Without reforging, IB weapons need higher drop rates (Destiny)

by Kahzgul, Tuesday, March 01, 2016, 16:03 (3028 days ago) @ Durandal

3% on Rocket launchers, 5% on the sniper rifle.

Given all the other variables in perk and light level, there needs to be a big increase in the drop rate. If you grind strikes with 3 of coins, you could expect two exotics in an hour, where as 4 IB matches might get you a single drop. I know I got a Sniper drop but sharded it because both the light level was low and the perks were not more compelling then my other sniper rifles. Same thing with the arms I got.

Exactly this. You don't just want any old sniper roll for PvP, you need that perfect roll, which means even a 50% drop rate on the gun itself is still like a 5% chance of the roll you want per game.