Torchlight Infinite Currency

Since the launch of Torchlight Infinite Season 13, have you utilized pets to assist with your early-season farming and leveling? After all, depending on specific mechanics or builds, pets can sometimes provide unexpected advantages.

With that in mind, if you don't plan to engage heavily with Dream mechanic this season, be sure to refund or swap out your Dream Pactspirits for different seasonal or core pets. This maximizes your returns while preventing your previous investments from going to waste.

So, which Pactspirits should you swap your existing Dream pets for to gain the greatest combat advantage in Afterlight season? We offer some suggestions below.

Farming value of mechanics in SS13

Most Torchlight Infinite pets come with high-yield bonuses linked to specific seasonal mechanics. To maximize your SS13 returns using Dream pet conversion feature, you first need to identify which mechanics are worth exploiting this season.

To begin with, the new Afterlight mechanic and Lunatic mechanic carried over from the previous season, remain key gameplay elements. Beyond these, Black Sail is another mechanic you should prioritize in Season 13.

Stages with Black Sail affix offer extremely high returns early in the season, though their value gradually declines as the season progresses. In contrast, the value of Black Sail invitations, used to challenge bosses, tends to rise as the season moves forward.

It is also worth noting that Black Sail loot pool in Afterlight Season now includes an item called Tide of the Styx, which is ideal for Life Stacker builds.

Another consistently important mechanic is Cube. Slates, Wedges, and Starlights farmed through this mechanic are crucial for game progression.

While their value may gradually decrease as the season advances, they are indispensable during the initial progression phase. Additionally, high-value loot can still drop in the mid-to-late season, though the odds are akin to gambling.

Notably, Afterlight mechanic is closely linked to Slate system, which may keep Slates highly valuable to farm throughout the season. Therefore, farming Cube in SS13 is an effective way to accumulate more Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium.

Starfish Chanter - Black Sail

As a legendary Pactspirit for Black Sail mech, Starfish Chanter is highly reliable even at C1, at least during the early stages of Season 13. C6 version offers roughly 30% greater effectiveness.

At the start of the new season, you can generate solid returns by farming threads and memory scraps. Additionally, C1 Starfish Chanter excels at farming invitations.

In contrast, C6 Starfish Chanter is better suited for farming memory-related items, such as specific Hero Memories, thanks to the significant boost it provides to drop quantities.

Rainbowpaint - Frozen Canvas

You will probably need this Pactspirit at C6 to make it truly effective; at that level, it helps you acquire more Snow Paper, a crucial resource for Frozen Canvas mechanic. You can sell these for extra Flame Elementium or use them to delve deeper into Canvas gameplay.

However, be aware that farming Canvas mechanic places significant pressure on survivability, with dangerous debuffs scattered across the ground. If you haven't played this mode much before, it is best to research it thoroughly to avoid common pitfalls.

Jestress - Arcana

This Pactspirit reliably boosts the rewards from Arcana mechanic, specifically by increasing the drop rate of Destiny Chests, which helps you acquire Flame Elementium faster.

For Jestress, however, we still recommend C6 version, as Arcana mechanic relies heavily on Compasses.

While Jestress helps you secure abundant loot while mitigating some survival risks, it is still advisable to craft a tanky build when engaging with Arcana mechanic, just to be safe.

Note that this is an out-of-map mechanic; if you plan to switch to it in Torchlight Infinite Season 13, make sure you actually enjoy this style of gameplay.

Moonshadow Guide - Sandlord

Moonshadow Guide offers solid returns on laborers right from the start, and C6 version is exceptional, as it significantly increases the chance of doubling your loot.

Honestly, this is useful at any stage, especially when farming belt-crafting materials and raw resources. Belt-crafting materials are essential for creating endgame gear, and the resulting belts are incredibly helpful for early-game progression.

In the early stages of Torchlight Infinite Season 13, you can frequently send small shipments to the islands, while in the late game, you should send large shipments to Utopia. Additionally, gliders can generate a substantial income of Flame Elementium and detectors.

Note that belt crafting appears to have level thresholds: Level 90 yields belts of item levels 82-85, whereas Level 95+ yields item level 86 belts. Therefore, it is best to avoid dedicated farming for this until you reach these levels.

