February 2018: AQWorlds - Design Notes (2024)

February 28, 2018

March Upgrade Bonus: Paragon Dreadnought

Upgrade with a Membership or AdventureCoins for exclusive gear!

March is the month ofEVIL!Starting this Friday, March 2nd, at 6 PM EST,buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or moreto unlock the exclusiveParagon DreadnoughtMarch upgrade bonus items!Get the Paragon Dreadnought gear and the exclusiveParagon Helm House+Dreadnought Bankhouse item with a 12 month membership or 12000 AC package.

12000 AC or 12 month membership packages: Paragon Dreadnought + House

Get more gear and save more of your real-world gold with our largest upgrade packages! Unlock the armor set and the house with our 12000 AdventureCoin or 12 month membership packages:

• Paragon Dreadnought armor
• 3 helms,1 cape, 2 weapons
• Paragon Helm House
• Paragon Helm House Bank item
• 7 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory

The Paragon Helm House has 6 rooms (including the exterior), plus an armor/character customization room (just like Yulgar's Inn). Gaze into the abyss while you contemplate your new look, then take a screenshot to show all your friends!

2000 and 5000 AC or 3 and 6 month membership package: Paragon Dreadnought Armor Set

• Paragon Dreadnought armor
• 2 helms
• 1 cape
• 1 weapon
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory

All packages will also come with the Paragon Dreadnought character page badge, so you can show all your friends who the most loyal member of the Undead Legion REALLY is. The March bonus gear goes rare April 6th, 2018.

February Upgrade Bonus Prize Winners Chosen Tomorrow

Back in March of 2017, we started a new upgrade incentive to show our appreciation for all the heroes supporting AdventureQuest Worlds. This year, we're doing the same... with a twist!

Each month, we will choose FIVE winners from among the list of people who upgraded the previous month. Winners will find a note in their inventory with details on how to contact us with their prize choice.They will get to choose one thing from the following list:

1. 1Epic Item of Donated Awesomenessticket
2. 5 More bank, inventory, and house spaces (over the cap, if they are already maxed out)
3. A 20% boost to one weapon of their choice (that they already own)
4. 2000 AdventureCoins
5. 1 month membership

And because we know not everyone is able to upgrade every month, we will ALSO choose 1 person from the list of all theeveryonewho logged in within the last 30 days. They'll receive the same prizes listed above.

Prize FAQ

Where will I see the note? What will it look like?

Winners will see the note in the Miscellaneous Items tab in their inventory. It will look something like this: "January 2018 Golden Ticket"

If I already won the Ultimate Item of Donated Awesomeness, can I win the Epic one?

Yes, you sure can!(If you're that lucky, we have a couple favors to ask...)

Are there limitations to the boost I can pick?

You can only choose an item(weapon, helm, cape, armor, etc)you currently own. It cannot already have a boost on it.

Available boosts are: Gold, XP, Class Points, Rep, Racial(increased dmg to humans, dragons, etc)

Can an upgraded account win the "log in" prize?

We went back and forth on this. Short answer: no.
Long answer:The pool of 5 winners is only drawn from people who upgraded in the previous month. If you did not, then you're elgible for the "log in" pool.

We know there are some of you who wouldloveto buy a membership or ACs, but just can't. Real life happens (and so do bills). We want all our free players to have a chance to win awesome prizes like this, too.

UltimateEpic Item of Donated Awesomeness

Back in 2012, heroes who spun the Wheel of Doom had a chance to get the Ultimate Item of Donated Awesomeness. Anyone with the UIoDA could choose one item from a list of items donated by other, SUPER generous heroes. For years, you guys have been asking us to bring back the UIoDA. And now... we HAVE!

The Epic Item of Donated Awesomeness is the exact same thing... only you have a chance to get it by upgrading your account with an AdventureCoin or Membership package.(Or a smaller chance just by logging into the game!)

The list below is a sample of items donated by your fellow AQWorlds heroes. If you log in and find an Epic Item of Donated Awesomeness in your inventory, follow the instructions on it to claim your prize.

Sample list of items

Want something that's not listed above?If you get the Epic Item of Donated Awesomeness, follow the instructions on the item description and ask the team. They'll see if one is available!

Want to Donate Your Items?

