[United States][Custom] August 13th 2022 - New Fresh Start World Abaldar - ArchlightOnline

[Fluffydrakoz]

Changelogs [5/12]

● Fixed an issue where Gunslinger’s Explosive Rounds damage was not being properly calculated.
● Fixed an issue where top-rank crafting profession bonuses not applying correctly.
● Fixed an issue where Reaper’s furniture showing outdated values on the buff.
● Fixed an issue where stamina was regenerating while it was locked and below 4 hours.
● Fixed Reaper’s Clock bonus message and description inconsistencies.
● Fixed Reaper’s Clock monster essence bonus not applying correctly on character panel
● Fixed incorrect prices for Forged Polishing Oil and Sigil Pieces in crafting.
● Fixed some internal issues.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Changelogs [5/23]

● Fixed an issue where Solar and Chaos gems were not giving power.
● Fixed an issue where players could overwrite an occupied jewel slot.
● Fixed an issue where the Green Perch had an incorrect spawn chance.
● Increased the spawn chance of Voidlings from slime-related sources.
● Removed Cyclop's Toe from profession items.
● Fixed an issue where the Golden Outfit display bonus was lost when relogging.
● Fixed an issue where Shisui Blade was only adding one of the displayed stats.
● Fixed an issue where Gunslinger rounds were not saved in the bot config after relogging.
● Reduced the amount of void mysterious powder required to craft dark stones from 20 to 2.
● Added the Legendary Archlight Key to the Gold Merchant’s inventory.

Balance Changes
Berserker
● Spinning Blades: Damage increased by 15%.
● Strong Spinning Blades: Damage increased by 10%.
● Base Weapon Damage: Increased from 26 to 29.

Guardian
● Sunlight Storm: Cooldown reduced from 15s to 14s.
Sunlight Storm: Damage increased by 10%.
● Sunfire: Damage increased by 10%.
● Holy Retribution: Damage increased by 10%.

Bard
● Sound Explosion: Damage increased by 15%.
● Lightstorm: Damage increased by 10%.

Druid
● Subzero: Damage increased by 25%. Cooldown increased from 14s to 20s.
● Eternal Winter: Damage increased by 20%. Cooldown increased from 8s to 14s.
● Wrath of Nature: Damage increased by 20%. Cooldown increased from 8s to 14s.

Sorcerer
● Rage of the Skies: Damage increased by 20%. Cooldown increased from 8s to 14s.
● Hell’s Core: Damage increased by 20%. Cooldown increased from 8s to 14s.
● Electrical Surge: Damage increased by 10%.

Tamer
● Stampede: Cooldown reduced from 15s to 12s.
● Mudslide Frenzy: Cooldown reduced from 15s to 12s.
● Gorilla: Damage increased by 10%.
● Wolf: Damage increased by 10%.​

 

[Slain Reaper]

Not trying to downgrade this server.

However I don't really understand the gameplay model at all. I've been fairly actively playing it for two days straight with someone else who has at least a basic understanding of the server.. All we have done is farmed tasks. There has to be something I'm missing here. Not a single item has changed on my character since I started, and I have no currency to show for. I am too low level to do any dungeons, rifts, quests, events, or anything. I tried to do the crafting stuff, but you need archlight tokens for that which I had enough to make about 5 ingots after getting my promotion, therefore I cant do any crafting either. I get this isn't "just another tibia clone" but I don't know if I've ever played a more confusing ot than this.

