Overview
Battlegrounds 3.0 modernizes the classic BG loop into a fast, lobby-friendly competitive system. The match pool rotates automatically, the queue can be opened through the client interface or NPCs, and each match uses clear team colors, score tracking, and restricted BG/WoE consumable rules.
Entry LevelAll active Battleground modes require level 80 or higher.
Match StartQueues start at 12 total players, normally forming 6v6 teams.
RotationThe active arena rotates every 2 minutes while idle, and can move on after a match finishes.
Team BalanceThe queue tries to keep teams job-balanced so one side does not stack the same roles.
AFK HandlingAFK players are announced after 30 seconds and removed after 60 seconds.
Combat TuningBG maps use PvP-specific damage tuning for normal attacks, skills, magic, and misc damage.
Player focus: The system is built to get you from town to match quickly. Queue, confirm, enter, play the objective, then spend your badges at the Battleground Room shops.
Joining Battlegrounds
You can enter the Battleground flow from a town recruiter, the Battleground Room, the client queue interface, or direct commands. The queue supports solo, party, and guild entry, so casual players and organized groups can both participate.
Maroll Battle Recruiter
Use the recruiter to join the queue directly or warp to the Battleground Room.
| Town | Coordinates | Facing |
|---|---|---|
| Prontera | prontera 123,83 | 3 |
| Morroc Ruins | moc_ruins 75,162 | 3 |
| Al De Baran | aldebaran 146,109 | 3 |
| Geffen | geffen 109,66 | 3 |
| Payon | payon 189,105 | 3 |
| Lighthalzen | lighthalzen 153,86 | 5 |
| Rachel | rachel 149,138 | 3 |
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Battleground Room NPCs
The Battleground Room is the shared hub for team NPCs, reward exchange, and consumable supply purchases.
General Guillaume
Blue team commander. Located at bat_room 160,159.
Prince Croix
Red team commander. Located at bat_room 160,140.
Erundek
Equipment and reward exchanger. Located at bat_room 160,150.
Telma
BG and WoE supply exchanger. Located at bat_room 160,148.
Match Types
The live AoY Battleground pool contains nine modes. Each one is level 80+, uses Guillaume vs. Croix teams, and rewards match participation through War Badges.
| Mode | Map | Primary Goal | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConquestQueue ID 6 | schg_cas06-08, arug_cas06-08 | Break castle objectives and win the attack or defense phase. | 20 War Badges for a win, 10 for a loss. |
| Capture The FlagQueue ID 7 | bat_b02 | Steal the enemy flag and bring it home. First team to 2 captures wins. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
| Stone ControlQueue ID 8 | bat_b04 | Control stones and turn captures into team score. First team to 99 wins. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
| Team Death MatchQueue ID 9 | bat_cc | Drain the enemy team lives through coordinated kills. Each team starts at 50. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
| BossniaQueue ID 10 | bat_cc2 | Capture the Balance Flag to make enemy guardians vulnerable, then defeat 3 guardians. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges, plus 3 per guardian defeated. |
| RushQueue ID 11 | rush_cas01-04 | Race through castle pressure points and break the Emperium before the enemy does. | 20 War Badges for a win, 10 for a loss. |
| DominationQueue ID 12 | bat_a04 | Capture and hold the North, Center, and South bases. First team to 99 wins. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
| Triple InfernoQueue ID 13 | region_8 | Defeat enemies, collect skulls, and sacrifice them at your team totem. First team to 50 wins. | 20 / 10 / 10 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
| Eye of StormQueue ID 14 | bat_a02 | Control North and South bases while running the neutral flag for bonus score. First team to 99 wins. | 5 / 3 / 3 War Badges for win, loss, or tie. |
Commands
| Command | Use |
|---|---|
@joinbg 0 | Join as a solo player. |
@joinbg 1 | Join with your current party. |
@joinbg 2 | Join with your guild group. |
@reportafk <player> | Report an inactive teammate during a match. |
@leader <player> | Pass Battleground team leadership to another player. |
@order <message> | Send a team order when you are the Battleground leader. |
@listenbg | Toggle Battleground announcements. |
@guildskill <EC/RS/RG/BO> | Use enabled guild-style team skills inside Battlegrounds. |
@guildskillinfo | View available Battleground guild skill information. |
@bgrank | Open Battleground ranking information. |
@woerank | Open War of Emperium ranking information. |
Badges and Rewards
Battlegrounds use three badge currencies. War Badges are the main match payout currency, while Bravery and Valor Badges are accepted by the equipment shop and Telma's BG supply bundles.
Supply bundle purchases give the full listed bundle amount. BG supplies are reserved for Battleground maps, and WoE supplies are reserved for War of Emperium maps.
Erundek Equipment Exchange
Erundek exchanges Bravery and Valor Badges for battlefield weapons, armor, accessories, and field consumables. Use the barter window to confirm the exact badge cost before buying.
Telma Supply Exchange
Telma handles restricted supply bundles. BG supplies accept Bravery, Valor, or War Badges at 1 badge per bundle. WoE supplies use War Badges with separate bundle pricing.
| Supply | Bundle Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Condensed White Potion | 150 |  100War Badge |
 Blue Potion | 150 | 100War Badge |
 Glistening Coat | 50 | 30War Badge |
 Bottle Grenade | 100 | 60War Badge |
 Acid Bottle | 100 | 60War Badge |
 Cobweb | 300 | 80War Badge |
 Poison Bottle | 5 | 10War Badge |
 Yellow Gemstone | 80 | 20War Badge |
 Red Gemstone | 70 | 15War Badge |
 Blue Gemstone | 60 | 10War Badge |
 Speed Potion | 100 | 100War Badge |
Player Interface
The BG 3.0 interface focuses on clear queueing, confirmation, scoreboard visibility, and equipment validation before entering a match.
