Battlegrounds

Welcome, participants, to the battlegrounds of intense combat and unparalleled excitement. Here, we offer a unique avenue to immerse yourself in the thrill of skillful gameplay management. Test the limits of your abilities, strategize with precision, and unleash your might upon your adversaries. Join us in this adrenaline-fueled arena, where every move counts and every decision shapes the course of battle. With your prowess and determination, you have the opportunity to emerge as the hero, leading us to glorious victory. Come forth and embark on this epic journey with us. Victory awaits, and together, we shall conquer the battlegrounds!

Rules

By participating in Battlegrounds you agree to the PvP Rules.

Battlegrounds Modes

Eight distinct battleground modes await your conquest, each presenting its own unique set of challenges and mechanics to overcome. Within these modes lie individualized quests, tailored to test your prowess and adaptability on the battlefield. Prepare to immerse yourself in a diverse array of strategic encounters as you navigate through these dynamic battlegrounds, each offering a thrilling journey towards victory.

Battleground modes will rotate each 2 minutes as long as no Battleground match is running

Team Death Match: First team to have X deaths loses
Double Inferno: First team to deliver X skulls (from kills) wins
Domination: 3 controllable points which provide winning points, first team to reach X points wins
Capture the Flag: Bring enemy flag to your base without losing your flag, first team to do this X times wins
Stone Control: Up 6 stones to be brought to your base to gain points, first team to reach X points, wins
Rush: Take castle emp and def it for X minutes. Def teams wins on time or other team wins on retaking the emp
Conquest: One Team Emp defender, one Team attacker. Def teams wins on time or other team wins on taking the emp
Bossnia: Each team got a boss in base. Team which kills flag in the middle makes other teams boss vulnerable. First team to kill enemy boss X times wins

Battleground Happy Hour

While the battleground is accessible at any time, many participants eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Battleground Happy Hour. This special period is favored for its doubled rewards in Hero's Badges (7773) compared to standard hours. It's during this time that enthusiasts flock to seize the heightened benefits. Each gameplay mode offers varying quantities of badges based on the completion of distinct quests, adding an extra layer of strategy to the pursuit of victory.

6x a day there will be happy hour for one hour: double rewards during this time

Happy Hour Times
BG	Server Time	Notes	Reason
1	03:00
2	07:00	Except saturdays	WoE SE at Sat 07:00
3	10:00
4	14:00	14:30 on saturday and sunday	WoE TE at Sat 16:00 WoE SE at Sun 17:00
5	19:00
6	23:00

Click on this link if you want to see the discord message version with your local timezone listed.

Limitations/Mechanics/Adjustment

Character Level / Class, Equipment, Skills, Items, Pet, Reduction same as in WoE SE
⛔️ you are not allowed to join with more than one account
⛔️ if you are afk in BG, you will be flagged afk after 30 seconds and kicked automatically after 60 seconds
⛔️ if you leave / get kicked from BG before end, you will be blocked for 4 minutes from joining again

Disabled Items

All MVP cards
Episode 20 cards
Storm Gust Scroll (14513)
Sienna Execrate Scroll (23194)

Adjusted Skills

Last Updated: Patch Notes #116

Genetic

Cart Cannon will deal -50% damage
Cart Boost will not increase speed movement past PVP Buff speed

Guillotine Cross

Cross Impact will deal -40% damage and have 0.7sec cooldown
Soul Destroyer will deal -25% damage

Kagerou / Oboro

Freezing Spear will deal -25% damage

Mechanic

Arm Cannon will deal -45% damage and have 11-cells Range

Ranger

Aimed Bolt will deal -50% damage
Sharp Shooting will deal -30% damage

Rune Knight

Sonic Wave will deal -33% damage
Ignition Break will deal -25% damage
Dragon Breath will deal -50% damage
Dragon Breath Water will deal -60% damage

Royal Guard

Over Brand will deal -65% damage
Inspiration duration is now 60s, cooldown 120s on level 5

Shadow Chaser

Manhole releases its target the moment it gets removed by other skill

Sorcerer

Extreme Vacuum releases its target the moment it gets removed by other skill
Diamond Dust cooldown can not be reduced below 4 seconds

Star Emperor

Anger of The Sun, Anger of The Moon and Anger of The Star's damage boost will be reduced by about 86%
Solar Burst will now deal -55% damage, the AoE splash damage will be reduced by additional -50%

Summoner

Picky Peck will deal +25% damage

Sura

Dangerous Soul Collect (Zen) will now have minimum 0.2s fixed casting time (irreducible from any source)
Gate of Hell will no longer ignore Range Attack Resistance
Swapping Weapon will put Gate of Hell on 0.5s cooldown
Cursed Circle can now be dispelled (all targets will be freed instantly)
Tiger Cannon will deal -60% damage and will deal increased damage to combo target only (other targets will receive base damage)

Wanderer / Minstrel

Metallic Sound will deal -40% damage
Reverberation will deal +40% damage

Warlock

Comet will deal -70% damage

Magical Intoxication status decreases the resistances against all elemental attacks by 5% for 20 seconds.

