Recent News List

Newest Changes

• We have started distributing market stalls in New Haven and Ocllo to players in order to set up vendors there.

• A first quest for young players has been added to New Haven and Ocllo. Find Ranger Marcus in the city center for a bear hunt.

List of Changes

• Halloween candy will down drop inside the puzzle chests from the exploding well event.

• Halloween plant seeds now have a higher chance of dropping from the Headless Horseman summoned through grave digging.

• Aggressive beings will once again attack Young players instead of being passive towards them

• Fixed issue with players not being able to cast spells on beings in Ocllo

• Fixed issue with Necromancy spells against corpses not working as expected

• Fixed issue with creatures intentionally sent to Invulnerable, for display purposes, sometimes saying "Invulnerable" when they wander around

• Collision issues around Ocllo have been fixed

• The New Player Dungeon has been brought online and is accessible from the teleporter at the Cursed Village in Ocllo

• Choosing to "cancel" a teleport confirmation will no longer hide nearby mobs to you unexpectedly in some cases

• Grappling Rope can now be crafted by tinkerers. Players can use these to grapple onto boats, but beware: if the boat does not belong to you, you will become a criminal.

• Added a flying raven effect when using the bounty hunter's seeker ravens. The seeker raven will now also search for orc players as well as murderers.

• Reveal potions have been added for thief hunters. They can be purchased from the Thief Hunter Guild Master. See details on wiki at https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/thief_hunter#thief-hunter-reveal-potions

• A new Bounty Hunter Guild has been introduced! See details at https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/bounty-hunting

• Boats that are abandoned in Guarded areas will automatically drift to sea over time, this includes areas like docks, moats, rivers

• Boats will no longer be able to be deployed from drydocked state while recently engaged in any combat

• 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.

• Removed the requirement to kill rats in the new Gardener's Delivery Quest in Britain.

• 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.

Hear ye, hear ye!

There are still market stalls available that interested players can rent for a small amount of gold to sell goods in the city of New Haven in Ocllo. The audience will mainly consist of young players who need equipment and items for their adventures.

Merchants can also buy resources such as leather, metal, wood, and more from young players so they can earn some gold.

Anyone interested should send an in-game message via "/feedback" to the team. The market stalls will be allocated tomorrow—don’t miss your chance :-)

Additional information: https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/the-new-haven-market-a-merchants-haven-for-all-apply-today

Hear ye, hear ye!

There are still market stalls available that interested players can rent for a small amount of gold to sell goods in the city of New Haven in Ocllo. The audience will mainly consist of young players who need equipment and items for their adventures.

Merchants can also buy resources such as leather, metal, wood, and more from young players so they can earn some gold.

Anyone interested should send an in-game message via "/feedback" to the team. The market stalls will be allocated tomorrow—don’t miss your chance :-)

Additional information: https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/the-new-haven-market-a-merchants-haven-for-all-apply-today

The server will be restarting at 9:30pm UTC, approximately 30 minutes from the time of this post, to apply some hotfixes. The downtime will be minimal as we're just restarting quickly. Thanks for your patience!

The New Haven Market: A Merchant’s Haven for All

Citizens of Britannia, travelers of Ocllo, and aspiring merchants, a new chapter in the commerce of New Haven is unfolding.

As part of the island’s renewed focus on guiding and empowering new adventurers, a permanent player-driven marketplace is being established in the heart of the village. More than just a place to buy and sell, the New Haven Market is a shared space—an open-air bazaar where the realm’s experienced heroes can support the next generation through trade, decoration, and generosity.

A Market Built by Players, For Players

Located in the town square, the market is made up of individual rental stalls, each available to players who wish to offer their goods to others. For a small weekly fee, a stall can be rented and customized—allowing players to create immersive displays that reflect their wares.

These aren’t just static vendors. Each stall can be decorated with care, showcasing the style and personality of its merchant. Whether you're a mage selling spellbooks, a blacksmith offering fine blades, or a tinker displaying trinkets, your stall becomes your story.

Made to Serve New Adventurers

The market is intended to serve one goal: to support those just beginning their journey. Items for sale should be useful, accessible, and affordable—ideal for new players who have earned their first few coins and want to gear up, personalize their look, or enhance their play.

One Stall Per Player, One Purpose

To ensure diversity and balance, each player may rent only one stall. This encourages thoughtful curation and keeps the market fresh and fair. Stallholders are expected to focus their offerings on items appropriate for newer adventurers—not rare artifacts or high-end goods.

