Witness the Great Revival! Act 6 Chapter 1 - Coming March 13th

BORN AGAIN
Carina has awoken. For ages she’s been trapped in her crystal prison, but with the support of Ægon, The Collector finally has his daughter back, but she’s not interested in standing still. Keen to find her place in The Battlerealm, Carina begins to understand her power and explore the fringes of the unknown, but Carina’s rebirth has reminded the Elders that the scars of their past have yet to fully heal. Taneleer Tivan and En Dwi Gast must jockey for Carina’s attention as they both attempt to mold her into the Elder they think she ought to be. Unfortunately for the both of them, Carina is as rebellious as she is powerful, and her defiant nature might just prove too much for the old Elders to handle…

Join Carina, Ægon, The Collector, and The Grandmaster when the final episode in the Elder Saga begins in ACT 6: REBIRTH!

RELEASE + LEGENDS
Act 6 Chapter 1: Great Revival releases on MARCH 13TH for all who have completed Act 5: ELDER’S WAR to enjoy.

Alongside this release, we’re happy to announce a Legends Run for Chapter 1! This Legends run will begin the moment you start Act 6 Chapter 1, and end the moment you 100% explore all Quests in the Chapter. You’ll have until April 13th at 10:00:00 AM PDT to log a time. The rewards for the Legends run of Act 6 Chapter 1 are:

Rank 1-5
10x Tier 5 Class Catalyst Fragment Crystals (2% each of a random Tier 5 Class Catalyst)
22,500x Tier 5 Basic Catalyst Fragments
2x Tier 2 Alpha Catalysts

Rank 6-100
5x Tier 5 Class Catalyst Fragment Crystals (2% each of a random Tier 5 Class Catalyst)
11,250x Tier 5 Basic Catalyst Fragments
1x Tier 2 Alpha Catalysts

In a new turn of events, we’ll also be featuring a Legends Run for all Chapters of Act 6, and a special Act Legends Reward throughout the release of Act 6! The top times for each Chapter’s Legends will be collected, and awarded with a new 6-Star Champion never before owned by any Summoner!

In order to win the Act Legends Reward, you’ll need to place in the top times of each Chapter, as follows:

Chapter 1 - Top 20 Times
Chapter 2 - Top 40 Times
Chapter 3 - Top 60 Times
Chapter 4 - Top 100 Times

If you happen to qualify for all 4 Chapters, you’ll receive the Champion 4 times, meaning you can Awaken them this way! We will have more to reveal about each Chapter’s and the Act Legends rewards in the future, but that’s all we have for you for now.

CHAMPION REQUIREMENTS
Act 6 is some of the most challenging content to date, and the perils within require only the strongest Champions of The Contest. Chapter 1 will contain CHAMPION REQUIREMENTS that will restrict the Champions you use to ONLY 5 and 6-Star Champions.

BUFFS
There are 7 new buffs making an appearance in Act 6 Chapter 1. Each Quest features one or more of these Buffs as Global effects, so you’ll need to bring your best. See below for each Buff and a little description of our intentions with it.

NO RETREAT! - When the Attacker dashes back, they gain Degen Timer for 1.2 seconds. Dashing back again while the Degen Timer is active causes a Passive Degen, dealing 200% of the Defender's Attack as direct damage over 6 seconds.
This Buff is meant to impose the mentality of its title: Do not retreat. While other similar Buffs like Caltrops can be easily countered with an Immunity, No Retreat requires careful planning and execution on playstyle to overcome. No Retreat was designed to be possible - but challenging - to avoid.

Special Delivery - The Attacker begins the fight with 15 Combo charges. Each landed basic attack decreases the Combo charges by 1, and launching a Special Attack will reset the charges. If all charges are removed, they are reset, and the Attacker suffers a Passive Degen equal to 100% of the Defender's Attack Rating over 4 seconds.
Similar to fighting Thor Ragnarok, this Buff will require you to make sure you have a Special Attack at the ready, but there are sure to be challenges to that strategy strewn throughout…

Combo Party - For every 10 hits of the Combo Meter, the Attacker gains a permanent Cruelty Buff, granting +500 Crit Damage Rating. When struck, the Attacker loses all Cruelty Buffs if their combo meter is lost and takes 40% of the Defender's attack as direct damage for each Buff removed this way.
This buff is generally quite simple, and is intended to create a “ride the line” feeling - you want to get your combo count up, but losing it will cost you dearly.

