If you play with fire, someone’s going to get burned… Immortals, we are proud to present the Firestarter, the latest class to join the Skyforge universe!

Long ago, a mad Elder God called Kir held dominion over most of Aelion. Holding hitherto unfathomable mastery over fire magic, he seduced an army of acolytes with his amazing abilities, and cruelly subjugated those who resisted. The art of fire magic was thought lost when Aelion resisted, and the God eventually met his end. However, thousands of years later, it seems that the spirit of Kir endured, and it has sought out a powerful new host.
– Asterius’ Encyclopedia

If you play with fire, someone’s going to get burned… Immortals, we are proud to present the Firestarter, the latest class to join the Skyforge universe! A theatrical performer imbued with the ancient and deadly powers of the Fire God Kir, the Firestarter wields unimaginable control over all manner of flames and heat sources, providing incredible ranged damage dealing support to allies in the heat of battle.

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The Firestarters are a nomadic people that have survived for centuries on their dramatic merits, entertaining the peoples of Aelion with their mesmerizing fire performances, breathtaking tricks, and astonishing tales of Gods, cults, heroic deeds, and tragic events. Their harlequin- and jester-inspired look is no mistake either, for the Firestarters also have a reputation as tricksters and charlatans, and for a time their magic amounted to nothing more than simple illusions. However, a chance encounter with the spirit of Kir, an ancient Elder God worshipped by their ancestors, imbued the Firestarters with an inconceivable power that they could previously only dream of.

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Long before the Immortals rose to defend Aelion from the threat of invasion, a series of fiery events were set in motion that would change the shape of the planet forever. Discover Ignition, a massive new Skyforge expansion which brings shadows from Aelion’s past blazing into its future. From the introduction of the new Firestarter class, to a hot new Elder God Aspect, and swashbuckling adventures that await in the ruins of Terra, get ready to set the universe aflame!

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Thousands of years ago, a mad Elder God called Kir founded a fire-worshipping cult to enforce his will and establish his dominion over Aelion. Together with his Cult of Flame, the power-mad God forged a terrible empire and marshalled his armies against the free peoples of Aelion. Kir was eventually defeated and imprisoned, but victory came at great cost to the world. However, in the age of Ignition, Kir has escaped from his eternal prison. Free from his bonds and burning with vengeance, the undying fire mage has merged his essence with the descendants of his followers to create the Firestarter class!

The Firestarter is the eighteenth class to join the Skyforge universe, and it’s the very first fire class to be introduced following hot demand from our community! This ranged damage dealer is equipped with twin torches that can channel the ancient magic once practised by the Cult of Flame. Conjure small or large fireballs, breathe scorching flames, trigger geothermal eruptions, unleash red hot dance moves, summon a cataclysmic hellstorm of meteors from the sky, and transform into a Fire Cat to bring battles to an end with purrfect finesse!

Owners of the Firestarter Collector's Edition will be able to unlock and play as the Firestarter from day one of the Ignition expansion. The Firestarter Temple, where you can also unlock this fiery new class, will be made available to all players in the Artemian Mountains province two weeks later! However, note that all players can already farm sparks of transformation as of today!


Immortals who have braved the journey to deification and achieved the status of fully-fledged Elder Gods will be able to enjoy a brand new Aspect: the Aspect of Magic! This magnificent visage will command respect among your celestial peers, while being certain to incite terror in the black hearts of Aelion’s invaders.

When higher divinity is unlocked, your character will be surrounded by five Ether spheres which can activate special abilities that can massively enhance your effectiveness in ranged combat. Master the Aspect of Magic form to employ amplified crowd control abilities, more effective damage dealing against multiple targets, harder-hitting attacks, longer stuns, and even more! If you want to experience the glory of the Aspect of Magic for yourself, make sure you’ve defeated an Invasion Avatar and earned a trophy.



Ready for a new adventure on Terra? Captain Garos’ scouts have intercepted a strange message from the Draconids. These scaly scavengers have discovered something of great importance to their cause in the Heart of the City, and it’s up to you and your Immortal friends to beat them to the punch and get there first!

This unique dungeon is the first of its kind, featuring randomly generated events and multiple branching paths that can be unlocked with every playthrough. Will you take on the cold-blooded Draconids with guns blazing, race to stop a deadly biological threat, or embark on an expedition to a crashed spaceship from Aelion? With danger at every corner and the sprawling ruins of an ancient civilization to explore, make sure you traverse every part of this dungeon to fully unlock its secrets and treasures... Maybe the Firestarter can help you bring light to the darkest regions!

To access the Heart of the City, you must first complete a series of Draconid quests on Terra.