Want to donate one of your rare items? Email your username and the list of items you'd like to donate to: [emailprotected]!

We will contact prospective donators before removing items, so be sure to send the email from an address you check regularly. Once you donate an item, you will no longer be able to buy it back from your Buy Back Shop, so be sure before you say "yes"!

February 28, 2018

Confirm your Email, Get Rewarded

Get a Free Event Rare Helm with a Confirmed Email

The gift-giving starts early this week! Get the FREE event rare Dark Spikes of Envy helm when you confirm your email address and log in between March 1st and March 31st! If your email is already confirmed, BONUS! You get the helm automatically upon logging in tomorrow.*

The helm is tagged 0 AC, so you can store it for free FOREVER! The in-game helm does not include a face, so whatever expression you have on your armor will shine through.

*Captain Rhubarb will start sending them out some time tomorrow afternoon.

Update your AQW Account with an active email address

1. Head tohttp://account.aqworlds.com/
2. Enter yourUsernameandPassword, thenLogin
3. Click on theChange Emaillink on the left
4. Insert yourNew Email, andRetype New Email, andSubmit(see picture below)
5. In a bit, you should have an email in your inbox from:AdventureQuest Worlds MMORPG ([emailprotected])with a subject line of: =AQW= AdventureQuest Worlds Confirmation

Confirm that you will get the AQW Weekly Newsletter

1. Go back tohttp://account.aqworlds.com/
2. Enter yourUsernameandPassword, thenLogin
   
3. Click on theNewsletterlink on the left.
4. If your Status reads as "unconfirmed" please click:Resend Email(see picture below)
   
5. In a little while, you should have an email in your inbox from:AdventureQuest Worlds MMORPG ([emailprotected])with a subject line of:=AQW= AdventureQuest Worlds Confirmation
6. Click the “CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT” link in that emailand you’re all set!

February 26, 2018

Patch Notes Extras! - Drop Rates

Get the Details on Drop Rates!

When you complete a quest or fight a monster, often there's a chance for an item to drop as a reward. The engine works in mysterious ways, but this isn't one of them. Read on to learn about drop rates, how they work, and... a bit ofmath!

Main Points to Remember

Real life Luck (and the RNG) are at play.RNG stands for "random number generator." Each time the game checks to see if you should get a reward, a digital die is rolled and a number chosen. If that number meets certain criteria, you get the prize. Sometimes, you just have to be lucky.

Drop rates are not cumulative.If an item has a drop rate of 0.5%, it does not mean that once you killed the monster it drops from 200 times, that you are guaranteed to get the drop. It means you have a 0.5% chance to get the drop each time you kill him.

It’s like a 200 sided die. Just because you rolled a 10 this time, that didn’t remove the 10 from the die. You have a 1 in 200 chance to roll that 10 every single throw.

Stack Limits + Drop rates.For quests where the rewards the “You will receive, at random” -type, there is one thing which will affect the drop rate.

Example: the "Mine Crafting" quest. The quest drops 7 different metals as rewards. Each time you turn in the quest, each metal has a 1 in 7 chance to fall out... until you hit the stack limit for a given metal. After that, you cannot receive that metal anymore. So it becomes a 1 in 6 chance, and so on as you hit the stack limit for each metal.

For quests where the rewards are “You may receive, at random,” we’re back to the 200 sided die. Each turn in has X% drop rate.

The Myth of Altered Drop Rates

There are many rumors about items or actions that can affect drop rates but... it just doesn’t happen.

• Using necromancer will not nerf the drop rates.
• Not using skills will not increase the drop rates.
• Someone else in the room having the item will not increase or decrease the rate.

None of the common myths you have heard will affect drop rates. The drop rates are what they are.

But X Item Won't Drop for Me!

There is one thing which may interfere with items dropping (not drop RATES, just item dropping period): a stuffed cache! Not clearing your cache is responsible for more bugs, derps, burps, blerps and hiccups than anything else.

If things are going wrong, the best first step you can take is to clear your cache first to see if that resolves it. Here is a handy-dandy Cache Guide if you need help with how to clear cache for your browser.

February 26, 2018

AQWorlds Patch Notes

Check the list of bug fixes to see what the team has addressed

Reens, Cemaros and the AQW Bug Hunter team are busy squashing the bugs you submit each week to the Bug Tracker at www.Artix.com/bugs.

