Item Tiers (Tier 1–15)
Tiers make loot exciting again. The same item can drop in different tiers, and higher tiers push that item toward endgame power.
What a Tier Changes
When an item rolls a tier, it becomes more valuable because it becomes more “buildable”:
- **Higher stats:** tiered items scale upward as tiers increase.
- **Milestone perks:** every few tiers you unlock additional build potential.
- **Rarity colors:** tiers map to clear rarity colors so big drops instantly stand out in loot.
How You Get Tiered Items
1) Monster Drops (Tier 1–5)
Monsters can drop eligible equipment with tiers. Stronger monsters are more likely to drop higher tiers.
2) Forging (Push Beyond Drops)
Forging lets you upgrade an item’s tier beyond what normally drops.
**How to use forging:**
- Hold the item in your hand, then use: `!forge`
Forging is designed around **risk vs reward**:
- Success increases tier.
- Higher tiers are harder to push and may punish failure.
Milestones (Every 5 Tiers)
Tier milestones make your item more customizable:
- **Tier 5:** +1 bonus imbuement slot
- **Tier 10:** +2 total bonus imbuement slots
- **Tier 15:** +3 total bonus imbuement slots
This is what makes a truly high-tier item feel like an endgame piece instead of “just a number”.
Which Items Can Be Tiered?
Tier rolls focus on equipment that matters for builds:
- weapons and shields
- helmets, armors, legs, boots
- jewelry (rings/necklaces)
Why Tier 1 Gear Still Matters
Not every good item needs to be Tier 15 to be useful.
Lower tiers can stay relevant because:
- the **item base** may be perfect for your build
- the right **imbuements** can beat raw stats in certain content
- some items are simply **best-in-slot for a specific role**
Fast Loot Reading (Rarity Colors)
Your loot feed and item presentation use rarity colors so you can scan fast:
- muted/low-value drops don’t distract you
- upgrades pop instantly
- rare drops feel rare
If you see a color you don’t recognize yet… it’s probably worth a second look.