The Lord's Boon cooldown has been changed from 2 hours to 6 hours.
The PK dungeon lockout has been removed and replaced with a 2-hour no-hostile-action period. This change allows players to use their blue characters in these zones, which they were previously locked out of.
The chance of obtaining dragon eggs from greater dragons has been increased due to their recently enhanced difficulty.
Players can now bring boats into the Britannia Moat!
Ocllo now drops some candy, and a Halloween candy vendor has been added to the Ocllo bank.
New loot has been added to moat fishing.
The summoner's dark guardian cooldown has been changed to one minute.
Beehives have been fixed.
New loot has been added to moat fishing.
The gardening vendor in Britain now also sells waterbags.
Wearing the Fortune Favor Talisman now grants improved Halloween candy drops from Halloween mobs.
Grave digging now provides a chance to drop a pile of fertile dirt (gardening resource).
Digging on farmers’ dirt now provides a chance to drop a pile of regular dirt (gardening resource).
A new special plant seed has been added to the Halloween vendor.
Vorthas, the skeleton elite, can now be found inside the Halloween dungeon.
The new Undead Dragon animations have been improved.
Added a new Necromancer Cart Decoration Installation Kit and a special Halloween Cart Decoration Installation Kit. These can be found on the Headless Horseman boss in the Halloween Dungeon.
Mailboxes not showing the Mail System options like Register Mailbox and other related options has been fixed, you may need to release and re-place your mailboxes if they don't show the correct Mail options on it
Trick or Treating with Halloween Costumes has been fixed for users with negative karma; now anyone can wear a costume and beg vendors for "trick or treating"
GM Tinkerers can now craft Adventurer's Rope, which teleports you to a selected location, similar to the Teleport spell, without requiring mana or reagents. It is single-use with a cooldown of 5 seconds in PvE and 30 seconds in PvP. Crafting requires leather and beeswax. Beeswax can be obtained through the new Gardening Delivery quest from Garin of the Green Thumb in Britain.
Many new Halloween items have been added to grave digging, including new plant seeds for the gardening expansion.
Adventurer's Rope New Cooldown Update: To balance gameplay, a 10-second cooldown has been added between using the Teleport spell and Adventurer's Rope. After teleporting, you'll need to wait 10 seconds before using the rope, and vice versa. Multiple uses of Teleport or Rope alone remain unaffected and the cooldown for PVP is now 30 seconds.
The loot of the skeleton elite in front of the Halloween dungeon has been adjusted (there is also chance of a rare drop :-) )
Updated the loot for tentacle plants.
Fixed a bug where thieves not in the Thieves' Guild had access to the special dungeon MOB loot tables.
Updated the Fortune Favor Amulets loot for MOBs.
Now when faction pillars are activated, factions cannot begin accumulating points until at least two factions have entered the faction pillar zone.
The stats for the Summoner's Dark Guardian have been reverted to their original values, with the addition of a one-minute cooldown between Dark Guardian spawns. Please note that we are currently working on a complete overhaul of the Summoner class.
As a reminder, all faction players on the winning side in pillar events will receive 10 faction coins and silver. The losing side will receive 5 faction coins and silver. The overall top player has a 10% chance of winning rare loot, including additional faction coins and gold.
Increased the drop rate for ethereal undead dragon bones from grave digging.
Added a new All Factions chat function, allowing all three factions to communicate with each other.
Increased the drop rate for faction coins from fallen faction players in the overworld to 2 coins and in guarded towns to 4 coins.
Added a rare chance for faction players to receive a faction chest (containing faction coins and gold) when killing faction players outside of pillar events.
Gardening features are rolling out. Please note that it will be done in steps and is subject to change. The first step covers the core system and some special seeds. The original UO T2A seeds with breeding, color hybrids, resources, etc will be rolled out at a later stage:
Public wells have been added to the towns. They will provide water for gardening to those who do not own their own water source.
Thornwick, the gardener vendor has been added to the former alchemist house in Britain, just east of the bank
Plain plant pots and regular dirt have been added to sales inventory of the gardening vendor
A new craftable "Waterbag" has been added to tailoring (no recipe required)
A new craftable watersource "Waterspout" has been added to tinkering (provides water for gardening and will automatically refill after a given period of time)
Garin Of The Green Thumb, the new gardening token vendor has been added to the game (in front of the gardeners house in Britain)
Garin will accept gardening tokens as currency to allow players to buy more fancy and efficient watersources like a fountain and a well, a composter to create dirt from organic waste and a watering can for more convenient plant watering.
Please note: gardening tokens are not yet available in the game, we are working on it :-)
The cost to insure Thief Hunter armor has been halved.
A new leaderboard has been placed at the Thief Hunters' Guild in Britannia. Thief hunters can drop the decapitated heads of thieves they have killed onto the bounty hunter to add the kill to their tally.
Rare gardening seeds have been added to the Halloween bosses, exploding tentacle plants and exploding desert cacti.
