Crests Bugged: Disappearing Loot & Early Raid Drops Issue

Loot and Upgrade Bugs Affecting Players

Are you tired of seeing the same item drop repeatedly, or finding that certain gear slots seem impossible to fill? You're not alone. Many players have reported a pattern of receiving identical items, such as cloaks or bracers, despite participating in a variety of game content. This issue goes beyond mere bad luck, as seen in numerous discussions across Reddit and official forums.

Limited Availability and Repetitive Gear Drops

With the introduction of season 1, activities like nightmare prey hunts and bountiful delves are meant to provide valuable gear upgrades. However, these activities are restricted to a few completions per week:

1. Nightmare prey rewards loot from the first two hunts per difficulty.
2. Bountiful delves require a restored coffer key, limited to six per week.

   While this can yield up to 10 pieces of champion gear in the first week, receiving duplicates can stunt progression. This repetitive loot distribution became even more apparent with the introduction of the weekly vault, where players have found themselves opening vaults filled with identical items.

Ongoing Bugs and Developer Responses

Interestingly, these issues aren't new. Earlier in the year, developers confirmed this was indeed a bug, not just misfortune, and they are working on a fix. Additionally, devourer demon hunters and augmentation evokers have faced challenges in raids, being unable to roll for main spec items. Luckily, a recent hotfix aims to resolve this bug, although players are advised to switch their loot spec as a workaround.

Mystery of the Cache of Keelas

A peculiar situation arose with the new weekly quest "A Call to Delves," rewarding players with a cache of Keelas treasures after completing five delves. Surprisingly, this cache can contain raid gear, including items from yet-to-be-released raids such as March on Keldon. This might be an oversight due to the broad loot table and the cache’s tie to the Del's bonus event, which occurs every 6-8 weeks. The event also boosts delve rewards significantly.

Gear Upgrades and Crest Losses

In addition to loot issues, players have experienced crest losses when upgrading crafted gear. This is especially frustrating given the reliance on crests to enhance gear since season 1 began. Despite the steady availability of hero crests, the full upgrading of crafted gear is hindered by these losses, most notably affecting those aiming to prepare for high-level mythic keystones.

It is crucial for players to stay informed and adjust their strategies accordingly as the developers release updates and fixes for these bugs.

The issues with crest losses during gear upgrades have sparked significant concern among players, especially early in the season when these power increases are crucial for tackling heroic and mythic raids. The bug manifests when players initiate a crafting order with their hard-earned myth or hero crests, hoping for an item level upgrade. However, instead of receiving their bolstered gear, the crafted item returns at a lower level, with the valuable crests vanishing in the process.

Key Points to Note

1. The bug affects both myth and hero crests, downgrading expected upgrades significantly.
2. Despite the crafting process appearing successful, players receive a lower-level item once the transaction completes.
3. There is currently no method to reclaim lost materials, even if customer support confirms the bug.
4. The issue seems relatively rare, though highly impactful when it occurs.

   For those affected, the loss of crests can delay progress significantly, disrupting plans to strengthen characters for high-stakes challenges. While the bug is not widespread, awareness is critical. Players may consider pausing gear upgrades until more information or a fix is provided by the developers. This careful approach could save time and preserve resources as the community awaits solutions. As these challenges in the gear system unfold, players must remain vigilant and share their experiences to help inform others. With time and developer intervention, these hurdles will hopefully resolve, allowing for a smoother and more rewarding gameplay experience.