Chain Lightning will deal -40% damage

Casting Chain Lightning on targets which are in white imprison will now fail (Chains still work)

Soul Expansion will deal -50% damage

Debuffs

The following debuffs all have their duration reduced to 15 seconds

Sinking Melody
Beyond of Warcry
Harmonize
Don't Forget Me
Howling of Mandragora
Thorns Trap
Venom Impress
Strip Helm
Strip Armor
Strip Shield
Strip Weapon

⚠️Skill adjustments will be continuously monitored and evaluated based on gameplay dynamics to ensure a balanced and satisfying experience for all participants.

Disabled Skills
Teleport	Warp Portal	Ice Wall	Back Slide
Intimidate (Snatch)	I miss you	Assumptio	Kaizel
Moonlit Water Mill (Sheltering Bliss)	Mom, Dad, I miss you!	Come to me, honey~	Plant Cultivation
Shadow Slash	Dimension Door	We are with You	Power of Odin
Unlimit	Striking	Extreme Vacuum

Commands

New commands for everyone:

@listenbg added to Settings NPC: command will toggle BG related announcements (0 = on, 1 = off, 2 = on only during Happy Hour)
@joinbg
@bgrank show player BG ranking (you earn BG fame by fullfilling objectives of BGs)

Commands for BG team leaders:

@guildskill / @guildskillinfo - you can also use guild skills via guild menu in BG
@order - send message to your team
@reportafk to report/kick afk players after the have been flagged afk
@leader assign another player as team leader

Ranking

The top ranked player in Battlegrounds is now displayed in Neustadt (neustadt 182, 141) next to the top ranked player for WoE TE and WoE SE.

The NPCs in Neustadt will wear the same costumes and styles as the players.

To view the leaderboard and your current rank use the @bgrank command. You can earn fame by completing battleground objectives.

Check Stats

Did you know? You can easily view someone's battleground or War of Emperium (WoE) achievements by right-clicking on their character and selecting 'Check Equipment'. A pop-up window will appear with three selection options. Choose 'Battleground Stats', and their achievements will promptly appear in your chat box, providing comprehensive information regarding their performance in these intense battles.

Updates

Notes for future patches:

⚠️ Statistics are being collected, display on homepage will be available soon

Gameplay & Preparation

Stats Boost

As you step into this arena, each participant is bestowed with the coveted "BG Powerup," a potent enhancement granting a significant boost of +30 to all stats along with the invaluable Guyak effect.

Additional Buffs

In the vast array of diverse builds, there may arise occasions where a particular buff crucial to your strategy is absent. Fear not, for a solution awaits at the Master of Buffs. Here, amidst the myriad options, you are empowered to select a singular enhancement to complement your battle tactics. Approach the Master and claim the revered Hero's Heirloom, granting you the boon necessary to bolster your arsenal and confront any challenge that dares to stand in your path.

⚠️The availability of buff selection options will vary depending on the gameplay, dynamically adjusting to add or remove buffs as necessary to maintain balance within the battle.

Supplies

Ensure you're equipped with all the essentials before stepping onto the battlefield. Potions, gems, and other necessary items are vital for your success, so come prepared. Once you're in the arena, there's no turning back to replenish your supplies. Speak with Telma, who offers two options: Battlegrounds supplies or War of Emperium (WoE) supplies. Whichever path you choose, both options require the esteemed War Badge (7773) , earned through your valiant efforts in battle.

⚠️Additional consumables may be introduced based on your feedback, ensuring a responsive and enriching gameplay experience.

BG Costumes Autumn
Costume Bloodthirsty Sword (90259)	Costume Little Wings (blue) (90296)	Costume Gamer Headphone (black) (61909)

Rewards

Participants in the battlegrounds have the opportunity to select their rewards based on the accumulation of Hero's Badges earned through battle. Upon collecting these badges, you'll be presented with two enticing options: acquire Materials essential for your endeavors or opt for relics, granting access to iconic Costumes. The choice is yours, paving the way for personalized rewards tailored to your preferences and aspirations.

⚠️Further materials and costumes could potentially be incorporated based on your valuable feedback, enriching the customization options available to you.

Should you find yourself in need of gear such as weapons, armor, accessories, and other battlefield essentials, seek out Erundek. Utilizing the esteemed currency of Hero's Badges, you'll have the opportunity to handpick your desired provisions to enhance your combat capabilities. Whether it's equipping yourself for the rigors of battle or seeking additional boosts to fortify your strengths, Erundek stands ready to assist you in your quest for victory. In the Main Office Basement, you can open your personal training room with the NPC Gatekeeper.
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In the training room you can test different builds against different monster settings.
You also have the opportunity to prepare for WoE and make various settings.