Enter the Nexus
🔥 Official Launch: August 8th @ 6pm EST 🔥
How to Connect
Server IP: 135.148.136.179
Port: 9000
Your definitive guide to our brutal world. Find power, avoid death, and earn glory in the Nexus.
Progression System
- XP Rate: XP is reduced by 50% for slower, meaningful progression.
- Percentage Based Rewards: Most quests scale XP rewards by level, rewarding active play over macroing.
- Max Level: Capped at 275.
- Starter Bonuses: Free 96-slot backpack and Throne Of Destiny Pre-Order gem on character creation.
- Retail Feel: Retail casting behavior, improved melee and archery based on best-in-class custom servers.
- Force Materialization: Logging in or portaling forces materialization for 6 seconds.
- Vitae: Max vitae penalty is capped at 20%.
- Account Limits: Max 3 accounts per IP. VPNs are Disabled. 15 characters per account.
- Account Exceptions: Special exceptions may be made for multiple players on a single ip.
- PvP Adjustments: Cleaving is disabled, rare gems cannot be used in PVP, and consumable chug rate is reduced.
- Tinkering Lotto: Randomized chances for enhanced results while tinkering.
- Character Limit: Each account can create up to 15 characters.
- Account Policy: Max of 3 accounts per IP. VPNs are not permitted.
The First Steps
- One-Way Tutorial: Start by Speaking to Asheron or Bael'Zharon to Choose your Path!.
- Unique Items: You will be rewarded with unique items for completing the NEW training academy..
- Gift of the Gods: Upon leaving the training academy, you will receive a complimentary set of Level 8 buffs.
- Character Boost: All new characters start at Level 20 with high-quality Pathwarden armor (AL 250) and Foci augmentations automatically applied.
- Starter Weapon: You will begin with a Nexus Weeping Weapon based on your trained skill.
- Bypass: Optionally talk to Jonathan if you're a mule to skip this entirely.
Unique Gameplay Systems
Arena System
- Event Types: Compete in 1v1, 2v2, Free-For-All (FFA), and Group matches.
- Smart Matchmaking: Considers level tiers and prioritizes existing fellowships for team events.
- ELO Ranking: Your performance contributes to a server-wide ELO rating.
- Observer Mode: Watch live matches safely and invisibly.
- Rotating Maps: Fight in a variety of arenas like the Icebox, The Drowned Pit, and Gladiator's Arena.
Dynamic Invasions
- World Events: Killing mobs has a chance to trigger a massive invasion in one of 17 different towns.
- Mini-Bosses: A powerful mini-boss will spawn, requiring players to band together to defeat it.
- Valuable Tokens: The boss drops a limited number of tokens that can be turned in to the Clerk of Nexus Deeds in Simiran for exclusive rewards.
Town Control
- Allegiance-Based: Work with your allegiance to capture and control key towns across Dereth.
- Zerg Limits: Town captures are capped at 5 allegiances to promote fair competition.
- Valuable Rewards: Holding a town provides a steady income of Nexus Tokens for your allegiance.
- No Vendors: Town control vendors have been removed to balance the economy and reduce zerg incentives.
Casino & Gambling
Uber-Stakes Gambling Gems
A high-risk, high-reward currency to gamble in the Vault located at casino PVP ONLY.
The Pit Boss
Located in the PvP-only Uber-Stakes Den, the Pit Boss takes your Uber-Stakes Gambling Gems for a roll at incredible rewards.
The Forge of Souls
Wager your Experience or Luminance on a 50/50 bet. Win and double your offering; lose and the Forge claims it all.
Danky the Terrible and Other Gamblers
Challenge this spoiled brat to a coin flip. Bet 5 MMDs on heads or tails for a chance to double your money or speak to the other npc's for other gambling options
Wheel of Fortune
Take a daily spin (20-hour timer) for a chance at great rewards. For players level 150+.
The Jester
A valuable NPC for non-PKs. Trade 1 Uber-Stakes Gambling Gem for 2 Nexus Tokens, no PvP required.
Quests & Dungeons
Quests & Progression
50+ Custom Quests
Explore unique, server-exclusive storylines and progression paths.
Structured Leveling
With Withered Camps removed, progression is focused on questing and exploring diverse content.
Dungeons
5 Different XP Shrine Dungeons (PVP ONLY)
Variying in different level. They have Randomized entries to prevent drop camping.
Red Vaults (150+)
A challenging PvP-only dungeon on Hopeslayer's Reach.
Various dungeons for all levels
Sanctum of Chaos (180+).
Venom Tusker Den .
Sanctum of Chaos (XP Shrines and High Level Virindi) .
Plus many more.. .
