New achievement category: Challenge modes
Clarification: these are leveling challenges, they end once your character reaches level 25.
In the starter zone of Allerquet, a mysterious statue has appeared, offering adventurers a series of challenges before they begin their journey. You can select as many challenges as you desire, even completing multiple at once, or you may choose to undertake a single, focused challenge.
However, beware—some challenges are mutually exclusive. For instance, you cannot select both Semi-Hardcore and Hardcore modes simultaneously. Yet, those who conquer 'Hardcore Mode' will also receive the rewards for 'Semi-Hardcore', same with 'Very Slow exp' and 'Slow exp' embodying their ultimate triumph. Choose wisely and prepare for the trials ahead!
Also, these challenge can be repeated when resetting your level. (Warning: Completed quests do NOT reset)
The achievements are also faction shared, so it doesn't matter if you complete them on horde or alliance.
Once you have the achievement you don't lose it, even when you delete your character, it's account-bound.
These level 25 challenge mode achievements and rewards will become unavailable forever. If you want these achievements, you must get them before phase 2.
Available Challenges:
Hardcore Mode
Awards achievement: That’s Hardcore – Title reward: <name>, Nevermore
25x Adventure Sigil, 25x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 25x Token of Style
Players who die are permanently ghosts and can never be revived.
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Semi-Hardcore Mode
Awards achievement: Barebones Survivor – Title reward: <name> the Reckless
10x Adventure Sigil, 10x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 10x Token of Style
Players who die lose all worn equipment and carried gold.
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Self-Crafted Mode
Awards achievement: Artisan Adventurer – Title reward: Self-Made <name>
15x Adventure Sigil, 15x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 15x Token of Style
Players can only wear equipment that they have crafted.
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Low Quality Item Mode
Awards achievement: Plain and Simple – Title reward: <name> the Frugal
15x Adventure Sigil, 15x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 15x Token of Style
Players can only wear equipment that is of Normal or Poor quality.
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Slow XP Mode
Awards achievement: Slow and Steady – Title reward: <name> the Unyielding
15x Adventure Sigil, 15x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 15x Token of Style
Players receive 0.5x the normal amount of XP.
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Very Slow XP Mode
Awards achievement: Crawl to Victory – Title reward: <name> the Unhinged
25x Adventure Sigil, 25x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 25x Token of Style
Players receive 0.25x the normal amount of XP.
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Quest XP Only Mode
Awards achievement: Lore-Driven – Title reward: Taskmaster <name>
15x Adventure Sigil, 15x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 15x Token of Style
You might not believe this but, players can receive XP only from quests.
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Iron Man Mode
Awards achievement: Indomitable Spirit – Title reward: Ironman <name>
50x Adventure Sigil, 50x Primal Drust’mor Idol, 50x Token of Style
Do Not Die! – the most important rule of the challenge. Break this rule and your character will get moved to the Honoured Dead section.
No gear higher than White quality. Break this rule and your character is RED FLAGGED.
No enchantments on your gear (DK Rune Empowerment is an exception as it is a class skill). Break this rule and your character is RED FLAGGED.
NEW!!! Green+ Tabards and Shirts will now get you RED FLAGGED.
Tabards and shirts are no longer ignored. We understand Worgen Hunters, Rogues and Warriors have a green Gilnean shirt auto-equipped at character creation. These are okay. DO NOT remove the shirt if you have specifically rolled this race-class or you will be flagged.
Talents are ALLOWED.
Talent point resets are allowed.
Skills you have from your class (like Warlock Healthstones or Death Knight weapon enchants) ARE ALLOWED.
Spec changes are allowed.
No Primary Professions allowed. Break this rule and your character is RED FLAGGED.
No Secondary Professions allowed. Break this rule and your character is Yellow Flagged.
No ELIXIRS, Potions or Flasks used.
We also check for Healthstones used if you are not a Warlock. Break this rule and your character is RED FLAGGED. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Your Killing Blow / Total Kills percentage must be 75% or higher. Break this rule and your character is Yellow Flagged.
Cannot join a party, raid or group with the intent of getting help to further yourself in the challenge.
This means you CANNOT send yourself gold, bags, gear, whatever to assist in the challenge.
Using mage portals and warlock summons is not allowed.
No dungeons, raids, world bosses, arenas, or battlegrounds allowed.
Joining a guild is OKAY, however, you cannot use Guild Repairs or the guild bank to assist your character in any way.
Cannot boost your character.
No food buffs or other external buffs are allowed.
Class abilities, racials and personal buffs (eg. Kings if you’re a Paladin, healthstones for warlocks, mage portals for mages) are okay!
No Refer-a-Friend or other XP-boosting activites, gear or buffs (Darkmoon Faire, Heirlooms, Garrison potion, etc).
All Mounts (including Heirloom and Mount Equipment) and Account-wide abilities (Toys) are allowed.
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Completing ALL of these challenge modes:
Awards achievement: What A Long, Painful Trip It’s Been – Title reward: <name> the Ludicrous – Mount reward: Goblin Hot Rod (3-seater mount)
Shrine of Challenge
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