Design Notes

November 30, 2023

2024 Calendar Class: Chrono ShadowSlayer

Unlock the exclusive class when you get the 2024 Calendar

Introducing Chrono ShadowSlayer class, the newest addition to AdventureQuest Worlds! Unlock the class, armor set, and character page badge when you get the 2024 "The Game is Undead" Poster calendar.You can pre-order your 2024 Calendar NOW from HeroMart. A version will be added to the in-game HeroMart map later this year for HeroPoints or AdventureCoins.

Skill Breakdown

Chrono ShadowSlayer class is a fast-firing, time-traveling, monster slaying gunslinger. Its skills revolve around its trusty six-chambered sidearm, loading special rounds to create powerful effects. They can debuff their opponents, increase their own stats, and finish their opponents off with a powerful chronomancy magic silver bullet!

Unlike other classes, they don’t have an autoattack. Instead, you fire empowered shots through your skills or rapid-fire all your rounds at your opponents. However, you must pay attention to your ammo, needing to reload every six shots. You’ll need to manage your effects and your ammunition well to use this class to its full potential.

Description: Recommended enhancements: Lucky, Thief.
Stat Model: Luck Hybrid
Mana Regen: Chrono ShadowSlayers load and fire special ammunition with their firearms.

Fire!

Rank needed: 1 / Default Attack
Target: Enemy
Max Targets: 1
Type: 105% Hybrid as Physical
Range: Medium
Mana Cost: 15
Cooldown: 0.15 seconds

Fire as fast as you can pull the trigger! Your shots are so fast that they're unavoidable. Your cylinder holds 6 shots, needing to be reloaded when empty.

A non-automatic auto attack! This one you have to fire manually, or using your other skills. Depending on the ammunition you load, your shots can have different effects. Or, enter Gunslinger stance and fan the hammer to your heart’s content.

Reload

Rank needed: 1
Target: Self
Cooldown: 6 seconds

Load 6 shots into your revolver and refill your mana. Removes Tracer rounds and FMJ rounds.

If you have 4 or more stacks of Temporal Rift, consume them and enter Gunslinger Stance for 2 seconds, granting you free shots and generating Chaos Rifts, which block Temporal Rift and increase your Crit Damage by 20% per stack for 10 seconds.

Reload your firearm, clearing your loaded rounds and refreshing your mana. This move can punctuate your firing combos, but using it can leave you vulnerable. This skill is also how you enter Chaos Rift mode, which focuses on longer combos and fast-firing.

Tracer Rounds

Rank needed: 2
Target: Enemy
Max Targets: 1
Type: Status
Range: Medium
Mana Cost: 5
Cooldown: 3 seconds

Load Tracers and fire one, increasing your Defense by 20% and Dodge by 40% until you reload. Gain a Temporal Rift and an HoT for 4 seconds based on max health. Replaces FMJ rounds.

Firing with Tracer rounds Paints your opponent, reducing their damage, Dodge, and Crit Chance by 6% per stack, up to 4 stacks, for 12 seconds.

Tracer rounds are your “defensive” option, allowing you to debuff your opponents and increase your own survivability. Fires a shot when you use it, and comes with a handy heal.

FMJ Rounds

Rank needed: 3
Target: Enemy
Max Targets: 1
Type: 147% Hybrid as Physical
Range: Medium
Mana Cost: 5
Cooldown: 1.5 seconds

Load Full Metal Jackets and fire an empowered shot, dealing additional damage and increasing your Physical Damage by 25% until you reload. Gain a Temporal Rift. Replaces Tracer rounds.

Firing with FMJ rounds shreds your opponent's defense by 6% per stack, up to 6 stacks, for 12 seconds.

FMJ rounds are your “offensive” option, increasing the damage your opponents take and dealing extra damage. Fires an empowered shot when you use it, doing bonus damage on top of the FMJ effect. Use this in conjunction with Tracer rounds to maintain your survivability while slowly expending ammunition.

