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InRemnant 2, you’ll come across so many NPCs who act as vendors, offer rewards for your help, and share some stories about the game’s lore. One of these interesting characters in the game is the Custodian, found in N’Erud.
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When you first meet the Custodian in N’Erud, he’ll ask you to confront Tal’Ratha and get the Shining Essence Echo. However, there’s more than one choice in this situation, and giving him this material isn’t the only option. You might want to explore the other choice available to you.
How To Get The Shining Essence Echo
In order to obtain theShining Essence Echo, you must followthe Souls Spark storyline, which you can recognize from its starting location, theForgotten Prison.
During your progression in the Souls Sparks quest, you’ll need todefeat Tal’Ratha.

Before confronting Tal’Ratha, it’s necessary tolocate theSoul Spark Cylinder.
You’ll have to fight one of thetwo versions of Tal’Ratha based on your choice: thestandard versionand theMetaphysical version.
Regardless of which version you defeat, you’reguaranteed to obtain the Shining Essence Echoas a drop.

Once you’ve defeated Ral’Ratha and acquired the Shining Essence Echo, you’ll findtwo ways to utilize it.
How To Use The Shining Essence Echo
Give It To The Custodian
You can locate theCustodian near the Ascension Spirein N’Erud.
Following your victory over Tal’Ratha and obtaining the Shining Essence Echo, you’ll have the opportunity tochoose whether to give it to him.
If you decide to do so, you’ll receive theSiphon Heartin return.

TheSiphon Heartis aRelic that grants ten percent of base damage dealt as Lifesteal for ten seconds.
Use It In The Drzyr Replicator
you’re able to find theDrzyr Replicator in a hidden area beneath the Custodian’s location.
When interacting with the Drzyr Replicator, you can craft theVoid Idolusing theShining Essence Echo, along with15 Hardened Ironand1,000 Scrap.
TheVoid Idolis anAmulet that provides a bonus of 20 percent Reload Speed. In addition,reloading requires only 50 percent of the magazinefrom reserves to fully reload.