Forgotten Souls are used by the Blacksmith to Temper gear. They are dropped as loot from Elites and found in chests in Helltides. They can also be salvaged from Ancestral Legendary Items at the Blacksmith.
| Type | Quality | Description | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | Found in Tortured Gifts during Helltides in World Tiers and occasionally found from other sources. Also salvaged at the Blacksmith. Used to improve Sacred and Ancestral items at the Blacksmith. | Helltide Ore veins. Whisper Caches. Elite drop. Salvage Legendaries. |
Changes to Forgotten Soul
Patch 1.4.0, May 14, 2024
- Can now be earned from Whisper bounties and are a rare drop from all Elites.
Patch 1.2.0, October 17, 2023
- Forgotten Souls are no longer required to upgrade non-Sacred or Ancestral items.
- The acquisition rate of Forgotten souls from Salvaging has been adjusted.
- Salvaging a Sacred item has a 5% chance to grant a Forgotten Soul.
- Salvaging an Ancestral item has a 10% chance to grant a Forgotten Soul.
- Two-handed Weapons can grant up to 2 Forgotten Souls from salvage, all other equipment types can grant 1.