Last Epoch: How To Get The Peak of The Mountain Helm

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The Peak of the Mountain is a unique helmet in . It not only increases attributes but also improves critical strike chance. This makes it great for any mid-level character and possibly a permanent item for critical-focused builds.

While the Peak of the Mountain can be used at low levels, it is part of a larger set, including the Foot, Face, and Core of the Mountain. Despite the reoccurring naming and appearance, the other parts drop from higher tier difficulty to level 100. Unless you have a very specific build, don’t usually expect to wear the full ensemble set during your career in .

The Peak of the Mountain offers a mix of improved attributes and an increased critical. It is a good choice for a Javelin-wielding ranged Paladin in . These bonuses have a random range, and each helmet version will have different overall stats.

Feature

Value

Notes

Minimum Level

12

Expect to first acquire the helmet at a much higher level than 12.

Armor

40

Protects against direct damage, but not damage overtime.

Critical Strike

240-290

Critical strikes do not leech life from enemies.

Attributes

2-5

Improves strength, dexterity, intelligence, attunement, and vitality.

Additionally, the critical strike chance is multiplicative, not a flat additive. The 240%+ increase will only be impressive if you already have a high baseline critical rate of around 40% or more.

The entire Mountain set drops from the Lightless Arbor Dungeon. The area is typically locked but can be opened with special keys dropped from the, a side activity at the Champion’s Gate in. You will face off against multiple waves of countless enemies. This can be a much easier experience for a Necromancer using various minions.

The keys tend to have a low drop rate, but the best means of accessing the dungeon at lower levels. Alternatively, once you reach level 100, you can participate in The Monolith of Fate, which also grants random access. But, this may be beyond when you may even want the Peak of the Mountain.

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