Back Issues #2: Mystery in the Microrealm

Once upon a time, an intrepid thief followed the trail of mysterious happenings in The Battlerealm. Little did he know this tiny curiosity would lead to some of the biggest changes in all of The Contest!

Introducing, Back Issues #2: Mystery in the Micro-Realms!

As the Contest has grown and evolved we’ve introduced many Event Quests, each with their own unique stories, and many that have expanded on the mythos of The Battlerealm and The Contest of Champions. We want to give Veteran Summoners a way to relive those moments, and newer ones that weren’t with us at the time a chance to experience the stories of the Contest that they had missed out on!

This Event Quest is available in TWO difficulties:

CLASSIC difficulty is a recreation of the original quest. While not completely 1:1, the layouts, difficulty, and dialogue are all the same as you remember. Take a stroll down memory lane and see how far you've come, or experience a quest you never got the chance to play!

VARIANT difficulty is a new spin on the quest, available for Summoners level 40 and up. This version features extreme challenge, new opponents, updated map layouts, and new combat effects for the boss fights. This quest will test even the mightiest of Summoners, so be prepared! You can find out more about the challenges you will face in Variant Difficulty in our latest Dev Diary post here: https://playcontestofchampions.com/dev-diary-added-difficulty/

The Variant Challenges!

Variant Difficulty will test not only your skills, but your knowledge of Champion abilities, immunities, resistances, and counters! Those who rely on only a few Champions will find the need to diversify.

Unlike Back Issues #1, there will not be explicit gates (like Class or Rarity), but instead we’ll be applying Global Buffs that strongly encourage the use of certain Champions. In this case, it’s XL Champions. All quests will make use of Micro-Reflect, Size Matters, and Particle Protector; effects you might remember from Evangeline Lily’s Champion Challenge last year. (But appropriately souped up.) On top of this, the new Runaway Express and Cultivating Mass Buffs will give XL Champions further advantages beyond their ability to ignore Particle Protector. Finally, Quests 1-3 through 3-3 will also feature Buffs that will benefit bringing in certain XL Champions!

Take a look at the new Buffs you’ll be combating or benefiting from:

Remember Summoners, Variant Difficulty is going to be HARD! The good news is that Back Issues are permanent content, so if you’re not able to take Variant Difficulty on right now, take all the time you need and come back to it when you feel you are better equipped!

Rewards:

For completing and mastering all of the Classic quests, you earn:

Tier 2 Basic ISO x4
Tier 3 Basic ISO x22
Tier 4 Basic ISO x6
Gold x12250
Units x225
Tier 1 Alpha Catalyst x1
Premium Hero Crystal x3
3-Star Hero Crystal x1

For completing and mastering all of the Variant quests, you earn:

5-Star Rank 2 → 3 Gem Crystal x3
5-Star Rank 3 → 4 Gem Crystal (2015 Champs Only) x3
5-Star Rank 3 → 4 Gem Crystal x1
5-Star Rank 4 → 5 Gem Crystal x1
5-Star Awakening Gem Crystal x1
5-Star Crystal x1
Tier 5 Basic Catalyst Fragments x27000
6-Star Crystal Shards x2250
5-Star Signature Stone Crystal x48
Gold x2,100,000
Units x360

This Quest will be available starting Wednesday, April 10th at 10 am PST! Remember, this is permanent content, so you can take your time completing this throwback!

Comments

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Buttehrs

Why keep the terrible 2015 gems? Gross
Because the quest was in 2015. What's so hard to understand about that?
So why do they use champs that were made after 2015 as defenders?

Because they can? It's their game they can do what they want with it lol. Doesnt make it correct but it is what it is.

ABCD

I think at a classic level, it is worth adding more gifts so that low level players can develop.