Check back weekly to see if the bug you reported has been addressed. Please remember that not all bugs are "easy fixes" so some reported and confirmed bugs from each week may not be on the fixed list as they will require more time or a different person to fix them.

If you would like to know how the reports go from you to fixed, check this page:
http://www.aq.com/lore/guides/BugReportFAQ

Bug fixes: February 26, 2018

1. Fixed the derps that snuck in on the prologue.
2. Skullcap in Doomwood II shop can now be purchased.
3. Dual Oblivion Maces of Nulgath have a new description.
4. Pastel Skyguard Captain foot fixed.
5. Chaorrupted Lycan Hunter art fixes.
6. Gridiron Game Gear art fixes.
7. Zombie Gunslinger art fixes.
8. Evil Shop in Shadowfall has returned.
9. Zorbak has been put back in his proper cage.
10. Warlic now responds to quest Speak To The Blue Mage.
11. Nulgath is now purged of the last remnants of Miltonius.

Class Updates from Arklen and team!
Arklen and the Class Design Team will now also be giving some information*** on what they work on each week. Arklen would also like to let you know you can give him feedback on classes on his twitter - @Arklen_AE

Classic Soul Cleaver/Classic Exalted Soul Cleaver

• Blood Price - No longer gives a random Damage over Time.
• Blood Price - Now gives the correct 75% damage increase

Class Team Note: Over the upcoming weeks, a few class skill icons will be getting updated.

***Obviously secret things like details of unreleased classes won’t appear here.
****Classes may be subject to change, determined by player feedback. DNs will be posted in that event.

February 20, 2018

Building a Better Prologue

Swordhaven and ShadowFall Level Up

Return to Swordhaven and Shadowfall this weekend as we rebuild and revitalize two of the most popular areas (and more!) in Lore with a smoother progression and new shop and farming rewards.

This week's revitalization changes take place in:

• PortalUndead
• WarHorc
• SwordhavenUndead
• CastleUndead
• ShadowFall
• ChaosCrypt
• Castle
• Prison
• ForestChaos

Changes to these areas include...

• Adding more "Guide Notes"like you see in Robina's text box in Swordhaven Undead, to help new heroes understand where to go next.
• Updating many NPCs text boxes to help guide new heroes through zones.
• Adding anEnhancement Shop and instructionsto Cleric Dawn, so new heroes have one visible and handy before entering battle.
• Monster level adjustments, to better match new heroes' levels as they play through the opening areas.
• Updating item levels in the Chaos Shop:most new heroes are only level 5 when they unlock this. We're adjusting levels give them a few rewards sooner, but also give them a reason to come back to the shop as they level up.
• Hiding "bonus NPCs" until new heroes have played through the zones at least once.

Featured Armor Set: Dark Knight of ShadowFall

This weekend, find the Dark Knight of ShadowFall armor in the Featured Gear Shop in your game menu. Buy the armor for 1000 AdventureCoins to unlock the rest of the set for free in Battleon's Curio Shop.(Each of the accessories will cost 0 ACs, so you can store them in your bank for free, forever!) This set will be permanently available.

The set includes:

• Dark Knight of ShadowFall armor
• Dark Knight's Blade
• Dark Knight's Spear
• Dark Knight's Crested Helm
• Dark Knight's Helm
• Evil Horns of the Dark Knight
• Evil Horns + Locks of the Dark Knight
• Dark Knight's Hair
• Dark Knight's Horns
• Dark Knigh's Face Morph

New Evil Rewards are SO GOOD

Theeeeeeeeey're great!This weekend,complete Empress Gravelyn's daily quest,Inquisitor Inquiryfor a chance to get the pieces of theGolden Knight of ShadowFallset.

Then battle the Undead Giant in /SwordhavenUndead for a chance to get the pieces of theRoyal Knight of Swordhavenset!

Each of these sets will be available forever, so if you can't get them this weekend, you've got plenty of time.

2009's Horc War Returns

This weekend, answer Cleric Dawn’s call! The Greenguard Horc tribe has been quiet since 2009… but this week, Dawn needs your help to prevent them from over-running her Portal and reaching BattleOn!

If you were around back in the early days of AQWorlds, you might remember our micro-wars. These zones and their rewards were never intended to go perma-rare, so this week we'll be returning a permanent, static version of the Horc War (and over the next few months, we'll add the rest back in, as well).

