Item drop system

The item drop system is a feature that allows players to obtain in-game cosmetic items through naturally playing the game and with no purchase necessary. This system was inspired by Valve's game Team Fortress 2's item drop system, but does not function entirely in the same way.

How to acquire drops
Items will drop on several conditions:


 * By chance after finishing a game.
 * Not all players will receive an item or chest.
 * Players can only receive one drop per game. One exception is when you level up, you are guaranteed one item when you level, but you also have a chance to get another item or a chest.
 * Longer games will yield a higher chance to receive an item or chest.
 * Players on the winning and losing team appear to have equal chances of receiving an item or chest.
 * Drop assignment appears to be random (unaffected by player performance).


 * By leveling up through the Battle Points system.
 * One cosmetic item is guaranteed to drop for you when you level up.
 * Chests cannot be obtained by leveling up.


 * By chance when another player uses the tools Shopkeeper's Surprise, Legendary Largesse, or Breathtaking Benefaction in Spectator mode.
 * Item recipients are chosen randomly across the server.

Other information

 * Only certain types of items can be obtained through drops.


 * Players in Low Priority queue will not receive item drops or Battle Points.
 * Certain items not found in the Store can be found in drops, such as The Soul Reaper. These are usually items from old Treasure Chests that are no longer available.
 * Upon receiving an item, different visual, sound effects and hero voice responses will play depending on the rarity of the item.