Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Heroes who hail from the United States of America! In honor of the holiday, we have a new questline in Yulgar’s Inn that will unlock a new emote and some thematic housing items to fill your houses with delicious food!
Cyber Monday Tech Items
I’ve seen a lot of talk in the community about wanting some tech stuff for housing on Cyber Monday. Unfortunately… I didn’t really see the need until it was a little late to get it made for our Black Friday / Cyber Monday release last week. However, better late than never! I present to you the PALADIN line of Gaming PCs with some racer-style chairs and monitors! Talk to BattleTron in Battleon to get access to this shop.
Ballroom Organs (Music Included)
This seems to be a release full of player-requested items haha. So! The official Artix Games Discord is full of requests and unfortunately, we can’t get to all of them. However, that’s not the case for these spiffy Ballroom Organs. Jongaar has hooked these bad boys up with the soundtracks from the Ballroom Masquerade Event from a few Mogloweens ago. So go on! Make your own Ballroom Brawl with these tracks.
Giant Bat Travel Form
The final of our trio of player-requested items that made their way into this release is the Giant Bat Travel Form. We should have done this long ago with the amount of bat-fans that are out there. Perfect for any Vampire and accessible via the Shops button (That little treasure chest button on your screen!) If you go to the new Dragon Crystal shop you should see a section for Travel Forms.
Server Boost Upgraded!
We've brought the server boost back. That sets XP and CXP gains to 150% and we've added an addition the will allow players to gain double the rewards from daily quests!
Last Chance for Promo: Dragon Ultra Greatswords
We’ve got two promo items for November. First, is the Ancient Dragon Ultra Greatsword, to get this massive blade, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that have one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Guardian Dragon Ultra Greatsword at no extra cost. Last chance to score these Greatswords -- or suffer forever FOMO 😱
Thank you and... next!
😍 What fun—the Mischievous Moglins contest has just begun! Think "Elf on a Shelf" but with Moglins instead. Plushie pics, fanart, screenshots, and more welcomed to enter! Contest rules at https://aq3d.com/news/mischievous-moglins-contest/ 🌈 Endless colors coming for skin, hair, beard, lips, and stache! No longer will you be stuck to chasing predefined colors. 🏆 New creative contest (yup, another on the way, because we want to give you plenty of chances to score Artix Points this holiday season) 🎄 Frostval, Friday the 13th, and festive frivolities soon!
Happy holidays and battle on, Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
This week the Black Friday and Cyber Monday items are returning to Battleon via the Mysterious Stranger and BattleTron Defender. But beyond returning items, they’re bringing some new goodies too! The Mysterious Stranger has some blacked-out versions of some iconic AdventureQuest items while BattleTron Defender has a new selection of Hard-Light code-themed items.
Inventory Slot Sale + Inventory Slot Expansion
For the next 2 weeks, we are going to have a half-off sale for all inventory slot purchases. Along with this, we’ve increased the amount of Inventory Slots that can be purchased increasing the amount maximum amount of slots a player can have by… a lot.
Faction Tracker
We’ve made a faction tracker that you can now find in the Adventures / Book of Lore menu under the “Factions” button. When you get your first rank in a faction it will now appear here and display the percentage of the faction’s ranks you’ve completed with the added bonus of being able to fast travel to the map the NPC is on so you don’t have to go digging in a wiki to find out where they’re located.
Voiddiver Daily
Voiddivers rejoice! A new daily has been added to the Voiddiver faction to make earning Super Crystals just a tad easier. So, go out there brave Voiddivers and protect Lore!
Returning Treasure Chest Items
With the return of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes the return of some exclusive Treasure Chest items that pop up around this time of year. So While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday events are going so to will these items remain within the Treasure Chests.
New Promo: Dragon Ultra Greatswords
We’ve got two promo items for November. First, is the Ancient Dragon Ultra Greatsword, to get this massive blade, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that have one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Guardian Dragon Ultra Greatsword at no extra cost.
Thank you and... next!
🐉 Meet the Dragon Riders, a guild where camaraderie, organization, and passion converge. With a rich lore and 100 active members, this guild blends epic storytelling with a vibrant, supportive community! Come meet the [DRACV] guild on the Design Notes at https://aq3d.com/news/guild-spotlight-dragon-riders-dracv/ ✨ Do you want the chance to have your Guild featured on the Design Notes? Here's how to enter your guild: https://aq3d.com/news/adventurequest-guild-spotlight-series/ 🌈 Endless colors coming for skin, hair, beard, lips, and stache! No longer will you be stuck to predefined colors -- find the color palette that's perfect for you. 🏆 New creative contest (well, actually, two…) 🎄 Frostval, Friday the 13th, and festive frivolities soon!
