Essence

From Istaria Lexica

Essence is a resource gathered from Wisps or from a wisp residue, and later processed into Essence Orbs for use in trade skills. When harvested from a deceased Wisp, Tainted Essence is gathered instead. Both tainted and normal essence is gathered using an Essence Siphon for bipeds or by using Dragon Essence Harvesting for Dragons. Shaping it requires an Essence Shaper for bipeds or using the Dragon Essence Harvesting ability.

Essence Orbs are used to create:

Tainted Essence Orbs are used to create:

Formulas[edit]

Formula Minimum Skill
Beginner Essence Orb 1
Beginner Ice Essence Orb 1
Beginner Tainted Essence Orb 50
Beginner Blighted Essence Orb 100
Beginner Imbued Essence Orb 100
Journeyman Essence Orb 400
Journeyman Tainted Essence Orb 450
Journeyman Blighted Essence Orb 500
Expert Essence Orb 800
Expert Tainted Essence Orb 850
Expert Blighted Essence Orb 900
Expert Imbued Essence Orb 900
Master Essence Orb 1000
Master Blighted Essence Orb 1100

Beginner Essences (Tiers 1&2)[edit]

These orbs are shaped from their respective essences using the Beginner Essence Orb or Beginner Tainted Essence Orb formula, an Essence Channeler, and the Essence Shaping Skill (which must be at least the minimum skill of the material you want to work with). It is suggested that you use tools made from materials equal to or greater than the tier you are crafting with. The level range for the beginner formulas are 1-40; at level 40, you may scribe the Journeyman formulas.


Name Icon (Essence/Orb) Location Tier
Dim Essence Dim Essence and Orbs.png New Trismus, Nuthala, Genevia, Isle of Wisps, Lesser Aradoth, Island of Falathien 1
Tainted Dim Essence Tainted Dim Essence and Orbs.png New Trismus, Nuthala, Genevia, Isle of Wisps, Lesser Aradoth, Island of Falathien 1
Pale Essence Pale Essence and Orbs.png Kenaf Port, Abandoned Island, Bridgehold, Isle of Wisps, Mambow Point, Dalimond Peninsula 2
Tainted Pale Essence Tainted Pale Essence and Orbs.png Kenaf Port, Abandoned Island, Bridgehold, Isle of Wisps, Mambow Point, Dalimond Peninsula 2

Dim Essence[edit]

The Tier 1 essence is referred to as "Dim". The refined form is Dim Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas from levels 1-20; it is forged from Dim Essence, by far the most common essence in Istaria. You can find it south of the waterfall in New Trismus, east of Nuthala up the cliff, scattered throughout the Isle of Wisps, east of Parsinia and north of Sslanis on the Lesser Aradoth, and on the south of the Island of Falathien. Dim Wisps, which are required for the tainted variation, are found in all of those locations except for the Island of Falathien, which only hosts residues. None of these locations are guarded except for the locations in the center of the Lesser Aradoth. Most of these locations are great for gathering regular or Tainted Dim Essence with Nuthala possibly being the best on the live shards - both Chaos and Order have shops built up near by. (Information on Blight needed.)

Pale Essence[edit]

The Tier 2 essence is referred to as "Pale". The refined form is Pale Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas from 20-40; it is forged from Pale Essence, which is quite common in Istaria. It can be found northeast of Kenaf Port, northeastern Abandoned Island, east of Bridgehold, the Isle of Wisps, north of Mambow Point, southeast of Observatory Peninsula, in the Dalimond Ridge (north of Heart), north and east of Bristugo, and west of Chiconis. All of these areas house either just Pale Wisps or both Pale Wisps and essence residues, allowing for regular and Tainted Dim Essence to be gathered. It is possible that either the Isle of Wisps or the Abandoned Island are best for Pale Essence, as both regions are unguarded and have machines very close by for working the material.

Journeyman Essences (Tier 3&4)[edit]

These orbs are shaped from their respective essences using the Journeyman Essence Orb or Journeyman Tainted Essence Orb formula (you must have 400 Essence Shaping skill to scribe this formula!), an Essence Channeler, and the Essence Shaping skill (which must be at least the minimum skill of the material you want to work with). It is suggested that you use tools made from materials equal to or greater than the tier you are crafting with. The level range for the Journeyman formula is 40-80; at level 80 you can scribe the Expert formula.

