Crafting Specific Item Types: A Targeted Approach

Learn how to effectively use Last Epoch's deterministic crafting system. Discover how to use Affix Shards, Glyphs of Hope, Runes of Removal, and Runes of Shattering for item customization.

Last Epoch distinguishes itself by having a deterministic crafting system. Your crafting efforts are much more predictable and consistent, providing you with a rewarding approach to item customization.

In order to start crafting you need to open the Forge by pressing [F]. Forging potential is what allows an item to be crafted on. If an item reaches 0 Forging Potential, then no more crafting can be done on the item. Use an Affix Shard, possibly alongside a Glyph and/or Rune to start crafting. Your best bet is to craft early, and often!

Crafting is a core part of the gearing process, and should be used at every stage of your character's progression. While there are more advanced strategies when it comes to min-maxing a craft, a good starting point is to use

Glyphs of Hope to grant your craft a chance to not cost any Forging Potential! Don't be afraid to use your Shards and Glyphs, most of them are quite common!

If you need specific shards,

Rune of Removal and

Rune of Shattering let you extract Affix Shards from items. If the item still has Forging Potential, it is better to use

Runes of Removal to guarantee obtaining shards equal to the Tier of the Affix removed. If not, you can try your luck with a

Rune of Shattering.