Last Epoch LE-52 error: Potential causes and fixes

A fraction of Last Epoch players may face the LE-52 error code when trying to log in to the game. This is not a crash to the desktop, nor a readily apparent hardware error that freezes the game: it simply bars you from getting into its online client. Simply put, seeing the LE-52 Error code means you cannot connect to the title's servers.

The broadness of this error can often be a head-scratcher, so in this guide, we'll try to narrow down the possible reasons you're seeing the LE-52 error code in Last Epoch.

What might cause the LE-52 error code in Last Epoch?

LE-52 Error code in Last Epoch (Image via EHG)

The LE-52 error code in Last Epoch can crop up right after the logo splashscreen of the game goes away. In other words, it appears before you have even selected any server region to check into.

The nature of the error is self-explanatory: "Can't connect to Login server" - which can happen due to a few possible reasons:

The most obvious one is, of course, an issue with your network connectivity.
However, this has reportedly happened to players with an otherwise healthy connection, so another possible reason could be a VPN or Firewall blocking your connection.
A third possibility is account credentials mismatch or some error on the Steam webhelper's end, although this is extremely rare and can be checked for easily by trying the offline client.
This error also appears after a major update or Cycle release, so it might not be a user-end issue at all.

Potential fixes to try for Last Epoch LE-52 Error

So far, there are no tried-and-tested fixes for the Last Epoch LE-52 Error since it can reportedly happen for multiple reasons. However, we do know of some troubleshooting methods that have delivered positive results for users in the past.

Here are the things you can try in case of the "Can't Connect to Login Server" error:

Check if the Last Epoch servers are up

When there's a scheduled maintenance in Last Epoch, it will be announced on the game's socials, such as its X handle or its Forums. If there is an unplanned outage, you can check the Forums and the title's official Discord channel to see if there is buzz about it.

If this is the culprit, you are lucky because it's either a server-side bug or a sudden server outage. All you have to do is wait for EHG to fix it, which should happen within hours if not minutes.

Check if you have anything else eating up your connection bandwidth

This seems like a no-brainer step and an obvious solution, but sometimes, the problem hides in plain sight.

Check for other common connectivity blockers

Here are some master-key solutions to any connectivity issues specific to an application or game, including Last Epoch's LE-52 error:

Turn off your VPN if you run any.
Check if Last Epoch and Steam are added to Firewall exclusions list.
Flush your DNS through command prompt.
Check your connectivity through online ping-testing tools.
Restart your router and see if the issue persists.
Ensure there are no ISP-level blockades in your connection.

Try launching Last Epoch on Offline Mode

Last Epoch does have an Offline mode, and LE-52 presents a good occasion to try it for troubleshooting purposes. Launch it and check whether it's also recurring on this client. If it does, that is highly unusual because this version allegedly does not require an internet connection at all.

Kill the Steam Cleint Webhelper process from Task Manager

Steam can sometimes misfire with online connectivity (Image via Sportskeeda)

Close Last Epoch, Exit Steam from the system tray, and stop the Steam Client Webhelper process from Task Manager. Steam sometimes has buggy interactions with online-only live service games, and the Last Epoch LE-52 error is known to happen as a result of runtime issues.

Restart your PC

This step is on an error-troubleshooting list for good reason. The truth is there are a number of connectivity errors that cannot be surgically targeted, and restarting your PC is a good idea to check all blind spots.

If none of these methods helped, LE-52 might be a bug affecting a minority of users. As a final measure on your end, you should verify the file integrity of your Last Epoch Steam copy.

If you still encounter the issue when everything else seems fine, it's time to send a support ticket to EHG, citing a persistent case of LE-52 Error codes, and hope for the best.

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About the author

Sambit Pal is an esports Journalist on Gaming and MMO at Sportskeeda. He has Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is an amateur sleuth trying to trace the Riven Mafia in Warframe, and a recovering Bethesda modding addict. He also secretly enjoys action Roguelites, a severe lack of gitting gud notwithstanding.

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Edited by Sambit Pal