Design Notes

April 06, 2020

Miscellaneous Monday Mix

A melange of info for you to know

Happy Monday, April 6th! The team has been going all out to keep our story releases flowing, and we've added daily gift updates as well since we know so many of you are unexpectedly off school for an extended period of time. With so much happening in the game and behind the scenes, we've got a few pieces of news to share.

Daily Login Gift Update

We know a lot of you have had unexpected schedule changes recently as your local communities respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. To help keep your spirits high in this time, we're making sure that when you log into AdventureQuest Worlds, you have even more to do. More rewards to hunt for, quests to complete, and battles to win. Originally, the 0 AC items were going to leave April 17th. Then we pushed that back to the end of April.

But after receiving many messages from our player community letting us know they're unable to log in due to local health/safety measures, we've extending the period that the items will drop. We will announce a revised leave date as situations around the world progress. We want everyone to stay safe, healthy, and #PlayApartTogether.

New ads on the game screen

Want to help the support AdventureQuest Worlds' game development, but don't have the ability to upgrade or buy AdventureCoins? Clicking on the play-now screen ads that you find even a little interesting helps the game stay alive and helps us continue to bring you new adventures and items week after week.

If you log in with a member account or are using the Artix Game Launcher, you will not see the ads by default.

Tier 2 Blademaster Class Update

We know so many of you are excited for the release of our newest class, the tier 2 Blademaster, Yami no Ronin. The farming quests and balance for the class are still in progress. We'll be able to give everyone a better idea for the release date later on this week.

And speaking of classes...

(Re) Introducing... Barber Class! (No Joke)

Hair today, gone tomorrow... and back again! Almost 12 years ago, we launched the Barber Class. It had a unique armor, but the same skills as Rogue Class. It was removed back in 2010 and ever since, we've gotten requests to 1) bring the class back and 2) give it unique skills.

We originally planned to launch the return of the new Barber Class last week, but needed to address several animation issues. As of tonight... those requests have become a reality... in a slightly different form! Find Barber Class in the Class Shop, as well as Bev's shop in Battleontown for 20,401 gold.

For you experienced heroes who still have the original Barber Class (now called Classic Barber), you'll keep your art and rogue-clone skills. Drop a few gold and you can try out the new class's unique skills, then decide which you like better.

If this is your first go-round the barber pole, then you're in luck! Check out the hair-raising skills and animations, enjoy the swanky bowtie on the armor, and cut your opponents down to size!

Class Notes

• Find the new Barber Class in the Class shop or Bev's Barber Shop for 20,401 gold.
• Suitable for new adventurers battling to become experienced heroes
• Recommended Enhancement: Luck

New story release this Friday: Alliance of Evil, Part 2

Last month, we began a new three-part arc in our main story, Shadows of War, featuring the ShadowLord Malgor and his attemp to ally with the forces of EVIL. Dage was not deceived by Malgor's empty promises, and needed your help to defend his realm. This week, Malgor's focus turns to one of the other three main Evil factions... Nulgath the ArchFiend and his Nation of deadly warriors. Log in this Friday for a dark new adventure, wicked reward items, and a new armor set in the Featured Gear Shop in your game menu.

April 03, 2020

Voidborn of Nulgath Bonus Gear

Upgrade to unlock exclusive gear sets!

Deep in the heart of the Void, a race of creatures spawned by Darkness, wait for Nulgath the ArchFiend's command. The Voidborn are his creatures - body, breath, and soul. Starting tonight at 6 PM EST, get the Voidborn of Nulgath armor, accessories and more when you buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or more.

After you purchase an account upgrade, select a bonus set of your choice from a list of options in your Account Manager. 

Pack Details

 Choose the Voidborn of Nulgath to unlock the full armor set. 

• Voidborn of Nulgath armor
• 4 Voidborn helms
• 5 Voidborn capes
• Blade of the Voidborn sword + daggers
• and a character page badge

Once you've chosen the Voidborn of Nulgath bonus on the Account Manager page, log in and find the set's shop in the Other Achievements tab in your Book of Lore. 

12000 AC or 12 month membership package rewards:

• ALL the Voidborn of Nulgath 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 Voidborn of Nulgath gear
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts 
• and a character page badge

*Active membership required to equip

And if you're a fan of Nulgath's Nation, don't miss the BloodVoid Knight or Void ChronoKnight Upgrade bonus sets! They are still available from your Account Manager.

Nulgath Nation-themed Upgrade Bonus

Nulgath the ArchFiend's BloodVoid Knights are used to hunt his unluckiest prey.They hide in the shadows, waiting until just the right moment to strike in his name. Unlock all 24 items in the color-customizable BloodVoid Knight of Nulgath armor set when you buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or more.

