Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The new Throne and Liberty gearing system is far more complicated than the developers initially explained—and if you don't understand how the Watermark system works, you can waste hundreds of item drops without making any progress.

In this video I break down the hidden mechanics using data extracted directly from the game files by Kninebeat, explaining exactly how Watermark progression works, why so many players are getting hard stuck, and the most efficient way to reach Item Level 80.

- Track your Watermark here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oy44SFrb-W8SVZ0EixJfHzvOYFLgdPCftf3Lr3YqIvU/edit?usp=sharing

00:00 Watermark Explained
01:19 How It Is Calculated
02:49 Drop Chances
04:22 Why You're Stuck
05:42 Weapon Farming
07:05 Biggest Mistake
08:33 Watermark Calculator
08:59 Level 80 Odds
10:52 Total Drops Needed
12:40 Lost Progress
14:05 Starting at Level 45
15:02 Best Strategy

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