Challenge Mode Rules & Rewards
Welcome to the ultimate Vanilla+ challenge experience.
Find Me to Begin Your Challenge
💡 Important Rules
Level 1 Requirement
Challenge modes can only be started at level 1. Make sure to visit the statue before gaining any experience.
Mount Delivery
All rewarded mounts are delivered via in-game mail upon reaching the milestone level.
The Mysterious Statue
Seek the statue pictured to the right at your starting area's graveyard to begin your journey.
XP Multipliers
If you enable multiple XP-modifying challenges, the lowest multiplier will take priority.
Talent Rewards
These points are awarded automatically and allow you to exceed the standard level 80 talent cap.
Mode Compatibility
You cannot enable Hardcore and Semi-Hardcore simultaneously.
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Challenge Mode Rules
| Mode | Rule Description |
|---|---|
| Hardcore | One Life. Death is permanent. You become a ghost and cannot be revived. |
| Semi-Hardcore | High Stakes. Upon death, you lose all equipped gear and carried gold. |
| Iron Man | The Ultimate Test. Follows standard Iron Man rules: White/Grey gear only, no buffs, no professions, and zero deaths. |
| Self-Crafted | Master Artisan. You may only wear equipment that you have personally crafted. |
| Item Quality | The Underdog. You are restricted to using only Poor (Grey) or Normal (White) quality equipment. |
| Quest XP Only | The Adventurer. Experience is only gained through quest completion. Mob kills grant 0 XP. |
| Slow XP Gain | The Grinder. Experience gains are reduced to 0.50x of the normal rate. |
| Very Slow XP | The Legend. Experience gains are reduced to 0.25x. (Includes all rewards from Slow XP). |
Milestone Rewards
💀 Hardcore Mode
1.1x XP MultiplierEarly Progression
- Level 20: +1 Talent Point
- Level 30: +1 Talent Point
- Level 40: +1 Talent Point
- Level 50: +1 Talent Point
Elite Milestones
Level 60
Title: the Undying
Mount: Big Battle Bear
+1 Talent Point
Level 70
Mount: Amani War Bear
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: the Immortal
Mount: Ashes of Al'ar
+2 Talent Points
🛡️ Semi-Hardcore
1x XP MultiplierProgression
- Level 40: +1 Talent Point
- Level 50: +1 Talent Point
Elite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Raven Lord
+1 Talent Point
Level 70
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: Conqueror
Mount: Time-Lost Proto-Drake
+1 Talent Point
⛓️ Ironman Challenge
1.2x XP MultiplierThe Grind
- Lvl 10: +1 Talent Point
- Lvl 20: +1 Talent Point
- Lvl 30: +1 Talent Point
- Lvl 40: +1 Talent Point
- Lvl 50: +1 Talent Point
Legendary Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Swift Spectral Tiger
+1 Talent Point
Level 70
Mount: Onyx Netherdrake
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: The Insane
Mount: Bloodbathed Frostbrood Vanquisher
+3 Talent Points
🛠️ Self-Crafted
1.1x XP MultiplierProgression
- Level 40: +1 Talent Point
Elite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Great Brewfest Kodo
Level 80
Title: the Supreme
Mount: Mimiron's Head
+2 Talent Points
⚪ Item Quality
1.1x XP MultiplierProgression
- Level 20: +1 Talent Point
- Level 40: +1 Talent Point
Elite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Swift White Hawkstrider
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: Plainsrunner
Mount: Reins of the Albino Drake
+2 Talent Points
🐢 Slow XP (50%)
0.5x XP MultiplierElite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Riding Turtle
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: Elder
Mount: Ironbound Proto-Drake
+1 Talent Point
🐌 Very Slow XP (25%)
0.25x XP MultiplierProgression
- Level 40: +1 Talent Point
Elite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: Sea Turtle
+1 Talent Point
Level 70
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: The Seeker
Mount: Azure Drake
+2 Talent Points
📜 Quest XP Only
1.1x XP (Quests Only)Elite Milestones
Level 60
Mount: White Polar Bear
+1 Talent Point
Level 80
Title: Loremaster
Mount: Violet Proto-Drake
+1 Talent Point
