Build an early equipment set from the Act 1 realm and its boss checkpoints.
PC / Global Early Access; Acts 1–3 only, as of Oct 2026
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Act 1: Outer Circle, including boss encounters and chest events during the run.
Outer Circle is the Tier 1 realm. Equipment drops in Death’s realm, while bosses and chests provide opportunities to collect gear. The run’s item outcomes are variable, so focus on completing checkpoints and evaluating actual drops instead of targeting a named item that is not guaranteed.
Use a build that can reach at least one boss checkpoint reliably.
Leave enough time and safety to explore visible encounters when practical.
Start Outer Circle and build for a mix of wave clear and boss damage.
Defeat the paired Baron’s Hands at 7:00 if the run is on track.
Continue to the Necromancer at 14:00 and Dracula at 20:00 when survivability allows.
Watch the minimap for yellow encounter dots and open chest encounters when the route is safe.
Inspect the equipment that drops and compare its tier and effects with your current setup.
Return to town after the run and equip upgrades that improve the next Outer Circle attempt.
Farming tips
Outer Circle gear is Tier 1; rarity and tier describe different aspects of an item.
Defeating bosses raises the quality ceiling of shop items, so a checkpoint can help even without a desired drop.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat Outer Circle runs for variable equipment rewards. There is no guaranteed named drop in this route; keep useful pieces and replace them as stronger gear appears.
Common mistakes
Assuming a higher rarity automatically means a higher tier; check both item properties.
Leaving chest encounters unopened while safely nearby; these can add loot to the run.
Continuing a failing run solely for Dracula; secure a checkpoint you can finish consistently.
When to stop or switch
Move to Endless Desert when your build can reliably clear Outer Circle and you are ready to pursue Tier 2 equipment.
