> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.osro-revo.gg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.osro-revo.gg/oldschool-ro/gameplay-adjustments/drop-rate-penalty.md). # Drop Rate Penalty
Item drop rates are adjusted based on your Base Level compared to the monster’s level. This helps keep farming fair and prevents players from exploiting weak monsters for rare loot. *** ### How It Works: * When a player is **significantly higher or lower in level** than the mob; drop rate may be **reduced**. * There is a **"safe range"** where players receive **100% of the server’s drop rate settings**. *** ### Drop Rate Penalty Table: | Player Level vs Monster Level | Drop Rate From Monster | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------: | | 30 levels above or more | 50% | | +15 to +29 levels above | 60% | | +10 to +14 levels above | 75% | | +6 to +9 levels above | 90% | | +1 to +5 levels above | 100% | | Equal level | 100% | | -1 to -10 levels below | 100% | | -11 to -13 levels below | 75% | | 15 levels below or more | 50% | *** ### Examples: * **Level 70** player farming **Level 40 mobs** (30 lvl above) will only receive **50% of the normal drop rate**. * **Level 50** player farming **Level 50 mobs** will receive the **full 100% drop rate**. * **Level 55** player fighting **Level 45 mobs** (10 lvl above) will receive **75% drop rate**. *** ### Important Notes: * This penalty system helps balance loot farming and prevents high-level characters from overfarming beginner maps. * It encourages players to hunt monsters **closer to their level range** for optimal rewards. ***