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    Default Preview: The Zodias Arcane Catacombs

    MechAnubis Rises Again!

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    ...in the depths of the...

    Zodias Catacombs!
    An ancient proving ground. Designed by the Drowned Monarch Zaarus to challenge the finest soldiers of the Zodian Guard.

    After closing for Season 35, the catacombs are now open again for the duration of Season 36 starting January 2, 2025 at 1:30pm CST.

    Special Badges and Titles will be awarded to Top Scoring Legends and those that finish the dungeon fastest.

    At the end of the Season, the Zodias Catacombs shut down for a season before returning to life!

    How to Play

    The portal to the Arcane Catacombs can be found in the Heracleion Town interior.
    To enter the portal (one time) you will need a "Zodias Arcane Catacombs" key.

    Components for crafting the key can be looted (easily) from Zodias Bosses.

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    The Zodias Arcane Catacombs key Recipe is purchased from Asim. You must be Level 81 and "Advocate" Rank (or higher) to purchase this recipe.

    Craft a key and use it on the portal to enter the Arcane Catacombs. The key cannot be traded but it can be stashed. Keys are consumed on use.

    Once your Party enters the starting area the door will open and you're on your way! Pick-up / Random groups require four (4) players.

    There are no Class restrictions (though balanced classes are encouraged to collect best gold - see Treasure Chambers below).


    Loot and Crafts


    Crafted "MechAnubis" Vanities
    All items are trade-friendly!

    Loot crafting components from MechAnubis to craft the classic MechAnubis Vanity sets.
    Armor, Helmet, Wings
    ...

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    Or craft the Shadow MechAnubis Vanity sets.
    Armor, Helmet, Wings
    ...
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    Aura, Deluxe Aura (requires the Standard Aura), and Halo
    ...
    (Shadow versions also available)
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    As well as the
    MechAnubis Vanity Weapons
    set!

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    And the
    Shadow MechAnubis Vanity Weapons
    ...

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    The MechAnubis Monster Image for your house:

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    Note: certain crafts require a special skill-based crafting component looted from mini-bosses.
    Crafting recipes are purchased from Asim and require Zodias "Guardian" Rank (or higher).



    "Arcane Catacombs" Vanity Loot
    All items are trade-friendly

    The "Drowned Monarch" Set
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    The "Black Blood of Arlor" Set
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    The "Cloud Sky Ritual" Set
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    The "Gold Diver" Set
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    The "MechAnubis" Badge




    Equipment Loot

    Arcane Shadow Stones
    Collect a suite of powerful Arcane trade-friendly jewels:


    +11 to your Primary Stat (stacking)
    +1.5% Crit Damage, +5 Damage, and +15% Elite Damage in Zodias (non-stacking)

    Critical Success when Socketing
    Critical Success when socketing an Arcane Shadow Stone gives you:
    +11 Primary Stat (stacking)
    +2.5% Crit Damage, +7 Damage, and +20% Elite Damage in Zodias (non-stacking)

    You also have a chance to loot the
    Arcane Power Stones



    Arcane Equipment

    (stash-friendly / cannot be traded*)

    MechAnubis Battle Bow of Horror (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Battle Cannon of Vengeance (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Battle Claws of Horror (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Battle Shield of Punishment (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Battle Staff of Vengeance (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Battle Sword of Punishment (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Belt of the Ancients (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Belt of the Cosmos (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Belt of the Sleeper (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Pendant of Command (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Pendant of Enterprise (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Pendant of Purpose (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Sign of Frenzy (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Sign of Insanity (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Sign of Madness (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Signet of the Deathless (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Signet of the Eternal (Level 81)
    MechAnubis Campaign Signet of the Infinite (Level 81)
    Rogue Bound Kraken Battle Helm of Skill (Level 81)
    Rogue Bound Kraken Battle Shell of Terror (Level 81)
    Sorcerer Bound Kraken Battle Helm of Genius (Level 81)
    Sorcerer Bound Kraken Battle Shell of Cruelty (Level 81)
    Warrior Bound Kraken Battle Helm of Verdure (Level 81)
    Warrior Bound Kraken Battle Shell of Menace (Level 81)

    (trade-friendly)
    Rogue Power Stone (Level 50)
    Sorcerer Power Stone (Level 50)
    Warrior Power Stone (Level 50)
    Rogue Shadow Stone (Level 70)
    Sorcerer Shadow Stone (Level 70)
    Warrior Shadow Stone (Level 70)
    Arcane Pearl of the Deep
    Arcane Shard
    Immortal Crypt Bracelet of Darkness
    Immortal Crypt Ornament of Depth
    Immortal Crypt Shackle of Demise

    *Bound Item Class Conversion:
    Look for the rare "MechAnubis Alter Stone"
    (a very rare drop from the golden Merman Miniboss),
    and a special recipe that can only be purchased by Zodias 'Champion' Rank Legends
    that will allow you to convert a bound Kraken Weapons, Armors and Helmets to a different class!

    more info about...