The loot for the Headless Horseman and Necro Witch has been adjusted, with grave dust and other goodies added.
A new horse-and-cart delivery quest has been introduced. Garin of the Green Thumb, located near the alchemist in Britain, will ask you to deliver three large piles of soil to farmers in Britain, Minoc, and Yew. The farmers will provide rare seeds, which you must return to Garin in exchange for a gardening token. This token can be used to purchase items for the new gardening system.
-The asset for the undead dragon/drake has been updated. Necromancers can now raise undead wyverns, which will use the previous undead dragon asset. Please visit the item fixer in Britain to restore any colors or dyes on your undead dragons if applicable.
We're aware of, and looking into, an issue with the mini-map not rendering consistently since the map update earlier today. We'll work as quickly as possible to resolve or improve the mini-map
The server is coming back online. Good news - we have launched the Ocllo updates (See https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/ocllo-launches-end-of-october for details). Your game client will soon download a new version of the britanniamain asset which may take a little time. The server is coming back online now and will be ready for login in roughly 10 minutes.
### Update
The update is taking a little longer than expected. We're expecting another 20 to 30 minutes until about 9pm UTC when we expect to be back up. Thanks for your continued patience.
### Prior Announcement
We're currently offline for previously announced scheduled downtime. We will post again when the server is coming back up. Apologies for the inconvenience and thanks for your patience.
At 7pm UTC, approximately 1 hour from the time of this post, we will be going offline for approximately 1 hour to deploy some updates.
We appreciate your patience while we work to bring the server back online. Please keep an eye on #news in Discord for updates on when the server will be available again.
Adventurers, prepare yourselves — Ocllo Island opens its shores at the end of October! ⚔️✨
Begin your journey in New Haven, a safe haven built to guide you through your first steps in Britannia. Learn, grow, and uncover the island’s hidden secrets. Veterans are invited to explore Ocllo’s mysteries, lend a hand to new adventurers, or claim your own merchant stall in the New Haven Market.
🔥 Adventure, trade, and discovery await — this is just the beginning of a new era for Britannia.
⚓ Get ready. The journey begins soon.
Welcome to New Haven: Your First Steps in Britannia
Nestled on the eastern shores of Ocllo, the quiet stone village of New Haven welcomes adventurers of all kinds — wide-eyed novices, weary travelers, and aspiring heroes alike. Here, far from the turmoil of the mainland, the journey begins not with fanfare, but with purpose.
Whether you’re taking up your first sword, stirring your first spellbook, or simply curious to discover the mysteries of Britannia, New Haven offers the perfect refuge to grow, learn, and prove yourself.
A Land of Safety and Secrets
Unlike the war-torn cities of the realm, Ocllo Island is protected by ancient enchantments. For those new to the world, these protections are a blessing — shielding fledgling adventurers from the dangers of rogue spells, thieves' hands, and bloodthirsty blades.
Within these safe lands, you’re free to hone your craft. Take up a pickaxe and mine the island’s veins of ore, or swing your blade against the bones of the undead in long-forgotten corners of the land. Hunt, fish, gather, or conjure — Ocllo supports all paths.
But don’t mistake peace for dullness. The island harbors mysteries for those who seek them. Hidden throughout the forests, coves, and ruined trails are secret encounters, waiting to be discovered by the curious and the bold. These may appear without warning — a strange statue in the woods, a forgotten altar by the cliffs, or an unnatural chill in the air. Seek them out, and you may find lore, loot… or something far more unexpected.
The Young and the Brave
If you are marked as Young, the world gives you certain mercies. Creatures beyond the island cannot reach you. Vile murderers cannot stain your journey. And you are given a clear path forward — one of discipline, courage, and discovery.
But this blessing does not last forever.
Your skills will grow. Your confidence will rise. And with time, the protections of Ocllo will begin to fade. This is not a curse, but a calling — to step beyond the island, and into Britannia proper, where fame and peril await in equal measure.
A Village Full of Guides
New Haven is more than just stone and sea. It is a village alive with knowledge. Friendly instructors, merchants, and mystics are eager to aid those who ask. Whether you walk the path of the warrior, tamer, thief, or mage, there are those in New Haven ready to help you sharpen your talents and chart your destiny.
Wander the market. Visit the docks. Speak to those who seem out of place — you may find they were placed there for you.
The Shadows Beyond the Light
Though the heart of the island is serene, not all corners of Ocllo are safe. Strange beasts have begun to stir beyond the edge of the village — among them, the forsaken ruins of Vaelthar, a seaside village swallowed by undeath and stone.
It is said that deep within those ruined streets, Stone Wyrms slither beneath the rubble, guarding relics of the past. Those brave enough to explore Vaelthar’s haunted alleyways may uncover powerful treasures — including a rare dye said to mimic the very skin of the Wyrms themselves.
