Forging Potential in Last Epoch
Last Epoch's crafting system is deterministic, making your item upgrades predictable and rewarding. The key resource for this system is Forging Potential, which dictates how many times you can apply a new affix or improve an existing one on an item. Understanding and managing Forging Potential is essential for crafting powerful gear that perfectly complements your build.
To begin crafting, press [F] to open the Forge. Every item has a Forging Potential value, which decreases with each crafting attempt. Once an item's Forging Potential reaches zero, no further crafting can be performed on it. It's highly recommended to craft early and often, as this allows you to incrementally improve your gear throughout your journey.
When crafting, you'll use Affix Shards, which contain the desired modifiers. You can also use Glyphs and Runes to influence the crafting process. Glyphs of Hope, for instance, can grant a chance for a crafting attempt to not consume any Forging Potential, saving valuable resources. Don't hoard your shards and glyphs; most are relatively common and best used to enhance your current gear.
The crafting interface displays the item's current affixes, available affix slots, and the Forging Potential. When you select an affix shard, you'll see a preview of the potential outcome, including the expected increase in item level and the chance of success. Higher rarity affixes or those with higher tiers will consume more Forging Potential.
If you make a mistake or want to remove an affix, you can use a Rune of Removal. However, this will also consume Forging Potential. For more advanced crafting, consider using Runes of Stability to increase the chance of success for a specific affix application. Experimentation is key, but always keep an eye on the remaining Forging Potential to avoid wasting a potentially great item.
Key Takeaways for Forging Potential:
- Crafting is deterministic and uses Forging Potential.
- Press [F] to open the Forge.
- Zero Forging Potential means no more crafting on that item.
- Craft early and often to improve gear incrementally.
- Use Affix Shards, Glyphs (like Glyphs of Hope), and Runes.
- Rune of Removal can remove affixes but costs Forging Potential.