If you're a more experienced Hero, we've got you covered. We've expanded the Horc War map and added increasingly difficult Horc monsters.., including the level 75 General Drox Ironhide. Get the item drops from the Horc Warriors, then battle the higher level mobs for a chance to get runes that will let you increase their damage ranges (and a small boost to gold)!

Why Go Back to Old Zones?

Good question! In the last (close to) 10 years, we've introduced over 1,000 unique zones, 3,000+ monsters, and almost more gear than a hero can count. With your help, we've had an incredible amount of amazing adventures, and have built a game we are truly proud of. But just like a Hero never stops training, WE never stop working to improve what we’ve built. Join us this weekend, as we introduce changes designed to help new and experienced heroes enjoy opening zones of our story and the towns of Swordhaven and Shadowfall.

February 19, 2018

AQWorlds Patch Notes

Check the list of bug fixes to see what the team has addressed

Reens, Cemaros and the AQW Bug Hunter team are busy squashing the bugs you submit each week to the Bug Tracker at www.Artix.com/bugs.

Check back weekly to see if the bug you reported has been addressed. Please remember that not all bugs are "easy fixes" so some reported and confirmed bugs from each week may not be on the fixed list as they will require more time or a different person to fix them.

If you would like to know how the reports go from you to fixed, check this page:
http://www.aq.com/lore/guides/BugReportFAQ

Bug fixes: February 19, 2018

1. Alteon's Royal Armor has a more fitting description now.
2. One-Eyed Drow Helm +5 highlights have been darkened some. (We can’t go too far with it or it will lose the quality the artist wanted it to have)
3. Gold Parade Helm & Blue Parade Helm are now just ACs, no more merge requirements.
4. Pastel Skyguard Captain art fixes.
5. Ripper Kangaroo moved a little to the side because he was HUGE and blocked the player.
6. Paladin's Benediction got some CC updates.
7. Swank Ultrahat got some CC updates.

Class Updates from Arklen and team!
Arklen and the Class Design Team will now also be giving some information*** on what they work on each week. Arklen would also like to let you know you can give him feedback on classes on his twitter - @Arklen_AE

Void Highlord

• ‘Armageddon’ - ‘Arbiter’s Wrath’ now gives 30% crit damage
• ‘Armageddon’ - ‘Arbiter’s Wrath’ duration now lasts for 8 seconds

Arachnomancer

• ‘Slingshot Web’ - Description has been updated.

Artifact Hunter

• ‘Destiny or Doom’ - Description has been updated.

***Obviously secret things like details of unreleased classes won’t appear here.
****Classes may be subject to change, determined by player feedback. DNs will be posted in that event.

February 16, 2018

Journey To NibbleOn

Hometown of Moglins

Moglins are one of Lore’s most recognizable creatures; they are healers, magicians, caretakers, and sometimes battle companions. This week, journey to NibbleOn, the village Moglins call home, and learn more about the race that has helped you so often on your adventures (and lend a hand to defend it from invaders out to steal their magic… and moglinberries)!

Frostvale may be cool, but this... is... NIBBLEON!

The town of Battleon has always been your hero’s hometown in AdventureQuest Worlds. But this weekend, for the first timeever,you’re invited to visit the moglins’ main hometown: NibbleOn!

Meet the Moglins

NibbleOn is full of like... and moglins! You'll meet a new cast of characters in the moglin hometown:

• Buttonthe Adorable Greeter Moglin
• Thistlethe Potion Moglin
• Cometthe Flying Treasure Hunter Moglin
• Bixxthe Innkeeper
• Pherothe Pet Store Owner
• Zifwin the Colorfulthe Rainbow Mage
• Nelthe Lorekeeper
• Tikathe Hut Seller
• Zavnixthe Dark Makai(!!!)
• Herpthe derp moglin

SUPER SECRET SPOILER: we have some pretty cool ideas for expanding NibbleOn in the future. Stryche, the head of HeroMart, is vital to these plans and future additions.

Merch from the Moglins

There are 27 new items coming this weekend in the town of NibbleOn (give or take a few that the Makai made off with)! Talk to the different shop vendors, complete their quests, and take on monsters (like the cute-but-deadly DoomKitten) to get fierce, funny, and fuzzy rewards!

