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Get your rewards for slaying mimics!

While the Mimic Hunt event is active, any non-raid chest opened by a character level 3 or higher can spawn a Mimic. This includes even non-loot chests (that hold only quest items, etc.) and champion chests, but not Raid chests. Once the chest is opened, if a mimic appears, you are able to loot the contents of the chest as normal at any time, found where the chest was located (not where the mimic may eventually be killed).

The chance to spawn a mimic starts around 10-15% or so. Each time you don't get a mimic, the chance increases, but whenever you do get a mimic, your chance to get another one decreases. So the more chests you open, the better your chances. The final average % (without "bait", see below) appears to be between 15-20% or so.

Possibly the % resets back down to the starting value - the specifics of the math are unknown at this time.

Mimic CRs vary by quest level and difficulty, but know that these mimics are much higher CR than the quest itself, and can represent a dangerous challenge every time a chest is opened - if you have not opted for the mimic repellent, be on your guard every time you open a chest!

You can opt out of the event (for chests that you, personally, open) by speaking to Glynereth and getting "mimic repellent". This has no effect on chests opened by other party members. This effect lasts until you speak to her again and have it removed (or possibly just until the end of that event needs verification).

Mimic Hunt is supposed to be a recurring event, returning several times per year. In addition, during the fourth season of the Hardcore League, Mimic Hunt was enabled for the duration of the season, with a couple of important changes:

  • Chests did not ransack (see below.)
  • Mimic Repellent was not available.
Ransacked...

Other changes for 2017:

  • Players will no longer get mimics from a chest after opening or looting the chest six times, with mechanics similar to normal chest/loot ransack. On the seventh (or any later) attempt, the player will get the message "You have looted this chest too often to get a mimic." This is a limit per character, not per account. The six-chest restriction lasts for the length of the Mimic event; it does not reset overnight.
  • Mimics will not appear for a character if they are more than four levels over the effective quest level (up to six levels over the base quest level, if running on elite or reaper), unless the quest is above level 20.
    • The release notes state "four levels over the quest level." It has been verified that it is actually more than four levels over the quest level. This maximum only applies to the character opening the chest, characters that are over level do not prevent a mimic from being spawned and will still receive a Mimic Token if the Mimic is slain.
  • Instant death effects no longer kill mimics.
  • The bank deposit boxes in the quest The Stormreaver Fresco no longer have a chance to produce mimics.
  • The "Mimic Frenzy" event has been removed.

Recommendations[edit]

Good places to hunt Mimics are quests that have a high number of chests and/or can be completed quickly. (Remember that mimics will not spawn if opened by a character more than 4 levels above the adjusted quest level!)
Recommendations (in level order) include...

These quick quests include non-loot chests that can also spawn Mimics.


Related items[edit]

Mimic Token
Mimic Bait
  • Icon GoldDoubloonMimic.png Mimic Token - BtA, guaranteed drop per mimic kill, thrown-in style collectable
  • Estore icon mimic bait.jpg Mimic Bait - guarantees that the next chest you open is a mimic, single use
    • Mimic Bait x1: 29 DDO Points from the DDO Store
    • Mimic Bait x5: 129 DDO Points
    • Mimic Bait x10: 195 DDO Points
    • Mimic Bait and Mimic Repellent only apply to the person who has them active, and it must be the person to open the chest

Reward items[edit]

See also: Category:Mimic Hunt reward items for item details.

Killing Mimics awards Mimic Tokens, one per mimic killed to each party member. This only applies to event mimics, not to other mimics normally available in quests.

Each item is bought separately; lower ML items are not upgraded/upgradable.

During the event, Mimic Tokens can be turned in to Glynereth the Mimic Hunter, who can be found in the Eberron Hall of Heroes upper level, west side (just south of the banker and auctioneer) and in the Eveningstar Hall of Heroes.

