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Welcome to Albion Online, a sandbox MMORPG where you can forge your own path! Whether you want to be a warrior, crafter, trader, or gatherer, this guide will help you get started. Starting Your Journey Choose Your Starting City: - You begin in one of five cities (Thetford, Fort Sterling, Lymhurst, Bridgewatch, or Martlock). Each has unique resources nearby. - Tip: Pick based on your preferred playstyle (e.g., Lymhurst for magic users, Bridgewatch for warriors). Complete the Tutorial: - Follow the questline to learn basics like combat, gathering, and crafting. - Youll receive a free T3 (Tier 3) horsedont lose it! Understanding the Basics Gear & Progression Destiny Board: Your skill treeunlock new tiers by earning Fame (XP). - Combat (PvE/PvP), Gathering, Crafting, and Farming branches. Gear is Everything: No fixed classesyour gear defines your role (e.g., plate armor = tank, cloth = mage). - Start with cheap T3 gear until youre comfortable. Economy Player-Driven: Almost everything is crafted by players. - Buy/sell items on the Marketplace (right-click items to check prices). - Focus on one gathering/crafting skill early to make silver. Making Silver (Currency) Gathering: Mine, chop, skin, etc. Higher tiers = better profits. - Use Learning Points (LP) to speed up gathering progression. Faction Warfare: Join your citys faction for PvPvE and rewards. Dungeons: Solo/group dungeons drop loot and silver. Crafting/Refining: Buy low, craft/refine, sell high (check market prices). Safe vs. Dangerous Zones Blue/Yellow Zones: Safe (no full-loot PvP). - Yellow zones have knockdown PvP (you dont lose gear). Red/Black Zones: Full-loot PvP. Higher risk = better rewards. - Use cheaper gear until youre confident. Roads of Avalon: Randomly generated zones with high-tier resources. Joining a Guild Why Join?: Access to territories, group content, and protection. Look for: Newbie-friendly guilds with no tax/low requirements. - Check the official forums or Discord. Tips for Survival Always Carry a Mount: Prevents gankers from dismounting you easily. Bank Frequently: Store valuables in city banks. Scout Before Gathering: In PvP zones, check for enemies first. Use Cheap Gear: Dont risk expensive sets until youre experienced. Goals for New Players Reach T4 gear (balanced for PvE/PvP). Earn 1M silver for a financial cushion. Try all activities (PvP, dungeons, crafting) to find your niche. Final Advice Watch YouTube Guides: Channels like Lewpac or BigLipsMcGee help. Ask in Chat: The community is generally helpful. Have Fun!: Albion is about freedomplay your way. See you in the Black Zone! Need more details? Ask about specific topics like builds, guilds, or PvP!

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About This Game

Welcome to Albion Online, a sandbox MMORPG where you can forge your own path! Whether you want to be a warrior, crafter,...

Key Features

  • Massive open world with diverse environments
  • Rich storyline spanning multiple expansions
  • Challenging dungeons and raids
  • Player vs Player combat systems
  • Guild system for team play
  • Extensive character customization
  • Regular content updates

Latest Expansion: The War Within

Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.

Game Information

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Genre: MMORPG
Players: Massively Multiplayer

Subscription Plans

$14.99/month Monthly
$41.97/3 months Quarterly
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Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 / AMD FX 8300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB SSD space

Player Reviews

EpicGamer42
December 15, 2024
5.0

Amazing expansion!

The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.

RaidLeader99
December 12, 2024
4.0

Great raids, some bugs

The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.

Latest News & Updates

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Patch 11.0.5 Now Live

Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.

December 14, 2024 Blizzard Entertainment
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Holiday Event: Winter's Veil

Celebrate the season with special quests, unique rewards, and festive activities throughout Azeroth. Event runs until January 2nd.

December 10, 2024 Community Team