Design Notes

May 13, 2025

Game News: May 12 - 18

Read on for the latest news and information

Stay up to date with details on the server boosts and daily login gifts coming your way this week!

Monday: Double EXP Boost

Get double EXP from battles and quests until Wednesday!

Tuesday: Midweek Update

Our Tuesday Treasure Hunt is live! Head over to the /TheSpan and take Tek’s quest, Majestic Mecha Masterpiece, to obtain the GEARS house mechs from MechQuest. You can, again, choose between Wolfblade, Runehawk, or Mystraven, just like in MechQuest!

Wednesday: Double Gold Boost

Get double Gold from battles and quests until Friday!

Thursday: Unidentified 34 & 35 Boost

Get double rewards as you quest to collect resources to create the ArchFiend DoomLord set all week long.

Read the full post for more details. 

Friday Update Details

Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.

Story: Secrets & Consequences, part 2 of Lynaria's Saga
Rewards: color-custom Chiral Valley Knight set, Valen's armor, and more
Featured Gear: UnDeathKnight armor set 

Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts

Server Boost: Get double Rep until Monday!
Saturday: Mecha Sepulchure's Blade from the NecroMech in /techfortress through June 6th.
Sunday: Ham Solo & ChewBarkka Gift pet from Zorba the Bakk in /zorbaspalace through June 6th. 

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.

May 14, 2025

Guild Spotlight: Camelot

Enter Camelot: A Legacy of Loyalty and Laughter

Officially founded in December 2021, the story of Camelot actually begins a year earlier, with a close-knit group of players who met in 2020. Through trials, disbandments, and the passage of time, the original guild leader stepped away, and its members could have drifted apart, too. Instead, two determined heroes — Zaratos and 4sp1n4 — refused to let their friendships fade. Together, they rebuilt Camelot from the ground up, establishing a new guild, launching a Discord server, and calling their old friends back home.

And it worked! Well, obviously, considering this spotlight 🤭

The Camelot guild now stands with 42 members, guided by a loyal leadership team: Guild Leaders Zaratos and 4sp1n4, and Officers notname982, hyourinmaru_br, akari ichijou, and zebub. But ask any member, and they’ll tell you: it’s not the size that matters — it’s the heart!

Camelot welcomes everyone, from fresh-faced newbies to seasoned veterans and end-game legends. The only requirement? Be ready to have fun! Whether you’re learning the ropes or leading the charge in ultra boss fights, Camelot is all about logging on and leaving your worries behind.

But Camelot is more than just a guild; it’s home! What started as “just game friends” has grown into a lifelong bond between players from all over the world. They may live far apart, but in Camelot, they’re always side by side!

Long Live Camelot

To the entire Camelot crew: thank you! Your story is what AQW is all about: epic adventures, unforgettable friendships, and a community that turns everyday moments into lifelong memories.

And! To all our guilds across Lore — big or small or coming soon ;) — thank you for making this game ~and~ community so amazing.

Long live Camelot! Long live Battleon! Long live AdventureQuest Worlds!

Battle on,
Beleen, Camelot guildmates, and the AQW team

PS: if you think your guild has what it takes to be featured in a future Guild Spotlight, don’t wait a moment longer; submit your story and show us the heroes behind the name.

May 13, 2025

AQW Housing Spotlight: The Infinity House by LegendzKnD

Step beyond the bounds of time and space and into a masterpiece of imagination

The Infinity House (appropriately named to honor the upcoming AQW: Infinity tech demo!) built by LegendzKnD showcases just how limitless player creativity can be. Every room is lovingly crafted to reflect the unique energy of an Infinity Stone, giving each space its own personality, aesthetic, and purpose.

Whether you're sipping coffee with your besties at ScarBucks, or causing a commotion with the Infernal Guardians, this player housing build has a realm for every kind of adventurer. So let’s take a walk through LegendzKnD’s inter-dimensional estate and explore each realm hidden within!

