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Speed farming in Last Epoch requires builds that are efficient in swiftly clearing content while maintaining survivability. Once you reach the endgame of Last Epoch, you’ll most likely start the grind of farming monoliths and other content. And much like other games, speed and efficiency is key. And there are builds tailored specifically for this purpose. Here are some top picks for speed farming builds in Last Epoch based on their effectiveness, ease of use, and ability to clear content quickly.
5 Speed Farming Builds You Should Try in Last Epoch
1. Frost Maul Werebear Druid
The Frost Maul Bear Druid build focuses on scaling damage alongside defense, using health regeneration and strength. It uses the Shard of the Shattered Lance and Fragments of the Shattered Lance set to convert health regen into damage.
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Pros:
Big AoE damage
Very tanky with high health regen and armor
Clears maps fast, especially with Rampage for mobility
Relatively cheap gear
Cons:
Weak single-target damage
Melee combat can be risky
Requires building stacks for maximum damage and tankiness
No ward mechanic
Gameplay/Mechanics: Stack high health regeneration and strength, use Upheaval converted to cold damage, and use skills like Maul, Warcry, and Swipe for damage rotation against bosses and crowds.
2. Thor - Lightning Melee Shaman
This lightning melee Shaman build revolves around spamming Tempest Strike for damage while minimizing spell casting and totem summoning. It focuses on Storm Bolt expenditure and uses Storm Totem to maintain storm stacks.
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Pros:
Super fun playstyle
Feels like Thor with lightning strikes
Good gear variety
Minimal casting required
Cons:
Lower damage compared to some other builds
Shaman can be one of the weaker classes
Melee combat can be challenging
Requires mana management
Gameplay/Mechanics: Use Storm Bolt expenditure from Tempest Strike and maintain storm stacks with Storm Totem. Use Rending Vortex and In the Eye of the Storm nodes for increased damage.
3. Face Tank Necrotic Shade Combustion Warlock
The Face Tank Necrotic Shade Combustion Warlock build focuses on stacking ailments, curses, and damage over time. It uses Ward of Malevolence and Unnatural Preservation for ward generation and combines curses and fire damage from Chthonic Fissure.
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Pros:
Ridiculously tanky
Ailment, curse, and DoT stacking monster
Can handle any content
uses self-ignite for bonus spell power
Cons:
Requires mana management, especially early game
Slow start until level 15-20
Build dynamics change at level 47 after getting Maehlin's Hubris
Gameplay/Mechanics: Spam Spirit Plague to spread curses, use Infernal Shade to spread ignite, and finish enemies with Combustion. use Bone Curse for additional ward and survivability.
4. Erasing Strike + Rive Void Knight
This Void Knight build revolves around Erasing Strike and Rive for high burst damage. It uses one-handed weapons for increased attack speed and damage, along with skills like Anomaly and Volatile Reversal for additional damage and mana management.
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Pros:
High burst damage
Effective against bosses
Very tanky with HP leech and Font of Salvation
Controller-friendly
Cons:
Lower clean speed in monoliths
Requires being close to enemies for damage
Uses all buttons in a specific rotation for maximum damage
Requires avoiding critical hits for min/maxing
Gameplay/Mechanics: Stack Shred Armour with Rive and Doom, use Anomaly for damage boost, and use Volatile Reversal for additional damage and mana recovery. Use Erasing Strike as the main damage dealer.
5. Age of Undeath Abomination Necromancer
The Age of Undeath Abomination Necromancer build revolves around using a permanent Assemble Abomination for high damage. It focuses on safe playstyle, no item requirements, and makes use of the Necromancer's capstone skill.
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Pros:
Safe playstyle, hardcore viable
No item requirements, SSF viable
uses Necromancer's capstone skill effectively
Insane damage potential with Assemble Abomination
Cons:
Initial setup is slow
Not compatible with Wraithlord's Harbour
Abomination AI can be unpredictable
Requires commanding the abomination
Gameplay/Mechanics: Use Transplant for movement, keep Dread Shade and Bone Curse upon the abomination, and maintain a setup rotation to optimize minion types and buffs.
Each of these builds offer a unique playstyle and have its own strengths and weaknesses in its purpose. Customize them according to your gear availability and play preferences. Happy farming!
