Summary
Uber Keegan is one of the most consistent and brainless FE farming methods in Torchlight: Infinite Afterlight. The fight takes about 60 seconds per kill and guarantees a Familiar Nexus drop every single time. With the right damage (around 1.8 trillion DPS recommended), you can achieve a minimum of 1,000 Flame Elementium per hour. This guide covers the fight mechanics, loot expectations, setup tips, and how to maximize your Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium per hour with minimal effort.
Why Uber Keegan Is the Best Brainless Farm
Uber Keegan requires zero brain power once you have the damage. The fight is extremely simple, taking about 60 seconds per kill. It is guaranteed profit every single kill because the Familiar Nexus drops 100% of the time on Uber difficulty.
Key Requirements:
Recommended DPS: 1.8 trillion (can be done with lower damage but slower)
Edict of Doom keys required
No specific Pactspirits needed—pets do not affect this fight at all
The Fight Mechanics
Phase 1: Dodge the Opening Attacks
Start the fight by dodging three punches. Move side to side because the attack area is quite large. After dodging, dash to the center of the arena.
Important: Drop your own portal in the center before the fight starts. This saves time after each kill because you spawn right next to the boss instead of running from the map device.
Phase 2: Wave Dodge
After the initial punches, run down and dodge a wave attack. Dash over the top of it. Then stand still until the big wave is done. The wave comes in two parts—the first part is deadly, the second part does nothing.
Phase 3: Final Mechanics
After the wave, dodge two projectiles. You cannot go side to side in this section, but the margin for error is larger. Stand in the correct position and go to the opposite side when needed. The boss fight is then complete.
Normal vs. Uber Difficulty
Normal Keegan:
Familiar Nexus has a 50% drop rate
Requires less damage
Fight has fewer mechanics (no extra phase)
Uber Keegan:
Familiar Nexus has a 100% drop rate
Requires significantly more damage
Fight has additional mechanics (extra phase at the end)
Loot and Profit
Guaranteed Drops
Each Uber Keegan kill guarantees a Familiar Nexus. These currently sell for 44-45 FE each. With Edict of Doom keys costing around 17.3 FE each, every kill nets approximately 27 FE profit minimum.
Profit per Hour:
60 seconds per kill = 60 kills per hour
Minimum 1,000 FE per hour profit
With additional drops, this can exceed 1,000 FE/hour
Additional Drops
Corroded Items: The boss always drops a corroded item. Many loot filters filter these out, so you need to add a line to your filter to show corroded legendary gear drops.
Frozen Flame and Burning Ice: These are valuable drops worth approximately 140 FE each, unidentified.
Supreme Throne: Sells for about 3 FE each.
Other Corroded Items: Some items like corroded Rel's Laws can be worth 150 FE. Double-corrupted items vary in value, and many sell for 5-20 FE.
Vermilion Exodus: A reliable drop that sells consistently.
Optimizing Your Farm
Loot Filter Setup
Most loot filters filter out corroded items. To fix this:
1. Go to your loot filter settings
2. Find the legendary gear section
3. Add a new line with condition: "drop has been corroded"
4. Confirm and save
This ensures you never miss valuable corroded drops.
Portal Placement
Always drop your own portal in the center of the boss arena before starting the fight. If you use the map portal, you spawn at the map device and have to run back. Your own portal drops you right next to the boss NPC, saving several seconds per run.
Key Buying Strategy
Buy Edict of Doom keys in bulk. Their prices fluctuate, so buy when they are cheap. Be careful not to over-invest—buying 100 keys when you only have the patience to run 40 means your FE is sitting in your inventory instead of generating profit.
Selling Strategy
List Familiar Nexuses at 44-45 FE each. Do not undercut to 41 FE—you are simply ripping yourself off. Bulk listings sell quickly. In testing, stacks of 20 sold consistently at 44.5 FE each.
Damage Breakpoints
With 1.8 trillion DPS, runs take about 60 seconds. If you can hit a damage threshold that skips the shield mechanic, you can get runs down to about 45 seconds. Even with lower damage, the fight is still profitable—just slightly slower.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting to Pick Up the Nexus: After each kill, remember to pick up the Familiar Nexus from the chest. This is easy to forget when you are farming mindlessly.
Not Dodging the One-Shot Mechanic: Standing in the wrong position during the east/west phase will kill you instantly. Always go to the opposite side when the health bar appears on one side.
Walking into Fire: The burning ring of fire mechanic is easy to walk into when you are not paying attention. Stay aware of your positioning.
Taking the Wrong Portal: If you use the map portal instead of your own, you waste time running back to the boss.
Adding Oasis for Extra FE
You can add Oasis farming into your routine for additional FE per hour. The minimum recommended shipment is between 5 and 10 million. Shipments around this range give better rewards than smaller ones.
Glider Management:
Send out gliders regularly
Rescue them when they come under attack
Use the pet trigger when available
Oasis can add several hundred FE per hour on top of your boss farm
The "A and B" Combo: In Oasis, the A and B shipment combo is recommended for the best rewards.
Average Results
In a 72-minute farming session, total profit was 2,111 FE. This includes:
Familiar Nexus drops (guaranteed)
Additional corroded item drops
Oasis glider rewards
Without Oasis, the farm still guarantees at least 1,000 FE per hour when running Uber Keegan efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Uber Keegan is one of the most consistent and brainless farms in Torchlight: Infinite Afterlight. It requires no pets, no special setups, and delivers guaranteed profit every single kill. The monotony is the main downside, but reminding yourself that every minute you are making 19 FE profit helps keep you going.
If you find yourself forgetting to pick up the Nexus or dying to dumb mechanics, it is time to take a break. The farm will still be there when you return.
