Guild Wars 2

Taken straight from the patch notes:

Fractals of the Mists

Changes have been made to the daily reward chests for fractals of the Mists to improve ascended armor and weapon rewards.
Ascended armor and weapons now drop more often from all levels of fractals, particularly as the fractal level increases.
Ascended armor pieces will drop more often than ascended weapons.
Ascended armor pieces will now drop in the form of boxes that contain a selection of stat combinations for a single gear slot.
Example: Defender’s Chest of Ascended Boots contains a choice of one pair of boots from the following sets: Angchu, Beigarth’s, Leftpaw’s, Wei Qi’s, Zintl, or Wupwup.

Pretty surprised we got any sort of improvement. Its a long way off from fixing fractal rewards but atleast its something. ^^

Just don’t expect this to be a significant increase, like 50% chance at ascended or fractal weapon drops.

These items are still meant to be rare.

I saw this and squee’d. ^^

Vol.7601:

Just don’t expect this to be a significant increase, like 50% chance at ascended or fractal weapon drops.

These items are still meant to be rare.

Yeah im not expecting it to be much of an improvement to drop rate. But the simple fact that its selectable stats from a range is a huge improvement. Shame they didnt do the same for weapons.

Spoj The Second.7680:

Vol.7601:

Just don’t expect this to be a significant increase, like 50% chance at ascended or fractal weapon drops.

These items are still meant to be rare.

Yeah im not expecting it to be much of an improvement to drop rate. But the simple fact that its selectable stats from a range is a huge improvement.

Yeah this was what had me happy.

Spoj The Second.7680:

Vol.7601:

Just don’t expect this to be a significant increase, like 50% chance at ascended or fractal weapon drops.

These items are still meant to be rare.

Yeah im not expecting it to be much of an improvement to drop rate. But the simple fact that its selectable stats from a range is a huge improvement. Shame they didnt do the same for weapons.

Yep, I also squeeeed when I saw this, definitely a huge step in the right direction.

Is there a database somewhere for players to input their reward chest drops? It would be nice to get some numbers about drop rates. Just wishful thinking I guess, I’m not tech-savvy enough to set something like this up.

Also, do these improved drop rates only apply to the final reward chest (the bouncy one)? Can ascended weapons and armor drop for the other chests, or from mobs?

Any chance that they are retroactive to unopened boxes?

Dietere.3476:

Is there a database somewhere for players to input their reward chest drops? It would be nice to get some numbers about drop rates. Just wishful thinking I guess, I’m not tech-savvy enough to set something like this up.

Also, do these improved drop rates only apply to the final reward chest (the bouncy one)? Can ascended weapons and armor drop for the other chests, or from mobs?

I know LOD had a spreadsheet they kept for themselves. There are other guilds who do the same. The drop rates were worse after fractured.

Previously, the ascended rewards are only from the final chest for the daily tier. Not sure if that changed in this patch, but I seriously doubt it.

Asia Skyly.7198:

Any chance that they are retroactive to unopened boxes?

You have the self control to leave boxes unopened!?! Very impressive!

Probably not retroactive though, unfortunately.

Dietere.3476:

Asia Skyly.7198:

Any chance that they are retroactive to unopened boxes?

You have the self control to leave boxes unopened!?! Very impressive!

Probably not retroactive though, unfortunately.

When the boxes have crap stats, yes. Honestly there is only one type of box I care for: Zojjas’s. Every other box is crap. I believe my guard has a Valkyrie scepter, which is close enough.

What are you supposed to do with Magi, Settler, Dire, etc. Boxes?

I’m extremely happy they changed how ascended items are rewarded. I remember on reddit there was a recent post about a guild tracking their lvl 50 droprates and there was a general agreement/similarities in the responses. I’ll definitely have to start running the lower tiers again to see the new difference.
Now what to do with all the boxes of ascended chests with crappy stats…

kmaeropa.3986:

I’m extremely happy they changed how ascended items are rewarded. I remember on reddit there was a recent post about a guild tracking their lvl 50 droprates and there was a general agreement/similarities in the responses. I’ll definitely have to start running the lower tiers again to see the new difference.
Now what to do with all the boxes of ascended chests with crappy stats…

Are you in game? I am at work and cannot check. I am foolishly hoping the change is retroactive. I know, I know… but what can I say, I am a fool.

Asia Skyly.7198:

Dietere.3476:

Asia Skyly.7198:

Any chance that they are retroactive to unopened boxes?

You have the self control to leave boxes unopened!?! Very impressive!

Probably not retroactive though, unfortunately.

When the boxes have crap stats, yes. Honestly there is only one type of box I care for: Zojjas’s. Every other box is crap. I believe my guard has a Valkyrie scepter, which is close enough.

What are you supposed to do with Magi, Settler, Dire, etc. Boxes?

