Lothrik, a seasoned dataminer renowned for accurate Diablo IV build planners, recently shared a dataset shedding light on the elusive nature of Über Unique item drops. Although Blizzard has yet to confirm the accuracy of the data, Lothrik's numbers align with D4 Craft's findings from the previous year.
Read Also: Blizzard Slammed by Players for Introducing $30 Town Portal Recolor in Diablo IV
Drop Rates Post-Patch
Diablo IV streamer Rob2628 summarized Lothrik's insights in a recent video, revealing that the most recent patch did not significantly boost the drop rates of Über Uniques. The items, once deemed nearly impossible for dedicated players to obtain, have shifted to being merely very unlikely to drop.
Each class experiences varying drop rates, reflecting the limitations of equipping certain Über Uniques. Notably, barbarians saw a decrease from a one in almost 10 million chance to find the Harlequin Crest ("Shako") to a 1 in almost 7,000 chance. Despite the adjustment, spending countless hours exploring dungeons remains a requirement, making the comparatively generous drop rate from the boss Duriel (2%) more appealing.
Player Experiences Align with Data, But Questions Remain
Reports from players who have found Über Uniques after the patch corroborate Lothrik's data. While the items are now obtainable outside of Duriel's loot pool, the prevailing sentiment is that repeatedly defeating the boss remains the most effective method. Players had anticipated a remedy to the monotony of boss farming, hoping for increased accessibility to Über Uniques.
These items, not essential for progressing through the game, offer intriguing effects for creative builds. However, it appears Blizzard maintains a cautious approach, preventing widespread availability of these powerful items.
The confusion deepens with the recent addition of a crafting method allowing players to combine five Über Uniques into one of their choosing. This raises questions about the intended audience for such a system, given the rarity of acquiring even a single Über Unique, let alone five.
Related Article: Diablo IV Season 3 Feature Faces Unexpected Delay, Blizzard GM Confirms Holdup