After you purchase an account upgrade, select a bonus set of your choice from a list of options in your Account Manager. 

April 01, 2020

Our April FUN Day Story is Live

Puns, Parodies, and... a Manbun FOR SCIENCE!

At a time when it feels like everything has been turned upsidedown and inside out... log in for a laugh and know that this is fine. Talk to Cysero (and his GIGANTIC U bear-shaped bus) to begin our newest April Fool FUN Day story adventure, filled with parodies, puns, and a CEO-tech bro. 

This weekend, log in for...

• April Fun story: /join Ubear and talk to Cysero
• New rare Baron Sundae set in the April Fun rares shop 
• Double Daily Gift: the 0 AC Altar of Saladbolg + Double Class Points boost

Cysero's New Gig: the Ubear X-Press

Now available in AdventureQuest Worlds... the Ubear X-PRESS! Ride free any time. Pickup service 24/7. 100% organic interior. Log in now and talk to Cysero for more information and the Bear Necessities event RARE gear shop. #PlayApartTogether

Bear Necessities Event RARE Shop

I have a HAUNCH you're going to love this... or want to drive a STEAK through Cysero's heart when you see the punny, parody items in this week's new rare gear shop. Log in and find...

• New: Baron Sundae set (He's the sweetest.)
• Rare Warrior armor set (literally)*
• Bark Caster armor set (Puns are the ROOT of all Evil, not souls.)
• HexoSuit O NO U- armor set (based on the Exosuit Binsoku set)
• Emo Shocker armor set (So good it hertz.)

March 31, 2020

Screenshot Contest Winners

Month of Evil Screenshot Contest Winners

Earlier this month, we put out a call for new screenshots featuring Dage the Evil, the birthday Collection Chest, our Friday the 13th event, or the Dark Carnival. As usual, we had an incredibly hard ime picking winners; your submissions were too good! Thanks to everyone who entered! Winners have already received their prizes.

1,000 AC Grand Prize Winner: @OVA_EZ (IGN: Ultimate Despair )

500 AC Winners

1. @jangjang1106 Ign:Reichel
2. @therealsamuel21 IGN: Khawneiluai
3. @FighterX272 IGN: Fighter
4. @_SageJr ign: Sage Jr
5. @MarcheAQW ign: Marche
6. @Pr1deCS Ign: Pr1de AE
7. @Datenshi6699 IGN : Lucifer
8. @BuckministerAE IGN: death_now
9. @TomCastro97 IGN: Fogo
10. @mrdenzoy IGN: denziedlufy

March 27, 2020

Shadows Of War: Evil Alliance Part 1

Quest to Defend Dage's Underworld from Malgor

After the ShadowLord Malgor’s plot to control the ley lines failed, he retreated. Or so we thought, until Dage the Evil received a message... and an offer of alliance. But Dage was not deceived by Malgor's empty promises, and now he needs your help to defend his realm. Because if Dage won't willingly add his Underworld minions to the ShadowFlame army, then Malgor intends to TAKE them.

This weekend:

• /join darkally
• Quest to battle Malgor's Shadow minions
• Empower the members of Dage's Underworld
• Forge new souls and punish defectors

Plus find...

• Draconic Paragon and Prime gear set
• Corrupted Draconic Paragon and Prime gear set
• and the new SwordMaster class variants of the BladeMaster class series!

Alliance of Evil Gear

We've got four new armor sets for you to collect!

Draconic Paragon Plate: Undead Legion exclusive armor set! Create the pieces of this set using Undead Legion Tokens and Paragon Medals (available from Dage the Evil's Undead Legion Merge Shop

Prime Paragon Plate: Available from Dage the Evil's Birthday Shop (returning each year) and from the 2020 Birthday Collection Chest (only available in this year's chest)

Corrupt Draconic Paragon Plate: Complete this weekend's update in /darkally to unlock the story boss and farm for the Corrupt Draconic Paragon armor set!

Prime Corrupted Paragon Plate: Limited Time only! Available from the Featured Gear Shop and from the 2020 Birthday Collection Chest 

The Story So Far...

The Queen of Monsters is dead, but Evil lives on... and the shadows she cast over our world continue to spread. A new overlord controls her castle, and if you aren't fighting FOR Malgor, the leader of the ShadowFlame Army, he wants to make sure you'll never fight again. His army has invaded our world, his minions seek to turn you over to him, and if you're going to stop him, you'll need two things, FAST: allies + power. 