Silver Bullet

Rank needed: 5
Target: Enemy
Max Targets: 1
Type: 15 - 45% recorded damage as Physical
Range: Long
Mana Cost: 5
Cooldown: 6 seconds

Fire a silver bullet, dealing powerful damage based on how much damage was dealt in the last 10 seconds while a Rift was present and emptying your rounds.

Your grand finale! This can do minor or massive damage depending on how much damage you’ve done while under a Rift aura. This class has two types of Rifts it can generate, in fact- playing around one or the other can allow you to explore different skill combos.

Passives

Reinforced Chamber

Rank needed: 4
Type: Passive

Your high-tech parts allow you to shoot faster and more powerful shots for +10% damage.

Sharpshooter

Rank needed: 4
Type: Passive

You pinpoint critical weaknesses with ease, granting you +10% Crit Chance.

Blessed Ammunition

Rank needed: 5
Type: Passive

+20% Luck.

Conclusion

Chrono ShadowSlayer has a few new mechanics- making it very different from most classes. You can rapid fire your ammo, or carefully fire boosted shots with your third and fourth skills. Don’t panic- you don’t need to break your fingers to play this class well! Slower but more powerful shots with your skills can be just as effective as rapid firing your ammo, letting you pick how you play. Or, switch between them both to make full use of the class’s mechanics.

Chrono ShadowSlayer does what you expect a Calendar class to do- hit fast and hit hard with rift nukes. Unlike other Calendar classes however, it boasts strong effects and powerful base damage, being less reliant on its rift collapses. Your two ammo types let you play defensively or offensively, or mix between them to manage both benefits at once while building your Rifts.

Tags: Alina,

November 24, 2023

Get ready to go DARKER

Our Black Friday 2023 Collection is HERE: Unlock 200+ items

Our Black Friday 2023 Collection got a huge update update at midnight, and we've just added even more! Log in now and check out the 60+ new rare items in Quibble Coinbiter's Shop in Battleon. Find over 200 dark variants of your favorite gear in Quibble's shop, plus all-new sets created this year. And if you're a collector or rare hunter, pick up the Black Friday Collection Chest to get ALL of the event rares and a character page badge for 10,000 AdventureCoins!

Quibble's First Shop Update

Get individual items from Quibble's Dark Holiday 2023 gear collection in his rares shop. Get the exclusive Black Friday 2023 Collection Chest pet to unlock the full collection shop

Vanta Shadow Knight + Shielded Shadow Knight armors
Chained Chaos in Shadow armor, helm, cape
Obsidian Highlord armor + helm
Shadow Ball Formal + Artistocrat armors
Imperial Lightscythe in Shadow armor, helm, cape, weapons
Obsidian Samurai armor, helms, weapons
Shadow Deathfiend of Nulgath se
Crystal Roses & Royalty armor, 5 helms, 2 capes, 1 sword
Dark Scientist J6 armor, helms, cape, guns
Fierce Scientist J6 armor, helms, cape, guns
Shadow Mayhelm Streetwear armor and weapons
Lovely Nightmare Plate, helm, and mace
Shadow Samurai armor

Quibble's Second + Third 2023 Shop Update:

Color-custom gear:

Hollowborn Paragon set*
Shadow Technomancer armor
Cyber Lycan Transformation armor
Shadow Druid set
Cyber Bound Devourer of Gods set

Dark Gear of Shadows:

Shadow Solrac's Legacy set
Obsidian Titanslayer set
Shadow Witch set
Evolved Shadow Exo Suit set
Dark Vampire Slayer set
Warpforce Cyber Sword
Onyx Legion Wolf set**
Dark Frost Wolf of Nulgath set
Dark Frost Fang Katana (single + dual wield)
Shadow Frost Fang Katana (single + dual wield)

And don't miss what we've got planned for the rest of the collection update! Even more techno-themed gear for Cyber Monday.

* 0 AC Merge shop version available now in the /underworld map for Legion Tokens and Hollowsouls.
** Legion Token merge shop version coming on Monday.

