Today, we’re diving into an exciting and lucrative aspect of Last Epoch: how to make gold through smart trading and farming. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the game, this guide will help you understand how to effectively use the Merchant’s Guild and the trading system to make Last Epoch gold. We’ll cover the best timelines for farming, blessings that boost your chances of finding valuable items, and even a few tips on which unique and exalted mods are currently in high demand. Let’s get started!
Understanding the Merchant’s Guild and Trading System
Before jumping into the specifics of farming and trading, let’s first understand the foundation of how trading works in Last Epoch. The Merchant’s Guild is a community-driven economy within the game, and players can buy and sell items using in-game gold. As a member of the Merchant’s Guild, you’ll want to focus on high-value items like unique gear and exalted items that can be sold in the Bazaar (the marketplace).
To make serious gold, you need to be focused on farming items that are in high demand. This can be tricky, as the market shifts depending on supply and demand. Luckily, with the right strategies, you can target specific items and boost your gold income significantly.
Best Timelines to Farm for Profit
To maximize your gold-making potential, it’s essential to farm in the right timelines. These are special instances in Last Epoch where certain items drop more frequently, and you can target specific loot with higher drop rates for high-value uniques and exalted gear. Here are a few timelines that are particularly profitable:
Age of Winter
The Age of Winter timeline is a goldmine for those looking to farm for rings. By using the appropriate blessing, you can significantly increase your odds of finding unique rings like the Oion and Red Ring of Alaria, which are highly coveted by players. These rings often fetch a solid price on the Bazaar, making Age of Winter one of the top choices for targeted farming.
The blessing to choose for this timeline is the 15% chance to drop unique items combined with the 70% chance to find rings. This blessing significantly increases your chances of scoring high-quality rings. Keep in mind that you’ll need to run this timeline multiple times to maximize your chances, but the payoff is often worth it.
Blood Frust and Death
Another fantastic timeline to farm for profit is Blood Frust and Death, which is ideal for farming boots, gloves, and the Ex Sanguinous Chest. These are items that are in high demand, especially with specific affixes. Many players look for specific stat combinations on boots and gloves, and with this timeline, you’re more likely to land those highly sought-after rolls.
The key to this timeline is using blessings that focus on specific item types, such as boots or gloves. Once you get these items with the right affixes, you can sell them for a tidy sum.
Rain of Dragon
If you’re looking for more variety, Rain of Dragon is another excellent timeline to farm. It’s great for targeting items like the Twisted Heart Cleaver and the Blast Knife, which are often in demand for certain builds. The Rain of Dragon timeline tends to be more diverse in terms of drops, so it’s a solid option if you want to cast a wider net for profitable items.
In addition to weaponry, this timeline can also yield interesting mods that can increase the value of the items you farm. These can be sold individually for even more gold.
Fall of the Outcast
Finally, Fall of the Outcast is a great option if you want to focus on gold and unique drop rates. While there’s been a nerf to the drop rates for unique items recently (going from 22% to 15% for the highest roll), this timeline still offers great potential for those willing to invest the time. For this timeline, you have the option of focusing on gold drops or unique drop rates depending on your preferences. If you like the thrill of chasing perfect uniques, go for the unique drop rate blessing.
Selecting the Right Blessings
Blessings are key to increasing your chances of finding valuable items, and selecting the right blessing for your chosen timeline is crucial. Let’s break down some of the most valuable blessings:
Unique Drop Rate Blessings
If you’re focused on hunting rare uniques, blessings that increase the chance to drop unique items should be your go-to. For example, the blessing that increases unique drop rates by 15% can significantly boost your odds of finding items like the Red Ring of Alaria or the Twisted Heart Cleaver, both of which are highly prized by players.
Specific Item Type Blessings
Another great way to target specific loot is by using blessings that increase the drop rate for specific item types, such as rings, gloves, or boots. For instance, the blessing for rings is particularly useful when farming in the Age of Winter timeline, as it boosts the chances of getting rings, which are often highly valuable.
You’ll also find blessings that focus on more niche items, such as daggers, wands, or staffs. If you plan on targeting a specific gear slot, selecting the right blessing will help you increase the drop rate of those items.
Skill Affix Blessings
Certain blessings increase the chances of getting powerful affixes on your items. For example, blessings that focus on class-specific affixes or skill affixes can be incredibly lucrative. Affixes like +1 to Earthquake, +1 to Lightning Blast, or +1 to Smite are worth a small fortune, especially when found on exalted items. If you plan to target these high-demand affixes, it’s essential to use the blessing that increases the chances of these specific mods.
What Mods to Look For in Exalted Items
While farming for unique is often the bread and butter of trading in Last Epoch, exalted items can also be incredibly profitable. Exalted gear can roll with powerful mods that players are constantly on the lookout for. Here are some key mods to focus on:
High Stats Mods
Exalted items with high intelligence, dexterity, or strength are highly sought after. These stats are often required for high-end builds, making these items perfect for selling in the Bazaar. Even if the item doesn’t have perfect rolls, items with high base stats can still fetch a good price.
Experimental AIC Mods
Some of the experimental affixes on gear are also worth noting. For example, AIC gloves that convert missing HP to W (Warding) can be sold for a decent chunk of gold. These mods are particularly valuable for players who focus on specific playstyles that require these defensive bonuses.
Other interesting mods include teleportation effects on minion-based gear or mods that increase traversal speed. These types of affixes are often in high demand for specific builds, so keep an eye out for these when farming exalted gear.
Exalted Items with Rare Combinations
One of the most profitable aspects of exalted items is the potential for rare mod combinations. If you get the right combination of mods on the right item base, it can be worth millions. For instance, exalted chest armor with high physical resistance and bonus health regen can sell for a hefty price, especially if it rolls with desirable affixes like +1 to specific skills.
Market Analysis: Tracking Prices and Trends
Understanding the Last Epoch economy is key to successful trading. Let’s take a quick look at how to track prices and trends for specific unique and exalted items.
Example: Bastion of Honor
One item that has seen fluctuating prices over the past few weeks is the Bastion of Honor shield. On March 8th, I bought over six of these shields, all with at least seven strengths or more. At the time, the prices were relatively low, around 700k gold each. However, the following day, the price spiked to over 10 million gold, as the stocks were bought out by other traders.
While this item eventually saw a price drop as players stopped buying at inflated prices, it serves as an example of how quickly the market can shift. Information is key in trading, so always stay up-to-date with the latest market trends and prices.
Understanding Price Trends
It’s essential to track which items are being bought and sold frequently, and at what price. Keep in mind that the Last Epoch economy can be volatile, with certain items fluctuating drastically in price based on supply and demand. Using online tools or community-driven price trackers can help you keep tabs on trends, and allow you to buy low and sell high.
Conclusion
Making gold in Last Epoch requires strategy, knowledge of the market, and a bit of patience. By selecting the right timelines to farm, using blessings that boost your chances of finding high-value items, and keeping an eye on market trends, you can start generating significant wealth in the game. Remember that it’s not just about farming for the best items – it’s about understanding the market and making smart trading decisions. Happy farming, and may your gold reserves grow!
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