If you've just dipped your toes into Last Epoch or are returning to the game for the current cycle and looking for a reliable way to farm Last Epoch gold without needing the most broken build or grinding in high-end corruption content, then this gold farming strategy is for you.

Whether you're a new player wondering how to make your first few hundred thousand gold or a mid-tier player exploring endgame systems like the Weaver Tree and crafting potential, this guide will walk you through a simple, effective, and beginner-friendly strategy that works at any level of Echo corruption. Yes — whether you're running level 30 timelines or pushing corruption 300+, this system will scale with your progress.

Let's dive into the core components of this strategy and how you can replicate it for consistent and profitable gold farming.

Step 1: Unlock the Weaver Tree

Your first goal should be unlocking the Weaver Tree, a new mechanic introduced in the current cycle. This tree gives you passive benefits while running echoes — and more importantly — it can massively boost your gold gain if you pick the right nodes.

To begin unlocking the Weaver Tree:

1. Press Y in-game to open the Weaver Tree interface.

2. Visit the Haven of Silk hub (accessible from the main menu).

3. Interact with the merchant NPC there — this vendor sells special Echo maps that you can socket into the Weaver Tree altar.

Buy as many of these as you can afford. Some maps say "point already earned" — you can skip those if you're trying to maximize efficiency.

Step 2: Use the Altar of the Weaver

Next, you're going to find a cave objective inside your Echo. Once you locate and complete the cave, you'll fight a mini-boss, and then unlock the Altar of the Weaver at the end.

Here's what to do at the Altar:

· Socket the special Echo maps you purchased into the altar.

· Each completion grants you a Weaver Tree point.

· You can do this on any corruption level, making it extremely accessible to both new and seasoned players.

Once you've got a handful of points, it's time to start building your Weaver Tree in a way that favors maximum gold gain.

Step 3: Weaver Tree Node Priorities (Gold Path)

Once inside the Weaver Tree (press Y), start allocating your points. Here's a breakdown of the most important gold-boosting nodes:

✅ Zerich's Aid (Top Priority)

· Effect: 7% chance for Zerich to appear in Echoes, boosting gold drops by 170%.

· Why it's powerful: This massive multiplier affects all gold dropped in the map, including shrine effects. Crucial.

✅ Golden Bounty (Gold Shrine Synergy)

· Effect: Echo objectives drop a pile of gold.

· Usefulness: Complements shrine bonuses and adds passive gold even if you're unlucky with spawns.

✅ Regal Foes

· Effect: Bosses and champions drop additional piles of gold.

· Reality: This one's hit or miss. It's not as impactful unless you're already investing heavily into elite spawns, but it's worth a single point early.

Optional: Cut Reward Types You Don't Need

You can specialize your echo rewards:

· Skip Glyphs, Arena Keys, or XP nodes if they're no longer helpful.

· This weights Echoes toward dropping more gold and rune/crafting materials.

Think of this like Path of Exile's Atlas Tree — trim the junk, double down on the profit.

Step 4: Shrine Echo Selection – False Temple Maps

One of the easiest and most consistent ways to earn gold is by running Echo maps that contain Gold Shrines. And there's one particular Echo that stands out:

The False Temple

· Why it's special: It has a high number of shrine spawns.

· Gold Shrines in these maps are your primary income source.

· Often spawn 2–3 per Echo, with each shrine dropping 15,000–25,000 gold without bonuses, and 40,000–50,000+ with Zerich active.

Shrine Buff Stacking

Shrines in Last Epoch give temporary buffs that stack. These include attack speed, movement, and defense, making it safer and faster to complete maps. Think Headhunter-lite for anyone coming from PoE.

Step 5: Runes of Havoc and Crafting for Profit

Outside Echoes, another solid source of gold is selling crafted items with in-demand stats. Enter the Rune of Havoc.

What It Does:

· Swaps a T7 affix on an item with another T7 affix of the same class.

· Can be used to convert worthless T7 mods into high-value ones.

Example:

· You find a quiver with T7 health regen (low value).

· Use a Rune of Havoc to potentially reroll it into T7 Dexterity (very valuable for popular bow builds).

· Now you have an item worth tens of thousands (or more) on the market.

Tips for Craft Flipping:

· Use eld.gg guides to find top meta builds.

· Note what stats they rely on (e.g., Strength, Dexterity, Spell Crit, etc.).

· Keep junk bases with open prefixes/suffixes and potential.

· Craft, Havoc-swap, and sell!

Also, don't block Rune rewards in your Weaver Tree. These are essential for making serious gold via crafting.

Step 6: Loot Filter Optimization

Gold farming is only as good as your loot filter. Without it, you'll miss valuable drops or waste time sifting through junk.

Recommended Filter:

· Raxxanterax's Universal Loot Filter: An excellent base filter that highlights T7 mods, legendary potential, and removes clutter.

· To import:

   · Copy the Pastebin text from the filter.

   · In-game, hit the + sign in the Loot Filter window.

   · Select “Paste Clipboard Contents.”

You'll instantly start seeing valuable drops highlighted more clearly, reducing downtime and increasing profits.

Pro Tip: You can tweak filters to further highlight items specific to the builds you're crafting for.

General Farming Tips

1. Sell Gold Directly or Use It Wisely:

   · Gold currently has limited sink options, but it's still essential for crafting and gambling.

   · Keep a stash for rerolling implicits and buying desired items.

2. Watch for Imprint Nodes in Weaver Tree:

   · You can imprint a unique item to increase its drop rate.

   · Doesn't consume the item.

   · Best for farming high-demand uniques like Peak of the Mountain or Razor Fall.

3. Stack Echoes Back-to-Back:

   · Preload your altar with a queue of False Temple or shrine-rich echoes.

   · Avoid downtime between gold runs.

4. Gold Shrines + Zerich = Jackpot:

   · If you get a Zerich proc and a gold shrine, your rewards will skyrocket.

   · Some runs may net 150,000+ gold in a matter of minutes.

Final Thoughts: Farming Gold Without Burning Out

Gold farming in Last Epoch doesn't have to be tedious or overly complex. By leveraging the Weaver Tree, shrine-rich maps like the False Temple, and synergizing with smart loot filtering and the Rune of Havoc system, you'll find a comfortable and rewarding gameplay loop that doesn't require 100 corruption or god-tier DPS.

Whether you're saving for a specific item, funding a craft, or just enjoying the dopamine of seeing tens of thousands of gold coins explode from shrines, this strategy has you covered.