The DDO Hardcore League is set to kick off its 8th Season on May 17th, 2023, offering players an exhilarating challenge with the ultimate consequence: permadeath. This hardcore experience pushes players to their limits, testing their skills and resilience like never before. The season will run from May 17th at 2:00 PM Eastern (-4 GMT) until Wednesday, July 19th at 9:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT).
During the Hardcore League, players will have specific goals to achieve, and their progress will be measured in two distinct ladders. One ladder focuses on the player’s ability to complete quests, while the other gauges their survival skills in the game’s most challenging mode. The top 100 performers on each ladder will earn a coveted spot in the Hall of Heroes, immortalizing their achievements.
Participants will have the chance to collect rewards by reaching their goals. These rewards are account-wide and can be accessed by any character on any server. Some of the rewards for the 8th Season include the Glittery Golden Eyes Toggle at 1750 Favor, the Death Walkers Sash VIII upon reaching Level 20, the Death Walker’s Cloak VIII for gaining 10 Reaper Enhancement Points, and the Solid Gold Mimic Creature Companion for acquiring 20 Reaper Enhancement Points.
One of the unique aspects of the Hardcore League is the ability for all players, regardless of their account type, to access the Hardcore server. However, standard account restrictions apply based on VIP status. Additionally, at the end of each season, players are given a limited time to transfer their characters from the Hardcore server to other game worlds for free. It’s important to note that transfers from other worlds to the Hardcore League are not possible.
The Hardcore League introduces several changes to the gameplay. There is a level lockout to prevent characters from attempting quests beyond their intended difficulty. Iconic characters start at Level 1 instead of Level 15, and veteran status is disabled for all characters on the Hardcore server. The /death feature is also disabled in the Hardcore League.
The competition in the Hardcore League is intense, with two leaderboards showcasing the top-performing characters. The first leaderboard ranks characters based on total favor earned, while the second focuses on Reaper XP. Players can check their standings by speaking with the designated NPC at various locations in the game.
While death in the Hardcore League means the end of a character’s journey on the server, the items in the character’s shared bank remain intact. Characters can also create or join guilds, with guild management available as usual. However, guild airships and guild deposits are exclusive to the Hardcore League server and cannot be transferred.
The Hardcore League offers a thrilling and challenging experience for players who are willing to risk everything for glory. With the 8th Season about to begin, it’s time for adventurers to prepare themselves for an intense test of skill and survival.