Eldritch essence

Eldritch essence is an epic material in Crystal Idle. Obtained from Eldritch guardian (4%), Mind flayer (4%), Void spawn (4%). Used in 7 recipes, e.g. Starforged band.
Life force wrung from monsters. Needed for unique gear, potent mixtures and feasts.

Type: MaterialRarity: EpicSells to the shop for 650 gold

How to get

Dropped by

Source	Skill	Level	Chance	Qty
Eldritch guardian	Combat	80	4%	1
Mind flayer	Combat	80	4%	1
Void spawn	Combat	80	4%	1

Used in

Result	Skill	Level	Qty
Elixir of Wrath	Alchemy	81	1
Starforged band	Smithing	85	2
Wildwood mantle	Crafting	85	2
Starthread ward	Runecrafter	85	2
Radiant aura	Alchemy	85	2
Voidbound greaves	Runecrafter	86	3
Merchant's meal III	Cooking	92	1

Same type: Material

Star DewStar FireworkStar ShardDimmed ShardStar TreatBird FeatherGlass vialOre pieceTangled FibreWater JunkWood ScrapBeast BoneSaltSugarGame MeatRabbit combat extractCarp elixir baseFox combat extractPerch elixir baseCommon ShardBoar combat extractTrout elixir baseWolf combat extractUncommon Shard

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