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what ilvl for a level 1 delve in midnight?

Short answer: For a Level 1 Delve in Midnight (Season 1), aim for around item level 220–224 — Tier 1 delves drop ~220 and Tier 2 ~224, so i220 is enough to start comfortably.

Details and quick guidance

  • What “Level 1 Delve” means: Tier 1 Delves correspond to the lowest Delve tier and their end-of-run loot is item level 220.
  • Minimum safe ilvl: i220 will let you run Tier 1 delves and collect useful rewards; i224 is the next tier’s loot and is the next reasonable stepping stone.
  • Why that matters: Delve loot and Great Vault progression scale by Delve tier (Tier 1–8) and higher tiers give higher ilvl rewards and vault credit.

Practical tips (bullet list)

  • New to Midnight: start at i220, learn Delve mechanics (prey, curios, boons) and avoid pushing higher tiers until you’re comfortable.
  • Quick gearing path: run Tier 1 delves and low keystones to replace low items, then move up to Tier 2/3 as your average ilvl rises.
  • Vault and progression: even low-tier Delves contribute to seasonal progression and vault options—higher-tier Delves raise your weekly chest ilvl.

Example scenario

  • Fresh character with i220 gear: run a few Tier 1 Delves to gain currency and replace weak pieces, then try Tier 2 (i224) once your average leans toward 224+ to speed up progression.

Further reading

  • A consolidated guide to Delves and all item levels in Midnight Season 1 is helpful for planning your gearing — check the Delves/ilvl overview for tier-by-tier tables and vault caps.

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