1. What is the AOE Raid?
The AOE Raid is a custom group raid on Unique-Ps built around Area of Effect (AOE) weapons. Your party clears multiple waves of NPCs across several spots and is rewarded with unique raid loot and powerful chests.
- Designed for up to 5 players per party.
- Uses a custom overlay showing wave, timers and NPCs left per spot.
- Features three difficulties: Novice, Medium and Hard.
Each completion rewards players with raid drops and a difficulty-based raid key that can be used on a chest for additional rewards.
2. Requirements & AOE weapons
To keep the raid balanced and to avoid leeching, there are strict requirements:
- You must own an AOE weapon to create an AOE Raid party.
- You must own an AOE weapon to be invited into an AOE Raid party.
- Only players with an AOE weapon are shown in the invite list in the lobby.
Recommended:
- Your best AOE weapon (melee / range / mage).
- Strong end-game gear for your combat style.
- Plenty of supplies (food, potions, overloads, etc.).
3. Lobby & party setup
All AOE Raids start in a dedicated AOE Raid Lobby area.
- Teleport to the AOE Raid Lobby using your teleports.
- Use the AOE Raid interface to create or join a party.
- Only players inside the lobby can see and receive raid invites.
Creating a party
- Click the Create party button on the AOE Raid interface.
- You must have an AOE weapon or the creation will be blocked.
- Once created, you become the party leader.
Inviting players
- The left side of the interface shows an invite list with nearby players.
- Only players who:
- are in the AOE Raid Lobby, and
- own an AOE weapon, and
- are not already in an AOE party
- Click a name to send an invite.
Accepting or declining invites
When a player is invited, they will see a popup dialogue:
- Accept Invite – joins the AOE Raid party if:
- They are in the AOE Raid Lobby.
- They have an AOE weapon.
- The party is not full (max 5 players).
- Decline Invite – closes the popup and clears the pending invitation.
4. Waves, spots & interface
Once the leader starts the raid, your party is moved into the AOE Raid instance. The raid is built around clearing NPCs in multiple spots over several waves.
A custom overlay is displayed showing:
- Current wave number.
- Next wave timer (countdown between waves).
- Up to 5 spots with:
- Spot X: Y NPCs left while active.
- cleared when a spot has 0 NPCs remaining.
Wave flow
- Each wave spawns NPCs across one or more spots.
- Your party clears all NPCs in the active spots.
- When a wave is cleared, the overlay shows:
- Wave N cleared, and
- a countdown: Next wave in 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1.
- After the countdown, the next wave starts automatically.
If all party members die, the raid ends and you are teleported out without completion rewards.
5. Difficulties & party scaling
The AOE Raid has three difficulties, affecting NPC stats, rewards and chest keys:
- Novice – entry-level; introduces you to the raid and Chic set.
- Medium – stronger foes with Mystic Mage rewards.
- Hard – hardest version; focuses on orb stacks and large token amounts.
Party size & damage boost
The raid applies a party damage bonus depending on how many members are in your group:
- 1 player – 0% bonus
- 2 players – around 6% bonus
- 3 players – around 13% bonus
- 4 players – around 19% bonus
- 5 players – around 25% bonus (maximum)
This bonus is automatically applied while you are inside the AOE Raid instance.
Parties are limited to 5 players. Once a party has 5 members, no new invites can be sent and no further players can join.
6. Raid drop tables
When you complete the raid, each party member receives:
- 1x raid key matching the chosen difficulty.
- A roll on that difficulty's raid drop table.
Below are the main rewards and their approximate rates. Exact internal chances may vary slightly, but this gives a clear overview of what to expect.