After all of the chaos the Queen of Monsters wreaked, it is clear that you cannot sit back and deal with smaller threats to the world. That means we need to start gathering two things NOW: allies and power.

Dage's Birthday Class Update, Part 1

The Undead Legion is made up of Lore's finest undead (and not-undead-yet) warriors. That is why we're bringing back some of your favorite Underworld class skills paired with new art!

Starting tonight, find the BladeMaster Class, BladeMaster Assassin Class, and Legion BladeMaster Assassin Class skills return as the SwordMaster Class series!

SwordMaster Class uses rebalanced and buffed BladeMaster Class skills.
SwordMaster Assassin Class uses rebalanced and buffed BladeMaster Assassin Class skills
Legion SwordMaster Assassin Class uses Legion BladeMaster Assassin Class skills

How to Unlock the new classes:

SwordMaster Class permanently available for AdventureCoins in the Class Shop or Undead Legion Shop, or for Legion Tokens in the Legion Merge Shop
SwordMaster Assassin Class seasonally available in Dage's Dark Birthday Shop
Legion SwordMaster Assassin seasonally available in Dage's Dark Birthday Token Merge Shop

If you have any of the original BladeMaster classes, you can unlock their SwordMaster variants for free from the Curio shop in Battleontown.

The Tier 2 Class intended to release for Dage's Birthday, the Yami no Ronin Class, will arrive next month. This Tier 2 class will only be available via farming. Keep an eye out for more details about how to obtain it soon.

Follow the AdventureQuest Worlds class team on Twitter for more updates, previews, and details about new class changes, buffs, and releases!

March 27, 2020

April 2020 Event Calendar

Month of WAR!

"Shadows run when a good Hero goes to war." If March was the month of Evil, April is the month of... WAR! A new alliance to PREVENT war, that is. But will the evil factions of Lore side WITH Malgor the ShadowLord, or against him? Log in during April as we continue the three part "Shadows of War: Alliances of Evil" storyline! 

April 1 April Seasonal Set Returns: Bio-War Cultist

April 3 Going Green: A New Gig for a Mad Weaponsmith

April 10 Shadows of War: Evil Alliance, Part 2

April 17  Grenwog and Earth Day return

April 24 Shadows of War: Evil Alliance, Part 3

March 20, 2020

Encore! The Return of Breaking Benjamin

Encore! Encore! Encore!

This Battle Concert story event is free for everyone, all ages, any level. Team up with your friends and battle through time and space as the band Breaking Benjamin rocks out!

Defeat horrifying creatures in the Void and take down the PlaneShifter boss.

That unlocks the concert backstage area where you can meet the band and complete Bryce Platinum's quest for more reward gear than a crew of roadies can haul.

Come see the band Breaking Benjamin in AdventureQuest Worlds!

Encore of the Breaking Benjamin Battle Concert!

All the real life concerts everywhere were cancelled. We have had amazing battle concert story events here in AdventureQuest Worlds, and some incredible guest groups. 

So we talked to the band, and we're going to revive and extend our previous concert so everyone in the world can come party with us in game!

Battle for a chance to get wicked loot

The Breaking Benjamin concert is 100% free for everyone to enjoy, so it did not have a collection when released. Over half of the reward items released in the concert event were available for everyone as monster and quest drops... and they're back!

If you didn't get a chance to farm for them while the concert was live in February... now's your chance! Plus, coming next week, we'll add a selection of new drops to keep you rockin' all night long!

March 20, 2020

The Dark Carnival Returns

Friday the 13th And Lucky Day Double Holiday!

It is March, the month of Evil, and the weekend after Friday the 13th! That means... the Dark Carnival returns for the Unlucky Day Fair. Better boost your real-life LUK stat this weekend, because you're going to need every four-leaf clover, horseshoe, and rabbits foot you've got! Aurelio Voltaire and Zazul are here to make sure you "win" all the prizes you deserve... including a few new Friday the 13th / Lucky day crossover items!

Both Zazul and Aurelio Voltaire have a quest that is ONLY available while the Dark Carnival is in town.

• Zazul's Purgatorio Charade quest has a chance to reward: the Twisted Monkey Paw, Chibi Zazul House Item, Ringermaster Mort pet, and Silver Purgatorio Coin weapons
• Aurelio Voltaire's Creepy Undead Monkey quest has a chance to award the Creepy Undead Monkey cape, pet,  morph helm, and Twisted Monkey Paw. 

But beware... these gifts may not be what they seem. Save your Twisted Monkey Paws; you'll be able to spend them in the Dark Carnival merge shop for even more gear! 

