Essence of Fear

Essences of Fear can be used to upgrade an equipment with a guaranteed affix related to :

• Minion Life
• Minion Speed
• Minion Damage

Monsters that are possessed by these essences will summon 3 Charging Corsairs, which are unique Spectral Corsairs.

Essences of Contempt refer to the following essences (see the table).

Item	Essence Level	Drop Level	Effect(s)
Deafening Essence of FearDeafening Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (83-94)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (123-144)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (28-30)% increased Damage Helmet: (28-30)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.	7	82	Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (83-94)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (123-144)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (28-30)% increased Damage Helmet: (28-30)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement Speed
Muttering Essence of FearMuttering Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 2Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 45 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (20-29)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-44)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (13-15)% increased Damage Helmet: (13-15)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.	2	12	Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 45 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (20-29)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-44)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (13-15)% increased Damage Helmet: (13-15)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement Speed
Screaming Essence of FearScreaming Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (50-66)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (85-106)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (22-24)% increased Damage Helmet: (22-24)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.	5	68	Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (50-66)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (85-106)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (22-24)% increased Damage Helmet: (22-24)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement Speed
Shrieking Essence of FearShrieking Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (67-82)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (107-122)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (25-27)% increased Damage Helmet: (25-27)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.	6	73	Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (67-82)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (107-122)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (25-27)% increased Damage Helmet: (25-27)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement Speed
Wailing Essence of FearWailing Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 4Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 75 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (40-54)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (60-84)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (19-21)% increased Damage Helmet: (19-21)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.	4	48	Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 75 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (40-54)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (60-84)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (19-21)% increased Damage Helmet: (19-21)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement Speed
Weeping Essence of FearWeeping Essence of FearStack Size: 9 Essence Tier: 3Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 60 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-39)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (45-59)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (16-18)% increased Damage Helmet: (16-18)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it.	3	30	Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property Properties restricted to level 60 and below One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-39)% increased Damage Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (45-59)% increased Damage Gloves: Minions deal (16-18)% increased Damage Helmet: (16-18)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating Other Armour: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life Quiver: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement Speed Belt: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life Other Jewellery: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement Speed

Version history

Version	Changes
3.16.0	Essences of Fear can now provide Minions deal increased Damage when used on Gloves, providing values of 28-30% with Deafening Essence of Fear.
2.4.0	Introduced to the game.

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