Do Master Lost Sectors Have a Higher Chance of Dropping Exotics?
Straight to the Point
Yes, Master Lost Sectors have a higher chance of dropping exotics compared to Legendary Lost Sectors. In fact, Master Lost Sectors have a 33% exotic drop chance, both flawless and not. Legendary Lost Sectors, on the other hand, have a 25% exotic drop chance for all Champions, and completing it without dying increases the drop rate to 33%.
How Are Exotics Dropped?
Exotics can drop from Master Lost Sectors, with a chance to earn specific Exotics in certain armor slots. Each day, the available Exotics for each slot change. So, you’ll need to check the daily drop pools to see what Exotics are available.
Dropping Exotics by Lost Sector Difficulty
Here is a breakdown of the Exotic drop rates by Lost Sector difficulty:
| Difficulty | Exotic Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| Legendary | 25% (non-flawless) and 33% (flawless) |
| Master | 33% (flawless and non-flawless) |
More on Master Lost Sectors
Master Lost Sectors have a time limit, with 15 minutes of playtime before any additional revives are taken away. The recommended Power Level for Master Lost Sectors is 1350, while Legendary Lost Sectors require a Power Level of 1320.
Farming 1,000 Voices
The infamous One Thousand Voices Exotic has a 10% chance to drop from the Last Wish raid’s chests, but there’s a catch – it can only be opened with Ethereal keys, which drop from Riven of the Thousand Voices, the final boss of the raid.
Nightfall Drop Rate
Nightfalls seem to have a roughly 50% exotic drop rate, with Prison of Elders’ chest (excluding the guaranteed "first loot" exotic) having an approximately 10% chance to award an Exotic.
Other Insights
- Completing Legendary Lost Sectors has an increased exotic drop chance without dying, but not when dying.
- Nightfall’s exotic drop rate appears to be higher compared to Master Lost Sectors, but this may not always be the case.
In conclusion, Master Lost Sectors have a higher exotic drop chance compared to Legendary Lost Sectors. 33% of exotics dropped from Master Lost Sectors are guaranteed, while Legendary Lost Sectors have a 25% exotic drop chance without dying and 33% with flawless runs.
Table: Exotic Drop Rates by Lost Sector Difficulty
| Lost Sector Difficulty | Exotic Drop Chance |
|---|---|
| Legendary | 25% |
| Master | 33% |
By mastering Master Lost Sectors and understanding the exotic drop mechanics, you’ll be closer to acquiring the coveted exotics in Destiny 2.