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.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exsanguinous | S | Lich, any Low Life build | A unique body armor that converts missing health to Ward (temporary shield). |
| Ravenous Void | A | AoE-focused builds, quality of life | Unique gloves that pull in nearby items and enemies. |
| Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros | A | Ward-stacking builds, Lich | A unique amulet that converts all health leech to Ward. |
| Bastion of Honour | B | Sentinel tank builds | A unique shield granting block effectiveness and massive armor. |
| Omnis | B | Attribute-stacking builds | A unique amulet that provides bonus to all attributes and grants damage per attribute point. |
S-Tier: Exsanguinous
A unique body armor that converts missing health to Ward (temporary shield). Core item for Low Life builds that stack Ward for massive effective HP. Combined with Last Steps of the Living boots for more ward generation. Build-defining unique.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Lich, any Low Life build |
| Key Mechanic | skill specialization |
| Recommended Build | Sentinel |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Exsanguinous: Pairs naturally with Sentinel thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Ravenous Void
Unique gloves that pull in nearby items and enemies. The pull effect groups enemies for AoE skills. Also auto-loots nearby items, improving quality of life. Useful for many builds but especially AoE-focused ones.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | AoE-focused builds, quality of life |
| Key Mechanic | idol system |
| Recommended Build | Mage |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Ravenous Void: Pairs naturally with Mage thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros
A unique amulet that converts all health leech to Ward. Enables hybrid builds that sustain through Ward generation. Very strong when combined with high leech rate and Exsanguinous.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Ward-stacking builds, Lich |
| Key Mechanic | time travel story |
| Recommended Build | Primalist |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros: Pairs naturally with Primalist thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Bastion of Honour
A unique shield granting block effectiveness and massive armor. The best defensive shield in the game. Enables facetanking builds for Forge Guard and Paladin. Block + armor creates extreme physical damage reduction.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Sentinel tank builds |
| Key Mechanic | monolith endgame |
| Recommended Build | Rogue |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Bastion of Honour: Pairs naturally with Rogue thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Omnis
A unique amulet that provides bonus to all attributes and grants damage per attribute point. Scales incredibly well for builds that stack multiple attributes. One of the highest DPS amulets for multi-attribute builds.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Attribute-stacking builds |
| Key Mechanic | loot filter |
| Recommended Build | Acolyte |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Omnis: Pairs naturally with Acolyte thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear End of Time
- Ravenous Void → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Exsanguinous → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Specialize 5 skills and max them before reaching endgame. Skill specialization trees provide enormous power increases and define your build.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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 Combat Guide
- Last Epoch Boss Guide
- Last Epoch Maps & Locations
- Last Epoch Crafting Guide
- Last Epoch Classes & Characters
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