Understanding Mirrored Items in POE 2
In Path of Exile 2 a mirrored item is an exact duplicate of an original item that has been mirrored using a Mirror of Kalandra one of the rarest and most valuable currencies in the game. When an item is mirrored it becomes a perfect copy with all of the same modifiers sockets colors and links. However mirrored items come with an important limitation they cannot be modified in any way. This includes crafting socket changing enchanting or corruption. Because of this players only use a Mirror of Kalandra on items that are already considered perfect or near perfect and provide top-tier value for specific builds. Mirroring is not a crafting method but rather a way to duplicate an item that has already reached its optimal state.
How to Mirror an Item
To mirror an item you must possess a Mirror of Kalandra and the item you want to duplicate. Open your inventory select the Mirror of Kalandra and apply it to the desired item. The resulting mirrored copy will appear in your inventory with a mirrored label and a distinct blue background. Because of the mirror’s extreme rarity it is crucial to ensure that the original item is worth duplicating. Most players do not mirror their own items unless they are expert crafters who have created something with market-level value. Instead they usually seek out public mirror service providers who allow others to mirror their perfect items in exchange for a fee usually in Divine Orbs or other high-tier currency.
What Makes an Item Mirror-Worthy
Only a very small percentage of items in the game are considered worthy of mirroring. These are typically items with multiple perfect or near-perfect affixes that cannot be improved further. They often feature multiple high-tier prefixes and suffixes that synergize perfectly with popular builds and meta strategies. Common mirror-worthy items include influenced weapons with high elemental damage perfect rare body armors with spell suppression and life hybrid stats or cluster jewels with the best possible node combinations. In most cases mirror-worthy items are made through advanced crafting methods involving meta-crafting suffixes cannot be changed Harvest augmentations and recombinators from past leagues. Determining if an item is mirror-tier takes deep market understanding and awareness of what builds are dominating the league.
When Mirroring Is Worth It for Players
For most players mirroring is not something they will do personally but rather something they benefit from by using mirrored copies of someone else's high-end gear. If you are playing in a trade league and your build revolves around a weapon or armor piece that has a well-known mirrored version available from a reputable crafter using a mirrored copy can greatly boost your power. It is only worth using a Mirror of Kalandra on your own item if you know the item has strong trade value and other players would be willing to pay for copies. Otherwise the currency is better saved or traded for gear that is already optimized. Mirroring is worth it when you or the community have confirmed that the item is unique powerful and in demand across a wide audience.
How Mirror Services Work
Mirror services are a key part of the POE 2 economy. These services are typically run by experienced crafters who have created mirror-worthy items and advertise them through trade websites forums and Discord channels. Players who want a mirrored version of that item provide a Mirror of Kalandra and often pay an additional fee for the service. The service provider then temporarily lends the original item and applies the Mirror of Kalandra to produce the copy which is then returned to the buyer. Trusted sellers with established reputations and verified vouches are essential because scamming can be a risk. Many mirror service providers use in-game guilds and dedicated Discord servers to manage requests and build credibility. Participating in this market is one of the few ways regular players can access the benefits of mirrored gear without crafting the originals themselves.