What does an essence do in Path of Exile 2?

Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier. Perfect essences: removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier.

What does Essence of the Breach do?

Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier: on Jewellery it adds +20% to Maximum Quality.

Essences

Every essence and the modifier it guarantees on each item type✓ Checked against game files · 0.5.5

Path of Exile 2 has 82 essences: 19 kinds in Lesser, normal, Greater and Perfect tiers, 4 corrupted ones (Hysteria, Delirium, Horror, Insanity) and the Essence of the Abyss and of the Breach. Lesser to Greater essences turn a magic item rare with a guaranteed modifier, Perfect ones swap a random modifier of a rare item for theirs. For example, Greater Essence of the Body adds +(100–119) to maximum Life to a Belt, Body Armour, Helmet or Shield. 13 Verisium alloys use the same table. Patch 0.5.5, from the game files.

Essence of the Body

Lesser Essence of the Body
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour or Belt: +(30–39) to maximum Life (prefix "Sanguine", item level 16)
- Jewellery: +(20–29) to maximum Life (prefix "Healthy", item level 6)
Essence of the Body
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Belt, Body Armour, Helmet or Shield: +(85–99) to maximum Life (prefix "Rotund", item level 46)
- Amulet, Boots, Gloves or Ring: +(70–84) to maximum Life (prefix "Robust", item level 38)
Greater Essence of the Body
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Belt, Body Armour, Helmet or Shield: +(100–119) to maximum Life (prefix "Virile", item level 54)
- Amulet, Boots or Gloves: +(85–99) to maximum Life (prefix "Rotund", item level 46)
Perfect Essence of the Body
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Body Armour: (8–10)% increased maximum Life (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of the Mind

Lesser Essence of the Mind
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Belt, Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: +(25–34) to maximum Mana (prefix "Azure", item level 16)
Essence of the Mind
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Belt, Boots, Gloves or Helmet: +(65–79) to maximum Mana (prefix "Aqua", item level 38)
- Jewellery: +(80–89) to maximum Mana (prefix "Opalescent", item level 46)
Greater Essence of the Mind
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Belt, Boots, Gloves or Helmet: +(80–89) to maximum Mana (prefix "Opalescent", item level 46)
- Jewellery: +(90–104) to maximum Mana (prefix "Gentian", item level 54)
Perfect Essence of the Mind
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Ring: (4–6)% increased maximum Mana (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Enhancement

Lesser Essence of Enhancement
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour: (27–42)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
  one of: (27–42)% increased Armour; (27–42)% increased Evasion Rating; (27–42)% increased Energy Shield; (27–42)% increased Armour and Evasion; (27–42)% increased Armour and Energy Shield; (27–42)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
Essence of Enhancement
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour: (56–67)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
  one of: (56–67)% increased Armour; (56–67)% increased Evasion Rating; (56–67)% increased Energy Shield; (56–67)% increased Armour and Evasion; (56–67)% increased Armour and Energy Shield; (56–67)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
Greater Essence of Enhancement
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour: (68–79)% increased Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield
  one of: (68–79)% increased Armour; (68–79)% increased Evasion Rating; (68–79)% increased Energy Shield; (68–79)% increased Armour and Evasion; (68–79)% increased Armour and Energy Shield; (68–79)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
Perfect Essence of Enhancement
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Amulet: (20–30)% increased Global Armour, Evasion and Energy Shield (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Abrasion

Lesser Essence of Abrasion
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (4–6) to (7–11) Physical Damage (prefix "Burnished", item level 8)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (5–8) to (10–15) Physical Damage (prefix "Burnished", item level 8)
Essence of Abrasion
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (10–15) to (18–26) Physical Damage (prefix "Gleaming", item level 46)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (14–21) to (25–37) Physical Damage (prefix "Gleaming", item level 46)
Greater Essence of Abrasion
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (16–24) to (28–42) Physical Damage (prefix "Razor-sharp", item level 60)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (23–35) to (39–59) Physical Damage (prefix "Razor-sharp", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Abrasion
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15–20)% of Damage as Extra Physical Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25–33)% of Damage as Extra Physical Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Flames

