Preview - Return to the Hiberian Labyrinth!
Legends tell of the foolish King Grod Ketretus who reigned over the once wealthy Hiberian Province, that fell to poverty as the King funneled the province's resources into his own personal coffers. The king commissioned the elaborate Hiberian Labyrinth to protect these riches, guarded by the mighty minotaur Bjorras, hoping to cheat certain death and return one day to enjoy his riches.
Hiberia had once been relegated to the pages of myth and legend....but no longer.
Highlights
+ This is an Energy Event
+ There are Overall and Class leaderboards. Prizes for Class Leaderboards only.
+ [NEW] Unique reward added for #1 player! Rewards for Top 1, Top 10, Top 25 for each class.
+ Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Tier Rewards
+ Boss (and chest) can drop Legendary, Mythic and Arcane Loot
+ Event runs from September 26th to October 10th (with a 3 day cooldown)
How to Play
Visit the travelling scholar Vivyen in Windmoore to learn about her connection to King Grod Ketretus' story, and begin a quest to adventure to his labyrinth of lore. Travel through the energy portal to explore the labyrinth, tap into some of the King's riches, earn leaderboard points, and even take on the terrifying minotaur Bjorras himself. Beware of the King's tricky traps!
A Massive Maze
The Hiberian Labyrinth is a massive maze of twisting, turning hallways meant to confuse and distract you!
Here are a few tips to keep you from getting hopelessly lost:
Minimap
Use your minimap to navigate! Zoom out all the way (minimap zoom and opacity can be found in your Options menu).
Let the minimap show you where you've been and where you still need to venture.
Kill Counter
Before you can face Golden Bjorras you will need to kill all of the monsters in the Labyrinth. At the top of your screen you will see a message indicating "Kill All Enemies!"
When there are 50 (or fewer) enemies on screen this message changes to indicate the number of monsters left:
When all monsters are killed the message changes yet again to say "Kill Bjorras!"
Guide Arrows
When all enemies are defeated and Bjorras can be accessed you will see green 'guide' arrows on the floor at hallway intersections:
Follow these arrows to the final boss!
Camera
While in the Hiberian Labyrinth you can zoom, turn and pitch your camera angle!
Swipe the screen to adjust camera position. It's a great way to help you navigate.
Labyrinth Traps
All of King Ketretus' traps are engineered to inflict heavy damage.
Watch for the trap's warning indicators and stay away / out of the way before it activates.
Almost all of the Labyrinth traps will kill you if you are not careful!
Note: the Scholar's Gear Farming elixir reduces damage taken from Labyrinth traps.
The Spikes
Designed to cleave treasure-laden thieves in half!
Watch for the warning indicator on the dungeon floor. Don't be on top of these blades when they suddenly slice upwards!
Spikes are deadly any time they are visible. Don't cross while extended or you will take heavy damage!
REVIVING after being killed by a Spike Trap will place you outside of the danger zone.
The Ballista
Engineered to pierce gold-grabbing raiders with a fiery arrow!
A warning indicator appears on the ground beneath the ballista to indicate where it will fire its deadly projectile.
Projectiles can be avoided when they are in flight.
The Grinder
Built to cut thieves below the knees!
Grinder blades move back and forth along a fixed track. They have no warning indicator.
Keep your eyes peeled and you can side-step grinder blades to avoid damage.
The Grenade
Engineered to blast maze raiders to pieces!
Grenades indicate a line in which they will be fired. After they hit the ground, grenades explode and cause damage, knockback and stun!
Watch where the grenade lands and be sure to avoid the area.
The Flame
Designed to incinerate adventurers to ash!
A warning indicator will appear before the flames ignite.
Flames are deadly any time they are visible. Don't cross into the flames or you will take heavy damage!
REVIVING after being killed by a Flame Trap will place you outside of the danger zone.
The Ghost of King Ketretus
Condemned to roam the halls of his Labyrinth...
The dead King Ketretus is surrounded by a "terror aura" that will send you into a panic!
He cannot be damaged, killed, taunted, or otherwise affected by your skills... so keep your distance.
Avoid being caught in his wake - especially if you are near other deadly Labyrinth traps.
Quests
Completing the Hiberian Labyrinth dungeon for the first time and returning to Vivyen with the information she seeks will grant you the recipe for the Snatchy Scion's Coin Cache, allowing you to trade an Epic rarity set for a chest containing a bit (or a lot of!) the King's gold stash, up to 1,000,000g!
Return to Vivyen daily to complete another quest that grants a consumable recipe and components for the Massive Guardian Crate, which contains the chance to loot Level 81 Arcane Gear, Level 86 Mythic Star Beast gear, Level 86 Legendary Weapons (Chakrams, Orbs, and Chainswords), Level 86 Legendary Elemental Gear, big time gold, and more.
