Essence

This article is about the currency. For The encounter type, see Essence (encounter).

Essences are a type of currency item. They are dropped by essence encounters. Essences will add a guaranteed modifier to an item.

Essences can appear starting from Act 2.

Mechanics

Lesser, normal and greater tier essences will upgrade magic items to rare items, while perfect and corrupted essences will remove a random modifier and augments a rare item with new one.

The modifier added by an essence is fixed. Like other modifiers, each essence modifier also has its own level requirement; it will overwrite the item's default required level if it is higher.

Using a Vaal OrbVaal OrbStack Size: 20Modifies an item unpredictably and Corrupts itRight click this item then left click an item to corrupt it. Corrupted items cannot be modified again. on an imprisoned monster will corrupt it and modify the essences it's holding in unpredictable ways. Outcomes include:

• (?%) No change.
• (?%) Essence monsters are freed immediately
• (?%) Add an additional random essence
• (?%) Reroll all essences, transforming them into the same tier of essences
• (?%) Upgrade an essences to their next tier, or upgrade perfect essences into a random Corrupted Essence.

List of essences

Essence Stash Tab
Body	Lesser Essence of the BodyStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour or Belt: +(30-39) to maximum Life Jewellery: +(20-29) to maximum LifeRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of the BodyStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Belt, Body Armour, Helmet or Shield: +(85-99) to maximum Life Amulet, Boots, Gloves or Ring: +(70-84) to maximum LifeRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of the BodyStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Belt, Body Armour, Helmet or Shield: +(100-119) to maximum Life Amulet, Boots or Gloves: +(85-99) to maximum LifeRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of the BodyStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Body Armour: (8-10)% increased maximum LifeRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.					Lesser Essence of CommandStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (35-44)% increased DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of CommandStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (55-64)% increased DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of CommandStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (75-89)% increased DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of CommandStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Aura Skills have (15-20)% increased MagnitudesRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Command
Mind	Lesser Essence of the MindStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Belt, Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: +(25-34) to maximum ManaRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of the MindStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Belt, Boots, Gloves or Helmet: +(65-79) to maximum Mana Jewellery: +(80-89) to maximum ManaRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of the MindStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Belt, Boots, Gloves or Helmet: +(80-89) to maximum Mana Jewellery: +(90-104) to maximum ManaRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of the MindStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Ring: (4-6)% increased maximum ManaRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.					Lesser Essence of AbrasionStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (4-6) to (7-11) Physical Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (5-8) to (10-15) Physical DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of AbrasionStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (10-15) to (18-26) Physical Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (14-21) to (25-37) Physical DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of AbrasionStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (16-24) to (28-42) Physical Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (23-35) to (39-59) Physical DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of AbrasionStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15-20)% of Damage as Extra Physical Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25-33)% of Damage as Extra Physical DamageRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Abrasion
Enhancement	Lesser Essence of EnhancementStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour: (27-42)% increased Armour, Evasion or Energy ShieldRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of EnhancementStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour: (56-67)% increased Armour, Evasion or Energy ShieldRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of EnhancementStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour: (68-79)% increased Armour, Evasion or Energy ShieldRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of EnhancementStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Amulet: (20-30)% increased Global DefencesRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.					Lesser Essence of SorceryStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (35-44)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (69-88)% increased Spell DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of SorceryStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (55-64)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (109-128)% increased Spell DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of SorceryStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (75-89)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (149-188)% increased Spell DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of SorceryStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Wand: +3 to Level of all Spell Skills Staff: +5 to Level of all Spell SkillsRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Sorcery
Flames	Lesser Essence of FlamesStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (4-6) to (7-10) Fire Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (6-9) to (10-16) Fire DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of FlamesStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (20-24) to (32-37) Fire Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (30-37) to (45-56) Fire DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of FlamesStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (35-44) to (56-71) Fire Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (56-70) to (84-107) Fire DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of FlamesStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15-20)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25-33)% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.					Lesser Essence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Melee Weapon: (11-13)% increased Attack Speed Bow or Crossbow: (8-10)% increased Attack SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Melee Weapon: (17-19)% increased Attack Speed Bow or Crossbow: (11-13)% increased Attack SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Melee Weapon: (23-25)% increased Attack Speed Bow or Crossbow: (14-16)% increased Attack SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of HasteStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: (20-25)% chance to gain Onslaught on Killing Hits with this WeaponRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Haste
Insulation	Lesser Essence of InsulationStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(11-15)% to Fire ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of InsulationStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Fire ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of InsulationStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Fire ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of InsulationStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Belt: (26-30)% of Fire Damage taken Recouped as LifeRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.					Lesser Essence of AlacrityStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (13-16)% increased Cast Speed Staff: (20-25)% increased Cast SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of AlacrityStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (17-20)% increased Cast Speed Staff: (26-31)% increased Cast SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of AlacrityStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (25-28)% increased Cast Speed Staff: (38-43)% increased Cast SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of AlacrityStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (18-20)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency Staff: (28-32)% increased Mana Cost EfficiencyRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Alacrity
Ice	Lesser Essence of IceStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (3-5) to (6-9) Cold Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (5-8) to (9-14) Cold DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of IceStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (17-20) to (26-32) Cold Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (25-30) to (38-46) Cold DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of IceStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (31-38) to (47-59) Cold Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (46-57) to (70-88) Cold DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of IceStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15-20)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25-33)% of Damage as Extra Cold DamageRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.		Corrupted			Lesser Essence of SeekingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: +(1.51-2.1)% to Critical Hit Chance Focus or Wand: (34-39)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells Staff: (50-59)% increased Critical Hit Chance for SpellsRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of SeekingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: +(2.11-2.7)% to Critical Hit Chance Focus or Wand: (40-46)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells Staff: (60-69)% increased Critical Hit Chance for SpellsRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of SeekingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: +(3.11-3.8)% to Critical Hit Chance Focus or Wand: (47-53)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells Staff: (70-79)% increased Critical Hit Chance for SpellsRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Perfect Essence of SeekingStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Body Armour: Hits against you have (40-50)% reduced Critical Damage BonusRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	Seeking
Thawing	Lesser Essence of ThawingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(11-15)% to Cold ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Essence of ThawingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Cold ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	Greater Essence of ThawingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Cold ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.