Gilded essence

Gilded essence is a rare material in Crystal Idle. Obtained from Steel sentinel (4%), Gilded automaton (4%), Spectral knight (4%). Used in 5 recipes, e.g. Tempered band.
Life force wrung from monsters. Needed for unique gear, potent mixtures and feasts.

Type: MaterialRarity: RareSells to the shop for 200 gold

How to get

Dropped by

Source	Skill	Level	Chance	Qty
Steel sentinel	Combat	40	4%	1
Gilded automaton	Combat	40	4%	1
Spectral knight	Combat	40	4%	1

Used in

Result	Skill	Level	Qty
Featherstep boots	Crafting	44	3
Tempered band	Smithing	45	2
Huntsman's cloak	Crafting	45	2
Runed charm	Runecrafter	45	2
Glowing aura	Alchemy	45	2

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Data generated from the game code, version 3.7.0 (2026-11-01).