Patch Notes List

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24th Oct 2024 patchnote

  • The necromancer vendor now sells a scroll that turns a horse and cart into an undead entity.

  • The range of the telekinesis spell has been increased, and it can now activate exploding barrels.

  • Undead players can now use vanity pets.

  • Grave diggers can now find undead dragon bones, though they are rare. Once you have collected 100, you can transform them into an undead ethereal dragon mount.


20th Oct 2024 patchnote

Dear players,

We experienced server issues during our recent event, which affected the overall gameplay experience. As a result, we will be rescheduling the event to the same time next week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate as intended.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who attended the event. Unfortunately, these things happen sometimes, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. Rest assured, our team is working diligently to prevent such issues in the future.

For now, players can hunt Azureite Elementals to collect Halloween Azureite ore. Bring three pieces of ore to Spooky Marv at the Artists' Guild in Britain to receive exclusive Halloween paintings as rewards!

Also, be on the lookout for Puzzle Chests, which contain these Halloween paintings as well!

Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event!

Thank you for your continued support, The Shards of Britannia Team


19th Oct 2024 patchnote

The chances of obtaining loot, such as decorative vines and other items, from moat fishing have been increased.


19th Oct 2024 patchnote

Join us soon for our Halloween event! Find all the details for time and date in our official Discord.

Here are some of the activities planned for the Halloween event:

  • A treasure hunt for the rare version SOB 2000 flying broom.

  • A Halloween raffle vendor offering prizes such as a Halloween Dragon Pet Dye, Dancing Skeleton, and Halloween Gauntlet.

  • A treasure hunt for puzzle-locked chests containing rare paintings.

  • A horse and cart Azurite collection event, where players team up to find and defeat Azurite Elementals. Collecting three pieces of Azurite ore and returning them to the art collector in Britain will reward players with rare Halloween-themed paintings.


18th Oct 2024 patchnote

  • Teleporters have been placed to the Halloween Bazaar @ Yew Bank at each town's bank
  • The Bazaar Vendor rental spots are now 20% off their rental price
  • We're deploying the new Halloween MOBA Arena, but it still needs a little more work, and won't yet be accessible to players, but you may see the "loudungeons" asset bundle update when you login today
  • Added new Halloween Torch, Halloween Orange variant.
  • Added new Toxic Kettle, Toxic Green and Halloween Kettle, Halloween Orange.
  • Added new Halloween Metal Shield, Halloween Orange variant.
  • Added new Halloween Wizard Hat, Halloween Orange variant.
  • Added new Halloween Wand (Item Identification), Halloween Green variant.
  • Added new mask variants:
    • Bear Mask, Halloween Orange
    • Pig Mask, Halloween Orange
    • Priest Mask, Halloween Orange
  • Added new Evil Halloween Flower Decoration colors: Halloween Orange and Toxic Green.
  • Added new Halloween Kilt colors: Halloween Orange and Burnt Orange.
  • Added new house decorations:
    • Halloween Pumpkin Monster (Toxic Green variant)
    • Halloween Pumpkin Spider (Toxic Green variant)
  • Added Pumpkin Head Masks in new Toxic Green variants for:
    • Goofy Face
    • Evil Demon
    • Evil Grin
  • Added new Deer Antlers mask in Toxic Green, Halloween Orange, and Burnt Orange.


14th Oct 2024 patchnote

  • The candy vendor now sells Halloween exploding barrels for 30 candy. These barrels will decay after one hour.

  • The cart delivery quest now offers a hoard of Halloween candy as a potential reward.

  • New Halloween rares have been added to grave digging.

  • The Talisman of the Inquisitive Eye has been added to the Black Goods Thief Master.


12th Oct 2024 patchnote

  • Undead Drake/Dragon dyes have been added to the 4-year veteran rewards.

  • A new rare forest spirit tamable has been added to the world.

  • New loot has been added to the Fowl Frenzy event.


