Maelstrom Arena Drop Rate after Patch

JOChatterleyb16_ESO

Hi guys,

So basically I've done 9 clears of the arena since the thieves guild patch was launch, all in one sitting, and I've looted 4 winterborn hats, 4 permafrost hats and 1 maelstrom weapon from the final chest. My second clear I got the maul nothing but trash since... Does this seem completely broken to anyone else? I was told the drop chance is 50/50. I spoken to others before the patch and they said they got weapons a lot which makes me think there's a problem at the moment.. Anyone else getting this poor drop rate or is my RNG really bad for the arena?

Xjcon

Sounds normal. Terrible RNG behind a 1-2 hour grind per spin of the wheel. So fun!

pretzl

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Farorin

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

Molec

I've completed it three times now without a single weapon, its abysmal considering the mechanics that are actually in play there..

Azarath_tiberius

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

pretzl

Azarath_tiberius wrote: »

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

I agree.
At the very least, there shouldn't be more than 2 RNG checks and an item shouldn't drop in bad traits. A Maelstrom weapon, considering what is a prerequisite to obtaining one, should only drop in precise/sharpened and maybe Defending for those PvPers out there. It's absolutely ridicolous that I have to sit through 1-2 hours or more of some of the hardest conent in the game only to get an enormously frustrating "reward" at the end. A gear piece shouldn't even be in the final chest unless it's accompanied by a weapon.

ThatNeonZebraAgain

Azarath_tiberius wrote: »

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

AMEN.

Function

Azarath_tiberius wrote: »

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

This, or at least a way to change the trait on an item.

FilteredRiddle

pretzl wrote: »

Azarath_tiberius wrote: »

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

I agree.
At the very least, there shouldn't be more than 2 RNG checks and an item shouldn't drop in bad traits. A Maelstrom weapon, considering what is a prerequisite to obtaining one, should only drop in precise/sharpened and maybe Defending for those PvPers out there. It's absolutely ridicolous that I have to sit through 1-2 hours or more of some of the hardest conent in the game only to get an enormously frustrating "reward" at the end. A gear piece shouldn't even be in the final chest unless it's accompanied by a weapon.

This. This so hard.

jamesharv2005ub17_ESO

I tried vMSA twice. Its too hard for no reward. I wont bother with it again until they fix the drop rates.

ub17_ESO

Well, I'm 0 for 5 pre TG and 0 for 2 after...

IMO the last chest should only be jewelry or Mweapon

pretzl

ub17_ESO wrote: »

Well, I'm 0 for 5 pre TG and 0 for 2 after...

IMO the last chest should only be jewelry or Mweapon

In my opinion, gear sets should drop with every chest in vMSA. Only in Divines/Infused where it's sensical. Maybe add Reinforced into the mix for tanking-sets (not sure if there are any). Have Stage 6-9 have a 50% chance to drop Jewelry sets and have Stage 9 have ATLEAST a 90% chance to drop a weapon.
It's insane to be doing the hardest content this game has to offer and not get a *** reward after 5 successful runs with pretty good scores if I say so myself.

Molec

pretzl wrote: »

Azarath_tiberius wrote: »

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No, 100% is totally justified, considering that we'll still have to go through 2 RNG checks in order to get what we want. 1) Which item drops and 2) which trait

The RNG system of ZOS is the worst and it seriously needs to be changed, EVEN if they buff the droprate. Multiple RNG checks should not be a thing in MMOs.

I agree.
At the very least, there shouldn't be more than 2 RNG checks and an item shouldn't drop in bad traits. A Maelstrom weapon, considering what is a prerequisite to obtaining one, should only drop in precise/sharpened and maybe Defending for those PvPers out there. It's absolutely ridicolous that I have to sit through 1-2 hours or more of some of the hardest conent in the game only to get an enormously frustrating "reward" at the end. A gear piece shouldn't even be in the final chest unless it's accompanied by a weapon.