Lesser Essence of Flames
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (4–6) to (7–10) Fire Damage (prefix "Smouldering", item level 8)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (6–9) to (10–16) Fire Damage (prefix "Smouldering", item level 8)
Essence of Flames
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (20–24) to (32–37) Fire Damage (prefix "Flaming", item level 46)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (30–37) to (45–56) Fire Damage (prefix "Flaming", item level 46)
Greater Essence of Flames
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (35–44) to (56–71) Fire Damage (prefix "Incinerating", item level 60)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (56–70) to (84–107) Fire Damage (prefix "Incinerating", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Flames
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15–20)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25–33)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Ice

Lesser Essence of Ice
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (3–5) to (6–9) Cold Damage (prefix "Chilled", item level 8)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (5–8) to (9–14) Cold Damage (prefix "Chilled", item level 8)
Essence of Ice
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (17–20) to (26–32) Cold Damage (prefix "Freezing", item level 46)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (25–30) to (38–46) Cold Damage (prefix "Freezing", item level 46)
Greater Essence of Ice
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (31–38) to (47–59) Cold Damage (prefix "Glaciated", item level 60)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (46–57) to (70–88) Cold Damage (prefix "Glaciated", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Ice
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15–20)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25–33)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Electricity

Lesser Essence of Electricity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds 1 to (13–19) Lightning Damage (prefix "Buzzing", item level 8)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1–2) to (19–27) Lightning Damage (prefix "Buzzing", item level 8)
Essence of Electricity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1–3) to (55–60) Lightning Damage (prefix "Sparking", item level 46)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1–4) to (80–88) Lightning Damage (prefix "Sparking", item level 46)
Greater Essence of Electricity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Adds (1–6) to (85–107) Lightning Damage (prefix "Shocking", item level 60)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Adds (1–8) to (128–162) Lightning Damage (prefix "Shocking", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Electricity
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: Gain (15–20)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: Gain (25–33)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Ruin

Lesser Essence of Ruin
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(4–7)% to Chaos Resistance (suffix "of the Lost", item level 16)
Essence of Ruin
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(8–11)% to Chaos Resistance (suffix "of Banishment", item level 30)
Greater Essence of Ruin
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(16–19)% to Chaos Resistance (suffix "of Expulsion", item level 56)
Perfect Essence of Ruin
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Body Armour: (10–15)% of Physical Damage from Hits taken as Chaos Damage (prefix "Essences", item level 72)

Essence of Battle

Lesser Essence of Battle
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: +(61–84) to Accuracy Rating (prefix "Focused", item level 18)
Essence of Battle
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: +(124–167) to Accuracy Rating (prefix "Consistent", item level 36)
Greater Essence of Battle
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon, Gloves or Quiver: +(237–346) to Accuracy Rating
  one of: +(237–346) to Accuracy Rating; +(237–346) to Accuracy Rating
Perfect Essence of Battle
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- One Handed Melee Weapon or Bow: +2 to Level of all Attack Skills (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)
- Two Handed Melee Weapon or Crossbow: +3 to Level of all Attack Skills (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Sorcery

Lesser Essence of Sorcery
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (35–44)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Adept's", item level 8)
- Staff: (69–88)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Adept's", item level 8)
Essence of Sorcery
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (55–64)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Professor's", item level 33)
- Staff: (109–128)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Professor's", item level 33)
Greater Essence of Sorcery
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (75–89)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Incanter's", item level 60)
- Staff: (149–188)% increased Spell Damage (prefix "Incanter's", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Sorcery
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Wand: +3 to Level of all Spell Skills (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)
- Staff: +5 to Level of all Spell Skills (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Haste

