Essence

This page 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 modifier to an item, guaranteeing a modifier of a specified type.

Essences can appear starting from Act 2.

Mechanics

Base tier essences will upgrade normal items to magic items, while Greater essences will upgrade magic items to rare.

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:

• Add a random essence
• Reroll all essences into the same type
• Upgrade regular essences into their Greater versions and transform Greater Essences into a Corrupted Essence

List of Essences

Item	Stack size	Description	Drop level
Essence of AbrasionEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	40
Essence of AlacrityEssence 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (17-20)% increased Cast Speed Staff: (26-31)% increased Cast Speed	1
Essence of BattleEssence of BattleStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: +(124-167) to Accuracy RatingRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: +(124-167) to Accuracy Rating	40
Essence of CommandEssence 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (55-64)% increased Damage	1
Essence of ElectricityEssence of ElectricityStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1-3) to (55-60) Lightning Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1-4) to (80-88) Lightning DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1-3) to (55-60) Lightning Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1-4) to (80-88) Lightning Damage	40
Essence of EnhancementEssence 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour: (56-67)% increased Armour, Evasion or Energy Shield	40
Essence of FlamesEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	40
Essence of GroundingEssence of GroundingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Lightning ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Lightning Resistance	1
Essence of HasteEssence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: (17-19)% increased Attack SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: (17-19)% increased Attack Speed	40
Essence of IceEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	40
Essence of InsulationEssence 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Fire Resistance	1
Essence of OpulenceEssence of OpulenceStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (15-18)% increased Rarity of Items foundRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (15-18)% increased Rarity of Items found	1
Essence of RuinEssence of RuinStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(8-11)% to Chaos ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(8-11)% to Chaos Resistance	40
Essence of SeekingEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Spells	40
Essence of SorceryEssence of SorceryStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (55-64)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (80-94)% increased Spell DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (55-64)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (80-94)% increased Spell Damage	40
Essence of ThawingEssence 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21-25)% to Cold Resistance	1
Essence of the AbyssEssence of the AbyssStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal LordRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	10	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal Lord	1
Essence of the BodyEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Life	40
Essence of the InfiniteEssence of the InfiniteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Equipment: +(17-20) to Strength, Dexterity or IntelligenceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Equipment: +(17-20) to Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence	40
Essence of the MindEssence 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Mana	40

List of Greater Essences

Item	Stack size	Description	Drop level
Greater Essence of AbrasionGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	60
Greater Essence of AlacrityGreater 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (25-28)% increased Cast Speed Staff: (38-43)% increased Cast Speed	1
Greater Essence of BattleGreater Essence of BattleStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon, Gloves or Quiver: +(237-346) to Accuracy RatingRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon, Gloves or Quiver: +(237-346) to Accuracy Rating	60
Greater Essence of CommandGreater 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (75-89)% increased Damage	1
Greater Essence of ElectricityGreater Essence of ElectricityStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1-6) to (85-107) Lightning Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1-8) to (128-162) Lightning DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1-6) to (85-107) Lightning Damage Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1-8) to (128-162) Lightning Damage	60
Greater Essence of EnhancementGreater 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour: (68-79)% increased Armour, Evasion or Energy Shield	60
Greater Essence of FlamesGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	60
Greater Essence of GroundingGreater Essence of GroundingStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Lightning ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Lightning Resistance	1
Greater Essence of HasteGreater Essence of HasteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: (23-25)% increased Attack SpeedRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Martial Weapon: (23-25)% increased Attack Speed	60
Greater Essence of IceGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Damage	60
Greater Essence of InsulationGreater 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Fire Resistance	1
Greater Essence of OpulenceGreater Essence of OpulenceStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (19-21)% increased Rarity of Items foundRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (19-21)% increased Rarity of Items found	1
Greater Essence of RuinGreater Essence of RuinStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(16-19)% to Chaos ResistanceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(16-19)% to Chaos Resistance	60
Greater Essence of SeekingGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Spells	60
Greater Essence of SorceryGreater 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: (110-129)% increased Spell DamageRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Focus or Wand: (75-89)% increased Spell Damage Staff: (110-129)% increased Spell Damage	60
Greater Essence of ThawingGreater 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.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31-35)% to Cold Resistance	1
Greater Essence of the BodyGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Life	60
Greater Essence of the InfiniteGreater Essence of the InfiniteStack Size: 10Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Equipment: +(25-27) to Strength, Dexterity or IntelligenceRight click this item then left click a Magic item to apply it.	10	Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier Equipment: +(25-27) to Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence	60
Greater Essence of the MindGreater 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.	10	Upgrades 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 Mana	60

List of Corrupted Essences

Item	Stack size	Description	Drop level
Essence of DeliriumEssence of DeliriumStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Body Armour: Allocates a random Notable Passive SkillRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	10	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Body Armour: Allocates a random Notable Passive Skill	1
Essence of HorrorEssence of HorrorStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Gloves or Boots: 100% increased effect of Socketed ItemsRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	10	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Gloves or Boots: 100% increased effect of Socketed Items	1
Essence of HysteriaEssence of HysteriaStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Helmet: +1 to Level of all Minion Skills Body Armour: (64-97) to (97-145) Physical Thorns damage Gloves: (25-29)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Boots: 30% increased Movement Speed Ring: (50-59)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Amulet: (19-21)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life Belt: +(254-304) to Stun Threshold Shield: (20-24)% increased Block chance Quiver: (43-50)% increased Damage with Bow Skills Focus: (41-45)% increased Energy Shield Recharge RateRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	10	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Helmet: +1 to Level of all Minion Skills Body Armour: (64-97) to (97-145) Physical Thorns damage Gloves: (25-29)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Boots: 30% increased Movement Speed Ring: (50-59)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Amulet: (19-21)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life Belt: +(254-304) to Stun Threshold Shield: (20-24)% increased Block chance Quiver: (43-50)% increased Damage with Bow Skills Focus: (41-45)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate	1
Essence of InsanityEssence of InsanityStack Size: 10Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Belt: On Corruption, Item gains two EnchantmentsRight click this item then left click a Rare item to apply it.	10	Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier Belt: On Corruption, Item gains two Enchantments	1

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.1	Massively increased the chance for Corrupting a monster trapped in essence to upgrade essences to greater, and greater to corrupted.
0.2.0f	Reduced the damage of the Essence of the Infinite Monster modifier.
0.1.1	Fixed a bug where Damage Gained as Fire, Cold and Lightning were missing tags, causing Essences to be unable to roll these modfiiers.
0.1.0	Introduced to the game.