Circle of Fortune Overview

Last Epoch rewards players who enjoy finding, crafting, and trading powerful items to enhance their characters. However, for those who prefer not to engage in trading with other players or deal with the hassle of selling items, there is an alternative option: the Circle of Fortune.

The Circle of Fortune comprises a secretive group of adventurers, valuing the thrill of hunting for rare and unique items in the dangerous lands of Eterra. They believe that the best way to obtain items is to find them personally, guided by the stars, to discover more powerful loot.

To join the Circle of Fortune, you need to reach the Upper District of the mercantile city of Maj'Elka. Once in the city, speak to the NPC named Zerrick, who will introduce you to the Factions and their Central Hub. Upon choosing the Circle of Fortune, you gain access to the Observatory, located in northern Maj'Elka in the Divine Era.

The benefits of joining the Circle of Fortune include having access to Telescopes for observing the stars, which grant prophecies revealing locations for better loot.

As a member of the Circle of Fortune, gaining ranks is essential to unlock the faction's full potential. Reputation is earned through quests, killing enemies, and completing prophecies. Favors, the currency for acquiring prophecies, are obtained through similar means. Check your Reputation and Favor levels by speaking to the Circle of Fortune representative or opening the Faction window.

The Circle of Fortune has 10 ranks, each offering unique perks and benefits.

Here are the different bonuses from ranking up:

• Rank 1: Enemy Item Drop Chance. Enemies have a 35% chance of dropping twice as many items.
• Rank 2: Upgraded Rune of Ascendance. 45% chance for Runes of Ascendance to be preserved when used on an item that requires at least Circle of Fortune Rank 1.
• Rank 3: Extra Idol Drop Chance. Whenever an Idol drops, there is a 25% chance for two more to drop at the same time.
• Rank 4: Exalted Affix Chance. Affixes are 50% more likely to be Exalted.
• Rank 5: Monolith Echo Reward Upgrade. 35% chance for double rewards from Monolith Echoes.
• Rank 6: Legendary Potential Chance. Uniques are twice as likely to have Legendary Potential.
• Rank 7: T7 Affix Chance. T7 Affixes are twice as common.
• Rank 8: Rare to Exalted Chance. Items that would drop as Rare above Level 44 have a 25% chance of becoming Exalted.
• Rank 9: Full Set Drop Chance. When a Set item would drop, the whole set drops instead.
• Rank 10: Prophecy Reward Upgrade. Items from Prophecies are duplicated.

Prophecies, special items purchasable in the Observatory in exchange for favors, yield rarer item drops, improved stats, and more upon completion.

To obtain prophecies, visit the Observatory, where four Telescopes point in different directions: North (Arctus), East (Eos), West (Dysis), and South (Mesembria). Choose the telescope based on the item type you desire: Armor, Weapons, Idols and Crafting materials, or Accessories.

Hover through the starry sky to view information about prophecies:

• Favor cost: The better the reward, the more Favor required.
• Prophecy event: Requirements to make the prophecy happen, such as killing a boss or a specific number of enemies.
• Prophecy Conditions: Additional conditions, like working in a certain area or difficulty level.
• Prophecy Rewards: Rewards upon completing the prophecy, such as rare armor pieces, necklaces, unique weapons, or legendary potential items.

You can hold up to 48 prophecies at the same time and manage them in the Faction window.

Lenses, special items you can buy from your Faction Vendor to enhance telescopes in the Observatory. They help you find better prophecies for desired items and can be purchased from the Faction vendor.

Lenses do not deplete upon use and have three slots per telescope, unlocked at ranks two, five, and nine of faction rank.

Two types of Lenses exist: Regional Lenses (specific to one telescope and item type) and Greater Lenses (work on any telescope). The bonus of Greater Lenses can be strengthened by using multiple of the same kind.

Lenses assist in making prophecies less random and more focused on desired items.

Here are some tips and tricks to maximize your Circle of Fortune experience, and become a real loot master:

• Make use of Lenses at every opportunity to focus on desired prophecies.
• Save up favors to acquire more prophecies, increasing chances of obtaining the loot you really want.
• Start with prophecies with easy requirements to obtain base gear with good affixes.
• Don't overlook Idols; focusing prophecies on idol research can aid your build.
• Have fun; group up with players in the same faction, complete prophecies faster, and enjoy the loot hunt together!

The Circle of Fortune in Last Epoch introduces depth and customization to the item hunt. Catering to various playstyles and preferences, this faction provides players with influence and control over their loot. For those of you who enjoy personally hunting for loot, the Circle of Fortune is the faction to explore.