After 5 months in full release, Last Epoch is planning its first major update. Patch 1.1 introduces some new features and makes improvements to what is already in the game – much to the delight of the players. This includes the Loot Filter, a feature that fans of Diablo 4 have demanded since its release.
What is this feature?
- Loot Filters allow you to filter the loot you find in Last Epoch. The same amount of loot drops, but you will only see on the ground what corresponds to the filter.
- Compared to Diablo, Last Epoch is more complex and inundates you with loot. The filter is therefore necessary to avoid drowning in too much useless loot.
- The Loot Filter is so good that it receives praise from all sides. However, the many options can quickly overwhelm, which is why casual players tend to opt for pre-made filters. For example, the expert Raxxanterax has created an “ultimate loot filter” for everything.
This is what Last Epoch is changing: With Patch 1.1, the developers are introducing the first major update. Part of this update includes an improvement to the Loot Filter. In the official blog post, the developers explain what will be possible in the future:
- You can add multiple conditions to a rule, for example: Show boots only if they have Movement Speed at Tier 6 or higher and Dexterity, Strength, or Intelligence at least at Tier 5.
- Affixes that are not compatible with the item can be hidden directly in the filter.
- There are new filter options, such as for legendary potential and Weaver’s Will, both important aspects for the extensive crafting system.
In the post, the developers show further changes to existing features. There will be changes to the classes, the monoliths will become a bit clearer, and the leaderboard will now show who has reached level 100 and how fast.
Last Epoch Patch 1.1 – What’s improving
For the blessings that you collect in the endgame, the patch introduces an NPC that stores them for you. This makes it easier to swap them out without losing progress during the change, and new characters get access to the minimal versions of unlocked blessings.
A somewhat larger change will be made to the guild system of Last Epoch. Both the Circle of Fate and the Trader’s Guild will receive completely new effects in the various ranks and additional ranks.
With Update 1.1, even a new faction, the Harbinger, will be introduced along with new bosses and a feature that has already received great praise in Diablo 4.
In the comments on the forum and on Reddit, players especially praise the changes to “Quality of Life” features such as the Loot Filter and the blessings. However, the complete patch notes for the update are still missing. The update is set to be released on July 9.
Over the time since the 1.0 release, Last Epoch has lost many players: Of the more than 258,000 at release, about 5,000 remain. Whether the update brings players back remains to be seen. With Patch 1.1, there is at least new content – what veterans claim is missing: Players invest 200 hours in Last Epoch on Steam, warning: “There is a lack of good content”
