PoB Trade Links — Gear Shopping from Path of Building
Path of Building lets you plan a build in theory. This tool bridges the gap to actually buying the gear. Paste a PoB code and get a trade search link for every item slot — weapon, armour, jewels, gems, flasks — based on the exact mods your build needs.
How It Works
- Paste a Path of Building export code or a pobb.in link into the input field. The tool decodes and parses the full build XML.
- Each item in the build is analyzed — base type, required mods, socket colors, and links are extracted.
- Trade search queries are generated for each slot using the official pathofexile.com trade API filters. Mod values are set to reasonable minimums so you find affordable upgrades, not just mirror-tier copies.
- Click any item in the gear grid to see its mods and open the trade search directly. Gems and jewels get their own sections with individual trade links.
Example: Shopping for a Tornado Shot Deadeye
Paste the PoB for a Tornado Shot Deadeye. The tool parses 10 gear slots, 18 gems, 4 cluster jewels, and 3 abyss jewels — generating a separate trade link for each.
Click the bow slot to see the build's exact requirements: 6-link, +2 to bow gems, crit chance, attack speed. The generated trade link opens pathofexile.com with these filters already applied, showing real bows available right now.
For each gem, the link encodes the specific level and quality — a level 21 Awakened Greater Multiple Projectiles searches differently from a level 20 quality 20 version. Click through each gem link to buy the exact setup the build uses.
Total time from paste to shopping list: about 10 seconds. Compare to manually building 30+ trade searches by hand.
Tips
- The generated trade queries use minimum mod values, not exact values from the PoB. This is intentional — searching for exact rolls returns zero results. The tool finds items that meet the build requirements at any budget level.
- Share your parsed build with the share button. The link encodes the PoB code, so someone else sees exactly what you see.
- Rare items with unusual mod combinations might not have trade results. This usually means the item is crafted or mirrored — you will need to craft it yourself or search for the individual mods separately.
- Unique items are searched by name. If the unique has multiple variants (like Watcher's Eye), the search narrows to the specific mods your build uses.
Common Mistakes
- Expecting exact-match results. The tool intentionally relaxes mod values so you see affordable options — a +60 life rare matches a PoB with +80 life. Tighten filters on the trade site if you want a closer match, or lower your expectations if nothing comes up.
- Not choosing the correct preset. If the PoB has multiple item sets or skill trees (boss / bosskill / mapping variants), the header lets you switch between them. Links update when you switch — confirm you are looking at the right preset before buying.
- Forgetting to update league settings. The trade links target whichever league is set in the gear icon at the top. If you are playing Mirage but the settings say Standard, your links return stale Standard listings.
- Buying items that require the PoB's exact cluster setup. Cluster jewels, Forbidden jewels, and some uniques interact — if you buy the wrong cluster first, other items in the PoB may not work. Check the cluster jewel section before spending on weapons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What PoB formats are supported?
- Standard Path of Building export codes (the long base64 string), pobb.in links, and pastebin links that contain PoB codes. If PoB can import it, this tool can read it.
- Why do some items show no trade link?
- Items with no tradeable equivalent — like mirrored rares, quest rewards, or crafted items with specific fractured mods — cannot be searched on the trade site. The tool shows the item details but skips the trade link.
- Does it handle gem levels and quality?
- Yes. Each gem is priced at its exact level and quality from the PoB. A 21/20 gem links to a different search than a 20/0 gem.
- Can I use builds from poe.ninja?
- Yes — poe.ninja's build section has a "Copy PoB Code" button for each character. Paste that code here and you get trade links for their exact gear.
- Why are the trade results different from what I expected?
- The tool generates conservative search filters — lower minimum values, broader base type matching. This finds more results at the cost of including items that are slightly worse than the PoB version. You can refine the search on the trade site itself.
- Can I share a parsed build with someone else?
- Yes. Click the share button on the build header after parsing — it generates a URL that encodes the PoB code and the preset selection. Anyone opening the link sees the exact same parsed build.
- Does it support PoE 2 builds?
- No — this tool targets Path of Exile 1 specifically. For PoE 2 trade link generation, see the separate PoE 2 Trade Links tool linked below. The two games have different item systems, different stat IDs, and different trade API endpoints.
- Why are flask mods partial matches?
- Flasks often use enchant-style mods that are hard to search exactly. The tool filters by base flask type and the primary instilling mod, but secondary enchants (from Instilling Orbs) may not match perfectly. The generated link is close enough to find comparable flasks.
- How accurate are the minimum mod values?
- The minimums are set to roughly 70-80% of the PoB value — low enough to surface real results, high enough to filter out junk. If a specific mod tier is critical to the build, raise the minimum on the trade site after opening the link.