Just want a couple of the items listed above? Apart from the exclusive pets, all of the gear contained inside the Black Friday Collection Chest shop will also be available to buy individually in Quibble's Event shop.

Black Friday 2023 Collection Notes

Read on for important notes about this year's collection.

All of this year's event rare items are available individually from the Black Friday Shop in your game menu until the event leaves December 8th.
The Hollowborn Collection Chest is a seasonal item and will not be included in the Black Friday Collection Chest.
The Shadow Deathfiend of Nulgath Blade (single + dual-wield) are 0 ACs in the collection chest. They are also available from Nulgath's Diamond merge shop until December 8th.
If you purchased the Jade Samurai Uppgrade Pack (Design Notes) you will find the Obsidian variants for free in your Book of Lore badge shop. PLUS we've removed the member-only flag from the items. SURPRISE!
Additional items will arrive next week as reward drops alongside our Black Friday update.

HollowBorn Collection Chest Returns

The Hollowborn Evoker set, created for Black Friday by AQW Community artist, Yo Lae, is a Black Friday seasonal collection chest. Unlock a TON of dark, deadly items for 5,000 AdventureCoins when you get the Hollowborn Chest pet (items available in the pet's shop).

The Hollowborn Collection includes:

Hollowborn Collection chest pet (has shop for all the gear)
Hollowborn Lightning pet (with quest for character page badge)

The Hollowborn Chest is seasonal, and will return every Black Friday. (Please note, the Hollowborn Chest does not receive new items each year.)

Tags: Alina,

November 24, 2023

Black Friday 2023: OMG UPDATE

Dark New Rewards, Hollowborn Boss, & Very Ebil Boss Battles

It's the darkest time of the year, and that means new Black Friday rewards are here! All heroes can battle monsters in /blackfridaywar for new rewards. For heroes eager to test their might... we've got new boss battles ready for you: Hollowborn ShadowSlayer D's Vampire + Lycan bosses PLUS Chairman Platinum's Very Ebil Mech Dragon. Read on for more details or charge into battle now!

New game release

Reward drops from monsters in /blackfridaywar
Vampire + Lycan bosses in /hbchallenge (level 65+ recommended)
Very Ebil Mech Dragon Boss in /ebilroof (level 75+ recommended)
Black Friday 2023 Collection update: 60+ new items

Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts

Server Boost: double Rep, Class Points, Gold, XP
Resource Boost: Legion Tokens + Binky Rib
Saturday: Hollowborn Gween from Turdrakolich in /eventhub
Sunday: Dark Moglin Cape from Executive Vordred in /blackfridaywar

Events + Gear Leaving

December 1: November daily gifts from November 4th - 19th
December 8: Harvest Fest 2023 + Black Friday 2023 rares

Hollowborn Rewards

New trials await, born from blood and darkness. The Hollowborn Shadowslayer D guards a Vampire and a Lycan cursed with the Shadow Fiend's gift, waiting for you to test your might against them in /hbchallenge.

ShadowSlayer D's Merge Shop:

Hollowborn Vampire Knight set
Hollowborn Lycan set
Hollowborn Vampire Lord
Hollowborn ShadowSlayer set

These rewards are permanently available, so if you need to level up to take these evil opponents down, never fear... you've got time!

Hollowdeep update: traditionally, we also update the Hollowdeep map at this time of year. Lae did a lot of the work needed for that, but I delayed the Hollowdeep addition to make sure the team had enough time and focus for each of the sections of the update.

The next Hollowdeep update is planned for March 2024, during our Month of Darkness and Evil. The Hollowborn Paragon set will return to Quibble's Shop + in the Hollowborn Merge Shop next March. After that, it will go permanently rare.

New Black Friday Reward Gear

Over 40 new rewards are now available for you to grab this weekend! Gear up and get ready to unlock the darkest gear of the year, then return on Monday for our Cyber Monday reward items!

