I’ve been trying to get the Obsidian Rose from Fire Imps, which supposedly has a 5% drop chance. I’m already in hardmode, but these guys hardly spawn, and after taking down 41 of them, I’m still empty-handed. I’m not really into the idea of creating a new world just to farm this item since it feels like cheating to me. Is there a way to increase my drop chances or make it easier to obtain?
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To increase your luck with the drop, try throwing a pink pearl into shimmer, crafting some luck potions, or using biome-specific torches and placing a gnome in the area. You can also throw a platinum coin into shimmer for a temporary luck boost, which helps with all drops.
You should definitely make use of Water Candles or Battle Potions because they ramp up enemy spawns, including Fire Imps. Remember, you won’t be able to find it in crates, so farming the Imps directly is necessary.
Also, if you can find Imp Statues, they can spawn Imps too, and while the drop rate’s lower (about 0.25%), the spawn rate is much better, so it might balance out for you.
Honestly, you’re not far off with your attempts! Out of a thousand attempts, around 122 people hit this unlucky patch. Just keep trying; it’ll drop eventually. Doing something like building a bridge for the Wall of Flesh can also help as imps will spawn more frequently. You might just end up with an inventory full of them without even trying too hard!
Exactly! And if you keep up the hunt, you’re likely to fill your inventory before you’re even halfway through building the bridge. Just stick with it!