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

The world expands once more
A new world is taking shape! built with a different philosophy at its core, and designed to deliver a more deliberate, grounded experience from the very first step.
It comes with a range of new systems, mechanical adjustments, and design changes that reshape progression, combat, and moment-to-moment gameplay. Progression will be slower. Combat will be more defined. Every system has been approached with intention! creating an environment where decisions carry weight and every milestone feels earned.
As part of this process, we’re reopening the PTR (Public Test Realm) — giving players early access to step in, explore these changes, and help refine the experience before launch.
PTR account and character creation will be available at March 30th, 2026. At that same moment, the PTR itself will open and Patch Notes will be released.
From then on, you’ll be able to test new systems in real scenarios, experiment with updated mechanics, and report directly on what needs refinement.
PTR, along with account and character creation, will conclude on April 3rd, 2026. All feedback will be carefully reviewed, final adjustments will be made, and once everything is ready, the official launch date and character creation details will be announced immediately after.
All feedback must be submitted through the in-game report system to be counted. Every report is tracked, and top contributors will be rewarded from a $1000 pool of donation items, based on the quality and impact of their findings.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

The Patch Notes for the upcoming new world are now available — along with PTR account creation.

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PTR testing is now live you can already download the client and begin testing, giving you the opportunity to step in, explore the new systems, mechanics, and design changes, and begin testing. These notes will guide your focus, so make sure to review them carefully.

Check out the Patch Notes here:

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Create your PTR account to access the client:

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Login into your account

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Download the PTR client here:

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Download the latest client

ptr.archlightonline.com

If you have the launcher open, close and reopen it. You will see the test realm client available to download; that is the PTR client

All feedback must be submitted through the in-game report system to be counted. Reports sent through Discord or other platforms will not be credited.

Your input matters — a $1000 pool of donation items will reward the most impactful contributions based on report quality and severity.

PTR Closes: April 3rd
New World Launch Date & Character Creation: To be announced after PTR

PTR is live — this is your chance to help shape what comes next.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

New World PTR – Changelogs [4/1/2026]

Added commands: !talentTreePoints, !talentTreeReset, !artifacts, !soulShard, !awakeningLevel

Fixed
Attack speed issue
Berserker damage when health is below 40%
Berserker bleed damage on boss trait
Modifiers incorrectly applying area damage to mana damage
Necromancer damage on enemies with DoT trait
Soul shard: Hemorrhage damage scaling with attack power
Soul shard: Life leech healing
Berserker "Neutral" notable in talent tree
Attack power changing based on health without modifiers
Party modifiers not clearing on disband
Various party and quest modifier issues

Changed
Party modifiers now only apply when sharing is enabled
Berserker damage received debuff in quests now applies only in non-solo quests​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

New World PTR – Changelogs [4/1/2026]

Added
Message explaining that enchanting a grip requires the Enchanter Olympus Bonus in the grip



Fixed
Guardian "damage received from monster to party" trait description
Vocation traits not updating correctly on vocation change
Cooldown Reduction" notable giving +1% cap instead of 10%
Notable modifiers showing with 0 value after unequipping
Hexblade hex mark modifiers on mana damage
Soul shard "Enflaming Area Increase" always applying
Hextouch unholy ground not consistently working when stacked
Monk elemental fist visuals



Removed
Hexblade traits: mana leech from damage
Hexblade traits: life leech from damage



Changed
Hexblade "damage per hex mark" reduced from 0.2% → 0.1%
Hexblade "damage per enemy corrupted hex mark" reduced from 0.1% → 0.05%​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

New World PTR – Changelogs [4/1/2026]

Added​

"Cap Attack Speed" added to Combat section in Character window (shows real cap with modifiers applied)

Fixed

Stats not updating correctly after increase/decrease/reset

Talent tree "Attack Speed" notable

Soul shard "Attack Speed Cap"

"Cap Attack Speed" rounding issue under Vocation section

Dungeon damage scaling causing extreme increases/decreases

Party modifiers applying while solo in a party

Changed

Necromancer quick button now adapts to extra summons

All vocations: -25% cap attack speed​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

The New Abaldar Season is Almost Here.
Character Creation for Abaldar Opens May 10th.
New Abaldar Season Launches May 15th.
Get your character ready ahead of launch. The doors to Abaldar open on May 10th - giving you time to prepare before the season officially kicks off on May 15th.