Interested in Selling? Apply for a Stall

Players who are interested in becoming a merchant in New Haven must submit an application. This helps us ensure the spirit of the market remains focused and fair. Applications should briefly describe what you plan to offer, and how your stall supports new players. Submit your application as feedback please (type "/feedback" ingame and start the message with "Ocllo Market Application:"),

If selected, you’ll be granted a rental spot, the ability to place a vendor, and the freedom to decorate your space in a way that brings your vision to life.

The Soul of the Market

The New Haven Market is more than a feature—it’s a gathering place. A place where stories are shared, goods are traded, and characters come to life. It’s a small town within a village, built by the players, for the players.

Whether you dream of becoming a legendary merchant or simply want to lend a hand to the next generation of adventurers, the market welcomes you.

Will you claim your stall and help shape the spirit of New Haven?

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.

🌊 Ocllo Launches End of October!

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 2025 Activities

• Halloween Activities:

  • The Halloween festivities are being deployed across Britannia and will be available throughout October starting October 8th, ending Nov 5th, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC
  • There will be a Halloween handout for logging in closer to the holiday and staff-run events as time permits.
  • Pumpkins and Halloween Gravesites will be scattered across the over-world.
  • Smash the pumpkins and defeat monsters for a chance to get a reward or candy to spend at the Halloween Vendors.
  • Exploding pumpkins have also been added to Halloween Gravesite Spawns that can be blown up with exploding barrels and have a rare chance to drop special Halloween loot. Read more about Exploding Barrels here: https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/barrels
  • Serpentine Dyetubs: Available from October 20th to November 5th, embracing the Halloween season.
  • Halloween activities may be added-on to throughout the month, so stay tuned for future updates.
  • Check out the Halloween wiki page for previews of some of the activities: https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/halloween

• Halloween Dungeon:

  • The Halloween Dungeon will be available throughout the season and is marked on the map: https://map.shardsofbritannia.com.
  • The Dungeon entrance is temporarily blocked by monsters and requires community effort to take them down and open the Halloween Dungeon once and for all; there's a 24 hour time limit on the spawn until it resets, so it would be best to work together to get the dungeon opened
  • Level 1 of this dungeon includes Halloween Dungeon monsters, which can drop candy or other Halloween goodies.
  • Throughout Levels 1 and 2, there will be jack-o-lanterns for smashing & graves for digging.
  • In the middle of Level 2, there is a Spawn Altar for spawning the Halloween Champion spawn. This encounter can be started with the Skull of Hallows Eve, purchased from the Halloween Witch in exchange for Blood Candles.

• MOBA Arena Dungeon

  • The Chucky Doll MOBA Game is available in the new landmass added in the Dungeons facet

• Halloween Paragons:

  • Chance for compatible monsters to spawn as a Halloween Paragon, which may drop a reward or candy to be spent at the Candy Vendor, as well as a chance to drop raffle tokens (see below)
  • Paragons have the highest chance to spawn in the Daily Dungeon, followed by other dungeons and over-world zones.
  • Paragons in the Daily Dungeon will have a higher chance to drop special items.

• Cleaning Up Britannia:

  • You will be able to trade your Cleaning Up Britannia points for Halloween candy.
  • Make sure to turn in any old holiday items you no longer want for points to be converted into candy!
  • Learn more about Cleaning Up Britannia here: https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/cleaning-up-britannia

• Halloween Vendors:

  • Candy Hoarder Vendor: Collect candy by smashing pumpkins and defeating Halloween mobs to buy Halloween goodies.
  • Last year's candy can be traded for fresh candy.
  • Witch Vendor: Collect Blood Candles from smashing pumpkins and defeating Halloween mobs to trade for the Invasion Spawn activator.
  • Check out the wiki for previews of the items you can obtain: https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/halloween

• Gravedigging:

  • Dig up graves to enjoy chances to obtain more goodies and a chance to spawn the Headless Horseman for even more rewards!
  • Learn more about Gravedigging here: https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/gravedigging

• Fishers, Miners, Lumberjacks oh my!

  • Small chance to find candy while fishing mining & lumberjacking

• Trick or Treat with the Begging Skill:

  • Dress in your Halloween best and approach town vendors to gather sweets. Each vendor has a fixed amount of candy.
  • Activate the Begging skill on vendors while in costume.
  • Each vendor provides candy once, with a daily limit for each household.