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
Hotbar Revamp & a late Steam update because the images were not loading in the backend of Steam 🤷♀️
The feature announced a few weeks ago has finally made its grand entrance into AdventureQuest 3D. What started off as a way to equip two Cross Skills has evolved into something a lot bigger… Let’s get into it! (This release was on Thursday, November 14, 2024, just fyi)
How Skills Work
First off, Skills have been revamped to fit into different categories. We’ll start with the most basic skill type and most likely the first kind of skill you’ll use in the whole game, Class Skills. Class Skills are skills the skills that are built into your class. These cannot be changed and are the basic blueprint of how your character plays. Second, we have Cross Skills. Cross Skills are those neat abilities you unlock when you reach rank 10 with a class and can’t slot into any other class you like letting you customize the way you play ever so slightly. Now, here is where we start talking about NEW things. The first big change is we’ve added a brand new type of skill, these are known as Base Skills. Base Skills are a baseline set of abilities that every character will start with, You might recognize them as these were originally all PVP except for Quickstep. Base Skills are mostly focused on utility and will allow us to design encounters with the knowledge players have these options available to them to overcome specific challenges. The penultimate type of skill in the game is PVP Skills. PVP Skills can only be equipped while in the Battle Hall (/join PVPLobby). These skills as the name suggests only work in PVP and are oriented around that. Finally, the last skill category we’ve made is Heroic Skills… Currently, there is no way to access Heroic Skills, however, once we release them I think they have the chance to be one of the most exciting new features in AdventureQuest 3D. Heroic Skills will be obtainable through all different means. From questing to buying from shop vendors with gold, or even from powerful bosses! These skills will allow you to open up what your character can do providing you the ability to heal yourself or party members. Shoot out shadow magic to cause a debuff or even call down lightning on your enemies. Essentially, Heroic Skill can be anything! With this new skill type, you will be able to really make your Hero YOUR hero.
More Slots!
None of this would really matter if we only had one slot to work with like we did with Cross Skills. But, we’ve changed this. The hotbar has been completely revamped to allow skills of all types to be slotted into them. While this week we are launching with 2 available hotbar slots as we receive feedback we can open it up and tweak things to have all additional hotbar slots open to customize with what ever Item or Skill you like.
So Let’s Recap!
Class Skills: The Skills baked into your class. Cross Skills: The Rank 10 Skill you unlock that works across all classes. Base Skills: Skills based around basic utility. PVP Skills: Skills usable in PVP. Must be in the Battle Hall to equip them. Heroic Skills: Skills you can buy, get as a drop or quest reward. Used to customize your playstyle further. Essentially, you are building a house! (No, not player housing, we already have that!) The Class is your foundation but the walls and furniture, everything around it that makes it YOUR house are the Cross Skills, Base Skills, and Heroic Skills you choose to make your house… well, YOUR house. Except it’s not a house it’s the Hero who will save all of Lore!
The Bone Inspector
A new questline has been added to the Isle of the Dead for heroes close to the start of their journey through lore. Head on over and talk to Sir Ossian and help this strange knight search for the ideal bones for his collection and earn the Embossed Knight set. The Goal of this questline is the smooth over some gearing pains in the early game.
More Gorses and More Gooncorns
We 'herd' your feedback on wanting a daily quest for the Gorses and Goonicorn content! So gallop over to Luigi, who’s now saddled up with a new daily quest to help you trot away with some Vials of Goo. Gorse and Goonicorn statues await! Goo luck!!
The Wandering Light
The Wandering Light gear has also received a daily. Lady Phimion will have a quest for you to clear the dungeon to earn Motes of Wandering Light.
Two new items dove into the Treasure Chest loot pool in the previous week's release! Variants on the Dragon Ultra Greatswords, which are this month's primo promo items. The Legion Dragon Ultra Greatsword and the Knight's Dragon Ultra Greatsword can be acquired from an Emperor's Chest, Warlord's Chest, or Soldier's Chest. Good luck!
New Promo Item: Ancient Dragon Ultra Greatsword
This November, wield legendary strength with the Ancient Dragon Ultra Greatsword – a weapon forged in dragon fire and brimming with power! Secure this mighty blade when you purchase any package in the Upgrade Shop. Select packs now come with 50% extra Dragon Crystals too, which I *know* you’re gonna need for the upcoming holiday season! Wanna snag an even greater greatsword? Go Guardian to unlock the exclusive Guardian Dragon Ultra Greatsword as an added bonus.
Thank you and... next!
