Essence of Efficiency - Minecraft Dungeons II Talisman

The Essence of Efficiency is a common talisman in Minecraft Dungeons II whose in-game text reads "Reduces artifact cooldown time by X%" — a passive boost that makes every artifact in your three slots come back faster. Talismans level up with use, so the reduction grows as you play. Note: the database page's top-tier summary line lists a 14% chance for additional emeralds instead, which conflicts with the in-game effect text; the cooldown-reduction wording matches the talisman's name and effect description.

When to use it

Equip the Essence of Efficiency on builds that cycle artifacts constantly. Cooldown-hungry damage setups — the Fighter's Flute plus Warrior Drums combo, the 16-second Powershaker, the Warding Chimes — all get more uptime from shorter cooldowns. It stacks conceptually with the Totem of Casting, the Winter Staff (20% reduction) and the Witch Brew (10% reduction) for builds that want their artifacts back as often as possible.

How to get it

The Essence of Efficiency comes as a quest reward from Breaking Camps in Humbler Huskland, which can be run repeatedly.