Hey everyone! I’ve been farming Strongbox Idols and currently using a setup with 4 Conqueror idols that boost the influence effect on both prefixes, and I have strongboxes openable on the suffix. One of my Conqueror idols also has the rare strongbox affix. Additionally, I’m using a 3×1 idol for currency and divination card duplication, along with several 1x1s that focus on increasing the chance for diviner and arcanist boxes. I’m considering swapping out four of the 1x1s for two 2×1 idols that enhance strongboxes guarded by extra packs and boost strongbox quantity. I’m looking for any tips or insights from you guys on whether this change is worth it. Thanks!
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If you’re looking for a solid setup, I recommend reopening at 51% to double the strongboxes in a map, especially effective when using containment. In my tier 17 runs with my aurabot, I went with 4 Conq idols—three with max map effects and reopening, plus one with rare strongboxes. I also use a 3×1 for maximum map effect and currency duplication. The rest of my small idols focus on increasing arcanists and modding for rare, rewarding monsters. This method has helped me farm multiple mirrors; you definitely want to roll for at least 200% more currency and avoid corrupted strongboxes!
From my experience, the best investment for farming is focusing on affixes that boost rare and arcanist boxes. The additional quantity from strongbox mods is helpful, but it can be tricky to balance. I’ve seen players do well just rushing through the first part of the glacier map, opening as many boxes as they can each hour without needing to reopen. Just prioritizing arcanist chance and quantity seems to yield solid results!
I think that while some players are set on running corrupted strongboxes, it’s not really necessary. Sticking to the rare boxes and enhancing their chances seems to be the better strategy overall.
Definitely a good idea to experiment with those idol configurations. The meta can shift quickly, and sometimes what works for some might not be as effective for others. Just keep tweaking things based on what results you’re seeing!
I’ve been crunching the numbers with our idol setup, and it looks pretty strong. We run 13 small idols for a whopping 800% increase to arcanist/diviner chances, which gives us about 61% on average. Removing the two lowest-performing idols does drop our total chance slightly, but adding those first two quantity-enhancing idols makes a significant difference. I’m not 100% sure how everything works together, but with some smart rolls, those strongbox idols could really enhance our drop rates!
Yeah, I’d agree with that! It’s not just about having a lot of strongboxes; the type of boxes matters a lot more! Focus on rare and arcanist!