Guaranteed Loot + Badge
The Massive Locked Hiberian Crate offers guaranteed loot and a new deluxe "Grid Guardian" Badge:
New Star Beast Weapons
The standard Locked Grid Guardian Crate, Massive Locked Grid Guardian Crate, Store Crates and Class-Specific Store crates have a chance to drop Level 86 Mythic Star Beast gear including three new weapons:
GREAT HAMMER OF THE STAR BEAST
Charged attacks summon the "Beast Hammer" buff which grants +20% Crit Damage, +30% Haste and +300% Damage in PvE (+10% Crit Damage, +15% Haste, and +50% Damage in PvP) for eight (8) seconds, if not on cooldown. "Beast Hammer" buff adds a twelve (12) second cooldown.
Charged attacks also apply a "Galactc Gavel" debuff to your target which deals damage over time and increases damage dealt by standard attacks for five (5) seconds. Boss and Miniboss monsters take significantly more damage from follow-up strikes from the Great Hammer.
SHOCK CANNON OF THE STAR BEAST
Charged attacks apply a crippling "Cosmic Exposure" proc (if not on cooldown) that reduces enemy damage and speed by 75% (50% in PvP)!
The Shock Cannon's follow-up attacks on any target afflicted by "Cosmic Exposure" yields significant combo damage that ignores armor. "Cosmic Disarm" lasts for seven (7) seconds, and applies a twelve (12) second cooldown.
BATTLE BOW OF THE STAR BEAST
Charged attacks invoke the "Rapid Refire" buff which launches two (2) volleys of Cosmic Arrows in quick succession. Each volley can push-back and damage up to three (3) enemy targets!
If not on cooldown, charged attacks afflict targets with "Cosmic Crush" debuff. This searing miasma of energy does heavy damage over time and reduces your targets' armor and movement speed (by 75% in PvE, 50% in PvP) for five (5) seconds with an eight (8) second cooldown. Subsequent standard attacks do significantly more damage to afflicted targets!
Star Beast Set Bonus
Like all the other Star Beast weapons, the new Bow, Gun and Hammer benefit from the "Star Beast" itemset...
Wear the 6-Piece Star Beast Set to gain the "Cosmic Killer" buff when attacking! This buff gives you stacking damage (200% in PvE, 60% in PvP) and damage reduction (60% in PvE, 30% in PvP) for seven (7) seconds (if your weapon is not on cooldown).
Boss Loot
On top of the glimmering prizes in event chests and crates, the minotaur boss Golden Bjorras is sitting on a hoard of his own, and has the chance to drop Level 16, 46, 26, 72, 76 and 81 Arcanes, as well as Level 81 Mythics and 86 Legendaries!
Plus, a new Grid Guardian set including armor, helm, and wisp, so you can raid the labyrinth in the most appropriate attire.
A more detailed loot list can be found in the first response to this post (below)...
Vendor
Visit Wexxar next to the event portal to purchase additional Massive Grid Guardian Crate recipes, and the Scholar's Gear Farming Elixir, which will improve your chances of looting gear inside the Labyrinth and reduces the damage you take from Labyrinth traps by 50% - effect lasts one (1) hour.:
Wexxar also sells Golden Bjorras' image (for use with Monster Holders in your house):
As well as Golden Bjorras' Axe:
Images of Grod Ketretus and (not-golden) Bjorras are also available from Wexxar.
Trap Furniture
Decorative versions of Labyrinth Traps are also available in the Furnishing store!
Bound Arcanes
You'll also notice that Wexxar sells Bound Level 81 Arcane items for a special event currency!
Labyrinth coins are awarded to leaderboard winners (see first reply below) and can be used to purchase these items during event cooldown.
Leaderboards
Earn points as you defeat enemies within the Labyrinth. Climb your way into the top players to earn special Leaderboard rewards!
[NEW] Top 1
The Top Player from each class will receive a special title in addition to all Top 10 rewards!
+ Maze King Title
Top 10
+ Tribyrinth Badge
+ 3 Bound Labyrinth Coins
+ 50 Bound Elite Awakening Gems x2
+ Corrupted Jewel Kit
+ Grid Guardian Banner
Top 25
+ 2 Bound Labyrinth Coins
+ 50 Bound Awakening Gems
+ Flawless Jewel Kit
+ Grid Guardian Banner
Tier Rewards
Bronze Tier (750 points)
+ Bound Scholar's Gear Farming Elixir Kit
+ Bold Burglar's Coin Cache
Silver Tier (1,500 points)
+ Bound Scholar's Gear Farming Elixir Kit+ Bold Burglar's Coin Cache
+ [Maze Runner] Title
Gold Tier (6,000 points)
+ Golden Maze Banner
+ Bound Scholar's Gear Farming Elixir Kit
+ Bold Burglar's Coin Cache
+ Unlocked Grid Guardian Crate
Platinum Tier (24,000 points)
+ Grid Guardian Halo
+ Precise Jewel Kit
+ Bold Burglar's Coin Cache
+ Unlocked Grid Guardian Crate
+ 10 Bound Awakening Gems
+ [Pathfinder] Title
Store
Lastly...
Check the Store on Sept 28th & 29th for limited quantities of the electrifying "Hiberian Maze" aura:
Then, return on Oct 5th & 6th for limited quantities of the "Pyramid Cage" aura:
Best of luck, Legends! May you uncover the truth about Lady Vivyen and the King Grod Ketretus!
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