In this guide, we'll break down a powerful and beginner-friendly strategy to farm gold efficiently in Last Epoch, regardless of your corruption level or gear. This method focuses on the Weaver's Will system, the Weaver's Tree, and optimizing Echo runs to earn thousands of gold per map, even if you're just starting.

Let's dive deep into the loop, the nodes, the shrines, and the loot filters you'll need to make this strategy hum.

Why Gold Farming Matters in Last Epoch

Unlike some other ARPGs where gold becomes nearly useless past the early game, in Last Epoch, gold retains value throughout the game. It's essential for:

· Gambling for high-tier items and unique gear.

· Buying crafting materials and runes.

· Respeccing passive points and skill trees.

· Trading (in offline/single-player it's just for NPCs, but it's still core).

As of this cycle, the Harrowing Cycle, the importance of Last Epoch gold has spiked thanks to vendor interactions tied to the Weaver mechanic and crafting systems that reward investment.

Step 1: Unlocking Your Weaver's Tree

The current cycle introduces a mechanic tied to the Weaver's Will, and if you want to farm gold efficiently, your first stop is the Weaver Tree.

How to Start:

1. Press Y (default) to open your Weaver Tree.

2. Head to The Haven of Silk, which is accessible via the main hub menu.

3. Talk to the Silken Merchant in the Haven. She sells special Weaver Echoes that can be slotted into your Echo map device. These Echoes often grant Weaver Tree points upon completion.

TIP: Look at the tooltip of the Echo. If it says “Complete this Echo to earn one Weaver Tree Point”, buy it.

Prioritize These Echoes:

· False Temple Echo – Highly recommended due to the shrine density.

· Any Echo with a guaranteed Weaver point (until your tree has a solid foundation).

Once acquired, plug these into the Altar of the Weaver, which becomes available at the end of Cave-type Echoes. Complete the Echo, find the Altar, and drag the special Echoes into available slots. These will be consumed upon running, and you'll receive your Weaver Tree points.

Step 2: Building the Weaver Tree for Gold

After earning some points, you'll want to spend them wisely. Focus on gold-enhancing nodes first.

Recommended Weaver Tree Nodes:

Zerich's Aid (Top Tier)

· 1 Point: 5% chance for Zerich to appear in an Echo.

· 2 Points: Increases gold drop by 170% when Zerich appears.

· Why? Zerich turns a decent gold run into a jackpot.

Pile of Gold

· Grants extra gold when completing Echo objectives.

· Perfect for fast-clearing players who don't want to waste time looting everything.

Regal Foes

· Bosses and champions drop additional gold.

· Not as flashy as Zerich, but it helps pad out your runs.

Trim the Fat Nodes

· Avoid rewards you don't want (e.g. Glyphs, Arena Keys, XP) to increase chances of gold or crafting reward Echoes.

· Be cautious: if you're still leveling, don't cut XP!

Rune of Havoc Farm Boosters

· Don't block Rune rewards.

· Rune of Havoc is extremely valuable for crafting (more on that later).

Step 3: Run Shrine-Rich Echoes – False Temple FTW

The Echo map that makes this whole strategy sing is:

False Temple

· Known for its shrine density, including Gold Shrines.

· On average, you'll encounter 2-3 Gold Shrines per run.

Why This Works:

Gold Shrines instantly drop large piles of gold. Add in Zerich's multiplier and you're looking at 40k–50k gold from a single shrine, sometimes 100k+ per map if you get multiple.

Even without Zerich, each Gold Shrine can net 15k–25k gold. Multiply that by several runs and the income adds up quickly.

Extra Buffs:

Shrines stack temporary buffs like movement speed, damage, leech, and gold find—it's like a mini Headhunter effect in PoE. The more you move, the more power you gain, making the maps snowball in your favor.

Step 4: Leverage Runes of Havoc for Extra Profit

Once you start accumulating crafting materials, make sure you don't overlook Runes of Havoc.

What They Do:

· Change the target of a Tier 7 affix from one mod to another.

· Example: You have a T7 health regen on a quiver. You use the Rune of Havoc to try converting it to T7 Dexterity, which sells better.

This lets you flip bad mods into build-relevant, valuable mods—particularly effective on high-demand base types (e.g. quivers, helms, and gloves for meta builds).

Where to Learn What's Valuable:

· Go to Maxroll.gg and check popular builds.

· See what stats the meta builds want.

· Flip T7 mods accordingly using Rune of Havoc to match those stats.

Pro Tip: Keep items with good base types and any T7 mod. Even if they're not good now, they're valuable reroll candidates.

Step 5: Use a Loot Filter (And Get Raxx's)

To avoid being overwhelmed and maximize your farming efficiency, use a loot filter.

What to Use:

· Raxxanterax's Universal Loot Filter is a great one.

· Highlights Tier 7 affixes, Legendary Potential items, and crafting materials.

· Cuts down on junk loot, helping you focus on value.

Extra Tips for Maximum Gold Efficiency

Keep Echo Rotations Fast

· Focus on completing objectives quickly.

· Ignore unnecessary mobs unless they're in your path or shrine-enhanced.

Stack Movement Speed

· Faster clears = more Echoes/hour = more gold/hour.

· Buffs from shrines will help, but gear for speed too.

Sell to Vendor Often

· Even if you're not picking up rare items to sell to other players, sell to vendors.

· You'd be surprised how much gold builds up just from NPC sales.

Track and Sell Useful T7 Items

· Don't vendor T7 affix gear unless you're certain it's worthless.

· Some T7 mods can sell for hundreds of thousands of gold.

Final Thoughts: Why This Strategy Works

The beauty of this Last Epoch gold farming strategy is its scalability and simplicity. It works on:

· Low corruption: You don't need to push 300+ corruption to get results.

· Weak or starter gear: The shrine buffs do a lot of the heavy lifting.

· New characters: As long as you can finish Echo objectives, you're golden.

With smart tree investment, proper Echo targeting, and good loot filtering, this method can fund gear upgrades, crafting, and progression, without having to rely on boss drops or high-end trading.

Closing Thoughts

This isn't the most high-end, min-maxed gold strategy in Last Epoch, but it is one of the easiest, most accessible, and beginner-friendly ways to generate consistent income. If you're tired of being gold-starved, this strategy will give you the freedom to experiment, gamble, and chase better gear at your own pace.

And remember—keep testing, refining, and optimizing. If you're already swimming in gold, start flipping T7s, spec deeper into your tree, and consider more advanced builds like loot-farming Werebear or shrine-juiced Sorcerer.