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January 2014 - Announcements Page

  • Patch Date: 21 January 2014
  • Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)

Combat Changes Edit

  • Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
  • Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
  • Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
  • Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
  • Using Portal Gems (the type that do not summon portals) now has an animation attached.

PK changes Edit

  • Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
  • Melee CB increased 5%.
  • Melee AR reduced 5%.
  • Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
  • PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.

New Quests Edit

Updated Quests Edit

New NPCs Edit

Viridian Rise NPCs

Updated NPCs Edit

No longer sell Mana Scarabs:

Major Item Tinkering Armature price changed from 1 alt currency to 100 alt currency:

Now give lore and hints concerning Access to the Viridian Rise (tell them "Viridian Rise"):

New Locations Edit

New Items Edit

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Crystal of Increasing Pain Crystal of Twisting Wounds Molten Coal

Cooking Items

Mana Infused Nightbloom Life Infused Nightbloom Vigor Infused Nightbloom Full Amber Infused Honey Brew Kettle Amber Infused Honey

Food Items

Honeyed Life Mead Honeyed Vigor Mead Honeyed Mana Mead

Objects

Blossoming Nightbloom Corrupted Amber Crystal Amber Crystal Scattered Notes Guardian of Oak Guardian of Hickory Guardian of Birch Guardian of Willow Guardian of Maple Guardian of Cedar Guardian of Pine Guardian of Spruce Guardian of Yew Guardian of Ash Ancient Statue of the Viridian Rise

Quest Items

Corrupted Amber Shard Infused Amber Shard Essence of Zerzelikyr Essence of Night Brier Essence of Wind Fury Essence of Norshuntyr Viridian Essence

Scrolls

Scroll of Cassius' Ring of Fire II Scroll of Eye of the Storm II Scroll of Halo of Frost II Scroll of Horizon's Blades II Scroll of Nuhmudira's Spines II Scroll of Searing Disc II Scroll of Tectonic Rifts II Scroll of Clouded Soul II Scroll of Ring of Skulls II Scroll of Viridian Rise Recall Scroll of Viridian Rise Tree Recall

Upgrade Items

Gem of Verdant Force Corrupted Amber: Bracers of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Pauldrons of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Helm of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Sollerets of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Gauntlets of the Corrupted Heart. Corrupted Amber: Girth of the Corrupted Soul. Corrupted Amber: Breastplate of the Corrupted Soul. Corrupted Amber: Greaves of the Corrupted Soul. Corrupted Amber: Tassets of the Corrupted Soul. Corrupted Amber: Weapon of the Corrupted Soul. Corrupted Amber: Weapon of the Corrupted Heart. Empowered Amber: Bracers of Life Empowered Amber: Helm of Life Empowered Amber: Breastplate of Life Empowered Amber: Pauldrons of Life Empowered Amber: Gauntlets of Life Empowered Amber: Girth of Life Empowered Amber: Tassets of Life Empowered Amber: Greaves of Life Empowered Amber: Sollerets of Life Empowered Amber: Shield Reinforcement Luminous Amber: Shield Fortification Luminous Amber: Helm of Healing Luminous Amber: Breastplate of the Bulwark Luminous Amber: Girth of the Bulwark Luminous Amber: Bracers of Thunderous Blows Luminous Amber: Pauldrons of Thunderous Blows Luminous Amber: Sollerets of the Storm Luminous Amber: Gauntlets of the Storm Luminous Amber: Greaves of the Tower Luminous Amber: Tassets of the Tower

Weapons

Stormwood Atlatl Stormwood Axe Stormwood Bow Stormwood Claw Stormwood Crossbow Stormwood Dagger Stormwood Greatsword Stormwood Mace Stormwood Spear Stormwood Staff Stormwood Sword Stormwood Wand Oak Stormwood Atlatl Oak Stormwood Axe Oak Stormwood Bow Oak Stormwood Claw Oak Stormwood Crossbow Oak Stormwood Dagger Oak Stormwood Greatsword Oak Stormwood Mace Oak Stormwood Spear Oak Stormwood Staff Oak Stormwood Sword Oak Stormwood Wand Oak Derubloom Wand Oak Corrupted Heartwood Wand

Updated Items Edit

Values adjusted:

New Spells Edit

New Titles Edit

New Creatures Edit

A'nekshay

Destroyable Objects

Elemental

Gromnie

Phyntos Wasp

Wisp

Zefir

New Dialog Edit

Town Crier

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."

Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding

Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

Niccolo De Luca

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."

Rand, Game Hunter

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Swarm Mutilators as the medium difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Armoredillos in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Golems as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."

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Media Edit

  • January 2014 Update 1

    January 2014 Update 1

  • January 2014 Update 2

    January 2014 Update 2

  • January 2014 Update 3

    January 2014 Update 3

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