Name Icon (Essence/Orb) Location Tier
Glowing Essence Glowing Essence and Orbs.png Acul, Isle of Wisps, Heather/Duskhold, Sanctuary Bay, Carmo, Drift Point, Valley of Repose 3
Tainted Glowing Essence Tainted Glowing Essence and Orbs.png Acul, Isle of Wisps, Heather/Duskhold, Sanctuary Bay, Carmo, Drift Point, Valley of Repose 3
Bright Essence Bright Essence and Orbs.png Isle of Wisps, Sanctuary Bay, The Spire, Harton Valley, Feladan, Valley of Tears, Aiya 4
Tainted Bright Essence Tainted Bright Essence and Orbs.png Sanctuary Bay, The Spire, Harton Valley, Feladan, Valley of Tears, Aiya 4

Glowing Essence[edit]

The Tier 3 essence is referred to as "Glowing". The refined form is Glowing Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas from levels 40-60; it is shaped from Glowing Essence. You can find it north and northwest of Acul among the Oak Treants, on the Isle of Wisps, north of Heather and Duskhold among more Oak Treants, north of Sanctuary Bay, north of Carmo, southwest of Drift Point, and in the northwestern Valley of Repose. The Isle of Wisps is likely the best candidate for shaping Glowing Essence Orbs. All areas mentioned have both essence residue and Wisps, though it is possible they are not mingled together.

Bright Essence[edit]

The Tier 4 essence is referred to as "Bright". The refined form is Bright Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas from levels 60-80; it is shaped from Bright Essence. It can be found on the Isle of Wisps, northeast and east of Sanctuary Bay all the way to north of The Spire and then west of Harton Valley (guarded by Maple Treants), north and west of Feladan, south of the Valley of Tears, and northeast of Aiya. All of these locations have just Wisps or both Wisps and essence residue except the Isle of Wisps, therefore making it possible to craft both variations of essence. Feladan is often frequented for its unguarded Bright Essence.

Expert Essence (Tier 5)[edit]

These orbs are shaped from their respective essences using the Expert Essence Orb or Expert Tainted Essence Orb formula (you must have 800 Essence Shaping skill to scribe this formula!), an Essence Channeler, and the Essence Shaping skill (which must be at least the minimum skill of the material you want to work with). It is suggested that you use tools made from materials equal to or greater than the tier you are crafting with. The level range for the Expert formula is 80-100; at level 100 you can scribe the Master formula.

Name Icon (Essence/Orb) Location Tier
Shining Essence Shining Essence and Orbs.png Drakul, Spiritous Swamp, Harro 5
Tainted Shining Essence Tainted Shining Essence and Orbs.png Drakul, Spiritous Swamp, Harro 5

Shining Essence[edit]

The Tier 5 essence is referred to as "Shining". The refined form is Shining Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas from levels 80-100; it is shaped from Shining Essence. It can be found west of Drakul, within the Spiritous Swamp, and north of Harro. The only unguarded resource is in Drakul, but there is no portal out of there anywhere nearby. Most go for Shining Essence near Harro, since it has an Essence Channeler right nearby. All of these places have only Wisps or both Wisps and essence residue.

Master Essence (Tier 6)[edit]

Name Icon (Essence/Orb) Location Tier
Radiant Essence Radiant Essence and Orbs.png Harro 6
Tainted Radiant Essence Tainted Radiant Essence and Orbs.png Harro 6

Radiant Essence[edit]

The Tier 6 essence is referred to as "Radiant". The refined form is Radiant Essence Orbs, which is used in formulas only at level 100; it is shaped from Radiant Essence. It can be found south and east of Harro and is primarily guarded by Thornwood Treants except for a small section in the north. This is only only place for both Wisps and residue. The only Essence Channelers nearby would either by a player-made one within Harro or the one north of the city nearby the Shining Essence.

Usage[edit]

Tier Name Use
1 Dim Essence
1 Tainted Dim Essence
2 Pale Essence
2 Tainted Pale Essence
3 Glowing Essence
3 Tainted Glowing Essence
4 Bright Essence
4 Tainted Bright Essence
5 Shining Essence
5 Tainted Shining Essence
6 Radiant Essence
6 Tainted Radiant Essence
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