Design Notes
November 18, 2024
Game News: November 18 - 24
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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.
Monday: Double Gold Boost
Get double Gold from battles and quests until Wednesday!
Tuesday: Day of the Undead
Our Tuesday Treasure Hunt is live! Talk to Rutilans in the /graveyard to unlock new a new Muerto Viviente Skull cape and member-only pet.
Wednesday: Double Reputation Boost
Get double Rep from completing quests until Friday!
Thursday: Spirit Orbs Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create your Blinding Light of Destiny Axe all week long.
Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new Hollowborn Saga + Black Friday Collection updates.
Story: chapter 3.5 of the Hollowborn Saga in the Dawn Sanctum
Rewards: Vindicator rewards... in shadow
New Rares: Quibble Coinbiter's 2024 Black Friday shop update
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: Get double EXP / Gold / Rep /Class Points until Monday!
Saturday: Celebrate Wolfenoot with the Galactic Wolf pet, battle pet, and house guard until November 14th!
Sunday: Battle the boss in the Shadow Realm for the rare Shadow of Vengeance house guard* until December 31st!
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.
* This is a shadowy house guard version of the Vengeance Pactdealer cape, released last month in our birthday collection chest.
November 12, 2024
Game News: November 11 - 17
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.
Monday: Double Reputation Boost
Get double Rep from completing quests until Wednesday!
Tuesday: Midweek Update
Head to the /Oasis and talk to Fabyo Loso, iconic NPC designer. Complete his quests to gather resources, then craft Ballyhoo's armor, helms, axe, and a house guest.
Get more details in the full Design Notes post.
Wednesday: Double Class Points Boost
Get double Class Points from battles until Friday!
Thursday: Celestial Dungeon Resource Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create your Greatblade of the Entwined Eclipse. Head to the /TempleShrine map and talk to Empress Ai no Miko for more information.
Celestial Dungeon: Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.
Story: New Harvest Fest event with Tara, Oishii, and all your friends
Rewards: A bounty of new items to collect and unlock
Shop: Quibble Coinbiter's 2024 Black Friday Rares
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: Get double EXP until Monday!
Saturday: Battle the Turdrakolich in the /eventhub to get the 0 AC rare Dead Aim Bow.
Sunday: Defeat the Leaf Painter in the /eventhub to collect new seasonal Harvest house items.
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.
September 23, 2024
Game News: September 23 - 29
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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.
Monday: Double Server Boost
Get more gold from battles and quests until Wednesday!
Tuesday: Midweek Update
Last week's Talk Like a Pireate Day event offered up a boatload of new reward items, but we couldn't release ALL the treasures we had planned for you.* Log in and return to the Blood Isles tomorrow. Battle the Merpyre for a bounty of bewitching boss-themed reward drops. But be careful... she bites!
Merpyre Boss Drops
- Armor (female art only)
- 3 helms
- 1 house guard
* Some boss drops were delayed due to an emergency trip I had to take out of state.
Wednesday: Double Server Boost
Get more reputation by completing quests from until Friday!
Thursday: Dark Spirit Orbs Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create your Greatblade of the Entwined Eclipse through next Wednesday!
Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.
Challenge Boss: Battle the Apex Azalith Challenge Boss in the Infernal Arena
New Rewards: perament + rare Celestial rewards
Collection Chest Update: third + final shipment of Talk Like a Pirate Day Collection rares
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double Gold, Reputation, Class Points, and EXP
Saturday: Battle Magma Blazebeard in the /BlazingBeach map to collect new pirate weapons and the Noble Parrot cape.
Sunday: Battle Kathool in the /DeepChaos map to collect a hefty load of achor-themed items.
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.
September 03, 2024
Game News: September 2 - 8
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YARRRR! It's high time we return to the open seas, and this month, we're doing just that! Join us as we celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day, Friday the 13th, and battle through an all-new Celestial Realm arena. 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.
Monday: Double EXP Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Experience boost on all servers!
Tuesday: Midweek Update
We've got two new items for you to unlock! Talk to Nythera in the Void Temple to find her merge shop. Battle any monster in the Void Cave, Void Ruins, or Void Temple to collect Void Wedding Favors. Save them and use them to craft single and dual-wield versions of Nythera's Void Stones.
Wednesday: Double Gold Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Gold boost on all servers.
Thursday: Dark Spirit Orbs Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create Sepulchure's DoomKnight Armor through next Wednesday!
Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.
Boss Battle: Defeat Sea King Gravefang
New Rewards: two new Pirate-themed sets
Holiday Events return: Talk Like a Pirate Day, Friday the 13th, Brasil Independence Day
New Bonus Pack: Loot and plunder your way to victory with our new upgrade bonus gear
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double Reputation
Saturday: Battle Sea King Gravefang to collect the rare, 0 AC Skull Bomb weapons
Sunday: Battle Sea King Gravefang to collect a rare, 0 AC Blood Isle floor item
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.
