May 08, 2026

The Usurper of Flames has Ignited

Scion of Flames Challenge Boss & Class

The shutdown has been initiated. The Law is cleaning up the world, and your friends are the mess. Tara and Warlic threw themselves between you and oblivion to give you a sliver of hope. Don't waste their gift. 

This weekend, climb /RubedoPeak, face the Usurper of Flames one last time, and inherit Aleister's divine fire.

The Age of Ruin is ending.

What rises from its ashes is up to you.

Update Details

Challenge Boss: battle the Usurper of Flames (requires level 80 + completion of the Flame Saga)
New Rewards: Scion of Flames Class, Flame of Rubedo, Cinitras, Maleno, and Albedo sets
Featured Gear Shop Update: rare color-custom Apostle of Inferno set

Weekend Gift Drops

Saturday: Legion + Nation Luchador sets from Munthor in /dvg
Sunday: Earth Mother's Gift Staff from Gifts for Mom in /eventhub

Champion's Remnants Boss + Rewards

Defeat the Usurper of Flames in /RubedoPeak and complete the Shared Warmth quest to unlock the Scion of Flames Class and other reward gear.

If you're at least level 80 and have completed the Flame of the Beyond saga, you can take on the Kolr, Usurper of Flames Challenge Boss!

Notes:

• Kolr can be taken on by up to 2 players, but if you're up for the challenge you can take him on by yourself!
• Complete Kolr's daily quest to earn Cinders of a Champion, which can be used to obtain Scion of Flames accessories in the merge shop!

Remnants of a Champion Shop:

• Flame of Rubedo, Citrinitas, Albedo, Maleno armors
• Eye of Extinction cape
• Divine Quintessence Wings cape
• Magnum Opus Wings cape
• Flame Scion Gauntlets
• Scion of Destruction Morph, Horns, Mask, Helm
• Liberta Aeterna blade

Forge Maleno Shop: Flame of Maleno armor, Hood, Cape, Blade
Carcossa Canteen Shop: Flame of Albedo armor, Helm, Cape, Blade
Fort Luma Forge: Flame of Cinitras armor, Helm, Cape, Blade
WarwickForest Shop: Flame of Rubedo armor, Helm, Cape, Blade

Age of Ruin Saga: the Story So Far...

After the threat Malgor and his ShadowFlame army posed had been put to rest, you were left to address the scars he inflicted... and process the knowledge you gained. The Gods and Greater Beings of the Old Worlds Order have been revealed, and now you must complete the task they've set: to neutralize three dire threats before they awaken. 

Into the Temple: 
Battle through /TempleSiege, /TempleDelve, /SiegeFortress, and /FortressDelve to reach /TerminaTemple

Voice in the Sea Saga: 
Chapter 1 begins in /TerminaTemple, followed by adventures in /Ashray, /Sunlightzone, /Twilightzone, /Midnightzone, /Abyssalzone, /Trenchobserve, and /SeaVoice

Rumbling of Cold Thunder Saga: 
Chapter 1 begins in /Balmorale, followed by adventures in /CastleEblana, /Loughshine, /Naoisegrave, /Liatarahill, /GastleGaheris, and /Coldthunder

Flame of the Beyond Saga:

• Chapter 1: The First Sparks
• Chapter 2: Ashes & Honor
• Chapter 3: Dark Stars Burning
• Chapter 4: Inferno of Lies
• Chapter 5: The Burning Revelation
• Chapter 6: Eternity in Ashes
• Chapter 7: Son of Destruction
• Chapter 8: arrives in May 2026

After each saga, return to Termina Temple and talk to Tara for new quests, watch the Epilogue cutscenes, then continue on your adventures.

Event Reminders

Don't miss out on your favorite limited time events, stories, and gear!

May 1: 

• Berserker Class rework and Berserker Class-themed Upgrade Pack
• Featured Gear Sets leaving: Awakened Tyrant gear, Emerald Isles Noble Set, Fiendish Beast Rider
• April holiday events leave

May 8th: Scion of Flames Class (scaled Pyromancer) and Challenge Boss

Next Month:

• Dage's Dark Birthday Collection leaves

Stay up to date with new release plans and boosts on the Artix Calendar and see what the latest Bug Fixes and Balance Changes are in their patch notes.