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If you mean in terms of the loot that drops id like to know too. Does the same loot that you would get from an area or trove or stash drop on the next difficulty? I know the base items have several levels, but epic gear level seems fixed, so will I still get Gunslinger Jackets, Guardsman Gear, Mavens Gear in the areas running up to the warden on higher difficulties?
That might not be what you are asking OP but I’m not sure my question is distinct enough for a new thread.
Drop rates in general are better on higher difficulties, so if you were to open 20 troves on Elite vs 20 troves in Ultimate, you’d get both higher level and higher quality stuff on Ultimate.
The level of equipment dropped from chests is dependent on the level of the enemies in that area. All the equipment you listed is around level 20 so you wouldn’t find that on Ultimate or Elite. You’ll be at least level 40 by Elite, and enemies in higher difficulties scale to your level. You might find the Empowered versions of equipment on higher difficulties, but you will never find level 20 or level 30 stuff on higher difficulties.
Thanks for the answer!