Albion Online News

A new Referral Season is here, and until the end of June you can claim the Unicorn mount skin with a single referral!

This elegant, ethereal skin for your Riding Horse base mount has golden-yellow eyes and a gleaming alicorn, giving you an otherworldly air as you glide through Albion. Once you’ve unlocked the skin, it can be used by any of your characters on that particular server (either Albion East or West).

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[h3]How to Earn Seasonal Referral Rewards[/h3]

• Send your referral link, which you can find here, to a friend. (You must be logged into your account on the website to view this page.)
• Your friend registers an account and starts playing Albion Online (preferably along with you!).
• The first time your friend purchases at least 30 days of Premium, they will trigger a reward for you.
• On top of that, for your very first referral ever, you'll receive a T8 Recruiter's Pile of Tomes, worth a massive 200,000 Fame.

This Referral Season lasts until 23:59 UTC on June 30, so invite your friends and enjoy these rewards!

Who says chivalry is dead? For the entire month of June, take the Knight Challenge to collect fantastic rewards. Earn points for open-world activities, unlock chests to get valuable loot, and claim the powerful and imposing Gallant Horse mount.

[h3]Knight Moves[/h3]


GALLANT HORSE: This month's Challenge brings back the powerful Gallant Horse, a noble mount with a combination speed boost / immunity spell that leaves foes in the dust. Ride fearlessly into the wilds of Albion on the back of this mighty steed!

 



AVATAR RING: Adventurers who rack up enough total Challenge Points will also earn the Knight Challenge Avatar Ring, a bold, plate-armor-themed ring that will give your avatar an aura of nobility. This non-tradable item permanently unlocks this avatar ring for one character – or you can trade it at the Vanity Merchant for one Adventurer's Token.
 



SEASONAL SPECIALS: All month long, reach weekly goals to unlock Knight Challenge chests. These chests contain valuable rewards like Adventurer's Tomes and Silver bags, plus knight-themed furniture like the Stone Throne, Round Table, Knight Statue, and Regal Carpet.

As always, you can earn Challenge Points by gathering, fishing, farming, and killing monsters. Points count simultaneously toward a daily bonus, a weekly unlockable chest, and the monthly mount. So log in, head out into the open world, gather points, and claim your rewards!

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The next Crystal League Championship is coming June 10-11, with separate tournaments on Albion East and West. Teams can win valuable prizes like the Sabertooth Rex Swiftclaw Skin and huge amounts of Gold!



This is the first time that there will be two championships over the weekend, with each server’s tournament taking place on a single day: June 10 for Albion East, and June 11 for Albion West. Both tournaments will have a single-elimination format and, in addition, there’s a new, points-based qualification system this time:

• Teams of five players (with at least four consistent members) gain points by winning Crystal League matches
• The teams with the most points at the end of the season qualify for the tournament
• Winning matches at higher levels grants more points (eg. level 5 gives 5 points, while level 9 gives 80 points)
• Points gained in Lethal and Non-Lethal matches are counted separately, with four teams from each format qualifying

(Note: players can only qualify for the CLC through one format, and on one server.)



[h3]Watch the Action Live on AlbionTV[/h3]

As always, you can watch the action all weekend long on AlbionTV, the official Albion Online Twitch Channel. Join hosts Shozen, Lewpac, and Tazzik as they bring you live coverage and commentary on these high-octane fights. The reigning champions will be crowned and receive their prizes at a ceremony after the final match on each day.

Get ready for Albion's next high-stakes tournament, and keep an eye on our forum for updates!

Watch last season’s Grand Finals here:

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Welcome to another of our Basic Builds guides for beginner-to-intermediate players.

[h3]Characteristics[/h3]

This build showcases the Arcane Staff, a mage weapon notable for its chain attacks, consistent damage, and mobility.

Here’s the full breakdown!

[h3]Equipment and Skills Used[/h3]



Adept’s Arcane Staff

• Chain Missile
  • A projectile that hits an enemy then jumps to a maximum of two additional targets. Deals most damage to the first target. All enemies hit receive an Arcane Charge, which can be triggered by other active abilities or auto-attacks for additional damage.
• Enigma Blade
  • An area attack that deals damage in a cone in front of you. If you hit at least one enemy, you unlock an optional second part that allows you to teleport a short distance.
• Arcane Orb
  • You throw an Arcane Orb that explodes on the first target hit, dealing damage in a large radius while purging all enemy buffs and silencing targets for a short time.

Adept’s Scholar Cowl

• Energy Shield
  • Your Cowl has a defensive spell that decreases your damage taken while recovering energy for every hit taken.

