Luckily for you, intrepid Realmwalker, we’ve broken down the details below.

It comes in four distinct tiers, each of which represent a different level of rarity.

Essence is also equivalent to money in the world of Nightingale.

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Essence Dust serves as a basic level of currency when trading, nabbing you low level schematics and items.

Aside from acting as currency, T1 Essence and the higher tiers are needed to upgrade your gear.

Open up the bench’s menu, and you’ll see a list of upgradable common items.

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These portals will transport you to alternate Realms that are basically small dungeons packed with Bound enemies.

Defeat all the enemies within, and reap the rewards of the bountiful Essence drops aplenty.

And that’s all you gotta know about the various forms of Essence in Nightingale.

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The backpack inventory screen in Nightingale

A menu screen showing a beginning Nightingale player about to break down items to create Essence Dust.