How are probabilities weighted?

Relative weights — '5' is 5× more likely than '1'. Total doesn't need to be 100; the tool normalizes.

Can I have nested tables?

Yes — a drop can reference another table. Useful for 'rare drop → pick from rare-item table'.

What formats does it output?

JSON (for custom engines), Unity ScriptableObject boilerplate (C#), or plain text for design docs.

Does it simulate drops?

Yes — roll mode simulates N drops and shows observed frequencies. Useful for verifying rare drops feel rare enough.

Loot Table Generator | DevTools Surf

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Example: Loot Table Generator

A worked example, rendered from real sample data. Sign in to run the tool on your own input.

Input

!Gold Coins:0:10-50
Health Potion:50
Mana Potion:40
Iron Sword:10
Steel Shield:8
Rare Gem:3:1-2
Legendary Armor:0.5
Mythic Weapon:0.1

Output

Entries 7 · total weight 111.6 · 1 roll per kill

Guaranteed
  ✓ Gold Coins  ×10–50

Item               Chance      1 in   per kill     per 100  Tier
Health Potion    44.8029%       2.2    44.803%        44.8  Common
Mana Potion      35.8423%       2.8    35.842%       35.84  Common
Iron Sword        8.9606%      11.2     8.961%        8.96  Rare
Steel Shield      7.1685%        14     7.168%        7.17  Rare
Rare Gem          2.6882%      37.2     2.688%        4.03  Epic
Legendary Armor    0.448%     223.2     0.448%        0.45  Legendary
Mythic Weapon     0.0896%      1116      0.09%        0.09  Legendary

Health Potion   ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
Mana Potion     ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
Iron Sword      ▓▓▓▓
Steel Shield    ▓▓▓
Rare Gem        ▓
Legendary Armor ▓
Mythic Weapon   ▓

Rarest drop: Mythic Weapon — expect one every 1116 kills.

About Loot Table Generator

Loot Table Generator preview - Game Dev tool

Generate weighted loot drop tables with probability calculations. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Game Dev collection.

Use Cases

Game designers creating balanced item drop probability tables
RPG developers implementing tiered rarity systems
Mobile game developers designing gacha/loot box distributions
Tabletop RPG dungeon masters generating random treasure tables

Tips

Set rarity weights — common items need much higher weight values
Calculate expected drops per 100 kills for balance verification
Add pity timer mechanics by adjusting weights after N attempts

Fun Facts

Diablo (1996) by Blizzard North popularized randomized loot drops in action RPGs — its loot tables were inspired by roguelike games dating back to Rogue (1980).
The 'pity timer' mechanic, patented by Blizzard in 2016 for Hearthstone card packs, guarantees a rare drop after a certain number of attempts to reduce frustration.
Gacha game loot tables are legally regulated in several countries — Japan's kompu gacha (complete gacha) was banned in 2012, and China requires published drop rates since 2017.

FAQ

How are probabilities weighted?: Relative weights — '5' is 5× more likely than '1'. Total doesn't need to be 100; the tool normalizes.
Can I have nested tables?: Yes — a drop can reference another table. Useful for 'rare drop → pick from rare-item table'.
What formats does it output?: JSON (for custom engines), Unity ScriptableObject boilerplate (C#), or plain text for design docs.
Does it simulate drops?: Yes — roll mode simulates N drops and shows observed frequencies. Useful for verifying rare drops feel rare enough.

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