Lesser Essence of Haste
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Melee Weapon: (11–13)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Mastery", item level 22)
- Bow or Crossbow: (8–10)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Ease", item level 11)
Essence of Haste
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Melee Weapon: (17–19)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Acclaim", item level 37)
- Bow or Crossbow: (11–13)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Mastery", item level 22)
Greater Essence of Haste
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Melee Weapon: (23–25)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Infamy", item level 60)
- Bow or Crossbow: (14–16)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of Renown", item level 30)
Perfect Essence of Haste
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: (20–25)% chance to gain Onslaught on Killing Hits with this Weapon (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of the Infinite

Lesser Essence of the Infinite
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Equipment: +(9–12) to Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence
  one of: +(9–12) to Strength; +(9–12) to Dexterity; +(9–12) to Intelligence
Essence of the Infinite
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Equipment: +(17–20) to Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence
  one of: +(17–20) to Strength; +(17–20) to Dexterity; +(17–20) to Intelligence
Greater Essence of the Infinite
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Equipment: +(25–27) to Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence
  one of: +(25–27) to Strength; +(25–27) to Dexterity; +(25–27) to Intelligence
Perfect Essence of the Infinite
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Amulet: (7–10)% increased Strength, Dexterity or Intelligence
  one of: (7–10)% increased Strength; (7–10)% increased Dexterity; (7–10)% increased Intelligence

Essence of Seeking

Lesser Essence of Seeking
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: +(1.51–2.1)% to Critical Hit Chance (suffix "of Havoc", item level 20)
- Focus or Wand: (34–39)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Havoc", item level 21)
- Staff: (50–59)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Havoc", item level 21)
Essence of Seeking
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: +(2.11–2.7)% to Critical Hit Chance (suffix "of Disaster", item level 30)
- Focus or Wand: (40–46)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Disaster", item level 28)
- Staff: (60–69)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Disaster", item level 28)
Greater Essence of Seeking
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Martial Weapon: +(3.11–3.8)% to Critical Hit Chance (suffix "of Calamity", item level 44)
- Focus or Wand: (47–53)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Calamity", item level 41)
- Staff: (70–79)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (suffix "of Calamity", item level 41)
Perfect Essence of Seeking
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Body Armour: Hits against you have (40–50)% reduced Critical Damage Bonus (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Insulation

Lesser Essence of Insulation
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(11–15)% to Fire Resistance (suffix "of the Salamander", item level 12)
Essence of Insulation
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21–25)% to Fire Resistance (suffix "of the Kiln", item level 36)
Greater Essence of Insulation
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31–35)% to Fire Resistance (suffix "of the Volcano", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Insulation
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Belt: (26–30)% of Fire Damage taken Recouped as Life (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Thawing

Lesser Essence of Thawing
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(11–15)% to Cold Resistance (suffix "of the Penguin", item level 14)
Essence of Thawing
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21–25)% to Cold Resistance (suffix "of the Yeti", item level 38)
Greater Essence of Thawing
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31–35)% to Cold Resistance (suffix "of the Polar Bear", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Thawing
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Helmet: (26–30)% of Cold Damage taken Recouped as Life (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Grounding

Lesser Essence of Grounding
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(11–15)% to Lightning Resistance (suffix "of the Squall", item level 13)
Essence of Grounding
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(21–25)% to Lightning Resistance (suffix "of the Thunderhead", item level 37)
Greater Essence of Grounding
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Armour, Belt or Jewellery: +(31–35)% to Lightning Resistance (suffix "of the Maelstrom", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Grounding
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves: (26–30)% of Lightning Damage taken Recouped as Life (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Alacrity

Lesser Essence of Alacrity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (13–16)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Nimbleness", item level 15)
- Staff: (20–25)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Nimbleness", item level 15)
Essence of Alacrity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (17–20)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Expertise", item level 30)
- Staff: (26–31)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Expertise", item level 30)
Greater Essence of Alacrity
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (25–28)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Legerdemain", item level 60)
- Staff: (38–43)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of Legerdemain", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Alacrity
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Focus or Wand: (18–20)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)
- Staff: (28–32)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Opulence

