Raid Loot Priority
Quick answer: Three loot systems exist: Loot Council (officers decide based on rotation + need; best for hardcore), DKP (earned points, spent on drops; best for organized mid-core), Free-Roll (random within eligible classes; best for casual). Each has trade-offs. Top-100 clans use Loot Council; PuGs use Free-Roll.
Loot Council
Officers decide. Pros: optimizes raid progression. Cons: trust-dependent, accusations of favoritism. Used by hardcore.
DKP (Dragon Kill Points)
Earn points per raid attendance + boss kill. Spend on drops. Pros: transparent, fair. Cons: requires tracking system.
Free-Roll
Random within eligible classes. Pros: easy, no admin. Cons: random punishes consistent attendees. PuG default.
Tank/healer always priority
Defensive gear (tanks) and INT/spirit gear (healers) get auto-priority. No contest.
DPS roll
DPS classes roll for offensive gear by 'need'. Personal need > offspec.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best system for new clan?
Free-Roll until 15 members. DKP after.
Can I challenge a Loot Council decision?
Yes, but rare. Officer reviews context.