Want to be one of the first Immortals to feel the heat of the Firestarter class? The Firestarter Collector’s Edition is available now, and it’s packed with a treasure trove of awesome content to help light the fuse for your new journey through the universe! This bundle will instantly unlock the Firestarter class, and get an exclusive Mount and Legendary Weapon, 14 days of Premium, 18,000 Knowledge of Enemies, 2,000 Aelerium-9 Catalysts, and 1,000 Ether Catalysts.

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The Ignition update will be released on September 3! Flavius ordered to speed up the New Enemy program, which will help Immortals understand the language of the Draconids. From now on, the number of points counted towards this program will increase significantly. Help scientists in research and bring closer the discovery of a new adventure - "The Heart of the City", and it will be discussed in today's article!



The dungeon will be different from all previous adventures. After the first (story) run, you can visit it again to get rewards for the group version. But the adventure won’t be linear this time around - the objectives will be randomly selected.



We hope our players will appreciate this approach, and it will become another source of game currencies in Skyforge.


Keep your eyes open, explore every nook and cranny in the Heart of the City, and you will learn a lot about the ancient civilization of Terra!


Captain Garos’s scouts intercepted a strange message on the Draconids’ command frequency. Apparently they have discovered something important in the heart of the old city. Immortals will have to venture into the ruins of the ancient civilization and beat the enemy to the punch!



The adventure starts near the abandoned subway station that we must reach through the tunnels. Immortals need to get to the center of the city to locate the object the Draconids are interested in.



On their way to the center, the group will pass the city park where the first random event takes place. You will need to destroy the enemy outpost, stop poisonous mycelium spores from spreading, or search for the crashed Aelion ship.


Your first boss battle depends on the task you are given.


Afterwards, you will visit a few other locations: a base and a research camp of the Draconids. The former can be found next to the administration building that the lizards are trying to get into.



You will have two random tasks at this stage. You’ll have to destroy the airbase, leaving the enemy without air support. Or destroy the station and cut off their lines of communication.



In the research camp, you will have a challenging encounter with the Draconids who are not eager to share their spoils. Enemy reinforcements will keep coming, and you will need to hold your position for a while.


The battle against the final boss, an elite Draconid officer, will take place in the center of the base. The enemy will use an army of drones, so stay alert!


That’s all. Get ready for the new adventure on Terra - purchase the Ignition Collector’s Edition. Get early access to the class and other valuables when you install the update!

Aelion is a large, climatically diverse and habitable planet. Life on Aelion was kindled billions of years ago in the warm depths of the oceans that span more than 50% of its surface. With the world still taking form, the evolution of these life forms made steady progress. Despite frequent global cataclysms that wiped entire species from the face of the planet, life endured, and these species were soon replaced by others.

200,000 years ago, from humble beginnings in the oceans to millions of years of evolution on land, mortal humanoids rose to stand on two legs. They were separated by great distances and enormous swathes of water and land, but still they developed and grew as a race.

These mortals settled the lands developing speech, tools, and fire. As they looked to the stars beyond their own world, mortals strived to comprehend the unknown; to discover the mysteries behind the laws of nature that governed their lives since the beginning. Around 10,000 years ago, the people of this planet started to band together in tribes and settlements, giving rise to the precursors of certain elements of their culture that survive to this day: rituals and cults.



Totemism, fetishism, animism, shamanism, and other forms of worship came into existence. Some people worshipped the elements, while others placed their faith in messianic figures who had periodically appeared in different places and times across Aelion’s history. Through the inspiring and noble acts of these individuals, a great love and devotion was ingrained in the hearts of those that followed them. As the faith and numbers of their followers grew so too did their powers, and in turn they directed those powers towards the benefit of the people.

As the population of Aelion grew large enough to encompass the globe, the first of these figures, later known as Immortals, began to reveal themselves. Though still exceptionally rare, Immortals would appear in greater numbers as Aelion’s population continued to increase.

Further research into the study of Immortals would later indicate that many never revealed themselves at all due to the innate nature of its discovery. One could live a full life without ever realizing the power latent within them, as the gift of immortality only reveals itself upon the unnatural death and subsequent resurrection of the individual. Some would even attribute their resurrection to a sort of divine intervention in response to their unwavering faith, rather than the realization of their own immortality.

Some tribes claimed to have an undying shaman that they considered a guardian, while some knew of a wandering hero who helped people in times of trouble. It wasn’t until later in Aelion’s history when the population of mortals and Immortals grew that these mysterious figures would step out of the shadows, for good or ill intent.

5,000 years ago, the tribes grew larger. The first small states appeared, and agriculture became widespread. All known life was confined to a single continent because of the great dangers inherent to ocean travel, including the irregularity of tides, and the enormity of waves. There were very few settlements near the ocean on account of rapid coastline erosion, thus the expansion of Aelion’s mortal populace became a slow venture.

