Paw of Opolla Quest-tion

[Grokke]

I have all the rings required for the Paw and only need the container from Vin Moltor under Qeynos. I've killed him two times after he says he has it and he doesn't drop it. I read on Allakhazam that you can just kill him rather than giving him the Kalish and Rat Meat Pie he demands. Was this changed on P99? I would think after he tells you he has the paw that it wouldn't be a random drop?

Any insight is much appreciated.