Crafting is an essential part of Last Epoch that allows you to upgrade and customize your gear in the game. At first, it can seem complicated with all the different currencies and mechanics. This beginner's guide will break down the key concepts and give you tips to get started with crafting your own equipment.
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Last Epoch Crafting Guide for Beginners: The Fundamentals
Crafting in Last Epoch revolves around finding base items and modifying them to create your perfect gear. Any common, magic, rare, or unique item can be used as a base. You take this base item and add special crafting-only affixes to it or upgrade existing affixes to higher tiers.
This is all done through the in-game Forge. To begin crafting, follow these straightforward steps:
- Open the forging menu by pressing 'F'
- Place the desired item in the center of the Forge by dragging it.
- Choose the affix you wish to enhance and select the 'up' arrow above it.
- Click on 'Upgrade Affix' to increase the affix level by one tier, or two tiers on a critical success.
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Key Crafting Currencies in Last Epoch
There are three main types of crafting currencies in Last Epoch:
Shards
Used to directly upgrade existing affixes on an item. Specific shard types match specific affix types. These can be acquired through Rune of Shattering and Rune of Removal.
Glyphs
Special consumables that alter certain aspects of the crafting process when used. See the table below for details. These are rare drops than the common Affix shards and should be used wisely. Save most glyphs for end-game crafting. Use Glyphs of Hope when available to possibly save forging potential. There are a total of four Glyphs in Last Epoch:
| Glyph | Description |
|---|---|
| Glyph of Hope | 25% chance to remove forging potential cost |
| Glyph of Chaos | Rerolls the chosen affix into random affix of higher tier |
| Glyph of Order | Locks values of affixes so upgrades don't lower rolls |
| Glyph of Despair | Seals chosen affix, adds empty affix slot |
Runes
Runes represent a superior form of currency and should be reserved for specific premium crafting purposes only. It is a powerful one-use currencies that fundamentally change an item or the crafting process. See the table below for details.
| Rune | Description |
|---|---|
| Rune of Shattering | Destroys item and gives shards for all affixes |
| Rune of Refinement | Rerolls values of all existing affixes |
| Rune of Removal | Removes random affix from item |
| Rune of Discovery | Adds random Tier 1 affix to empty slot |
| Rune of Shaping | Rerolls implicit modifier values |
| Rune of Ascendance | Transmutes item to unique rarity |
| Rune of Research | Unlocks experimental affix |
| Rune of Creation | Duplicates item, sets both to 0 forging potential |
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Key Crafting Concepts in Last Epoch
These are two key crafting concepts in Last Epoch you need to know:
Affix Tiers
Weapons and armor in Last Epoch can have up to 4 affixes. There are 2 prefixes and 2 suffixes.
- Prefixes contain affixes related to Damage Stats, Minions, Potions, and Defense for your item.
- Suffixes include affixes associated with Status Effects such as Buffs, Ailments, Mana, Health, and Resistance.
These affixes enhance the item's attributes. You can change affixes at the Forge using special shards that drop from enemies. Each affix shard matches a specific stat bonus.
Collect these shards as they drop and use them at the Forge along with Runes of Removal or Shattering to customize gear affixes. With hundreds of affix abilities to discover, you have lots of options to create unique character builds.
Forging Potential
Every weapon and armor piece has a Forging Potential score. This number determines how many times you can modify that item at the Forge. Each crafting attempt costs some Forging Potential, so you can't upgrade a single item forever.
When selecting a modification, the Forge displays the Forging Potential cost as a range. This shows how much will be consumed if you proceed.
You can try to save Forging Potential with special items like the Glyph of Hope. When added to a craft, the Glyph gives a 25% chance that the attempt won't drain any Forging Potential at all. Use them wisely to get the most out of your best gear.
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Tips for Crafting in Last Epoch
When just starting out, focus crafting on leveling gear to make the early game smooth. End-game bases and crafts come later.
Early Game
- Focus on gear to smoothen your leveling
- Take any decent weapons or armor to craft on
- Prioritize adding damage affixes
- Use Glyphs of Hope sparingly to save potential
- Break unused items for more shards
- Think ahead a few levels when crafting affixes
Advanced End-Game Crafting
- Find a great unique or set base for end-game
- Max out defensive suffixes first
- Strategically use glyphs at the right times
- Block affix slots intelligently with unwanted affixes
- Leave room for future crafting adjustments
So there you have it, the complete crafting guide for beginners in Last Epoch! The most critical things are choosing the right base item, using glyphs strategically to influence outcomes, and leaving room for future crafting growth. Learning which affixes work best comes with experience. Good luck and happy forging, exile!
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