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| ⚫ | |pageintro = Use {{boldmono|[[Verb:GEM|GEM ONSLAUGHT]]}} to check whether an onslaught is currently active, where it's happening, and how much time remains. Onslaughts are timed invasion events that rotate across four [[:Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds|Ascension hunting zones]]: [[Hinterwilds]], [[Moonsedge]], [[The Hive]], and [[Sailor's Grief]]. When an onslaught is active, invasion portals appear in the targeted zone and transport you to the Empyrean fleet. Each onslaught runs for four hours before the fleet withdraws. |
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==Details== |
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Use [[Verb:GEM|GEM ONSLAUGHT]] to check whether an event is currently active, where it's happening, and how much time remains. |
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In order to be eligible for event credit for the various Empyrean Onslaughts timed quests, you must first complete [[Shadow's Descent]], which is the introductory quest for Empyrean Onslaughts and requires prior completion of a [[Sparkling Ascent]]. See that article for detailed information on the quest. Completing Shadow's Descent unlocks [[Gemstone codex|Gemstone Codices]], the weekly/monthly repeatable quests, and the {{boldmono|GEM ONSLAUGHT}} command. |
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==Empyrean Airship Raids== |
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| ⚫ | Slaying Empyrean during an active Onslaught has a chance to open a swirling portal into one of the Syndicate's airships. Fighting your way upward through the ship takes you through multi-deck combat encounters connected by mechanical lifts, with progressively increasing difficulty at higher decks. Airship raids support groups of up to five adventurers. |
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==Repeatable Quests== |
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| ⚫ | Four new repeatable quests offer ongoing Empyrean content, available in weekly and monthly variants. They involve hunting aboard Empyrean airships or defending the ground during an active Onslaught, and reward [[Gemstone codex|Gemstone Codices]], experience, and fame. Check QUEST LIST for availability after completing [[Shadow's Descent]]. |
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The skies above Elanthia grow dark. The Empyrean Syndicate has arrived in force, goliath raiders descending from airships to lay siege to our Ascension hunting grounds. The masked Gemstone Artificer seeks the aid of adventurers who have proven themselves worthy, and whispers of ancient lunar power echo through the land. Whether you prefer to meet the invaders head-on or ascend into their airships to take the fight to them, there's never been a better time to sharpen your blades and push beyond the boundaries of what you thought possible. |
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==Gemstone Geodes== |
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New and updated features: |
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[[Gemstone geode|Gemstone Geodes]] are a collectible drop containing two [[Gemstones]] inside. Use {{boldmono|GEM FIXATE}} to shift focus to finding Gemstone geodes at the expense of other kinds of loot. When found you can then choose which of the two gemstones inside the geode to extract. |
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==GEM Commands== |
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"Shadow's Descent": New Story Quest. The masked Gemstone Artificer has a new request. Uncover the connection between the Empyrean Syndicate and the Lunar Shard Gemstones in this multi-part narrative that takes you across Elanthia. Completing the quest unlocks Gemstone Codices, repeatable quests, and the GEM ONSLAUGHT command. Requires completion of "A Sparkling Ascent." |
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*{{boldmono|GEM FIXATE}} - Sacrifice a portion of your weekly silver generation potential in exchange for an increased chance of finding Gemstones and receiving them inside a Geode. |
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*{{boldmono|GEM STATUS}} - Check whether you are currently eligible for Gemstone drops. |
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*{{boldmono|GEM ONSLAUGHT}} - Sense the presence and location of any active Onslaught. Requires completion of [[Shadow's Descent]]. |
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==Gemstone Codices== |
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Dynamic Onslaught Events. Empyrean invasion forces now periodically assault Ascension hunting grounds, with one Onslaught active at a time on a randomly chosen ground. |
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[[Gemstone codex|Gemstone Codices]] are one-time-use items that overwrite a property on one of your Gemstones with a new one, via the [[Gaunt masked artificer|masked Gemstone Artificer]]. |
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[[Gemstone geode|Gemstone Geodes]]. A new collectible drop containing two Gemstones. |
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==Additional Information== |
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===System Updates=== |
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Ascension Gemstones and Dust will now drop at an increased rate from Empyrean foes. Completion of Shadow's Descent is required to be eligible for this increased rate. The rate is further increased on Empyrean Airships, and is increased further on higher elevation Airships. |
Ascension Gemstones and Dust will now drop at an increased rate from Empyrean foes. Completion of Shadow's Descent is required to be eligible for this increased rate. The rate is further increased on Empyrean Airships, and is increased further on higher elevation Airships. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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*[[Empyrean Onslaughts/saved posts|Saved posts]] |
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*[[Announcement:Empyrean Onslaughts]] |
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[[Category:Gemstones]] |
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[[Category:Ascension Hunting Grounds]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:14, 23 September 2026
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Empyrean Onslaughts is a permanent quest, which is always available as long as its prerequisites are met. Use GEM ONSLAUGHT to check whether an onslaught is currently active, where it's happening, and how much time remains. Onslaughts are timed invasion events that rotate across four Ascension hunting zones: Hinterwilds, Moonsedge, The Hive, and Sailor's Grief. When an onslaught is active, invasion portals appear in the targeted zone and transport you to the Empyrean fleet. Each onslaught runs for four hours before the fleet withdraws.
Details
In order to be eligible for event credit for the various Empyrean Onslaughts timed quests, you must first complete Shadow's Descent, which is the introductory quest for Empyrean Onslaughts and requires prior completion of a Sparkling Ascent. See that article for detailed information on the quest. Completing Shadow's Descent unlocks Gemstone Codices, the weekly/monthly repeatable quests, and the GEM ONSLAUGHT command.
Empyrean Airship Raids
Slaying Empyrean during an active Onslaught has a chance to open a swirling portal into one of the Syndicate's airships. Fighting your way upward through the ship takes you through multi-deck combat encounters connected by mechanical lifts, with progressively increasing difficulty at higher decks. Airship raids support groups of up to five adventurers.
Repeatable Quests
Four new repeatable quests offer ongoing Empyrean content, available in weekly and monthly variants. They involve hunting aboard Empyrean airships or defending the ground during an active Onslaught, and reward Gemstone Codices, experience, and fame. Check QUEST LIST for availability after completing Shadow's Descent.
Gemstone Geodes
Gemstone Geodes are a collectible drop containing two Gemstones inside. Use GEM FIXATE to shift focus to finding Gemstone geodes at the expense of other kinds of loot. When found you can then choose which of the two gemstones inside the geode to extract.
GEM Commands
- GEM FIXATE - Sacrifice a portion of your weekly silver generation potential in exchange for an increased chance of finding Gemstones and receiving them inside a Geode.
- GEM STATUS - Check whether you are currently eligible for Gemstone drops.
- GEM ONSLAUGHT - Sense the presence and location of any active Onslaught. Requires completion of Shadow's Descent.
Gemstone Codices
Gemstone Codices are one-time-use items that overwrite a property on one of your Gemstones with a new one, via the masked Gemstone Artificer.
Additional Information
System Updates
- Gem and Dust Rate Increase
Ascension Gemstones and Dust will now drop at an increased rate from Empyrean foes. Completion of Shadow's Descent is required to be eligible for this increased rate. The rate is further increased on Empyrean Airships, and is increased further on higher elevation Airships.