How to get and use Essences in Path of Exile 2

As you may know, in the endgame of Path of Exile 2, one of the most coveted types of loot is the so-called currency. These are items for which players are willing to challenge the toughest bosses, complete the most difficult maps, and spend hours monitoring the auction. Currency comes in several types, and among them are Essences, which are divided into three types: Regular, Greater, and Corrupted (added in 0.2.0).

Where to Find Essences in Path of Exile 2

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You can also use a Vaal Orb directly on a captured boss to randomly change the Essence that drops from it. You can even turn regular Essences into Corrupted ones. The result is completely unpredictable, so be prepared for anything! Moreover, if you're lucky enough to transform a Regular or Greater item into a Corrupted version, the frozen boss will also gain a power boost.

Essences will begin appearing early in the game, but don’t expect to gather a lot of this currency just from completing the campaign. The main source of the resource is the endgame and the Atlas.

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What Do Essences Do in Path of Exile 2

Like orbs, they transform simple items into rarer ones and grant them modifiers. However, unlike the former, you can predict what type of modifier you will receive. This depends on the type, of which there are 12 varieties. Below, we will list all their types, as well as the characteristics that their modifiers will affect.

Name	Adds a type of modifier
Body	Life
Mind	Mana
Enhancement	Defence
Infinite	Attribute
Haste	Speed
Ice	Cold
Electricity	Lightning
Flame	Fire
Torment	Physical
Sorcery	Caster
Ruin	Chaos
Battle	Attack

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The Greater variant of an essence is divided into the same types and grants the same modifiers, with one difference: it transforms Magical items into Rare ones. However, with Corrupted, the situation is slightly different. Here's a breakdown of their types:

Hysteria. Adds Rarity modifier only to Helmets, Rings, or Amulets;
Delirium. Adds Notable passive to Body Armor;
Horror. Adds 100% Increased Effect to Socketed Runes/Soul Cores;
Insanity. Adds modifier that guarantees two Corrupted Enchants when using Vaal Orb.

How to Use Essences in Path of Exile 2

Simply right-click on it, then click on the item you want to upgrade. If it's a weapon, the modifier will be offensive. If it's armor, the modifier will be defensive.

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Types of Essences in Path of Exile 2

There are three types of this currency in the game:
Regular;
Greater;
Corrupted.

The first improves items to Magical rarity, while the second improves them to Rare. The item must already be Magical for you to apply a Greater Essence. As you can guess, this type is much more valued by players and is harder to obtain. The third type has specific requirements for the items it can modify, which are detailed in the description of the currency.

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Don't forget that crafting is an essential part of Path of Exile 2, and for that, you'll need all available resources. So don’t overlook Essences—collect them from the start of the game and don’t waste them. They will be incredibly useful in the endgame for crafting powerful items.

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