The underlying RNG mechanics of Divine Orbs involve a layered system of randomness with weighted probability rolls and hidden tiers. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Base Mechanics:
When using a Divine Orb, each modifier on an item is rolled independently.
Each roll has a base chance of success, depending on the modifier tier and its complexity.
Higher tiers and more complex modifiers have lower base success chances.
2. Weighted Rolls:
The base chance is further modified by an internal weighting system.
Certain prefixes and suffixes are more likely to appear than others within the same tier.
This introduces another layer of randomness to the outcome.
3. Hidden Tiers:
Some modifiers have hidden tiers within their designated tier.
These tiers have different, often lower, success chances for Divine Orbs.
These tiers are not directly visible to players, adding to the complexity of RNG calculations.
4. Internal Seed and Determinism:
Every Divine Orb roll uses an internal seed that determines the outcome.
While these seeds appear random, they are generated deterministically based on factors like time and previous actions.
Tools like Path of Building can exploit this determinism to simulate Divine Orb rolls and estimate probabilities.
Additional Factors:
The influence of Divine Orbs can be modified by certain crafting orbs and passives.
Some league mechanics and encounters may also affect Divine Orb outcomes.
Understanding these mechanics helps manage expectations when using Divine Orbs and plan your crafting approach accordingly.
Remember, RNG can be frustrating, but it’s also what makes Exalted Orb slams and perfect Divine rolls so satisfying when they land!
Do you have any specific questions about these mechanics or situations you’d like me to help analyze? I’m happy to delve deeper!