Full List with cost[edit]

Available since Name Type Icon GoldDoubloonMimic.png
Mimic Token
2017 Creeping Coppers Certificate Creature Companion 100
2017 Slinking Silvers Certificate Creature Companion 100
2017 Gallivanting Golds Certificate Creature Companion 100
2017 Perambulating Platinums Certificate Creature Companion 100
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 1 Consumable 20
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 2 Consumable 20
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 3 Consumable 20
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 4 Consumable 20
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 5 Consumable 20
2015 Collectables Variety Crate: Tier 6 Consumable 20
2015 Mundane Mini-Mimic Certificate Creature Companion 100
2015 Malachite Mini-Mimic Certificate Creature Companion 100
2015 Oil of Strengthening Potion 20
2015 Caustic Oil Potion 20
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 4) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 8) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 12) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 16) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 20) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 24) Cloak 80
2015 Cloak of the Mimic (Level 28) Cloak 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 4) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 8) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 12) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 16) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 20) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 24) Belt 80
2015 Indomitable Wrappings (level 28) Belt 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 4) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 8) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 12) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 16) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 20) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 24) Necklace 80
2015 Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 28) Necklace 80

Collectable crates[edit]

20 tokens each

Creature companions[edit]

100 tokens each

Consumables[edit]

20 tokens each

Items[edit]

80 tokens each
Note: Each item must be bought separately, there are no upgrades available for items from this event.

Cloak of the Mimic[edit]

Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 4)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 4).png
(edit)
Cloak  4 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 8)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 8).png
(edit)
Cloak  8 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 12)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 12).png
(edit)
Cloak  12 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 16)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 16).png
(edit)
Cloak  16 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 20)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 20).png
(edit)
Cloak  20 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 24)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 24).png
(edit)
Cloak  24 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 28)
Cloak of the Mimic (Level 28).png
(edit)
Cloak  28 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens

Indomitable Wrappings[edit]

The belts are simply a massive Hit Point boost, including False Life, Insightful False Life, and Quality False Life. Also included is Competence Healing Amplification, along with a Yellow Augment Slot (empty).


For those interested in the final math...

Total additional hit points
ML 4 8 12 16 20 24 28
HP +19 +30 +40 +51 +61 +72 +82
Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 4)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 4).png
(edit)
Belt  4 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 8)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 8).png
(edit)
Belt  8 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 12)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 12).png
(edit)
Belt  12 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 16)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 16).png
(edit)
Belt  16 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 20)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 20).png
(edit)
Belt  20 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 24)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 24).png
(edit)
Belt  24 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Indomitable Wrappings (level 28)
Indomitable Wrappings (Level 28).png
(edit)
Belt  28 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens


Necklace of Glib Tongue[edit]

Grants bonuses to all Charisma skills except UMD. Practically speaking, it comes in 5* variants, all Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire.

For those interested in the final math...

Total bonus to Charisma skills (excluding UMD)
ML 4 8 12 16 20 24 28
Skill +7 +12 +17 +20 +20* +22 +22*
Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 4)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 4).png
(edit)
Necklace  4 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 8)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 8).png
(edit)
Necklace  8 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 12)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 12).png
(edit)
Necklace  12 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 16)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 16).png
(edit)
Necklace  16 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 20)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 20).png
(edit)
Necklace  20 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 24)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 24).png
(edit)
Necklace  24 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
  • Update 67.1
  • 1 day
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 28)
Necklace of Glib Tongue (Level 28).png
(edit)
Necklace  28 Bound to Account on AcquireIcon tooltip.pngBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Mimic Hunt, Turn in 80 Mimic Tokens
* Note: The ML16 / ML20 and ML24 / ML28 versions are identical, except for the ML restriction.


Iterations[edit]

2023[edit]

  • 18 May — 24 May

2022[edit]

2021[edit]

2020[edit]

2019[edit]

  • 2 May — 12 May

2018[edit]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cordovan (Contribs • Message• Cordovan) Source on March 19, 2018

The DDO game worlds will be unavailable from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern (-5 GMT) on Tuesday, March 20th to release a small update to the game. This update corrects an issue with guild chests and the Mimic Hunt, and makes a minor performance update.

The issue with guild chests and the Mimic Hunt was that guild chests were spawning CR 35 Mimics which did not provide a mimic token and made the contents of that chest unavailable for several hours.

2017[edit]

  • 27 September — 8 October
Quote:
Originally Posted by (executive producer) Severlin Source on September 28, 2017

I apologize. There was a bug fixed with mimics, but the side effect is that they are using boss scaling which makes them dangerous at low levels since they are scaled like a boss at the end of a dungeon.

We are discussing whether we can patch in adjustments next week.

Sev~

2015[edit]

External links[edit]

History[edit]