Some Lead drops are so broken. Why is it like this? (Moons Blessed Pool, Apocryphal Well + more)

MoonPile · January 2024

MidniteOwl1913 wrote: »

MoonPile wrote: »

WOW. After months of on and off trying for the pool on different characters, even ones under lvl 50, I finally tried another suggestion: make a completely brand-new toon.

So I did: a shiny, new level 3. At first I tried just the urns near the start, going in and out. Then I went all the way down to the end in the boss room where there are lots of urns. Logged in and out a couple of times. Sure enough, on about the 6th total run, I got the second Pool. Finally.

So, more anecdotal proof that new-toon smell attracts leads.

That's just so weird. I'll keep in mind the next time I have trouble mind you, but still, it's just so weird...

It really is lol. I'm using him to get more things before he's "too old", poor guy. Like, just got another Shrine of Dibella instantly (which I have unlocked, but hey, if I can get more for free why not!) *Edit: and two other leads, within minutes. This is like shopping. I'm convinced.

MoonPile · January 2024

Another update: I was able to get a bunch of pieces fully unlocked with the fresh toon and can confirm it worked for guildmates too. Someone was able to get the annoying Shadowfen kilt lead from nodes this way.

However, Liminal Glass for a second Trifold Mirror is still not dropping no matter how many times, on how many new or old characters I try. That WB is so difficult too, frustrating.

Irhak · January 2024

tomofhyrule wrote: »

DON'T DO THIS!!!

I learned the hard way. I tried to keep my codex completely full for the Ancestral Bretons when I was going for those and the Belts wouldn't drop, and then I got a nice run of 40+ maps with no leads at all.

Evidently the way it works is it rolls the lead when you dig up the chest. If you don't have it in your log, you get that lead. If you do, you just don't get squat. Dig them up as you go so you can at least sell the dupes instead of getting nothing for your effort. It does not curate your chances by having other leads in your log, it just ensures you get absolutely nothing unless it's the one you need.

And yes, it's pain. I just did the Akaviris and I ended up with 50+ leads (not maps, leads!) before my last one rolled (also daggers). I actually calculated that there was only a 1% chance I could go on a streak that long without getting one.

But seriously ZOS, curate these and never have this as a farming thing again. I want more Ancestral motifs, but i want to actually be able to obtain them without wanting to throw my game out a window.

Long story short - I did it. With just like 20-30 more maps. Since maps were under 2-3k I could do this. Now I'm free from those. Blackwood and later maps I will dig on the go.

SerafinaWaterstar · January 2024

Interesting about new toons. May give it a go with my one remaining slot!

Sone drops are awful. Or my rng is awful. Or both.

Still needs lead from slug in Coral Aerie, & last boss Bal Sunar. And Graven Deep. Even though I am lucky enough to have friends to run them (again & again) with me.

And never seen that shiny glowy feather. Ever. No matter how many griffons I kill.

Too depressed now to go and see what else I still need (but can I show you all my Seats of the Snow Prince & void stone anomaly thingies?!)

katanagirl1 · January 2024

I still have leads from both Fungal Grotto 1 and 2 that I have not got even once. I have run on multiple toons. It’s unfathomable.

EDIT: typo