Xjcon wrote: »

Sounds normal. Terrible RNG behind a 1-2 hour grind per spin of the wheel. So fun!

That's if your build is suitable and you understand every mechanic well, if not you're looking at 15k gold repairs and a 6 hour time sink. It's 100% unacceptable.

GnGEmpire

did 4 runs since TG, no weapon nor jewelry (even though the jewelry's crap too), only body pieces of deconstruction.

Paulington

I'm on 250+ runs and not a single destro staff (the only one I need) but I do have multiples of every other in perfect traits, go figure.

The RNG is ridiculous and needs addressing. How ZOS expect people to farm six staves (what I need) is beyond me.

DRXHarbinger

Inferno destro is bugged. I do not know a single person on console who has one. We have every other weapon. Least you're guaranteed a gold one every week just for getting a score +350k. Easy enough.

JOChatterleyb16_ESO

Well I've done another 3 runs guys and still no maelstrom drop...12 runs one 2h maul time to give this game a break.

Thanks to everyone for sharing their thoughts on the subject

Kas

i always found it much better to get as many chars into the weekly as possible.
i think i now have every weapon with every trait available and most multiple times while runnign significantly less msa than others

jbcrocks

We need better drop rates or I won't sub or buy the dlc!

EsoRecon

Farorin wrote: »

pretzl wrote: »

I refuse to believe Maelstrom has a 50/50 chance of dropping a set. 5 runs now and not ONE *** weapon.
I vote they increase that chance to 100% for last boss...

Or at the very least to like 70-80% for the last boss.

No 100% at the very least.

Nikkiy

did 4 runs since patch and got 3x weapons from the final chest

-Sharpened Inferno
-Precise Dagger
-Precise Ice Staff

+ the weekly rewards

strikeback1247

Got a sharpened maelstrom 2H axe on my second run and a sharpened maelstrom dagger from the weekly. What RNG?

Xjcon

Nikkiy wrote: »

did 4 runs since patch and got 3x weapons from the final chest

-Sharpened Inferno
-Precise Dagger
-Precise Ice Staff

+ the weekly rewards

Can I borrow your RNG for 1 week. Please!

Apherius

i have only ...
- axe of maelstrom arena ... in prescice -_-'
- and all bad stuff of arena ... in wel-fited

OrphanHelgen

Was about to create the exact same post now, then I search for maelstrom droprate first and here I am.
Did 7 runs yesterday and one weapon. Its not 50-50!

OrphanHelgen

Nikkiy wrote: »

did 4 runs since patch and got 3x weapons from the final chest

-Sharpened Inferno
-Precise Dagger
-Precise Ice Staff

+ the weekly rewards

@Nikkiy was this with the same character, or did you relog and did on other chars?

OrphanHelgen

bumpp BUMP Im fgucking pissed
*** 10 times arena this weekend no drop

LadyNalcarya

pretzl wrote: »

ub17_ESO wrote: »

Well, I'm 0 for 5 pre TG and 0 for 2 after...

IMO the last chest should only be jewelry or Mweapon

In my opinion, gear sets should drop with every chest in vMSA. Only in Divines/Infused where it's sensical. Maybe add Reinforced into the mix for tanking-sets (not sure if there are any). Have Stage 6-9 have a 50% chance to drop Jewelry sets and have Stage 9 have ATLEAST a 90% chance to drop a weapon.
It's insane to be doing the hardest content this game has to offer and not get a *** reward after 5 successful runs with pretty good scores if I say so myself.

Absolutely agree.

darkstar2084

hmm i thought maelstrom weapons always dropped. I don't feel like completing it now, first time for me doing vet on the last stage

LadyNalcarya

darkstar2084 wrote: »

hmm i thought maelstrom weapons always dropped. I don't feel like completing it now, first time for me doing vet on the last stage

Unfortunately, there are people who farm it since release and still dont have the weapons they wanted.