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August 29, 2025

Anime Fusion Sets 2025: Episode 2

This week on AdventureQuest Worlds Z...

Our August Anime Fusion series continues with three new crossover sets inspired by some of your favorite anime and AQWorlds lore! Step into mystery, madness, and infernal might with the Astravia Occult Club, Infernal Trigger Forme, and Skyguard Infernal Hunter sets.

Astravia Occult Club
Mystery enthusiasts obsessed with the secrets of a secluded and advanced civilization. What were their castles built on? Alien wisdom? Eldritch spirits? It's a topic of hot debate!

Astravia Occult Club armor
Eldritch Occult Club armor
Enlightened Occult Club armor (click to change from the Astravia form to Eldritch form)
Psychokinetic Hands*
Cursed Occult Club Morph**
UAP Beam ground
Maniacal Neko pet

Non-cursed versions of the helms are available from the Akiba Cosplay Shop. Plus, find the Maniacal Neko maces + Hanisen swords dropping from monsters in the Battle Coliseum!

Based on Darkon's Madness Saga and the Dandadan anime

Infernal Trigger Forme set
The darkness of night falls around my soul, and the Infernal within loses control.

Infernal Trigger Forme
Infernal Trigger Morph
Infernal Trigger Blade*
Infernal Trigger Hair**
Infernal Trigger Wings

Based on Malgor and Devil May Cry Dante's trigger form

Skyguard Infernal Hunter set
A certain platoon of the Skyguard is dedicated to hunting Infernals. Through rigorous training, they pursue their quarry at a near fanatical level.

Skyguard Infernal Hunter
Skyguard Infernal Hunter Hair**
Skyguard Infernal Hunter Visor
Infernal Hunter Baton
Infernal Hunter Rocket Launcher*
Skyguard Riot Shield

Based on Skyguard and Devil May Cry Dante's trigger form

And don't miss the sets released in Episode 1 of our 2025 Anime Fusion Set series...

Santoruyu Dragonsbane Set
Master the three-sword style and unleash your inner DragonSlayer in a fusion worthy of the Pirate King's crew!

Santoryu Dragonsbane armor
Draconic Tri-Blade Seeker helm
Wyrmhunter’s Wild Mane helm
Hunter’s Windshear helm
Triple Blade Sheath cape
Bloodfang Blade*
Drakefang Katana*
Wyvern’s Edge*
Bojjilly pet + Bank pet

Faerie Grove Sentinal Set
Shine bright with the magical girl x faerie guardian vibes, blessed by the Fae Queen herself. Transform & protect Lore!

Faerie Grove Sentinel armor
Nightwing's Charm Hair + Nightwing's Blessing Locks
Grove Guardian Hair+ Pigtails
Wings of Woven Light
Moonpetal Wand
Starlight & Lace Saber
Moonpetal & Starlight Accoutrements

* Single + dual-wield variants
** Male + female variants

Rare gear will be available through Friday, September 19th.

Summer AdventureCoin Bonus Ends September 7th

School is starting soon, and our Summer AdventureCoin bonus and collections will be leaving in just a few weeks. Get 50% more AdventureCoins with any AC or Membership pack you buy through September 7th.

If you're excited about TLaPD, the AQWorlds 17th birthday, or our 2025 Mogloween event, now's the perfect time to top up your AC stash.

Tags: Alina,

August 29, 2025

Flame of the Beyond Saga, Pt 3

Our Main Story Continues this weekend!

The Flame sealed in Mount Maleno has spread to neighboring Albedo. In desperation, Warlic split your party, casting you into Aiwass Sanctuary. There, in the silent grave of a dreaming aeon, the shadows burn with starfire. To survive, you must step into the endless dark. Alone.

Mount Albedo blazes as Warlic unravels. Lore trembles as the fires of the Beyond ignite dark stars. To reach Forge Albedo and seal the Flame, you must commune with Aiwass… even though it will change you.

This weekend, /join SanctuaryAiwass to continue your journey. Before Lore itself is consumed.