Lesser Essence of Opulence
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (6–10)% increased Rarity of Items found (suffix "of Plunder", item level 3)
Essence of Opulence
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (11–14)% increased Rarity of Items found (suffix "of Raiding", item level 24)
Greater Essence of Opulence
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Boots, Gloves, Helmet or Jewellery: (15–18)% increased Rarity of Items found (suffix "of Archaeology", item level 40)
Perfect Essence of Opulence
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves: (10–15)% increased Quantity of Gold Dropped by Slain Enemies (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Command

Lesser Essence of Command
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (35–44)% increased Damage (prefix "Agitative", item level 8)
Essence of Command
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (55–64)% increased Damage (prefix "Provocative", item level 33)
Greater Essence of Command
Upgrades a Magic item to a Rare item, adding a guaranteed modifier
- Sceptre: Allies in your Presence deal (75–89)% increased Damage (prefix "Motivating", item level 60)
Perfect Essence of Command
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Sceptre: Aura Skills have (15–20)% increased Magnitudes (suffix "of the Essence", item level 72)

Essence of Hysteria

Essence of Hysteria Corrupted
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Helmet: +1 to Level of all Minion Skills (suffix "of the Taskmaster", item level 5)
- Body Armour: (64–97) to (98–145) Physical Thorns damage (prefix "Edged", item level 63)
- Gloves: (25–29)% increased Critical Damage Bonus (suffix "of Fury", item level 45)
- Boots: 30% increased Movement Speed (prefix "Cheetah's", item level 65)
- Ring: (50–59)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate (suffix "of Euphoria", item level 55)
- Amulet: (19–21)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life (suffix "of Suturing", item level 68)
- Belt: +(254–304) to Stun Threshold (suffix "of Obsidian Skin", item level 72)
- Shield: (20–24)% increased Block chance (prefix "Unrelenting", item level 33)
- Quiver: (43–50)% increased Damage with Bow Skills (prefix "Lacerating", item level 60)
- Focus: (20–23)% increased Energy Shield Recharge Rate (suffix "of Ardour", item level 66)

Essence of Delirium

Essence of Delirium Corrupted
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Body Armour: Allocates a random Notable Passive Skill

Essence of Horror

Essence of Horror Corrupted
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves or Boots: 60% increased effect of Socketed Augment Items (suffix "of the Essence")

Essence of Insanity

Essence of Insanity Corrupted
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Belt: On Corruption, Item gains two Enchantments (suffix "of the Essence")

Essence of the Abyss

Essence of the Abyss Special
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Equipment: Mark of the Abyssal Lord
  one of: Bears the Mark of the Abyssal Lord; Bears the Mark of the Abyssal Lord

Essence of the Breach

Essence of the Breach Special
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Jewellery: +20% to Maximum Quality (prefix "Breachlord's")

Runic Alloy

Runic Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Ring: +(37–49) to maximum Runic Ward (prefix "Verisium", item level 13)
- Amulet: (6–10)% increased maximum Runic Ward (prefix "Verisium", item level 13)
- Belt: (15–20)% increased Runic Ward Regeneration Rate (prefix "Verisium", item level 13)

Adaptive Alloy

Adaptive Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Staff: Gain (42–52)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage while you are missing Runic Ward (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Wand: Gain (21–26)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage while you are missing Runic Ward (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Sceptre: (30–50)% Surpassing Chance to gain a Puppet Master stack whenever you use a Command Skill (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Gloves: (10–15)% increased Attack Speed while missing Runic Ward (suffix "of the Stars", item level 25)

