Eleventh Hour Games has released extensive details regarding the upcoming Tombs of the Erased patch for Last Epoch, revealing an impressive list of features and updates. The studio’s commitment to enhancing the player experience is evident, as this patch includes over 100 pages detailing changes, new content, adjustments for balance, class reworks, new skills, and much more.
This forthcoming update is set to make significant changes compared to the previous patch, which primarily introduced a few high-level bosses and an additional faction. Many players felt that the last content drop didn’t maintain the momentum achieved during Last Epoch‘s highly successful launch. In response, Tombs of the Erased aims to address community feedback with a comprehensive suite of features.
To gain further insights, you can check out the video announcement here: Tombs of the Erased Announcement.
Highlights of Last Epoch’s Tombs of the Erased Update
The Tombs of the Erased introduces several new endgame mechanics and factions, promising to overhaul various aspects ranging from side areas in the Monoliths to crafting mechanics. As previously mentioned, the update includes an extensive array of features worth exploring.
A standout addition is the revamped side areas and the new faction associated with the Weaver. Notably, players can anticipate significant changes to the Sentinel class, including clearer role definitions across its subclasses. Furthermore, adjustments to the Monoliths and an enhanced crafting system featuring new runes and methods for crafting Exalted items are also expected. Get ready for an in-depth exploration!
Detailed Patch Notes for Last Epoch’s Tombs of the Erased
Tombs of the Erased
- New Tombs of the Erased will randomly spawn in Monolith of Fate Echoes, presenting procedurally generated side zones filled with Woven enemies and unique bosses.
- Developer Note: This deployment marks the first use of our procedural content generation technology, allowing for more diverse content creation and faster updates in the future.
- These tombs can appear in any Echo excluding Quest Echoes and Arena Echoes.
- Upon spawning, Silken Cocoons will be scattered throughout the area, containing captured souls for the Weaver that, once broken, will escape to possess nearby enemies.
- Enemies that become possessed will gain enhanced abilities, health, damage, and drop Memory Amber—a newly introduced currency for the Woven faction.
- Players can also encounter a new rare enemy, the Incubated Silk, similar to the Chosen Erased, increasing loot diversity.
- Defeating Goldthread Fateweavers at the end of each Tomb rewards players with a chest containing a duplicate of the current Echo bonus reward.
Cemeteries of the Erased
- Players will discover Cemeteries of the Erased, a new type of Echo tasking them with defeating the Woven Firstborn boss.
- The entrance to each Cemetery Echo lies concealed within the area, leading players underground to confront the boss.
- Completing a Cemetery allows access to the Altar of the Weaver to place Woven Echoes, introducing unique challenges and rewards.
The Woven Faction
- Welcome to the Haven of Silk, where players are introduced to Masque, who will guide them to join the Woven, a faction dedicated to worshipping the Weaver.
- Players gain reputation with the Woven by earning and spending Memory Amber, obtained primarily in the newly introduced Tombs and Cemeteries, and by defeating Woven enemies.
- Upgrading ranks allows Masque to offer new Woven Echoes to purchase using Memory Amber.
- Advancing ranks with the Woven provides points for the Weaver Tree, empowering players to influence the Monolith of Fate.
The Weaver Tree
Developer Note: Our goal for Season 2 is to give players more control over their endgame experience. The Weaver Tree enables customization of rewards and encounters in the Monolith of Fate while serving as a long-term mechanic for seasonal adjustments.
- The Weaver Tree operates similarly to passive trees, influencing gameplay in Monoliths of Fate.
- Players can acquire a maximum of 50 Weaver Tree points, which are earned by participating in Woven Echoes and advancing through ranks.
- Approximately 70 unique nodes within the Weaver Tree offer diverse ways to impact gameplay, such as:
- – Imprinting items to enhance rewards from Echo completions.
- – Increasing the chance of encountering formidable Super Beacons.
- – Boosting gold drops through a special ally.
- – Adding new reward types, including Memory Amber and Dungeon Charms.
Woven Echoes
Woven Echoes provide a new, unique experience that invites players into the Weaver’s lore, introducing numerous challenges and rewards for endgame activities. These Echoes integrate with the Timeline’s Echo Web through the Altar of the Weaver.
- Season 2 will debut 36 distinct Woven Echoes.
- Woven Echoes are obtainable in Tombs and Cemeteries, purchasable from Masque, or created in the Echo Web through specific Weaver Tree nodes.
- Woven Echoes will indicate their type in tooltips, such as Crafting or Boss types.
- These Echoes provide various unique boss encounters, each offering challenges and rewards unique from standard Echoes.
Endgame Itemization and Crafting
Idol Enchanting
- The Woven Enchanter found at the end of Tombs and Cemeteries allows for enchanting class-specific Idols, enhancing their capabilities.
- Enchanting grants an Enchanted Affix, transforming the Idol into a Heretical Idol, possessing up to tier 4 attributes.
- Similar to Weaver’s Will items, those equipped with Heretical Idols have a chance to either upgrade or add new affixes when defeating enemies.
Set Reforging
Stellar changes to Set items reveal newfound potential through the Forge of Shattering, enabling players to deconstruct Set items into Shards for crafting reinforced “Reforged Set Items” . This initiative seeks to streamline item collection and empower customization.
- Set Shards are unique to specific Set items and can be crafted onto other items to activate Set bonuses.
- Only by utilizing the Forge of Shattering can players access these advanced crafting methods.
Legendary Potential Rerolling
- The Transmuting Gem enables players to reroll the Legendary Potential of items with considerable improvements.
- Any resulting changes either enhance or reduce Legendary Potential, empowering players to refine their gear.
New Crafting Materials
Season 2 introduces three new Runes that expand crafting horizons:
Rune of Havoc
- Shuffles the affix tiers on Exalted items, preserving their rolls while guaranteeing a change in tier when applicable.
Rune of Redemption
- Randomly alters Exalted affixes on an item without affecting their respective tiers.
Rune of Weaving
- Converts a portion of Weaver’s Touch or Will into additional affixes on an item.
Dungeon Enhancements
Key Charms
New Key Charms are implemented for dungeon entry modifications:
Portal Charms
- Grants the ability to create a direct portal to the Boss when used at dungeon entrances, complete with random floor modifiers.
Scale Charms
- Dramatically boosts the spawn rate of Loot Lizards, enhancing the thrill of the hunt.
General Skill Adjustments
The patch is set to address multiple skills across various classes, correcting issues and enhancing their usability:
Ailments
- Time Rot damage base increased to 60.
- Ailment replacements now depend on whether the new ailment inflicts greater damage than the existing one.
Movement Skills
- Improvements related to movement skills and their performance are introduced, fixing bugs to enhance overall gameplay flow.
Miscellaneous Changes and Improvements
In addition to the extensive updates detailed earlier, the Tombs of the Erased patch will include:
- Multiple bug fixes addressing performance issues and gameplay inconsistencies.
- Improved gamepad navigation and inputs, making controls more intuitive.
- Changes in enemy balance and loot distribution to enhance the overall player experience.
As detailed, the upcoming Tombs of the Erased patch promises substantial improvements and content for Last Epoch players. This new update reflects Eleventh Hour Games’ commitment to refining game mechanics and providing a rich, engaging experience.