Diablo III Ancient Legendary drop rate

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Now that ancient legendaries have been introduced, a lot of end-game is trying to acquire ancient legendary versions of your legendary gear for the improved stats.

An ancient legendary Cindercoat has 20-50% improved stats across the board

Assuming I only run greater rifts, what's the drop chance/rate for an ancient legendary based on my greater rift level? Is there a way to improve my chances other raising my greater rift level, like increasing my magic find?






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How often do primal ancients drop?

Primals have about 0.25% chance to drop. It is a very low chance. Don't be obsessed about them. They're nothing but regular ancients with maxed affixes.

Can kadala drop Primal ancients?

Primal Ancients can drop from any source of Legendary item in the game, including Horadric Caches, Kadala, and Kanai's Cube, but only after having completed at least a level 70 Greater Rift.

How do you get ancient Legendaries in Diablo 3?

Where to find Primal Ancient Items in Diablo III?
  • Greater Rift requires Rift Key to enter, they are dropped by Guardians in the regular rifts.
  • Try to be on minimum Paragon Level 400 before you plan to enter Level 70 Great Rift.
  • Equip a decent Hellfire Amulet and do not forget to level up using Legendary Gems.




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