Update Details

Flame Saga:Journey to Sanctuary Aiwass on Mount Albedo in Chapter 3
Bright Rewards: Forge brilliant new items in Sanctuary Aiwass
Coliseum Drops: rare Maniacal Neko + Harisen weapons, Skyguard Infernal Hunter guards
Anime Fusion Shop: rare Astravia Occult, Infernal Trigger Forme, and Skyguard Infernal Hunter sets
Akiba Cosplay Shop: Occult Club + Skyguard Infernal helms

Weekend Gift Drops

Saturday: rare Sword in the (Sand)Stone blade from the Sandshark in /sandport
Sunday: rare Mazumi's Medusa jellyfish pet from the Spectral Jellyfish in /sunlightzone

Sanctuary Aiwass Rewards

Unlock the strength of the Drows’ ancient forefathers! Battle through Aiwass Sanctuary to collect dark drow-themed gear forged in shadow and starfire.

Sanctuary Aiwass Monster Drops:

Adamas Tenebris Drow armor
Adamas Tenebris Hair & Locks helms
Farblight Fur cape
Enchanted Tenebris Drow armor
Enchanted Tenebris Hair & Locks helms

Sanctuary Aiwass Merge Shop:

Adamas Tenebris Warrior armor
Adamas Tenebris Rex armor
Adamas Tenebris hairs + morph helms
Adamas Tenebris Horn helms
Farblight Spines
Ex Tenebris Blade*
Unbreakable Adamas Fist*
Enchanted Tenebris Warrior
Enchanted Tenebris Rex
Enchanted Tenebris hairs + morph helms
Enchanted Tenebris Horn helms
Enchanted Farblight Spines
Enchanted Ex Tenebris*
Enchanted Adamas Fist*

New Battle Coliseum Drops

Battle the monsters in the /coliseum through September 30th for a chance to get 6 new rare items.

Level 25 monster: Skyguard Infernal Hunter Guest + Guard
Level 50 monster: Harisen + Dual Harisen*
Level 75 monster: Maniacal Neko Mace*

Akiba Cosplay Shop Update

Head to /akiba and check out the Cosplay Shop to find new permanently available helms to complete your favorite fan-themed cosplay set!

Skyguard Infernal Hunter Hat**
Occult Club hair helms**
Occult Club morph helms**

* Single + dual-wield variants
** Male + female variants

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: begin the adventure in /thelimacity
Chapter 2: head into the Forge in /mountmaleno
Chapter 3: releases August 29th
Chapter 4: scheduled for September 2025
Chapter 5: scheduled for November 2025
Chapter 6: scheduled for early 2026
... and beyond? O_O

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

Quibble's Summer Rares Leave Tuesday, September 2nd

There's still time to get your gauntlets on this Summer's exclusive rare gear collections. Find Quibble Coinbiter, his ala carte rare shop, and both the Deep Creatures AND Molten Mayhem summer Collection Chests in Battleon through Tuesday, September 2nd.

Each chest costs 5,000 ACs, but contains 10,000 ACs worth of loot!

Get both to unlock a third, unique character page badge, the Conflagration Combo badge! (You'll just need to /join Curio and complete the Conflagration Combo badge quest.)

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.

Tags: Alina,

August 25, 2025

Game News: August 25 - 31

Read on for the latest news and information

Stay up to date with details on the new releases, server boosts, daily login gifts, art previews, balance updates, and more in this week's game digest post.

This Week's Server Boosts

Monday: get 2x Class Rep from battles and quests
Wednesday: get 2x Class from battles and quests
Friday: get 2x Gold, Exp, Rep, Class Points from battles and quests

Tuesday: Midweek Update

Our Tuesday Treasure Hunt arrives soon! Keep an eye on the Design Notes for more details on the update.

Thursday: Void Aura Boost

Get double rewards as you battle to create the Necrotic Sword of Doom all week long. More details

Friday Update Details

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

Flame Saga: Journey to Sanctuary Aiwass on Mount Albedo in Chapter 3
Bright Rewards: forge brilliant new items on Mount Albedo
Anime Fusion Shop: rare Santoryu Dragonsbane + Faerie Grove Sentinel sets

Weekend Gift Drops

Saturday: Sword in the (Sand)Stone blade from the Sandshark in /sandport
Sunday: rare Mazumi's Medusa jellyfish pet from the Spectral Jellyfish in /sunlightzone

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.

