[GAMEPLAY] ARAM not giving Key fragments

Hethalean·Mar 18, 2016·17 votes·8,564 views

I know that statistics don't guarantee anything. However, they can point towards something being wrong when your error % is way off.

I've played 3 Summoner's Rift and gotten 2 Key Fragments. I know a few friends who total having around 6 games on Summoner's Rift and getting 3 or 4 keys fragments. I personally have played 10+ ARAM games with 0 keys. I know of no one who has gotten key fragments from ARAM (probably a total of another 10-15 ARAM gams). There are a bunch of Reddit posts where people claim to not have gotten any ARAM Key Fragments.

Is ARAM key fragment drop rate extremely low or bugged?

19 Comments

LinkunoMar 18, 20167 votes

I haven't received any key fragments from ARAM either. I know the hextech crafting guide said that key fragments would drop on ARAM and Twisted Treeline and that more friends playing means it is more frequent but I have played 5 ARAMs in a row with a 5-man team and received nothing.

Mega Charizard XMar 20, 20166 votes

The riot page itself says they should drop in ARAM, and I have played at least 30 ARAMs since the update and gotten 0.

Skoba1Mar 20, 20164 votes

I contacted Riot support and they said that winning 13 ARAM games since the update and not getting a single key fragment is just bad luck. I don't think anyone has gotten a key fragment from ARAM. I think it is a bug.

Cordel8a11Mar 18, 20163 votes

There are no rewards for ARAM, sorry.

SarkoniMar 18, 20165 votes

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There are no rewards for ARAM, sorry.

You can get key frags from ARAM and TT...the drop rate has to be lower since the games are much quicker typically. That said, I went 10 games last night without recieving a key frag in Summoners Rift duo q.

UTM NBMar 19, 20163 votes

I've played about 15 games, winning 11 in a row with zero shards. Not sure if winning is a req but I have and still nothing. ARAM doesn't seem to be a valid choice if you are trying to get keys. Just something good when it happens but I wouldn't play them hoping for drops. Disappointing since I usually play only ARAMs.

Edit: Up to about 30 games now with 24 wins and still zero shards.

TokkieMar 20, 20163 votes

I was curious also about it getting in arams, but can't find any confirmation regarding anyone actually receiving it but did find this.

"HEXTECH KEY

Keys, perhaps unsurprisingly, open chests. Key fragments will sometimes drop after victory in any matchmade game mode--unlike chests, you can earn keys in ARAM or Twisted Treeline. Three key fragments can be forged into a single key; you can also purchase keys through the store for RP. Key fragments drop a little more frequently when you play with friends!"

https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/207884233-Hextech-Crafting-Guide

BakedLotionMar 18, 20162 votes

Bro i just won 6 games in a row with 0 key frags. Premade 4 or 5. In NORMALSSSS.... I think the % to get a frag goes down significantly when you're about to get your third. Cause the first two usually come in a game or two.

HethaleanMar 18, 20162 votes

I noticed this as well. My first 2 key fragments came in like 4 games. Next 4 or 5 games, I haven't gotten any.

Flames99FuseMar 25, 20161 votes

It's a marketing strategy, idk if riot is doing it or if we're all just unlucky. The same has been happening to me. The strategy is that the last one is rarer because the speed of the first two make your brain think 'alright, keep going it'll be easier' when it gets harder, eventually you're supposed to give in and buy a key instead. Like I said, idk if riot is doing it, I wouldn't put it past them being a company and all, but it's still bm af.

BakedLotionMar 25, 20161 votes

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It's a marketing strategy, idk if riot is doing it or if we're all just unlucky. The same has been happening to me. The strategy is that the last one is rarer because the speed of the first two make your brain think 'alright, keep going it'll be easier' when it gets harder, eventually you're supposed to give in and buy a key instead. Like I said, idk if riot is doing it, I wouldn't put it past them being a company and all, but it's still bm af.

They admitted it gets harder as you get more in some other post. I don't know where it is but i saw it yesterday

Eclipse1337Mar 18, 20161 votes

Pretty sure there aren't any rewards YET.

HethaleanMar 18, 20162 votes

Here is hoping!

Chaotic SageMar 18, 20161 votes

They only drop where champion mastery is a thing I believe.

WadeWilson1337Mar 22, 20161 votes

I won 20+ games on SR since Hextech went live, and ive only gotten 3 fragments.

CilarenMar 24, 20161 votes

https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/207884233-Hextech-Crafting-Guide

when you click on the key button. its says: Keys, perhaps unsurprisingly, open chests. Key fragments will sometimes drop after victory in any matchmade game mode--unlike chests, you can earn keys in ARAM or Twisted Treeline. Three key fragments can be forged into a single key; you can also purchase keys through the store for RP. Key fragments drop a little more frequently when you play with friends!

ŘąηdômGąźMar 27, 20161 votes

10th Game today 5v5 Normal Summoners ..people have been gettin S / S- ive had an S today and nothing has been dropped ..pretty dissapointed to be honest ..i had 3 frags last night and nothing today at all.

magee101Mar 31, 20161 votes

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10th Game today 5v5 Normal Summoners ..people have been gettin S / S- ive had an S today and nothing has been dropped ..pretty dissapointed to be honest ..i had 3 frags last night and nothing today at all.

There is a mention by a Rioter somewhere on this board that says that keyfragments become hard to find the more you have until the month resets.