Good point. Funny to think, though, about having too many ascended chests! #firstworldfractalsproblems

I’ve never tried, but I assume that you can’t salvage ascended armor? What if they allowed this so you could pull the inscriptions off and then sell them, kind of like how you can salvage the account bound exotic armor that drops now? For example: yesterday I got medium Armageddon legs dropped that I can’t use. I salvaged them with a BL Kit and got the inscription (dire I think?) and sold it on TP for like 4g. Very good return for an otherwise worthless reward.

TL;DR

Make ascended armor salvageable so we can make worthless rewards useful/profitable.

Dietere.3476:

TL;DR

Make ascended armor salvageable so we can make worthless rewards useful/profitable.

This was a common suggestion/recommendation on the CDI. Let’s hope something along those lines happens.

I’m happy about it, but I don’t think making them more common was necessary. What would really be ideal would be:
1) Scale the gold reward
2) Enable us to salvage unwanted ascended rings
3) Add more of a use to pristine relics. For example, perhaps add to one of the vendors the option to buy an infused ring for 50 relics? Also perhaps add the option to buy a fractal weapon with X amount of pristines?
4) Add attribute infusions just like we have with agony infusions. For example, +1 power infusion or +1 toughness infusion. I can’t see how this could ever be perceived as a way of being overpowered because provided someone somehow managed to even get six +30 power infusions, for example, it wouldn’t even amount to the same combat leverage that bloodlust stacks would.

I felt like when I posted on the CDI page no one was able to see anything that I’d write due to how freaking long everybody’s posts were and how fast the pages would fill up ._.

I’m glad they did something at least instead of letting us wait forever for changes.

Asia Skyly.7198:

Dietere.3476:

Asia Skyly.7198:

Any chance that they are retroactive to unopened boxes?

You have the self control to leave boxes unopened!?! Very impressive!

Probably not retroactive though, unfortunately.

When the boxes have crap stats, yes. Honestly there is only one type of box I care for: Zojjas’s. Every other box is crap. I believe my guard has a Valkyrie scepter, which is close enough.

What are you supposed to do with Magi, Settler, Dire, etc. Boxes?

Settler and Dire can be useful for WvW depending on your build and class.

Magi… yeah, I got nothing.

Purple Miku.7032:

I’m happy about it, but I don’t think making them more common was necessary. What would really be ideal would be:
1) Scale the gold reward
2) Enable us to salvage unwanted ascended rings
3) Add more of a use to pristine relics. For example, perhaps add to one of the vendors the option to buy an infused ring for 50 relics? Also perhaps add the option to buy a fractal weapon with X amount of pristines?
4) Add attribute infusions just like we have with agony infusions. For example, +1 power infusion or +1 toughness infusion. I can’t see how this could ever be perceived as a way of being overpowered because provided someone somehow managed to even get six +30 power infusions, for example, it wouldn’t even amount to the same combat leverage that bloodlust stacks would.

I felt like when I posted on the CDI page no one was able to see anything that I’d write due to how freaking long everybody’s posts were and how fast the pages would fill up ._.

About your suggestion for the pristine relics, making an infused ring is so easy (only once have I not had the mats to do it). What they should do is have 20 for an amulet (to keep it more in line with lurals) and 10 for accessories(earrings). They could also add the +5 stat infusions for 20 relics. Honestly all ascended gear and infusions should be available with those relics. It’s silly that the dungeon that requires a certain kind of gear doesn’t let you grind for it in a realistic manner. Also CDIs are somewhat useless when the devs don’t relate to the community it’s directed towards.

I shouldn’t imgine you can open old chests as these are different, a friend of a friend dropped a “Malicious” armour chest and only had the choice of condtion damage stats.

Seems they are completely new chests in there.

My unopened clerics and sentinels armor boxes didn’t change – didn’t expect them to. I resist opening them because I simply have no use for them atm. I’ll probably end up with a bank full of boxes soon >.<

the changes are really nice….
On the other hand no dredge change…. or maybe the usual dredge increase they didn t put in notes.

Change: every fractal map has dredge.
lvl 31 instability: a dredge tank appears instead of the mossman.

P.S: but tare there even offensive gear or only defensive?
Btw i bet fractal will be really populated from now on….too tempting to ignore….i really need some zerker pieces for my last armor.

Did a 50 yesterday, thankfully no dredge and a smooth team.
but all i got was a useless infused ring, sooo not impressed.

Do they not allow you to pick from all stat sets? I didn’t see Zojja’s on the list. Perhaps it was left off in the example? I hardly get drops as it is. I’d hate to be stuck with a box that is essentially as useful as the 5 Uroboros Loops I have in bank.

Saint.5647:

Do they not allow you to pick from all stat sets? I didn’t see Zojja’s on the list. Perhaps it was left off in the example? I hardly get drops as it is. I’d hate to be stuck with a box that is essentially as useful as the 5 Uroboros Loops I have in bank.

It’s seems that the stats will be separated into two categories Offensive and Defensive (just why? even in PvP people don’t go full defense >.>). So if you are looking for zojja’s gloves you have a 1 in 12 chance of getting the right box instead of 1 in 18 on the old system. However those odds are not representative of in game, but you get the idea.