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Immortalgordo

I completely understand the idea to make players bring older, less relevant champs up to a higher rank. Brings out a little diversity plus builds your roster depth. But you must realize that with the current rng system, players are repeatedly getting the same class. Between the fact that there’s very few choices in some classes, and the almost impossible odds of pulling ‘15 champs in the basic pool(120+champs), you’re going to get these rewards and NEVER get the chance to use them. Nobody wants to put in hours of time and large amounts of resources to get some rewards they can’t even put to use. It’s a terrible feeling. Please consider changing them to generic ‘15 gems or just give the year associated gems in the first back issues you release from that year. The rest that you release could just have other rank up resources. Like 4 t2a specifically.

Positive

I’m 95% sure this post is a left over April Fools Prank. I’m eagerly awaiting the real announcement with the actual rewards.

Doomsfist79

Also, why is there 1 less 5* crystal than Back Issues #1?
https://forums.playcontestofchampions.com/en/discussion/106944/introducing-back-issue-1-ultrons-assault/p1

Maybe cause there is more T5B.. More 6* shards, more sig stones and more units..

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ThatOneMasterGamer

Really like the new Back Issue.Great use for my Venom the Duck.

Also did none see they used a meme by nameing a node called,,That's how Black ISO Mafia works."?

Troy_Elric123

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???

Voltolos

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???

Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people

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Troy_Elric123

2015 champ options for the 2015 exclusive rank up gems, in case anyone needs the info (as it has been stated, some are not available in the 5* variant)

Captain Marvel
Drax
Ms.Marvel
Spider-Man (Symbiote)
Venom
Ronan
Gamora
Groot
Superior Iron-Man
Thor
Black Bolt
Storm
Cyclops (Red Team)
Colossus
Magneto
Deadpool
Wolverine
Magneto (Marvel Now!)
Deadpool (X-Force)
Magik
Guillotine
Iron Fist
Juggernaut
Thor (Jane Foster)
Dr. Strange
Scarlet Witch
Unstoppable Colossus
Luke Cage
Electro
Ant-Man
Yellowjacket
Spider-Man
Captain America
Spider-Gwen
Rhino
Hulk
Abomination
Joe Fixit
Captain America (WW2)
Black Panther
Moon Knight
Elektra
Punisher
Daredevil
Winter Soldier
Hawkeye
Black Widow
Daredevil (Classic)
Rocket Raccoon
Hulkbuster
Ultron
Iron Patriot
Star-Lord
Kang
Iron-Man
Vision (AoU)
War Machine
Vision

Kabam pls clarify how many of these champs are relevant in the present state of the game . For end game content mainly

IKON

Below are the champs I'd use a 2015 gem on

Mutant:
Maybe Storm

Skill:
WS
BP
HE
Elektra
Punisher (Rare)
BW (Rare)

Science:
Hulk
Spiderman
SG
LC
Abomination (rare)
Electro (rare)

Mystic:
Magik
Guillotine
Jugg/Uc for defense
Dr strange (rare)

Cosmic:
Venom
Drax
Cap marvel (classic)
Ronan
Sym Spidey

Tech:
SL
Ultron
Vision (rare)

Mutant is a really big issue, hopefully some reworks and rereleases as 5*, tech is a bit iffy too. Other 4 classes are fantastic imo. I'm looking forward to expanding my roster.

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LeNoirFaineant

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???

Because you would be making permanent content that a huge section of the player base can do right away. You'd be making permanent content for the game's progression two years ago. That's just not how it works.

LeNoirFaineant

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people
just as act 6 is for you perhaps we should strike this event all together shall we?.

Nope. Perhaps we should understand the difference between permanent content in a progression game and monthly temporary quests. How would that be?

Epistriatus

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???

2015 champ options for the 2015 exclusive rank up gems, in case anyone needs the info (as it has been stated, some are not available in the 5* variant)

