How does looting really work?

[Ancient Mariner]

Originally Posted by lerzba

It seems as if I use a pistol to kill enemies, I get the best chance to get pistol loots, if I use staff, I get the best chance for staff loots, does looting work this way? Is it based on what weapon you use?

It's all random matey, don't listen to anyone that tries to tell you different. I have used many many different types of weapons and tried different theories all of which are bogus.

Just keep looting and the famed and cursed weapons will come.