Summer of Ilshenar
Planned launch: June 20th
Summer of Ilshenar is a large seasonal event focused on exploration, quests, factions, rare creatures, character progression, and long-term rewards.
A permanent gate in Duskreach leads to a protected event settlement in Ilshenar.
If the launch date needs to be moved, the community will be informed through Discord and the website.
The Event Hub
The Gate in Duskreach
A permanent event gate leads from Duskreach to the protected Summer of Ilshenar settlement.
This is the main starting point for the event.
Event Hub in Ilshenar
The event hub contains:
- Event vendors
- Quest NPCs
- Faction representatives
- The Soul Guide
- The Field Guide keeper
- Soul collectors
- Lore and event information
The event hub itself is a safe zone, guarded. Teleporters are hidden and take you around Ilshenar — remember these spots when you need quicker travel. Most event content takes place throughout the wider lands of Ilshenar.
Quests and Factions
Several new questlines have been added across Ilshenar. Some are connected to the growing conflict between the Vigil and the Synod. Others focus on the people, creatures, ruins, and dangers found throughout the region.
Some of the Quests include several rewards, so re-do some of them several times to complete the set!
Quests may involve combat, exploration, gathering, special tools, recovered objects, and questers found outside the main settlement.
The Soul Trinket
Create and develop your own customizable off-hand trinket.
Claim a Soul Decanter
Speak with the Soul Guide in the event hub to receive your first Soul Decanter.
While carrying it inside the Ilshenar event area, nearby creature deaths release essence into it.
Stronger creatures provide more essence.
Create Your Trinket
Once the first decanter is full, its collected power can be shaped into a personal Soul Trinket.
You choose:
- Its appearance
- Three permanent bonuses
- A skill when using Skill Bonus
- Its final progression path
Available Bonuses
Possible choices include:
- Attack Chance
- Defense Chance
- Enhance Potions
- Lower Reagent Cost
- Luck
- Bonus Hits
- Bonus Mana
- Bonus Stamina
- Spell Damage
- Weapon Damage
- Weapon Speed
- Summon bonuses
- Skill Bonus
Final Progression
Additional filled Soul Decanters strengthen the trinket over time.
At maximum rank, choose between:
- Empowering all three selected bonuses
or
- Empowering two selected bonuses and adding a Slayer property
The Soul Trinket is character-bound and equipped in the off-hand trinket slot. Its chosen bonuses and final path are permanent.
The Ilshenar Field Guide
Discover Rare Species
The Field Guide challenges players to search Ilshenar for rare creatures.
Rare species appear in selected areas, remain for a limited time, and return after a cooldown.
Use Field Guide Traps
The Field Guide keeper provides access to the guide and sells the traps used by the system.
The Traps are then used to capture the rare animal, after that you can safely open the book to record the rare find!
Rare creatures are not permanent static spawns. Another adventurer may discover one first, and some may disappear before being found.
The Lore Book
The event includes a Lore Book connected to Ilshenar, its factions, inhabitants, history, and conflicts.
Lore entries may be discovered through:
- Quest progression
- Exploration
- Rare encounters
- Hidden interactions
- Faction content
- Important creatures
- Boss encounters
The Lore Book is intended for players who want to uncover the story behind the event.
Fallen Paragons
A Greater Threat
Some creatures may appear as powerful Tainted Paragons.
These enemies are significantly stronger than their ordinary counterparts, and may possess improved attributes, damage, defenses, or abilities.
Paragon Rewards
Defeating a Tainted Paragon may reward:
- Seasonal loot
- Tainted Paragon treasure chests
A familiar creature may become a much greater threat.
Virtue Champions
Champion Encounters
Virtue Champions are powerful event encounters intended for prepared players and groups.
These encounters may require coordination, supplies, suitable equipment, and careful positioning.
Prepare for Battle
Virtue Champions provide additional event challenges and rewards beyond standard combat.
Come equipped. Come prepared. Come with allies.
Ilshenar Leaderboard
Compete During the Event
Eligible monster kills throughout Ilshenar contribute to the leaderboard while the competition is active.
Kills made by controlled pets may credit their owner.
Seasonal Trophies
The top three eligible players receive permanent trophies recording:
- Final placement
- Character name
- Total kills
- Award date
Leaderboard resets every 14 days.
Event Rewards
Quest Rewards
- Ilshenar Coins
- Reward satchels
- Unique clothing
- Decorative items
- Rare tapestries
Progression Rewards
- Soul Trinket progression
- Field Guide rewards
- Lore discoveries
- Faction rewards
- Seasonal collectibles
Combat Rewards
- Fallen Paragon chests
- Virtue Champion rewards
- Leaderboard trophies
- Boss loot
- Rare creature rewards
Some rewards are guaranteed through progression. Others depend on exploration, difficult encounters, or rare drops.
Getting Started
- Travel to Duskreach.
- Enter the permanent Summer of Ilshenar gate.
- Visit the questers and vendors inside the protected event hub.
- Speak with the Soul Guide to receive your Soul Decanter.
- Obtain an Ilshenar Field Guide.
- Explore beyond the settlement at your own pace.