Tags: Alina, Game News, Boosts, Midweek,

August 18, 2025

Playin' & Slayin'

Limited Time Color-Custom Sets Now Available

Who says you can’t look cool while hitting the books and the boss fights? Shred through the halls in our Street Skater Set or channel your inner cyber-anime warrior as a Pixel Ronin. Find all the gear you need to /slay in style in your Featured Gear Shop until September 19th.

Street Skater Set

Hit the pavement (and the battlefield) in this laid-back, ready-to-roll color-customizable streetwear. Perfect for skating, gaming, and outshining rivals.

Street Skater Set
Chill Cut + Summer Waves (hair + morph)
Kickflip Cap + Skater Girl Cap (hair + morph)
First Day Pack
Backup Waterguns
Hall Pass Deck Skateboard mace
Ultrasoaker 9001 (single + dual-wield)
Back to Battle Accoutrements

All Street Skater Set items are seasonal rarity.

Pixel Ronin Streetwear

A slick, color-custom hoodie and high-tech gear built for duels IRL or online. Press start to /slay!

Pixel Ronin Streetwear
Protagonist Cut + Heroine Flow (hair + morph)
NekoGamer Morph + Visage (hair + morph)
Nekomimi Tail
Pixel Power Bat Wings
Dual Console Katanas cape
Streamer’s Edge (single + dual-wield)
Reversed Streamer’s Edge (single + dual-wield)

All Pixel Ronin items are rare rarity and will be available until September 19th, 2025.

Draco Knight Class

The Dragon Knight Class skills return with all-new set art and skill icons! If you joined us for last year's Frostval Gifting event, you may remember the rare Platinum version; as promised, the seasonal golden variant is here! In future years, it will be available in June and July.

Draco Knight Class
Gilded Draco Knight Armor
Golden Draco Knight Helmet
Golden Dragen's Wing & Mana Wings
Golden Dragen's Verdighet (single + dual-wield)

If you purchased the BattleGems Founder pack and unlocked the original Dragon Knight Class, you'll see the golden variant has been added to your Book of Lore Badge shop.

Featured Indonesian Independence Items

Find the following items for AdventureCoins in the Featured Gear Shop + August Seasonal Shop.

Reog Headdress of Kings helm
Parade of Peacock Feathers cape
Cloaked Reog Splendor cape
Aura Maxin’ Moglin Team pets
Curved Battle Keris (single + dual-wield)
Twin Fangs of the Warok
Reog Festival Display wall item

Tags: Alina,

August 18, 2025

Return to Nusantara

New Rewards, Rare Gear, and More

This weekend, we return to Nusantara, the land of emerald islands and a thousand temples, where myth and memory intertwine. Celebrate Indonesia’s Independence with new adventures, legendary heroes, and cultural treasures crafted in honor of this golden holiday.

New Release Details

Nusantara Gear: New drops + merge shop items in /Rangda, /Kala, and /Wentira
Color Custom Featured Gear: seasonal Street Skater Set + rare Pixel Ronin
Class Returning: the Drakkar Knight Class returns with new art

Weekend Daily Gifts

Saturday: rare Aura Maxing Floor items and Satay Snack Packs
Sunday: seasonal equips + house guards

All of this weekend's daily gifts drop from the Demon Queen boss in /Rangda.

The Demon Queen Awaits Your Return

This year's event is filled with both nostalgia and fresh rewards as Heroes across Lore are called to battle the Demon Queen Rangda once more!

/join Rangda and talk to Arlette and Attar for three new quests
Collect merge shop resources for this year's reward sets
Defeat Rangda, Kala, and the Kabasaran Waranei for a new character page badge

This Weekend's New Gear

Golden glory and mythical might are waiting for worthy heroes! This year’s sets pay homage to some of Indonesia’s most legendary icons.*

Merge Shop Items

Collect resources to create new items in the merge shop.