Very Ebil Mech Dragon in /ebilmech:

NeoBattleon Armor + accessories
Even more drops coming on Cyber Monday

Executive Assistant Vordred in /blackfridaywar:

Black Skull Cane
Formal Grenwog Garb
and more

Deal Bot 2.0 in /blackfridaywar:

Lovely Celtic Warrior
Dark Wraps Mummy armor + helm
Lady Sora's Midnight Gown armor + helms
Dark Celestial Priest set

Hypnotized Shopper in /blackfridaywar:

Dark Valkyrie Helm (male + female)

The following Black Friday farming items were added on Wednesday!

2023 Achievement Tracker Rewards Next Week

Every time you log into AQWorlds, you've got some goal: meeting up with friends, ranking your newest class, or farming for the Blinding Light of Destiny. The sense of satisfaction when you accomplish that goal is one of the best things about playing AQW! But we want to give you even MORE rewards for playing... and that's where the Achievement Tracker comes in.

Every achievement pack is a full item set; when you log in with this gear equipped, you'll have an immediate WOW factor. For now, read on to get a small teaser.

Achievement Tracker Rewards for 2023

1,250,000 AdventureCoins

Exclusive armor set
Platinum Trophy Zorbak pet with quest for the Golden Item of Donated Awesomeness
Character page badge

15 Years Played

Exclusive armor set
Platinum Trophy Twilly pet with quest for the Golden Item of Donated Awesomeness*
Character page badge

14 Years Membership

Exclusive armor set
Platinum Trophy Twig pet with quest for the Golden Item of Donated Awesomeness
Character page badge

This is the FINAL TIER of the Achievement Tracker; once you've reached any (or all) of these tiers, you've done it. You've WON the tracker!

* The 15 Years Played IoDA quest will require a confirmed email address, 15 years played, and a selection of in-game sagas completed. Details announced next week.

Dark Holiday AdventureCoin Bonus

If you're gearing up for the holidays, this is the best time to check out our Holiday AC bonus so you don't miss a thing. Get 50% more FREE bonus AdventureCoins with any AC or Membership pack.

Tags: Alina,

November 24, 2023

A Feast of Free ACs

Get 50% more ACs with any Membership or AC Pack

If you're gearing up for the holidays, this is the best time to check out our Holiday AC bonus so you don't miss a thing. Get 50% more FREE bonus AdventureCoins with any AC or Membership pack while our holiday AC bonus is on.

Keep an eye on the Design Notes, because we've got a bounty of rare items heading your way this Holiday Season!

This week + next Friday: Black Friday collection rares
Monday, November 27: new Cyber Monday rares
Frostval + New Years gear

Get 60,000 ACs while our Summer Bonus is on!

During our Summer AC bonus, get 60,000 ACs for $99.95 (that's 20,000 ACs more than normal!) and unlock your choice of upgrade bonus pack, 15x Rep, Gold, Class Points, and XP server boosts, and the Mythic Item of Digital Awesomeness (IoDA).

Wait...AdventureCoin Bonus?!

That's right! Several times each year, we have bonus AdventureCoin offers (example: Summer, Back to School, and during the holidays). Bonus amounts and dates may change from year to year, so keep an eye on the Design Notes and social media for more news of future bonuses.

Mythic Item of Digital Awesomeness?!

The Mythic Item of Digital Awesomeness (or MIoDA for short) is a miscellaneous item you will get by purchasing the 40k AdventureCoin pakage. Like the other IoDA items, it allows you to choose any item in the game when you redeem it through your Account Manager.

How to Claim your MIoDA Prize

Make sure you have a confirmed email address attached to your game account, and then follow these steps:

Decide on the item you want
Log into your Account Manager
Click on the "Awesome Prizes" link on the sidebar
You'll see a list of the IoDA tokens you have available
Choose from a list of ALL the eligible item rewards
You'll be taken to a verification page to confirm your choice

Tags: Alina,

November 22, 2023

Announcing Winners Next Week

The Design a HeroMart Poster Contest was a resounding success! The winning entries are testament to the talent within our amazing community… and will also make wonderful gifts to share with the world!