11th Oct 2024 patchnote

Halloween 2024 Activities

  • Halloween Activities:

    • The Halloween festivities are being deployed across Britannia and will be available throughout October 2024, ending Nov 17th
    • 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
    • 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.
    • :new: 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.
  • Upcoming: New MOBA Arena Dungeon

    • A new landmass has been added in the Dungeons facet that will soon be used for the Chucky Doll MOBA Game
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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, 2024
  • Halloween Decoration Contest:

  • Halloween Raffle:

    • The Halloween Raffle Vendor will set up shop near the Halloween Vendor in Britain soon.
    • The Halloween Raffle drawing will occur at 11/01/2024 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!


10th Oct 2024 patchnote

If you are in any position where you cannot get to the game for an extended time, whether it be military deployment, natural disasters, or something else please reach out to us, and we can consider your request to put your house into a Vacation Hold to prevent it from decaying in the normal timeframe.

Even if you need to Direct Message a member of staff, this would be the one reason to do so.

We hope everyone is safe. Please contact us if you need to hold your houses.


8th Oct 2024 patchnote

We've finally resolved that old bug preventing the Lady/Lord title from appearing when your character has enough Fame & Karma and the option to show the title enabled. The fix has been deployed and will be available after the next server restart.


4th Oct 2024 patchnote

Pet Encumbrance Fixes:

  • Encumbered Speed Bug: Fixed an issue where players could move at full speed while their cart was still encumbered in some cases
  • Stablemaster Issue: Resolved a bug allowing players to summon encumbered carts from other regions using stablemasters


19th Sep 2024 patchnote

  • Thieves can now attempt up to ten steals from monsters to obtain all available items.

  • When stealing from paragons in dungeons and the overworld, they are guaranteed to have black market goods.

  • Smoke bombs will now hide you instantly without any delay.

  • Thieves can now successfully steal blessed items from monsters.

  • High-end black market goods can now be stolen from the boss associated with the Ingeniously Drawn Treasure Map. This feature will be added to more bosses around the world soon.


18th Sep 2024 patchnote

  • Fixed the thieves' smoke bomb talisman to now reduce the cooldown time of smoke bombs by half.

  • Fixed the bug where players could hide immediately after stealing from PvE monsters.

  • Restored original leash values for all T-map monsters, excluding those from Ingeniously Drawn maps.

  • Added the new diamond fishing rod to rare loot.

  • Added new dungeon stealables.

  • A new Thief Talisman has been added, allowing thieves to steal items weighing over 10 units. This will be particularly useful for stealing special items in future quests, boss activators, and more. The talisman can be found in the Legendary Black Goods.

  • All thieves can now use smoke bombs immediately after PVE stealing.


18th Sep 2024 patchnote

  • Fixed the thieves' smoke bomb talisman to now reduce the cooldown time of smoke bombs by half.

  • Fixed the bug where players could hide after stealing from PvE monsters.

  • Restored original leash values for all T-map monsters, excluding those from Ingeniously Drawn maps.

  • Added the new diamond fishing rod to rare loot.

  • Added new dungeon stealables.

  • A new Thief Talisman has been added, allowing thieves to steal items weighing over 10 units. This will be particularly useful for stealing special items in future quests, boss activators, and more. The talisman can be found in the Legendary Black Goods.

  • All thieves can now use smoke bombs immediately after PVE stealing.


17th Sep 2024 patchnote

  • A new Thief Talisman has been added, allowing thieves to steal items weighing over 10 units. This will be particularly useful for stealing special items in future quests, boss activators, and more. The talisman can be found in the Legendary Black Goods.

  • All thieves can now use smoke bombs immediately after stealing.

  • A bug that allowed players to instantly hide after stealing from monsters has been fixed.


16th Sep 2024 patchnote

  • Fixed the Crystal Delivery Quest to ensure the Staff of Destruction drops and improved the treasure loot.

  • Corrected the formula that determines the reveal chance when stealing from monsters.

  • Fowl Frenzy Nukes will no longer damage players' pets.

  • Fixed the availability of beetle dyes for sale at the Noble Coins Vendor.


10th Sep 2024 patchnote

The Royal Guard has issued a critical update concerning the Horse and Cart Delivery Quest. The infected zombies have mutated into much larger and more dangerous creatures. Their rotting zombie arms have become so heavy that adventurers will now require a cart to safely transport them.

