LAST EPOCH LEVELING GUIDE
Two Ways to Enter the Endgame Fast in Last Epoch
When leveling a new character for the first time in Last Epoch, players typically follow the campaign step-by-step to level up, securing Passive points and Idol slots through various quests before transitioning to the endgame content, the Monolith of Fate.
However, you do not necessarily have to complete the campaign from start to finish to enter the endgame. If your character is strong enough, you can enter the Monolith of Fate early mid-campaign to level up, and by utilizing the three dungeons scattered throughout the campaign, it is also possible to skip entire middle sections of the campaign.
In Season 5 in particular, caches that grant a guaranteed one-time drop of each dungeon key have been added to specific areas of the campaign so that even a season-first character can attempt dungeon skips, making them worth taking advantage of.
However, skipping the campaign does not automatically grant the Passive points and Idol slots from skipped quests. Since there are more reward quests available than the maximum obtainable limit, you can simply check your quest log later and complete whichever quests you prefer to fill the missing amount.
However, you do not necessarily have to complete the campaign from start to finish to enter the endgame. If your character is strong enough, you can enter the Monolith of Fate early mid-campaign to level up, and by utilizing the three dungeons scattered throughout the campaign, it is also possible to skip entire middle sections of the campaign.
In Season 5 in particular, caches that grant a guaranteed one-time drop of each dungeon key have been added to specific areas of the campaign so that even a season-first character can attempt dungeon skips, making them worth taking advantage of.
However, skipping the campaign does not automatically grant the Passive points and Idol slots from skipped quests. Since there are more reward quests available than the maximum obtainable limit, you can simply check your quest log later and complete whichever quests you prefer to fill the missing amount.
METHOD 01
Fastest but Most Dangerous! Early Entry into the Monolith
The simplest method is to reach The End of Time during the campaign and immediately switch over to the Monolith of Fate instead of continuing the story. Although the Monolith of Fate is endgame content, it is not structured to require defeating the final campaign boss to enter. Therefore, if your character is strong enough, you can stop running the campaign and jump into the Monolith for fast leveling.
For builds that perform strongly in the early game or alt characters already equipped with powerful gear, players sometimes attempt to enter the Monolith around levels 20 to 40. However, keep in mind that this is primarily aimed at experienced players seeking fast progression, so beginners should exercise caution. If taking down monsters takes too long or you suffer repeated deaths, progressing a bit further in the campaign to gain levels and gear before returning can actually be faster.
For builds that perform strongly in the early game or alt characters already equipped with powerful gear, players sometimes attempt to enter the Monolith around levels 20 to 40. However, keep in mind that this is primarily aimed at experienced players seeking fast progression, so beginners should exercise caution. If taking down monsters takes too long or you suffer repeated deaths, progressing a bit further in the campaign to gain levels and gear before returning can actually be faster.
Pros· Starts endgame the fastest.
· Allows leveling and gear farming at the same time.
· Significantly reduces time spent on the campaign.
· Great synergy with alt characters stocked with powerful leveling gear.
· Allows leveling and gear farming at the same time.
· Significantly reduces time spent on the campaign.
· Great synergy with alt characters stocked with powerful leveling gear.
Cons· High difficulty at low levels.
· May be inefficient for a first character.
· Passive points and Idol slots must be supplemented separately later.
· May be inefficient for a first character.
· Passive points and Idol slots must be supplemented separately later.
Recommended for: Alt characters with leveling gear, early-game power builds, experienced players
Not recommended for: Season-first characters, undergeared characters, beginners
Entry Timing: Can be attempted as early as levels 20 to 40
Rating: Speed ★★★★★ / Stability ★★☆☆☆
Not recommended for: Season-first characters, undergeared characters, beginners
Entry Timing: Can be attempted as early as levels 20 to 40
Rating: Speed ★★★★★ / Stability ★★☆☆☆
METHOD 02
Campaign Skip via 3 Dungeons
Dungeons in Last Epoch are not merely content for item farming. Although each dungeon is encountered relatively early to mid-way through the campaign, completing a dungeon and taking its alternate exit connects to a different campaign region, allowing you to skip portions of the main story quests.