• OUIJA Board Interactivity:

  • OUIJA boards have come alive! Engage with them at home to communicate with the other side.
  • Using the OUIJA board during the Halloween season will have a chance to spawn a ghost that can drop candy when killed

• Halloween Bazaar:

  • The Halloween Bazaar will be hosted atop the Yew Bank (Empath Abbey)
  • Direct Moongates will be available next to Halloween Vendor tents and in Public Moongate destinations.
  • Vendor deeds will be available on the roof for player rental until November 17th, 2025

• Halloween Decoration Contest:

  • The Halloween House Decoration Contest is back!
  • Entries will be accepted starting immediately, and the drawing will take place on November 8th, 2025.
  • Prizes will be announced soon.
  • Submit your entries in https://discord.com/channels/369023244038045697/1294438287921905725

• Halloween Raffle:

  • The Halloween Raffle Vendor will set up shop near the Halloween Vendor in Britain soon.
  • The Halloween Raffle drawing will occur at 11/01/2025 9am, at which point 3 winners will be drawn.
  • Halloween Raffle tokens can be found on Paragons, exploding pumpkins and from grave digging.
  • More details about the prizes will be shared soon!

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.

🔒 Security & Fair Play

• Implemented updates to tighten security and reduce cheating/botting.
• These changes are part of our ongoing efforts to make the game safer and fairer for all players.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• We have done some small improvements in the client code which should help to run things smoother.
• Updated the Web Map to address issues where it wouldn't load or work properly for some players.
• Added a new option on the Web Map to track group members.
  • Note: The Web Map remains experimental. Please continue to report any bugs you encounter.

⚠️ Crash Issues

• Some players may experience crashes caused by some files that shouldn't be in their game folder, or external software that affects the game while it runs.
• To resolve this:
  1. Create a new empty folder.
  2. Place the launcher inside it.
  3. Let the game download cleanly.
• This should fix all crash-related issues.
• If crashes persist, please open a support ticket and we’ll assist further.

Thank you all for your continued support and feedback. See you in-game! 🏹⚔️

NEW (updated Sept 1st, 2025)

• Fixed an issue with using a skinning knife that becomes broken due to durability causing the next weapon to only do 1 damage
• Fixed an occasional memory leak and/or server crash related to Hireling Mercenaries
• Fixed an occasional memory leak and/or server crash related to Blade Spirits
• Fixed an issue with Young characters' backpack contents being moved to their corpse when they die, this should never happen for Young characters
• Fixed an issue with Reactive Armor causing notoriety consequences to beings who have this active; players should no longer become criminal unexpectedly just for having Reactive Armor enabled

Help Shape the New Haven Experience

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:

• All newly created characters now start on Ocllo Island by default, with the town of New Haven as their initial home.
• A teleporter has been placed at the Moonglow Bank, allowing existing characters to travel directly to Ocllo for testing. Use it to explore the island, visit New Haven, and experience the new systems firsthand.

What We’re Looking For

Your feedback is critical. As you explore, we ask that you observe and reflect on the following:

• Does the island feel welcoming and well-paced for new players?
• Are the early-game rewards and skill progression clear and enjoyable?
• Do you encounter and understand hidden content naturally?
• Is the new player market helpful, immersive, and accessible?

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:

• A breakdown of the new and changed features on Ocllo Island
• All areas where testing is needed (character creation, combat, housing, dungeons, vendors, and more)
• Specific mechanics that apply only to young players
• What to look for and how to trigger certain systems (e.g. protection rules, skill caps, criminal actions)

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)

• Fixed the double deed in Season 6, Champion's Hoard chest
• Some plants that we will reintroduce with gardening will no longer be accessible through other mean in the game

List of Changes

• Seasonal Challenges: Season 6 will begin today! (see: https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/seasons-are-about-to-change)
• CAPTCHA has been improved and no longer uses a button-style interface, instead 3 numbers will be drawn with icons and you just have to type the 3 numbers to complete it
• CAPTCHA may appear more often now while harvesting, but still no more than once every 20 minutes

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)

• Enhanced auto-targeting system - casting spells now sets your "Current Target" for reliable auto-targeting, press Escape or click X on healthbar to clear target, added Clear Target macro option, Target Self macro now clears current target first
• Auto-target setting now available in Character Settings → Combat tab (in addition to Main Menu → Settings)
• Fixed Auto-Defend not working consistently
• REDO: Fixed auto-targeting for spellcasting - spells now properly use your selected combat target when auto-targeting is enabled
• REDO: Fixed Vendor Search system only showing partial results - now properly displays all items for sale across all regions