Long Distance Relationship - While close to the Defender, the Attacker gains a Weakness Debuff every 3 seconds, reducing their attack by 10% permanently. Staying far away from the Defender causes these Weakness effects to fall off.
The goal here is to encourage you to find “openings” to deal as much damage as possible. Waste those openings, or just spend too long near the opponent, and you’ll need to back off in order to gain your damage back. If you’re pinned in a corner, you’ll want to use your abilities to create some space and start dealing damage again.

Close Encounters - While close to the Defender the Attacker Regenerates 1% of their Max Health every second. While far away from the Defender, the Attack Degenerates 3% of their Max Health every second.
Sort of the inverse of Long Distance Relationship, Close Encounters encourages you to stay as close to the Defender as possible, and being efficient as you bait specials or get out of the way of abilities that could cause trouble up close (like Mephisto or Omega Red).

Power Struggle - The Attacker cannot gain Power during the fight through normal means. Each time the Defender reaches a full bar of Power, the Attacker is granted one as well and whenever the Defender launches a Special Attack, the Attacker loses an equal amount of Power.
This one is all about a “use it or lose it” mentality - you’ll want to make sure you’re keeping an eye on your Opponent’s power and how it relates to your own. Characters who can control power using their specials, like Vision or Magik, will excel here.

Hurt Locker - Using the same type of Special Attack twice in a row gives the Attacker a Delayed Blast charge for 5 seconds which may be removed by landing a Heavy Attack. If the Blast expires, the Attacker takes 50% of their Health as direct damage.
This one is (as the name might suggest) focused on creating a “bomb defusal” moment while you play. If you make a mistake, you’ll have a small window to correct it before your mistake comes back to bite you. Rest assured there will be challenges that will threaten to trip you up…

PI RANGES
Keep in mind these are approximate - there is some variation around the values but in general, this is what you can expect:

Quest 1
Paths: ~22,500-28,000 PI
Boss: ~ 55,000 PI
Quest 2
Paths: ~23,000-30,500 PI
Boss: ~ 58,500 PI
Quest 3
Paths: ~23,500-30,500 PI
Boss: ~ 50,000 PI
Quest 4
Paths: ~23,500-35,500 PI
Boss: ~ 54,000 PI
Quest 5
Paths: ~27,000-31,000 PI
Boss: ~ 66,000 PI
Quest 6
Paths: ~28,000-39,000 PI
Boss: ~ 72,000 PI

ENERGY/PATHS
In general, quests in Chapter 1 have a consistent energy requirement the whole way through. On average, All quests in Chapter 1 will have:

3 Energy Per Step
~ 9-10 paths
~ 600 Energy for Quest Mastery

REWARDS
Of course, we know that any announcement of new Story content wouldn’t be complete without some nice rewards for your efforts. Here’s what you can expect:

Quest 1 - 6 (Completion + Exploration)

30x 5-Star Signature Stone Crystals
180,000x Gold
63,000x Tier 2 Alpha Catalyst Fragments
50x Units

Chapter 1 Completion
9,000x Tier 5 Basic Fragments
2,000x 6-Star Shards
5,000x 5-Star Shards
1x 5-Star Rank up Gem Crystal (2-3)
1x Tier 4 Basic Catalyst
1x Tier 4 Class Catalyst Crystal
500,000x Gold

Chapter 1 Mastery
1x Tier 5 Class Catalyst Fragment Crystal (25%)
1x 5-Star Rank up Gem Crystal (3-4)
Tier 5 Basic Catalyst
4,000x 6-Star Shards
8,000x 5-Star Shards
3x Tier 4 Basic Catalysts
3x Tier 4 Class Catalyst Crystals
1,000,000x Gold

Chapter Total (all of the above)

1x Tier 5 Class Catalyst Fragment Crystal (25%) (Note: This is a Special Crystal, and not the regular Tier 5 Class Catalyst Fragment Crystal)
1x 5-Star Rank up Gem Crystal (2-3)
1x 5-Star Rank up Gem Crystal (3-4)
13,000x 5-Star Shards
30x 5-Star Signature Stone Crystals
6,000x 6-Star Shards
1,680,000x Gold
63,000x Tier 2 Alpha Catalyst Fragments
4x Tier 4 Basic Catalysts
4x Tier 4 Class Catalyst Crystals
1x Tier 5 Basic Catalysts
9,000 Tier 5 Basic Catalyst Fragments
540x Units

BECOME A CAVALIER
A new Act, a new Progression point! Summoners that complete Act 6 Chapter 1 will gain the new designation of “Cavalier”!

