Last Epoch is Eleventh Hour Games' action RPG featuring time-travel across four eras, deep skill customization through the specialization system, and a deterministic crafting system that respects your time. Unlike PoE's complexity or Diablo's simplicity, Last Epoch hits a middle ground with intuitive but deep systems. Each of the 5 base classes has 3 mastery subclasses with unique skill trees, and the Monolith of Fate endgame provides scaling content with meaningful loot. The game launched 1.0 in February 2024 with multiplayer, trade, and cycle (seasonal) play.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
End of Time
Key resources: Monolith access, crafting, stash, merchant Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Ravenous Void upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Imperial Era
Key resources: Major quest rewards, mastery unlock, passive points Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Ravenous Void upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Divine Era
Key resources: Divine-era crafting materials, boss drops, passive points Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Ravenous Void upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ruined Era
Key resources: Campaign completion, final passive points, endgame preparation Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Exsanguinous max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Monolith of Fate
Key resources: Endgame gear, exclusive boss drops, corruption scaling, Legendary Potential items Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Exsanguinous max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (End of Time — Imperial Era)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Ravenous Void once accessible
Mid Game (Divine Era)
- Push Ravenous Void to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Exsanguinous
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Ruined Era — Monolith of Fate)
- Max out Exsanguinous — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Divine Era farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Specialize 5 skills and max them before reaching endgame. Skill specialization trees provide enormous power increases and define your build.
- Farm Divine Era during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Last Epoch Guides
- Last Epoch Last Epoch Overview
- Last Epoch Best Builds
- Last Epoch Tier List
- Last Epoch Walkthrough
- Last Epoch Beginner's Guide
- Last Epoch Tips & Tricks
- Last Epoch Weapons Guide
- Last Epoch Combat Guide
- Last Epoch Boss Guide
- Last Epoch Maps & Locations
- Last Epoch Classes & Characters
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