Version 2.2.1b

Version History
← 2.2.1 March 11, 2016	2.2.1b March 12, 2016	2.2.1c → March 15, 2016

Patch notes

These is the official patch notes for version 2.2.1b released by Grinding Gear Games.

• Improved Essence DrainEssence DrainSpell, Projectile, Duration, Chaos, AoE
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (8-23) Mana
  Cast Time: 0.70 sec
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: 140%Requires Level 12Fires a projectile that applies a damage over time debuff when it hits. You are healed for a portion of the debuff damage. The debuff is spread by Contagion.Deals (9-644) to (13-966) Chaos Damage
  Deals (31.2-1509.4) Base Chaos Damage per second
  Base duration is 3.80 seconds
  Modifiers to Spell Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
  Regenerate 0.50% of Debuff Damage as Life
  
  Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
  Regenerate +(0.025-0.5)% of Debuff Damage as LifePlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. spreading between enemies. Further fixes to this skill will follow on Monday.

This is a restartless hotfix - it'll start affecting new servers immediately. Updating your client to receive the patch is harmless.