Talons of Valor is a unique longbow in Last Epoch that plays a pivotal role in Falconer builds, especially those focusing on maximizing the damage and cooldown efficiency of the Falcon companion. This bow is highly sought after for its powerful unique effects and synergy with Falconer skills Last Epoch Gold.
Key Features of Talons of Valor
Talons of Valor grants several important bonuses that boost both the player and their Falcon. When you critically strike an enemy, your Falcon gains +25 melee damage for 4 seconds, and all Falcon abilities recover 25% of their remaining cooldown, with a 1-second internal cooldown between triggers. This cooldown reduction is crucial for maintaining a high uptime on Falcon skills like Dive Bomb and Falconry, allowing continuous offensive pressure.
Additionally, Talons of Valor provides +4 levels to key Falconer skills such as Dive Bomb, Falconry, and Aerial Assault, further enhancing their effectiveness. The bow also offers increased critical strike chance, bow damage, and stats that scale well with Dexterity, which is the primary attribute for Falconer builds.
Where to Obtain Talons of Valor
Talons of Valor drops primarily from the "Fall of the Outcasts" monolith timeline, particularly by defeating the Abomination boss. It is considered a relatively common drop in this area, and players can also farm unique bow prophecies and monolith echoes in the same timeline to increase their chances of obtaining it.
Importance in Falconer Builds
The bow is often regarded as essential for unlocking the full potential of Falconer builds. Many build guides emphasize farming Talons of Valor early to benefit from its cooldown reduction and damage bonuses. It enables the Falcon to stay active and deal massive damage, which is central to the playstyle. When paired with other unique items like Woven Flesh and Death Rattle, Talons of Valor helps push the Falcon’s critical strike multiplier and survivability to extreme levels, making it a cornerstone for endgame Falconer setups buy Last Epoch Gold.
Crafting and Legendary Potential
Players often seek a Talons of Valor with Legendary Potential, aiming to roll stats like added critical strike chance, minion melee damage, and bow attack speed to maximize damage output and sustain. Crafting and upgrading this bow can significantly improve the build’s performance, making it a valuable target for farming and crafting efforts.