Captain Marvel
Drax
Ms.Marvel
Spider-Man (Symbiote)
Venom
Ronan
Gamora
Groot
Superior Iron-Man
Thor
Black Bolt
Storm
Cyclops (Red Team)
Colossus
Magneto
Deadpool
Wolverine
Magneto (Marvel Now!)
Deadpool (X-Force)
Magik
Guillotine
Iron Fist
Juggernaut
Thor (Jane Foster)
Dr. Strange
Scarlet Witch
Unstoppable Colossus
Luke Cage
Electro
Ant-Man
Yellowjacket
Spider-Man
Captain America
Spider-Gwen
Rhino
Hulk
Abomination
Joe Fixit
Captain America (WW2)
Black Panther
Moon Knight
Elektra
Punisher
Daredevil
Winter Soldier
Hawkeye
Black Widow
Daredevil (Classic)
Rocket Raccoon
Hulkbuster
Ultron
Iron Patriot
Star-Lord
Kang
Iron-Man
Vision (AoU)
War Machine
Vision
Kabam pls clarify how many of these champs are relevant in the present state of the game . For end game content mainly

1st you are asking for a midtier difficulty, when that question has been answered hundreds of times in previous topics, threads and this topic,
And then you are asking things with regards to endgame content...? If you are an endgame player you would already know the answer to that question......

More ot: looks like my 6* juggs finally has some usefullness outside of arena 🤗

Tasty_Yum_Yums

Putting another iteration of 2015 rank up gems leads to unhealthy behavior.

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Yusuke_Urameshi

No T2A reward?

RagamugginGunner

Captain Marvel - Garbage
Drax - Garbage
Ms.Marvel - No 5*
Spider-Man (Symbiote) - Garbage
Venom - Already R4
Ronan - Possible option
Gamora - No 5*
Groot - Garbage
Superior Iron-Man - Garbage
Thor - No 5*
Black Bolt - No 5*
Storm - 2015 Gem from last time
Cyclops (Red Team) - Garbage
Colossus - Garbage
Magneto - Garbage
Deadpool - No 5*
Wolverine - No 5*
Magneto (Marvel Now!) - No 5*
Deadpool (X-Force) - No 5*
Magik - Already R4
Guillotine - 2015 Gem from last time AND 6*
Iron Fist - Garbage
Juggernaut - Garbage
Thor (Jane Foster) - Garbage
Dr. Strange - Rare Champ
Scarlet Witch - No 5*
Unstoppable Colossus - Garbage
Luke Cage - Have 6*
Electro - Rare Champ
Ant-Man - Garbage
Yellowjacket - Garbage
Spider-Man - Garbage
Captain America - Garbage
Spider-Gwen - Possible option
Rhino - Garbage
Hulk - Garbage
Abomination - No 5*
Joe Fixit - No 5*
Captain America (WW2) - No 5*
Black Panther - Garbage
Moon Knight - Garbage
Elektra - Garbage
Punisher - Garbage
Daredevil - Garbage
Winter Soldier - Possible option
Hawkeye - Have 6*
Black Widow - Rare Champ
Daredevil (Classic) - No 5*
Rocket Raccoon - Garbage
Hulkbuster - Garbage
Ultron - Possible option
Iron Patriot - Garbage
Star-Lord - 2015 Gem from last time
Kang - Rare Champ
Iron-Man - Garbage
Vision (AoU) - No 5*
War Machine - No 5*
Vision - Already R5

Helicopter_dugdugdug

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people
just as act 6 is for you perhaps we should strike this event all together shall we?.

Already done with 6.1 . Noobs can’t imagine how it is like to be at end game . May be concentrate on completing current lower content than wasting time commenting on stuff higher than u?

