3. Essence Tiers & Upgrading
Essences come in different tiers, with Path of exile currency higher-tier Essences providing stronger modifiers. The highest-tier Essences, known as Deafening Essences, provide the best rolls.

You can upgrade lower-tier Essences by using the Remnant of Corruption or by combining three of the same type into a higher tier.

Example Essence Upgrades:
Whispering Essence → Muttering Essence (and so on).

Deafening Essence (highest tier, best affix values).

Higher-tier Essences are more expensive but provide better crafting outcomes.

4. List of Useful Essences for Crafting
Each Essence type guarantees a specific affix, making them valuable for targeted crafting.

Weapon Crafting Essences (DPS Focused):
Essence of Contempt: Adds flat physical damage to attacks. (Ideal for melee weapons)

Essence of Woe: Increases spell damage. (Great for caster weapons)

Essence of Wrath: Adds flat lightning damage. (Useful for elemental attack builds)

The essence of Anguish: Adds flat chaos damage. (Useful for poison builds)

Armor & Defense Crafting Essences:
The essence of Greed: Increase maximum life. (Best for tanky builds)

Essence of Spite: Increases evasion rating. (Good for ranger builds)

The essence of Dread: Increases energy shield. (Best for spellcasters using ES)

The essence of Loathing: Reduces mana reservation. (Great for aura-based builds)

Resistance & Utility Essences:
The essence of Hatred: Adds cold resistance. (Useful for defensive crafting)

Essence of Zeal: Increases attack speed. (Great for melee or POE currency for sale bow builds)

The essence of Rage: Increases critical strike chance. (Powerful for crit-based builds)

These Essences allow for targeted crafting, making them great for upgrading mid-tier gear before moving to advanced crafting methods.