🌠 The Land Between

This cosmic scene is a real blast from the past… and the future! Situated outside of time and space, The Land Between boasts colorful portals that beckon you to alternate timelines, offering a glimpse into the infinite. A Frostval tree stands front and center, a festive anomaly in an otherwise galactic-scape. This room is the heartbeat of the house, a peaceful yet potent nexus that ties all realities together. It certainly sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through our anything-goes universe!

🏛️ Meeting Room

When the most powerful beings need a space to plot, dream, and debate, they gather here. Characters from every corner of the multiverse meet up in this golden hall, chatting and scheming under the watchful glow of a massive infinity gauntlet that’s practically surging with power. The vibe is electric as heroes, villains, and cosmic beings exchange ideas… think of it as a galactic brainstorming sesh with a heaping helping of sparkles!

☕ ScarBucks Coffee

Villain or hero, we all need our caffeine fix. ScarBucks serves up piping hot peace, where the brew is as bold as the company you keep. This is a rare, safe space where the only thing stronger than espresso is the sense of camaraderie. No matter if you’re here to unwind… or to eavesdrop on some galactic gossip… ScarBucks is the hottest hangout in any universe. Sip, sip, hooray!

🔥 Infernal Lair

Dare to descend into this molten nightmare, where rivers of lava light the way to unimaginable power. Here, the Infinity Gauntlet sits atop a throne surrounded by swirling flames, guarded by the colossal Caladbolg and Hollowborn Caladbolg… and some seriously massive Infernal Guardians who watch your every move. This is a room built for the brave, the bold, and the slightly unhinged. Step carefully, heroes—or get burned!

❄️ Frozen Land

Not everything icy is heartless… in fact, Frozen Land is celebrating the birthdays of the Frozen King and Queen! Chill out in this frosty wonderland as guests gather around a towering cake and balloons drift through the cool breeze. Warlic, frozen in a moment of magical brilliance (uh, we hope?), adds the perfect touch to this chilly celebration. The Frozen Land proves that even in the coldest realms, there’s warmth to be found.

⚔️ Battle World 

Talk about a battle that’s out of this world! But this is no ordinary battlefield—it’s a coliseum of cosmic proportions where legends rise and fall. Titans, beasts, royalty, and fairy queens converge in this high-stakes arena to prove their worth in the ultimate test of might. Only the strongest survive in Battle World… and even then, they’ll leave with scars as souvenirs.

☠️ Death Domain

Beyond the final portal lies a realm cloaked in eerie purple glow and chilling silence. The massive white snake Zhenzhu Shé presides over the landscape, judging adventurers from the shadows of mortality. Swirling mists drift throughout the domain, but instead of despair, there’s inspiration. This is a place where the end is only the beginning… where the souls of heroes prove to be more powerful than blades! The Death Domain is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply profound.

💫 Thank You, LegendzKnD – and Thank YOU, Heroes!

We want to extend a cosmic THANK YOU to LegendzKnD for building such an incredible showcase of creativity, personality, and passion. The Infinity House is not just another housing build—it’s a reminder of what’s possible when players let their imaginations run wild in AdventureQuest Worlds!

With AQWorlds: Infinity on the horizon, the future of creativity is brighter than ever. This spotlight proves how deeply you all care about storytelling, style, and sharing your worlds with others (and how much we ~love~ our players, too!). 

To every one of you out there: thank you for making AQW legendary!

Battle on,
Beleen, LegendzKnD, and the AQW team

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PS: Think your home has what it takes to be featured on the Design Notes?
Submit your best build in our Player Housing Spotlight and show the world what YOUR imagination is capable of!

May 10, 2025

Featured Upgrade Bonus: Duality BattleMage

Upgrade to unlock all the exclusive set items

Need a new set to battle through Part 1 of the Lynaria Saga? Check out the Duality BattleMage! First released in February of 2020, the BrightScythe and ShadowScythe BattleMage sets are this weekend's Featured Upgrade Bonus. Unlock all 34 Light and Dark items in the Duality BattleMage upgrade bonus set when you buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or more. 

