Still getting empty mission crates in advanced solo zones. I banish merc. before looting and still nothing.
Fyi, mercs don't take treasure or gold from chests any more. Dismissing one before you loot makes no difference either way.
That's what I thought but when I petitioned it the first time it happened, they said it might be a merc. issue so I was being extra cautious.
happened to me tonight twice. each time it happened i got a piece of gear directly from the ornate chest plus the booty. the bonus item is not from the booty as it is not listed in the booty description.