Path of Exile 2 Essence Drain [Lvl 21 Sockets 5]

Essence Drain is a Chaos-based spell in Path of Exile 2 that fires a projectile applying a potent damage-over-time debuff to enemies it hits. It excels in sustained damage builds and synergizes with area control and curse setups.

"Fire a Projectile that applies a powerful Chaos damage over time debuff to enemies it hits."

Note: Purchasing this item, you will receive a level 21 Essence Drain gem with 5 Support Sockets.

Path of Exile 2 Essence Drain Features

• Item Type: Spell, Projectile, Chaos, Duration

• Tier 3 | Level Range: 1–20

• Attributes Required: 2–205 Intelligence

• Mana Cost: 6–65

• Cast Time: 0.80 sec

• Projectile Speed: 112.5 units/sec

• Effect:

  • Deals (5–129) to (9–240) Chaos Damage on hit

  • Applies a 4-second Chaos damage-over-time debuff

  • Debuff deals (9.2–409.4) base Chaos damage per second

  • Spell Damage modifiers apply to the DoT

  • Quality bonus: up to +1 second to debuff duration

How to Get Essence Drain in Path of Exile 2

Essence Drain can be acquired via:

• Engraving starting with Uncut Skill Gem Tier 3

• Level 21 Essence Drain Gem can only be obtained by corrupting a level 20 gem

• Use a perfect jeweller's orb to get to 5 sockets before corrupting it for a level 21 Essence Drain gem

• Tradeable via player marketplaces

Essence Drain Mechanics & Use

• Projectile Logic: Fires a single Chaos projectile that applies a DoT on hit

• DoT Scaling: Damage scales with Spell Damage and Chaos modifiers

• Duration Control: Debuff lasts 4 seconds, extendable via quality and support gems

• Build Synergy: Ideal for Chaos DoT builds, especially those using Contagion or Wither

• Area Control: Works well in trap, mine, and totem setups for sustained AoE pressure

Recommended Support Gems

• Tier 1: Prolonged Duration I, Minion Pact I, Swift Affliction I

• Tier 2: Intense Agony, Acrimony

• Tier 3: Prolonged Duration II, Swift Affliction II, Zenith II

• Tier 4: Rapid Casting II, Minion Pact II, Derange

• Tier 5: Chaos Mastery, Profanity II

Path of Exile 2 Essence Drain Mechanic FAQs

1. Does Essence Drain's DoT stack with other Chaos effects?

Yes. It stacks with other Chaos damage sources like Wither and Despair.

2. Can Essence Drain be triggered automatically?

Yes. It works with trigger setups like Cast While Channeling or Trap/Mine supports.

3. Does projectile speed affect DoT application timing?

Yes. Faster projectile speed means quicker hit registration and earlier DoT onset.

4. Can Essence Drain be used with Totems or Mines?

Yes. It's compatible with Totem, Trap, and Mine supports for indirect casting.

5. Does Spell Damage affect the DoT portion?

Yes. Spell Damage modifiers apply to the damage-over-time effect.

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