Get your /Party On with New Holiday Items

Our month of holiday celebrations continue with all-new gear. Find theCarnival of Love,Cupid’s Toga,andArmure l’Amourarmorsets this weekend in the Featured Item Shop in your game menu. Check out theGold Parade armor setin the Yokai New Year Shop.*

*Only avilableonly during our Hero’s Heart Day, Yokai New Year, and Carnaval events each year.

February 12, 2018

AQWorlds Patch Notes

Check the list of bug fixes to see what the team has addressed

Reens, Cemaros and the AQW Bug Hunter team are busy squashing the bugs you submit each week to the Bug Tracker at www.Artix.com/bugs.

Check back weekly to see if the bug you reported has been addressed. Please remember that not all bugs are "easy fixes" so some reported and confirmed bugs from each week may not be on the fixed list as they will require more time or a different person to fix them.

If you would like to know how the reports go from you to fixed, check this page:
http://www.aq.com/lore/guides/BugReportFAQ

Bug fixes: February 12, 2018

1. Brew Potion button for “Speak to Alina” now awards quest item instead of sending you to /alchemy.
2. Pink Neon Heart (L) house item loads now.
3. Derp Llama Face no longer thinks its an Alien Overlord.
4. Little Wyrm Of Time no longer decapitates himself.
5. Gong Ji Zhanshi Side Blades no longer fly off your body.
6. Endgame Upset Gear blue lines removed.
7. Void Ripper Scythe fits in the hand now.
8. Prismatic Elf female art fixes.
9. ArchMage of Nulgath Helm no longer has purple outlines.
10. In Seraph map, Ada now has a button to get you back to Adventus if you have finished the story.
11. Graveyln no longer requires you to be evil to use the back button.
12. Traitor Lieutenant now fits in his portrait.
13. First cutscene in Lunacover remade so it no longer lags/locks things up.

Class Updates from Arklen and team!
Arklen and the Class Design Team will now also be giving some information*** on what they work on each week. Arklen would also like to let you know you can give him feedback on classes on his twitter - @Arklen_AE

• Nothing to report, but as always, Arklen would love to hear your feedback on his twitter.

***Obviously secret things like details of unreleased classes won’t appear here.
****Classes may be subject to change, determined by player feedback. DNs will be posted in that event.

February 07, 2018

Hero's Heart Day 2018 is Here!

Sometimes the best pairings don’t make sense.

Recipe for love: Vordred the PaladinSlayer + Beleen + Cupid’s Cursed Arrows!Beleen loves everyo- wait… Vordred?! This weekend, log in and fight to help your old enemy win the hand of his Pink Princess (and see who else fell prey to Swaggy's plotting). The undead may never die, but maybe they can finally learn how to love.

After you battle your way through the event, take on the boss for a chance to get the pieces of the NecROMANCE set, along with the resources to create gear in the merge shops.

New Holiday Event Gear

Getting the sweet new Valentine’s Day gear will be as easy as falling in love! The newVorDREAD armor setandChateau Swaggy housearrive this weekend plus, return on Wednesday, February 14th to find Aranx’s adorableArmor l’Amourset.

VorDread Armor set

Armure L'Amour set arrives on Wednesday, February 14th!

DanielPP2'sFesta das Cores Carnaval setalso arrives in the Featured Gear Shop this weekend as we continue our Carnaval 2018 celebration!

Hero's Heart Day Lineup

This year's Hero's Heart Day is full of love... and not the couples you'd expect. But if you were looking for holiday gear, we've got you covered! All our seasonal zones and rewards include, PLUS:

Hero's Heart Day event rares shop Find the VorDread armor set and both the Swaggy of Love and Pinky the Unicorn pets in the Featured Gear Shop in your game menu starting tonight.

Beleen's Pink Dye merge shop Complete the holiday event, then battle the boss to gather the Pink Dye Beleen needs to pink-ify your gear.

• Magentity Armor
• Mrs. Cuddles Pet and helm
• Fists of Fierceness
• Like a Pretty Moglin BattlePet
• Pink Socktana
• Pinky's Uni-Horn
• Pink Chainsaw Katana
• Sparkler of Love
• Pink Unarmed
• Derp Llama Overlord armor and morph
• Rose Ebil Ninja and Hood

Chateau of LOVE house shopComplete the holiday event, then talk to the Bouncer outside Chateau Swaggy to begin his quest for SwagBucks. Spend those in his House Shop or battle the boss to get a mansion's worth of lovely furniture for your house (28 new items in all).

