How long did it take you to get?
Just finished run 14 @ MP3 (aka 30% chance to drop) and still no drop.
After that many runs there is a 0.678223072849% chance of it not dropping. I'm one in a million! :D
Wish it didn't require 5 stacks b/c that takes far too long to get in Act 4...
Act 4 Keywarden PatternSource
10/17/2012 06:44 PMPosted by RaxZerglingHow long did it take you to get?
I've been running MP3 off-and-on since last week. I've managed to get the first and third keys pretty early on, but I've yet to see the second key or the Blacksmithing plans.
Soooo, I'll have to get back to you on that. =/
10/18/2012 08:40 PMPosted by RaxZerglingAnyone heard of a glitch/mechanic that if you ENGAGE the keywarden WITHOUT 5 stack that he'll never drop a key? I've been avoiding that just in case... just wandering if that was the case though.
You need to have a full five stacks of Nephalem Valor in order for the keys to drop. Same applies for the demonic organ pieces, too.
My apologies, but your reply doesn't answer that he meant the distinction between engaging and killing.
We know you have to have 5NV when you *kill* the target, but do you have to have 5NV when the target is first hit?
You are correct, sir. (MAH BAD.)
Let me check with our developers first. I'll return with a useful answer this time, I promise. :)
10/23/2012 09:50 AMPosted by SquaekersWe know you have to have 5NV when you *kill* the target, but do you have to have 5NV when the target is first hit?
Confirmed with our developers: you only need the full five stacks when you kill the target. The game checks for that requirement when the target dies, not when it's first engaged.
MP0, first try (yeah).
Wasn't even looking for it, I was just finishing the lore with my nearly new barb.
Those are the best kind of drops, in my opinion -- the ones you aren't expecting or looking for. :)
10/23/2012 02:19 PMPosted by SpincutDidn't really respond to the second question though about it glitching and NEVER dropping if you engage without a five stack.
(Keep clicking the little "BLIZZ" icon in the upper right-hand corner of my posts; that'll take you through each of the responses I've made in this thread. It's a super helpful feature, and it'll help make sure you don't miss out on any important information.)
As for your question, I followed up a little later with this:
10/23/2012 10:06 AMPosted by LylirraConfirmed with our developers: you only need the full five stacks when you kill the target. The game checks for that requirement when the target dies, not when it's first engaged.
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