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Quick Answer
Mythical Essence can be earned in a few ways:
Voting
Use /vote for +5 Essence per vote across multiple sites. See How to Vote for Mythrend & Earn Rewards.
Weekly Goals
Completing a gamemode's Weekly Goals rewards bonus Essence. See How Achievements & Quests Work.
Network Level Milestones
Leveling up rewards Essence at certain milestones. See Network Level Milestones.
Linking Discord
A one-time +50 Essence for linking your Discord account in-game. See How to Link Discord In-Game.
For everything Essence can be spent on, plus how to purchase it directly, see What is Mythical Essence?.
Want to know how XP and leveling tie into all this? Check out Understanding Leveling & XP Progression next.