Several large empires and a great number of smaller kingdoms were formed over time, with each territory enforcing their own laws, rules, and beliefs. Across 3,000 years, many smaller settlements grew in strength, conquered their neighbors, and fell once more. Some wars raged on for many years, finally leading some of the warring states to form alliances and coalitions in order to put an end to these conflicts and save lives.

In time, a new ability came to be discovered by the inhabitants of Aelion. The ability to wield magic. It wasn’t until later in Aelion’s history that the mysterious phenomenon of magic found its explanation through a substance known as Ether; and through its discovery the capabilities of magic could be developed even further.

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The Gorgonide forces have managed to slither their way into the most vulnerable cracks of Aelion’s surface. The Milenes Caves are home to the largest deposit of energy crystals on the entire planet and as such, a vital resource gathering location. The Gorgonides desire those resources for themselves and have since made the caves a veritable nest of vipers.

Clearly the fork-tongued fiends have been planning this recent means of attack for a while, as the caves were attacked in full force abruptly and without warning, leading to an unbridled panic as we attempted to evacuate the civilians in the area. Powerful acolytes of Akonita are personally leading the occupation, draining the region of resources and employing never before seen tactics of keeping Immortal intervention at bay.



We are in dire need of your help and need all available Immortals to diverge on the area immediately! From August 22 to August 31, the completion of public quests in the invaded region will count towards the activation of Aeli’s blessing!


During the course of the event, any completion of the Milenes Cave’s 3 public quests (Battle for Resources, Helpful Scientists, Akonita’s Servants) will count as a point towards the servers overall score. The overall score counts for all platforms Xbox, PS4, PC (NA/EU/RU) united.

• 1,000 Points - 1 Day of Aeli’s Blessing
• 1,500 Points - 3 Days of Aeli’s Blessing
• 2,000 Points - 5 Days of Aeli’s Blessing

 

Depending on which goal you reach, Aeli’s Blessing can activate for a total of 5 days. While Aeli’s Blessing is active, Credits and Knowledge of Enemies obtained from adventures are increased by 50% for everyone on the server!

Time is short Immortals! It is imperative that we loosen the Gorgonide’s grip on the region, or they may constrict the life out Milenes entirely!

Ready to set Aelion ablaze? The Ignition update is launching in September 2019, and it’s introducing the brand-new Firestarter class! This dark trickster is a master of fire magic, and has a vast array of special abilities that make it an effective ranged support class, from blazing fireballs, to cataclysmic meteor showers, and even a fiery feline form.

If you want to be among the first Immortals to experience this fiery new class, the Firestarter Collector’s Edition will instantly unlock the Firestarter and a treasure trove of legendary content, including an exclusive Mount and Weapon, upon the release of Ignition. If you pre-order the Collector’s Edition, you’ll immediately get a bonus costume for the Firestarter, exclusively available to early adopters!



The Firestarter Collector’s Edition contains:

• New Class Unlock: Firestarter
• Exclusive Pre-order Bonus: Firestarter Costume Color Variant
• Exclusive Mount
• Exclusive Legendary Weapon
• 14 Days of Premium
• 18,000 Knowledge of Enemies
• 2,000 Aelerium-9 Catalysts
• 1,000 Ether Catalysts

Pre-order your Collector’s Edition pack today, and prepare to feel the heat of the Firestarter! The Ignition update will be available to download for free on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in September 2019.

We are adding another divine specialization in the new Ignition update. The elder gods of Aelion have been studying this path of development for months. And their efforts are finally rewarded - we present to you a new aspect!



This magnificent visage commands respect and instills fear of imminent retribution in enemies of Aelion.


Every Elder God that's defeated an Invasion Avatar and earned a trophy is able to unlock this new power. After that, you can experience it in all its glory!


After unlocking higher divinity, the character will see five ether spheres around them which they can use to activate their abilities. The new aspect is focused on fighting enemies from a distance. The god can use various crowd control abilities and skills that deal damage to multiple targets.

Use accumulated energy and ether spheres to boost the effects of the aspect abilities: more damage, longer stuns and other negative effects. We will share more about that in upcoming articles.



As before, you need Cognition to develop the aspect. You can get it as a reward for feats, directives, and special tasks in invaded regions. Bonuses for unlocking the aspect nodes include a few pleasant perks that will be useful to classes with energy attacks. Additionally, the gold node of the aspect unlocks an extra slot for divine abilities used by the immortal!

That’s all. We will talk more about the aspect in the future!