Furthermore, this playstyle is not well-suited for ZHP builds; monsters may drop in and begin channeling attacks against you while you are unable to retaliate, which will almost certainly result in your death.

Prof. SOURCE - Carjack

This combination of Pactspirit and endgame mechanic is only worth pursuing at C6 level. Carjack affix is essential for crafting endgame weapons, and this farming strategy can yield excellent gear or Flame Elementium.

With Prof. SOURCE, you gain an 18-22% chance to recode and duplicate rewards obtained from Carjack or Tower Co. Central Vaults.

If you have fully invested in the relevant talent tree nodes, farming Carjack at Tier 8 difficulty yields great results. Even without using any compasses, you can achieve an income of approximately 1,000 FE per hour.

However, if possible, it is best to pair Carjack mechanic with an Orange Compass. If you unlock Profound affix early and use an Orange Compass to farm Priceless tier gear, the final returns can be massive.

These are the recommended Pactspirit options for Torchlight Infinite Season 13. You can convert Dream Pactspirits you don't intend to use into new ones, or simply try them all out to see which suits your Season 13 playstyle best!

Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight has begun, and with it comes yet another farming option. As the core mechanic of this season, Afterlight naturally ranks among the most efficient for loot acquisition, but we should not overlook the other seasonal systems either.

Many mechanics remain highly competitive during the early phase of the season, though their returns tend to taper off later. If you have already entered the endgame and are looking for direction in your farming routine, the following ranking of seasonal mechanics by profitability should serve as a useful reference.

Tier S

Afterlight

Afterlight mechanic essentially revolves around escort missions. Your charge moves at a fairly brisk pace, and along the way, waves of enemies continuously assault your protected target.

The more foes you eliminate, the faster the cart advances. Hence, as long as you can keep the area around the cart clear of monsters, it will maintain a high travel speed.

Loot drops intermittently during the journey, and you may also head straight to the endpoint and wait for the final reward distribution. Various random events will trigger throughout the process to boost your gains.

This mechanic favours builds that deal high damage and possess wide aoe capabilities; insufficient clear speed will cause a noticeable drop in efficiency.

Lunaria

Lunaria has also been incorporated into the core game, and the official team has accelerated and simplified its systems to make it more accessible for crafting.

Legendary Lunar Strings will now drop from the very beginning, and each is guaranteed to carry at least one orange affix. You can directly trade for Lunar Strings you need, and any extras can be sold to other players.

Lunaria also features its own independent talent tree, allowing you to focus on enhancing the drop rates of Memories tied to specific heroes.

Since Lunaria essentially functions as a mechanic that increases monster density within maps, it is very likely to become one of the most popular farming choices in SS13 once again.

Cube

Cube is an exceptionally strong early-season strategy. Once you enter a map, you will encounter various Desire Incarnations, and killing them drops Desire Crystals. At the end of the map, you can spend these crystals at Cube to draw rewards.

If you feel lucky, you may also opt for Greed mode, which offers a 50/50 gamble: either your reward doubles or you lose everything.

The effectiveness of Cube strategies heavily relies on Pactspirits; only high-level, Cube-exclusive Pactspirits can keep this mechanic competitive into the mid-to-late game. That said, it remains perfectly viable without them during the early stages.

Blacksail

Blacksail is a very fast-paced mechanic that demands almost no investment in map costs or talent points, so it is often paired with other content. Due to its brisk rhythm, it is most frequently combined with Nightmare.

Its primary rewards revolve around Hero Memory-related resources, such as Memory Threads and hero Memories themselves. The ceiling for returns is not exceptionally high, but the income is quite stable. It performs remarkably well during the first week of each season, though its profitability gradually declines after one or two weeks.

Once your build slightly outscales the bosses, the mechanic becomes smooth and enjoyable, offering a low-intensity, relaxing experience. Blacksail Pactspirits are certainly beneficial, but they are by no means essential for turning a profit.

Sandlord

Sandlord is highly profitable in the early season because its main reward is Sandalwood Incense. Early on, individual incense items can sell for hundreds or even thousands of Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium, generating significant income.

