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No one had posted the amount of smouldering essences you got per boss that i could find
so here is a rough estimate that you may get.
Shannox (H) 23 smouldering essences
Rhyolith (H) 19 smouldering Essences
Heart of the Flame quest
Smouldering Essences collecting
Hope this helps someone
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