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Elite chest infix farming

Target eligible Elite Ancient and Elite Supply Chests for infix gear, including set-bonus pieces, while building a usable Nighthaven loadout.

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WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

Level 65+ elite areas with eligible Elite Ancient and Elite Supply Chests. Choose an available elite chest run that includes those chest types.

Use elite chest runs when your goal is infix gear rather than gathering perk-charm ingredients. The Nighthaven gearing system places infixes in selected Elite Ancient and Elite Supply Chests, so prioritize those chest types and inspect each result for pieces that fit your build. Drops are not guaranteed, and open-world gear is randomized. This route can also supply gear to consider for Umbral upgrades, but chest loot and upgrade materials are separate goals. The recorded chest information does not identify a fixed route or guarantee a particular infix.

GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

  • Access to level 65+ elite areas and a combat-ready build for their enemies.
  • A group for the selected elite chest run if the area is too dangerous to clear alone.
  • Inventory space to collect gear and a build target for evaluating drops.
  1. Choose the gear slot, weapon, or set-bonus infix you want to improve.
  2. Join an elite chest run that includes Elite Ancient or Elite Supply Chests.
  3. Stay with the group as it clears enemies and opens chests in the chosen area.
  4. Inspect chest drops for infix items and compare their bonuses and sockets with your target build.
  5. Keep useful pieces and salvage gear that does not help your build.
  6. If a piece is eligible and at least 700 Gear Score, consider upgrading it with Umbral Crystals toward the available cap.
  7. Repeat the chest run when you still need a better or missing piece.

Farming tips

  • Check the chest type before investing time in a route; not every elite chest is recorded as an infix source.
  • Set a specific gear goal first so randomized drops are easier to assess.

Repeat, collect and use

Repeatable through elite chest runs while the game remains available. Infix drops are chance-based, and the recorded information does not establish a guaranteed item or fixed drop rate.

Common mistakes

  • Treating all elite chests as infix sources: prioritize the eligible Elite Ancient and Elite Supply types.
  • Expecting a specific piece from one run: inspect each result and continue only while the target is useful.
  • Upgrading every infix immediately: compare its sockets and bonuses with your build before spending Umbral Crystals.

When to stop or switch

Stop when you have a piece that serves the intended build, or switch to a different gear source if the remaining chest drops no longer address your target.

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REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Elite chest infix farming

Level 65+ elite areas with eligible Elite Ancient and Elite Supply Chests. Choose an available elite chest run that includes those chest types.

  • Access to level 65+ elite areas and a combat-ready build for their enemies.
  • A group for the selected elite chest run if the area is too dangerous to clear alone.
  • Inventory space to collect gear and a build target for evaluating drops.
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