|description = Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property<br /><br />Weapon: 16% chance to gain a Power, [[Frenzy]] or [[Endurance Charge]] on [[Kill]]<br />Gloves: [[Item socket|Socketed]] Gems have +3.5% [[Critical Strike Chance]]<br />Boots: 5% reduced [[Elemental Damage]] Taken while stationary<br />Body Armour: 15% of [[Physical Damage]] from [[Hit]]s taken as [[Cold Damage]]<br />Helmet: [[Item socket|Socketed]] Gems deal 30% more [[Elemental Damage]]<br />Shield: Chill Nearby Enemies when you [[Block]]<br />Quiver: 4 to 7 [[Cold Damage]] per [[Frenzy Charge]]<br />Amulet: 15% increased Effect of Fortify on you<br />Ring: 4 to 7 [[Cold Damage]] per [[Frenzy Charge]]<br />Belt: 5% additional [[Physical Damage]] Reduction during any Flask Effect
|description = Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property<br />Weapon: 16% chance to gain a [[Charge|Power, Frenzy or Endurance Charge]] on [[Kill]]<br />Gloves: [[Item socket|Socketed]] Gems have +3.5% [[Critical Strike Chance]]<br />Boots: 5% reduced [[Elemental Damage]] Taken while [[Stationary|stationary]]<br />Body Armour: 15% of [[Physical Damage]] from [[Hit|Hits]] taken as [[Cold Damage]]<br />Helmet: [[Item socket|Socketed]] Gems deal 30% more [[Elemental Damage]]<br />Shield: [[Chill]] [[Nearby]] Enemies when you [[Block]]<br />Quiver: 8 to 12 Added [[Cold Damage]] per [[Frenzy Charge]]<br />Amulet: (15-25)% chance to [[Crushed|Crush]] on [[Hit]]<br />Ring: 4 to 7 Added [[Cold Damage]] per [[Frenzy Charge]]<br />Belt: Gain [[Alchemist's Genius]] when you use a [[Flask]]
|help_text = Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.<br>Shift click to unstack.
|help_text = Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
* Additional Physical Damage Reduction mods were discontinued from all other rare modifiers so that large values could be provided on Armour-based Body Armour and Shields. (See {{section link|Version 3.16.0|Core Character Defences and Recovery}} for full text)<br/>Add more tiers to Flask modifiers on Belts, and move the Flask Effect modifier out of the Influence modifier pool into the base modifier pool for Belts.
** Essence of Horror no longer grant {{c|mod| 5% additional Physical Damage Reduction during any Flask Effect}} on belt. Instead the essence now grants {{c|mod|Gain [[Alchemist's Genius]] when you use a Flask}}. Existing items with the old mod are not affected. (Not explicitly documented in the patch notes, but affected by the above two changes)
* The Essence of Horror and Elder Quiver modifier that grants Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge now grants 6-8 to 12-13 added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge (previously 3-4 to 6-7). This does not affect the similar Ring Modifier obtained through Essence of Horror.
* The [[Modifier:FortifyEffectEssence1|legacy Essence of Horror mod]] {{c|mod|15% increased Effect of Fortify on you}} has been changed to {{c|mod|+3 to maximum Fortification}} due to the [[Fortify]] rework {{Undocumented}}
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{{Version history table row|3.15.0|
* Essence of Horror can no longer grant {{c|mod|15% increased Effect of Fortify on you}} on Amulets. It now grants {{c|mod|15-25% chance to Crush on Hit}}.
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{{Version history table row|3.14.0|
* The Chill Nearby Enemies when you Block modifier granted to Shields now has a greater radius.
* The Chill Nearby Enemies when you Block modifier granted to Shields now has a greater radius.
{{Version history table row|2.5.0}}
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{{Version history table row|2.5.0|
* The weapon mod from Essence of Horror now grants a 16% chance to gain a power, frenzy or endurance charge on kill (up from 10%). Old versions of this mod can be updated using a Divine Orb.
* The weapon mod from Essence of Horror now grants a 16% chance to gain a power, frenzy or endurance charge on kill (up from 10%). Old versions of this mod can be updated using a Divine Orb.
Acquisition Drop restricted Drop level: 74Vendor Offer 1x Scroll FragmentMetadata Item class: Currency Item Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyEssenceHorror1
Essence of Horror is an essence. It can only be obtained by using a Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again. on a group of monsters trapped by an Essence of Scorn, Envy, Misery or Dread of any level (the purple map-only essences). See here for more info.
