System Suggestion: "Corrupted Runes" and Corrupting Idols

[Skarfax]

Posting here for visibility, also shared this here: https://www.reddit.com/r/LastEpoch/comments/1b7ayu2/system_suggestion_corrupted_runes_and_corrupting/

Hey there, here’s a suggestion for a simple system to add some fun and customization to Idols, since they’re the only piece of gear we can’t “craft” with in any way. This system is pretty much inspired by “worldstone shards” from Diablo 2’s mod, Project Diablo 2.

All numbers and percentages here are placeholders and are only meant to express the overall concept.

So, a new “Corrupted Rune” is introduced, it can only be dropped by Shades of Orobyss in Empowered Monoliths, with drop chance/amount increasing with Timeline Corruption. It can ONLY be used in the Craft/Forge window paired with Idols:

1. Runes can only be applied once per Idol. If successful, the Idol becomes “Corrupted” and can’t be crafted upon again;
2. All affix rolls from all outcomes have a range, like any other affix;
3. Using a Corrupted Rune has the following possibilities of outcome:

I) 25% chance to break the idol (destroy the item);

II) 25% chance to add a random “mixed affix”, which has a positive AND a negative effect. The positive effect is always greater than the negative. (Example: +80 Health / -18% cast speed). The larger the base size of the idol (its physical size in the idol backpack) the larger the buffs and debuffs from the affix.

III) 20% chance to upgrade 1 of its current affixes a tier. 5% chance to upgrade 2 of its current affixes a tier.

IV) 20% chance to add a random “positive” affix. 5% chance to add a random “unique” affix, which is exclusive to Idols alone, using Corrupted Runes. These could be a mix of new affixes or affixes that can’t usually be found on regular idols.

4. Corrupted Idols cannot be traded, thus maintaining a somewhat continuous supply/demand of high quality non-corrupted idols for experimentation.

5. Creates a long-term “endgame” item-hunt for the ones looking to fine tune their build.

Thanks!

TLDR: Add a new endgame Rune which can interact with Idols, adding a layer of customization to Idols.