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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