In WoW loot terms, a “+1” means you already won one item in the raid, so your priority on later loot is lower than people who are still at 0. If you see “tank has a 1 on loot reserve,” it usually means that tank has already taken one item and may only beat other players who also have a +1, depending on the raid’s rules.

What it means

  • You win an item, you become +1.
  • On the next drop, people at 0 generally have priority over someone at +1.
  • Different raid groups use slightly different versions, but the basic idea is to limit how many items one person can take before others get a chance.

Example

If a shield drops and the tank already has +1 , the tank may still roll, but someone at 0 would usually outrank them. If only other +1 players are rolling, then the tank can still compete normally.

Why groups use it

This system is meant to spread loot around more evenly during raids. Some groups combine it with soft reserves, where certain items are pre-chosen by players before the run starts.

Quick takeaway

So, in plain English: the tank already won one piece of loot, and the “1” is a penalty/priority marker for future rolls.