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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. Let's get started!

• Guild Name: Militant
• Alliance: [WARC] War College
• Guild Leader: xSarge
• Date Founded: February 15, 2021 (Season 14)
• Size: 200 at peak, 85 active members since re-opening
• Primary Language: English
• Server: Albion Americas
• Discord: discord.gg/Militant

Tell us about your guild.

Militant is an international, English-speaking Black Zone guild focused primarily on all sizes of ZvZ and PvP content. Our roster includes both veteran and newer PvP-centric players seeking competitive, end-game content. When success is measured by the tears of our enemies, Militant always wins.

What sort of activities do you focus on?

We engage in small, medium, and large-scale ZvZ. Our members regularly roam for objectives, fights, and ganking. The guild typically masses once or twice per day during our main Albion Americas timers. As a full-loot split guild, members are rewarded for their victories through large loot payouts.

What sort of members are you looking for?

We welcome players of all levels who share a passion for ZvZ and PvP. Newer players are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate the Militant three A's:

• Activity – Show up and support the guild when you're online
• Attitude – Be strong enough to avoid rage quitting after being killed or mentally breaking when receiving constructive criticism
• Ability – Have the general gaming ability to hit a few buttons in combination at the right time

If you’re interested, come visit us at discord.gg/Militant.



Where is your guild primarily located in the Outlands?

Militant is currently based in Fort Sterling (The Best City). We are the Fort Sterling breakers of chains and destroyers of rental empires. When you choose to enter the bear’s den, you do so at your own risk.

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

Any and all reds. We don't discriminate, and we don't make non-aggression pacts outside of potential coordination for CTA objectives. We do things how we want, when we want.

What are some of your most memorable battles or activities?

Militant has fought and won multiple wars. We stand for the people and for content – we are never renters or landlords to others. One of our most defining campaigns was The War in the North – a five-month war now immortalized in a full-length movie:

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What does your guild do for fun?

We enjoy our tight-knit community of like-minded gamers. We love to ZvZ, trash talk enemies, and scoop up all that juicy loot.

What is your guild's approach to the game?

ZvZ content is king. Individual skill gets you kills, but teamwork and coordination win the fights.

Do you have an overarching philosophy?

Militant's #1 priority is content and fights. We reject the rental empire mindset, the avoidance of combat, and the queue-to-win garbage. If we need to war, then we war – and we don’t quit until our enemies break.

What are your goals for the future?

• 2+ million players killed and 50 billion+ kill fame
• Drink the Tears of Our Enemies
• Season 27: Silver/Gold rebuild
• Season 28: Gold/Crystal – by smashing everyone we can

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What is your ultimate goal in Albion?

To disrupt the status quo and play the game as we see fit. Militant will win or die trying, and we always take care of our own.

Anything else to share about your guild?

I’d like to personally thank the following for standing with me and Militant through Albion’s highs and lows: Re1nn, Mistee, Kate, Bone, Alex, Tomato, Hiccup, HeiHei, Zike, Element, Armyyyy, VasEdas, Doc, and our team mom Miss Saffiana. Special thanks to the players who motivated our return and helped us re-launch: MrFlako, Creen, Khelron, Worhaven, and SuuNY. And a very, very special thank you to l7wali, our Minister of Propaganda and Kingmaker legend.

Albion's most extravagant display of style, the Finery Faire, has officially ended, and what a spectacle it was! With over 1,500 entries from all over the world, the judging was no small feat. It was a whirlwind of capes, colors, and creative risks that ran the gamut from breathtaking to delightfully absurd. But after much deliberation, we're excited to announce the winners who dazzled us the most:

Top 3 Stylists – Each receives 30 days of Premium.

1. CipherXin



2. Cryyptd



3. theo_we1n



To these fashion icons, congratulations! And to everyone who participated, know that whether you won a prize or not, you've helped make Albion a little more fabulous.

Stay tuned for more community contests coming soon!

Spring has sprung in Albion, and the chocolate-fueled eggstravaganza begins soon! For two full weeks, the Rites of Spring returns in a cocoa-rich celebration. From Fame boosts to combat-ready bunnies, get ready for an event full of loot, fluff, and far too many types of eggs.

After each server’s next maintenance, the chocolate rush begins:

• Albion Asia: April 14 at 23:00 UTC – April 28 at 23:00 UTC
• Albion Americas & Europe: April 15 at 10:00 UTC – April 29 at 10:00 UTC

[h3]Snack for Fame[/h3]
This year, Albion’s bunnies have outdone themselves, scattering even more types of treats across the land. Find new Chocolate Eggs and crack them open to get a 15% Fame boost for 30 minutes. Just don’t try sitting on these – everyone knows bunnies don’t hatch from eggs…



[h3]The Cottontail Mafia Returns[/h3]
Oh, who are we kidding? Of course bunnies hatch from eggs! Keep an eye out for the rare Cottontail Eggs during your egg-hunting adventures. These can be raised into Tier 8 bunny mounts with serious hop: the Spring Cottontail, a soft, snowy puffball of speed and bounce, and the rarer, darker Caerleon Cottontail, whose leap ends with a fearsome bite that roots enemies and sends them running. Don’t let the fluff fool you… these mounts bite back!

