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Essence Drain
Essence Drain is a Chaos spell gem in Path of Exile 2 with a 0.8 second cast time. It has a base cost of 5 at gem level 1. Its cost and requirements are listed for all 40 gem levels.
Essence Drain stats
Cast time 0.8sInt 100
Fire a Projectile that applies a powerful Chaos damage over time debuff to enemies it hits.
| Level | Req. | Cost | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | - |
| 5 | 14 | 10 | - |
| 10 | 36 | 19 | - |
| 15 | 64 | 34 | - |
| 20 | 98 | 57 | - |
| 25 | 137 | 92 | - |
| 30 | 182 | 145 | - |
| 35 | 232 | 225 | - |
| 40 | 288 | 344 | - |
Essence Drain change history
| Patch | Change | State |
|---|---|---|
| patch 4.5.5.3 | First recorded in Path of Exile 2. | Baseline |
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Essence Drain FAQ
What is Essence Drain's cast time in Path of Exile 2?
Essence Drain has a 0.8 second base cast time.
How much does Essence Drain cost?
Essence Drain has a base cost of 5 at gem level 1.
Was Essence Drain changed in the latest patch?
No. Essence Drain is unchanged in the latest build of Path of Exile 2 on file.