Oh, the thrill of loot in Last Epoch! It’s like every corner of the map is just bursting with treasures. Seriously, by the time you’re done with the tutorial, your pockets… well, they’re gonna be overflowing.
So, what’s a hero to do with all that swag? Well, for starters, you could hawk it at the nearest Armorer’s Shop. They’re pretty much everywhere in the major settlements. Or, you know, just wear it. Flaunt it if you’ve got it, right? And if you’re not feeling it, just drop it. Let the ground hold your burdens.
But wait, there’s a secret menu option – salvaging. Yeah, you heard that right. Break it down for parts, like a crafting buffet. Want the deets on how to dismantle your gear into crafting gold? Keep reading.
Now, salvaging in Last Epoch isn’t your run-of-the-mill click and destroy. Nope. You gotta trek to the Forge. Look for the anvil icon on your map, or just smash “F” on your keyboard. That’s your ticket to the salvage show.
At the Forge, there’s this big gear slot just begging for your loot. But hey, be picky. You’re not throwing everything in there. Just the pieces you’re cool with breaking down. You can try to jazz up other items here too, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Found something you’re ready to part with? Great. Look for the “Use a Modifier Item” option. It’s kinda important. Here’s where the Rune of Shattering comes into play. It’s the only way to break down an item. No Rune of Shattering, no salvage party. This rune’s got a firebird on it, and it’s as rare as it sounds.
Got your gear and rune ready? Hit the big, red “Shatter” button. Boom. Your item’s now a pile of Affix Shards and Glyphs. Pro tip: Dump all your crafting bits in the Forge to keep your pockets light.
And just like that, your item’s history in Last Epoch. Remember, only the common and rare stuff can be salvaged. So don’t go trying to break down your Legendary or Unique finds.
Why salvage, you ask? Crafting, my friend. It’s all about turning those shards and glyphs into something legendary. But that’s a story for another day.