🏆 Over 200 amazingly eerie entires poured into the Screamshot Contest! We are thrilled to award 40+ players with prizes who showcased their creativity and frightful fun in so many wicked ways. Check 'em out at https://aq3d.com/news/2024-screamshot-contest-winners/ 🎃 Our players really 'squashed' the competition in our Artix Pumpkin Carving Contest! Feast your eyes at https://aq3d.com/news/artix-pumpkin-carving-contest-winners-2024/ ✨ Guild Spotlight next week! Do you want the chance to have your Guild featured on the Design Notes? Enter your guild at https://aq3d.com/posts/adventurequest-guild-spotlight-series/ 🌈 Endless colors coming for skin, hair, beard, lips, and stache! No longer will you be stuck to predefined colors -- find the color palette that's perfect for you. 🎄 Frostval, Friday the 13th, and festive festivities coming soon!
Closing Thoughts
We want to make AdventureQuest 3D the game we can, with changes like Spellforged Gear and now this change to how skills and the hotbar work I feel more than ever we are on the right path to really opening up AdventureQuest 3D to put player choice at the center of how they play their character. We will continue to look at ways to add depth to the game and help it evolve into the game the players deserve. Thank you for being with us on this journey.
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
A new job is available for you to take at the Battleon Quest Board! Head on ever and accept this new quest for levels 35+. This questline will reward heroes with a new armor set and a Spellforged weapon ranging from levels 35 to 39 and should give lower-level players some fun gear to play with on their path to our current level cap.
Mini Gorse and Goonicorn Pets
Gorses and Goonicorns come in all different shapes and sizes! These ones are perfectly small and pet-sized! They’ve been added to the Goo Exterminator shop starting at 2000 Vials of Goo for the Gorses and 2500 for the Goonicorns.
November Promo: Dragon Ultra Greatswords
We’ve got two promo items for November. First, is the Ancient Dragon Ultra Greatsword, to get this massive blade, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that have one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Guardian Dragon Ultra Greatsword at no extra cost.
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
Whoa nelly! Gorses and their unstable Goonicorn pack leaders are on the loose, spreading goopy chaos wherever they roam. These trotting troublemakers need to be stopped -- sign up to become a Goo Exterminator and help clean up your local neighborhood! Gallop on over to the Battleon quest board to apply.
And while you’re on the mane quest, check out the Mogloween Candy Shop for new Sugar Skulls inspired by Día de Muertos.
In case you slipped into a candy coma (or maybe just missed last week's release), the 2024 Mogloween Collection delivered 3 awesome outfits this year: All Moglo’s Witch/Warlock, Goo Exterminator, and the Spooky Stripe set. There's also the goopyghost pet Gooper and the Tomb Rider Travel Form. The collection is available for 5300 Dragon Crystals, or you can choose your favorites individually.
HYPEBEAST stole the spotlight this week! With 100 players strong, they’ve got this whole vibe going – they're all about epic style, real strength, and balancing it all with real life! HYPE is way more than just gaming guild; they're a worldwide community where looking good and feeling good are requirements. HYPEBEAST mode: activated!
Last Chance: Twilight Reaper & Twilight Butcher
These promo items leave next week! To get the menacing Twilight Reaper scythe, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that go Guardian, you will also get the Twilight Butcher at no extra cost.
Ready to giddy up and go goo? Come on—let's get spooky, and maybe get gooey 😳
Battle on! Beleen, Clarion, Artix, and the AQ3D team
This week marks the arrival of the 2024 Mogloween collection features three distinct styles of Mogloween goodness! First up, The All Moglo’s Witch/Warlock outfit is based on a traditional Halloween witch with an Artix Entertainment twist. Second, we have the Goo Exterminator, which was inspired by some sort of… buster of ghosts? Then, finally comes the Spooky Stripe set which wears it… Well if I say his name too many times he might appear, so I best keep quiet about that!
“Goo” and “GOOOOO!”
These items along with some matching weapons, a lovable goo ghost pet called Gooper, and the Tomb Rider Travel form will be available for purchase as part of the Mogloween 2024 collection for 5300 Dragon Crystals or individually.
Additional Tricks & Treats!
On top of the collection there are tons of other treats… arriving on the streets! 2024 Mogloween Decorations Shop: 31 assorted housing items Treat Street Decorations Shop: 9 Housing Items Misc Changes:
Tails have been added to the Candy Shop
Mystcroft Countain has been added to the Candy Shop
Raveyard Lasers w/ Beats added to the Raveyard Crafting Shop
Raveyard Lasers added to the Raveyard Crafting Shop.
Candybones now needs to be summoned by tipping the band in Treat Street. (100 Candy on a 5-minute cooldown.
