Best for
Players who want steady damage while moving.
spellchaosdamage-over-time
Should you use Essence Drain in POE2?
Applies chaos damage over time for safer spell pacing.
Decision rule
Choose it when boss uptime and survival matter more than burst.
Level requirement
Level 7
Patch-sensitive note
Use this page to decide whether the skill belongs on your shortlist. Exact damage, support links, and endgame scaling should be checked against the current in-game tooltip before committing expensive gear.