A spoiler-free sneak peak of the Forge of the Forlorn
Several statues of Nulgath greet you as you enter the Forge of the Forlorn from the gaping Maw. Watchful eyes shift to follow the movements of those who wander this area as forge hammers clang in the distance…
What Awaits You...
The next segment of the Nulgath Saga: Part 3, which we are calling “3B”, takes you deeper into the Oversoul! The Forge of the Forlorn is the first map you will encounter. You learn that this is where the Oblivion Blade was forged and why it is called the Forge of the Forlorn.
You will find that there are a lot of sentient weapons here. Makes sense as this is the place where the Oblivion Blade was forged. Since you’ll be in the Forge for a while… we may as well let you try crafting your own weapons. Perhaps you’ll forge one that could rival the Oblivion Blade itself.
Not only will you be able to craft weapons in this map, you will also obtain new armor sets, new weapon drops, and a new quest pet!
Remember that the Nulgath Saga is infamous in Artix Entertainment games for having long grinds for the most powerful items, so be prepared… The grind isn’t over.
Speaking of long…
The Hall of Eternal Waiting
You will also spend time in the Hall of Eternal Waiting, which offers a wondrous view of the Forge of the Forlorn from many magnificent windows. You know, in case waiting for eternity wasn’t miserable enough. But, hey, at least you have Dage and Seary to keep you company.
There is far more to the Nulgath Saga: 3B story line, but I hope this gets you excited for what’s to come. The team is implementing quests and cutscenes, the art team are making even more awesome items and monsters, and the testers are ready to find as many bugs and complications as possible to make this release worth the wait.
The new weapon sheathing feature is here! Turn on Auto-Sheathe to run around Lore with your hands free! Your weapon will rest on your back (or at your side) while you run, rest, emote, and interact with NPCs.
Toggle Auto-Sheathing
Go to the game Menu, then Settings. In the Options (General) scroll down to Controls and check the box for Auto-Sheathe Your Weapons. Now (most of) your weapons will be sheathed until you are ready for combat! And after combat is done, and you’re out of harm’s way, the weapon will re-sheathe itself! How cool is that?!?
Just know that some non-standard weapons (like books and drinks) may look silly when sheathed. Also, for now, bows and a very few select other weapons are unable to be sheathed. So those will be worked on in Phase 2 of Sheathing.
Hint: You can also type /sheathe into chat to sheathe your weapon in a jiffy!
Screenshot Saturday!
Keep your eyes on AQ3D.com and Twitter for the rules and prizes for this week’s Screenshot Saturday: Sheathing Edition! Start practicing your hands-free poses!
June Promo Item
Head to the Upgrade Shop to get your Gauntlet of Might included with any purchase! And Guardians get a Flaming Gauntlet of Might as well!
Note: All accounts that had made a purchase from the Upgrade Shop prior to this update on June 1st, 2023, are retroactively awarded these items.
Last Chance
May the 4th event content leaves June 7th, 2023
Daily Chest Summer seasonal items leaves around Aug 30th, 2023
Thank you and… Next!
As the team begins adding quests and rewards to the next installment of the Nulgath Saga, you will begin a quest of your own for a new exciting reward!
1.99.1 -brand new Sheathing feature! -Players can now sheathe their weapons to leave their hands free to do all kinds of other adventuring activities! -Option added to auto-sheathe your weapon -some weapons cannot be sheathed; including bows and certain dual equipped items (ie. a sword and shield) Release notes provided for 2 of 2 languages
Login now and get a Free Legacy Pet
There is not much time left... hurry!
We know you have been through a lot this year. So this is a special reward for you and your friends. To add this pet to your collection before it goes perma-rare, login before the end of the month. When the servers go down on June 1st for the new release.... this pet will never be available again.
How to Get It?
You can log in and get it from the Shop button (the treasure chest icon) near your skills. It costs 0 gold. If you have any trouble finding it, do not worry. As long as you log in before the end of the month, we will automatically put it on your character for you with next week’s release.
Get your Golden Vampragon Pet and enjoy.
There will never be a chance to get this again, so do not miss out!
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve added a full armor set into the Daily Chests, so if you haven’t been collecting your free daily loot, this should re-ignite your enthusiasm. Available only for the Summer, the Incendiary Flame Mage set comes with a full set of armor and 3 flaming weapons.
Incendiary!
The Incendiary Flame Mage conjures flames to spark their magic. Embers fan into flame on their weapons and prepare to engulf enemies in flames.
Open your Daily Chests to see if one of the pieces of the Incendiary Flame Mage set or one of the weapons drops! If you just can’t wait to get your hands on these burning hot pieces, then head to the Chest Shop and spend your Treasure Shards on the ones you want most! These items are for the Summer season only, so check your Daily Chests… daily!
What's in the Set
Incendiary Flame Mage Armor
Incendiary Flame Mage Belt
Incendiary Flame Mage Boots
Incendiary Flame Mage Gloves
Incendiary Flame Mage Shoulder
Incendiary Flame Mage Circlet (alt helm)
Incendiary Flame Mage Hood
Incendiary Flame Mage Cape
Incendiary Flame Pike (weapon)
Incendiary Flame Daggers (weapon)
Incendiary Flame Sword (weapon)
Behind the Scenes at AQ3D
The AQ3D team has been hard at work creating features and content that will surely take your gaming experience to new heights. Beleen recently posted an update filling you in on all of the exciting new features and projects that the AQ3D is working on.
Earth Day Items shop has left the game, but the Trove and Quests remain in Heartwood year-round. Last Chance to get the May promo item: May Shower Cloud Helm before it is replaced with the June promo item.
