The Spire Watcher loot table dictates specific item drops from each encounter. Using it effectively maximizes raid efficiency and ensures fair distribution. Follow this strategic approach:
Analyze the Loot Table
Acquire the official Spire Watcher loot table, listing every potential item per boss. Note:
- Item Type & Slot: Identify weapons, armor (head, chest, etc.), trinkets, and tokens.
- Itemization: Determine primary stats (Strength, Agility, Intellect) and secondary stats critical for each specialization.
- Drop Mechanics: Confirm if items drop directly or require tokens (e.g., tier tokens exchanged for set pieces).
Assess Raid Composition & Needs
Evaluate your raid roster:
- Class & Specialization: List all participating classes and their primary roles (Tank, Healer, Melee/Ranged DPS).
- Current Gear: Understand existing gear levels and significant upgrades needed by each raider.
- Set Bonuses: Identify priority targets for tier set pieces and their token origins.
Establish Loot Priority
Define clear, raid-benefit focused rules before engaging bosses:
- Main Spec over Off Spec: Upgrades for primary roles take precedence.
- Significant Upgrade Threshold: Set minimum item level increase or performance gain (e.g., +15 ilvl or simcraft X% DPS gain) to warrant rolling/main spec priority.
- BiS (Best-in-Slot) Focus: Prioritize items that are definitive BiS for key roles/specs.
- Role Distribution: Ensure tanks/healers receive necessary survivability/healing upgrades; DPS prioritize based on raid impact.
- Token Systems: Assign class token priorities (e.g., token drops first go to classes needing 2pc/4pc completion).
Target Key Bosses & Items
Map upgrade paths per raid member to specific Spire Watcher bosses:
- "Player A (Fire Mage) needs Helm from Boss 3"
- "Main Tank needs Trinket from Boss 1"
- "Healer token priority on Boss 2"
Factor in kill order: Prioritize early bosses with drops benefiting multiple members or critical roles. Identify "flex" bosses where loot is less critical.
Implement Contingency Planning
Prepare for RNG:
- Bonus Rolls: Advise raiders on optimal bonus roll usage (prioritize bosses with their high-value items).
- Bad Luck Protection: Track raiders with long dry spells; consider weighted priority on drops benefiting them if significant.
- Alternative Items: Have a list of viable alternatives from other sources for core slots if specific Spire Watcher drops don't occur.
Communicate & Execute
Share the plan pre-raid: Ensure all members understand the priority system and their key upgrade targets.
During Raid: Loot Master (or assigned lead) swiftly references the plan per boss kill, facilitating rolls/distribution based on established rules. Quickly adapt if unexpected items drop. Consistent communication prevents disputes.
