A New Event in WoW Significantly Increases Ultra-Rare Item Drop Rates
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A New Event in WoW Significantly Increases Ultra-Rare Item Drop Rates

The Collector's Bounty event enhances the likelihood of obtaining rare loot, while still keeping the chances low.

World of Warcraft introduces the Collector’s Bounty event which boosts the drop rates of ultra-rare items significantly. Players can expect a flat 5% increase for select items, potentially transforming the loot experience, although when starting from a drop rate of only 0.5%, the real-world gains may vary.

While a tenfold increase could inspire excitement, many players remain skeptical. They might rush into old raids, hoping for drops that still have a 95% chance of not yielding results. With four possible opportunities per character before the event wraps up on July 29, the odds may be in their favor if they engage in enough runs.

Despite the increase, Reddit users humorously pointed out that higher luck might not guarantee any items at all, having fun with the harsh reality of chance in gaming.

For a comprehensive list of affected items, refer to Wowhead.

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