Last Epoch: How To Change Your Class Mastery (Season 2 Guide)

Let's be honest - Last Epoch has quietly become one of the most exciting ARPGs in recent years. With its deep skill trees, rewarding loot systems and flexible character progression, it's a dream come true for players who love to tweak their builds to perfection. One of the most defining elements of your character is your class mastery, and until recently, choosing the wrong one meant starting from scratch.

Thanks to Season 2, Tombs of the Erased, that's no longer the case.

In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about how to change your class mastery in Last Epoch, when it makes sense to do so, and some tips for making the most of this system. Whether you're deep into Monoliths or have just defeated the Husk of Elder Pannion, you've come to the right place.

What Is a Class Mastery in Last Epoch?

Before diving into how to respec your Mastery, it’s worth refreshing what Masteries actually are.

In Last Epoch, each base class (like Mage, Sentinel, Primalist, etc.) has three Masteries, which function like advanced subclasses. When you choose one, you unlock a unique passive tree, exclusive skills, and a whole new layer of build potential. Think of it as the moment your character truly comes into their own.

For example:

• A Primalist can become a Beastmaster, Shaman, or Druid

• A Mage can specialize into Runemaster, Sorcerer, or Spellblade

Your Mastery selection defines a big part of your gameplay — from your core abilities to your stat priorities.

The Old Way vs. The New Way: Why Season 2 Changes Everything

Before Season 2, once you picked your Class Mastery, it was set in stone. Want to switch from Void Knight to Forge Guard? Tough luck. You’d have to roll a new character and start all over.

But with the Season 2 update, the devs finally heard our prayers. You can now respecialize your Class Mastery without starting a new toon. It’s a game-changer for build tinkerers and min-maxers alike.

How To Change Your Class Mastery in Last Epoch

So you’ve chosen a Mastery... and now you’re second-guessing yourself? Maybe you started leveling as a Spellblade but realized you’re way more into the spell-slinging chaos of a Sorcerer. Don’t worry — here’s how to switch things up:

1. Finish Chapter 2 and Choose Your First Mastery

To even unlock the option to change later, you first need to choose your initial Mastery after defeating the Husk of Elder Pannion at the end of Chapter 2. Head to Elder Gaspar in the End of Time, and pick your desired Mastery.

But remember — that first choice is important for leveling. Pick a Mastery that feels strong and fun for the early game.

2. Reach the End of Time and Find Chronomancer Lerinne

Once you’ve progressed a bit, you’ll unlock waypoints across the world. Use any waypoint to teleport to the End of Time. There, look for the purple brain icon on your minimap.

This leads you to Chronomancer Lerinne, your go-to NPC for all things respec-related.

3. Talk to Chronomancer Lerinne and Select “Respecialize Mastery”

Speak to Lerinne and choose the “Respecialize Mastery” option. This will open a window showing the two other Masteries available to your class.

For example, if you're a Primalist who picked Beastmaster, you’ll now be able to switch to Shaman or Druid.

4. Pay the Gold Cost

Changing your Class Mastery isn’t free. You’ll need to cough up some gold, and the cost scales with your level and how many passive points you’ve invested into your Mastery tree.

It's not prohibitively expensive, especially in the late game when you’re farming regularly. And hey — if you need a quick gold boost, don’t overlook safe third-party options like g4mmo for Last Epoch gold (just once in a while, responsibly).

5. Reallocate Your Passive Points

After confirming the switch, all your passive points are reset — including your base class points.

This gives you a clean slate to dive fully into your new Mastery. It's a great time to experiment, explore new synergies, and maybe even grab some gear from your stash that fits your new playstyle.

What Happens to Your Skills and Gear?

Good news: Your gear stays equipped. That means you don’t have to worry about losing your uniques or needing to re-slot items.

However, your skills might need a revamp. If your new Mastery focuses on a different playstyle — like switching from a melee-focused Bladedancer to a ranged Marksman — you’ll want to update your skills and gear accordingly. Keep a few builds or loadouts in mind so you can pivot quickly.

When Should You Change Your Mastery?

Great question — just because you can respec your Mastery doesn’t mean you should do it willy-nilly.

Early Game? Stick With What You Picked

Most players find it easier to level with a stronger or faster-clearing Mastery, and then switch later when the grind slows down or they want to explore endgame content.

If you're still in the campaign or early Monoliths, it’s usually better to hold off on switching. Respecs early on might mess with your pacing or slow you down if you don’t have proper gear yet.

Late Game? Go Wild

Once you’ve empowered your Monoliths and unlocked more challenging timelines, that’s a solid time to revisit your Mastery choice. You’ll have more resources, more gear, and more knowledge about how you like to play.

Maybe you found a killer unique that would shine in another Mastery’s skillset — that’s your cue.

Tips for Making the Switch Smoothly

Here are some pro tips from someone who’s done way too many respecs:

• Stash gear that fits multiple builds: Don’t sell off that +minion ring just because you're playing solo melee. You might go Necro later.

• Farm gold regularly: It’s worth keeping your gold up, even if you're not respeccing now. Changing Masteries, skill trees, or passives all cost money.

• Plan your builds ahead: Use tools like Last Epoch Tools or community discords to explore build templates before making the switch.

• Test skills outside of Mastery first: Many non-Mastery-exclusive skills are viable across builds. Try different combos before committing to a Mastery switch.

Final Thoughts: Build Freely, Experiment Often

With the addition of class mastery respecs in Last Epoch Season 2, the game has finally embraced the spirit of freedom and experimentation that defines the best ARPGs. No longer do you have to stick to a single path or worry that a single decision in Chapter 2 will ruin the fun of the endgame.

So get creative. Be bold. Try that weird build idea that popped into your head at 2 am. And if it doesn't work?

Talk to Lerinne, respect her mastery, and start again - without starting over.

If you're diving deep into Last Epoch and want to stay ahead of the curve, keep experimenting, keep farming, and maybe stock up on Last Epoch gold from G4mmo if you're looking to fast-track your next build.

This is one of the most flexible ARPGs on the market right now - and with the ability to change your class mastery, it just got a whole lot better.

Want more build tips, patch breakdowns, or deep dives into skill synergies? Let me know - I'm always happy to help fellow exiles... I mean, travellers.

Happy grinding.