• Zombie Leperchaun armor + helms
• Toxic Painbow cape
• Wilted 4-Leaf Clover staff
• Unfortunate Ringmaster armor set

Dark Carnival Event Shop

You're in luck! The Dark Carnival has a whole new gear shop... just for you! Head to the Fair to find...

• Undead Leperchaun Class (AC and member versions)
• Corrupt Celtic Hunter weapons (2020 event rares)
• Harlequin Warrior armor set  (2020 event rares)
• Magical Dryad armor set 

Unlucky Leperchaun Class

It's so uncommon for Lucky Day and Friday the 13th to coincide (the next won't be until 2026!) that to celebrate, we've added an event-exclusive version of the Unlucky Leperchaun Class... the Undead Leperchaun. It has the same skills as the 2015 Unlucky Leperchaun, but new art. This class will only be available when Friday the 13th and Lucky Day converge. 

The Undead Leperchaun Class is a highly modified version of the Evolved Leprechaun Class, and can be obtained from the Dark Carnival event shop for 2,000 ACs OR for gold, if you're a Legend. Check out the original class skills write up for more details about how the class will play.

Step Right Up to Test Your Luck!

Do ya feel lucky, Hero? I hope so, because the sneevil barkers at the Unlucky Day Fair are calling to you. 

UnLucky Day Fair events:

• Play minigames to collect Golden Tickets
• Unlock the Evolved Leprechaun Class or the Undead Leperchaun Class
• The Pot o' DOOM is here: battle it for new gear
• Punt Zorbak is BACK! (only available during the Friday the 13th / Lucky Day crossover events)
• Your favorite seasonal items and bosses return

You can access the Fair RIGHT NOW when you /join unluck, and then continue to taste the painbow in the /rainbow and /hedge maps!

Don't miss the many unlucky versions of the fair's minigames:

• Clover Fields (Legend-only)
• Jackpot o' Gold
• Rainbow Run
• Ring Toss
• Smack A Sneevil
• Shamrock Smash
• Battle Gems Mini

Save up the Golden Tickets you earn from the minigames to purchase gear from the Unlucky Day Shamrock Fair Merge Shop, and if you get a Lucky Hat or Lucky Top Hat from the Fair Token Shop, you'll earn double the number of Golden Tickets from any minigame you play!

April 04, 2020

Log in for Server-wide Daily Bonuses

Find a new reward, boost, or buff added each day

We know a lot of you have had unexpected schedule changes recently. To help keep your spirits high and vacation time fun, we're making sure that when you log into AdventureQuest Worlds, you have even more to do. More rewards to hunt for, quests to complete, and battles to win. Log in each day through the end of May for a new item, boost, buff, or surprise. 

Monday: Double Gold Boost on all servers
Tuesday: Something's fishy about this 0 AC item drop!
Wednesday: New 0 AC item drop
Coming soon: Keep an eye on the Design Notes for more boosts coming later this week!

That's not all! Click here to see all of the other active and previous boosts, gifts, and buffs.

UPDATE: we originally announced the 0 AC item drops would leave in April. After receiving many messages from our player community letting us know they're unable to log in due to local health/safety measures, we've extending the period that the items will drop. We will announce a revised leave date as situations around the world progress. We want everyone to stay safe, healthy, and #PlayApartTogether.

March 13, 2020

Friday the 13th: Dage vs Shrade

The Month of Evil + the Unluckiest Day of the Year

Evil. Darkness. DOOM. And... Friday the 13th?! That's right. This weekend, we're celebrating the darkest month of the year with the unluckiest EVENT of the year in a double-holiday war... for POWER! Log in this weekend and head to Aurelio Voltaire's library for a story of fear and horror... of underworlds and lost souls... and creatures pulled straight from your nightmares. Of Dage the Evil vs SHRADE in the Splatter Realm!

The adventure begins as you battle through the Underworld to help Dage the Evil unlock the mystery of a Puzzle Box that promises to take him to a world even deeper and darker than the one he rules.. But to take control of it, he'll need to take out the creature guarding its gateway: SHRADE.

This weekend, /join puzzlebox to begin your cursed underworld adventure and...

• Battle through Aurelio Voltaire's tale of terror
• Fight through the Underworld to help Dage the Evil unlock the mystery of the Dark Enigma puzzlebox
• Complete the story quests to begin the Dage vs Shrade WAR in the Splatter Realm
• Raise the war meter to 50% to unlock a war chest with the Dark Enigma Keeper or Horrorfied Enigma Keeper sets
• Raise the war meter to 100% to unlock the war boss
• Rock out to Aurelio Voltaire's sweet songs of darkness
• How lucky—you can play through all previous Friday the 13th events!