Lowered the amount of candy that Candybones can drop slightly.
Spectral Dragon of the Ghoulish Dragon Travel Forms back at Gaz’s Black Market.
Red and Onyx tails available at Gaz’s Black Market
The Flame of the Midori was added to the Midori Kage Armory Shop for 12000 War Medals.
Screenshot Contest Updated!
Beleen put it to you guys to vote on if you would like to have the screenshot contest extended since the Mogloween collection has come out a bit later than expected. So with that feedback we will extend the end of the contest to November 2nd. Click here to read the contest rules!
October Promo Items: Twilight Reaper & Twilight Butcher
We’ve got two new promo items for October, the Twilight Reaper! To get this menacing scythe, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystalson select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Twilight Butcher at no extra cost.
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D
The denizens from Mystcroft have recently relocated to a charming new district known as Treat Street. This area offers a new trick-or-treat experience away from the hustle and bustle of Mystcroft. In this neighborhood, the residents have left out some treats that heroes can exchange with the objects near Andy Corn for rewards. Among these rewards are the “Drink Me” potion and the Candy Cauldron, both of which provide temporary buffs. Keep an eye out for the occasional appearance of Candybones, adding an extra layer of excitement to your visit.
Pirate vs Ninja War Boss Updates
This week we are adding additional drops to the bosses from the Pirate Vs Ninja war. Each boss will drop a statue of themselves and one of their weapon which like the Lumenion statues come in two variants. Each boss now has a new Travel Form added to their drop tables, and to make farming for medals a bit easier we’ve doubled the amount each boss drops and have added a new daily quest to make earning war medals a lot easier.
“Doom Shattering Star”
The tapestry from the Ruined Temple has been added to the decoration shops for both factions if you have completed all the current quests. This house item is free of charge and is a thank you for participating in the war.
Midori Kage Single Pauldron
Many have asked for a version of the pauldrons that match what Kurohane looks like in game. We’ve made a new version to meet those requests, thanks for your feedback.
Balance Changes
We’ve made a small change as part of our ongoing goal to try and make the classes in AdventureQuest 3D more powerful and fun. Warrior’s Earth Breaker is now an AoE that expands even further when at 100% fury.
Pumpkin Carving Contest 2024
Show off your swordsmanship IRL as you carve up an epic pumpkin, fruit, or vegetable! Enter our Artix Entertainment Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win prizes. Contest rules: here.https://aq3d.com/news/2024-pumpkin-carving-contest/
Screamshot Saturday Contest
Snap spine-tingling screenshots showcasing all the Mogloween madness, and you could win up to 1500 DCs! Screenshots ~and~ Sandbox housing builds are welcomed. Full contest details here: https://aq3d.com/news/screamshot-saturday-contest-2024/
New Promo Items: Twilight Reaper & Twilight Butcher
We’ve got two new promo items for September, the Twilight Reaper! To get this menacing scythe, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Twilight Butcher at no extra cost.
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
Tis the spooky season of Mogloween, And the Grave Digger Outfit looks wickedly mean. Pumpkin Hunters take aim at the moon, In Corpse Paladin’s armor, you'll hear a dark tune.
In the dead of night, the Suit of Darkness gleams, While Doctor Bloodstone’s Coat unravels dark schemes. In the Arachnarette’s Outfit, webs finely spun, With the Gown of Darkness, the nightmare’s only just begun.
Witch Hunter’s on guard and fully aware, Harvest Defenders protect crops with care. Masquerade dresses in colors so bold, Like Red, Blue, Green, and of course Gold.
The Haunting Wraith Robes drift in the mist, And Princess Vampina’s Dress is hard to resist. Gourdian Knights guard the Pumpkin Lord’s flair, Iron Bat Armors soar through the air.
The Pumpkinmancer’s Robes cast a cursed spell, In the Witch Robe, you’ll hear a ghostly bell. Arachnan spins webs, Headless Horseman does ride, In Mad Scientist coats, dark secrets abide.
Armed with weapons and capes and helms to behold, These armors tell tales that will never grow old. So don spooky outfits and enjoy ghoulish delight, For the season of Mogloween is such a fun fright.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Get ready to show off your swordsmanship IRL as you carve up an epic pumpkin! Enter our Artix Entertainment Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win prizes and serious bragging rights. Check out the full contest details here.
New Promo Pack: Twilight Reaper & Twilight Butcher
Slice through the shadows this spooky season with a KILLER deal. The Twilight Reaper is lurking in the upgrade shop -- just grab any package and claim this spooky scythe with 50% more Dragon Crystals on select packs! And if you go Guardian, you will also get the Twilight Butcher at no extra cost.
