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The Diablo 2 Resurrected drop rate formula calculates the probability of obtaining at least one drop after multiple attempts. It's based on the principle of complementary probability and is essential for understanding item farming efficiency in the game.
The calculator uses the drop rate formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the probability of getting at least one successful drop by subtracting the probability of never getting the drop from 1.
Details: Understanding drop probabilities helps players optimize their farming strategies, estimate time investment for rare items, and make informed decisions about which monsters or areas to farm.
Tips: Enter the base drop probability (between 0 and 1) and the number of attempts (positive integer). The calculator will compute the overall probability of obtaining at least one drop.
Q1: What is a good drop probability value?
A: This depends on the specific item and your farming goals. Generally, probabilities above 0.5 (50%) after reasonable attempts are considered good.
Q2: How many attempts should I make for rare items?
A: For very rare items (p < 0.01), you may need hundreds or thousands of attempts to have a reasonable chance of obtaining the item.
Q3: Does Magic Find affect the base probability?
A: Yes, Magic Find increases the quality of dropped items but doesn't directly affect the base drop chance of items appearing.
Q4: Are drop probabilities the same for all monsters?
A: No, different monsters have different Treasure Classes and drop tables, resulting in varying base probabilities for specific items.
Q5: Can I use this for other games with similar drop systems?
A: Yes, this probability formula applies to any game or system where you have independent attempts with a fixed success probability.