Novice Raid drops
| Item | Amount | Approx. rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Orb | 1x | ~1 / 100 | Basic orb used in various upgrades/content. |
| Unique Orbs | 5x | ~1 / 150 | Medium stack from Novice raid. |
| Unique Orbs | 10x | ~1 / 500 | High-end stack for Novice level. |
| Chic Armour set pieces | 1x piece | ~1 / 500 each | Includes helm, body, legs, boots and gloves. |
| Legendary AOE Bow | 1x | ~1 / 750 | Strong AOE bow for ranged users. |
| 1B Tokens | 5,000x | Guaranteed common | Base token rewards from Novice runs. |
| 1B Tokens | 50,000x | ~1 / 100 | Medium token payout. |
| 1B Tokens | 250,000x | ~1 / 500 | High token payout from Novice difficulty. |
Medium Raid drops
Medium difficulty focuses on the Mystic Mage set and improved token rewards.
| Item | Amount | Approx. rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Orb | 1x | ~1 / 75 | Higher orb chance than Novice. |
| Unique Orbs | 5x | ~1 / 100 | Standard orb bundle for Medium. |
| Unique Orbs | 10x | ~1 / 250 | Big orb bundle from Medium runs. |
| Mystic Mage set pieces | 1x piece | ~1 / 500 each | Helm, body, legs, boots, gloves, cape and book. |
| Mystic Mage Staff | 1x | ~1 / 750 | Powerful mage weapon for AOE magic builds. |
| 1B Tokens | 10,000x | Guaranteed common | Higher base tokens than Novice. |
| 1B Tokens | 100,000x | ~1 / 100 | Medium token drop for Medium difficulty. |
| 1B Tokens | 1,000,000x | ~1 / 500 | Very high token payout possible. |
Hard Raid drops
Hard difficulty is aimed at late-game players and focuses heavily on Unique Orb stacks and big token rewards.
| Item | Amount | Approx. rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Orb | 1x | ~1 / 25 | High chance for single orbs. |
| Unique Orbs | 5x | ~1 / 50 | Solid orb bundles from Hard. |
| Unique Orbs | 10x | ~1 / 250 | Large stacks for end-game progression. |
| 1B Tokens | 10,000x | Guaranteed common | Base token reward for Hard. |
| 1B Tokens | 250,000x | ~1 / 100 | Nice mid-tier token stack. |
| 1B Tokens | 1,000,000x | ~1 / 250 | Massive payout from Hard runs. |
7. Raid chests & key rewards
After finishing the raid, each player also receives a raid key which can be used on one of the AOE Raid chests:
- Novice → Novice Raid Chest
- Medium → Medium Raid Chest
- Hard → Hard Raid Chest
Base chest rewards
All three chests share the same guaranteed base reward:
- Always: 1B Tokens between 1,000 and 5,000 per chest.
Extra rare raid item chance
On top of the base tokens, each chest has a chance to give an extra item from that difficulty's raid drop table again:
| Chest | Base reward | Extra raid item chance |
|---|---|---|
| Novice Raid Chest | 1,000 – 5,000x 1B Tokens | 1 / 25 chance for an extra Novice raid drop |
| Medium Raid Chest | 1,000 – 5,000x 1B Tokens | 1 / 35 chance for an extra Medium raid drop |
| Hard Raid Chest | 1,000 – 5,000x 1B Tokens | 1 / 50 chance for an extra Hard raid drop |
Chest rolls are completely separate from the raid completion roll, so it is possible to receive multiple high-value items from a single successful run (raid drop + chest reward).
8. Tips & FAQ
Recommended setups
- Bring your best AOE weapon.
- Use BIS gear for your combat style (melee / range / mage).
- For Hard mode, bring strong defensive gear and plenty of supplies.
Party tips
- Run with 3–5 players to benefit from the party damage bonus.
- Assign players to different spots so waves clear faster.
- Watch the countdown between waves to reposition early.
FAQ
Q: Can I join without an AOE weapon?
A: No. Both the party leader and invited members must have an AOE weapon. Players without one will not appear in the invite list and cannot accept invites.
Q: Do drop rates increase with more players?
A: The drop tables are fixed, but a larger party with the damage bonus can clear faster and farm more raids per hour.
Q: Why can I not invite a specific player?
A: They might not be in the AOE Raid Lobby, might not have an AOE weapon, or your party is already full (5/5).