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Raw Essence
Raw Essence is the magical power source, created by a Nexus, that fuels the machines of Ars Magica. It comes in three types: Light, Dark, and Neutral.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Raw Essence is primarily used to power essence devices such as Calefactors, Magic Fabricators and Casters. Essence powered devices will only accept a single power source(determined when placed and configurable with a Crystal Wrench) but do not require line of sight to the power source.
While a Nexus has a limited range in which it can charge a device, this can be increased with the usage of Essence Conduits. Conduits, as well as some other devices can additionally generate deficit, which can have negative consequences.
Types of Essence[edit | edit source]
Raw Essence comes in three forms:
Light and Dark essence have inherent properties in addition to modifying the functionality(positively and/or negatively) of some essence powered blocks. Neutral essence has no benefits or downsides and functions the same as
Dark Essence[edit | edit source]
Naturally generated by a Dark Nexus, Dark Essence leans toward speed at the cost of additional power. Inherently, devices powered with Dark Essence shed deficit 25% slower than normal, if applicable.
Devices powered by Dark Essence display their essence totals with a red output when using Sense Energy.
Dark Enhancements[edit | edit source]
Essence powered devices that are augmented by Dark Essence are as follows:
- Calefactor:
- Cook speed increased by 50%
- Power usage increased by 25%
- 12.5% chance per item smelted to gain 100 deficit
- 5% chance that item is destroyed instead of smelted/cooked.
- Seer Stone:
- Detection radius decreased by 50%
- Astral Barrier
- Blocked Entities take minor damage
- Spell Research Table
- Research speed significantly increased.
Neutral Essence[edit | edit source]
Naturally generated by an Essence Nexus, Neutral Essence has no modifiers either inherently or device-specific.
Devices powered by Neutral Essence display their essence totals with a dark blue output when using Sense Energy.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
Mana Batteries[edit | edit source]
Regardless of the incoming essence type used to charge them, Mana Batteries always output Neutral Essence.
Channel Essence[edit | edit source]
Essence created by the Channel Essence spell is decided by the device being charged.