This designation is not as game changing as Uncollected, and is a step up similar in scope to becoming Contender, Proven or Conqueror.

Cavaliers will have access to a brand new Cavalier Crystal that guarantees at least a 3-Star Champion with a 38% chance at a 4-Star Champion, an 11% chance at a 5-Star Champions, and a rare 1% chance of a 6 Star Champion! These Crystals will be available for 200 units each.

Cavaliers will also have access to:

- A 25 Unit Discount on Grandmaster Crystals
- A new Cavalier Calendar in place of the Grandmaster Calendar that will grant a Grandmaster Crystal over 7 days, instead of 14
- An upgraded Daily Crystal that contains a rare chance of T5B Fragments, 5-Star Shards, or 6-Star Shards, and double the amount of - T2A Fragments, T4CC Fragments, and T4B Fragments!
- A slightly upgraded Free (4-hour) Crystal with more Gold!

This is the next step after becoming Uncollected, and we plan to continue to add more as the Story progresses!

Comments

Savio444

I’m not complaining because I prob won’t do act 6 straight away, like I didn’t with act 5 but I got it done eventually. Although I would think restricting act 6 to 5 and 6* is abit silly since the content is obviously going to be hard, using 4* is just going to make it more challenging which is why I don’t understand this decision. I’d say if your gonna restrict make it to 4,5 and 6*.

LeNoirFaineant

I’m not sure if this has been answered yet, but is Act 6 the end of all story mode content or just this “elder wars story” in story mode? Seeing as contest of champions is an endless game of grinding to the top I’m assuming more static content will be added

They haven't said but 100% it's the end of this story arc and there will be a new Act.

MaatMan

A 4 star completed this. Just saying

not saying u r wrong.
you maybe did.
CapIW is a beast

but that image shows nothing at all.
it shows you have a team in a quest that had already been completed.
does not show that team doin anything at all.

GroundedWisdom

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.

Kobster84

Restrictions are just a bad thing to do tbh

LeNoirFaineant

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.

That doesn't make it a good decision. And this decision doesn't really hurt me. I'd just like to hear the reasoning behind it.

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GroundedWisdom

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
That doesn't make it a good decision. And this decision doesn't really hurt me. I'd just like to hear the reasoning behind it.

Fair enough. I'm just saying it because I remembered the tie-in. I don't know the reasoning, but I wouldn't necessarily call it a bad decision. Requirements aren't really new.

BirdReynolds

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.

Locking 4*’s out of act 6 entirely is a HUGE step up from eluding to future champion restrictions, when the only ones we had seen were class based and being forced to use LOWER tier champs.

Kobster84

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.

It’s a fun feature in side quests but I don’t think it should be done in permanent content

Darkness275

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.

Aren't you the one who has said over and over again how 4* heroes are still relevant, and now you're okay with this decision of theirs to literally make them irrelevant? You make me laugh so much...

A single stroke they've eliminated 90% of their player-base's synergies. What's next, a champion gate in addition to a level requirement? Gotta have an Electro or Dr. Strange to do a certain path, but nothing below a 5* is allowed in the Quest. Here's the 5k unit offer for a chance to get one... as a guaranteed 3*!!!!

Then to add insult to injury the Cavalier crystals... guarantee a 3*? What a joke. Thanks... guarantee me a champion you've just made utterly irrelevant to the related content.

Markjv81

Can’t use 4* to beat the content but one of the “rewards” for beating it is a crystal that will most the time give you 3*! Kabam logic 101

GroundedWisdom

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
Locking 4*’s out of act 6 entirely is a HUGE step up from eluding to future champion restrictions, when the only ones we had seen were class based and being forced to use LOWER tier champs.

You're entitled to your opinion on that, but those restrictions don't make a difference. A roadblock is a roadblock. We've seen it all the way back to the Spider-Man Path. We even have an Event on now that's similar. It's all the same thing.