Once the war meter hits 100%, battle to collect the pieces of the 0 AC Legion Shrade armor set from the war boss!

Aurelio Voltaire Returns for Friday the 13th!

Friday the 13th and Aurelio Voltaire go together like Evil Armies of Undead and Horror Movies. So of course, this Friday our always-positive, family-friendly game team and community want to welcome him back for another musical event! 

Aurelio Voltaire is the maker of music, films, books, comics, toys and... mayhem. He has appeared in almost ALL of the AQWorlds Friday the 13th events... and has become a fan-favorite for our players (not to mention beloved by goths, trekkies, and music-lovers in general). 

This weekend, slay your enemies to the sound of music from his album “What are the Oddz?” but before you begin the adventure in /puzzlebox, take a moment to admire Aurelio Voltaire's sweet portrait of his candy-loving companion, Hargoyle, star of the Legend of Candy Claws book and super-cuddly plus toy. (Get yours from his online store here)

On behalf of the entire AdventureQuest Worlds team, we want to thank Aurelio Voltaire for being a part of this special event! 

Friday the 13th Event Rare Gear

Starting tonight and through Friday, April 3rd, you'll be able to find the spookiest, evillest Friday the 13th gear EVER in your game menu! 

The Friday the 13th Event Rares Shop features:

• Deathless Caster armor
• 9 dark hoods and helms
• Deathless Caster wings and Minion cape
• Spear and Sword weapons
• Shadow of the Legion armor (with color-custom trim)
• 5 deadly helms
• Shadow of the Legion Rune Blade
• Floating Skeleton + Coffin bank pet

Friday the 13th DOUBLE Server Boost

Your luck is in! Log in at battle through our Friday the 13th update this weekend  and get 2X gold, reputation, class points, and experience when you defeat monsters and complete quests.

War Events How-To Guide

Battle alongside your fellow heroes to defeat your enemies to defend the Splatter Realm... or conquer it! For many of you, this will be the FIRST war you've ever fought in, and you're in LUCK! (Even though it IS Friday the 13th...)

But if you're not sure how to fight in an AQWorlds war, then read on!

• Choose a side: You can choose to battle for Dage the Evil or Shrade. 
• War Meter:  Defeat your opponents to earn war tokens, then turn them in to increase the war meter. When the meter hits 100%, it unlocks the war boss.
• War Tokens: There are two different kinds of tokens. Turning in 5 regular tokens to increases the meter by a regular amount. Turn in 3 mega tokens to increase the meter by DOUBLE the normal amount.
• Goals: Raising the war meter unlocks special achievements - special shops, challenge fights, cutscenes, or the war boss (once the meter hits 100%).  Defeat the war boss to unlock the final story cutscene.

You and the rest of the heroes in Lore will all be fighting together to reach a common goal: victory! With every additional hero who battles in the war, you'll reach the 100% mark that much faster... and that means you'll unlock the rewards and storyline ending sooner, too!

March 03, 2020

Breaking Benjamin Battle Concert Leaves March 8th

Less than one week left to experience the in-game event!

This weekend is your LAST CHANCE to experience the Breaking Benjamin battle concert in AdventureQuest Worlds and 3D. The event leaves on Sunday night. Battle as the band plays, team up with friends and other players to defeat  horrifying creatures in the Void, and take down the PlaneShifter boss to unlock the concert backstage area and the exclusive Far Away character page badge.* 

Ticket price? Free. Travel time? None. Log in at www.AQ.com

WHO: You, your friends, and Breaking Benjamin
WHAT: Free virtual concert in both AdventureQuest Worlds & AdventureQuest 3D
WHEN: Right now... but only until Sunday night
WHERE: AdventureQuest 3D & AdventureQuest Worlds

About Breaking Benjamin

Multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin has amassed a sizable and diehard fan base over the years both through their chart-topping music and electrifying live performances. The band’s latest release, AURORA adds to a healthy 7MM+ total album units sold worldwide, following 2018’s EMBER, which charted #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 and spun off the band’s 8th and 9th #1 singles to date. Showcasing nine re-imagined hits from across their catalog and one new single, “Far Away”, AURORA features fan favorites such as RIAA Certified Gold singles, “Failure” and “Dear Agony”, along with #1 songs like “Angels Fall” and “Red Cold River” and more. Stream or purchase AURORA here, and check out the band’s site here. Watch the official music video for “Far Away” here.