There are two houses releasing this weekend:

• Chateau Swaggy House: available for 2000 ACs(9 rooms: including the VIP lounge, stargazing, and deck rooms)
• Manor of Love House: 1% drop from the event boss(5 rooms)

See the Manor of Love House here

The /Party for Carnaval Continues!

Our Carnaval 2018 celebration continues this weekend! Find the Festa das Cores (Party of Colors) armor set in the Featured Gear Shop in your game menu, created exclusively for AQWorlds by fellow hero and artist, @daniel_pp2.

February 06, 2018

New Help Pages are Live

Help Pages Leveled Up: Better, Faster, and More Helpful!

The new AdventureQuest Worlds Help Pages are live at Support.Artix.com! They are better in every way:

• Use the on site search bar to find answers faster
• Easier to navigate
• Give feedback on Help Articles so we can make them more useful
• See additional articles that may prove helpful

Help Pages Evolution: The Quest

The first Artix Entertainment Help Pages were created for AdventureQuest back in the early 2000s. The internet has changed a lot since then… and so has how people use it. We knew that in order to help all our players to the best of our ability, we needed to do a total overhaul of the Help Pages. On all our sites. O_O

So last March, the Artix Support Team made their battle plan, geared up, and set out on the journey to redo… everything.

This was a huge project. They rewrote and/or updated over 8,000 articles across 12 games, our online store, our forums, and the Artix Portal site. Based on early feedback from testers and some of our community members*, we knew this was the right decision. Early last month, we set the hard date for AQWorlds’ transition.

That day is here! Check them out at support.artix.com

* You may have gotten a preview of the Help Pages while playing AdventureQuest, DragonFable, or while shopping at HeroMart. We ported over our single-player Flash games early, as a soft launch of the new set-up.)

Help Us Help You

There are a couple keys to writing a good email to the Support Team:

• Be informative. Include as much detail on the Support Request form as possible related to your issue/question. This reduces the amount of back-and-forth emails as the team asks for more information

• Be polite and honest.**The Support Team are here to help you, but it’s much easier for them to do their job when they aren’t being called names or threatened.

**These guidelines are good for writing any email, or interacting with anyone on a day-to-day basis.

Meet the Help Team

The Artix Help Team is small, but mighty, and is made of our 4 support agents***:

• Nythera, Support and Community Lead
• Vidra, Player Support Agent
• Requin, Player Support Agent
• Zohrah, Player Support Agent (focus: on AQWorlds account/ game issues)

They have a combined 19 years of support and game experience, and their only job is to help you with any account, game, or technical issues you may encounter.

*** "Agent" sounds much more epic than "representative."

What Comes Next?

Our new system gives us the ability to do so much more… and the Support Team plans to take advantage of that. We are already planning for:

• A new community discussion hub / forum
• Integrating the Bug Tracker at www.Artix.com/bugs

Based on your feedback, we may also begin offering support on Social Media sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Let us know what you think and what you’d like to see next!

February 05, 2018

AQWorlds Patch Notes

Check the list of bug fixes to see what the team has addressed

Reens, Cemaros and the AQW Bug Hunter team are busy squashing the bugs you submit each week to the Bug Tracker at www.Artix.com/bugs.

Check back weekly to see if the bug you reported has been addressed. Please remember that not all bugs are "easy fixes" so some reported and confirmed bugs from each week may not be on the fixed list as they will require more time or a different person to fix them.

If you would like to know how the reports go from you to fixed, check this page:
http://www.aq.com/lore/guides/BugReportFAQ

Bug fixes: February 5, 2018

1. River Fishman’s Wallet now on Fishmen in /river.
2. Frogzards finally calmed down and came out of hiding in Nexus.
3. Greenguardwest Slimes now with 100% more Goo (Glue).
4. Death Pit Token drop fixed.
5. Arcane Paragon Pet (NPC) has finally adjusted to his new surroundings and will let you look in his shop again.
6. Parades Shop is now open.
7. J6’s Black Friday stuff and Feast map taken out again until next Harvest / Black Friday.
8. One-Eyed Drow Helm +5 CC issue is now fixed.
9. Zorbak’s Baby Dragon has stopped bucking Zorbak off when they move now.
10. Death’s Custom Apprentice Hood’s eyes glow better.
11. Cyber Warrior foot stays the same when running now.
12. Shadowflame Champion eyes are now CC to eye colour. Helms in set also fixed.
13. Bejeweled Blade quest gives Treasure Hunter rep now.