Hiya heroes! We were overwhelmed by the incredible talent that poured into each submission for the HeroMart Poster Design Contest. A heartfelt thank you to all participants who turned their canvas into a kaleidoscope of creativity! We cannot believe how incredibly talented you all are! The diversity and originality of the entries left our judging panel in awe; even Dage himself was SUPER impressed.

With soooo many outstanding submissions, narrowing down the winners was no easy task. From vibrant designs that caught the eye to emotionally powerful pieces, each poster told a unique story. This is a mere testament to the rich tapestry of talent within our gaming community!

All these artistic endeavors have set the stage (and raised the bar) for a festive indulgence: the winner’s poster will be released just in time for the holidays, AND the runner-ups will have their art pieces made into prints!

We will begin emailing our winners early next week to privately discuss getting their art up on HeroMart. Later that week, we will publicly announce all our winners and special mentions, so stay tuned for that!

A sincere thank you to every participant who poured their hearts and souls into the HeroMart Poster Design Contest. You are all so incredibly talented!! Your creativity made this competition a true celebration of art and our beloved community of gamers. The gift of your artistic expression will be one that keeps on giving, and we can't wait to share it with the world just in time for the holiday season 🎁🎄☃️

Get ready to unwrap the magic and stay tuned for the big announcement next week!

Battle on!
Beleen, the awe-struck judges, and the entire Artix Entertainment team including our lovely HeroMart helpers :)

Tags: Beleen, HeroMart, Poster, contest, Winners,

November 17, 2023

Get ready to go DARK

Our Black Friday 2023 Collection is HERE: Unlock 125+ items

Our Black Friday 2023 Collection, featuring a backpack FULL of new Black Friday rares, is now available in Battleon! Find over 120 dark variants of your favorite gear in Quibble's shop, plus all-new sets created this year. And if you're a collector or rare hunter, pick up the Black Friday Collection Chest to get ALL of the event rares and a character page badge for 10,000 AdventureCoins!

Check out Quibble's Black Friday Rares Shop to find:

Exclusive Black Friday 2023 Collection Chest pet to unlock the full collection shop
Vanta Shadow Knight + Shielded Shadow Knight armors
Chained Chaos in Shadow armor, helm, cape
Obsidian Highlord armor + helm
Shadow Ball Formal + Artistocrat armors
Imperial Lightscythe in Shadow armor, helm, cape, weapons
Obsidian Samurai armor, helms, weapons*
Shadow Deathfiend of Nulgath set**
Crystal Roses & Royalty armor, 5 helms, 2 capes, 1 sword
Dark Scientist J6 armor, helms, cape, guns
Fierce Scientist J6 armor, helms, cape, guns
Shadow Mayhelm Streetwear armor and weapons
Lovely Nightmare Plate, helm, and mace
Shadow Samurai armor
and more!***

And don't miss what we've got planned for the rest of the collection update! More dark variants are on their way, plus techno-themed gear for Cyber Monday.

Collection variants still in progress:

Evolved Exo Suit armor, helm, blades
Mummy armor + mask
Light Witch set
Priest of the Ignited Ones set
Legion Wolf set
Titan Slayer set
And more!

Black Friday 2023 Collection Notes

Read on for important notes about this year's collection.

All of this year's event rare items are available individually from the Black Friday Shop in your game menu until the event leaves December 8th.
The Hollowborn Collection Chest is a seasonal item and will not be included in the Black Friday Collection Chest.
The Shadow Deathfiend of Nulgath Blade (single + dual-wield) are 0 ACs in the collection chest. They are also available from Nulgath's Diamond merge shop until December 8th.
If you purchased the Jade Samurai Uppgrade Pack (Design Notes) you will find the Obsidian variants for free in your Book of Lore badge shop. PLUS we've removed the member-only flag from the items. SURPRISE!
Additional items will arrive next week as reward drops alongside our Black Friday update.