Voltolos

Captain Marvel - Garbage No
Drax - Garbage No
Ms.Marvel - No 5*
Spider-Man (Symbiote) - Garbage No
Venom - Already R4
Ronan - Possible option
Gamora - No 5*
Groot - Garbage
Superior Iron-Man - Garbage
Thor - No 5*
Black Bolt - No 5*
Storm - 2015 Gem from last time
Cyclops (Red Team) - Garbage
Colossus - Garbage
Magneto - Garbage
Deadpool - No 5*
Wolverine - No 5*
Magneto (Marvel Now!) - No 5*
Deadpool (X-Force) - No 5*
Magik - Already R4
Guillotine - 2015 Gem from last time AND 6*
Iron Fist - Garbage
Juggernaut - Garbage
Thor (Jane Foster) - Garbage
Dr. Strange - Rare Champ
Scarlet Witch - No 5*
Unstoppable Colossus - Garbage
Luke Cage - Have 6* Can still be upgraded
Electro - Rare Champ
Ant-Man - Garbage Good with Wast and Ghost
Yellowjacket - Garbage No
Spider-Man - Garbage No
Captain America - Garbage
Spider-Gwen - Possible option
Rhino - Garbage
Hulk - Garbage No
Abomination - No 5*
Joe Fixit - No 5*
Captain America (WW2) - No 5*
Black Panther - Garbage
Moon Knight - Garbage
Elektra - Garbage No
Punisher - Garbage No but rare
Daredevil - Garbage
Winter Soldier - Possible option
Hawkeye - Have 6* Upgrade him anyway
Black Widow - Rare Champ
Daredevil (Classic) - No 5*
Rocket Raccoon - Garbage No
Hulkbuster - Garbage
Ultron - Possible option
Iron Patriot - Garbage
Star-Lord - 2015 Gem from last time
Kang - Rare Champ
Iron-Man - Garbage
Vision (AoU) - No 5*
War Machine - No 5*
Vision - Already R5

FTFY

Troy_Elric123

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???

2015 champ options for the 2015 exclusive rank up gems, in case anyone needs the info (as it has been stated, some are not available in the 5* variant)

Captain Marvel
Drax
Ms.Marvel
Spider-Man (Symbiote)
Venom
Ronan
Gamora
Groot
Superior Iron-Man
Thor
Black Bolt
Storm
Cyclops (Red Team)
Colossus
Magneto
Deadpool
Wolverine
Magneto (Marvel Now!)
Deadpool (X-Force)
Magik
Guillotine
Iron Fist
Juggernaut
Thor (Jane Foster)
Dr. Strange
Scarlet Witch
Unstoppable Colossus
Luke Cage
Electro
Ant-Man
Yellowjacket
Spider-Man
Captain America
Spider-Gwen
Rhino
Hulk
Abomination
Joe Fixit
Captain America (WW2)
Black Panther
Moon Knight
Elektra
Punisher
Daredevil
Winter Soldier
Hawkeye
Black Widow
Daredevil (Classic)
Rocket Raccoon
Hulkbuster
Ultron
Iron Patriot
Star-Lord
Kang
Iron-Man
Vision (AoU)
War Machine
Vision
Kabam pls clarify how many of these champs are relevant in the present state of the game . For end game content mainly
1st you are asking for a midtier difficulty, when that question has been answered hundreds of times in previous topics, threads and this topic,
And then you are asking things with regards to endgame content...? If you are an endgame player you would already know the answer to that question......

More ot: looks like my 6* juggs finally has some usefullness outside of arena 🤗

my achievements in the game should be irrelevant to the questions I ask. it is as if "How much money have you spend? oh you are rich? then why do you care if we charge the little guy 10 or 100$?
The question was to make sense of what direction the game was going in and in the time you spend poking around , you not only made yourself look lame but neither did you answer any question? so why dont you just go away dude. Have you anything productive to say?

Troy_Elric123

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because you would be making permanent content that a huge section of the player base can do right away. You'd be making permanent content for the game's progression two years ago. That's just not how it works.

why not make permanent content some players can do in a couple of months with a better roster as well is the qn. Say ROL is hard for someone who can breeze through ultron quest classic. So, they also get permanent content they can do in sometime then work their way to end game content like LOL 100% or Variant , Variant2

Troy_Elric123

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people

and act 1-3 , monthly heroic, normal and beginner for newbies whats the point in the super easy difficulty of variant then?

Voltolos

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people
and act 1-3 , monthly heroic, normal and beginner for newbies whats the point in the super easy difficulty of variant then?

Looking at old quests

Thecrusher_9756

Why dont you introduce a midtier difficulty for those who find variant needs a better roster and classic way too easy???
Because Act 4 and 5 are there for those people
and act 1-3 , monthly heroic, normal and beginner for newbies whats the point in the super easy difficulty of variant then?

It’s for nostalgia purposes