Class Updates from Arklen and team!
Arklen and the Class Design Team will now also be giving some information*** on what they work on each week. Arklen would also like to let you know you can give him feedback on classes on his twitter - @Arklen_AE

• Nothing to report this week. As usual, Arklen will take your feedback and suggestions on his twitter (see link just above!)

***Obviously secret things like details of unreleased classes won’t appear here.
****Classes may be subject to change, determined by player feedback. DNs will be posted in that event.

Extras! - Odds & Ends Things!

*Disclaimer! Memet did not eat Yoshino while making this pic. (Yet)

Surfboards and arms going through them. This is caused by the layering in how models are built. The layering on the character model goes hand -> weapon -> shoulder-> rest of body. This is what allows things to be where they are supposed to be (most of the time!). When a weapon is at an odd position, such as how surfboards are carried, this causes the arm to stick through. Unfortunately, this is not something we can fix at this time either.

February 04, 2018

AQW Superbowl Show is live

Half-time is /Punt time!

When theHarpiesface-off against theLoyalists, all of Lore goes CRAZY! So, football fans, kick your puntin' foot into high gear, because it's half-time, and we've opened the /punt map! Score a field goal AND a rockin' character page badge by punting Twilly across the field and into the end zone!

Loyalists vs Harpies!

The half-time shop sports a stock full of fantastic fan favorites! So grab your pompoms and /cheer for your favorite team! It all begins NOW!

And by popular request, the GridIron Game Gear and the Endgame Upset armor are now color customizable. If you already had the armors, you've already got the new versions. If you don't, find them in the Superbowl Shop in the /punt map.

February 02, 2018

February 2018 Event Calendar

A Month of Good, Evil, and Mysterious Magics

2018 is the year of AQWorlds 10th anniversary! We have been on an incredible journey together, battled titanic bosses, and unleashed forces that have reshaped our world. The adventures will continue all year long, so gear up and get ready to /SLAY!

February2:Carnaval and Yokai New Year return + February Upgrade Bonus: Royal Paladin

February 9:Hero's Heart Day event + Hero's Heart Day and Carnaval gear

February 16: NibbleOn, the Moglin Hometown + more Hero's Heart Day and Yokai New Year gear

February 23:Zone Revitalization: Prologue, Swordhaven, ShadowFall + Knight of Swordhaven set

February 01, 2018

This Weekend: Get ready to /Party

Carnival, Yokai New Year, and MORE comin' at you!

We have a TON of events happening, becausethis is the week of OMG all the returning events!So strap on your lightest gear and get ready to MOVE!

Carnaval Returns!

This year for Carnaval, all our seasonal zones, bosses, and reward gear return. We also have theHonra Selvagem armor setfrom fellow AQW hero and artist, DanielPP2. Battle Ultra Bello for a chance to get the entire set!*

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Yokai New Year Returns!

Every year, we celebrate Yokai New Year in Akiba. This year is the Year of the Dog(and the color yellow)in the Chinese Calendar. Talk to Princess Ai no Miko and battle a visiting Lycan Shinobi,Zhongchéng.Battle him before the Emperor to show your respect for his skill. He has a chance to drop the Gold Foo Pup pet and helm.

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February Upgrade Bonus Gear!

Swordhaven has always been a battlefield between Good and Evil! Starting this Friday, February 2nd, at 6 PM EST,buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or moreto unlock the exclusiveRoyal PaladinFebruary upgrade bonus items! Get the Royal Paladin gear and theCursed DeathKnightset with a 12 month membership or 12000 AC package.

GroundHorc's Day Returns!

(Are you seeing a pattern here?)So when you log in this Friday, you'll see aPhilip the Weather-predicting groundhog(a wee little ground-dwelling rodent.) If you aren't familiar with strange US folk traditions, here's thestory of Puxatawnee Phil, who inspired this NPC. Talk to Phil in Battleon and complete his quest to save his brother (also named Phil... it's a family thing) from General Porkon in the Horc Fort.

