I realize you’re giving an example, but let’s make sure the facts are out there:
Who? | Grade | Loot Tier |
---|---|---|
Top 1 | A+ | Titan+3 |
Top 2-5 | A | Titan+2 |
Damage>=3.3% | B | Titan+1 |
Damage>=1.0% | C | Titan |
Damage<1% | D | Titan/2 |
Higher loot tier gives two benefits:
- More loot rolls. At Loot Tier IX, you are guaranteed three ascension mats (mostly farmable)
- Better odds of rare loot with each roll.
@Rigs general point is correct: if your allies report their loot on in chat, you’re more likely to hear someone with a B/C say “yea, I got darts!” – because there are a LOT more of them. In my alliance, 25 people get a B or C every titan. Collectively those 25 get more rare loot than the top 5 but–and this is the key point–over time you get better stuff at higher loot tiers.
I know this firsthand by comparing my main account (hitting 12* titans, getting A-C rankings) or my alt (hitting 9* titans usually, getting A-B rankings). The flow of mats to my main account over the course of six months is much higher. Higher loot tiers matter.