[50% off all Donations]
We want to be clear about what this season is and what it isn't. This isn't the next evolution of Archlight - that will take me some time to string together a full vision, and I don't want it rushed out, we want Archlight not Sloplight. This Abaldar Season is a bridge - a thank you to the community that has been hungry for a new season and to jump back into Archlight, packed with changes & new content to enjoy while we take the time to do the next chapter properly. With that, I have the team making all donations 50% Cheaper for the Abaldar season.

What's in the new Abaldar Season?
Patch Notes for the new season have been moved to the Abaldar site - you can see a full Season Patch Notes here: https://abaldar.archlightonline.com

A small number of changes that were designed specifically for the new evolution of Archlight, so will not be included in Abaldar:
Cooldown Changes
New Race System
Cosmetic Bonus Sharing

Everything else is in for Abaldar

The season is packed with changes that we're eager to see the thoughts of as we build toward for Archlight's next evolution.

[PTR Rewards]
To everyone who participated in PTR and helped shape this season - a genuine thank you.
These volunteer contributions help Archlight more than you know, and why we bring rewards with it!
We'll be reaching out to all eligible contributors in the coming days ahead of launch to get those distributed on Abaldar.

[A Focus on User Growth]
Abaldar isn't just a new season - it's also the start of a new chapter for Archlight's growth. We're ramping up our marketing efforts long-term, using this Abaldar Season to start pushing more outreach and refine strategies further based on the methods that prove the best results, before a significantly larger push for what's coming after Abaldar.
If you're a content creator - or you know one who would be interested in streaming Abaldar, reach out! Open a ticket here in Discord and let's talk. Minimum requirement currently is 30+ concurrent viewer 30-day average.
This is the ground floor of something exciting. If you've ever wanted to grow alongside a game, now is the time.
We'll see you in Abaldar on May 15th.
​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Character Creation for Abaldar is Now Open!

It’s finally time to start preparing for the new Abaldar Season.

You can now create your character, claim your name, set up your build, and get ready to step back into Archlight with everyone else. We know a lot of you have been waiting for a fresh season, and this is where the countdown starts feeling real.

Character Creation is Open Now
Gates Open for Pre-Launch Shenanigans: May 14th
New Abaldar Season Launches: May 15th

You’ll have a full day before launch to get settled, prepare with your friends, and be ready the moment Abaldar officially begins on May 15th.

Thank you to everyone who’s been waiting, supporting, testing, giving feedback, and keeping the hype alive.

Create your character, rally your team, and get ready.

Abaldar is almost here.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Additional Pre-Launch Changes, Doorbusters and 50% Donations are Open!

You can find the full list of pre-launch changes and doorbusters right here: ArchlightOnline - Free 2.5d MMORPG (https://abaldar.archlightonline.com/)

Launch Countdown:
Before the season officially opens at May 15th, you'll have a full 24 hours of available pre-launch prep time. This is time to get settled in, get your characters ready, and get your bearings for the new Season! Starting at May 14th

We also just want to take a quick moment to thank everyone for any and all support behind Archlight this Abaldar Season.

Together, we can build Archlight into something truly unique and special again. Your support goes a long way toward making that happen
​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

The Pre-Launch Prep for Abaldar doors are open!
Pre-launch is live now! Log in, prep your character, roll some roulette, set up your build, and get that pre-launch feeling going.

A couple of things to note for the pre-launch window:
- The Depot and Teleport Room will remain closed until official launch
Download the updated Abaldar client here:
ArchlightOnline - Free 2.5d MMORPG (https://abaldar.archlightonline.com/downloads)

Already have the launcher open? Close it and reopen it - the Abaldar update option will appear.

Some additional minor patch notes we're posted as well:ArchlightOnline - Free 2.5d MMORPG (https://abaldar.archlightonline.com/)

Official launch starts Tomorrow
That's when the Depot opens, the grind begins, and Abaldar truly comes alive.