New Album and Tour

Breaking Benjamin just released the album Aurora! It is an acoustic collection of their biggest and most popular songs... and one new song called, "Far Away"

You can download/stream Aurora here

They are also on Tour... check out the tour locations and dates

Battle Concert Rares Shop

The event is free for everyone to play but if you want to get your gauntlets on the HOTTEST gear in the stadium, talk to Johnny Track for the Battle Concert Rares Shop. 

Battle to Unlock New Concert Reward Gear

Fight through space and time to defend Breaking Benjamin's band members, then take on the PlaneShifter. Complete the story event to unlock the Backstage area, where you can battle to earn new armors, helms, attack guitars, and house items!

March 06, 2020

Abyssal Heretic Bonus Gear

Upgrade to unlock exclusive gear sets!

Feed your hunger... for DARKNESS when you unlock our newest upgrade bonus pack! Starting tonight at 6 PM EST, get the Abyssal Heretic and Abyssal Rebel armors, pets, accessories and more when you buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or more.

After you purchase an account upgrade, select a bonus set of your choice from a list of options in your Account Manager. 

Pack Details

 Choose the Abyssal Heretic bonus to unlock two full armor sets. 

• Abyssal Heretic Armor
• Abyssal Rebel Armor
• 7 Abyssal helms
• 3 Abyssal capes
• Abyssal Heretic's Mystic Spear, Blade, and Shadow Blade
• Abyssal Heretic's Mystic Blade floating sword pet
• Abyssal Heretic's Mystic Blade floating sword battle pet*
• Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory
• and a character page badge

Once you've chosen the Abyssal Heretic bonus on the Account Manager page, log in and find the set's shop in the Other Achievements tab in your Book of Lore. 

12000 AC or 12 month membership package rewards:

• ALL the Abyssal Heretic 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 Abyssal Heretic gear
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts 
• and a character page badge

*Active membership required to equip

And if you're a fan of the Undead Legion, don't miss the Paragon Fiend Upgrade bonus set released last year.

Paragon Fiend Upgrade Bonus

Terrify your enemies and dominate the Darkness with the Paragon Fiend upgrade bonus! Unlock the exclusive mount armor, regular armor, house, and more when you buy any AdventureCoin or Membership package of $10 USD or more.

After you purchase an account upgrade, select a bonus set of your choice from a list of options in your Account Manager. 

Pack Details

 Choose the Paragon Fiend bonus to unlock two full armor sets and a new house. 

• Legion Paragon Fiend Rider armor
• Paragon Fiend armor
• Paragon Fiend helm
• Paragon Fiend Wings
• Paragon Fiend Blade (dual and single wield)
• Paragon Spear
• Paragon Fiend Blade pet
• Paragon's Knightmare pet
• Legion Fiend Dome House
• BONUS armor set for members of the Undead Legion
• Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts added straight to your inventory
• and a character page badge

Once you've chosen the Paragon Fiend bonus on the Account Manager page, log in and find the set's shop in the Other Achievements tab in your Book of Lore. 

12000 AC or 12 month membership package rewards:

• ALL the Paragon Fiend 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 Paragon Fiend gear
• 5 Rep/XP/Gold/Class Points boosts 
• and a character page badge 

March 06, 2020

Dage's Devourer of Souls Boss

Discover the fate of Dage the Evil's soul!

Dage the Evil does more than lead the Undead Legion, an army built of fallen souls... the weapons and gear he crafts are made OF those souls pledged to his service. The Legion requires many souls to make up its army, and this week, his newest General has arrived to feast upon those brave enough to challenge him. This weekend, log in and battle through the Abyssal Lair, make your way to the top of the Midnight Mountain, and take on the Devourer of Souls as we celebrate Dage the Evil's birthday. 

This weekend:

• Battle the Devourer of Souls in /abysslair
• Defeat monsters to buy treasures from the Abyssal Dracolich's dark treasure hoard
• Check out Dage's 2020 Birthday Rares shop + collection chest
• Undead Legion Members: find 33 new Legion Token items 
• Members: a new SoulForge character page background is now available

Dage's Devourer of Souls Collection Chest

Save 8,000 ACs on event rare gear! Get all of Dage’s 2020 birthday items in his Devourer of Souls Collection Chest for 10,000 AdventureCoins (18,000 ACs worth of gear for 10,000 ACs is a really GOOD deal from a very Evil Artist)! 

Dage's 2020 Collection includes: 50 rare items, plus a character page badge and the Collection Chest pet!

