With [url=https://albiononline.com/news/realm-divided-part-ii-coming][b]Realm Divided Part II[/b][/url] launching on [b]February 23[/b], the [b]Bandit Assault [/b]is being reworked to align with the broader Faction Warfare revamp introduced in Realm Divided. Rather than standing apart as a separate activity, Bandit Assaults now use the same [b]Province [/b]and[b] Supply [/b]systems that shape Faction conflict across the Royal Continent.
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This major overhaul opens the event up to every type of participation, from small skirmishes to large, coordinated battles. As the fighting escalates, individual actions snowball into Faction-wide conflict, building toward explosive Fortress finales in the red zones.
Phase One: The Red Zones Ignite
When a Bandit Assault begins, Caerleon takes control of the Outposts in [b]all five lethal Provinces[/b]. While Fortress and Province ownership remain unchanged, [b]Caerleon now fully joins the fight[/b], competing alongside the Royal Factions for placement and rewards. From that moment on, every Faction races to generate [b]Bandit Assault Supplies[/b] through Faction Warfare activities across the red zones.
During this phase:
- [b]Faction Camps[/b] and [b]Faction Chests[/b] appear across all red-zone Provinces
- Bandit Assault Supplies are earned through familiar Faction Warfare activities, including: [list]
- Capturing [b]Outposts[/b]
- Clearing [b]Faction Camps[/b]
- Opening [b]Faction Chests[/b]
This opening phase is designed as a multi-Province scramble, where activity across all red-zone Provinces matters and every contribution helps shape the final outcome.
Phase Two: The Final Stand
As the event progresses, the conflict intensifies. In the second phase, the Bandit Assault narrows its focus to just[b] two red-zone Provinces[/b], drawing all Factions into a decisive confrontation that will determine the final rankings.
During this phase:
- Two [b]non-adjacent Provinces[/b] are selected at random
- [b]Bandit Assault Supply generation[/b] in these Provinces is significantly increased
- Other red-zone Provinces no longer contribute to the Bandit Assault score or grant the buff
Multiple Factions can assault the same Fortress at once, leading to chaotic, multi-sided battles as attackers race to break through the defenses before the chests unlock. Defenders benefit from the Fortress layout and fortifications, but no Faction is guaranteed safety!
