More Artifact Updates!
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With the new addition of the Artifact XP Packs, the Devs have made more updates to the Artifacts System in the most recent Hotfix:
- The amount of Artifact XP acquired through gameplay (dropped Nth Metal) has been increased by 50%.
- The amount of Artifact XP included in the Artifact Starter Pack (Marketplace) has been increased.
- The Nth Metal Detector (Marketplace) now rewards more Artifact XP per use and has had its cost reduced to 50 Daybreak/Marketplace Cash.
- Artifact XP is no longer sold for Marks by Constantine in the HQs.
To avoid confusion, we'll break down each bullet point so everyone is on the same page.
- The amount of Nth Metal you get in drops is increased by 50%, not the actual XP within the Nth Metal.
- The Artifact Starter Pack had the Nth Metal inside of it increased. Before, this item you buy on the Marketplace would allow you to select an Artifact that you don't already own. You would receive Nth Metal and the Catalysts needed to level it up to Rank 40. NOW, the Nth Metal has been increased and more Catalysts are given in order to level your chosen Artifact to Rank 80. The price of this Starter pack has not changed. It is still 1800 Daybreak/Marketplace Cash for Non Members and 1620 Daybreak/Marketplace Cash for Members. This how now become possibly the best bang for your buck if you're looking to get an extra Artifact.
- The Nth Metal Detector's price dropped SIGNIFICANTLY. It was 200/180 Daybreak/Marketplace Cash for Non-Members/Members but has DROPPED to 50/45 Daybreak/Marketplace Cash. Mepps has also confirmed the Tooltip and Description are not updated as it says nothing but once used it says +125% in the Current Effects. He didn't say how much it was increased but that it was a huge increase. Now that these are super cheap and even more effective, its best to buy these at every chance you get to get the most out of your playtime and Nth Metal farming. This is also the best item for Free to Players to become Premium. You need to spend 5 dollars to become Premium and buying 10 of these will get you there and help you level your Artifacts. The effect of it lasting 1 hour is unchanged.
- John Constantine in the HQs will no longer sell the 2 Nth Metal types. These 2 items were a waste of Marks of Victory. Whether or not the Devs place all the Nth Metal back on this Vendor at a much more reasonable is a "wait and see" but they just gave us a buff on the Nth Metal Drops and a huge change to the Nth Metal Detector so we should be good for the time being.
Mepps also answered a few questions from the Artifacts XP Pack Announcement Thread which he stated these XP Packs are not tradable so they wont be placed on the Broker. These XP Packs WILL work for the Double XP Weekend (hoarders start of engines). he also hinted that we could see the Ranks go beyond Rank 160 but in his words, "Plans are subject to change".
To switch gears, as a Reminder from the news the other day, the Golden Exobytes will be going away and the last day to acquire them will be August 30th. After Server Restarts on August 31st, the "Building a Power Base" Mission will not give the GBs any longer and will give a standard low amount. How much they actually are is unspecified but don't be that person to find out. Complete the mission on or before August 30th in order to get the Exobyte Cache. Place it in your Inventory or your Bank and wait til you get to CR224 to get the most XP out of them.
How do you feel about the Artifact changes? Let us know! Find more information on the Artifact Guide in the Database Section!