Neverwinter is reworking what players get for running its queues. The headline changes are better drop rates for mounts and companions, plus an extra reward slot for Astral Diamonds and another for Seals of the Dragon.
The developers stress that everything shown comes from a test version and could change before it goes live. They say they will tell players if anything changes. No release date was given, so it is not yet clear when the new rewards will reach the live servers.
What the queue reward pool contains
The announcement lists the reward categories along with how each is affected:
- Mounts: increased drop rates
- Companions: increased drop rates
- Insignias: unchanged
- Rare Enchantments
- Epic Artifacts
- Neck and Waist items tied to those Artifacts
- Companion Equipment
- Astral Diamonds: additional slot
- Seals of the Dragon: additional slot
Insignias are the only category specifically called out as staying the same. The developers have not given exact percentages for the higher mount and companion drop rates, and they have not said how much currency the new slots will award.
What it means for players
For adventurers who run queues regularly, the clearest gain is the extra currency. A second slot each for Astral Diamonds and Seals of the Dragon should mean more of both per run, which adds up for anyone saving toward upgrades.
Higher mount and companion drop rates should also make queues a more worthwhile way to pick up new collection pieces than before. Epic Artifacts, their matching neck and waist items, Rare Enchantments and Companion Equipment all appear in the pool as well, so gear-focused players have reasons to keep queuing.
Because these changes are still in testing, the exact numbers and the final reward list could shift before release. Players who want to make the most of queues will want to keep an eye out for the final version and its launch date.
Source: Neverwinter official news.
