Top Prophecy Farming Strategies in Last Epoch Circle of Fortune (CoF) ~ HaploGamingChef

Introduction to Prophecy Farming in CoF

If you're playing in the Circle of Fortune (CoF) faction in Last Epoch, you're probably looking to get the most out of your prophecies. CoF is favored by players who enjoy high reward mechanics, and prophecy farming is one of the best ways to capitalize on that. This guide will break down how to farm prophecies efficiently, which lenses to use, what prophecies to prioritize, and how to build up favor to keep the cycle going.

Whether you’re already deep into CoF or just considering switching, this article will walk you through the optimal strategy to maximize prophecy rewards and timeline stability gains — all while avoiding the common traps.

Understanding the Faction Vendor and Lens System

The first stop for any aspiring CoF farmer is the faction vendor. This vendor sells lenses, which are critical items that shape how your prophecies behave. You can slot up to three lenses per prophecy set, so choosing the right ones is key.

Recommended Lenses:

Refracting Lens of Wealth: Doubles the rewards for completed prophecies. Essential for maximizing item drops.
Refracting Lens of Rhyme: Doubles the number of uses a prophecy has. This means more chances to benefit from a single prophecy.
Target-Specific Lens: Choose a lens that matches what you’re farming (e.g., helmets, one-handed swords, exalted gear, or runes).

Lens Setup Example:

If you're targeting unique helmets, your lens combination should be:

Lens for Unique Helmets
Lens of Wealth
Lens of Rhyme

This setup ensures maximum value from every completed prophecy by boosting both drop rates and repeat chances.

Choosing the Right Prophecies

Not all prophecies are created equal. Some are simply more efficient, while others are expensive and not worth the investment.

Top-Tier Prophecies to Prioritize:

Death of Champions: Drops 10 helmets — an excellent value, especially when stacked with the Wealth and Rhyme lenses.
Death of Rare Enemies (Monolith-specific): Great for general farming while clearing Monoliths.
Death of Timeline Bosses: Very reliable and efficient; use these frequently.
Any Prophecy Involving Boss Kills: Since bosses are part of every major farming route, stacking boss-related prophecies pays off well.

Prophecies to Avoid:

Arena Prophecies: Arenas are generally inefficient; better to skip them entirely.
LP Prophecies (Legendary Potential): Very expensive (21k favor) with weak returns.
Weaver’s Will Prophecies: These don’t work and are not currently worth considering.
Architect Leaf/Voyage Prophecies: Unreliable and not cost-effective.

Timeline & Boss Farming Strategy

To make the most of your prophecy selection, match them with the timeline content you're running. If you’re farming the Stolen Lance timeline, you’ll want prophecies related to its boss or rare enemies found there. If you're targeting The Black Sun, avoid it — many players find the rewards lacking.

Shade Farming & Timeline Stability

If you're farming bosses with prophecy buffs, use Shade Echoes efficiently. The "pity shade" (shade granted after completing a map with 7+ Gaze of Orobyss) gives excellent timeline stability with minimal corruption.

If you have the corruption suppression node active, you can safely repeat the shade to build stability without ramping difficulty.
Pair this with Glyphs of Envy to push timeline stability without grinding full corruption maps.

This lets you prepare for boss fights more quickly and stack prophecies for consistent loot.

Favor Farming Strategy

To sustain prophecy purchases, you need a reliable favor farming strategy.

Recommended Favor Farming Techniques:

Stack prophecies that reward multiple item drops.
Chain run Monoliths with rare enemy and boss kill prophecies.
Utilize Glyphs of Envy to quickly loop into timeline bosses.
Combine boss prophecies with regular shade clears to maintain fast progression.

With this method, you can expect to farm around 200k–300k favor per hour. The trick is consistency — use every boss kill and map completion to cycle favor back into new prophecies.

Example Setup: Farming Exalted Helmets

If your goal is exalted helmets, here’s a simple route:

Use a helmet-specific lens, Lens of Rhyme, and Lens of Wealth.
Purchase prophecies like Death of Champions and boss-related prophecies.
Farm timeline bosses like Chronomancer Jura, who has good drops (helmets, rings, gloves).
Activate her prophecy with a portal charm to farm her 4 times.
Chain this with general boss prophecies and timeline runs.

This is one of the most effective strategies for getting high-quality loot quickly and consistently.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

Buying LP Prophecies: Overpriced and underwhelming.
Using Dungeons: Time-consuming and less effective than Monoliths or timelines.
Stacking Non-Boss Prophecies: Bosses always drop gear; farming them is almost always more efficient.
Ignoring Glyphs: Glyphs of Envy let you re-access timeline bosses faster — use them.

Key Takeaways

Use Lens of Wealth and Lens of Rhyme with a target-specific lens.
Prioritize prophecies with multiple drops and boss kills.
Avoid LP and arena-based prophecies.
Run shade echoes with corruption suppression for safe timeline stability.
Use Glyphs of Envy to skip unnecessary map farming.
Target specific bosses (like Jura) using portal charms to repeat them.
Aim for 200k–300k favor/hour with an optimized loop.

Conclusion

Prophecy farming in Last Epoch's Circle of Fortune is a powerful and rewarding system when done correctly. By focusing on the right lenses, skipping inefficient prophecies, and farming timeline bosses efficiently, you can build up favor quickly and stack valuable loot. With this guide, you’re ready to farm prophecies like a pro — enjoy the rewards!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the best way to farm prophecies in Last Epoch's Circle of Fortune?
The most efficient method involves using a combination of the Refracting Lens of Wealth, Refracting Lens of Rhyme, and a lens that targets your desired item (e.g., helmets, swords). Prioritize boss and rare enemy prophecies while using Glyphs of Envy and shade farming to build timeline stability quickly.

Q2: Which prophecies should I avoid in CoF farming?
Avoid prophecies related to Arenas, LP (Legendary Potential) gear, Weaver’s Will, and Architect Leaf. These offer poor value for favor or are not currently functional.

Q3: How do I earn favor fast in Circle of Fortune?
Chain-run Monoliths using prophecies that reward high item drops and boss kills. With the right loop and lens setup, players can earn between 200,000 to 300,000 favor per hour.

Q4: Can I use shade echoes to help with prophecy farming?
Yes. Shade echoes are great for building timeline stability without increasing corruption. Use the pity shade mechanic and the corruption-suppression node to reset and repeat shade fights efficiently.

Q5: Are Glyphs of Envy important in CoF prophecy farming?
Absolutely. Glyphs of Envy allow you to raise timeline stability faster and re-access timeline bosses without grinding through full corruption, speeding up your farming loop significantly.

Q6: What's a good prophecy setup for farming exalted gear?
Target exalted gear like helmets by combining the item-specific lens with Wealth and Rhyme lenses. Focus on Death of Champions, boss kill prophecies, and farm bosses like Chronomancer Jura with portal charms to maximize drop quantity and quality.

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