
Price Overview (2025):
Price Overview (2025):
- The Ancient Crisis Fragment typically trades around 250 Exalted Orbs, making it one of the more expensive fragments but generally less costly than the rarer Faded Crisis Fragment (about 390 Exalted Orbs).
- The Weathered Crisis Fragment is similarly priced to the Ancient Fragment, around 240 to 260 Exalted Orbs.
- Prices fluctuate based on league cycles, supply from Citadel farming, and player demand for pinnacle access.
- The Ancient Crisis Fragment drops exclusively from the Count Geonor boss in the Iron Citadel, a challenging endgame location requiring high-tier maps and optimized Waystone Drop Chance.
- Farming these fragments is time-consuming due to boss difficulty and randomness of drops. Often multiple boss kills are required to collect all three fragments needed for pinnacle content.
- As single-use keys, players consume fragments to access the Arbiter fight, creating a persistent demand for replenishment.
- Fragments are frequently sold and traded within the player economy, with many opting to purchase them to avoid farming grind and jump into pinnacle content rapidly.
- Players can farm Ancient Crisis Fragments for a lucrative income stream by efficiently running Iron Citadels with high Waystone Drop Chance.
- Investing in crafting and Atlas passives that boost fragment drops enhances farming efficiency and profit.
- For players focusing on endgame progression without farming, buying Ancient Crisis Fragments from traders or boosting services is a popular option despite the high cost.