On the opposite if you are looking for a stat you have 1/2 chances…and then you can craft the one you won t drop.

Way better for people needing a Whole armor.

P.S. did 50 Yesterday….uninfused ring again? not that i need ring but it still makes me thing loot table is bugged as before…..where lower levels had higher chances.

By the way: which personal reward level do I need to have a chance of finding ascended weapon and Armor chests ?

a post under this says he got 3 chests from 10-19….

I got 2 from 49-50 since release …..
Fractal has a long record of broken loot tables.

Even 1 year ago for some reason you got better drops at lower levels…(except skins).

I still haven’t received any fractal weapon, ascended weapon or armour box since the fractured update. Just rings and the tonic. Rng hates me.

Only ascended box I’ve gotten is from 19. I mostly run 29’s and some 30s.

haviz.1340:

I still haven’t received any fractal weapon, ascended weapon or armour box since the fractured update. Just rings and the tonic. Rng hates me.

I hate you, too. I’m jelly, kitten it.

I’ve gotten 2 ascended weapon chests from level 30s. Not a single fractal weapon. Tons of uninfused rings.

Been getting zilch or uninfused rings from 50.

Well I got a Raider Ascended Helm Chest yesterday from fotm 38 after months of crap and a infused zerker ring from 50.

Jeremlloyd.6837:

Well I got a Raider Ascended Helm Chest yesterday from fotm 38 after months of crap and a infused zerker ring from 50.

What stats were available in the raider chest?

Level 49/50 is notorious for being non-rewarding. Yet, they are in the tier where the tonic drops.

Lilith Ajit.6173:

Jeremlloyd.6837:

Well I got a Raider Ascended Helm Chest yesterday from fotm 38 after months of crap and a infused zerker ring from 50.

What stats were available in the raider chest?

All stat combos that have power or precision mainstat. So he basically got a zerker helm.

Spoj The Second.7680:

Lilith Ajit.6173:

Jeremlloyd.6837:

Well I got a Raider Ascended Helm Chest yesterday from fotm 38 after months of crap and a infused zerker ring from 50.

What stats were available in the raider chest?

All stat combos that have power or precision mainstat. So he basically got a zerker helm.

Fabulous.

Has the defensive chest access to knight stats?
They are nice for www.

maxinion.8396:

Only ascended box I’ve gotten is from 19. I mostly run 29’s and some 30s.

I just got one (sentinel stats:() at lvl 11. And I saw another one at lvl 10. Maybe ou should start doing lower tiers XD

And after running a ton of fractals again, I got nothing again. One ascended weapon drop with crappy stats my entire time from fractal lvl 1-50 and beyond. Just another part of the game that isn’t worth my time.

I got the healing powered chest in a 30 today, rest of my group all got 3 raiders chests and a defenders chest on our 50 – so 4 armour chests in one 50.

Healing powered chests are awesome all the “best” stats all in one tiny package. I mean who wouldn’t want Magis, Settlers, Shaman, cleric and apothecary gear! I am so excited I can’t even decide which character to put it on, hmm, I am going to destroy my zerker gear and go full guardian apothecary!*

*joking by the way, it got destroyed – instantly, couldn’t even tell you the name of it.

Noooo… why Annie? It has a nice White skin :p

I’ve gotten Healer’s and Malicious shoulder chests doing 40/50s since the patch so it looks like there are 4 different categories (heal power, condi damage, offense, defense). On the bright side celestial was available as a stat choice in both these chests so I guess that I could make some use of that.

More uninfused rings from 50!

We actually had 3 uninfused rings and 2 nothings in the fractal 50 last night. Such rewards!

IrisTheCasual.3742:

Noooo… why Annie? It has a nice White skin :p

No it was an armour chest No colours sadly.

I am definitly praying for more magis weapons though to transmute, the white skin is yummy.

ascended Worth 1 gold at vendor >.>

So far in 2 50, 1 uninfused ring and nothing. dat balance ¬¬
though the rare/exotic drop seems to be increased. 3 exotics last run, 2 account bound, buuut kittenty stats

AnnieGYG.6842:

IrisTheCasual.3742:

Noooo… why Annie? It has a nice White skin :p

No it was an armour chest No colours sadly.

I am definitly praying for more magis weapons though to transmute, the white skin is yummy.

My white dagger and staff look so gud. They’re the only thing I got in fractals that actually made me happy.
… I’d want another dagger Q.Q
Other than that, a flipping nothing (not even a ring) from 50s. I’m starting to lose the will to go on.

Changes have been made to the daily reward chests for fractals of the Mists to improve ascended armor and weapon rewards.

Ascended armor and weapons now drop more often from all levels of fractals, particularly as the fractal level increases.

kk well did over the last weeks 30 runs from 29,38,49 or 50
Drops are 6 rings where 1 was infused. rest of the runs nothing.

Today a 49 > un infused ring and 38 nothing.

I know that my luck in this game is realy small but realy? This is useless. Make the prestine tokens usefull and let say save 30-50 for it so that you can buy ascended from it. Because all that rng is just not funny anymore.