How to Fix the Cracked Blue Eye Orb in Dark Souls 2
If you are a fan of Dark Souls 2, you may have encountered a problem with the Cracked Blue Eye Orb, an online play item that allows you to invade the world of the guilty as an Arbiter Spirit. However, some players have reported that the orb is broken and does not work properly. In this article, we will explain what causes this issue and how to fix it.
What is the Cracked Blue Eye Orb?
The Cracked Blue Eye Orb is a multiplayer invasion item in Dark Souls 2. It can only be used by members of the Blue Sentinels covenant, a faction that aims to punish the guilty and protect the innocent. The orb can be obtained by various methods, such as:
- Dropping from Old Knights around Heide's Tower of Flame[^1^]
- Winning duels via the Dueling Statues at the Blue Sentinels' Bonfire[^1^]
- Trading smooth silky stones with Dyna and Tillo[^1^]
- Purchasing from Blue Sentinel Targray for 10,000 souls in NG+ (unlimited quantity)[^1^]
- Finding in a wooden chest near Blue Sentinel Targray[^2^]
- Dropping from red phantoms near the Blue Cathedral in NG+ and beyond[^2^]
To use the orb, you must be in human form and in an area where PvP is allowed. The orb will take you to any location in the game, not necessarily the one you are currently in. You do not gain any souls from killing your target while invading as an Arbiter Spirit[^1^]. The orb is used up after every successful or failed invasion, unless you are disconnected from the host's world when you have just spawned[^2^].
What causes the Cracked Blue Eye Orb to be broken?
There are several possible reasons why the Cracked Blue Eye Orb may not work as intended. Some of them are:
- You are not in human form or a member of the Blue Sentinels covenant[^3^]
- You are in an area where PvP is not allowed or where there are no sinners to invade[^3^]
- You have a poor internet connection or there are server issues[^3^]
- You are playing on a different version of the game than your potential targets (e.g. original vs Scholar of the First Sin)[^2^]
- You have been banned or restricted from online play for violating the terms of service[^4^]
How to fix the Cracked Blue Eye Orb?
If you are experiencing problems with the Cracked Blue Eye Orb, here are some possible solutions:
- Make sure you are in human form and a member of the Blue Sentinels covenant. You can check your covenant status by looking at your character's nameplate or by talking to Blue Sentinel Targray[^3^]
- Make sure you are in an area where PvP is allowed and where there are sinners to invade. You can check if an area is PvP-enabled by looking at your bonfire menu or by using a Human Effigy. You can also try different locations or times of day to increase your chances of finding a target[^3^]
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection and that there are no server issues. You can check your network settings and test your connection speed by using your console's or PC's options. You can also check the official Dark Souls 2 website or social media accounts for any announcements or updates on server status[^3^]
- Make sure you are playing on the same version of the game as your potential targets. If you are playing on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, you can invade other players regardless of the version they are playing, unless they are in a DLC only area[^2^]. If you are playing on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC, you can only invade players who are playing on the same version as you (original or Scholar of the First Sin)[^2^ 51082c0ec5