Noa, the Royal Guard, has directed that all adventurers participating in the quest must now use their carts to deliver both the royal key and six rotting zombie hands to Zarx. This adjustment is crucial in light of the increased weight and difficulty of handling these larger zombie limbs.

In response to these new challenges, new rare loot has been added to the rewards for completing the quest. While this additional treasure isn’t guaranteed, those who succeed may be rewarded with exclusive and valuable items.

Prepare your carts and your courage for this perilous journey.

Good luck, and may fortune smile upon you as you embark on this Quest.


3rd Sep 2024 patchnote

  • The scroll from Zarx, destined for Noa, the Royal Guard, now bears a secret message intended solely for her. Enchanted with a powerful spell, the scroll will self-destruct one hour after it is received, ensuring that its contents remain hidden from prying eyes.


30th Aug 2024 patchnote

  • Introducing the New Thief Traps in Shards of Britannia!

In this update, we're excited to unveil a brand new feature that will add a thrilling layer of danger and strategy to your adventures! Thieves now have the ability to set devious traps on the ground outside of guarded and housing zones, lying in wait for unsuspecting victims.

These traps are not permanent; they decay after 20 minutes, so timing is everything. But beware—once you've set a trap, you'll need to wait three minutes before you can place another. The risk is high, but so are the rewards!

If a player riding a horse and cart unknowingly triggers a trap, they'll be swiftly dismounted, and the contents of their cart will spill onto the ground, ripe for the taking. However, savvy adventurers can protect themselves from this fate with special talismans scattered throughout the world. These talismans offer a chance to shield your loot from the trap's effects, making them a valuable asset for anyone traveling with precious cargo.

  • Painting and Banner Rescale Scrolls can now be fished up in the moat, although they are still rare.

  • When players are participating in the new mining delivery quest, other group members who are not actively on the quest but are assisting will now be able to obtain Azureite Ore from the Azureite Elementals


27th Aug 2024 patchnote

A new Horse and Cart quest has been added. Visit Chum the Miner inside the Miners' Guild in Britain. He will give you a quest to find and deliver 3 heavy pieces of Azureite Ore to a miner in Minoc at the Golden Pickaxe. For this quest, you'll need to enlist the help of other players with carts, as all three pieces of ore must be delivered together.


25th Aug 2024 patchnote

Sable the Infiltrator, who provides the crystal activation quest, now sells activators for the Buccaneer's Den Fowl Frenzy event for 4 quest tokens. The activator requires at least 10 players to activate.


22nd Aug 2024 patchnote

Announcing the Shards of Britannia Wikipedia Raffle!

Contribute to the official SoB Wiki and earn your chance to win big! Here's how it works:

Players who submit evidence of their contributions to the official SoB Wiki page, will receive raffle tokens in return. These tokens can be used to purchase raffle tickets in-game. The raffle will be drawn in 3 months' time.

Token Rewards:

1 token for small contributions 5 tokens for medium-sized articles 10 tokens for full pages Bonus tokens will be awarded if you include pictures! To participate, post your links/evidence in the #wiki-raffle channel each time you make a contribution. The more you contribute, the more tokens you earn!

Get involved, share your knowledge, and win some fantastic prizes! Good luck!


22nd Aug 2024 patchnote

Announcing the Shards of Britannia Wikipedia Raffle!

Contribute to the official SoB Wiki and earn your chance to win big! Here's how it works:

Players who submit evidence of their contributions to the official SoB Wiki page, along with their account ID, will receive raffle tokens in return. These tokens can be used to purchase raffle tickets in-game. The raffle will be drawn in 3 months' time.

Token Rewards:

1 token for small contributions 5 tokens for medium-sized articles 10 tokens for full pages Bonus tokens will be awarded if you include pictures! To participate, post your links, evidence, and account ID in the #⁠wiki-raffle channel each time you make a contribution. The more you contribute, the more tokens you earn!

Get involved, share your knowledge, and win some fantastic prizes! Good luck!


