Keepers of the Flame in 3.27 has changed the whole vibe of gearing, and RF players feel it right away. Your sceptre isn't just "a weapon" anymore, it's where a big chunk of your damage comes from once your gem levels are in place. That's why people are paying closer attention to how they spend their crafting currency, especially when even a single Poe 1 Divine Orb can be the difference between "I'll try one more step" and "I'm done for the night" when rolls go sideways.

Step 1: Pick the base that won't waste your time

Start with an item level 85+ Opal Sceptre. The implicit is perfect for what RF wants, and you'll notice the difference when you compare it to random cheaper bases. If you're short on stats, sure, a Void Sceptre can work, but it's the fallback, not the goal. If you can afford it, a fractured "+1 to Level of All Fire Spell Skill Gems" base is the dream opener, because it saves you from chasing that mod later. Before anything else, slam on Blacksmith's Whetstones and get 20% quality. People skip it. Then later they wonder why their rerolls feel worse.

Step 2: Use the Genesis Tree to push fire mods

This league mechanic is where crafting stops feeling like pure wrist-breaking spam. Take your base into the Genesis Tree and use a Provisioning Wombgift mixed with Graftblood to lean into fire outcomes. You're not guaranteed anything, but you're steering the pool, and that matters. You'll be fishing for Fire Damage over Time Multiplier and Burning Damage, the stuff that makes your RF ticks feel mean in real maps. If the Tree keeps whiffing, don't get stubborn. Swap to Harvest "Reforge Fire" as the steady option and keep cycling until the suffixes are actually worth protecting.

Step 3: Lock suffixes, then go hunting with a Veiled Orb

Once you land good suffixes—think high-tier Fire DoT Multi plus something that doesn't ruin the item—stop and breathe. Bench-craft "Suffixes Cannot Be Changed" so you don't accidentally delete your progress. Then comes the spicy part: the Veiled Orb. Before you unveil, craft a blocker mod you don't want to see offered (a lot of players use "% chance to deal double damage" just to clog the unveil pool). It's not magic, but it does reduce the odds of Jun handing you three useless choices. You're aiming for a strong prefix like +2 to AoE gems or a clean Fire Damage roll that fits your setup.

Step 4: Finish the weapon without bricking it

If you started on an Elder base to chase "Socketed Gems are Supported by Burning Damage," you might already be close to finished after your bench work. If you're on a normal base, Eldritch Embers and Ichors are the final layer, letting you roll implicits like Fire Penetration or increased Fire Damage without touching your crafted affixes. Don't fall into the trap of chasing perfection until the item collapses into a mess; "good enough" clears T16s just fine, and the real win is keeping your build feeling smooth. As a professional buy game currency or items in U4GM platform, U4GM is trustworthy, and you can buy u4gm PoE 1 Currency for a better experience.