The Milene Caves are under attack! The Gorgonide invasion made this region dangerous. All civilians have been evacuated, and the immortals will have to fight the invaders for the largest deposit of energy crystals on Aelion.



They have flooded the region and set up a few camps on top of the largest deposits of crystals taking control of the mining. It’s our job to take them out.



The Milene Caves are under attack from the Gorgonides. Flavius has sent his own machine, the Argus System which will be taking the charge of operation.




Patrol drones are a fairly new addition to the Gorgonide army. You will encounter them often, but mostly on the borders of their camps and along the roads. In certain conditions, patrol drones can kill you instantly, so don’t underestimate them.




The Gorgonides are employing an underhanded tactic to deal with the immortals coming to defend the region, Hypnosis! In the region you will find Gorgonide Devices that causes immortals close to them to get hallucinations and be attacked by vipers! Destroy the devices to clear your mind.



There are 3 rotating public quests in the Milene Caves Gorgonide region invasion:


Damage mining machines in the enemy territory to stop them from transporting valuable resources off Aelion. If you fail, the machines will cause hallucinations in our people.



Flavius’s stationary jammers provoke the Gorgonides into attacking Templar bases. Defend the scientific equipment that temporarily disables the enemy’s combat drones.



Akonita’s servants, powerful goddesses, have come to Aelion to personally command the deployed forces. Defeat them by joining forces with other immortals.

A warm breeze is blowing its way through Aelion, with gods and mortals alike joining together to celebrate the Summer holidays! From August 7 to August 20, you can blow off some steam by competing against your fellow Immortals in a thrilling Roller Derby, or meet up with grateful followers who wish to express their gratitude for all you’ve done to keep them safe. Throughout the course of the event you can even earn Summer Coins that can be used to purchase plenty of seasonal themed prizes! Rewards to be earned and fun to be had so take some time to relax and join in on the festivities!


To celebrate the Warm Breeze holiday, the people of Aelion have built a challenging race track for Immortals to show off their skating skills. Amazing prizes can be expected for those who prove their abilities by completing various challenges on the track. Finish first in a competition race and you can win a Yellow Hoverboard, perfect for a leisurely cruise around the beach!



Join in on the competition races during specified happy hours and you will receive Summer Boxes full of unique Summer treasures!

• 12:00 → 12:59
• 16:00 → 16:59
• 19:00 → 20:59

Every day when you login, head over to Aelinar Park to meet with your adoring followers and receive heartfelt letters from the grateful individuals you fight to protect each day. They’ll even throw in an offering of 100 Sunny Coins with their letter!


Plenty of new rewards are available in exchange for the Sunny Coins you’ll earn participating in the Summer Events! Brightly colored tribal masks and a brand-new line of swimsuits are just a few of the items available:

 

Wishing you all the best for the Summer season Immortals!

Discover the fiery legend of a warmongering Elder God, his flame-worshipping cult, and an event that changed Aelion forever. We’re happy to finally reveal Ignition, the next free Skyforge content update due for release in September 2019. Inspired by exciting and untold tales from Aelion’s history, this update introduces a host of new content to explore, and a brand-new playable fire class: the Firestarter!

The Firestarter is Skyforge’s eighteenth class, and the first ever fire-based class to be introduced to the game! Boasting a dark trickster aesthetic with hellish elements and harlequin flair thrown in for good measure, the Firestarter is a theatrical fighter that wields twin torches, and can deal damage at range with powerful fire attacks. Fireballs, meteoric storms, and feisty transformations are all possible with this fast and agile new class.

Where exactly did the Firestarters come from? In the Ignition reveal trailer, we’re introduced to the descendants of the Cult of Flame, the followers and personal army of the warlord and Elder God Kir. They’ve passed their story down over the years, with their own version of history even finding its way into Asterius’ hands recently. Their adoration of Kir blinded them to the reality of his iron-fisted rule, however, and the devastation and terror wrought upon Aelion and its populace by his terrible fire powers.

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Since his defeat, Kir has been rotting in exile for centuries, waiting for the first Immortal to be born of the Cult of Flame in order to plan his escape from his eternal prison. Piros, the hero of our trailer, is tragically killed in combat with the Gorgonides after an attack on his troupe. However, Piros is revealed to be one of the Immortals, and his post-death experience leads him to an ominous encounter on the astral plane with a disembodied Kir. The Fire God merges his essence with that of his Immortal follower, giving new life and powers previously unknown to Piros, and a means of freedom to Kir. His plot has reawakened the ancient practice of fire magic, long-forgotten by the peoples of Aelion, and created the very first Firestarter in the process.

Ready to play with fire? There’s even more amazing content packed into the free Ignition update, which will be launching in September 2019 for Skyforge on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Stay tuned for more details, Immortals!