Light and Darkness are eternally linked, and your choice reflects the hero you are inside. Which will YOU ally with? 

Pack Details

Choose the color-customizable Light & Dark Battlemage pack to unlock all 34 pieces of the set, including: 

• 2 Brightscythe Battlemage armors
• 2 Shadowscythe Battlemage armors
• 8 helms
• 2 Summoner capes
• 16 weapons
• 2 floating sword pets
• 2 floating sword battle pets (member-only)
• Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory
• and a character page badge

12000 AC or 12 month membership package rewards:

• ALL the Light & Dark Battlemage gear
• 7 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts 
• 10 Wheel of Doom Tickets (worth 2,000 ACs!)
• and a character page badge

Boosts and Doom Tickets will be added directly to your inventory.

2k and 5k AC or 1, 3, or 6 month membership package rewards:

• ALL the Light & Dark Battlemage gear
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts 
• and a character page badge

How to unlock your set

1. Head to your account manager
2. Click on the Bonus Packages tab
3. Chose the Light & Dark Battlemage bonus set  
4. Log in to your game account 
5. Open your Book of Lore and head to the Other Achievements tab
6. Scroll until you find your new badge, open the shop, and grab your gear!

Upgrade to unlock your choice of exclusive bonuses

When you buy any AC or membership pack worth $10 USD or more, you'll be able to choose from any of our permanent upgrade bonus sets. 

If you're a fan of our other Shadowscythe or golden-themed upgrade bonus sets, don't miss the DoomDragon's Master and Infinity Titan sets.

May 09, 2025

All Around Lore - Greenguard's Noble Houses

All Around Lore - The Nobles of Greenguard

Hi, all! This is Cylisse in with another big lore post! This one covers four of the Noble Houses in Greenguard.

We're looking at Houses Vaughn, Cavendish, Bligh, and Granville - all of whom you've met in the Main Story. In the near future, there will be an in-game vote where you choose one House to be featured in a short Boss-Only release. It'll explore how the chosen House was established, and what the origin of their Crest is. That means you'll be fighting a Crest Beast in June.

All of the crests, as well as house Vaughn's signature armor were designed by Lae. The design of the other noble families' signature armor haven't been decided yet, but will be assigned once a future release puts the spotlight on them.

Click the link to check out the full lore post here!

May 09, 2025

It's NOT a Trap...

These ARE the Lore Wars Rares You're Looking For

This weekend, our May the 4th celebration continues with all-new out-of-this-world rare and seasonal items in your Featured Gear Shop in the game menu. 

DarkLord PaladinSlayer Set

THIS PALADINSLAYER IS A FLAWLESS CREATION OF THE FIFTH EMPIRE. NO PALADIN, MOGWOK, OR DROID WILL ESCAPE. THEIR SKULLS ARE...DO DROIDS NOT HAVE SKULLS? METAL SHAPED LIKE A SKULL IS PASSABLE. 

• DarkLord PaladinSlayer armor 
• Morph, Worn Morph, Worn Hood, and Hood helms
• Dark Wrap cape
• PaladinSlayer DarkBlade (single + dual-wield)
• PaladinSlayer DarkSaber (single + dual-wield)

Drakath Maul Gear

Shunned by Light and Dark, the Sufferer walks the path between in solitude. A force beyond the fourth twisted their ambitions and despair into something truly monstrous.

• Drakath Maul armor 
• Morph helm
• Chaotic LightBlade (single + dual-wield)

Lore Wars Pets

• Cragga & Crumboozle Bank Pet
• FoxTex
• General Sneevous
• Duke SkewWalker
• SkewLo Ren
• Pawa (AC + member-gold variants)

Seasonal items are also available in the May Seasonal Shop in the /eventhub. Rare items will be available in your Featured Gear Shop in the game menu until June 6th.