Path of Exile Muttering Essence of Torment

Muttering Essence of Torment is a Tier 2 Essence currency item in Path of Exile. It upgrades a normal item to a rare item with one guaranteed lightning-related modifier, restricted to item level 45 and below.

Path of Exile Muttering Essence of Torment Features

• Item Type: Essence Currency

• Essence Tier: 2

• Function: Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed lightning modifier

• Stack Size: 1–9

• Drop Level: 10

Guaranteed Modifiers by Item Type

• Quivers: Adds 2 to (16–18) Lightning Damage to Attacks

• Helmets, Boots, Belts: (35–38)% chance to Avoid being Shocked

• Body Armours, Shields: (4–5)% chance to Avoid Lightning Damage from Hits

• Gloves: Adds 1 to 5 Lightning Damage to Attacks

• Bows, Staves, Two-Hand Swords, Two-Hand Axes, Two-Hand Maces: Adds (1–3) to (32–34) Lightning Damage to Spells

• Wands, Claws, Daggers, One-Hand Swords, Thrusting One-Hand Swords, One-Hand Axes, One-Hand Maces, Sceptres: Adds (1–2) to (21–22) Lightning Damage to Spells

• Amulets, Rings: Adds 1 to (14–15) Lightning Damage to Attacks

How to Obtain Muttering Essence of Torment in Path of Exile

• Drop Locations:

  • Can drop from Essence encounters starting at level 10

  • Found in Screaming or lower-tier Essence mobs trapped in Essence crystals

• Other Sources:

  • May be obtained by upgrading lower-tier Essences via Remnant of Corruption

  • Can be found in Delirium rewards or map-based Essence nodes

Path of Exile Muttering Essence of Torment Crafting Synergy

Used to guarantee lightning modifiers on rare items:

• Early Game Crafting:

  • Ideal for leveling gear with lightning damage boosts

  • Useful for elemental builds needing early shock avoidance or spell damage

• Modifier Control:

  • Guarantees one affix based on item type

  • Remaining affixes are randomized based on item level and crafting rules

• Essence Tiering:

  • Tier 2 Essence—can be upgraded to higher tiers using Remnant of Corruption

Path of Exile Muttering Essence of Torment FAQs

Can Muttering Essence of Torment be used to target specific lightning builds?

Yes. It guarantees a lightning-related affix based on item type, making it useful for early scaling in builds like Arc, Lightning Arrow, or Storm Brand. While the rolls are modest, they offer deterministic crafting for leveling gear.

Does the guaranteed modifier override existing affixes?

No. The Essence upgrades a normal item to rare and adds one guaranteed affix. All other affixes are rolled randomly based on item level and mod pool. It cannot overwrite or preserve existing modifiers.

Is it worth corrupting Muttering Essence of Torment with Remnant of Corruption?

Potentially. Corrupting Tier 2 Essences can yield higher-tier Essences (e.g., Screaming, Wailing, or special ones like Essence of Insanity). This is often done in bulk farming strategies to access stronger crafting outcomes.

How does item level affect the outcome when using this Essence?

Item level determines the pool of possible random affixes. While the guaranteed lightning mod is fixed, higher item levels allow better suffixes/prefixes to roll alongside it. However, the Essence itself only applies to items level 45 and below.

Can this Essence be used in influence crafting or with fractured bases?

Yes, but with limitations. It can be applied to normal influenced or fractured items, and the guaranteed mod will be added. However, it does not interact with influence-specific mod pools or preserve fractured mods unless the item is pre-fractured and white.

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