Armors

Aegis of the Golden Garuda armor
Warok Warlord armor
Reog Companion armor
Tidebound Maiden armor
Nyi Roro Kidul Regalia armor

Helms

Crown of the Sky Guardian
Hood of the Hidden Talon
Ironbeard Warok Morph
Scarlet Warok Visage
Singa Barong Visage
Southern King's Sea Crown helm
Nyi Roro Kidul's Sea Crown helm
Nyi Roro Kidul's Visage helm
Southern Sea King's Visage helm
Southern Sea King's Turban helm

Weapons

Sovereign Ceremonial Mace
Warok's Binding Cord (single + dual-wield)
Serpent Lash of Ponorogo

Item Drops in /Rangda

Elder Warok Morph
Duskwind Warok Visage
Striped Warok Mantle
Warok's Wicked Snapper
Satay Skewers Snack (single + dual-wield)
Southern King Hair
Ocean Maiden’s Locks
Nyi Roro Kidul Locks
Tideweaver’s Staff
Crescent Warok Sickle

Boss House Guards

Battle the bosses in /Rangda, /Kala, and /Wentira to collect 3 new house guards!

Rangda the Witch Queen house guard
Kala the Gatekeeper
Kabasaran Waranei Guard

Indonesian Celebration Zones:

Golden City of Wentira: defeat the Kabasaran Waranei and his boar minions in /wentira to help Prince Agung defend his home. Event details
Demon Queen Battle: defeat the monsters and boss in /rangda to collect the pieces of the Arjuna, Payas Madras, and Gatotkaca sets. Event details
Batara Kala Battles: take on Batara Kala to earn Kala Insignias, which can be used to purchase the Kala Helmets and Dalang Sinden armor. Event details

* Created by Indonesian artists Arlette, Faillens, and D Black Star.

Celebrating the Spirit of Indonesia

This celebration is more than just a holiday—it’s a festival of courage, freedom, and unity. Log in this weekend to take part in the fight, collect exclusive gear, and honor the spirit of independence together with Heroes around the world.

English

We are honored to have so many passionate Indonesian heroes in our community. For the fifth year in a row, we are honoring the many heroes with special rewards crafted just for you.

As you adventure through the new update, know that all of us at Artix Entertainment and the AdventureQuest Worlds team send you and your family wishes of peace, joy, and unity.

In a world where shadows often loom large, we remain committed to sharing light, laughter, and hope… and we invite you to join us in spreading that spirit to others.

Bahasa Indonesia

Kami merasa terhormat memiliki begitu banyak pahlawan Indonesia yang penuh semangat dalam komunitas kami. Untuk tahun kelima berturut-turut, kami mempersembahkan penghargaan khusus yang dibuat hanya untuk Anda.

Saat Anda berpetualang melalui pembaruan baru ini, ketahuilah bahwa kami di Artix Entertainment dan tim AdventureQuest Worlds mengirimkan doa damai, sukacita, dan persatuan untuk Anda dan keluarga.

Di dunia yang sering dipenuhi bayangan, kami tetap berkomitmen untuk berbagi cahaya, tawa, dan harapan… dan kami mengundang Anda untuk bergabung menyebarkan semangat itu kepada orang lain.

Basa Jawa

Kita krasa banget diajeni amarga akeh pahlawan Indonesia sing semangat lan setya ing komunitas iki. Kanggo taun kaping lima, kita ngajeni para pahlawan kuwi nganggo ganjaran istimewa sing digawe khusus kanggo kowé.

Nalika kowé ngumbara ing update anyar iki, elinga yèn aku, Artix Entertainment, lan tim AdventureQuest Worlds ndedonga supaya tentrem, kabungahan, lan guyub kanggo kowé lan keluargamu.

Ing donya sing asring peteng lan kebak bayangan, kita tetep jejeg nyebarake pepadhang, geguyon, lan pangarep-arep… lan ngajak kowé mèlu nyebarake semangat kuwi marang liyané.

Basa Sunda

Simkuring ngarasa reueus pisan gaduh para pahlawan Indonesia anu parantos nunjukkeun sumanget anu agung dina komunitas urang sadayana. Dina taun kalima ieu, simkuring ngaturkeun pangajén ka para pahlawan kalayan masihan hadiah husus anu didamel khusus kanggo Anjeun.

Nalika Anjeun neraskeun lalampahan dina update énggal ieu, mugia émut yén sadayana ti Artix Entertainment sareng tim AdventureQuest Worlds ngadoakeun katengtreman, kabagjaan, sareng rasa ngahiji kanggo Anjeun sareng kulawarga.

