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| − | [[Heroes' Ascent]], also known as '''HA | + | [[Heroes' Ascent]], also known as '''HA''', is a continuous global tournament between teams of 8 players from all over the world. Teams compete in several arenas in sequence before finally meeting in [[The Hall of Heroes (arena)|the Hall of Heroes]], where they may win valuable [[loot]]. |
Every victory in the Heroes' Ascent (except the Elite Zaishen Battle) awards [[Hero (title)#Acquisition|Fame]] to the victorious team, which progresses their [[Hero (title)|Hero Title Track]]. | Every victory in the Heroes' Ascent (except the Elite Zaishen Battle) awards [[Hero (title)#Acquisition|Fame]] to the victorious team, which progresses their [[Hero (title)|Hero Title Track]]. | ||
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==Arenas== | ==Arenas== | ||
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==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
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[[Balthazar faction|Balthazar's Faction]] and Fame can be obtained from Heroes' Ascent. | [[Balthazar faction|Balthazar's Faction]] and Fame can be obtained from Heroes' Ascent. | ||
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| + | * Players will also receive a [[Hero's Zaishen Strongbox]] after each 3 consecutive wins. | ||
* Winning in the [[The Hall of Heroes (arena)|Hall of Heroes]] also gives every player in the team a chance to open the [[Chest (Hall of Heroes)|Chest]]. | * Winning in the [[The Hall of Heroes (arena)|Hall of Heroes]] also gives every player in the team a chance to open the [[Chest (Hall of Heroes)|Chest]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*[[Burial Mounds]] and [[Scarred Earth]] used to host 6 teams of 8 players each, for a total of 48 players, making those areas the most populated non-town instances in Guild Wars history. | *[[Burial Mounds]] and [[Scarred Earth]] used to host 6 teams of 8 players each, for a total of 48 players, making those areas the most populated non-town instances in Guild Wars history. | ||
*The global tournament used to be located in the [[Crystal Desert]] at the [[Tomb of the Primeval Kings]] ("tombs"). The Tombs were renamed to Heroes' Ascent and moved to the new [[Battle Isles]] during the Factions PvP Preview Event. | *The global tournament used to be located in the [[Crystal Desert]] at the [[Tomb of the Primeval Kings]] ("tombs"). The Tombs were renamed to Heroes' Ascent and moved to the new [[Battle Isles]] during the Factions PvP Preview Event. | ||
| + | **For this reason, Heroes' Ascent is also sometimes known as "Tombs" or "Tombing", usually by people who participated in PvP in the old location. However, "Tombs" more commonly refers the the aforementioned outpost and the set of 4 explorable areas than can be accessed from it. | ||
*The party size changed several times: In the [[Game updates/20061005|October 5th 2006 update]] it was set to 6 players and reverted on [[Game updates/20070329|Friday, March 29, 2007]] game update to 8 players again. | *The party size changed several times: In the [[Game updates/20061005|October 5th 2006 update]] it was set to 6 players and reverted on [[Game updates/20070329|Friday, March 29, 2007]] game update to 8 players again. | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 30 April 2012
This article is about a mission. This name is also used for an outpost and a Zaishen mission.
| Heroes' Ascent | |
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| Campaign | Core |
| Region | The Battle Isles |
| Party size | 8 |
Arenas
The Hall of Heroes has 9 Arenas, 1 qualification round and 1 waiting area:
- The Elite Zaishen Battle
- The Underworld
- Fetid River
- Burial Mounds
- Unholy Temples
- Forgotten Shrines
- Golden Gates
- The Courtyard
- The Antechamber
- The Vault
- The Hall of Heroes
Additionally, the following maps are currently out of rotation:
Rewards
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| Balthazar faction | |
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| Unique kill | 40 |
| Victory | 200-800 |
| Flawless | 200 |
| Fame | |
| Victory | 1-40 |
- Players will also receive a Hero's Zaishen Strongbox after each 3 consecutive wins.
- Winning in the Hall of Heroes also gives every player in the team a chance to open the Chest.
Notes
- You may bring up to two henchmen into this mission.
- International districts usually contain higher concentrations of players than other districts.
- Tips for getting into teams:
- Having higher ranking in the Hero title track may help as rank discrimination is often used.
- Having more campaigns and more skills unlocked for use will expand your build possibilities.
- Try to learn and use more popular/requested builds and/or professions.
- Play with your friends, guild or other players close to your rank.
Trivia
- Burial Mounds and Scarred Earth used to host 6 teams of 8 players each, for a total of 48 players, making those areas the most populated non-town instances in Guild Wars history.
- The global tournament used to be located in the Crystal Desert at the Tomb of the Primeval Kings ("tombs"). The Tombs were renamed to Heroes' Ascent and moved to the new Battle Isles during the Factions PvP Preview Event.
- For this reason, Heroes' Ascent is also sometimes known as "Tombs" or "Tombing", usually by people who participated in PvP in the old location. However, "Tombs" more commonly refers the the aforementioned outpost and the set of 4 explorable areas than can be accessed from it.
- The party size changed several times: In the October 5th 2006 update it was set to 6 players and reverted on Friday, March 29, 2007 game update to 8 players again.
| Locations in the Battle Isles | |
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| Ports, towns and outposts: | Great Temple of Balthazar • Guild hall • Zaishen Menagerie • Costume Brawl (Hidden; Halloween festival only) |
| Cooperative missions: | Embark Beach (Quest) |
| Challenge missions: | Zaishen Challenge (outpost) • Zaishen Elite (outpost) |
| Arenas: | Random Arenas (outpost) • Codex Arena (outpost) • Heroes' Ascent (outpost) |
| Explorable areas: | Isle of the Nameless • Isle of the Nameless (PvP) • Zaishen Menagerie Grounds |
| Landmarks: | Forbidden Path |
