Shadow Essence

Shadow Essence is a crafting material used mainly for making weapons and the Fallen Workstation. It is obtained as a drop from Reaper during the Forest Deep Cave Incursion, making it a progression material tied to that encounter rather than a general-world resource.

Because its uses are focused on crafting, Shadow Essence is best treated as a boss-related ingredient to save for recipes that specifically require it. Players who are preparing for the Fallen Workstation or a shadow-themed weapon upgrade path should prioritize collecting it whenever Reaper is available. In practice, its value comes from the fact that it is not a common material and is most reliably gained through that incursion fight.

• Dropped by Reaper in the Forest Deep Cave Incursion.
• Used mainly for weapon crafting.
• Also used to craft the Fallen Workstation.