Item Rarity
Understanding item rarity in Last Epoch is fundamental to gearing your character effectively. Each rarity level sifies a different tier of power, with more complex affixes and greater potential for customization. From the common drops to the coveted legendaries, knowing what to look for will sificantly impact your progression.
Items in Last Epoch are categorized by rarity, each offering distinct advantages. Common items are basic, while Magic items offer a few affixes. Rare items provide more affixes and are a sificant upgrade. Exalted items are rare drops with a guaranteed high-tier affix. Set items provide bonuses when multiple pieces are equipped, Unique items have fixed, powerful effects, and Legendary items are the pinnacle of crafting, combining powerful unique effects with customizable affixes.
Rarity Tiers Explained
| Rarity | Description | Affix Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Basic items with no affixes. Primarily used for crafting or as a base for higher rarity items. | 0 |
| Magic | Items with one or two affixes. Good for early game or as crafting bases. | 1-2 |
| Rare | Items with two to four affixes. A sificant upgrade, offering more targeted stats. | 2-4 |
| Exalted | Rare items with one guaranteed high-tier affix (Tier 5+). Excellent for endgame crafting. | 2-4 (with one high-tier affix) |
| Set | Items with fixed stats and a set bonus when multiple pieces are equipped. | Varies (fixed affixes) |
| Unique | Items with fixed, powerful, and often build-defining effects. Can have randomized affixes. | Varies (fixed effects + potential affixes) |
| Legendary | Crafted items combining a Unique item's base with affixes from another Rare or Exalted item. The highest tier of gear. | Varies (Unique base + 4 crafted affixes) |
Affixes and Tiers
Affixes are the modifiers that grant stats and effects to your items. Each affix has a Tier, ranging from 1 to 5 for regular affixes, and higher for special affixes found on Exalted and Unique items. Higher Tiers mean stronger effects. When crafting, you aim to increase the Tier of desirable affixes or add new ones.
Unique and Set Items
Unique items are crucial for many builds, offering powerful effects that cannot be found on other rarities. Set items provide synergistic bonuses when multiple pieces are worn, encouraging specific gear combinations. Both are vital for optimizing your character's performance.
Legendary Items
Legendary items represent the pinnacle of gear customization. They are created by combining a Unique item with a Rare or Exalted item in the Forge. The Unique item provides its base stats and effects, while the Rare/Exalted item contributes its affixes, which are then added to the Legendary item. This process allows for incredibly powerful and tailored gear, but it requires sificant endgame progression and crafting knowledge.