Optimizing Citadel Runs in Patch 0.4+
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Navigating the Citadel endgame requires precise portal routing. Instead of tracking Incursion layouts manually, this simulator lets you model breadth-first search (BFS) connectivity graphs in real time. It calculates projected Divine Orb drop rates and Fragment yields before you ever consume a map.
Arbiter Progression Multipliers
The Arbiter kill count (0 to 4) fundamentally alters the drop weighting of every connected room. Below is the exact multiplier scaling:
| Arbiter Kills | State | Drop Multiplier Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Dormant | Base weightings (Floor) |
| 1 | Awakened | +5% Divine Orb chance on wealth nodes |
| 2 | Emboldened | 1.5x Fragment quantities |
| 3 | Ascendant | Modifier rooms apply a global 1.3x multiplier |
| 4 | Corrupted | Max-roll chance forced on all drop tables |
For T17 farming, achieving Stage 4 (Corrupted) before routing through your primary wealth clusters is mathematically optimal. Use the visualizer above to ensure no valuable nodes are isolated behind closed portals.