Sandlord will not deliver top-tier endgame returns, yet it carries virtually no upfront cost, and the vast majority of its rewards are easily obtainable. Even without the exclusive drop-related Pactspirit, your earnings remain largely unaffected, so you can attach this strategy to almost any mapping routine.

Mistville

Mistville is a highly distinctive mechanic with a touch of rogue-like elements. Each run essentially plays out like a board game, where you must progress and complete small stage objectives to move forward.

You possess a Sanity meter that depletes each turn, and throughout the run you will acquire various items that influence your Sanity and the direction of your turns. The drop pet for this mechanic is not especially critical; going without it does not significantly reduce your returns.

Rewards include Activation Mediums, which enable skill automation. These are extremely valuable early in the season, and certain pieces with good rolls maintain high worth throughout the entire season.

Tier A

Frozen Canvas

Frozen Canvas primarily rewards alternative support gems for skills, and you need to roll favourable support gems to realise a profit.

However, if you run this strategy frequently enough, it is nearly impossible not to turn a profit, because the investment cost is minimal and the margin is extremely high. What it truly demands is your time.

Outlaw

Outlaw spawns a massive number of monsters, and these monsters come with substantial bonuses to rarity and quantity.

Thanks to the sheer volume of foes, its loot output is astonishing. It can easily fill your entire screen with Flame Elementium, exclusive drops, and even extremely rare Memories.

Outlaw mechanic requires a fairly high clear speed to operate efficiently, and pets also play a critical role in endgame performance. If you can access Time Arcade relatively early in the season, it also serves as a decent early-season strategy.

Vorax

Vorax resembles Outlaw in terms of rewards: you use cards to customise the number of monsters and the bonuses they grant. The combination of cards determines your payout, so this mechanic has a bit of complexity, but the returns are absolutely impressive.

The exclusive legendary Pactspirit for Vorax is important for ensuring consistent profitability. Yet even without it, you can still generate good income, because items related to Vorax crafting are likely to remain in constant demand among high-end players.

Tier B

Arcana

Arcana requires you to collect cards, each of which triggers a specific event within the map. After gathering eight cards, you enter an arcane mini-game and ultimately fight a battle for rewards.

Arcana is not an easy mechanic to pick up; you need to study its workings carefully. If your build falls short, it can be quite dangerous, and the mechanic is also fairly dependent on Pactspirits.

Overwhelm

Overwhelm, in simple terms, tasks you with killing as many monsters as possible within a timed map. After completing one layer, you have the chance to proceed to the next layer for more rewards, stacking up to four layers.

Overwhelm offers not only exclusive rewards like Ethereal Prism but also a large quantity of high-value currency, such as Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium and Memories.

This strategy exhibits considerable volatility, especially when you underinvest. At the same time, it relies heavily on Key of Overrealm; you almost must have it to make the strategy significantly effective, making it a late-game endeavour.

Dark Surge

Dark Surge is completely unviable until you pour in a very high level of investment; it is by no means a free-to-play-friendly strategy. Nevertheless, if you are interested in it and do not mind the cost of acquiring the relevant pets, its output can be substantial.

Dark Surge is not a good early-season choice; it leans more toward the mid-to-late game and is typically run in Profane Time or Deep Space.

Tier C

Aeterna

Aeterna plays similarly to Delve mechanic from Path of Exile, with rewards growing richer as you go deeper.

This is a very challenging mechanic; profits remain modest before you reach the profound depths, which in turn demand a fairly high-end build. That said, Pactspirits for this strategy are not mandatory - even a level-1 pet can bring a considerable boost to your earnings.

Clockwork Ballet

Clockwork Ballet is the premier source of compasses. If you are willing to invest, it can be considered a top-tier strategy, but you will need substantial DPS.

Furthermore, you require two different legendary drop-related Pactspirits to make this mechanic a particularly powerful mapping strategy, so it is not very newcomer-friendly.

Nightmare

Nightmare used to be an excellent early-farming choice, offering a wide variety of rewards. However, in Season 13, Dream Talking drops have been removed, so it no longer holds that advantage.

The above concludes the profitability ranking for each mechanic in Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight during the early league phase. Mechanics ranked lower do not necessarily yield poor returns; rather, they may simply require greater investment to shine.