Gather your crew, get your character ready, and enjoy tonight. Cause tomorrow, Abaldar begins.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

ABALDAR LAUNCHES!
This season is the result of 6 months of hard work from the Archlight team. They've built a lot, and I'm proud of what they've put together.
But I also want to be honest with you - with me getting back involved and diving deeper into systems & going through 100's of player's feedbacks, I can see clearly how much I want to change and improve. There's a real vision for what Archlight can become again, and building that properly is going to take time as mentioned. This season is the bridge that gets us there. It's not the final form - it's the foundation.
And that makes your feedback more important than ever this Abaldar Season.
Every hour you spend in Abaldar is helping shape what comes next. The things you love, the things that frustrate you, the systems that feel right and the ones that don't - all of it matters. In the days following launch, the team will be setting up new and improved feedback channels so we can gather your input properly while we build the next evolution of Archlight - together.
So play. Explore. And tell us everything once the new feedback channels are up *(it will keep it much more organized for myself to go through every single bit of feedback)
Now - sharpen those blades.
Prepare your spells. ARCHLIGHT LAUNCHES​

~Knighter

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[Fluffydrakoz]

Changelogs [4/1/2026]

Added the Training Boost Token to the Token Exchange NPC.
Fixed Archer movement speed traits incorrectly showing the haste icon, which could prevent the bot from casting Swift.
Fixed an issue with some Lavaforged Weapons not behaving correctly with certain skills.
Fixed an issue affecting the market.
Fixed All Stats Soul Shards giving flat stats instead of percentage-based stats.
Fixed an issue where stacked Mimic Scrolls could be consumed all at once.
Fixed an incorrect EXP cap below level 1500.
Fixed stamina bonus being applied while stamina is locked.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Balance Changes [5/17/2026]


Hexblade Changes

Spectral Barrage

Damage reduced by 40%

Cooldown increased from 12 to 20 seconds

Reason: This spell was being recast by both the Awakening effect and the artifact effect, being a pinpoint spell, while also gaining +30% increased damage from another artifact interaction.
This resulted in roughly 390% total damage from a single cast with a very low cooldown, making it significantly stronger than intended compared to other AoE abilities.

Hex Storm

Damage reduced by 35%

Cooldown increased from 18 to 24 seconds

Reason: This ability also benefits from artifact recast interactions. Since the skill already hits 4 times and can recast, it resulted in extremely high sustained damage within the class kit.

Hex Spread

Damage reduced by 25%

Cooldown increased from 18 to 24 seconds

Reason: This spell has a very large overlap potential, allowing explosions to chain for extended periods as long as monsters continue dying, resulting in excessive damage scaling in dense hunts.

Requiem – Death March (Awakening Effect)

Now has a maximum extension cap of +10 seconds

New Description: "During Requiem, each enemy killed extends the duration by 1 second, up to a maximum of 10 seconds."

Necromancer Changes

Mind Seizure

Cooldown increased from 8 to 14 seconds

Witch's Cauldron

Cooldown increased from 12 to 18 seconds

Gathering Fear

Cooldown reduced from 10 to 8 seconds

Corpse Explosion

Cooldown increased from 10 to 12 seconds

The goal of these adjustments is to prevent the Hexblade from dominating the meta, as happened last season where rankings became heavily concentrated with this class. We will continue making small adjustments every 1–2 days based on:

Player progression

Gameplay data

Community feedback

All changes remain subject to further tuning. A new feedback channel has been added so we can better evaluate the impact of these changes and adjust the class balance accordingly. ⁠class-feedback-hub​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Additional Patch notes [5/18/2026]


Fixes & Improvements

Fixed Prestige Loot Slime spawn chance bonus not counting correctly.

Fixed Sigil Dungeon requiring double the intended amount of monsters to complete the instance.

Fixed several side quests not granting Talent Tree points.

Forgotten Island exploration tasks now correctly grant Talent Tree points.

Sigil Dungeon "Mountain Rocks" has been temporarily disabled.

Trophies are now automatically looted directly into player backpacks.

Fixed Dreadful Necromancer traits not working properly.

