Wailing Essence of Torment is a Tier 4 Essence currency item in Path of Exile, used to guarantee lightning-related modifiers on rare items during mid-to-late game crafting. It upgrades a normal item to a rare item with one guaranteed modifier, restricted to item level 75 and below. This makes it a powerful tool for lightning-based spellcasters and attack builds seeking damage boosts or shock mitigation.
Path of Exile Wailing Essence of Torment Features
Item Type: Essence Currency | Essence Tier: 4
Function: Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed lightning-related modifier
Stack Size: 1–9 | Drop Level: 42
Guaranteed Modifiers by Item Type
Quivers: Adds (2–5) to (56–62) Lightning Damage to Attacks
Helmets, Boots, Belts: (43–46)% chance to Avoid being Shocked
Body Armours, Shields: (6–7)% chance to Avoid Lightning Damage from Hits
Gloves: Adds (1–2) to (22–23) Lightning Damage to Attacks
Bows, Staves, Two-Hand Swords, Two-Hand Axes, Two-Hand Maces: Adds (3–10) to (126–133) Lightning Damage to Spells
Wands, Claws, Daggers, One-Hand Swords, Thrusting One-Hand Swords, One-Hand Axes, One-Hand Maces, Sceptres: Adds (2–7) to (84–88) Lightning Damage to Spells
Amulets, Rings: Adds (1–4) to (40–43) Lightning Damage to Attacks
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Path of Exile Wailing Essence of Torment Crafting Synergy
Used to guarantee lightning-related modifiers on rare items:
Lightning Spell Crafting:
Adds high flat lightning damage to spells—ideal for builds like Arc, Crackling Lance, or Lightning Tendrils
Excellent for weapon crafting to scale spell DPS
Lightning Attack Crafting:
Adds flat lightning damage to attacks—great for bow builds or melee lightning conversion setups
Useful for crafting gloves, rings, and quivers
Shock Avoidance Crafting:
Helps mitigate shock status effects in high-damage environments
Ideal for defensive gear like boots, helmets, and belts
Modifier Control:
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Path of Exile Wailing Essence of Torment FAQs
Which builds benefit most from the lightning spell damage modifier?
Spellcasters using Arc, Ball Lightning, or Lightning Conduit benefit from the guaranteed damage boost.
How does shock avoidance help in combat?
It reduces the chance of receiving increased damage from shock effects, improving survivability in boss fights and high-voltage maps.
Is this Essence viable for crafting weapons?
Yes. The flat lightning damage rolls are excellent for scaling both attack and spell builds, especially on wands, sceptres, and bows.
What's the best strategy for corrupting this Essence?
Use Remnant of Corruption on Wailing-tier mobs to potentially upgrade to Screaming or unlock special Essences like Wrath or Torment.
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