Coming Soon: “Scream”shot Saturday
Snap spine-tingling screenshots showcasing all the Mogloween madness, and you could win the fangtastic grand prize of 1500 Dragon Crystals! But that's not all – show off your spooktacular Sandbox Housing build for a chance at another 1500 DCs! So start getting creative and let’s see what frightful fun you can conjure up. Starts this Saturday, October 12th; contest deets to come later this week.
Battle on! Beleen, Artix, Clarion, and the AQ3D team
PS: if you are wondering why this week’s release seems so smoll… it’s because a HUGE hurricane is heading our way! Most of the team lives in the Tampa area, and our #1 priority is their safety. We hope to resume a normal release schedule next week, but no promises because if power + WiFi goes down, then we won’t have computers to work on.
PPS: If you live in Florida, we sincerely hope you and your family, friends, and fur babies will remain safe during ~and~ after the storm. I wrote a Hurricane Preparedness Guide here that can help you gear up, stock up, and stay safe <3
This week the final bosses of the Pirate vs Ninja war have arrived, both Mordred and Kurohane have resurfaced on the Isle of the Titans but something isn’t quite right… Speak to Iron Marty or Kaito to gain access to this challenging level 50 boss fight for a chance to obtain a unique Doom Weapon. With DOOM finally being conquered by the brave heroes of Lore, the dark influence on the island has lifted and with that PVP has left the Isle of the Titans.
Doom Cannons of Wrathful Vengeance
]For those who took a stand with Captain Mordred Blackthorn in his quest for vegeance will have the chance to earn the Doom Cannons of Wrathful Vengeance. A unique Spellforged Doom guns that have two effects on them.
Spellforged - Doompiercer: 10% Chance to deal 60% Damage on hit.
Spellforged Passive - Mordred's Vengeance: +5% Crit -20% Max Health
Doomfury Cursed Blade of the Fallen
And those who stayed loyal to Master Kurohane in his mission to safeguard his clan will be given the chance to earn Doomfury Cursed Blade of the Fallen. A unique Spellforged Doom katana with two effects on them.
Spellforged - Doomletting: 25% Chance to rend target on hit causing bleeding over 10s.
Spellforged Passive - Kurohane's Folly: 10% Evasion -20% Max Health
Double The Trouble
Sticking with the split storyline we introduced at the start of the war both factions will have a unique boss to face to try and earn their respective weapon. We will open the bosses up at a later date to allow you to earn the opposing side’s weapon and even the war loot so don’t worry!
Mogloween Collections Return
This week we are also seeing the return of the previous Mogloween collections, head on over to Nyx in Battleon to shop around for anything spooky you might like!
Pumpkin Carving Contest 2024
Get ready to show off your swordsmanship IRL as you carve up an epic pumpkin! Enter our Artix Entertainment Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win prizes and serious bragging rights. Full contest details at https://aq3d.com/news/2024-pumpkin-carving-contest/
New Promo Items: Twilight Reaper & Twilight Butcher
We’ve got two new promo items for October! To get the menacing Twilight Reaper scythe, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Twilight Butcher at no extra cost!
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
The Blackthorn Fleet vs The Midori Kage Clan, Part III
The battle rages on between the Blackthorn Fleet and the Midori Kage… this week brings the penultimate chapter of the Pirate vs Ninja War storyline. Join your faction leader and explore an ancient abandoned temple in search of the mysterious voice that called them to this island…
Doom Ninja Variant
We released the Doom Ninja class skin last week and received feedback on the colors being a bit too bright so we are releasing a new version of it free of charge to go along with the original. Thanks for your continued support and feedback.
Doom Has Spread…
With the war drawing to its conclusion, a horrible force has influenced the Island of the Titans. Doom energy has spread from the temple and contaminated the world around it… Heroic pirates and ninjas across the battlefield have fallen to a bloodlust-filled rage and are now turning on each other… There’s only one way to set things right… continue the battle next week and purify the land of Doom’s influence.
Server Boost!
This week will also feature our monthly 150% XP and CXP! So if you need to catch up in levels or are just working on ranking up a class now is the time.
Guild Spotlight: The ArchAngels of Lore
Another guild has stolen the spotlight this week on the Design Notes! Meet The ArchAngles of Lore, a guild where every member feels welcomed, supported, and empowered.
New Promo Items: Draconic Dread Cannons
It’s the last chance for our September promo item, the Draconic Dread Cannons! To get this menacing dragon gun, just purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Draconic Cannons at no extra cost.
Battle on, Clarion, Artix, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team