There are three dungeons: Lightless Arbor, Soulfire Bastion, and Temporal Sanctum, each requiring a corresponding key to enter. In Season 5, three one-shot caches containing dungeon keys have been added to specific campaign areas, allowing even a first character to use dungeon skips right away. While the maps where these chests spawn are fixed, their exact locations within those maps are random, so be sure to search carefully.
Of course, you do not need to use every dungeon for campaign skipping. However, completing each dungeon for the first time awards 2 Passive points and 1 Idol slot per dungeon, which advantageously reduces the remaining amount you need to collect later, making them well worth utilizing.
There are three dungeons: Lightless Arbor, Soulfire Bastion, and Temporal Sanctum, each requiring a corresponding key to enter. In Season 5, three one-shot caches containing dungeon keys have been added to specific campaign areas, allowing even a first character to use dungeon skips right away. While the maps where these chests spawn are fixed, their exact locations within those maps are random, so be sure to search carefully.
Of course, you do not need to use every dungeon for campaign skipping. However, completing each dungeon for the first time awards 2 Passive points and 1 Idol slot per dungeon, which advantageously reduces the remaining amount you need to collect later, making them well worth utilizing.
| Dungeon | Guaranteed Key Drop Location | Skip Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Lightless Arbor (Ruined Era) | The Forsaken Trail (Ruined Era) | Moves to The Risen Lake (Imperial Era) [Act 3 → Act 4] |
| Soulfire Bastion (Imperial Era) | Ruins of Etendell (Imperial Era) | Moves to Kolheim Pass (Divine Era) [Act 4 → Act 7] |
| Temporal Sanctum (Imperial Era → Ruined Era) | Maj'elkan Catacombs (Imperial Era) | Moves to The Radiant Dunes (Divine Era) [Act 5 → Act 9] |
Pros· Skips lengthy campaign sections entirely.
· Secures Passive points and Idol slots as completion rewards.
· Allows access to dungeon-exclusive rewards along the way.
· Secures Passive points and Idol slots as completion rewards.
· Allows access to dungeon-exclusive rewards along the way.
Cons· Finding dedicated keys for each dungeon can be tedious.
· Higher difficulty compared to standard campaign areas.
· Skipped quest rewards are not automatically granted.
· Passive points and Idol slots must be supplemented separately later.
· Higher difficulty compared to standard campaign areas.
· Skipped quest rewards are not automatically granted.
· Passive points and Idol slots must be supplemented separately later.
Recommended for: Players familiar with dungeon mechanics, alt characters with leveling gear
Not recommended for: Players who dislike key farming or learning dungeon mechanics
Rating: Speed ★★★★☆ / Stability ★★★☆☆
Not recommended for: Players who dislike key farming or learning dungeon mechanics
Rating: Speed ★★★★☆ / Stability ★★★☆☆
CHECK POINT
Reaching the Endgame Fast Isn't Everything! What to Check After Skipping
When using campaign skips for the first time, the most confusing aspect is Passive points and Idol slots. Skipping the campaign via dungeons or the Monolith does not automatically grant the quest rewards from skipped areas, which can leave you short on Passive points and Idol slots.
In this case, you will need to complete skipped side quests to reach the cap for Passive and Idol rewards. However, you don't need to go back and do every single skipped side quest. Last Epoch provides more reward-granting quests than the maximum cap, so you can simply pick and choose whichever quests you prefer until you reach the missing amount.
In this case, you will need to complete skipped side quests to reach the cap for Passive and Idol rewards. However, you don't need to go back and do every single skipped side quest. Last Epoch provides more reward-granting quests than the maximum cap, so you can simply pick and choose whichever quests you prefer until you reach the missing amount.
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