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Quickly Identify Items About to Despawn

Use the Color Indicator System

Dropped items display a glowing color that shifts from green to red as despawn time decreases. This visual system lets you instantly assess which items need urgent attention without reading numbers.

Prioritize by Color

  • Green: Plenty of time—low priority
  • Yellow/Orange: Moderate time remaining—plan recovery soon
  • Red: Critical—item will disappear very soon

Check the Jade Tooltip

Hover over or look directly at a dropped item to see the exact countdown timer displayed above it through Jade. This gives you precise seconds remaining when you need exact timing.

Recovery Strategy

When you see red-glowing items, make them your immediate priority. Collect red items first, then work backward through orange and yellow items. This ensures you never lose valuable loot to despawn.

In Chaotic Situations

After a major battle or mining haul with many drops, scan the area for red indicators first. The color system works even when items are partially obscured, making it easier to spot critical loot in cluttered environments.