Outriders Worldslayer Apocalypse gear explained

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Outriders Worldslayer comes one year after the original launch, introducing a new campaign that takes place after the base game along with new features. These include a new endgame, an overhauled difficulty system, and even an additional tier of loot. Our guide delves into how Outriders Worldslayer’s new Apocalypse gear works.

Apocalypse gear acts as a variant to the existing loot system rather than a wholesale improvement. This is indicated by Apocalypse weapons and armor coming in either Epic or Legendary rarities. The differentiating factor with Apocalypse gear is its third mod slot.

Prior to Outriders Worldslayer, loot featured a maximum of two mod slots. One of those mod slots of your choosing could be swapped out without much hassle, locking the other slot in the process. Unfortunately, this third mod slot is locked indefinitely from the start. This means you could wind up with a Legendary Apocalypse drop only to find out its extra mod doesn’t fit your playstyle.

Obtaining Apocalypse gear ties into the new Apocalypse Tier difficulty settings. There are a total of 40 Apocalypse Tiers, with each bump up the ladder improving your chances of an Apocalypse drop. By the time you reach Apocalypse Tier 40, each Epic and Legendary drop is 25% more likely to be an Apocalypse item.

You can only increase the difficulty by continuing to kill enemies on the highest available Apocalypse Tier, with each kill granting experience points toward the next difficulty unlock. Apocalypse gear itself is obtainable as an enemey drop. They aren’t found in chests nor are they handed out as normal quest rewards. However, finishing the new Trial of Tarya Gratar endgame can also net you