August 19, 2024
Game News: August 19 - 25
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.
Monday: Double Rep Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Reputation boost on all servers!
Tuesday: Midweek Update
Our Tuesday Treasure Hunt is live! Talk to NPC in the /map to do the thing. Complete it, and you'll unlock 0 AC rarity rewards!
Read the full post for more details.
Wednesday: Double Experience Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Class Points boost on all servers.
Thursday: Void Aura Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create your Greatblade of the Entwined Eclipse through next Wednesday!
Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.
Story Update: Queen Iona Challenge Boss
Saga Update: Cold Thunder finale cinematic in Termina Temple
New Rewards: Dark ThunderMaster set, Temple Faction Scythes, and more
Featured Gear Shop: three rare August Anime Fusion sets
Treasure Chest: three new weapons arrive
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double EXP
Saturday: Battle the Tanuki in /Bamboo to collect 2 Maces, 2 Daggers, 1 Gauntlet
Sunday: Battle the boss in /crulonwed 2 new pets + 2 new helms
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.
August 12, 2024
Game News: August 12 - 18
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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.
Monday: Double Class Points Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Class Points boost on all servers in AQWorlds!
Tuesday: Astral & Nova Shrine Update
Talk to Empress Miko in the NovaShrine or AstralShrine maps to find 2 new 0 AC weapons in her merge shop!
Read the full post for more details.
Wednesday: Double Experience Boost
48 hour DOUBLE Experience (EXP) boost on all servers in AQWorlds!
Thursday: Void Aura Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create the Necrotic Sword of Doom through next Wednesday!
Read the full post for more details.
Friday Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates.
New Rewards: Find new gear in the BadMoon, Wentira, and ExtraCredit merge shops
New Featured Rares: Crystallis Adjusticator + Fairy Queen sets
Final Collection Chest Update: NPC surfboards arrive in Quibble's Collection Chest
M-AWWW-re Moths: Moth items land in the Treasure Chest + Aria's Pet Shop
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double Gold
Saturday: Battle the Kabasaran Waranei in /wentira to collect new weapons
Sunday: Battle monsters in the /extracredit map to collect a freezer full of rare sweet treats
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.
August 05, 2024
Game News: August 5 - 11
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Summer's not over yet! We've got a seriously rewarding lineup of game events planned for this month, and this week, we're doubling down on the festivities begun last week with... Crulon's in-game wedding event! Join us this Friday for an in-djinn-ious wedding event, new rewards, rares, and more! 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.
Tuesday, August 6: HydraSlayer Set
August 7th is National Sea Serpent Day! To help you celebrate on a grand scale, we're adding an all-new armor set to the Merge Shop in /hydrachallenge. Head to /hydrachallenge and talk to Dew Drop Fairy to access her Hydra Merge shop.
Read the full post for more details.
Thursday, August 8: Blood Gems Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to collect Blood Gems of the Archfiend all week long.
Read the full post for more details.
Friday, August 9: Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates:
New Event: Crulon's Wedding Event
Event Rewards: Djinn Realm wedding rewards
Featured Gear Shop: Sweet Summer Wedding Guest set and more
Bonus Rewards: Color-custom version of the HydraSlayer's Set
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double Reputation
Saturday: Battle the Doom Kitten in /doomkitten to collect 2 rare NPC Cat pets + 2 seasonal NPC Cat houseguests.
Sunday: Battle the Djinn King in /Crulonwedding to collect the permanent House Guest + rare Staff
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 the Patch Notes.
July 08, 2024
Game News: July 8 - 14
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Summer's here, and our weekly release schedule is heating up! 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.
Tuesday, July 8: Pyroclastic Rewards
We're bringing the heat, because today's new reward items are on fire. Literally. Log in tomorrow and /join Xantown. Battle Xan the Pyromancer for a chance to get two super-hot new house guards and 2 plushie weapons.
Read the full post for more details.
Thursday, July 11: Void Aura Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create the Necrotic Sword of Doom until July 17th.
Read the full post for more details.
Friday, July 8: Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates:
New Event: Cold Thunder Saga, Part 5
Rewards: Skye Mage Set, Twlight Unicorn weapon, new Summer drops
Summer Collection II: Summer Sidhe, Lunar/Solar sets, houses, and more
HeroPoints Shop: Chrono ShadowHunter Class + gear
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
Server Boost: double Rep
Saturday: Summer Rocker set from the Steaming Dragon in /beachparty
Sunday: Coral Reef Heroes weapons + pet from the Underwater Monsters in /lunacove
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 the Patch Notes.
