Boss Gauntlet

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For high level players, the game's in an awkward spot of development: we're not ready to introduce higher-level content yet. And when we do raise the level cap, we'll take that opportunity to do a bunch of gear rebalancing at the same time, like we've done in the past -- in other words, nerfs. So what are high-level players supposed to do right now? What's the point of getting better gear?

The Boss Gauntlet is the answer. Once you're able to complete the group dungeon in Povus, you're ready to attempt the gauntlet. The Boss Gauntlet is underneath the Povus dungeon and consists of 20 named bosses of increasing difficulty, culminating in some INSANELY tough battles. If your group can defeat all 20 bosses in one session (specifically, within 3 hours), you'll complete the Boss Gauntlet and prove your group's unparalleled prowess!

This Boss Gauntlet won't last forever: it will be retired when the level cap increases, probably around February. (If it's popular, though, it'll no doubt return in some new form eventually...)

Rewards

The monsters in the Boss Gauntlet are all level 85, and drop high-quality level 85 gear. They also drop a lot of money! For those who love collecting stuff, each boss also has a chance to drop a unique novelty title. Collect all 20!

If you complete the Gauntlet, you'll also receive a one-time reward of 25 Live Event Credits, and your character's name will be included on a permanent in-game list of Boss Gauntlet '22 Winners.

PS - As with all new content, this will probably need some refinement. It's intended to be super hard, but not impossible! We'll make changes based on your feedback as usual.

— Game updates/2022-11-15

The Boss Gauntlet is a Seasonal Event designed to challenge the strongest adventurers.

Boss Gauntlet '22

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Welcome to the Boss Gauntlet '22

Ahead you will find 20 named bosses of increasing difficulty. Each boss has good chances for high-quality level 85 gear, plus a chance to drop special novelty title scrolls. If you defeat all 20, you'll also receive a one-time reward of Live Event Credits.

Important: to get credit for defeating a boss, you must loot it! (Or at least open the loot window). All 20 must be looted within a 3-hour time span. Good luck!

PS - the later stages of the Boss Gauntlet are absurdly overpowered and will require top-notch gear, lots of preparation, and clever strategies to win!

PPS - the curses you receive from these bosses are shared with the "real" version of the boss. If your party is wiped and you're left cursed, you can either defeat the Gauntlet version of that boss or the regular version (which might be much lower-level).

— Welcome Message

Targets

• Ciervos The Shadow
• Maronesa
• Tremor
• Tidal
• Forgotten Loading Golem
• 'Beakhorse'
• Asterion
• Mother Snail
• Hapis
• Tolmar the Snake Master
• Buttercup
• The Shower Slime
• Sherzat
• Lemon?
• Lemon?
• Lemon?
• Lemon?
• Lemon?
• Lemon?
• Lemon?

Titles

Title: 'Battle Yak'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Udderly Infallible'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Earthy Flavor With Woody Notes'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Longs For The Sea'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Very Old and Very Strong'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Make It Bleed!'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Extremely Bullheaded'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Carries Their Home On Their Back'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Surprise Bovinity'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Snakey'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Extremely Venomous'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Wet and Slimy'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Not The Smartest In The Room'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Intransigent'	Looted from Zukelmux The Intransigent.
Title: 'Smells Like The Outdoors'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Make It So'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Set Clubs To Stun!'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Fascinating, Captain'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Everything Will Be All Right'	Looted from ???.
Title: 'Won't Underestimate You Next Time'	Looted from ???.

Event Time

• November 15, 2022 - ???