Last Epoch 1.0 Hardcore, Corruption, Speed Farming, Arena, Bossing, Leveling Tier Lists

Last Epoch 1.0 Hardcore, Corruption, Speed Farming, Arena, Bossing, Leveling Tier Lists - Build Rankings in Last Epoch

2/23/2024 3:09:31 PM

Last Epoch features a robust class and build system that allows for various playstyles. To help navigate the many build options, we maintain several tier lists that provide rankings on different aspects of builds. This article will summarize the various Last Epoch tier lists on Utplay and highlight some top builds in each category.

Hardcore Tier List

The Hardcore tier list focuses on builds well-suited for hardcore/permanent death modes. It favors builds with strong survivability and reliable defenses over raw DPS. Top-ranked builds include Frostbite Swarmblade Druid, Lightning Swarmblade Druid, and Bleed Hammerdin Paladin thanks to good sustain, mitigation, and avoidance abilities. The list is a good reference for those seeking a sturdy build capable of tackling higher corruption without the risk of one-shot deaths.

Corruption Tier List

As the name implies, the Corruption tier list evaluates how far into the endgame corruption system a build can progress. Factors like AoE clear, sustain, and boss-killing DPS determine placement. The Hydrahedron Runemaster and Plasma Orb Runemaster top the list for their ability to handle very high corruption effectively. Other strong contenders are the Bleed Warlock, Wraith Necromancer, and Explosive Ballista Falconer.

Speed Farming Tier List

For quickly blazing through maps and content, the Speed Farming tier list highlights builds with speed and AoE clear in mind. Blazing through packs of enemies, the Hydrahedron Runemaster, Blast Rain Marksman, and various Archer/Falconer builds take the top spots. Burst damage and wide-range abilities let them plow through legions of foes at high speed.

Arena Tier List

This list of grades builds strength specifically in PvP Arena play. Factors covered are dueling power, skill ceiling, and survivability. The Nova Hammerdin Paladin, Bleed Hammerdin Paladin, and Wraith Necromancer are at the pinnacle for their dangerous burst and control potential in head-to-head matchups.

Leveling Tier List

For leveling new characters, builds are ranked on how enjoyable and smooth the leveling process is from 1-70. Top choices are the versatile Paladin, Warlock, Runemaster, and Shaman masteries thanks to useful leveling skills and innate sustain/utility.

Bossing Tier List

As the name implies, this list emphasizes pure build damage values against late-game bosses and World Bosses. Top builds like Squirrel Beastmaster and Manifest Armor Forge Guard bring consistent damage through pet summons or damage auras. Melee damage dealers like the Shatter Strike Spellblade also perform well.

In summary, Utplay's range of niche-focused tier lists and cheap Last Epoch gold help Last Epoch players of all types find optimized builds suited for their preferred gameplay styles, be it hardcore survival, speed clearing, PvP duels, leveling, or maximum boss damage output. The tier lists are a valuable ongoing resource for build evaluation as the game continues developing.