Albion Online News

This patch introduces Season 26 statues and changes to the Vanity Merchant, along with various other adjustments.

[h3]Season 26 Winner Statues Unveiled[/h3]

The statues to the victorious guilds from Season 26 have been unveiled in each server’s Conqueror’s Hall. Congratulations once again to IFures, Peony Flower, and Heralds of Valhalla!

[h3]Changes[/h3]

Depths Changes

• The duration of each level has been reduced by 3 minutes
• Players now display a ghostly animation upon death, making it easier to distinguish them from those turning invisible
• The time between entering the Depths and being allowed to reenter has been reduced
  • This means that players who die soon after entering can enter another Depths instance quickly

Vanity Merchant Changes

• Tabs in the Vanity Merchant UI have been reorganized to better match those in the Appearance UI, as follows:
  • Wardrobe, Mount Skins, Victory Emotes, Avatars, Furniture & Consumables
• The price of Victory Emotes purchased with Community Tokens has been doubled, but they now grant five times as many charges
• Adventurer Tokens can no longer be crafted
  • These can be salvaged for 100 Community Tokens
• Any Adventurer’s Challenge Avatar or Avatar Ring can now be crafted with Community Tokens
  • These can be salvaged for 40% of their Community Token value

Mob Changes

• Damage dealt by bosses and minibosses in Hunter Corrupted Dungeons has been reduced
• The number of tracks in Tier 5+ blue and yellow zones has been increased to match the amount in Tier 3 and 4 blue zones
• Avalonian Raid bosses are now immune to silence effects

Other Changes

• The following items can now be sold at the Tutorial Marketplace in the Cove:
  • Tier 1 equipment
  • Carrot Soup
• In Streamer Mode, region names are now hidden in region queues
  • This applies to the HUD tracker, overhead messages, and notifications
• Cooldown for /whisper, /faction, and /factionlocal chat has been reduced to 0.5 seconds
• Trading in Corrupted Dungeons has been disabled
• The Journal missions 'Get 150,000 Infamy in Corrupted Dungeons' and above have had their rewards reduced

[h3]Combat Balance Changes[/h3]

Axes

Halberd now reduces enemies’ CC resistance, giving it a utility role and making it more attractive to bring one to group fights.

• Tear Apart (Halberd)
  • Added: enemy CC resistance decreased by 0.2 for 4s

Crossbows

Sweeping Bolt is now slightly easier to hit with, and has a cooldown that better matches ally CC. Its damage has also been increased to help Heavy Crossbow find a place in the meta.

• Sweeping Bolt (Heavy Crossbow)
  • Improved hit detection, including a slightly larger hitbox
  • Cooldown: 15s → 20s
  • Damage: 192 → 225

Cursed Staffs

Haunting Screams now travels more slowly across the ground, allowing it to hit crowd-controlled targets more often and more reliably, benefiting both solo and group play.

• Haunting Screams (Cursed Skull)
  • Max duration: 5.3s → 5s
  • Distance covered: 12m → 10m
  • Damage per tick: 28 → 31

Shapeshifter Staffs

Pulse Shock has continued to be favored over Reality Fissure, even for 1v1 combat with ranged shapes. To make it a more attractive option in those situations, its cast time has been reduced to improve reliability.

• Reality Fissure (all Shapeshifter Staffs)
  • Cast time: 0.4s → 0.3s

Swords

Mighty Blow’s stand time and ending distance from the target have been reduced, making it easier for Heroic Strike to follow up on fleeing enemies despite its recent range reduction.

• Mighty Blow (Broadsword)
  • Dash stand time: 0.3s → 0.1s
  • End position offset: -2.5m → -2m

Helmets

Now that purges like those from Knight Armor are common, Displacement’s cooldown has been reduced to keep it a reliable answer to forced movement effects.

• Displacement Immunity (Knight Helmet)
  • Cooldown: 30s → 25s

Energizing Shield has provided slightly too much energy security in 1v1 content. Increasing its cooldown gives opponents a larger window to punish energy-hungry builds that rely on it as their sole sustain.

• Energizing Shield (all Helmets, Caps and Cowls)
  • Cooldown: 20s → 25s

Shoes

Mistwalker has been slightly too strong in both 2v2s and ZvZ bombing. To rein it in, its dash range has been reduced by one meter to match Cleric Sandals’ Blink.

