Essence Blast/history

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December 09, 2025

  • Essence Blast: Reduced the power coefficient from 1.05 to 0.75 in PvE only.
Essence Blast.png

Essence Blast

Profession
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer (skill list)
Specialization
Ritualist icon small.png Ritualist
Parent skill
Ritualist's Shroud.png Ritualist's Shroud
Slot
Transform
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Shroud
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Essence Blast

Shroud. Fire a blast of energy that is more powerful for each active spirit. Active spirits will prioritize attacking the last enemy targeted by this skill if they are in range.

Damage.png Damage: 199 (0.75)?
Damage.png Damage: 160 (0.6)?
Damage.png Damage Increase per Spirit: 15%
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 3
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

November 05, 2025

  • Essence Blast: Reduced the power coefficient from 0.8 to 0.6 in WvW and PvP.
Essence Blast.png

Essence Blast

Profession
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer (skill list)
Specialization
Ritualist icon small.png Ritualist
Parent skill
Ritualist's Shroud.png Ritualist's Shroud
Slot
Transform
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Shroud
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Essence Blast

Shroud. Fire a blast of energy that is more powerful for each active spirit. Active spirits will prioritize attacking the last enemy targeted by this skill if they are in range.

Damage.png Damage: 279 (1.05)?
Damage.png Damage: 160 (0.6)?
Damage.png Damage Increase per Spirit: 15%
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 3
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

October 28, 2025

  • Essence Blast has been added to the game.
Essence Blast.png

Essence Blast

Profession
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer (skill list)
Specialization
Ritualist icon small.png Ritualist
Parent skill
Ritualist's Shroud.png Ritualist's Shroud
Slot
Transform
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Shroud
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Essence Blast

Shroud. Fire a blast of energy that is more powerful for each active spirit. Active spirits will prioritize attacking the last enemy targeted by this skill if they are in range.

Damage.png Damage: 279 (1.05)?
Damage.png Damage: 213 (0.8)?
Damage.png Damage Increase per Spirit: 15%
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 3
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description

Beta event version: August 19, 2025

  • Essence Blast was available during the Visions of Eternity elite specialization Beta Event.
Essence Blast.png

Essence Blast

Profession
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer (skill list)
Specialization
Ritualist icon small.png Ritualist
Parent skill
Ritualist's Shroud.png Ritualist's Shroud
Slot
Transform
 
Weapon slot 1
Type
Shroud
Game link
0.75¾ Activation time  
Essence Blast

Shroud. Fire a blast of energy that is more powerful for each active spirit. Active spirits will prioritize attacking the last enemy targeted by this skill if they are in range.

Damage.png Damage: 279 (1.05)?
Damage.png Damage: 213 (0.8)?
Damage.png Damage Increase per Spirit: 15%
Number of targets.png Number of Targets: 3
Range.png Range: 900

— In-game description