Key Hubs & Zones
Calfadar Village
A central quest hub open to all players. It's home to over 20 NPCs, a lifestone, and portals to key hunting areas. This is the only place where Legendary Keys can be pulled.
Key NPCs:
- Halzar (Spec/Unspec/Stat Gems)
- Sargren (Luminance Augmentation Gems)
- Bound Arbiter (Boxed Nexus Tokens)
- Gorvax the Devourer Portal
Plus much more
Simiran
A major convenience hub where many important NPCs have been consolidated to save you time running across the world.
Key NPCs:
- Clerk of Nexus Deeds (Invasion Rewards)
- Laurauna (Aun Tumerok Quests)
- Marid & Monroe (Stipend Rewards)
- Scriveners of Item Magic (Portal Spells)
Plus much more
Hopeslayer's Reach
The primary PvP island Accessible via portals in the Town Network and major towns.
Key Features & NPCs:
- Bloody Olthoi Dungeon (Lv 150+ PvP Dungeon)
- The Blood Pit Level 150+ Harbinger Dungeon
- Threxil the Master-Mage (Nexus Deathshards)
- Lots of custom monsters with insane difficulty
- Along with 20+ Other Npc's , Chests and more
- Quintessence The Buffbot(Stand near him for free random buffs)
Plus much much more
Nexus Gambling Den
A dedicated Gambling Zone where you can gamble almost anything
Key Features & NPCs:
- The Pit Boss inside Vault of the Nexus
- Gamble your Uber-Gems for a chance at awesome rewards PVP only 140+
- Jester - Trade your Uber-Gems for Nexus Tokens if you don't want to go in the vault.
- Forge of Souls - Gamble your XP and Luminance with The Forgemaster
- Multiple Gambling NPC's for MMDs, Uber-Gems and more
- Portal available in most locations
Plus much more
Custom Items
Nexus Deathshards
A high-risk, high-reward currency item sold by Threxil and Martine the only 2 Remaining Master-Mages in Dereth..
You will be able to use the infinite Master-Mage gem given to you on spawn or go to Hopeslayers Temple (PVP Zone) to purchase these.
Legendary Keys
Now drop valuable T8+ loot, making them highly sought after. They can only be pulled in Calfadar Village.
Hundreds of Custom Items
Speak to The Bound Arbiter to spend Nexus Tokens. Dozens of Vendors in various locations as well.
The Eternal Stone
A quest-earned relic that grants infinite mana. Tap into endless power, forever.
Content Creators
Main Creators Captain and Quinton
Quinton is the main content creator next to myself. This wouldn't of been possible in this time-frame without him.
He has made roughly 30-40% of the content on the server and works hard every day.
Twisted Heat
Twisted mostly takes his time creating quality quest chains that will be appreciated for years to come.
Lethal
Created some of the funnier content on the server some quests and a few other bits of content.
Dread Privateer
Made the Island and some other content that is now knows as Hintenfau.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to everyone who goes above and beyond to better the server and come up with ideas and create bug reports. You know who you are.
Nexus Server Rules & Conduct Policy
To report a rule breaker or issue, open a ticket in the Discord support channel to reach the Nexus Admin Team.
- IP Limit: A maximum of 3 accounts per IP address. VPNs are not allowed. Exceptions may be granted in special cases.
- Character Limit: Up to 15 characters per account.
- Enforcement: All penalties are time-limited and subject to administrative review. Captain has final say.
Conduct Violations
- Using PvP macros or Metas in PVP Dungeons
- Exploitation or Cheating of any kind
- Failure to Report Exploits or Game Breaking Bugs
- Using racial slurs
- Harassment or personal attacks
- Inflammatory or disruptive behavior as judged by staff
Exploitation & Cheating
We take fair gameplay seriously.
To ensure a competitive and fun experience for all players, the following behaviors are strictly prohibited:
- Exploiting game mechanics, bugs, or unintended behavior in any form
- Using cheats, bots, or automation tools to gain an unfair advantage
- Failing to report known exploits or game-breaking bugs to staff
- Running 3rd-party software that manipulates the game client (e.g., Blink, Picker) We have an Alpha anti-cheat and will detect use.
Note: Tools such as War Detect and plugin suites like Defiance or FOG are however not going to be policed.
Disciplinary Progression
- 1st Offense: Verbal or written warning
- 2nd Offense: 24-hour mute
- 3rd Offense: 24-hour ban
- 4th Offense: 1-week ban
Repeat offenses may trigger a Nexus Admin Team vote. Any serious case involving illegal activity or excessive real-life info will be handled case-by-case.
Account Sharing Disclaimer
Sharing your account is strongly discouraged. You assume full responsibility. The Nexus Admin Team will not resolve disputes, item loss, or rollback requests related to shared accounts.