Then wear his head on your face to celebrate.

LoreBowl LII

In the real world, this Sunday is the SuperBowl. In AQWorlds, we hold LoreBowl! (WAY less chance of summoning lawyers with that name, you know?) This year, theLoyalistsface off against theHarpies, and during their half-time game, WE open up the /punt map so YOU can get your kicks seeing how far you can make Twilly fly. Get 100 yards to unlock a special character page badge!

All of the LoreBowl armors + accessories are tagged as "Seasonal Reoccurring" items in-game. They will become available again each time the football team they represent goes to the Superbowl in the real world.

Free Nulgath Pets

Earlier this week, Artix issued a challenge -- if his image got 1000 retweets, we would give EVERYONE a free pet made by Nulgath. Since you blew that challenge out of the water, we found TWO pets from Nulgath, made for OverSoul...

• Nulgath's Bloodsucker Larvae
• Bloodsucker of Nulgath pet

Find them in the Underworld War Merge shop. Each pet is 0 ACs. The Larvae has no price, but the Bloodsucker of Nulgath requires the Larvae + 1 Bone Dust.

* Next week, as we get closer to the actual Carnaval date, theCarnival de Corsetyou seein the image above will be in the Featured Gear Shop.)

February 01, 2018

February Upgrade Bonus: Royal Paladin Set

Upgrade with a Membership or AdventureCoins for exclusive gear!

Swordhaven has always been a battlefield between Good and Evil! Starting this Friday, February 2nd, at 6 PM EST,buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or moreto unlock the exclusiveRoyal PaladinFebruary upgrade bonus items! Get the Royal Paladin gear and the ShadowFall DeathKnightset with a 12 month membership or 12000 AC package.

12000 AC or 12 month membership packages: Royal Paladin + ShadowFall DeathKnight

Get more gear and save more of your real-world gold with our largest upgrade packages! Unlock ALL of the February upgrade bonus items, including the exclusive ShadowFall DeathKnight set, with our 12000 AdventureCoin or 12 month membership packages.

2000 and 5000 AC or 3 and 6 month membership package: Royal Paladin

All packages will also come with the Royal Paladin character page badge, so you can show all your friends the power to save (or destroy) Swordhaven lies in your hands. The February bonus gear goes rare March 2nd, 2018.

February 01, 2018

Void Evolution Leaves Friday

Upgrade with a Membership or AdventureCoins for exclusive gear!

Nulgath the ArchFiend is BACK to help us start 2018 off right. Starting this Friday, Janaury 5th, at 6 PM EST,buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or moreto unlock the exclusiveVoid Overlord EvolutionJanuary upgrade bonus items! Get the Void Overlord Evolution gear and the color customizable Enchanted Void Overlord Evolutionset with a 12 month membership or 12000 AC package.

12000 AC or 12 month membership packages: Enchanted Void Overlord Evolution

Get more gear and save more of your real-world gold with our largest upgrade packages! Unlock the color customizable armor set and the regular set with our 12000 AdventureCoin or 12 month membership packages:

• 2armors: color custom Enchanted Void Overlord Evolution and regular Void Overlord Evolution
• 4 helms
• 6 capes
• 2 weapons
• 7 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory

2000 and 5000 AC or 3 and 6 month membership package: Void Overlord Evolution

• 1 Armor: Void Overlord Evolution
• 2 Helms
• 3 Capes
• 1 weapon
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory

All packages will also come with the Void Overlord Evolution character page badge, so you can show all your friends that you are a TRUE member of the Nulgath Nation. The January bonus gear goes rare February 2nd, 2018.

Behind the Void Overlord

Nulgath the ArchFiend has worked with Artix Entertainment on and off for years. He was an integral part of creating the original designs for many of our characters and areas. He is currently focusing on a few personal projects (secret!), but came back to work with us on several sets for AQWorlds and HeroMart.

The Void Overlord Evolution is even more special because it was commissioned by one of your fellow heroes, Crab! His input and Nulgath's art have combined into an AMAZING set, and we're excited to offer it to you. (He will be getting the set for free, as our way of saying "thanks for being awesome!")