Essence of Dread
Essences of Dread can be used to upgrade an equipment with a guaranteed affix related to :
- Projectile speed
- +1-2 Bow Gems
- Increased Impale Effect
- Armour
Monsters that are possessed by these essences will cast a chaos version of 
FirestormFirestormSpell, AoE, Duration, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (13-25) Mana
Cast Time: 0.75 sec
Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 80%Requires Level 28Flaming bolts rain down over the targeted area. They explode when landing, dealing damage to nearby enemies.Base duration is 1.40 seconds
Deals (23-361) to (35-541) Fire Damage
One impact every 0.15 seconds
Base radius is 1.3 metres
First Impact has 100% more Area of Effect
First Impact deals 325% more Damage with Hits and Ailments
Maximum 3 Firestorms at a time
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Base radius is (0.01-0.2) metresPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
and summon Guardian Golem, which is a unique Chaos Golem.
Essences of Dread refer to the following essences (see the table).
| Item | Essence Level | Drop Level | Effect(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Deafening Essence of Dread Deafening Essence of DreadStack Size: 9Essence 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 Socketed Bow 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.  | 7 | 82 | Upgrades 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 Socketed Bow 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 Armour |
Screaming Essence of Dread Screaming Essence of DreadStack Size: 9Essence 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 Socketed Bow 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.  | 5 | 68 | Upgrades 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 Socketed Bow 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 Armour |
Shrieking Essence of Dread Shrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9Essence 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 Socketed Bow 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.  | 6 | 73 | Upgrades 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 Socketed Bow 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 Armour |
Version history
| Version | Changes |
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| 2.4.0 |
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