Essence of Horror has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Recipes
Essence of Horror can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
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Screaming Essence of MiseryScreaming Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (21-24)% increased Cast Speed Two Handed Weapon: (32-37)% increased Cast Speed Shield: (50-59)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Other Armour: +(55-59) to maximum Mana Quiver: (0.2-0.4)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Belt: (11-15)% increased FlaskMana Recovery rate Other Jewellery: (50-59)% increased Mana Regeneration RateRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Screaming Essence of EnvyScreaming Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Adds (37-59) to (79-103) Chaos Damage Two Handed Weapon: Adds (61-103) to (149-193) Chaos Damage Armour: +(21-25)% to Chaos Resistance Quiver: Adds (11-15) to (27-33) Chaos Damage to Attacks Belt: +(21-25)% to Chaos Resistance Other Jewellery: (23-26)% increased Chaos DamageRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Screaming Essence of DreadScreaming Essence of DreadStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (12-16)% increased Impale Effect Wand: (34-41)% increased Projectile Speed Bow: +1 to Level of SocketedBow Gems Two Handed Melee Weapon: (25-29)% increased Impale Effect Body Armour: +(151-200) to Armour Helmet: +(121-140) to Armour Shield: +(151-225) to Armour Other Armour: +(91-105) to Armour Quiver: (34-41)% increased Projectile Speed Amulet: (24-28)% increased Armour Ring: +(80-120) to Armour Belt: +(323-400) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Screaming Essence of ScornScreaming Essence of ScornStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property Weapon: (80-99)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Body Armour: (31-39)% increased Stun Threshold Shield: (80-99)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Other Armour: (23-26)% chance to Avoid being Stunned Quiver: +(25-29)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Amulet: +(25-29)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Ring: +(15-17)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Belt: (12-13)% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Shrieking Essence of ScornShrieking Essence of ScornStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property Weapon: (100-109)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Body Armour: (40-45)% increased Stun Threshold Shield: (100-109)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Other Armour: (27-30)% chance to Avoid being Stunned Quiver: +(30-34)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Amulet: +(30-34)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Ring: +(18-20)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Belt: (14-15)% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Shrieking Essence of MiseryShrieking Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (25-28)% increased Cast Speed Two Handed Weapon: (38-43)% increased Cast Speed Shield: (60-69)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Other Armour: +(65-68) to maximum Mana Quiver: (0.6-0.8)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Belt: (16-20)% increased FlaskMana Recovery rate Other Jewellery: (60-69)% increased Mana Regeneration RateRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Shrieking Essence of EnvyShrieking Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Adds (43-67) to (89-113) Chaos Damage Two Handed Weapon: Adds (73-113) to (163-205) Chaos Damage Armour: +(26-30)% to Chaos Resistance Quiver: Adds (17-21) to (37-43) Chaos Damage to Attacks Belt: +(26-30)% to Chaos Resistance Other Jewellery: (27-30)% increased Chaos DamageRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Shrieking Essence of DreadShrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (17-21)% increased Impale Effect Wand: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed Bow: +2 to Level of SocketedBow Gems Two Handed Melee Weapon: (30-34)% increased Impale Effect Body Armour: +(301-400) to Armour Helmet: +(141-160) to Armour Shield: +(226-300) to Armour Other Armour: +(106-120) to Armour Quiver: (42-46)% increased Projectile Speed Amulet: (29-31)% increased Armour Ring: +(121-200) to Armour Belt: +(401-460) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Deafening Essence of DreadDeafening Essence of DreadStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (22-25)% increased Impale Effect Wand: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed Bow: +2 to Level of SocketedBow Gems Two Handed Melee Weapon: (35-38)% increased Impale Effect Body Armour: +(390-475) to Armour Helmet: +(161-180) to Armour Shield: +(301-375) to Armour Other Armour: +(121-135) to Armour Quiver: (47-52)% increased Projectile Speed Amulet: (32-33)% increased Armour Ring: +(201-300) to Armour Belt: +(481-520) to ArmourRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Deafening Essence of ScornDeafening Essence of ScornStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property Weapon: (110-119)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Body Armour: (46-60)% increased Stun Threshold Shield: (110-119)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells Other Armour: (31-44)% chance to Avoid being Stunned Quiver: +(35-41)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Amulet: +(35-41)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Ring: +(21-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier Belt: (16-17)% reduced Enemy Stun ThresholdRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Deafening Essence of MiseryDeafening Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: (29-32)% increased Cast Speed Two Handed Weapon: (44-49)% increased Cast Speed Shield: (70-76)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Other Armour: +(69-77) to maximum Mana Quiver: (0.9-1)% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana Belt: (21-25)% increased FlaskMana Recovery rate Other Jewellery: (70-76)% increased Mana Regeneration RateRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
1
Deafening Essence of EnvyDeafening Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Adds (53-79) to (101-131) Chaos Damage Two Handed Weapon: Adds (89-131) to (181-229) Chaos Damage Armour: +(31-35)% to Chaos Resistance Quiver: Adds (23-37) to (49-61) Chaos Damage to Attacks Belt: +(31-35)% to Chaos Resistance Other Jewellery: (31-34)% increased Chaos DamageRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcome
A
1
Remnant of CorruptionRemnant of CorruptionStack Size: 9Corrupts the Essences trapping a monster, modifying them unpredictably Right click this item then left click a monster trapped by Essences to corrupt them. Corrupted Essences cannot be modified again.
3
Three VoicesThree Voices33x EssenceThe village elders had a curious rule: If you hear three voices scream for aid, flee as fast as you can.
Random essence x3
A
1
Infused IncubatorInfused IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Essence item to an equippable item Item drops after killing {0} monstersRight click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.
Random essence x3
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Additional Physical Damage Reduction mods were discontinued from all other rare modifiers so that large values could be provided on Armour-based Body Armour and Shields. (See Version 3.16.0 § Core Character Defences and Recovery for full text) Add more tiers to Flask modifiers on Belts, and move the Flask Effect modifier out of the Influence modifier pool into the base modifier pool for Belts.
Essence of Horror no longer grant 5% additional Physical Damage Reduction during any Flask Effect on belt. Instead the essence now grants Gain Alchemist's Genius when you use a Flask. Existing items with the old mod are not affected. (Not explicitly documented in the patch notes, but affected by the above two changes)
The Essence of Horror and Elder Quiver modifier that grants Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge now grants 6-8 to 12-13 added Cold Damage per Frenzy Charge (previously 3-4 to 6-7). This does not affect the similar Ring Modifier obtained through Essence of Horror.
The legacy Essence of Horror mod15% increased Effect of Fortify on you has been changed to +3 to maximum Fortification due to the Fortify rework [Undocumented This change was not documented by any official sources. It was discovered through player testing or datamining.]
The weapon mod from Essence of Horror now grants a 16% chance to gain a power, frenzy or endurance charge on kill (up from 10%). Old versions of this mod can be updated using a Divine Orb.