Knowledge of the Mystic Forge and Precs

Knowledge of the Mystic Forge and Precs

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Posted by: FFoley.1720

FFoley.1720

Q:

Is there any math involved within the mystic forge?
Can I do anything to increase my chances of a prec?
Approx how much gold would it take to throw items in and get a prec?
How should I obtain the item I’m putting into the forge?
Rares or exotics?
How should I obtain rares and exotics?

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Posted by: mercury ranique.2170

mercury ranique.2170

A:

The basic math is that you have a 0.78% change of getting a precursor if you put in 4 exotics (level 76 or above). this doesn’t mean that if you throw in 512 exotics you are garanteed to get a precursor, it is a change, so it can be 4 exotics and it can be a million, it all depends on your luck.

Looking at Greatswords (my target) I have seen that it is actually a lil bit better to gamble with rares you craft. The cost per rare is pretty low compared to the price on the TP. when throwing in 4 rares you have a 20% change of getting upgraded to exotic. But also an 80% change of getting a rare back.

This means that every 16 rares will result in one exotic (on average), unless you are unlucky, but then you get another shot cause you got 4 rares again.

Now why is this important??
if there is a 20% change on getting an exotic, there is a 0.15% change for that exotic being a legendary. (and if not you can use that exotic again to have another shot at it)

This means that out of 68 rares you got a 0.93% change that you end up with an exotic

Keep in mind that this is all based on chances. The actual result can and will vary a lot. will lady fortuna smile on you?? I cannot tell.

Arise, ye farmers of all nations
Arise, opressed of Tyria!

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Posted by: Battledoll.1803

Battledoll.1803

Exotics give you a higher chance than rares.
Rare: world boss event, guarantee one per event per day per account. sometime drop exotic as well.
Exotics: dungeon token and buy off from vendor
You can craft rares and exotic, and
You can always buy rares and exotics from trading post.