DTMelodicMetal

CHAMPION REQUIREMENTS
Act 6 is some of the most challenging content to date, and the perils within require only the strongest Champions of The Contest. Chapter 1 will contain CHAMPION REQUIREMENTS that will restrict the Champions you use to ONLY 5 and 6-Star Champions.

Act 6.1 requiring 5* and 6* champions could've been done a variety of reasons. Preventing players with lesser rosters from paying MCOC mercenaries or friends to pilot their account for Act 6.1 rewards, for example. Other examples could be the developers designed aspects of Act 6.1 with the intent to see how the 5* and 6* pools manage new nodes. Based on the data players give maybe we'll get future content (Act 6.2, new Variant, new special Maze like challenges) that restricts champion use to 3*s or 4*s for certain fights or even certain paths.

No doubt some players whose skill exceeds their rosters will temporarily miss out on being able fully experience Act 6.1. However, this content is permanent, and 99%+ of legends runs will be done by players max 5*/6* r2 champions like Corvus, Domino, Ghost, and max 5* champions like Sparky, Blade, and Omega Red. Furthermore, completing difficult content with questing teams that don't include synergy champions on the bench is a great way to improve MCOC skills. IMO the extent of potential positives of Act 6.1 requiring 5*s and 6*s outweigh the extent of potential negatives, at least from the current state of forum comments on this topic.

LeNoirFaineant

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
That doesn't make it a good decision. And this decision doesn't really hurt me. I'd just like to hear the reasoning behind it.
Fair enough. I'm just saying it because I remembered the tie-in. I don't know the reasoning, but I wouldn't necessarily call it a bad decision. Requirements aren't really new.

I'm calling it a bad decision until I hear an explanation that convinces me otherwise. Willing to be convinced but dropping this note with no explanation doesn't sit well.

Kobster84

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
Locking 4*’s out of act 6 entirely is a HUGE step up from eluding to future champion restrictions, when the only ones we had seen were class based and being forced to use LOWER tier champs.
You're entitled to your opinion on that, but those restrictions don't make a difference. A roadblock is a roadblock. We've seen it all the way back to the Spider-Man Path. We even have an Event on now that's similar. It's all the same thing.

Except everyone has a Spider-Man

DNA3000

You guys claim there were beta testers, yet went forward with only requiring 5 and 6* champs? Cool, then because I wasn’t lucky enough to open a 5* stark spidey, Or Domino, I would like you to gift me them. I used those 2 as examples because I have them as 4*s, and use them........ all the damn time for questing. And your beta testers failed on telling you the rewards were good too..... Pretty crappy rewards for content we all know is going to be stupid.

To the best of my knowledge, beta testers for new content (as opposed to early access previews of new announcements of changes) have never been told what the rewards for that content are going to be. That's not relevant to the kind of testing of the content Kabam requests.

BirdReynolds

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
Locking 4*’s out of act 6 entirely is a HUGE step up from eluding to future champion restrictions, when the only ones we had seen were class based and being forced to use LOWER tier champs.
You're entitled to your opinion on that, but those restrictions don't make a difference. A roadblock is a roadblock. We've seen it all the way back to the Spider-Man Path. We even have an Event on now that's similar. It's all the same thing.

Similar, but not the same. Incredibly less impactful.
I won’t lie, my initial reaction was a deep shrug, because it doesn’t matter to me. But the more it sits on my tongue, the more it burns. After seeing the reactions from those it directly affects, friends of mine who spend very infrequently and explored act 5 with largely 4* champs, Im leaning mostly towards disgust.
As with @LeNoirFaineant , if they give us an explanation that actually makes sense, ok. But for now, every imaginable explanation is outweighed by its counter argument.

LeNoirFaineant

To pe perfectly fair, they HAVE eluded to this in creating Champion Requirements, and have stated that more restrictions would surface in the future.
A single stroke they've eliminated 90% of their player-base's synergies.
.

That's really what it comes down to for me. Let's assume you and I have very similar teams. We both have deep rosters. But there is one champ that makes it much easier with synergy. You have a 5* synergy champ you aren't going to actually use. I have a 4* synergy champ I'm not going to actually use. What sense does it make that you have an easier time because you happened to get the 5* version? Also what about people that could do this quest with 4*s and don't have the 5* roster? When did the endgame become RNG crystal luck? And why shouldn't we be able to run permanent content down the road with low teams for practice, fun or whatever? Not feeling it.

