In Last Epoch, like any worthwhile ARPG, joining factions enriches your gameplay and adds diversity to each character you create. These faction options are visible in the Factions menu while playing. Among them is the Merchant Guild, contrasting with the Circle of Fortune. But how does this faction operate?
Where Can You Join the Merchant’s Guild?
The Merchant’s Guild, one of the Item Factions in Last Epoch, alongside the Circle of Fortune, becomes accessible in Chapter 9. To reach either faction in the Divine Era (-12 BE) city of Maj’Elka, you must first clear the Lower District and attain a higher level.
Located in the Bazaar section of the city, the Merchant’s Guild becomes accessible after completing prerequisite quests in the Maj’Elka Lower District. Given the requisite level of over 50, joining this guild requires progression and cannot be rushed.
How Does the Merchant Guild Work in Last Epoch?
The Merchant Guild facilitates trading among player members at the Bazaar or any town in Last Epoch where both parties are present. Items obtained while aligned with the Merchant’s Guild can be equipped or utilized. Conversely, items obtained while aligned with the Circle of Fortune are incompatible. Now, let’s delve into the distinctions between these two guilds.
By trading and accruing favor, you progress through the ranks of the Merchant’s Guild. Starting with mundane item exchanges, you can advance to purchasing Idols, Exalted Weapons, and more.
The Differences Between the Merchant’s Guild and Circle of Fortune
The Merchant’s Guild focuses solely on enabling player-to-player trade functionality, while the Circle of Fortune emphasizes improved item drops and Prophecies from the Observatory. Both hubs are situated in Maj’Elka and require significant game progression, allowing ample time to explore core game features first.
Solo players may find more benefits in the Circle of Fortune, while online players may favor the Merchant’s Guild. Although not bound to a single guild, players must leave one to avail the benefits of the other. Last Epoch provides detailed information through its in-game guide function, which can be accessed even during gameplay chat, but we’ll focus on the essential details here.
