After collecting the first of 15 Dragon Vein Essences Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a pop-up will notify players that “Dragon Vein Essence will increase the effectiveness of Dragon’s Cure Pot”. Dragon Vein Crystals increase the number of uses of the Dragon’s Cure Pot, while Essences increase the quality of the Cure Pot and how much health it grants per use.
Taking care to find Dragon Vein Essences during the first playthrough of each mission will help players progress faster, as even the first boss can be hard to beat. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Note that missions can be replayed if Essence is not found during the first game. All but Hidden Village Dragon Vein Essence are in quests and sub-quests that players will already complete. The only reason not to collect them is because players are trying to impose an extra level of difficulty on themselves.
All 15 Dragon Vein Essence Locations
Dragon Vein Essences are often found near demons, especially Chang Gui, as a deterrent. Some are found in chests that can blend into the background, while others are in a glowing lootable pile. Chests are less noticeable than stacks and are more likely to be missed when viewed from afar.
Order |
Task Name |
Mission Type |
Essence Location |
Loot Pile or Chest |
---|---|---|---|---|
one |
Yellow Heaven is Burning |
Lower |
A chest near the Chang Gui fighting area. |
Chest |
2 |
Valley of the Crying Ghosts |
Mother |
Under Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Sixth Battle Flag location in the area with two Chang Gui. |
Stack |
3 |
In Search of the Immortal Wizard |
Mother |
After finding the Fifth Battle Flag, climb into Hong Jian’s supply room and use the vines to collect Essence. |
Stack |
4 |
The Fall of the Corrupt Eunuch |
Mother |
Behind the locked door on the lowest dungeon floor. |
Stack |
5 |
Battle of Hulaoguan Pass |
Mother |
On top of a watchtower in the second fort. |
Chest |
6 |
The Darkness of the Hanshui River |
Mother |
The second floor of a house near the temple. |
Chest |
7 |
Tyrant’s Last Feast |
Mother |
Near the Marking Flag. (To upgrade, this quest also includes a Dragon Vein Crystal. of Fallen Dynasty Dragon’s Cure Pot.) |
Stack |
8 |
Entertainer’s Fate |
Lower |
Found on Lily Pond Bridge near Chang Gui. |
Chest |
9 |
The Flames of War Burn Strongly |
Mother |
Essence is located on a pile of rocks after passing through the tunnels. |
Stack |
10 |
Unlimited Hearts |
Lower |
After clearing the sewer tunnel, climb the ladder and climb the stairs to find the chest. |
Chest |
11th |
Lu Bu, The Strongest of Humans |
Mother |
Continuing from the Third Flag of Marking, Essence is next to a building. |
Stack |
12 |
See the Sword of Truth |
Mother |
The core is at the foot of the hill, which is reached by climbing the watchtower. |
Stack |
13 |
Attack on Wuchao |
Lower |
Find the tomb with the Second War Flag and the chest will be in the glowing red tunnel. |
Chest |
14 |
Decisive Battle of Guandu |
Mother |
It was found in a house beyond Huo Shu. |
Chest |
15 |
Hidden Village |
Other |
After obtaining two Taoist Keys from previous quests, unlock the house next to the Blacksmith to find the Dragon Vein Essence. |
Stack |
long time fans Dynasty Warriors And Three Kingdoms The games probably have nostalgic memories/traumas from being repeatedly destroyed by Lu Bu on PlayStation 2. Wo Long: Fallen DynastyCollecting Dragon Vein Essences hopefully saves them from repeating their past.
For Complementers, collecting all Dragon Vein Essences and Crystals will reward Pots and Potions achievement.
YouTube channel WarbyGaming shows the exact locations for both Essences and Crystals.
Source: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Wiki, WarbyGaming | YouTube