- New faction and echoes
- Sentinel class rebuilt
Fans of the hack-and-slash genre primarily concentrate on Path of Exile 2 at present, which has lately undergone a rather problematic update titled Dawn of the Hunt . Unfortunately, GGG's game led to season 2 being implemented. Last Epoch to run away, but developers at Eleventh Hour Games studio are using the time to increase player interest in upcoming content .
New faction and echoes
It has been clear for quite some time that The upcoming second season will bring a fresh group into the story. called The Woven to Last Epoch which is closely linked to two more types of echoes within the monolith.
- The Graves of the Vanished feature procedurally created side areas where trapped spirits are confined. Freeing these spirits will cause nearby foes to become possessed and gain enhanced power. In the final encounter, we'll face a boss who, once defeated, will enable us to enhance our "idols."
- Cemeteries of the Erased" will present more substantial obstacles and incentives compared to regular graves, culminating in discovering an altar that enables the "alteration of the present time flow.
We will gain access to the Woven faction once we complete the first cemetery. Advancement within its ranks will be achieved with the introduction of a new currency called Memory Amber. which we will obtain from the aforementioned places.
Advancing within the faction will earn us additional points to allocate in the Weaver Tree. This system functions akin to skill trees. It influences various elements of the monolith, such as increasing the probability of particular rewards manifesting or modifying how often certain enemies appear.
Sentinel class rebuilt
In the latest post on the Last Epoch page, The developers went into depth about revamping the Sentinel class. It involves changes to skill and progression pathways, most notably including an entirely new design for the Volatile Reversal capability.
In the upcoming season, this move will function as a close-combat assault that transports the player to a selected location, inflicts harm, and optionally brings them back to their starting point for another hit. Additionally, the skill tree associated with this maneuver has undergone an overhaul, offering extra personalization choices.
However, that's not all, As with many other abilities utilized by Sentinels, these too have undergone changes. This change ought to boost their performance, allowing for better adaptation to the gameplay dynamics. Additionally, alterations to the passive skill tree will grant the character greater variety and choices, making it easier to customize according to your personal playing style and skills.
The developers provided further insight into a new skill for the Rogue class named Heartseeker. It allows firing an arrow aimed at the enemy's heart, capable of hitting the same target multiple times. Additionally, several modifiers for this skill were introduced, providing different effects and making the ability far more engaging.
The second season of The Last Epoch will begin on April 17th The game can only be played on PCs.