May Promo Item leaves June 1st, 2023
May the 4th event content leaves June 7th, 2023
Daily Chest Summer seasonal items leaves around Aug 30th, 2023
Thank you and… Next!
Next week begins the month of June! Look forward to a brand new item that comes free with your purchase from the Upgrade Shop!
Head to the Arcangrove Tower Library and discover the mysterious Weathered Tome… Then find an enthusiastic apprentice eager to help you uncover its secrets.
Restore the Weathered Tome
This is one of many lost tomes belonging to the famed Arcangrove Archivist. There is an apprentice in the Library who has studied the Archivist’s work and is excited for an opportunity to use their knowledge to decipher the remaining notes for you. Since much of the Archivist’s research was scattered throughout LORE during their studies, a seasoned hero like yourself should have no problem locating the missing pages and reuniting them into a complete volume with their help.
Note: Don’t leave any dungeons without capturing any required “Energies” for your quest.
Archival Rewards
When you have found all of the pages and complete the tome, you will be rewarded with “The Archivist’s Drape” and the title “The Wizard’s Scribe”.
You can find the “Archivist’s Blade” when you open your Daily Chest (a permanent addition”, as well as the Chest Shop to purchase for Treasure Shards.
Last Chance
Earth Day Items shop leaves May 24th, 2023 (Trove and Quests remain year-round)
May the 4th event content leaves June 7th, 2023
Thank you and… Next!
Prepare yourself… and your inventory bag: next week we’re unleashing an awe-inspiring array of items in the Daily Chests and Chest Shop!
The Dark Lord has added new items to his May the Fourth and Revenge of the Fifth shops. Find him on Battleon bridge.
What's New in the Dark Lord Shops?
Troop Hunter Armor
Troop Hunter Belt
Troop Hunter Boot
Troop Hunter Armor
Troop Hunter Scarf
Troop Hunter Shoulder
Troop Hunter Helm
Purple Star Katana
Red Star Katana
Golden Great Star Sword
In a Shop Far Far Away
These Star Katanas can be found in other shops across the game.
Doom Star Katana: Legendary treasure chest - seasonal
Legion Star Katana: Special PvP Rewards Shop
Gold Star Katana: Guardian Special Rewards Shop
Star Swords Bundle
There is a surprise inside the May the 4th shop! Buy the Star Swords Bundle token and USE the bundle item to unlock the Star Swords Bundle Shop and receive every Star Sword and Star Blade from the “May the 4th” and “Revenge of the 5th” shops, including those from this year’s release.
Mogrievous is Back
Commander Mogrevious has betrayed the Dark Lord. Find him in maps across Lore and bring back the intel for a chance to earn items from the Black Helm Crafting shop.
May Promotional Item
The May Showers Cloud Helm is included with all packages from the Upgrade Shop, including Guardian and Lore Strider. Guardian packages also give the Storm Cloud Helm. Check your inventory on your next login after purchase.
Beleen has been helping out with AQW marketing and design notes, and now she’s expanding to AQ3D. Read her introduction post “May Beleen” to learn more about who she is and what she’ll be doing.
Last Chance
Legion Summoner leaves Battleon on May 10th, 2023
May the 4th event content leaves June 7th, 2023
Thank you and… Next!
You’re going to have a bone-tingling good time helping a new stranger out on the Bone Cliffs.
Arathor is pretty excited to meet up with the rest of the Knights of the Iron Bulwark. Head to Yulgar’s Inn to go with him to their camp in Treefern.
Meet the Knights of the Iron Bulwark
Your arrival with Arathor seems to be just in time. The knights have been ambushed by bandits! Guardian Gardenia is there too; and she brought a friend. The Iron Bulwark has a fighting chance now that everyone has arrived. Get rid of the bandits so you can finally get to know the rest of the knights.
Note: Guardians will benefit from chatting with Guardian Gardenia at the Treefern Camp.
The Merchants of Death
This doesn’t seem like a random attack. These Merchants of Death took supplies from the camp and have been harassing a Treefern resident. See what you can learn about their hideout and what they are doing here.
Note: There are wooden chests hidden throughout Treefern. Though they are sturdy and difficult to open, inside are great rewards.
What is Grady up to?
Grady Deighton is the leader of the Merchants of Death. He can be identified by his mask and shimmering crystalline sword. Grady seems to be targeting the Iron Bulwark specifically. But why?
Ailssa’s Blacksmithing Crafts
Ailssa Mabbot will craft new weapons for Iron Bulwark members. Even new Recruits. Talk to Arathor to begin building your Iron Bulwark Reputation and Use your Recruit token once you’ve earned it to unlock Ailssa’s shop.
Every Day is Earth Day
Every day is a day to help nurture and restore the earth. We celebrate Earth Day this year on April 22nd as we remind ourselves of the beauty of nature and why it is important to cherish it.
Reed, the young Greenguard Mystic, is in Battleon under a big blue tree by the bridge to guide you back to the Voice of the Forest so you can nurture the sapling you planted last year into a sproutling. Your reward for “Revitalizing the Heartwood” is a luminous Blooming Seed Staff and the “Sproutling” title.
The Voice of the Forest has all of its quests (including the Earth Day Trove) available all year round.
Last Chance
Grenwog event content leaves May 3rd, 2023
Returning April Fool’s Day event content leaves May 3rd, 2023 (Burger Hero and Pizzamancer are permanent)
Legion Summoner leaves Battleon on May 10th, 2023
Thank you and… Next!
Next week starts the month of May. That means a new monthly promo item and the return of Mogrevious and new items in the May the Fourth shops.
