Torchlight Infinite SS12 Lunaria also offers a login reward selectable Pactspirit chest like other seasons. Simply log in for a total of seven days during the season to claim it, and inside you'll find some of legendary Pactspirits from previous seasons.

Each Pactspirit is tied to a specific gameplay loop, and they all look appealing at first glance, which can make the choice daunting for newer players. This guide rates these Pactspirits based on their gameplay returns to help you decide.

Tier C

Alice 1

Alice hails from Clockwork Ballet season. The companion herself is quite strong, but she finds herself in an awkward spot. The rewards from Clockwork Ballet were nerfed at one point, causing the mechanic to fall out of favor until the later introduction of Doro-Doro Dorothy - a companion that massively amplifies compass yields.

Alice 1 truly shines only when paired with Doro-Doro Dorothy, and since Dorothy is not available from this season's chest, Alice 1 on her own sits in Tier C. If you're thinking long-term, she might still be worth keeping an eye on.

Mistville Orphan

Mistville Orphan's one-star effect - a chance to skip combat entirely and triple your loot - is incredibly tempting, and Activation Mediums that drop from this mechanic are essential for nearly every build. That said, the mechanic isn't the friendliest for newcomers.

Mistville's systems are notoriously complex, and even veteran players can find them tricky. That said, if you give it a try and find yourself hooked, it can become an extremely rewarding pursuit.

Tier B

Prof. SOURCE

Prof. SOURCE is linked to Outlaw mechanic. This one has had a rollercoaster run over recent seasons. It was wildly popular when first introduced, at times overshadowing newer mechanics in subsequent seasons, before being reined in by a series of nerfs.

These days, it's more of an endgame-oriented activity. It excels when you're speed-clearing maps in Deep Space or working through bounty orders. Its potential is still massive, but for a newer player, it might not be the most practical pick right away.

Key of Overrealm

Key of Overrealm comes from Overrealm season. Its effect grants a chance to duplicate items dropped within its mechanic. You can get a steady stream of powerful gear from it, but like Prof. SOURCE, it leans heavily toward the late game. Its overall rating sits in a similar spot.

Monument Knight

Monument Knight is in a slightly odd position at the moment. The reward structure of Candelabrum gameplay saw major adjustments, and the developers even allowed players to exchange this companion for a different one at one point. While theoretically, fewer players choosing this mechanic might create niche opportunities, the current reward feedback suggests it doesn't quite reach the level of abundance people hoped for.

On the plus side, Monument Knight performs well even at lower levels. Each fight you complete in Candelabrum has a chance to add extra reward tiles to the map. Still, the ceiling on this mechanic isn't terribly high.

Tier A

Heart-binding Rose

Heart-binding Rose originates from Cube season, and she provides a chance to double the loot from endgame chests. If you enjoy the slot-machine thrill of popping cubes for random rewards, this Pactspirit is a strong contender.

It's also well worth developing further. As she levels up, both the doubling chance and the multiplier increase. From the opening days of a season all the way to the end, running Cubes with her can generate a steady flow of Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium. She's a powerful companion you'll want to keep invested in.

Shepherd

Shepherd is tied to Nightmare mechanic. In recent seasons, the rewards from Nightmare content have taken a hit as the loot from bubbles has fallen off, otherwise this would easily be a Tier S candidate.

One of Nightmare's quirks is that its separate sub-map doesn't benefit from most of the modifiers on your main map. However, when a Dream boss spawns directly on your main map, its drops are affected by map drop quantity bonuses - a nuance you can work into your farming approach.

Rainbowpaint Owl

Rainbowpaint Owl comes from Frozen Canvas season. Right out of the gate, its one-star effect creates tiles on the map that grant doubled rewards without requiring combat. This mechanic is the primary source for acquiring various Special Support gems.

While Owl undergoes significant leaps in power at ranks three and five, even at one star it hands you easy, doubled loot on a regular basis. Another major upside is that the mechanic is straightforward to learn and incredibly smooth to run.

Jestress

Jestress revolves around Fateful Contest. She's another companion that performs admirably at just one star. When you open a Chest of Destiny from Arcana mechanic, she has a chance to appear and summon two additional chests, essentially doubling the outcome.

Arcana yields solid returns across all difficult stages. You'll pick up Minor Fates and Kismets, and unidentified Undetermined Fates that roll excellent modifiers can be worth as much as a Mirror. While the absolute peak rewards come later, even at Time Mark 8 difficulty, she's well worth running.

Moonshadow Guide

Moonshadow Guide stems from Sandlord mechanic. Her ability gives a chance to duplicate an order when you dispatch a raid, trade, or settlement mission.

This Pactspirit feels fantastic once upgraded. When her upgraded effect triggers, all resources committed to the trade are refunded while the rewards are granted instantly. Even grabbing her at one star with the long-term plan of pushing her to rank two later is a very sound strategy.

Tier S

Starfish Chanter

Starfish Chanter is the ideal first Pactspirit for new players, provided you enjoy running Black Sailing mechanic. At the end of a run, she grants reward tiles a 20% chance to be doubled - meaning more rarity, more Scraps, more everything.

What makes Starfish Chanter so exceptional is that she barely needs leveling. The difference between the 20% chance at rank one and the 27% chance at rank six isn't drastic. You can confidently leave her at rank one and funnel future resources elsewhere.

The above are merely recommendations. You should choose the gameplay loop you genuinely enjoy. Even if a mechanic you love trails slightly behind in raw returns or efficiency, immersing yourself in it and playing consistently will almost always yield more Flame Elementium over time than forcing yourself to run content that doesn't click with you.

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