21st Aug 2024 patchnote

The tables have turned! Head to Buccaneer's Den, where chaos reigns as the chickens and turkeys strike back. The Barrel Vendor near the bank offers exploding barrels to defend yourself, but beware—these birds aren't going down without a fight! The chickens have mutated, becoming volatile and aggressive, ready to explode on impact and take you down with them. A massive mutant turkey boss is on the loose, adding to the mayhem. Criminals, tread carefully—volatile barrels will still seek you out! Thieves can attempt to steal from the turkeys and chickens. And don't forget to bring your horse and carts for any heavy loot that may drop from the boss!

Check Discord for the date and times!


15th Aug 2024 patchnote

Adventurers, take note! Now, when embarking on quests that require specific item collections, such as gathering zombie hands for the delivery cart quest, these items will only drop from monsters once you've officially started the quest. This change ensures a more streamlined and rewarding journey as you complete your tasks. Happy questing!


11th Aug 2024 patchnote

Feathers and Fury: The Great Fowl Frenzy Lucky Dip is now live! For those who participated in the event and received any of the new paintings, you can now bring those deeds to Luke, the Dimensional Shrinker, in exchange for a Lucky Dip bag! Take your chance at winning a special-colored shoulder parrot with a unique teleport effect, a rare mount, colored exploding decoration barrels, or a mini-colored event painting! If you have duplicates, this is a perfect opportunity to get something new! This is only available for the next 7 days!


1st Aug 2024 patchnote

The Thief's Arcane Jackpot is now live! Visit Silas Shadowstep outside Britain Bank for your chance to win amazing Talisman prizes. Three lucky winners will be drawn, so don't miss out! The cost is 10 raffle tokens, which can be found as loot on Paragon monsters. The lottery will be drawn on 09/01/2024.


1st Aug 2024 patchnote

Players can now dismember the bodies of other players into pieces, including the head, torso, arms, and legs. Use these macabre trophies to decorate your house with the body parts of your defeated victims.


30th Jul 2024 patchnote

In the latest update to Shards of Britannia, a series of enhancements have been made to improve the experience for players embracing the life of a thief. Here’s a breakdown of the updates:

  • Perfect Crime: Players now have a 10% chance to remain blue after successfully stealing from another player.

  • Stealing from monsters no longer turns players grey.

  • Stealing Cooldown: A new progress bar has been added to track the cooldown period after stealing, giving players a clear visual indicator of their readiness for the next heist.

  • No Criminal Action or Karma Loss: Players will not incur criminal actions or lose karma when stealing from monsters.

  • The Black Goods Thieves Guild Master in Buccaneer’s Den has expanded his inventory with a range of new talisman items, purchasable with Thieves Coins:

  • Magic Thieves Hood: Adds special visual effects when using a smoke bomb, enhancing the thief's dramatic escape.

  • Shadow Dancer's Talisman: Increases the maximum chance to stay hidden during PVE stealing to an impressive 95%.

  • Shadow Reach Talisman: Extends the distance from which a thief can steal, allowing for more strategic positioning.

  • Shadow Snoop Talisman: Increases the distance from which a thief can snoop, making it easier to scout out potential targets.

  • Lucky Charm Talisman: Adds an additional 10% chance to commit the perfect crime.

  • Talisman of Precision Disarmament: Adds a 20% bonus chance to disarm player-trapped containers, improving safety when pilfering goods.

  • Thieves Lucky Reward Bag Talisman: Adds a 20% bonus chance to receive a Thieves Coin when turning in black goods reward bags.

These updates bring new depth and excitement to the thief gameplay experience, encouraging players to refine their skills and explore the art of stealth and deception in Shards of Britannia. Happy stealing, and may the shadows be ever in your favor!


25th Jul 2024 patchnote

  • The Black Goods Thief Guildmaster in Buccaneer's Den now offers an option to turn in Black Goods reward bags. There's a 10% chance to receive a Thieves Coin when you do so. Be sure to empty your loot from these bags before handing them in!

  • Stolen items will now go directly into players loot bags.