Shadow Priest Class Skin

Clarion | Thursday, October 22, 2026

Priest Class Skin: Shadow Priest

This Mogloween, a brand‑new class skin descends into the world… the Shadow Priest! A figure once touched by divine radiance, now twisted by the very darkness they sought to banish. Channel corrupted light, wield forbidden power, and step into battle as a herald of fallen grace.

Golden embers still flicker within the shadow, a reminder of the Light that once guided them, now warped and consumed. The glow isn’t purity anymore… No... instead, it’s the last echo of a sanctified soul that's betrayed its original purpose

Embrace the darkness. Command the shadows. Become the Shadow Priest.

Greenguard Regional Plate Set

We held a poll to see which regional set should drop next, and the plate set took a commanding lead! The Greenguard Plate set now drops throughout all Greenguard content! But with it come two sets of warrior-themed swords: a variant with a shield, the shield by itself, and the shield as a back accessory! That means next week we will be launching the leather set along with the rogue-themed weapons.

Class Balance Update

Mage / Curse Weaver

Reasoning: Mage hasn’t been living up to its class fantasy. Starter classes shouldn’t feel weak simply because they’re available at the beginning; players should choose a class based on its playstyle and identity, not because they feel forced to upgrade into something else.

Rune Siphon, the Mage’s Cross Skill, also wasn’t functioning well with the class that unlocks it, especially since Mage lacked passive mana regeneration. Enabling mana regeneration helps the class feel more complete and prepares it for Loot 2.0, where Resource Regeneration is planned as a modifier that can drop on items.

Meteor Volley locks the player in place, and its damage didn’t justify the commitment. We had two options: allow movement during the cast or significantly increase its damage. For now, we’re trying a damage increase to make the ability feel more impactful.

Mages and Curse Weavers can now regenerate mana in combat outside of Ice Aspect
Rune Siphon
- Now regenerates mana for Mages
- Resource gain multiplier increased from 2x → 4x
- Duration increased from 3s → 6s
Meteor Volley / Cursed Assault
- Rank 5 damage increased from 300% → 500%
- Rank 10 damage increased from 400% → 800%

Paladin / Starlight Paladin

Reasoning: Paladin functions as a support‑leaning class, with Sanctify providing healing and Holy Shield offering protection for yourself or allies. The class design reinforces this by granting an extra stack of Ardent Virtue when either ability is used on an ally. However, Paladin’s support capability has not been performing as well as intended.

We want support and healer roles to feel more impactful as we prepare for gearing and design changes with Loot 2.0. Our long‑term goal is for a party to feel genuinely excited when a Priest, Paladin, or any other current or future non-damage-focused class joins, because of the utility they bring.

To help achieve this, Ardent Virtue now stacks up to 5, and Paladins can generate stacks through auto attacks by reaching 7 hits. This gives Paladins a reliable way to build Ardent Virtue outside of cooldowns and improves solo performance. The odd stack count also adds more decision‑making when managing Ardent Virtue, instead of the previous pattern where casting both defensive abilities always resulted in a clean set of 4 maximum stacks. This encourages players to use defensive skills when they are needed rather than strictly for Radiant Blade setup.

Paladins often run out of mana in longer encounters (Think Mythic Mortis) even when played correctly. To address this, consuming Ardent Virtue now restores 1% mana. Values may change (already looking at bringing it down to .25% mana).

To support these changes and bring Paladin in line with its role, Sanctify’s healing has been increased so Paladins can perform the archetype of a party healer or off-healer more effectively.

Changes:

Ardent Virtue / Starlight
- Maximum stacks increased to 5
- Every 7th Auto Attack now applies a stack
- Consuming a charge now restores 1% mana
Sanctify / Starfield
- Healing increased to 15% at Rank 4
- Healing increased to 25% at Rank 7

Broomstick Mounts

If you open the Premium Travel Shop, you'll find a selection of Broomstick Mounts just in time for the Mogloween season! Take flight and unleash your inner witch or wizard.

Black Regal Halo

I saw players requesting an additional Regal Halo to match the new promotional wings. Your request has been granted! A new Regal Halo has been added to the Regal Halo shop for Daily Bosses.

Umbral Ascendant Wings

The Umbral Ascendant Package delivers exceptional value for players who want to stock up on Dragon Crystals and unlock an exclusive, prestige cosmetic set.

For $99.99 USD, you receive:

• 35,000 Dragon Crystals + 17,500 Bonus Dragon Crystals: A total of 52,500 Dragon Crystals, giving you more than double the value of purchasing the $49.99 pack twice.

• Umbral Ascendant Wings: A striking, premium cosmetic designed to stand out in any battle or town hub.

• Exclusive in‑game title: “Umbral Ascendant.” A rare title that marks your character as one of the elite.

This package is built for players who want maximum value and a signature look that sets them apart from the crowd.

Inventory Expanded (Again)

We’ve increased the maximum amount of Bag Space you can purchase by 500, giving players a lot more room to breathe. If you’re running out of space during quests, farming sessions, or seasonal events, you can now pick up additional slots directly from your inventory screen. Just hit the plus icon in the bottom‑left corner and choose a package of 1 or 10 Bag Spaces, each costing 200 Dragon Crystals. It’s a simple quality‑of‑life boost that makes managing your gear, crafting materials, and collectibles much easier.

Pumpkin Smasher Limited Time Shop

We've added two variants of the monthly promo to the Limited Time Shop. Check out the Blue Pumpkin Smasher and the Candy Pumpkin Smasher (and their house item variants) before they leave the shop at the start of next month.

Monthly Promo: Pumpkin Smasher

The Pumpkin Smasher has smashed through, breaking onto the scene as this month’s promo lineup. Mogloween-themed pumpkiny goodness is yours when you purchase any package from the Upgrade Shop. Guardians also get a bonus RAW variant. These hammers will be available until the first update of next month.

Battle on,

Clarion and the AdventureQuest 3D Team