If you're looking for the fastest way to farm Favor in Last Epoch Season 4, this guide breaks down the most efficient method currently available. With recent buffs, this strategy delivers insane Favor per hour, making it perfect for players focused on Circle of Fortune prophecies, gearing, and endgame progression.
Favor is a core currency in Last Epoch, especially for players aligned with the Circle of Fortune faction. It allows you to:
* Purchase and complete Prophecies
* Target farm specific loot (like idols and uniques)
* Progress efficiently in the endgame
Since Favor scales with experience gain, optimizing XP is the key to maximizing your farming efficiency.
Rune Prison Complex (Woven Echo Strategy)
The best Favor farming method revolves around the Rune Prison Complex, a rare Woven Echo dropped by Exiled Mages.
How to Unlock Rune Prison Complex
* Farm Exiled Mages in Monoliths
* Wait for the Rune Prison Complex to drop (rare)
* Imprint it onto your Echo Web
* Alternatively, place it via Cemetery setup
Once unlocked, this becomes a repeatable Favor farming loop.
1. Stack Experience Modifiers
Before entering Rune Prison Complex, stack Echo modifiers that increase XP:
* Enemies Enrage at Half Health → +40% XP
* Other XP-boosting modifiers (even risky ones if you can handle them)
These modifiers persist for multiple Echoes, so stack 2–3 buffs before starting.
2. Enter Rune Prison Complex
Once your modifiers are active:
* Enter the Rune Prison Complex
* Clear all rooms (focus on enemies, not objectives)
* Kill all Exiled Mage spawns
3. Reset the Echo (Key Trick)
After clearing:
* DO NOT interact with the final objective
* Instead:
* Teleport out
* Re-enter the Echo
This allows you to:
* Keep your XP modifiers active
* Re-run the same Echo repeatedly
* Farm Favor extremely efficiently
Note: Loot drops are reduced after resetting, so this is not ideal for item farming.
To maximize this strategy, your Weaver Tree must be optimized.
Mandatory Node (BUFFED)
Exiled but Not Forgotten
* Previously: 40% chance for twin mages
* Now: Guaranteed twin Exiled Mages
This is the biggest buff in Season 4 and doubles your efficiency.
Recommended Nodes
Focus on:
* Twin Exiled Mages
* Champion spawn chance
* Champions drop Woven Echoes
* Chance for unique item drops
* +Level to skill item drops (optional but strong)
These increase:
* Enemy density
* XP gain
* Favor per run
Optional (Risk vs Reward)
For Softcore players:
* Possessed enemies (more drops)
* Enraged enemies (more XP + rewards)
For Hardcore players:
* Avoid overly dangerous modifiers
* Focus on safe XP scaling
This method is powerful because:
* Favor scales with experience gain
* Rune Prison Complex offers:
* High enemy density
* Frequent Exiled Mage spawns
* Resetting the Echo allows infinite farming loops
Result: Top-tier Favor per hour in Season 4
Pros
* Highest Favor per hour (currently)
* Repeatable and consistent
* Works for both early rush and endgame
Cons
* Reduced loot drops after resets
* Requires Rune Prison Complex unlock (RNG-based)
* Can be risky with aggressive modifiers
This farm is ideal if you want to:
* Spam Circle of Fortune Prophecies
* Quickly farm Favor for targeted gear
* Push endgame progression efficiently
* Always stack XP modifiers first
* Prioritize Weaver Tree optimization
* Reset the Echo correctly (don’t complete it)
* Focus purely on Favor—not loot
The Rune Prison Complex Favor farming strategy is currently the best method in Last Epoch Season 4, especially after the recent buffs to Exiled Mage mechanics. With proper setup and execution, you can generate massive amounts of Favor per hour, giving you a huge advantage in gearing and progression.
If your goal is to optimize endgame efficiency, this is the strategy you should be running right now. Pairing this method with smart resource management—including farming or acquiring Last Epoch Gold—will further accelerate your progress and help you fully capitalize on your Favor gains.