• After Image (Mistwalker Shoes)
  • Dash range: 11m → 10m

Ethereal Form’s invincibility duration has been reduced from 4.5s to 4s, so solo ZvZ bombers who are CC’d during the two-second vulnerability window can now be more reliably punished.

• Ethereal Form (Feyscale Sandals)
  • Maximum Duration: 6.5s → 6s

Miscellaneous

•  Inner Shadow (Shadowcaller)
  • Improved visual indication of the area affected by Plate Armor’s effect

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed resource filters not working correctly in the Bank Overview
• Fixed issue where changing regions with an overcharged item equipped would cause health to display its base value
• Fixed rare issue in the Depths where two teams could spawn in the same location

AlbionTV continues its interview series bringing the spotlight to the AOCP Ambassadors introduced with the Abyssal Depths update. This week, the lecture hall belongs to Pr0fessorPewPew. Tune in this Friday, August 8 at 20:00 UTC for a live interview with one of Albion’s most meticulous minds, only on twitch.tv/albiononline.



[h3]Pr0fessorPewPew[/h3]

• YouTube: youtube.com/@AlbionPewPew
• Twitch: twitch.tv/pr0fessorpewpew
• Main Focus: PvP / Theorycrafting / Guides

Class is in session, and Pr0fessorPewPew has the syllabus ready. This Ambassador tackles Albion not just as a game, but something to dissect, much like a professor getting students ready for a big test. His content ranges from detailed PvP guides to deep-dive breakdowns, tackling everything from skill interactions to the ongoing saga of combat balance.

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Pew has truly earned the title of Albion’s resident scholar. Each video is packed with sharp analysis, from mechanical breakdowns to patch discussions and full-on theorycrafting sessions. This methodical approach to presenting each topic, complete with structured arguments and clean visuals, even led to the discovery of a skill interaction that some say contributed to Inner Focus being nerfed. (We're not saying it was anyone’s fault, but… )

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Of course, even the most dedicated scholars have layers. One of Pew’s latest videos features a full illustration of his own ingame character, revealing a creative streak as meticulous as any PvP build. Pew also once became the proud owner of the most overpriced Cabbage Soups in Albion history, an achievement that we're sure brings no small amount of pride.

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As an Ambassador, Pew contributes clarity, dedication, and a scholar’s eye to the world of Albion, and these days, that laser focus is set on the Depths, where the grind to stay atop the leaderboard continues. Tune in this Friday for the live keynote and a Paladin vanity bundle giveaway, just don’t be surprised if there’s a pop quiz at the end!

Behind the Banner is a series that shines a light on Albion's many diverse guilds, from fierce PvP warbands to tight-knit social communities. Each episode delves into the identity, playstyle, and goals of a different guild, offering a glimpse into what life is really like behind the banner.

• Guild Name: Agila
• Guild Leader:  Rafael
• Date Founded: March 17, 2023
• Size: 300 members
• Primary Language: English / Tagalog
• Server: Albion Asia
• Discord: discord.gg/9DqjuCxrpA

Tell us about your guild.

Agila began as a guild focused on PvE and yellow-zone Faction Warfare. In the second week of the Albion Asia server, we placed our first hideout in Gravemound Hills. From that base, we started working toward our goal: to be as strong as Contingent, a guild we looked up to. Over time, we shifted our focus to small- and mid-scale PvP, developing a reputation for our kite-and-clap playstyle. Soon, other players began calling us strong castle defenders.

Why did you choose this name? Is there a story or meaning behind it?

When I first saw an ad for Albion Online, I decided to give it a try. After arriving in Fort Sterling, I spotted an eagle mount, and one of my lifelong dreams has been to ride one. That moment stuck with me, and when it came time to start a guild, I chose the name Agila, the Tagalog word for eagle. To me, it represents freedom, vision, and ambition.

What sort of activities do you focus on?

We focus on small- and mid-scale PvP using kite-and-clap comps. Brawling’s just too boring.

What sort of members are you looking for?

We’re looking for members who want to grow with us long-term and improve in PvP.

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Where is your guild primarily located?

Gravemound Hills is our home. It was our first Hideout and has a lot of sentimental value. We picked it because it used to be a 10am map and almost nobody massed up at that time. As a small-scale guild, we couldn’t afford to fight the bigger ones, so we carved out our own spot.

Do you have any rivalries or ongoing quarrels with other guilds?