Fixed Talent Tree node "+1 All Professions Level" removing experience after relogging.

Fixed Talent Tree / Trait regeneration modifiers not functioning correctly.

Fixed an issue where the magical chest wasn't being properly activated.

Players below 2000 Power will now be teleported to the Eventworld Depot instead of entering Ramparts.

Additional Fixes

Fixed an issue with the Guardian trait "Less Damage from Bosses".

Fixed an issue where race achievements were not being properly distributed. Players will receive the token upon earning their next achievement.

Fixed an issue where Sigil Dungeons were counting towards the Daily Dungeon debuff.

Daily Dungeon debuff is now capped at a maximum of 50% reduced experience.

Fixed an issue where regeneration bonuses from gems were not applied on login or world change.

Fixed an issue where the Samurai questline did not grant the correct amount of Talent Tree points. Players who have already completed it can relog to receive their points.



Talent Tree Changes

Due to issues with Talent Tree points not being properly distributed this season, we are currently fixing the system. However, we cannot directly re-add the missing points to characters.



Temporary solution for this season:

Questlines will now grant 1 Talent Point each time they are completed.

You must have a Quest Charge to receive the point.

Completing a full questline will grant 17 Talent Points every 3 days.



Balance rule during this temporary system:

Players will be capped at 202 Talent Points, which is the maximum amount available in the tree.


This temporary system will be removed next season once the normal Talent Tree acquisition is fully restored.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Additional Patch notes [5/18/2026]

Endless Abyss Balance

Significantly increased the amount of experience gained from monster kills in Endless Abyss.



Fixes
Fixed an issue where players would lose active conditions (such as Mana Shield) when dying in Endless Abyss.

(This fix was planned for yesterday but had to be delayed due to a last-minute issue.)



Fixed an issue where a player dying in Endless Abyss could wipe the monsters from other players' instances.



System Changes
Global Cooldown Cap reduced from 70% to 65%.

With the Talent Tree notable, the cap now reaches 75%.



Class Changes
Berserker

Spinning Blades damage increased by 15%.

Relentless Rage damage increased by 15%.

Strong Spinning Blades damage increased by 10%.



Guardian
Classic Soul Rune

Stun duration against players reduced from 3+ seconds to 0.75 seconds.

Retribution
No longer deals double damage to the target.

Fragment Awakening effect damage bonus reduced from 50% to 30%.

Sunfire
Cooldown increased from 6 seconds to 10 seconds.



Content / Spawns
The following spawns now have the correct prestige requirement.

You must defeat Hydra before accessing them.

Cursed Samurai Lands AD 1 prestige level requirement increased from 3 to 4.

Asura AD 1 prestige level requirement increased from 3 to 4.

Corrupted Caves AD 1 prestige level requirement increased from 3 to 4.

Armored Ninja's Fortress AD 1 prestige level requirement increased from 3 to 4.

Swamp Berserker Lands AD 1 prestige level ds AD 1 prestige level requirement increased from 3 to 4.​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Changelogs [5/22/2026]

Fixed Soul Shards bonuses not displaying properly while stashed.
Fixed attack speed not updating correctly when increased/decreased.

Fixed profession items being lost in certain situations.

Fixed combining profession items with required materials stored in stash.

Fixed Ginger recycle not working properly with stacked glyphs.

System Changes
As a test for this season, and since there were lots of complaints about the profession system, we are doubling the drop chance of profession resources from creatures.

Those changes are already on live!​

 

[Fluffydrakoz]

Changelogs [5/28/2026]

Fixed Sigil Mountain Rocks monsters disappearing while doing the sigil

Fixed Monster Essence experience not being doubled on the following monsters:

1- Fungal Carniphila

2- Armoured Mole


Fixed the Enflaming enchantment not working on samurai grip

Elite monsters no longer spawn if you have 0 stamina or locked stamina


Gunslinger Explosive Rounds no longer work in PVP:

You will no longer target players while hitting monsters.​