June 24, 2024
Game News: June 24 - 30
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Summer's here, and our weekly release schedule is heating up! 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.
Tuesday, June 25: New Midweek Update
Tuesday's update is a continuation of the Geode Gauntlets and Big Crater hunts, which began last June. You know what that means... completing the first Big Crater hunt will be a pre-rock-ative! :D
Thursday Resource Boost
Get double rewards from select Legion Token quests and 2x Dark Unicorn Rib drops from Binky until July 3rd!
Art Preview: stare into the Abysss... AND SPARKLE!
Whether you love the light or dwell in darkness, this weekend has something for everyone! Journey to the ShadowRealm and quest to craft the Hollowborn TreasureHunter. Then head to Beleen's Pastelia map. Battle Rainbrutalcorn for Jun-icorn gear!
Friday, June 28: Update Details
Get details on this weekend's upcoming game release!
Dark Event
Quest to craft the pieces of the Hollowborn Treasure Hunter set as we celebrate AQW artist Lae's birthday!
Bright, Hot Rewards
- Battle the Rainbrutalcorn monster in /pastelia to collect new Unicorn weapons, then return next month to create midnight variants!
- Battle a lower-level version of Anqa in the /sunsetridge map to get blazingly-bright new fire weapons!
Summer Collection Update
Find all-new summer gear added into Quibble's rares shop + collection chest!
Leaving This Friday
Deadly Muse items from the May 31 Featured Gear Shop update
Double Server Boosts & Weekend Drops
Log in for new double server boosts, resource farming boosts, or item drops every day of the week!
Double Server Boost Schedule
Monday: Reputation
Wednesday: Class Points
Friday: Gold, Reputation, Class Points, EXP
Weekend Daily Gift Details
Saturday: battle Rainbrutalcorn in /pastelia for the rare Unicorn Toy weapons
Sunday: battle the Rose Bush in /balemorale for the rare White Rose & Friends pet
This weekend's login gifts will be available until July 31st.
June 17, 2024
Game News: June 17 - 23
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Summer's here, and our weekly release schedule is heating up! 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.
Monday, June 17: Starlight of Destiny Preview
Check out the first preview of the Starlight of Destiny axe. We're celebrating the Star Festival next month in all our main games with a stellar new farming reward item. Crafted just for this event by art superstar Hikari, the Starlight of Destiny axe has in-combat animation, to help you shine on the battlefield.
Versions of the axe will release in AQWorlds, AQ3D, AdventureQuest, DragonFable, and EpicDuel.
Note: The regular Blinding Light of Destiny will be required to accept the quest to farm for the StarLight of Destiny.
Tuesday, June 18: Death & Destiny
Our Tuesday update is live, and we've got double update headed your way! In honor of DragonFable's birthday this month, we've brought over one of their most frequently-encountered NPCs to stand guard in your /house. Talk to the Grim Reaper in the /Death map. Complete his new quest to unlock the Otherworld Death House Guard!
Then head to the Icestorm Arena and /equip your thickest winter gloves. You'll need them if you're going to grab the super-cool sets waiting for you there as we celebrate Lore's version of the Stanley cup with all-new hockey gear!
Read the Design Notes for more details on today's update.
Thursday, June 20: Unidentified 34 & 35 Boost
Get double rewards as you quest to collect resources to create the ArchFiend DoomLord set until June 26.
Unidentifed 34:
- Willpower Extraction
- Enough Doom for an ArchFiend
Get x2, x4, x6 or x8 items while the boost is on.
(Normal: x1, x2, x3, or x4)
Unidentifed 35:
- Nulgath Demands Work
- Enough Doom for an ArchFiend
Drop quantity + rate: x2, 30%
(Normal: x1, 15%)
Friday, June 21: Update Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates: new main story update, the first update in the Summer 2024 Collection, and more!
Log in this Weekend for:
- Main Story: new update in the Cold Thunder Saga
- New rewards: Anti-Ionan War Beast armor sets + Noise's Grave house items
- Summer 2024 Collection Chest: the first update :D
Daily Gifts & Boosts
- Server Boost: double Gold
- Saturday drops: Radical Kidz wall items
- Sunday drops: Sweatshirt Daimyo pet + house guard
Event Reminders...
Mark your calendars so you don't miss out! These maps, items, and limited-time drops are leaving soon.
Events
- June 21: rare Mecha Dragon Commander set
- June 30: Father's Day maps + rewards, Chronomancer of Light, Shadowzard Mount set
Limited Time Daily Login Gifts
- June 22: Silver Skye drops from Warden Indradeep in CastleEblana
- June 22: Sacred Forest Scythe from Forest Guardian in /fableforest
- June 28: Peaceful Picnic, Fantasy Fir Tree, Sweet Shrub, and Fantasy Fountain drops from the Root of Evil in /livingdungeon
- June 30: Hockey Star Captain drops from /icestormarena
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 the Patch Notes.
