In Torchlight: Infinite, loot is at the center of everything. You’re constantly clearing enemies, moving through zones, and picking up gear that improves your build. But manually collecting every drop can quickly become tedious, especially during longer runs.
The game addresses this with the Autoloot mechanic. It’s designed to streamline the process, letting you focus more on combat and less on clicking items scattered across the ground. Still, the way it works isn’t immediately obvious, especially for new players.
Here’s a clear breakdown of how Autoloot works and how to use it effectively.
What is Autoloot in Torchlight Infinite?
Autoloot is a system that allows a companion pet, known as a Pact Spirit, to pick up nearby loot for you.
Instead of manually clicking each item dropped by enemies, the Pact Spirit automatically gathers certain items within range. This makes farming smoother and helps maintain the fast pace the game is built around. It’s especially helpful when you’re clearing large groups of enemies and don’t want to interrupt your flow.
That said, Autoloot is not universal. It only works for specific types of items, and you’ll still need to manually pick up some of the more valuable drops.
How Autoloot Works in Torchlight Infinite
Autoloot works through your equipped Pact Spirit and a simple loot filtering system. Loot in the game is divided into three categories: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Basic loot includes common, non-legendary gear. Intermediate loot covers materials like commodities and memory fragments. Advanced loot includes higher-tier items such as legendary gear.
When Autoloot is enabled, your Pact Spirit collects items based on the categories you’ve selected in your settings. This gives you control over what gets picked up, which helps avoid cluttering your inventory with low-value items.
However, the system has limits. By default, your Pact Spirit won’t pick up certain items, including some high-value resources like Greater Ember and Flame Sand. Advanced-tier loot is also excluded from automatic collection unless you’re using a premium pet. This means you’ll still need to pay attention to important drops during gameplay.
How to Use Autoloot in Torchlight Infinite
To activate and use Autoloot, follow these steps:
- Reach Level 15 in the free Season Pass by completing daily quests
- Go to the Boons section and unlock a Pact Spirit
- Open the Pacts menu and place the Pact Spirit into a slot
- Select Follow to activate the pet
- Open Settings, then go to the Loot section
- Enable the Autoloot option
- Choose which loot categories (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) you want your Pact Spirit to collect
Once this is set up, your Pact Spirit will automatically pick up eligible items while you play.
Final Thoughts
Autoloot is a huge quality-of-life feature, but it works best when you tailor it to your needs. If you’re farming materials, focus on Intermediate loot. If you’re hunting upgrades, keep an eye out for high-tier drops that your pet might miss.
Once properly set up, Autoloot lets you stay focused on what Torchlight: Infinite does best: fast, satisfying combat and constant progression.
