Last Epoch Monolith of Fate Guide: How to Unlock, Loot & More

To reap the best rewards Last Epoch has to offer, you need to dive deep into the Monolith and master all of its complex mechanics.

The Monolith of Fate is the core endgame system in Last Epoch that offers players a challenging yet rewarding experience. This elaborate dungeon network contains special nodes called Echoes that feature random modifiers and guaranteed rewards.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Last Epoch Monolith of Fate, from unlocking the dungeon to understanding Echoes to optimize your runs.

How to Unlock Monolith of Fate in Last Epoch

You can unlock the Monolith of Fate by completing Last Epoch’s main campaign. Upon reaching The End of Time hub area, head east to find a portal leading into the dungeon network.

Interact with the different Timeline crystals found here to select and start runs. Each Timeline features its own distinct set of Echoes and bosses.

Monolith of Fate	Level	Unlocks
Fall of the Outcasts	58	The Stolen Lance, The Black Sun
The Stolen Lance	62	Blood, Frost, and Death
The Black Sun	66	None
Blood, Frost, and Death	70	Ending the Storm, Fall of the Empire
Ending the Storm	75	Fall of the Empire
Fall of the Empire	80	Reign of Dragons
Reign of Dragons	85	Spirits of Fire, The Age of Winter, The Last Ruin
Spirits of Fire	90	Empowered Monoliths
The Age of Winter	90	Empowered Monoliths
The Last Ruin	90	Empowered Monoliths

There are 10 total Timelines to unlock, with Spirits of Fire, The Age of Winter, and The Last Ruin granting access to Empowered variants.

What Are Echoes in Monolith of Fate?

Echoes are smaller dungeon segments that must be completed to earn rewards in Last Epoch’s Monolith of Fate. They come with random modifiers that alter difficulty or rewards:

• Monster Modifiers: Monsters get stronger as you move away from the dungeon center. Some modifiers last across levels and impact boss fights.
• Player Modifiers: Boosts to XP gains and item rarity.
• Echo Rewards: Guaranteed rewards like crafting materials or special items upon completing the selected Echo.

Each Echo also has a specific objective you’ll need to complete, such as defeating a particular rare monster or destroying dimensional rifts. Take these objectives into account when pathing through the Monolith.

Some special Echoes can reroll or reset parts of the Timeline:

• Beacon Echo: Reveals all unlockable Echoes in a large section.
• Echo of a World: Clear this Echo near the starting point to decrease your corruption level.
• Vessel of Chaos Echo: Allows you to reroll rewards for all incomplete Echoes.
• Vessel of Memory Echo: Resets all existing Echoes in the web.

Corruption in Monolith of Fate

The corruption system in Last Epoch Monolith of Fate basically enhances item drop quality. Exploit it for prized equipment and Exalted drops, despite increasing difficulty.

Corruption passively builds up as you dive deeper into the Monolith, increasing monster stats but also boosting item rarity. You can reset Corruption by clearing the Shade of Orobyss encounters.

This is a quick step-by-step guide for the Corruption farming procedure in Monolith of Fate:

• Quickly clear Echoes to reach the web’s edge.
• Plan efficient routes, skipping tedious Echoes.
• Defeat the Timeline boss for a Gaze of Orobyss, granting bonus corruption.
• Goal: Beat the Shade of Orobyss for +15 Corruption or more.
• Repeat the process

It’s advantageous to push Corruption as high as you can handle before downgrading difficulty with the Shade. This juxtaposition of risk and reward epitomizes Last Epoch’s endgame.

How To Get The Best Loot in Monolith of Fate

The most efficient way to snag top-tier Uniques and Set items is to target farm-specific Empowered Timelines. Each one drops rewards associated with certain gear slots:

Monolith of Fate	Unique and Set Item in Empowered Monolith
Fall of the Outcasts	Bow, Quiver
The Stolen Lance	Wand, Catalyst
The Black Sun	Helmet, Shield
Blood, Frost, and Death	Body Armour
Ending the Storm	Glove
Fall of the Empire	Belt
Reign of Dragons	Melee Weapon
Spirits of Fire	Boot
The Age of Winter	Ring, Amulet
The Last Ruin	Relic

When looking for a specific item type:

• Rush to complete Echoes and build Corruption quickly.
• Defeat the Shade periodically to further boost rewards.
• Clear the Timeline when heavily Corrupted.

This pushes item rarity to its upper limits, giving you the best chance for those rare drops.

That is the end of our Last Epoch Monolith of Fate complete guide. With the right strategies, the Monolith of Fate offers near-infinite replay value and a mountain of rewards. Master its nuances – Echo objectives, optimal corruption farming, targeted timelines – and you’ll stay busy for dozens of hours perfecting your character.