In TERA, the Free2Play graphical sensation from Korea, a 20-story tower named “The Pinnacle of Fear” is coming soon. The developers at Bluehole have come up with something special: The heroes of Arborea encounter familiar faces – it’s a showdown against a selection of killer bosses that players thought they had defeated and really didn’t want to see so soon again.
This all feels like an All-Star match or a superhero movie, where the best come together and launch a celebrity firework.
This is how the Pinnacle of Fear works
In a group of 5 players, up to 20 challenges await, and each higher level means: It gets tougher and it’s not for small Popori. In most rooms, you will encounter bosses, but there are also some creative time events and BAM orgies (Big-Ass-Monsters) that you must master. This is designed to provide variety.
Those who make it to the end will face a queen who has returned stronger than ever. Hardcore players and those who strive to be know immediately who we’re talking about. No wonder: here, it takes more than just 7 cat lives, some Elin will think. Of course, the loot gets better the more you dare and accomplish. Treasures await such as unique skins, mounts, upgrade items, and of course, armor.
The first 15 challenges: Let’s go to Kelsaik
In the first 15 rooms, you’ll initially fight against ugly Kumas or the dino-like basilisk BAMs. That should serve as a warm-up. Relatively early, you will also face Akasha, a fallen goddess who sits on a spider and controls it against you. You had to defeat this boss during the leveling phase back then.
As you progress, you will also encounter Thulsa or Killian, the final bosses from the “Ebony Tower” and “Labyrinth of Terror”. They were only recently used for farming. Will they regain their former strength?
The highlight is undoubtedly Kelsaik, who is returning for the second time and wants to measure himself against the players again. Before Kelsaik had to be defeated in a 20-player raid, he was a true, true tough endgame challenge in a 5-man dungeon. This scenario could become a reality again here. The alternating ice and fire debuff phases will likely drive some groups to despair. Those who don’t defeat him will at least get to see something, because Kelsaik is truly a feast for the eyes.
Details for phases 1-15:
- 5-player instance of level 65
- Entrance: Storm Level of Westonia
- Normal to very high difficulty
- 15 challenges with 3 treasure chests
- 1 entry per character | 2 for TERA club members
- If all group members are dead, the challenge is considered lost.
The next levels up to 20 – Shandra Manaya, the b*tch is back
Addressing the Argon Queen, who would also look good as an alien in the movie “Species”, with such a bad word might sound a bit harsh. But it doesn’t come from nowhere. Who doesn’t fondly remember the regularly appearing 3 death rings, the power phase starting at 50%, and her complete meltdown at 6%? For weeks, groups struggled with her and earned this infamous nickname in numerous Teamspeak sessions. Interestingly, the Argon Queen’s attacks in the tower are said to be even faster, nastier, and deadlier.
However, before the final battle takes place, you must first defeat bosses like Meldita. You know, that laser show with the multiplying peni…, eh worms, that reproduce!
Details for challenges 16-20:
- 5-player instance of level 65
- Entrance: Storm Level of Westonia
- Extreme difficulty
- 5 challenges with each choice between loot or the next level
- Entry only with access cards from the depths/storm fleet/pinnacle of fear 15
- If all group members are dead, the challenge is considered lost
When will the “Pinnacle of Fear” be released? In the US version, the “Dreadspire” is being launched today, and a post was made yesterday on tera.enmasse.com. The EU version from Gameforge will follow in the coming days. Anyone interested in further details about the individual levels should check the official blog post on tera.gameforge.com.
Update 03/26/2015: The patch has been live since 11 AM German time for the European version of Gameforge.
Anyone who wants to check out the free-to-play action MMO can sign up here on the official website, download the client and get started. More information can be found on our theme page for TERA.
