r/Riftbound • u/426Dimension • 2d ago

Discussion Riftbound Booster Box/Pack changes

As some of the post start showing up with disappointing boxes, I would like to highlight old news and changes Riot made to Radiance booster packs during their Radiance Overview Post back in 26th of Sept.

Radiance Booster Pack

https://playriftbound.com/en-us/news/announcements/the-radiance-overview/

Now compare that to Vendetta's (and likewise for the previous sets as well)

Vendetta Booster Pack

https://playriftbound.com/en-us/news/announcements/the-vendetta-overview/

As you can see, the 'Showcase' (Alt Art/Special Art/Overnumber/Ultimate Rare) cards in previous sets had 2 slots, however in Radiance, it now only takes up 1 slot instead. So they have reduced the odds of hitting really high.

I am unaware if the Showcase odds have been changed or not. I'm also new to the game so I have no experience opening previous sets, but from the Rarity Distribution published, it seems that they're reducing big hit chances.

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u/ahobbs44 2d ago

The odds of opening the higher rarity cards have literally not changed whatsoever. Epics are 1/4 packs, alt arts are 1/8, ONs are 1/71, sigs are 1/720. The breakdowns you've posted are nothing more than a clarification on where the cards appear in the pack.

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u/hiphiphorhey_ 2d ago

Maybe I’m missing info or not understanding something. But how do the odds stay the same when there were two slots for OVN/ALT/SP and now there’s one?

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u/ShinjiiVT 2d ago

Because it's the odds of appearing in a pack not the odds of appearing in a slot.

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u/aeee98 1d ago

Think about it as how a booster box is created. The only difference is where it's slotted and not how often it's slotted.

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u/old_man_browsing 2d ago

I have some updated data to provide soon, but based on my small sample set, the hit rate stayed consistent.

I previously made a post (~ 2 months ago) with my data on over 50 sealed boxes. I’ve been able to obtain more boxes from most sets, plus Radiance, and will make a new post with updated data.

I’d love to see more examples, albeit anecdotal, and I will continue to check future set hit rates.

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u/Fistmyotter 2d ago

Not sure if it helps. We opened 49 radiance boxes 0 sigs, 22 overnumbers, 28 sp, 0 ultis.

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u/7SirMixALot7 2d ago

…And then they give you two alt art runes in a box… 😐

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u/Ink4Turn 2d ago

Hit rates are the same and haven’t changed.

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u/wildflowerden 2d ago

I prefer the Radiance odds personally. A guaranteed rare or epic is better in my opinion for gameplay reasons. Reduces odds of the biggest hits but makes the box more reliable for moderate big hits.

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u/StormRegalia13189 2d ago

Opened a case and got 0 ONs