How to Use Essences in PoE2

Essences guarantee a mod when crafting amulets, gloves or boots. They are a reliable way to get a specific stat.

Why this matters

Essences give guaranteed mods, making them a stable path to the stat you need.

Step-by-step

1. Use essences on amulets, gloves or boots.
2. Higher-tier essences grant stronger mods.
3. Pick an essence that gives the mod you want.
4. Corrupt or reroll the rest of the item after.
5. Save high essences for gear you will keep.
6. Combine with other crafting currency for more mods.

Key tips

• Use on the right slots
• Higher tier, stronger mod
• Pick the mod you need
• Save high essences for keepers

Common mistakes

• Using essences on junk bases
• Wrong slot for the essence
• Wasting high essences early

Practical notes

Essences are crafting currency that adds a fixed modifier to a piece of gear, so use them on a base with good open affixes. Target the essence that gives the modifier your build needs, like life or resistances.

Use higher-tier essences on items you plan to keep. Combine with a good base so the fixed roll is strong. An essence craft is a reliable way to get a specific affix without chaotic rolls.

Target the essence your build needs on a base with good open affixes, and use higher tiers on items you plan to keep for a strong fixed roll.

Target the essence your build needs on a base with good open affixes, and use higher tiers on items you plan to keep for a strong fixed roll.

The crafting guide and currency guide explain when an Essence beats a Regal.