Improving Dungeon Replayability Through Item Roll Variance

[Slashignore1]

I would like to suggest a loot system idea that introduces a “roll distribution” mechanic for rare and above items to increase dungeon replay value.

When a rare+ item drops, it would still be the same base item, but its stats would be determined by a roll across a 20-step distribution range.

Each outcome would represent a specific percentage variance from the baseline item (for example from -10% to +10%), with each step having an equal 1/20 (5%) chance.

For example, the distribution could look like this:

1/20 chance: -10% stats
1/20 chance: -9% stats
1/20 chance: -8% stats
…
1/20 chance: 0% stats
…
1/20 chance: +9% stats
1/20 chance: +10% stats

This creates a fully symmetrical “high roll / low roll” system where every drop has a meaningful variance, but all outcomes are equally likely within the defined range.

The goal is to increase replayability and excitement from loot drops, since players will not only be chasing specific items, but also perfect rolls within the item’s stat range.

[Octosaur]

I don't wanna have to do extra runs to RNG a BIS drop for my BIS item.

What you've effectively done is suggest increasing the amount of times people have to run dungeons to min/max by a factor of 20. I also requires the implementation of an entire new system just to manage a mechanic that will upset a lot of people. The RNG of getting the right drop is already enough, and the reputation system exists to make dungeon runs more valuable. If you want people running more dungeons then put better loot behind the reputation system.

[Ubivakafrm]

I think there was something like this in retail, titanforging maybe? Players didn't really like have to run a raid 50 times instead of five to get bis rng on their armor