June 10, 2024
Game News: June 10 - 16
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Summer's here, and our weekly release schedule is heating up! 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.
Monday, June 9: Infinity Update
Artix announced a new tech demo test for AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity is coming this week!
Stay up to date with all the Infinity development news at www.AQ2D.com.
Tuesday, June 10: New Midweek Update
Battle the River Fishman in /greenguardwest this Tuesday for a chance to get the 0 AC Fishy Sword. Plus, we'd updated and adjusted a number of old maps, quests, and items to make them more enjoyable for everyone.
Read the full post for more details.
Wednesday, June 12: Art Preview
Loremasters have been getting a lot of love from the community this year. But even hardcore archivists need to get out and touch sand sometimes. That's why we chose to create a swimsuit set for LoreMaster Muusa this year. Coming to AQWorlds this summer!
Follow @Alina_AE on Twitter for more art previews.
Thursday, June 13: Dark Spirit Orbs Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to collect the resources to create Sepulchure's DoomKnight Armor!
Read the full post for more details.
Friday, June 14: Release Details
Read on for news about this weekend's new updates: new main story update, Father's Day of Doom returns, Featured rares shop, and more!
Log in this Weekend for:
- Main Story: new update in the Cold Thunder Saga
- New rewards: Skye Rogue armor sets
- Holiday Event: Father's Day of Doom maps + gear return
- Featured Gear sets: color-custom Skye Rogue + Animeme Items
Daily Gifts & Boosts
- Server Boost: double Reputation
- Saturday drops: Sus moglin helms from the Baconcatzard in /eventhub
- Sunday drops: Father's Day of DOOM maces from GleebleGlarble in the /nursery
Event Reminders...
Mark your calendars so you don't miss out! These maps, items, and limited-time drops are leaving soon.
Events
- June 14: rare Enchanted Harmonic Savant set
- June 21: rare Mecha Dragon Commander set
Rare Daily Login Gifts
- June 22: Silver Skye drops from Warden Indradeep in CastleEblana
- June 22: Sacred Forest Scythe from Forest Guardian in /fableforest
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 the Patch Notes.
May 27, 2024
Game News: May 27 - June 2
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Summer's almost here, and you know what that means: our flood of Spring updates is about to get super-heated! Get the latest details on this week's news, Treasure Hunt, Boosts, and find out more about this weekend's interlude boss battle.
Tuesday, May 28: Bounty Cache Hunt
This week's treasure hunt is live! Talk to Valencia in the /Museum to begin your hunt to recover the shipment of Lost Bounty Hunter gear. (Items are Color Custom to accessory)
Rewards include:
- GL-1ST Salvage Blade
- GL-1ST Salvage Blades
- Sheathed GL-1ST Salvage Blade cape
Another Treasure Hunt is here! (It sure feels like it's been awhile, with the recent run of midweek monster drops). This Treasure Hunt is, like the others that released this year, on the easier side to give as many players as possible a reason to try out some of the older hunts.
But never fear, our midweek update design team have been on a hunt of their own to find rewards that will hit that sweet spot for new and old heroes alike.
Rewards will be permanently available.
Thursday, May 30: Celestial Dungeon Boost
Get double rewards as you battle to create your Greatblade of the Entwined Eclipse until June 5th.
Dungeons:
- Temple of the Midnight Sun: 2x Sliver of Sunlight
- Temple of the Solstice Moon: 2x Sliver of Moonlight
- Ascension of the Eclipse: 2x Ecliptic Offering
Friday, May 31: Update Details
Get a first look at what's coming in this weekend's upcoming game release. Last week's Cold Thunder Saga left many of you thunderstruck; but before you can continue, you'll need to shake off a destructively-beautiful, deadly stalker that devours the hearts and souls of those unfortunate enough to fall under her spell.
- Main Story: Cold Thunder Saga Interlude... the Deadly Muse
- New rewards: Sidhe's Devotees armor sets
- Zodiac Heroes: Virgo quest rewards
- Featured Gear sets: Anime x Meme fusion rares, Part 1
Events + Gear Leaving Soon
- May 31: rare Urban Dragon Warrior + Kyoki's Dragonslayer sets
- June 7: Seasonal May the Fourth Event Hub + Holiday drops
- June 14: rare Enchanted Harmonic Savant set
- June 21: rare Mecha Dragon Commander set
Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts
- Server Boost: double Gold, XP, Class Points, Rep
- Resource Boost: Celestial Dungeon drops
- Saturday: rare Cold Steel weapons from the Warden in /castleeblana
- Sunday: rare Sheathed Blade Blade + cape from Dage in /siegefortress
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