Dina dunya anu mindeng kapinuhan ku kalangkang, simkuring tetep satia pikeun nganteurkeun cahya, seuri, sareng harepan… sarta ngondang Anjeun sadayana kanggo babarengan nyebarkeun sumanget ieu ka sasama.

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.

Tags: Alina,

August 18, 2025

Game News: August 18 - 24

Read on for the latest news and information

Stay up to date with details on the new releases, server boosts, daily login gifts, art previews, balance updates, and more in this week's game digest post.

This Week's Server Boosts

Monday: get 2x Class Points from battles and quests
Wednesday: get 2x Exp from battles and quests
Friday: get 2x Gold from battles and quests

Tuesday: Crystallized Chaos Drop

Our Tuesday Treasure Hunt arrives tomorrow! Battle the Ultra Chaos Warlord in /Chaosboss for a chance to get their 0 AC Crystallized Chaos Reavers polearm.

Thursday: Dark Spirit Orbs Boost

Get double rewards as you battle to create Sepulchure's DoomKnight Armor all week long. More details

Friday Update Details

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

Boss Drops: Return to Nunsatara for new gear inspired by the people and mythology of Indonesia!
Featured Gear: new rare Streetwear sets
Extra: the Drakkar Knight Class returns with new art

Weekend Daily Gifts

Saturday: rare Aura Maxing Floor items and Satay Snack Packs from Rangda in Nusantara
Sunday: seasonal equips + house guards from Rangda in Nusantara

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.

Tags: Game News, Boosts, Midweek, Alina,

August 15, 2025

Anime Fusion Sets 2025: Episode 1

Anime x Faction Fusion HAAAAAAA!

This week on AdventureQuest Worlds Z: our August Anime Fusion series returns with two brand-new crossover sets! Check out the new arrivals in the Featured Gear Shop, choose your path, and channel two of the most iconic animes ever as you battle through this weekend's story updates.

Santoruyu Dragonsbane Set
Master the three-sword style and unleash your inner DragonSlayer in a fusion worthy of the Pirate King's crew!

Santoryu Dragonsbane armor
Draconic Tri-Blade Seeker helm
Wyrmhunter’s Wild Mane helm
Hunter’s Windshear helm
Triple Blade Sheath cape
Bloodfang Blade*
Drakefang Katana*
Wyvern’s Edge*
Bojjilly pet + Bank pet

Faerie Grove Sentinal Set
Shine bright with the magical girl x faerie guardian vibes, blessed by the Fae Queen herself. Transform & protect Lore!

Faerie Grove Sentinel armor
Nightwing's Charm Hair + Nightwing's Blessing Locks
Grove Guardian Hair+ Pigtails
Wings of Woven Light
Moonpetal Wand
Starlight & Lace Saber
Moonpetal & Starlight Accoutrements

* Single + dual-wield variants

Don't Miss the Hai Kyuute!! Anime Gear

The last ones standing are the victors. Only the strongest survive. If you want to be the last one standing, become strong. Inspired by super-popular sports anime HaiKyuu!!, otakus everywhere can find sports-themed anime gear from Nekomimi's Anime Fan and Hai Kyuute!! Anime House shops in /Akiba.

Hai Kyuute!! Anime Items:

Hollowborn Volleyball Jersey armor
Diabolical Volleyball Jersey armor
Debris Volleyball Jersey armor
Crystallis Volleyball Jersey armor
Wings of Victory + Total Victory capes
Cloak of Flight and King of the Court capes
Six helms
Volleyball Pet

Hai Kyuute!! Anime House Items:

Bareboru House (with customization room)
Gym Benches
Volleyball Basket
Volleyball Net
Volleyball Scoreboard
Crystallis Cheer banner
Darkon's Debris Cheer banner
Diabolical Cheer banner
Hollowborn Cheer banner

Rare gear will be available through Friday, September 19th.

Summer AdventureCoin Bonus Ends September 7th

If you're excited about TLaPD, the AQWorlds 17th birthday, or our 2025 Mogloween event, now's the perfect time to top up your AC stash.

Tags: Alina,

August 15, 2025