Quote Originally Posted by Vahlnir View Post
Lezard has some pretty...uh, interesting takes sometimes, but I'd have to side with them on this one. Also, DR is clearly tuned for essence use. The HP of each boss reflects that. It's just not a requirement to have or use them, but it certainly is encouraged. If the difference between full essence use can be from 20 minutes with them to upwards of 45-60 minutes without them, they are definitely incentivizing players to use them.
If… IF… 24 players queues in without essences and lost actions, the run itself will last for roughly 80m or so. Add more minutes depending on how much mistakes & deaths players will make in such prolonged boss encounters in addition to the possibility of having much less red dps queueing in or not having a tank (hello good dpses getting one shotted by tankbusters). It will add up considerably.