Adept’s Cleric Robe

• Everlasting Spirit
  • The robe's active ability offers a shield upon taking damage that makes you invulnerable and increases your damage by 20% for 3 seconds

Adept’s Soldier Boots

• Rejuvenating Sprint
  • Your shoes’ active ability is a sprint that also heals you slightly

Adept’s Torch: Passively increases attack speed and reduces cooldowns

Adept’s Bag: Increases carry weight capacity

Adept’s Cape: Increases Energy and passive Energy Regeneration

Minor Poison Potion: Inflicts damage-over-time effect on targets and decreases their resistances for its duration

Catfish: Buff food that greatly increases Health Regeneration outside of combat, getting you back to full health quickly after clearing mobs

Journeyman’s Riding Horse: Brings you swiftly across the map while adding more carrying capacity



[h3]Pros and Cons[/h3]

Pros:

• Good clear speed
• Mobility and interrupts
• Suited to large scale fights (though would require different armor pieces)
• Affordable

Cons:

• Low-defense build
• Issues when fighting multiple enemies

[h3]Playstyle[/h3]

• Your Q-spell deals considerable damage to the first target it hits, while chaining onto two additional targets for a lower amount of damage. Each enemy hit receives an Arcane Charge.
• Arcane Charges can be consumed by using an auto-attack or a direct damage ability like Enigma Blade or Arcane Orb.
• Your W-ability strikes all enemies in a cone in front of you, dealing a good amount of damage and consuming any Arcane Charges for extra damage. Hitting at least one enemy also unlocks the combo ability Flicker, letting you teleport a short distance while becoming briefly invulnerable, but increasing this spell’s cooldown.
• Your E-ability throws an orb in a targeted direction, colliding with the first target it hits and dealing damage around it. Purging all buffs from the target while silencing it for a short time, it’s a quick and effective interrupt. Also consumes Arcane Charges for additional damage.
• The passive, Lingering Power, is a great tool for maximizing your damage, especially when fighting a single target. Whenever you cast a spell, it increases your attack speed and attack range for the next three basic attacks. Since you’re using a Q-spell with a very low cooldown, you can use this passive to take down tough enemies rapidly.
• When you’re low on Energy or need extra Energy, use your Cowl ability. For every hit taken you replenish some Energy while generally decreasing the damage you take.
• The Robe's strong defensive skill can be used to avoid damage. As long as you take damage in the 1.5 second window after activation, you receive an invulnerability shield making you immune to damage while increasing your damage output by 20% for 3 seconds.
• Your boots offer a sprint ability that can regain a small amount of health quickly, while providing increased movement speed.
• An enemy encounter should look something like this:
  • Cast your Q to deal damage and apply Arcane Charges.
  • Use your W to consume Arcane Charges.
  • Cast your Q again to reapply Arcane Charges.
  • Use your E-ability to consume these Charges.
  • Recast your Q and consume Arcane Charges via auto-attacks, until your W and E come off cooldown again.
  • When facing a single enemy, rotate between Q-spell and auto-attacks for max damage, using the W and E situationally or when additional damage is needed.

One of the standout features of the recent Knightfall patch was an all-new dungeon in the Mists - Knightfall Abbey. Along with beautiful visuals and new gameplay, it also features a stunning new theme song which is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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The track was composed by Albion’s longtime Senior Audio Designer Marie Havemann, who described the ideas behind it:

“The Undead roaming Knightfall Abbey were once humans who lived there, cursed by Merlin's ritual to remain forever trapped, unable to uphold the knightly virtues they once held dear. With the music, we wanted to capture both this tragedy and the feeling of longing that comes with striving for a virtuous life. At the same time, it was important for us to convey a sense of unity among the people who believed in those virtues as well as their flawed nature. To reflect this unified yearning through sound, we combined choir with orchestral instruments and focused on strong melodies. The music alternates between moments of hope and despair, as the Undead could never complete their journey and are trapped in time in Knightfall Abbey, covered in thick layers of dust. The transitions between exploration and combat are fluid, with the musical identity of the place always palpable.”

Listen to the new piece here, and listen to the rest of Albion Online’s soundtrack here.
[h3]Download the Knightfall Wallpaper[/h3]


There’s been a new addition to the ever-growing collection of Albion Online Wallpapers, and now you can download the official Knightfall artwork in 4K format. Simply visit this page, click the image to expand, and right-click and "Save As" to download. It fits HD and 4K screens, and can be cropped according to your preferences. And if you ever feel like a change, check out the wide array of other wallpapers available on that page!