Albion Online News

The AlbionTV (twitch.tv/albiononline) interview series with AOCP Ambassadors returns this Friday after a short off-season break. Kicking things off is none other than Fakturka, who joins the crew at 20:00 UTC for a live interview. We’ve put together this spotlight to give you a proper introduction before he goes live.

[h3]Fakturka[/h3]

• YouTube: youtube.com/@FakturkaAO
• Twitch: twitch.tv/fakturka
• Main Focus: Solo PvP, Corrupted Dungeons

There’s something refreshing about a channel that cuts straight to the action, and that’s exactly what you’ll find with Fakturka. His content is a throwback to classic “just play” streams: no distractions, no drama, just smart builds and sharp strategies.

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Streaming daily in Albion Europe while testing weapons, climbing ranks, or kicking off another zero-to-hero run, he’s all about clean PvP fights with precision and adaptability. And if you think you’ve got the edge in a 1v1, be warned. Fakturka has a habit of turning would-be champions into highlight reel material.

A longtime fan of the original Corrupted Dungeons, Fakturka keeps that spirit alive with every duel he takes. He’s not interested in abusing metas or cheese strats, he simply shows what works when skill meets focus. Now, as a new Ambassador, he’s bringing that philosophy to a wider stage. His YouTube videos often open with brief, practical explanations of his current build, then dive straight into extended footage showing how it holds up in real combat. It’s a clear, honest, and highly watchable teaching-by-doing approach.

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While Fakturka streams primarily in Russian, his content is crafted for a global audience, with English intros, subtitles, and descriptions that make it easy to follow. So if you’re into gameplay that speaks for itself, Fakturka’s channel is a must-watch. Catch him live, or tune in to AlbionTV on April 25 to meet the duelist behind the clips – and don’t miss your chance to win a Demon Hunter vanity skin during the broadcast!

This light patch brings a handful of balance tweaks, background optimizations, and minor fixes.

[h3]Combat Balance Changes[/h3]

Arcane Staffs

Evensong and Locus have fallen out of favor as Great Arcane has grown increasingly valued. Their cooldowns have been adjusted to promote variance in the arcane support slot.

• Dark Sphere (Evensong)
  • Cooldown: 42s → 38s
• The Void (Malevolent Locus)
  • Cooldown: 68s → 62s
• Time Freeze (Great Arcane Staff)
  • Cooldown: 45s → 50s

Frost Staffs

As most Frost players have shifted toward Frozen Surge and sustain builds, some damage has been added back to Ice Shard to better reward cast speed-focused setups.

• Ice Shard (all Frost Staffs)
  • Damage vs players: 125 → 130

Spears

Cripple’s damage has been increased, as it was too conservative for a low-range, single-target ability that requires users to hold it for the right moment.

• Cripple (all Spears)
  • Damage: 106.03 → 120

Swords

Hamstring’s first cast has felt underwhelming for players, so its base slow duration has been increased, the time window to cast Heroic Leap extended, and the cooldown when not multicasting reduced.

• Hamstring (all Swords)
  • 1st cast cooldown: 10s → 8s
  • Time window duration: 3s → 4s
  • Slow duration: 3s → 4s

War Gloves

Create Opening’s restrictive range has limited its effective output, so its baseline damage and resistance reduction have been increased to improve its overall value.

• Create Opening (all War Gloves)
  • Damage: 72 → 80
  • Pierce: 0.1 → 0.12

Potions

Hellfire Potion has been a powerful addition for builds with heavy CC but limited damage. Its damage against players has been too high, especially when paired with Smuggler’s Cape in IP-capped content, so it has been reduced. To keep the potion attractive, its healing reduction has been increased.

