[b]Where to get started[/b]
To get started on this journey you just need to open up your Hero menu (F1) and go to the Achievement tab, here you will find a new section for Combat Mastery and can track your progress and plan out your next goals.
You can also head down to War's Retreat to speak with War about Combat Mastery.
[b]How does it work?[/b]
Launching with this update is a whole slew of new Combat Achievements alongside several previous achievements being moved into this system. These Achievements are generally split into three main categories: [b]Kill Speed, Kill Count[/b] and [b]Mechanical[/b] achievements.- [b]Kill Speed - Defeat a boss within a timeframe.[/b]
- [b]Kill Count - Defeat a boss a certain number of times[/b]
- [b]Mechanical - Defeat a boss in a specified way such as avoiding being hit by a specific boss mechanic.[/b]
- [b]Unorthodox - Complete the encounter in an 'unorthodox' way, such as not resolving mechanics[/b]
- [b]Perfect - Complete the encounter in a 'perfect' way, such as avoiding all avoidable boss mechanics[/b]
War's Blessing Tier 1:
- Quick Access to the central Sarcophagus during the Barrows Encounter.
- 5% increased chance of activating Reaper's Choice
- 1 free attunement for War's boss portals per day
- 5% increase to earned Marks of War
War's Blessing Tier 2:
- No longer require kill count for all God Wars Dungeon encounters (excludes Nex)
- Your kill count requirement for all God Wars Dungeon 2 encounters are reduced by 50%. This stacks additively with any reputation rewards from the Heart of Gielinor.
- Your Sign of Life cooldown is reduced by 50%
- 10% increased chance of activating Reaper's Choice
- 2 free attunements for War's boss portals per day
- 10% increase to earned Marks of War
War's Blessing Tier 3:
- Ability to choose which rotation is active during the following encounters:[list]
- Barrows: Rise of the Six
- Araxxor
War's Blessing Tier 4:
- Ability to choose which rotation is active during the following encounters:[list]
- Vorago
This feature will assist you in tackling some of the more specialized achievements tied to these bosses!
Also Wars Grimoire? What is that?
New to [b]War’s Retreat[/b] is [b]War’s Grimoire[/b], a handy tome that lets you swap between your unlocked spellbooks! Like many of the retreat’s amenities, the Grimoire is unlocked by defeating bosses—specifically after reaching [b]750 boss kills[/b]. Once unlocked, you can easily switch spellbooks, and upon reaching [b]Tier 3[/b] in [b]War’s Blessing[/b], you’ll also be able to change your unlocked prayers.
Additionally, one of [b]War’s Clan Representatives[/b] has arrived at the retreat to take over some of War’s more mundane tasks. They’ll decant your flasks and blubbers and sell challenge gems on War’s behalf, freeing up War for more important matters!
[b]Improving the War-drobe[/b]
One of our key design goals for Combat Mastery Achievements was to create visually striking rewards that players would be proud to show off. We aimed for something reminiscent of the Completionist capes, with their extensive checklist of requirements, but without overlapping in the same item slot. Instead, we focused on two slots that offered both flexibility and strong visual impact: the necklace and aura slots. Players can earn six cosmetic necklaces (one per tier) and two cosmetic auras (Master and Grandmaster) by completing all achievements within a given tier. Unlike War’s Blessing, which is unlocked through point accumulation, these rewards are tied directly to completion of all the achievements in a tier.[b]Combat Mastery Auras[/b]
Those who reach the pinnacle of combat by completing the Master and Grandmaster achievements will be rewarded with unique auras, serving as a bold testament to their power and skill!
[b]Wars Medallion [/b]
Wear the symbol of War with pride! Each completed tier unlocks a new color: [b]Blue for Easy, Green for Medium, Red for Hard, and Purple for Elite.[/b]
And for those who conquer the [b]Master[/b] and [b]Grandmaster[/b] tiers, you'll unlock exclusive versions to match your powerful auras!
[b]Chat Badges[/b]
Want to make a bold statement in your chats? With [b]Combat Mastery Achievements[/b], we're introducing [b]two new chat badges[/b]—one for [b]Master[/b] and another for [b]Grandmaster[/b].
You can activate these badges by speaking with [b]War[/b], and they won’t just appear in your chat log—they’ll also be visible in your [b] examine[/b], ensuring everyone can recognize your prowess!
