Legendary Drops and the Pity Mechanic

Summary

In this video, KNX explains the new pity mechanic in requisitions, which guarantees a legendary character after a set number of unsuccessful drops. He documents his experience opening requisitions, sharing insights into the increasing chances of obtaining a legendary character as more drops are made. Along the way, he opens numerous requisitions, reveals various character drops, and discusses strategies for optimizing the process. He also reflects on the value of legendary characters and orbs, offering tips for new players. Throughout, KNX encourages viewers to support the channel and consider using his friend code, sharing tips and updates on in-game mechanics.

Takeaways

• 😀 The pity mechanic guarantees a legendary character after a certain number of requisition drops.
• 😀 After 253 drops without a legendary character, the chance for a legendary increases to 6.78%.
• 😀 The closer you get to 300 drops, the more the chances ramp up, but the final chance is still low early on.
• 😀 Opening requisitions in batches of 10 rather than one at a time is more efficient for obtaining characters.
• 😀 Some drops contain legendary orbs, which are valuable for upgrading characters.
• 😀 The pity mechanic doesn’t guarantee the quality of the legendary character, only that one will appear.
• 😀 Some legendary characters, like Morin VAR, may not be particularly useful or desirable.
• 😀 Shards and orbs collected from drops can be used in the Rogue Trader Shard shop for further upgrades.
• 😀 The video advises players to avoid opening requisitions one by one unless they want to avoid whole characters.
• 😀 KNX encourages viewers to use their friend code, which helps support the channel.
• 😀 The video also invites viewers to join the guild, welcoming new members who are looking for a home.

Q & A

What is the pity mechanic in the game?

The pity mechanic is a system that guarantees a legendary character after a set number of unsuccessful requisition drops. The more drops you make without receiving a legendary character, the higher the chance of getting one in subsequent drops.

How does the pity mechanic work in the game?

When you open requisition drops, a counter tracks how many drops you've made without a legendary character. As this number increases, your chances of receiving a legendary character also increase. Once you hit the threshold, you are guaranteed to receive one.

How many drops did KNX open before receiving a legendary character?

KNX opened 268 requisition drops before receiving a legendary character, with their chances increasing as they approached this number.

What was the legendary character KNX received after 268 drops?

KNX received Morin VAR, a legendary character, though they noted that she was not the best character in the game.

What was KNX’s chance of getting a legendary character after 253 drops?

After 253 drops, KNX had a 6.78% chance of receiving a legendary character.

Why does KNX recommend using 10-drop requisitions instead of single drops?

KNX recommends using 10-drop requisitions because they guarantee a character with each batch. This is more efficient than single drops, especially for new players, as it ensures you will receive a full character rather than just shards.

What was the key takeaway about using the 10-drop option?

The key takeaway is that the 10-drop option is more beneficial for ensuring you get a full character, which is particularly useful for new players trying to build their collection.

How did the percentage chance of receiving a legendary character change as KNX continued opening drops?

As KNX continued opening drops, the percentage chance increased steadily. By the time they reached 268 drops, their chance of getting a legendary character had risen to 12%.

What is the Rogue Trader Shard Shop mentioned in the video?

The Rogue Trader Shard Shop is a feature where players can exchange their character shards for 'architech' points, which can then be used to buy items like codexes and other characters.

Why did KNX mention that Morin VAR might not be the best legendary character?

KNX mentioned that Morin VAR is not the best legendary character because she is not widely used in the game, and while she is part of their collection, she is not a top-tier character. KNX also noted that she was used temporarily for a specific team in a tournament but would eventually be replaced.