Kryptis essence

This article is about the overview of crafting materials. For the effect, see Kryptis Essence.

Kryptis essences are crafting materials used in crafting of the legendary Obsidian armor and Kryptis motivations.

Acquisition

See also: Rift Hunting

• Raw Kryptis essence is obtained by completing the pre-boss event of any tier rift (for Essence of Despair) and by closing a Kryptis Rift at the end of a Rift Hunting session.

	Pre-Event	Boss Event		Motivation
		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 13	17 to 32	30 to 50

Raw Kryptis essence

• Bulk of raw essence is dependent on which Rift Tier is closed:

Raw Kryptis Essence
Any Rift	Essence of Despair
Tier 2 Rifts	Essence of Greed
Tier 3 Rifts	Essence of Triumph

Refined Kryptis essence

• The three types of raw esssences are also crafting materials used in crafting refined versions of the essence (directly or indirectly):
• Recipes for crafting refined Kryptis essence items can be purchased from Lyhr, Astral Ward Mage (Outfitter) and Second Hunter Kamilla.
• Refined Kryptis 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 Kryptis Essence
FExotic	Amalgamated Kryptis Essence	Recipe: Amalgamated Kryptis Essence
GAscended	Purified Kryptis Essence	Recipe: Purified Kryptis Essence

Kryptis motivations

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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

• Kryptis essence is used in crafting Kryptis 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.

Kryptis motivations
CCommon	Common Kryptis Motivation	Recipe: Common Kryptis Motivation
DUncommon	Uncommon Kryptis Motivation	Recipe: Uncommon Kryptis Motivation
ERare	Rare Kryptis Motivation	Recipe: Rare Kryptis Motivation

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Kryptis essence and motivations

Any tier: Despair • Tier 2: Greed • Tier 3: Triumph
Crafted: Amalgamated • Purified

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Motivations: Common •‎ Uncommon • Rare‎ • Unstable