Essence of Insanity

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Essence of InsanityStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 8
Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
Weapon: Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
+3 to maximum number of Spectral Spirits
Gloves: Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed
Boots: 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked
Body Armour: You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit
Helmet: Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage
Shield: 25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block
Quiver: Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
Amulet: 10% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill
Ring: You and your Minions take 40% reduced Reflected Damage
Belt: 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
Acquisition
Drop restricted
Drop level: 0
Vendor Offer
1x Scroll Fragment
Metadata
Item class: Currency Item
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Currency/CurrencyEssenceInsanity1

Essence of Insanity 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.

Modifiers

Slot Name - Stat text (Affix Type)
Weapon of the Essence - Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
+3 to maximum number of Spectral Spirits
(Suffix) (See Spectral Spirits.)
Gloves of the Essence - Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed (Suffix)
Boots of the Essence - 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked (Suffix)
Body of the Essence - You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit (Suffix)
Helmet of the Essence - Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage (Suffix)
Shield of the Essence - 25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block (Suffix)
Quiver Essences - Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets (Prefix)
Amulet of the Essence - 10% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill (Suffix)
Ring of the Essence - You and your Minions take 40% reduced Reflected Damage (Suffix)
Belt of the Essence - 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect (Suffix)

Note: the Spectral Spirits skill summons 3 permanent floating skulls similar to Summon Raging SpiritSummon Raging SpiritSpell, Minion, Duration, Fire
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (4-16) Mana
Cast Time: 0.50 sec
Requires Level 4Summons a short-lived flaming skull that rushes at nearby enemies and attacks them rapidly, converting all its physical damage to fire. Enemies will not directly engage these spirits, and can pass through them.Maximum 20 Summoned Raging Spirits
Base duration is 5.00 seconds
Minions cannot Taunt Enemies

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
(1.5-30)% chance to summon an extra Minion
Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
, and can be supported by gems socketed in the weapon.

Item acquisition

Essence of Insanity has restrictions on where or how it can drop.

Recipes

Essence of Insanity can be created from the following recipes:

AmountPartDescriptionMeta
1Screaming Essence of DreadScreaming Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 5
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
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Screaming Essence of EnvyScreaming Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 5
Upgrades 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 Damage
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Screaming Essence of MiseryScreaming Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 5
Upgrades 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 Flask Mana Recovery rate
Other Jewellery: (50-59)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Screaming Essence of ScornScreaming Essence of ScornStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 5
Upgrades 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 Threshold
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Shrieking Essence of MiseryShrieking Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6
Upgrades 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 Flask Mana Recovery rate
Other Jewellery: (60-69)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Shrieking Essence of ScornShrieking Essence of ScornStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6
Upgrades 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 Threshold
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Shrieking Essence of DreadShrieking Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6
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
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Shrieking Essence of EnvyShrieking Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6
Upgrades 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 Damage
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Deafening Essence of MiseryDeafening Essence of MiseryStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7
Upgrades 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 Flask Mana Recovery rate
Other Jewellery: (70-76)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Deafening Essence of ScornDeafening Essence of ScornStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7
Upgrades 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 Threshold
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Deafening Essence of DreadDeafening Essence of DreadStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7
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
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
1Deafening Essence of EnvyDeafening Essence of EnvyStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7
Upgrades 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 Damage
Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
type change corruption outcomeA
1Remnant 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.
3Three 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 x3A
1Infused IncubatorInfused IncubatorStack Size: 10Adds an incubated Essence item to an equippable item
Item drops after killing {0} monsters
Right click this item then left click an item to apply it. The Incubated item drops after killing a specific number of monsters.
Random essence x3A
1The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.Random divination card set exchangeA

Version history

Version Changes
3.14.0
  • Adds 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked on Boots
  • Adds You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit on Body Armour
  • Adds Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets on Quiver
  • Remove increased Movement speed on Boots
  • Remove gain Onslaught for 3 seconds on Body Armour
  • Remove reduced Reflected Damage on Quiver
  • Replace chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block on shield to 25% (previously 10%)
  • Replace reduced Reflected Damage on Ring to 40% on ring (previously 10%)
3.10.0
  • Increases and reductions to reflected damage taken (such as the Sextant modifier or the Yugul God Power) now also affect your minions.
3.1.0
  • When used on a belt, Essence of Insanity now grants 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask effect, up from 5%.
  • Raging SpiritsSummon Raging SpiritSpell, Minion, Duration, Fire
    Level: (1-20)
    Cost: (4-16) Mana
    Cast Time: 0.50 sec
    Requires Level 4Summons a short-lived flaming skull that rushes at nearby enemies and attacks them rapidly, converting all its physical damage to fire. Enemies will not directly engage these spirits, and can pass through them.Maximum 20 Summoned Raging Spirits
    Base duration is 5.00 seconds
    Minions cannot Taunt Enemies

    Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
    (1.5-30)% chance to summon an extra Minion
    Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
    , Spiders created from Arakaali's Fang, and the spirit skulls from the Essence of InsanityEssence of InsanityStack Size: 9
    Essence Tier: 8
    Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
    Weapon: Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
    +3 to maximum number of Spectral Spirits
    Gloves: Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed
    Boots: 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked
    Body Armour: You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit
    Helmet: Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage
    Shield: 25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block
    Quiver: Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
    Amulet: 10% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill
    Ring: You and your Minions take 40% reduced Reflected Damage
    Belt: 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask Effect
    Right click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
    can no longer taunt their enemies.
2.5.0
  • The gloves mod from Essence of Insanity now grant "Socketed gems have 16% More Attack and Cast Speed" (down from 20%). Existing items will not be changed.
2.4.0
  • Introduced to the game.

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