• Hellfire Potion
  • Damage vs players (700 IP): 42.4 → 36
  • Damage vs players (800 IP): 64.5 → 54.8
  • Damage vs players (900 IP): 82.5 → 70.1
  • Damage vs players (1000 IP): 98.2 → 83.5
  • Damage vs players (1100 IP): 112 → 95.2
  • Damage vs players (1200 IP): 126 → 107
  • Damage vs players (1300 IP): 138 → 117
  • Damage vs players (1400 IP): 149 → 126
  • Healing received reduction: 35% → 50%

Mounts

Take Cover! and Charge! have been reworked to improve performance and address behavior issues.

• Take Cover!, Charge! (Command Mammoth)
  • Buffs are now applied via an aura, and are removed when leaving this area
  • Buffs are no longer purgeable
  • High Command now correctly increases their effects for the full duration

[h3]Fixes[/h3]

UI Fixes

• Fixed issue where the first tab of the Guild Details UI could appear empty
• Fixed issue where the 'Copied to clipboard' message would stay visible after closing the Guild Members UI
• Fixed issue where the ‘For Sale’ tooltip would stick to the cursor after closing the minimap

Other Fixes

• Fixed issue preventing Warden Mastery Pack skins from being tradable on the Marketplace in Albion Europe

Behind every sword, boot, or cape that’s taken onto Albion’s battlefields, there lies a diligent crafter. Resources are acquired, transported, and fashioned into these powerful pieces which… well, maybe they end up on a heap of battlefield trash after some ludicrous 100-player ZvZ. But at least someone’s made some Silver along the way, right?

Find out how you can profit from Albion’s insatiable appetite for weapons, armor, and everything in between in our new guide to crafting. Get the low-down on everything from return rates to artifacts, and begin your journey to economic glory. Click here to check it out:

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When the Guild Season ends, the war doesn’t stop – players just find creative ways to bonk each other senseless. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the community, the second edition of the Smallscale Cup is storming the gates tonight – literally!

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This time around, every match is a high-stakes castle fight, coming down to coordinated assaults and defenses, with teams alternating between attacking and holding the line. Victory comes through capturing the castle or forcing a surrender, so it’s a whole new challenge where gate control, siege tactics, and team strategy will be key to securing the win.

There’s plenty on the line, too. Each team is fighting over a hefty Silver prize pool contributed by the community, with Premium sweetening the pot: 30 days for first place, 7 days for second.



The tournament kicks off tonight! Team rosters and match schedules can be viewed on the Smallscale Cup Discord, while match replays will be available on the organizers' YouTube channel – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!

This is Albion at its best: players hatching up high-energy battles through sheer will and creative carnage. Castles will fall. Legends will rise. See you on the battlefield!

A new Guild Season starts this weekend, and after the backstabs, steamrolls, and razor-thin finishes that defined Season 26, the stage is set for another wild ride.

Guilds across Albion are once again rallying their forces for a season-long war that will test their strategy, strength, and resolve in a battle for lasting glory. Tune in to twitch.tv/albiononline to witness history in the making as the AlbionTV crew brings you live coverage of the opening Invasion Day, complete with commentary and analysis:

• Albion Asia: April 19, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: April 19, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: April 20, 01:00 UTC

[h3]What to Expect This Season?[/h3]
The Might requirements for Treasures, Crystal Creatures, Smugglers, and Gathering categories have all been reduced. For the first three categories, Season Point payouts were also adjusted to maintain balance in total output. Gathering, however, retains its full reward potential – giving smaller or economy-focused guilds greater opportunity to work up their way up the rankings.



For more info, check out our Season 27 preview, and for the full schedule see this forum post.

[h3]Ready to Join the Fight?[/h3]
Guild Seasons are open to players of all types – PvP veterans, gatherers, strategists, and support players alike. From leading the charge to contributing from the backline, every action matters. Use the Guild Finder to connect with allies, and check out our Guild Season Guide to learn how to make your contribution count.



And don’t forget: if you want to stay on top of all the action, AlbionTV has you covered. Subscribe now and follow the biggest battles, boldest plays, and most unexpected betrayals as they happen.

The battle is about to begin, so fortify your holdings, sharpen your blades, and keep a close eye on that gate lever. See you on the battlefield!