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RNG

Gaming slang

Random number generator: luck. 'RNG' explains every drop that didn't and every crit that did.

Three weeks, no trinket, RNG hates me.

Won the fight on RNG, three crits in a row.

See also: Proc, Loot table

How to use it

  • Three weeks, no trinket, RNG hates me.
  • Won the fight on RNG, three crits in a row.

Related words

  1. ProcA random effect that triggers off something else — a weapon's chance on hit, a trinket, a talent. Short for…
  2. Loot tableThe list of items a boss can drop, with their chances.

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