The famous action RPG Last Epoch fatures a creative approach to loot and gear progression. The game also has introduced a new system around item trading and acquisition. Players can choose between factions that change how they obtain items. In this article, you will learn about all the new systems around item trading in Last Epoch. Is it actually allowed?
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Is There Trading Allowed in Last Epoch?
Yes, trading is allowed in Last Epoch. There are currently three trading system available in the game. They are Resonance, Circle of Fortune, and Merchant's Guild. Circle of Fortune and Merchant's Guild are the major new additions to Last Epoch. With these factions, players can choose how they want to progress their character's gear.
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The Circle of Fortune Faction: Boosted Drops
As an ARPG, Last Epoch encourages players to get loot through standard play, such as defeating enemies, completing quests, and tackling endgame content. Stronger enemies usually drop better gear.
Joining the Circle of Fortune enhances the amount and quality of your drops while playing. Their reputation perks increase drop rates and gear power significantly. Unique prophecies also let you target farm upgrades.
| Ring | Reward |
|---|---|
| Enemy Item Drop Chance | Increased chance for enemies to drop items |
| Upgraded Rune of Ascendance | Better rune rewards |
| Idol Drop Chance | Higher chance for idols to drop |
| Exalted Affix Chance | Increased chance for gear to roll "Exalted" quality affixes |
| Monolith Echo Reward Upgrade | Better rewards from the Monolith endgame activity |
| Legendary Potential Chance | Increased chance for gear to roll with Legendary potential |
| Affix Chance | Higher overall affix rolling chance on gear |
| Rare To Exalted Chance | Increased chance for Rare items to roll Exalted quality |
| Full Set Drop Chance | Higher chance for full sets to drop together |
| Prophecy Reward Upgrade | Improved rewards from prophecies |
At rank 9, the Circle of Fortune makes full sets drop together, helping players build their characters faster. Being pledged to them rewards grinding and encourages self-found gear, appealing to players who prefer earning items through monster kills rather than trading.
Merchant’s Guild Faction: Player Trading
The Merchant’s Guild grants access to player trading via the Bazaar marketplace. Here you can buy and sell gear put up for sale by other Last Epoch users. The items available depend on your faction rank. Here is the complete list:
| Item | Trading Unlock |
|---|---|
| Trade Basic Items | Can trade Common, basic items |
| Trade Set Items | Can trade gear sets |
| Trade Specific Unique Items | Can trade specific unique items |
| Trade Idols | Can trade special idol items |
| Trade Exalted Weapons | Can trade Exalted quality weapons |
| Trade Unique Weapons | Can trade all unique weapons |
| Trade All Exalted Items | Can trade all Exalted items |
| Trade All Unique Items | Can trade all Uniique items |
| Trade Legendary Weapons | Can trade Legendary weapons |
| Trade All Legendary Items | Can trade all Legendary items |
Initially, only basic items can be traded. But at maximum reputation tier 10, Legendaries open up. Prices get set automatically based on item power. Sellers name their own gold value without fees.
Resonance: Gifting Gear to Friends
A separate feature called Resonance system allows directly gifting gear to friends. Obsidian Resonance lets player exchange special Exalted and Legendary pieces, while Golden Resonance gifts standard items.
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No Penalty on Switching Factions in Last Epoch
You can freely swap factions without penalties or lost progress. However, items looted under a faction remain bound to it. You cannot equip them after leaving. It encourages investing in one instead of switching repeatedly.
These trading systems in Last Epoch balance the preferences of players who like a structured economy and those who enjoy self-finding items. Rank incentives encourage sticking to one approach, but players can switch anytime, providing flexibility in the game.
Last Epoch avoids fragmenting communities, allowing friends with different preferences to still play together. Last Epoch finds a balance where players can either progress gear on their own through effort or engage with others. The choice is up to each player!
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