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[h3]Hunt for Spring Loot[/h3]
Wondering where to find all those eggs? Spring Treasure Chests will be popping up across the open world, packed with Chocolate Eggs and, if fortune favors you, a Cottontail Egg or two.



Meanwhile, Colored Eggs have also returned. These vibrant finds may also contain Chocolate Eggs and, on very rare occasions, a Cottontail Egg. But that’s not all: you might also uncover Chocolate bars to boost your Energy, and, most importantly, Surprise Eggs. Bring those to the Vanity Merchant and trade them for seasonal delights like the Bunny Stalker wardrobe, the Snow Bunny Hat that spawns cuddly companions, or the coveted Eggsecutioner – an overengineered contraption that lobs eggs and spawns critters on impact.

Phew! At this point, we’ve got more eggs than sense, and more chocolate than any one adventurer should safely eat.

It’s chaotic, it’s egg-cellent, and it all begins very soon. Hop to it!

With Guild Season 26 concluded and rewards distributed, a new set of Crystal Weapons has been unlocked for crafting. Those who have earned the necessary Artifacts from Conqueror’s Chests can now forge and wield the latest additions to this powerful and prestigious category, each offering unique battlefield potential and high-end tactical versatility.

Let’s take a closer look at what this trio of weapons brings to Albion’s battlegrounds:

[h3]Flamewalker Staff (Fire Staff)[/h3]
Spell: Spontaneous Combustion

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This is fire magic with the heat cranked all the way up. Spontaneous Combustion transforms you into a living fireball, letting you crash through enemy lines while immune to new spells, damage, and crowd control. Enemies you pass will be set ablaze, and if you land on an opposing player, the spell's cooldown partially resets, making it ideal for follow-ups or escapes. Perfect for bursting single targets, it also has potential in team fights, offering fire users a bold tool for breaking through frontline defenses.

[h3]Forgebark Staff (Nature Staff)[/h3]
Spell: Dual Nature

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Who says healers can't lead the charge? Dual Nature is a two-pronged spell, giving Nature Staff users the power to either anchor their team with Fortify – shielding and healing teammates while enhancing their own healing output – or flip the script with Ensnare to root enemies and boost your allies’ damage. The ability encourages fast decision-making and makes it possible to switch from support to disruption in the blink of an eye. A bold pick for healers who want to step up and shake up the frontline.

[h3]Arclight Blasters (Crossbow)[/h3]
Spell: Flickershots

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Flickershots brings the boom, the bounce, and the bolt spam. This ability sends you dashing a short distance while unleashing a barrage of energy bolts in a wide radius, damaging enemies and granting resistances mid-move. You can recast it up to three times, but each use increases its cooldown – so pick your moments carefully. Whether you’re peppering the enemy backline or executing a quick in-and-out, this is a spell that rewards calculated aggression.


This latest trio of Crystal Weapons brings fresh firepower to Albion’s elite battlefields. Designed for high-level PvP, each one offers a new way to outmaneuver, outplay, and outlast your opponents.

For those already looking ahead: the next batch of Crystal Weapons is set to arrive with Albion’s next major update. Until then, it’s time to take to the battlefield with fire, magic, and unrelenting force.

Back in March, AlbionTV (twitch.tv/albiononline) had the opportunity to sit down with none other than Argoldh for a chill, prime-time chat during Arena match breaks. With AlbionTV now on a short break during the off-season, we’re taking the opportunity to give this endlessly positive French streamer the spotlight he deserves.

[h3]Argoldh[/h3]

• YouTube: youtube.com/@Argoldh
• Twitch: twitch.tv/argoldh
• Main Focus: Outlands roaming & Faction Warfare (Lymhurst pride!)

Argoldh is the kind of streamer that makes the Black Zone feel like a living room. A founding member of the Ambassador program, he’s been live almost every day for over a year at 5–6 UTC (except Mondays – because who streams on Monday mornings?). He’s become a go-to companion for Albion Europe’s early risers, gatherers, and solo adventurers looking for a place to hang out, ask questions, or just vibe in either French or English.

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As an Ambassador, Argoldh’s impact goes beyond content. He’s all about community. His streams are part survival guide, part social lounge, and are full of curious builds, spontaneous tips, and running commentary on why that guy over there is definitely not solo. He’s known for making new players feel welcome, breaking down decisions in real time, and posting beginner-friendly tutorials on YouTube to make Albion’s more intimidating content easier to approach.

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From chasing billions in Silver and Fame to leveling every magic weapon under the most absurd conditions possible, Argoldh’s goals may be ridiculous, but they’re always entertaining. He’s also on a personal quest to improve his English, so if you stop by and chat, you’re not just joining a stream, you’re helping a fellow adventurer level up IRL. Just expect a mix of different languages, dad jokes, and at least one viewer begging him not to make that pun.

So if you’re looking for a stream that feels like a laid-back guild voice chat – where the advice is solid, the energy is chill, and the jokes are… well, still in beta – then Argoldh’s channel is the perfect place to park while you roam.