    Arcane Bracelets



    The Immortal Crypt Rogue bracelet gives you +15% Primary Stat.
    Deal damage to enemies for a chance to summon "Shroud of the Deathless:"
    +20% Crit Damage and +15% Armor for 10 sec. (25 sec. cooldown)

    Pet Eggs
    Defeating "MechAnubis" will also give you a chance to loot "Sabra's Egg"...in Legendary:


    ...or Heroic form:



    And his fashionable cousin "Shadow Sabra" also in Legendary:


    ...or Heroic form:


    Leaderboard Rewards!
    Once again there are two (2) Seasonal LB's for the Arcane Catacombs:
    Top Scores and Fastest Times


    Top Score Seasonal Rewards

    The "Eye of Mechanubis" Badge:



    The flaming black-band "God of Death" Title:



    Fastest Time Seasonal Rewards

    The "Arcane Power Cell" Badge:


    The animated two-tone "Speed Runner" Title:



    These badges are Cyclical and can be worn 'til the next Arcane Catacombs Season begins.


    On Difficulty
    This map is hard but it's far from 'impossible.'
    Zaarus gear (or higher) is recommended but not required.
    As with all endgame content, Hardcore Characters should be very, very careful!

    Monster Abilities
    Be very careful of monster attack 'red zones.' They can have very damaging effects.

    You could be "Blinded" by MechAnubis' 'Robo Crabs' red zone attack.
    Blindness slows you down and makes you unable to attack for a while.

    Your potions can be "Weakened" by MechAnubis' giant Skeletons' red zone attack.
    Potions are significantly less effective for several seconds in this case.

    Also: larger monsters' red zone attacks are likely to push / pull you into danger.
    That danger includes traps...


    Traps!
    Various traps exist throughout the dungeon.

    Unlike the traps you encountered in the Hyberian Labyrinth, the Zodias Catacombs traps aren't inherently deadly...
    They do affect your gameplay in ways you'll want to avoid:

    Sludge Pool
    If you touch the Sludge pool you'll be slowed (considerably) for several seconds.




    Shrieking Pool
    If you tread across the demonic 'Shrieking Pool,' your skills will be silenced for several seconds.




    Potboiler Trap
    If you get caught in the 'Potboiler Trap,' your potions will be curdled and ineffective for several seconds.




    Pet-Eating Vortex
    If you are ensnared in the 'Pet-Eating Vortex' your pet will be dismissed and you'll be unable to re-summon for several seconds.




    Gold

    Monsters in the Arcane Catacombs (with the exception of MechAnubis) do not drop gold.
    Gold comes from opening treasure chests.
    The vast majority of treasure chests will be found in Treasure Chambers.

    Treasure Chambers

    There are three (3) Treasure Chambers in the Arcane Catacombs.
    Each chamber is sealed by an ancient Zaarus Statue and an impassible golden chain.




    Only the appropriate Class can open its associated Treasure Chamber...
    Rogues can open the Rogues' Treasure Chamber.
    Sorcerers can open the Sorcerer's Chamber.
    Warriors can open the Warriors' Chamber.

    Once a Treasure Chamber is opened all Party members can enter and face a mini-boss.
    Defeat the mini-boss to spawn a large number of treasure chests... and loot them for your rewards!

    Looking forward to your comments and questions!

    Best of luck, Legends!
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    hoping there is something new in this seasonal event

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    When is the loot browser coming back?

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    I thought realm stones are new part of this.

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    omg this is big CTRL+C, CTRL+V xD


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    nothing new? its 2025
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    Quote Originally Posted by recilencia123 View Post
    omg this is big CTRL+C, CTRL+V xD


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    as a drag queen would say: GUUUUUURL!!!

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    It just become 2025, but no changes for this event… rip

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    Yeah it's 2025 and this event been recycled yet again nothing new been added sort it out please devs!
    people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed

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    No star beast loot or something new? This game need star beast drop from catacombs

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    Include lvl 81 force weapons to the tradeable loot

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    Quote Originally Posted by imfeared View Post
    Include lvl 81 force weapons to the tradeable loot
    Force? Arcane force? Mmmmm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Umai View Post
    It just become 2025, but no changes for this event… rip
    yeah, the event need changes, new loot, maybe star beast loot, new pet, the game is more hard now, need op set, minimun krak full y star beast

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    Since kraken will be obsolet soon, with the new blood gamebreaker set.
    At least making kraken conversion gold priced or for just tokens (fantoms) for the event would be cool.

    Cause farming the freaking gold merking after farming thousand of mechanubis just to switch the class of an armor is not worth the time since you can get the armor for arround 20m gold now.

    Not only the armor Btw.



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    Yall so funny hahahahahaha, when sts change something in an old event, u guys complain everything, but this time and the first time i see sts doesn’t change anything, i guys complain lmao, gg to the devs, gotta see if they have us a surprise in a future event ^^

    Happy new year, best wishes for yall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ogpurp View Post
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    This must be a joke

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    Quote Originally Posted by XGhostWar View Post
    Yall so funny hahahahahaha, when sts change something in an old event, u guys complain everything, but this time and the first time i see sts doesn’t change anything, i guys complain lmao, gg to the devs, gotta see if they have us a surprise in a future event ^^

    Happy new year, best wishes for yall.
    In that case what you call a change = nerf like 90% of the time but instead of calling that out pointing players complaints sounds more reasonable yeah

    After the new content release cata should have moved to elder woods in new year (or elder themed idk) with new gear loot and stuff while becoming more challenging.

    But it is what it is right NPC life is the best fr

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