Weather in Areldor is dynamic: it changes every 1-3 hours. The current condition is shown by an icon in the game menu. Weather applies temporary buffs or debuffs that affect all players, monsters and activities across the whole continent.

Clear / Partly Cloudy / Cloudy

Description: the neutral, “default” state - from a clear sky to solid but dry cloud cover. The sun may shine, hide behind clouds, or be fully obscured by a gray veil.
Impact: no restrictions - ideal for travel, trade, hunting and resource gathering. This is a “standard” day in Areldor.

Light Rain / Rain / Rain & Thunder / Thunderstorm

Description: any form of precipitation - from light drizzle to a full storm. Creates obstacles for many activities.

Effects:

• Roads become muddy and slippery: +25% to movement cost.
• Outdoor work is less comfortable: -5% to resource gathering efficiency.
• During hunting there is a direct risk of injury from lightning, falling branches or sudden floods: defense and resistance reduced by 5% in PVE locations.
• It’s especially pleasant to stay warm by the hearth and craft - inspiration and focus increase: XP for the Blacksmith and Tailor skills +10% when crafting equipment.
• Dungeon runs in the “Eternal Run” mode are easier and more inspiring during rain: experience and gold from dungeons +10%.
• In the Risk Zone, heavy rain weakens protection and survivability: defense and resistance reduced by 10%.

Windy

Description: wind lifts dust and sand, hits face and body, forcing travelers to work harder to keep balance and direction; it also affects hunting and ranged accuracy.

Effects:

• Wind makes travel harder: +15% to movement cost.
• Outdoor resource work becomes uncomfortable: -5% to resource gathering efficiency.
• Gusts make accurate strikes more difficult but blow away the hunter’s scent, making prey less cautious: Strength and Intelligence reduced by 5%, total number of detected enemies +10 in PVE locations. To receive the bonus to number of detected enemies, the hunt must be conducted for at least 30 minutes in windy weather.
• Strong wind makes “Eternal Run” dungeon exploration more tense and thrilling: experience and gold from dungeons +5%.
• In the Risk Zone, powerful gusts disrupt enemy coordination and senses: enemy stats reduced by 15%.

Snow

Description: snowy cover slows movement and hides trails and tracks - affecting travel and tracking.

Effects:

• Travel off cleared routes becomes very slow: +20% to movement cost.
• Outdoor work suffers greatly due to snow: -15% to resource gathering efficiency.
• Cold slows enemy movement but also weakens the hero: Endurance reduced by 15%, total number of detected enemies +20 in PVE locations. To receive the bonus to number of detected enemies, the hunt must be conducted for at least 30 minutes in snowy weather.
• Staying warm by the forge inspires crafting: XP for the Blacksmith and Tailor skills +15% when crafting equipment.
• Dungeon exploration during snowfall feels cozy and focused: experience and gold from dungeons +5%.

Clear Night / Cloudy Night

Description: at night landmarks are harder to see; the world becomes mysterious and simultaneously more dangerous - nocturnal creatures grow stronger.

Effects:

• Night travel is more difficult: +35% to movement cost.
• Outdoor work worsens because of darkness: -10% to resource gathering efficiency.
• Under the stars the hero blends into the dark and becomes nearly unnoticed, but night creatures gain strength: Dexterity +10% for the hero, enemy stats +30% in PVE locations.
• Crafting at night is risky: 35% chance of breakage - all resources are consumed but the item is not created. If crafting succeeds, XP for the Blacksmith and Tailor skills +35%.
• Night dungeon runs carry an air of mystery and higher rewards: chance to find equipment +10%.
• In the Risk Zone, deep darkness enhances stealth but empowers hostile creatures: Dexterity +10% for the hero, enemy stats +40%.

Watch the weather icon in the menu and plan your activities: embark on long journeys during clear weather, and focus on crafting equipment or exploring dungeons during rain or snow.

The current effects of the weather on your activities can be viewed directly on the activity’s page.