Protective Alloy

Protective Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Belt: Recover (32–45) Runic Ward when a Charm is used (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Weapons: +(51–74) to maximum Runic Ward (suffix "of the Stars", item level 25)
- Shield: Recover (10–15) Runic Ward when you Block (suffix "of the Stars", item level 13)

Expansive Alloy

Expansive Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves: Remnants can be collected from (35–50)% further away (suffix "of the Stars", item level 25)
- Body Armour: (35–50)% increased Presence Area of Effect (suffix "of the Stars", item level 25)
- Helmet: (18–29)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Boots: Temporary Minion Skills have +(1–2) to Limit of Minions summoned (suffix "of the Stars", item level 25)

Swift Alloy

Swift Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves: (9–12)% increased Cast Speed (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Ring: (7–9)% increased Attack Speed (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Belt: Flasks gain (0.75–1) charges per Second (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Shield or Focus: (30–49)% increased Totem Placement speed (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)

Cyclonic Alloy

Cyclonic Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Body Armour: (15–30)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Boots: (15–19)% increased Skill Effect Duration (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Gloves: (20–25)% increased Duration of Damaging Ailments on Enemies (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Helmet: (35–42)% increased Archon Buff duration (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)

Prismatic Alloy

Prismatic Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Gloves: Damage Penetrates (9–15)% Elemental Resistances (prefix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Martial Weapon: (20–30)% increased Magnitude of Ailments you inflict (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Focus, Staff or Wand: (40–50)% increased Exposure Effect (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Sceptre: Minions have (40–49)% increased Magnitude of Damaging Ailments (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)

Mystic Alloy

Mystic Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Helmet: Spell Skills have (10–15)% increased Area of Effect (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Gloves: (10–15)% increased Area of Effect for Attacks (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Boots: +(10–15) to Spirit (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Quiver: (25–35)% chance to Chain an additional time (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)
- Caster Weapon: +1 to maximum number of Elemental Infusions (suffix "of the Stars", item level 45)

Sovereign Alloy

Sovereign Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Weapons: (20–30)% increased effect of Socketed Augment Items (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Armour: (24–30)% increased Runic Ward (prefix "Verisium", item level 25)
- Jewellery or Belt: (20–30)% increased Explicit Resistance Modifier magnitudes (prefix "Verisium", item level 65)

Celestial Alloy

Celestial Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Staff or Wand: +(142–188) to maximum Mana / +1 to Level of all Spell Skills (prefix "Verisium", item level 65)
- Martial Weapon: +(327–427) to Accuracy Rating / (5–8)% increased Attack Speed (prefix "Verisium", item level 65)

Transcendent Alloy

Transcendent Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Staff: (39–47)% increased Cast Speed / Gain (11–16)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Cold Damage (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Focus or Wand: (26–31)% increased Cast Speed / Gain (7–11)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Cold Damage (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Martial Weapon: (15–20)% increased Physical Damage / +(7–10) to all Attributes (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)

The Runebinder's Alloy

The Runebinder's Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Staff: (25–50)% chance to gain Nature's Archon when your Plants Overgrow (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Wand: +1 to Limit for Elemental Skills (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Sceptre: +(4–5) maximum stacks of Puppet Master (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Crossbow: +2 to maximum number of Summoned Ballista Totems (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Bow: (40–50)% increased Effect of your Mark Skills (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)

The Runefather's Alloy

The Runefather's Alloy Alloy
Removes a random modifier and augments a Rare item with a new guaranteed modifier
- Mace: (60–75)% chance for Skills to retain 40% of Glory on use (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Quarterstaff: Tempest Bells are destroyed after an additional (4–5) Hits (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Spear: +(8–10) to Weapon Range (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)
- Talisman: Lightning Damage from Hits also Contributes to Flammability and Ignite Magnitudes (suffix "of the Stars", item level 65)

Read from the game's Essences, EssenceMods and EssenceTargetItemCategories tables; item levels are those of the modifier each essence adds. Paste an item into the item checker to see which of its modifiers came from an essence.