ManchaSolar

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LeNoirFaineant

You guys claim there were beta testers, yet went forward with only requiring 5 and 6* champs? Cool, then because I wasn’t lucky enough to open a 5* stark spidey, Or Domino, I would like you to gift me them. I used those 2 as examples because I have them as 4*s, and use them........ all the damn time for questing. And your beta testers failed on telling you the rewards were good too..... Pretty crappy rewards for content we all know is going to be stupid.

Look at the rewards for chapter 1 of every part of story and then decide if these are bad rewards. Keep in mind that when act 4.1 came out it was end game, and so was 5.1. The rewards are honestly fine

GroundedWisdom

Without putting my neck on the chopping block, so-to-speak, I could venture some guesses as to why it's restricted. Of course, they would have to speak fot themsleves, but here goes.
One idea that comes to mind is perhaps there are Champs in the 4* Roster that would make it easier than the intended difficulty level. Highly unlikely, but an idea.
Another thought could be demographics. When all else fails, look to the Rewards. It's possible they want to keep access to the Title and increased Rewards open to those who have healthy 5* Rosters only, since it could offset the progression level of those too much lower. It's another idea.
It could be because they're focusing on refining the content with 5*s and 6*s only, so they want to isolate the data.
Finally, it could just be that they're mean. (Ok, so I threw that in for comedic relief.)
Again, it's hard to say, but I still stand my my original statement. By the time people get to Act 6, they should have a number of 5*s to play with.

JChanceH9

I highly encourage the game team to rethink the champion requirements. Players had to invest in 4*s to progress, and it makes no sense to spend years selling the community 4* rank up materials for cash, then prohibit their use. I cannot see this being well-received.

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Markjv81

There should be no element of crystal luck involved in story content, you should be able to pay your way through using 4* if that’s the route you want to take, not simplly just waiting around for that’s elusive 5* to drop from a crystal.

I should be able to have my 5/6* locked away in AQ/AW and use my 4* to handle the “easier” paths if I so choose.

DNA3000

As with @LeNoirFaineant , if they give us an explanation that actually makes sense, ok. But for now, every imaginable explanation is outweighed by its counter argument.

I wouldn't hold my breath. There isn't some super secret game design reason for this that would convince anyone, because it is a question of design value. It is a progress gate. If you believe in progress gates, and you believe this one is reasonable, then this won't bother you. If you don't believe in them or don't believe this one is reasonable, I don't think it is likely the devs have any way to persuade you to change your mind, and I don't think the converse is likely either.

I accept it, but I also wouldn't cry much tears if the playerbase somehow gets the decision overturned. I'm just not betting on it, at least in the short term.

Tasty_Yum_Yums

In a new turn of events, we’ll also be featuring a Legends Run for all Chapters of Act 6, and a special Act Legends Reward throughout the release of Act 6! The top times for each Chapter’s Legends will be collected, and awarded with a new Champion never before owned by any Summoner!

is this new Champion never before owned a 6* champ?

This Champion has never been obtainable at any Rarity whatsoever

I understand it’s an entirely new champ at all star ratings. My question is “will” the legend winners receive a 6* or will it be a 5* (or something else)?

Tommy3374

Some people (not myself though) like the challenge of tearing through really hard content with lower ranked champs. That requirement kind of surprises me? What’s the thought process? Buy more champs?? Hmmmm?

GroundedWisdom

I find that to be a misnomer. Buying Champs is only a small way to acquire them. The majority comes from game play. If you're buying all your Champs to get through all content, that road is expensive before you even get to Act 6.

BirdReynolds

As with @LeNoirFaineant , if they give us an explanation that actually makes sense, ok. But for now, every imaginable explanation is outweighed by its counter argument.
I wouldn't hold my breath. There isn't some super secret game design reason for this that would convince anyone, because it is a question of design value. It is a progress gate. If you believe in progress gates, and you believe this one is reasonable, then this won't bother you. If you don't believe in them or don't believe this one is reasonable, I don't think it is likely the devs have any way to persuade you to change your mind, and I don't think the converse is likely either.

I accept it, but I also wouldn't cry much tears if the playerbase somehow gets the decision overturned. I'm just not betting on it, at least in the short term.

Don’t worry, I’m not holding my breath. I think it’s unwise and will create more negativity, but all of my salt is by proxy. I’m just here advocating for others.