Details on the Item Factions of Last Epoch have finally been revealed. This system allows players of the ARPG to choose between joining the Merchant’s Guild and the Circle of Fortune, which both offer different ways of acquiring gear, thus catering to two different playstyles.
The Merchant’s Guild is the best option for those who like to trade and bargain, scouring shelves of items for the perfect piece of equipment for their current build. The Circle of Fortune is perfect for the item hunters among you who prefer to rip the perfect items from the cold, dead hands of their enemies.
Though you can switch between these factions, sticking with one over a longer period of time is best, since both feature a ranking system that offers more functionality and better benefits when you climb it. To make the decision easier for you, we have all Item Faction ranks and rewards in Last Epoch right here for you.
You can level up your rank within the Merchant’s Guild simply by playing the game, though you’ll earn more Reputation by engaging with the faction’s mechanics, in effect by trading and selling.
Upgrading your rank not only will unlock additional functions of the Merchant’s Guild. Since items bought or sold through this faction gain a rank requirement, climbing the mercantile ladder is the best way to guarantee that you’ll actually be able to use the gear you’re buying.
Things work similarly within the Circle of Fortune: Your Reputation will grow simply by playing, but you can boost that growth by using the faction’s mechanics to enhance your item hunts.
The Circle of Fortune will grant you access to powerful passive bonuses as you upgrade your faction rank on top of unlocking additional functionalities in the form of Lenses. Like Prophecies, these are a tool that help you seek out specific items from loot.
Equipped with that information, you should be able to make the perfect choice for your own style of play in Last Epoch. Item Factions will be available with the game’s full release on February 21, 2024.
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