List of Changes

• Drop rates for moat fishing have been slightly adjusted.
• We are currently optimizing the size of our asset bundle containing the deco items. A new version will be released on July 2nd, which will also include some new stuff in preparation of season6.
• Fishing treasure loot from SOS has been updated.
• Ability to dye drakes added.
• Ability to use special hues dyes for drakes and dragons added.
• Bow speed changes, for details see https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/update-bow-speed-adjustments
• Further improvements to the SOS fishing experience.
• Added new items and new wearables.
• Small update to black market goods
• Small update to moat fishing
• Rescale scrolls for ponds, fishbowls and fishtanks have been added to the fishing token vendor and selected loot tables.
• A new fishtank and a new special dragon dye have been added to the wandering vendor (see #staff-spotlight in discord).
• New (silent) windmill items have been added to the game. Players can exchange their existing windmills and mini windmills at the item fixer.
• We took the update of the assetbundle loudeco as an opportunity to add a new item to the Magical Valorite Cotton vendor. Get your grandfather clock today!
• Not a change, but just to let you know: behind the scenes, work is being carried out on Ocllo :-)
• The fishing token vendor is selling his goods again, you can now buy fishtank, fishbowl and/or pond rescale scrolls.
• We have modified the effect triggered when activating boss spawners, removing the annoying sound.
• The equippable Orc Drum is now fixed.
• Players on the losing side in the Faction Pillars event will now receive 5 faction coins.
• We began to overhaul the boss loot. The work will be carried out stepwise over a longer period of time. Please expect adjustments as we go.
• Added a chicken event arena in Moonglow zoo.
• Added a deed to the vendor to bond event chickens.
• Added an undead chicken scroll to the event vendor at Moonglow zoo.
• New plants and potted plants allowed outside houses, see https://shardsofbritannia.com/news/newly-added-plants-allowed-outside
• Feather drops has been increased moderately, stone harpy's can be harvested now.
• Prevent Daily and Weekly dungeons from overlapping.
• Ongoing work on Ocllo.
• Different types of chickens can now be registered for chicken fights.
• Loot tables updated for "The Lich King"
• Loot tables updated for "The Archmage"

If you encounter an issue in the game or something appears off or incorrect, or if you have an idea for improvement, please make sure to let the developers know by submitting a Bug Report or Suggestion from in-game using the /bug or /suggestion commands

Submitting feedback in-game ensures that the team sees it and also provides some helpful information automatically to the team to help identify and troubleshoot issues

If you run into an emergency and need help, we have a few ways to get into touch with us outlined here: https://shardsofbritannia.com/about/contact

Please do not direct message staff, we do not accept DMs and will not respond to them.

Log in between 9am on July 21st and 9am on July 22nd (utc) to receive an eagle statue as a gift to celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the launch of the Britannia ruleset and map, which officially debuted around July 20th, 2021. Although the Britannia project began in October 2017, this milestone marks the beginning of the world we’ve all helped shape over the past four years.

We’re incredibly grateful for your role in Britannian history. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a recent arrival, your presence makes a difference. Thank you :-)

Congratulations to our lucky winners:

1st Place: Cicirider 2nd Place: Snuff Alapagus 3rd Place: Echo Saber

Winners, we will be in touch soon to give you your Mystery Box prizes! Stay tuned for more epic lottery adventures soon! ⚔️✨

Hail, adventurers! Due to the roaring success of our last Paws explosion fest, we’re cranking up the chaos with a brand-new, heart-pounding event! This is no ordinary rerun—it’s bigger, badder, and bursting with madness! Get ready for 24 hours of non-stop action this weekend!

Keep your eyes peeled for Special Exploding Barrels popping up across the Town of Paws. These barrels are slippery—they’ll vanish in just 60 seconds, so sprint to snag one! Use them to blast open one of the two wells in Paws: one near the Brit Bridge, the other by Colleen the Gypsy. This time, we’ve got Guaranteed-Break Barrels—rare, barrels that will crack those stubborn wells open on the first try!

Smash a well, and you could score a Puzzle Chest stuffed with even more rare loot than before. But beware—bigger explosions mean more ferocious monsters guarding the wells, ready to test your mettle. These wells are tough nuts to crack, so bring your patience and determination!

SPECIAL HANDOUTS THIS WEEKEND

Check our official discord for all the information!

The recently introduced plants and potted plants have been added to the list of allowed items and can to be placed slightly outside the walls of some house types. Active after the next server restart. Happy decorating!

Exciting news for all aspiring chicken fighters! There's now a new NPC at the Moonglow Zoo who will let you register your pet chicken for the upcoming cockfighting event just target your feathered friend to sign up, but remember, each player can only enter one. Once registered, you can purchase special scrolls from the NPC to customize your chicken's size and color, making it stand out in the arena. This is a player run event with full details dropping late next month, so in the meantime, start training your chickens and tweaking their looks to get ahead. Have fun!