Rift essence
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This article is about the overview of crafting materials. For the effect, see Kryptis Essence.
Rift essences are crafting materials used in crafting of the legendary Obsidian armor and Rift Motivations.
Acquisition[edit]
- See also: Rift Hunting
- Raw Rift essence is obtained by completing the pre-boss event of any tier rift (for Fine Rift Essence) and by closing a Kryptis Rift or a Mist Rift at the end of a Rift Hunting session.
Pre-Event | Boss Event | Motivation | |||
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without mastery | with mastery | without buff | with buff | ||
Tier 1 Rift | 3 to 7 | 3 to 7 | 6 to 14 | 17 to 32 | 30 to 50 |
Tier 2 Rift | 3 to 7 | 6 to 14 | 17 to 32 | 30 to 50 | |
Tier 3 Rift | 3 to 7 | 6 to 14 | 17 to 32 | 30 to 50 |
Raw Rift essence[edit]
- Bulk of raw essence is dependent on which Rift Tier is closed:
Raw Rift Essence | |
---|---|
Any Rift | Fine Rift Essence |
Tier 2 Rifts | Masterwork Rift Essence |
Tier 3 Rifts | Rare Rift Essence |
Refined Rift essence[edit]
- The three types of raw essences are also crafting materials used in crafting refined versions of the essence (directly or indirectly):
- Recipes for crafting refined Rift essence items can be purchased from Lyhr, Astral Ward Mage (Outfitter) and Second Hunter Kamilla.
- Refined Rift essence items can also be purchased from Lyhr, who is located under the stairs in the Outer Ring in the Wizard's Tower.
- The Astral Ward mastery track and its masteries, Astral Craft and Emotion Control, are required to purchase them.
Crafted Rift Essence | |||
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Exotic | Amalgamated Rift Essence | Recipe: Amalgamated Rift Essence | |
Ascended | Purified Rift Essence | Recipe: Purified Rift Essence |
Rift motivations[edit]
“You've applied the motivation to the Heart of the Obscure. This motivation will enhance the Heart's Scan for Rift ability to locate more dangerous targets and lead you to them.
— Heart of the Obscure Enhanced, in-game hint
- Rift essence is used in crafting Rift Motivations, gizmos that increase the yield from Rift Hunting.
- Recipes for crafting motivations can be purchased from Lyhr, Astral Ward Mage (Outfitter) and Second Hunter Kamilla.
- The Astral Ward mastery track and its masteries, Astral Craft and Emotion Control, are required to purchase them.
Rift motivations | |||
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Fine | Fine Rift Motivation | Recipe: Fine Rift Motivation | |
Masterwork | Masterwork Rift Motivation | Recipe: Masterwork Rift Motivation | |
Rare | Rare Rift Motivation | Recipe: Rare Rift Motivation |
Trivia[edit]
- Prior to the release of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, rift essences were called Kryptis essences.