• Dage's Devourer of Souls Collection Chest pet (click this to access the shop full of 0 AC gear)
• Devourer of Souls armor
• 2 Deverour of Souls capes
• Devourer of Souls Greatswords and "powered up" version
• Flaming Devourer of Souls Morph + Horned Mask helms
• Devourer of Souls GreatScythe and "powered up" version
• Devourer of Souls Greatsword floating sword pet
• DeathCaster armor
• 4 DeathCaster helms
• 2 DeathCaster wings
• DeathCaster Scythe
• Ultra FiendHunter's Cape
• Vhall's Demon Dystopia
• Necro Paragon armor
• 2 Necro Paragon helms + cloak
• Necro Paragon Slasher Axe, Broadsword, Executioner, + Poleaxe
• Necro Paragon Reaver + Dual Reavers
• Necro Paragon Blade floating sword pet
• Necro Paragon Pet + Minion Pet
• Necro Paragon Blade + Minion battle pets*
• Mystic Underworld Warrior armor, helm, cloak, and blade
• Arcane Underworld Warrior
• Underworld SoulEater Bldae
• Legion Skull Cave House 
• SoulEater's Badge Pet (with quest for exclusive character page badge + House)

Just want a couple of the items listed above? Apart from the exclusive Devourer of Souls Collection Chest pet itself, all of the gear contained inside the Dark Caster Collection Chest will also be available individually in his Birthday Shop.

Birthday Rewards 

Gear up and /join abysslair, then talk to the Abyssal Dracolich to begin battling! Take on the Abyssal Guards, Underbeasts, and finally... the Devourer of Souls himself. Complete the Abyssal Dracolich's quests to earn items to buy items from his dark treasure hoard.

• Underworld Evoker armor + "powered up" version
• Underworld Evoker helms, capes, and Vortex weapons
• Bestial Sword of Fiend Control
• Legion Minister armor
• 5 Legion Minister helms
• Dark Caster's Ministry
• 3 Legion Minister capes
• 3 Legion Mininster weapons
• Soul Sipper far0 pet
• and more!

More surprises from Dage the Evil! Starting tonight, you can choose to display his SoulForge as your character page background! 

Undead Legion Member Exclusives

Get your tokens ready! This week, you'll be able to buy 33 NEW items crafted by Dage the Evil, LAE, and community artist ferozakh!

• Legion Marauder armor 
• Legion Scout armor
• 8 Legion helms
• 3 Legion capes
• Legion Marauder + Legion Scout Blades
• Ultra FiendHunter armor
• Ultra FiendHunter helms, capes, + weapons
• 4 Legion Sage helms
• Legion Devourer of Souls Blade and "powered up" version
• Legion Devourer of Souls Blade Pet
• Legion Devourer of Souls Scythe
• Dark Devourer of Souls Scythe
• Devourer of Souls Mask

If you're not a member of the Undead Legion, never fear! You, too, can sell your soul to Dage the Evil and become a part of his immortal army.

New to AQW and a Fan of PVP + the Legion? 

In-game, Dage the Evil is the leader of the Undead Legion, ruler of the Underworld. In the REAL world, the artist behind the NPC has one, true love... PVP! That's why last year, AQWorlds celebrate with a battle-birthday featuring two new Underworld PVP maps and exclusive PVP rewards!

Get your battle on:

• Underworld Team PVP: /join dagepvp and choose which team you want to fight for
• Underworld 1v1 PVP: /join dage1v1 and go head to head with your friend... or a stranger
• Collect Legion Combat Trophies in the Team PVP map 
• Complete Dumoose's daily quest in the 1v1 map to get Legion PVP Trophies
• Spend your trophies on undead-themed rewards

March 02, 2020

Dage's Dark Birthday Begins

Seasonal Birthday Gear Now Available

The month of EVIL begins now! Log in and battle through all of Dage the Evil's returning birthday zones, take on wicked bosses, and check out his seasonal birthday gear shop. Return this Friday, March 6th, for a new boss, a new birthday rares shop and collection chest, new Undead Legion farming gear, and more! 

Log in and battle through the following zones to get wicked reward drops:

• /darkbirthday
• /undervoid
• /futurewar
• /futurelegion
• /futurewardage

Dark Caster Class Series Returns

The Undead Legion is made up of Lore's finest undead (and not-undead-yet) warriors. That is why last year, we brought back ALL the Dark Caster Class skills, tied to art created by Dage just for his birthday. Each class is available from Dage's Dark Birthday Shop for 2,000 ACs and will return each year for his birthday.