Begin Your Legacy
New Haven is not the end of the journey. It is the spark. The forge. The breath before the storm. From here, your path is yours to shape — whether you seek gold, glory, power, or purpose.
So gather your courage, ready your tools, and step forward. The world of Britannia is vast, and your story has only just begun.
Halloween festivities have officially started, happy trick-or-treating!
Halloween Activities:
Halloween Dungeon:
MOBA Arena Dungeon
Halloween Paragons:
Cleaning Up Britannia:
Halloween Vendors:
Gravedigging:
Fishers, Miners, Lumberjacks oh my!
Trick or Treat with the Begging Skill:
OUIJA Board Interactivity:
Halloween Bazaar:
Halloween Decoration Contest:
Halloween Raffle:
The Fortune's Favor Amulet will now enhance loot for magic weapons, armor, shields, and other items, including unique items from all monsters in the desert: Balron, Dino Riders, Raptors, Bandit Brutes, Flain's Minions, Voraxis, Bone Lightning Mage, Oni, Orc Brute, Rotting Corpse, Stone Golem, and Daemons. Visit the Jeweler in Britain to buy one today for 5,000 gold!
Test Post, Please Disregard
At the Britannia Bank, there's a magical wisp! Gather 5 friends around it to summon a magical fountain!
Every weekend, come and experience the Exploding Wells event in Paws! Check our official Discord for more information!
Every weekend, come and experience the Exploding Wells event in Paws! Check our official Discord for more information!
Visit the Britain Jewelers today to buy an Amulet of Fortune's Favor for only 5,000 gold!
Great news for all Shards of Britannia adventurers! The Amulet of Fortune’s Favor is now available for purchase at the jeweler in Britain for 5,000 gold, bringing a spark of arcane fortune to your journeys. This powerful amulet enhances your luck across a wide range of activities, unveiling rare treasures from special loot tables as you plunder the world’s hidden caches and defeat its monstrous foes. Don’t miss your chance to secure this game-changing item from the Britain jeweler today! The Amulet of Fortune’s Favor grants an array of specific benefits: it doubles the base drop chance for Message in a Bottle items from fishing, boosts rare loot drop rates by 1.5x for shore fishing, ice fishing, and daily dungeon fishing, and increases item drops from heavy horse carts when defeating ore elementals and reapers. It also improves drop rates for magic weapons, armor, shields, unique cosmetic items, treasure maps, and golden apples from mid - higher end MOBs, while enhancing rare item drops from mining and lumberjacking. Additionally, it slightly increases the chance for wells to explode during the Exploding Wells event, though less effectively than the Blast Weaver Talisman. Note that equipping the amulet disables Lord’s Boon, cannot be removed for 24 hours, persists through death, and is Blessed. Equip this amulet and let fortune guide your path!
Greetings adventurers!
We've rolled out a new update with a focus on improving fairness, security, and stability across the world of Britannia.
Thank you all for your continued support and feedback. See you in-game! 🏹⚔️
NEW (updated Sept 1st, 2025)
As part of our ongoing improvements to the new player experience in Shards of Britannia, we're inviting players to test the latest updates to New Haven and Ocllo Island.
This is more than just a new location—it’s where every journey now begins. From updated protections and hidden encounters to a player-driven marketplace and curated loot, Ocllo has been redesigned to offer a smooth and exciting introduction for all new adventurers.
If you’re joining the testing phase, here’s what you should know:
Your feedback is critical. As you explore, we ask that you observe and reflect on the following:
To make the most of your testing—and to help us cover all important systems—we’ve prepared a detailed Testing Checklist. The checklist is available ingame. When you login, click on "Ocllo New Player Experience" to access it.
The checklist contains:
We ask that you test according to this checklist as much as you’re willing and able. Not only will it ensure we don’t miss anything, but it will also guide you through all the features available on the island—some of which may not be obvious at first glance.
Whether you're a longtime player or a returning veteran, your insight will help us ensure that New Haven becomes a launchpad worthy of the Britannian legacy.
Thank you for helping us build a better beginning.
NEW (updated August 27th, 2025)
List of Changes
Until further notice, the exploding well event has been canceled going forward. Thank you to everyone who participated we hope you had fun! The event will return at some point soon with some exciting changes!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Brave Adventurers!
Let it be known throughout the lands — this is the final call! The glorious Season the Fifth shall draw to a close with the coming of the morrow. Steel thy blades and ready thy satchels, for Season the Sixth shall arise anon, the hour of its birth resting in the hands of the attending sages and stewards.
The treasure chests have been laden with insensate riches and rare spoils, a bounty fit for kings and champions alike! Seek them ere the sun sets on this cycle.
Moreover, let it be heralded: the Fishing Token Vendor shall now bestow upon worthy fishers newly crafted fishbowls, sanctified for the dawning season.
Make haste, heroes — destiny awaits!
NEW (updated July 30th, 2025)
List of Changes
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