TERA news » This Week in TERA: September 16–22

Some of TERA's most fearsome dungeon bosses roam the open world, beginning Thursday, September 19, and lasting until Thursday, October 3.

Bosses spawn within a 5-hour timeframe, twice per day—from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT, and again from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. PDT.

The list of bosses—and where they are normally found—includes:

• Hellgrammite—Gossamer Vault (Hard)
• Nightmare Kylos—Grotto of Lost Souls (Hard)
• Nightmare Imperator—Shadow Sanguinary (Hard)
• Nightmare Pahoegar—Shadow Sanguinary (Hard)
• Nightmare Lakan—Velik's Sanctuary (Hard)
• Nightmare Mutated Perimos—Velik's Sactuary (Hard)
• Nightmare Lachelith—Ruinous Manor (Hard)
• Nightmare Antaroth—Antaroth's Abyss (Hard)
• Nightmare Argog—Red Refuge (Hard)
• Nightmare Krakatox—The Abscess (Hard)

The bosses roam and respawn in the following zones (on all channels):

• Celestial Hills
• Aurum Road
• Balder's Refuge
• Granarkus
• Plain of the Damned
• Seeliewood
• Darkquaver Woods
• Spring Valley
• Frost Reach

These roaming bosses drop useful items like Crafter's Cures, Item XP Boosts, Smart Dyad Structure, On Fire Effect, On Ice Effect, and Veteran Guardian Crate. They may also drop a Companion Loot Box.

Weekly Vanguard Bonus—Increased Player XP and Item XP

You'll earn increased Player XP and Item XP when you complete Vanguard Requests, from Tuesday, September 17 at 4 a.m. PDT, and continuing until Tuesday, September 24.

Weekend Battleground Spotlight

From Friday, September 20 at 3 a.m. PDT, and continuing until Monday, September 23, you’ll earn increased Bellicarium Credits from Corsairs' Stronghold, Shore Hold, and Gridiron.

Strongbox Jackpot ending

Strongbox Jackpots end when maintenance begins on Tuesday, September 17. See last week's News Post for all the details on the amazing Jackpot rewards.

Demon's Wheel Event Dungeon ending

The Demon’s Wheel event ends on Thursday, September 19. Until then, you can still log in each day to receive 10 free Demoros’s Mysterious Keys. For more information, check out our forums.

Guardian Legion Bonus: Skill Advancement and Skill Optimization Rewards

Starting August 30, completing Guardian Legion missions provides additional rewards of Skill Advancement and Skill Optimization Scrolls.

Rootstock and Pond Faire

Visit the Freeholds from now until Tuesday, October 1 and explore the joys of Rootstock's open-air market. Or perhaps you might want to wander the festive marshlands of the Tuwangi Mire for the annual Pond Faire.

During the festivals, you can make a potent Battle Dishes, complete achievements, earn cool pets (like Pinkie, Rainie, or Rusty), or possibly even acquire the elusive Moonsilk Carpet mount.

Have You Tried the En Masse Launcher?

Just a reminder: TERA is available through the En Masse Launcher, and the first time you log in through it you’ll get a fistful of cool in-game items:

• Fiery Blue Halo (30 Days)
• Riding Skill: Tantor (30 Days)
• Personal Crafter's Cure ×10
• Haste Coin I (3 Hours) ×5
• Superior Noctenium Elixir ×15

Changes in the TERA Store

Starting Thursday, September 19, the Dyeable Summersilk Loot Box, Summersilk Robe, Red Fan Hairpin, and Red Personal Parasol make their debut, offering some breathtaking new fashion for both male and female characters. These costumes will only remain in the Store until October 10th.