• Infinite Dark Caster Class uses the Evolved DC class skills
• Timeless Dark Caster Class uses the Arcane DC class skills
• Immortal Dark Caster Class uses the original DC class skills

Original Class owners:

If you have the original Dark Caster Class, you will get the Immortal Dark Caster Class for FREE. Talk to Dage in the /darkbirthday map to complete his quest to claim your free class. 

Birthday Rewards and Rare Items

This week, gear up and get ready to fight for all the returning reward drops, including the:

• Eternal Dark Caster and Eternal Dark Caster X Armor sets
• Spirits of War, Famine, Death, and Conquest armor sets
• UW3017 Gunner and Blaster Armor sets
• Dreadnought House
• Shogun Paragon Pet
• Enchanted Eternal Painsaws
• Paragon Greatsword Cape
• Dreadnought's Skull Staff
• Grief's Shrine house item
• Cape of Envy
• Altar of Caladbolg
• Infinite, Timeless, and Immortal Dark Caster Classes*
• Timeless, Infinite, and Immortal Dark Caster armors
• Paragon Fiend Quest Pet (with the seasonal farming quests)
• Legion Sigil Pet (with quests for gear)
• Legion Overfiend Blade Pet
• Paragon Fiend Rider Pet
• Dark Reaver weapons
• Enchanted Caster scythes
• Dark Caster Skull capes
• Legion Fiend helms

Coming This Friday: New Rares + Farming Rewards

This Friday, an all-new collection of birthday items arrive -- we've got a mix of collection/birthday rares (including the color-customizable Devourer of Souls) as well as farming rewards. 

Members of the Undead Legion will also be able to craft items for two new sets exclusive to Dage the Evil's most loyal followers. If you're not a member of the Undead Legion, never fear! You, too, can sell your soul to Dage the Evil and become a part of his immortal army.

* Last year, we added a series of Dark Caster-themed classes and armors. Like in AdventureQuest 3D, these items will return to Dage's birthday shop each year. But the Dark Caster collection chest pet (and the discount it gave)are rare and will not return.

April 01, 2020

Unlock the Bio-War Cultist Set

Available every year from April 1st - 30th

April is the month of WAR! The world of Lore is never peaceful for long... and the battles that lie ahead of you are only going to get more intense. Embrace your fate (and a future full of combat... literally*). This month's seasonal set will outfit you for the coming conflict: the Bio-War Cultist.

* The Goddess will be pleased. She favors her devoted Cultists.

April Set: Bio-War Cultist

Starting Monday, April 1st at 12:01 AM EST (that's server time), unlock the Bio-War Cultist and War Cultist armors and all their accessories!**

There are two ways to get the gear:

1) Total package: Buy the entire set directly through the website for $9.99 USD 

2) Individually: Buy each of the individual pieces from Garek the Traveling Gear Merchant in Battleon.

The total cost to buy all of the gear individually is 4,000 ACs, so getting all the gear from the pack is a pretty sweet deal (you save 2,000 ACs).

The set includes:

• Bio-War Cultist armor
• War Cultist  armor
• War Cultist Helms
• Bio-War Cultist Helms
• War Cultist Wings
• Bio-War and War Cultist Blades
• War Cultist Claws
• an exclusive character page badge

** The character page badge will go live in the afternoon on Monday, April 1st.

Seasonal Set Details

Each month, we'll feature a new set, available only during that month every year. 

Seasonal Sets
January: ArchFiend OverLord
February: Obsidian Samurai
March: Legion Warseeker
April: Bio-War Cultist
May: Lord of the J-Sixth + Lightning Lich Lord
June: ShadowZard Mount + Rider
July: Flameborn + Underworld Summoner
August: Urban Assassins
September: Celestial Naval Commander
October: ChronoStriker
November: Harvest Hunters
December: Northern Wanderer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as an upgrade bonus? 

Upgrade bonus gear is an extra reward for buying AdventureCoin or Membership packages; new bonus gear comes out roughly every month. Seasonal set packs are bought separately. Just like the Flame Dragon Warrior pack, you can buy the entire set directly, for one price, on our site. You can ALSO buy the individual pieces in-game.

This set will return EVERY April, so if you can't get it now, you'll have another chance in 2020, or 2021, or 2022, etc.

If this isn't a new upgrade bonus, what IS the next bonus?

You can see all the available upgrade bonuses on our upgrade site. The next bonus set will be available soon, so keep an eye on the Design Notes! 

What if I just want ONE of the items?

You're in luck! Talk to Garek in Battleon. He'll be selling the individual pieces of the set through April 30th.

Where do I get my gear if I buy the full set through the website?

You'll find it in your Book of Lore.