Our biggest quarrel was with One Gin. They evicted us from Gravemound Hills after Arirang paid them two billion Silver. After that, we joined their opponents in Albion Asia’s major coalition war. That gave us a new home and pushed us to up our game.

What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?

The Gravemound Hills war, no question. It was our first home, and we defended it against a full alliance: One Gin, TukTuk, and more. We had 400 deaths. Most of us were newbies or mobile players who just wanted to protect our homeland. We gave it our all but, ultimately, we lost. Maybe the map is called Gravemound Hills for a reason.

What does your guild do for fun?

Agila isn’t just a guild, it’s a community. We play other games together, do late-night podcasts, hold in-house scrims and tournaments in Albion, and sometimes just roleplay ingame.



What is your guild's approach to the game? Do you have any core values or beliefs that guide how you play together?

Agila does not tolerate toxicity ingame or on social media. We believe any form of toxicity can harm the guild’s reputation in the long run.

What are your goals for the future?

The goal is to be number one, not necessarily in rank, but as the number one Filipino guild on Albion Asia. For this season, we’re aiming for Rank 3. Of course, every guild dreams of winning the crown someday.

Anything else to share about your guild?

We have what we call an IRL CTA, where 30 to 40 members meet up, rent an Airbnb, and just hang out, whether it’s for the first time or to catch up. As I said, we’re more than just a guild, we’re a community.

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Whispers gather. Sigils burn. A forgotten rite stirs in the dark. Refer a friend and summon the Occult Cougar, a spectral predator cloaked by silence and ritual. With glowing red eyes and a form drawn from shadow, it transforms your Swiftclaw into a vessel of forbidden power for all characters on that server. Bind your name to the pact and let the night bear your mark.

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Draw more allies into your shadowed pact and earn additional rewards:

• Refer 1 Friend: Occult Cougar mount skin
• Refer 3 Friends: A T7 Pile of Tomes worth 100,000 Fame
• Refer 5 Friends: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Bonus for your first-ever referral: A T8 Pile of Tomes worth 200,000 Fame
• Additionally, for each friend you refer, you'll receive 500 Gold!

Getting your friends in on the action is as simple as following these steps:

• Step 1: Share your referral link with a friend, which you can find here when logged into the website with your game account
• Step 2: Your friend signs up to Albion Online
• Step 3: Your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium status, unlocking your rewards

Refer a friend by the end of the month and leave fear in your wake, before the shadows return to the night…

The heavens open, and with them a chance to walk the sacred path. Throughout this month’s Divine Challenge, earn Challenge Points from open-world activities to unlock chests overflowing with celestial rewards. At the journey’s peak awaits the Divine Owl: a radiant mount of gleaming white, whose wings carry not just its rider, but a blessing of divine protection. Claim heavenly riches and let your spirit shine before this sacred season fades.

[h3]Simply Divine[/h3] DIVINE OWL: This month's Challenge brings back this ghostly white flying mount with a brisk base move speed. This mount has a special ability, Foresight, which creates a shield that gives a temporary speed boost when broken. (Note: like all mounts, the Divine Owl can only move in navigable ground areas and cannot fly over obstacles.)

AVATAR RING: Adventurers who rack up enough total Challenge Points will also earn the Divine Challenge Avatar Ring, which will frame your chosen avatar in a heavenly golden aura. This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar border for one character, or can be traded to the Vanity Merchant for one Vanity Token.

SEASONAL SPECIALS: All month long, reach weekly goals to unlock Divine Challenge chests. In addition to valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver, you'll also have a chance to unlock mystical furniture items like the Mage Statue, Magic Rune Circle, and Glass Sphere.

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[h3]How to participate in the Adventurer's Challenge[/h3]
The Adventurer's Challenge is a monthly event where you can earn exclusive rewards such as mounts, Tomes of Insight, bags of Silver, and more. By gathering, fishing, farming, and defeating monsters, you'll earn Challenge Points that fill daily, weekly, and monthly progress bars. To track your progress, open the Adventurer's Challenge UI by clicking on the Activities menu.



While only Premium players can unlock the Monthly Rewards (Avatar Ring, Mount) and Weekly Rewards (Challenge Chests), anyone can claim the Daily Rewards, which include 10 Learning Points and a Tier 4 Tome of Insight. Non-Premium players also make progress on all reward tracks, so when you’re ready to unlock Premium, your earned rewards will be waiting for you!