Weekly Buffs
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Weekly Buffs
Weekly Buffs are ongoing, Alliance-wide bonuses determined by the total gold within each Alliance’s Alliance Gold Coffer. These buffs apply for a full week and refresh automatically during the Weekly Reset.
Overview
- Weekly Buffs represent your Alliance’s economic strength.
- They scale directly with the Gold Coffer’s total balance.
- Buffs are permanent for the week and active for all Alliance members.
- Buff strength varies depending on the Alliance’s chosen Economic Policy from the previous week.
Buff Categories
Each Alliance benefits from three primary Weekly Buffs:
| Buff Type | Base Value | Maximum Value | Source Policy | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Area Buff | 1% | 5% | Crafter’s Policy | Increases crafting skill gain rate in all Alliance crafting zones. |
| Merchant Stock Bonus | 5% | 25% | Merchant Policy | Improves vendor stock quantities and restock frequency in Alliance towns. |
| Dungeon Buff | 5% | 25% | Hunter’s Policy | Boosts Gold, Rare Loot, and XP drops in your Alliance’s weekly dungeons. |
Economic Policy Ratio
The chosen Economic Policy determines how the Gold Coffer’s total is distributed between the three buff types.
| Economic Policy | Crafting Area Buff | Merchant Stock Bonus | Dungeon Buff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafter’s Policy | 40% | 30% | 30% | Prioritizes skill gain and production efficiency. |
| Merchant Policy | 30% | 40% | 30% | Focuses on trade, vendor restocks, and economic strength. |
| Hunter’s Policy | 30% | 30% | 40% | Emphasizes dungeon exploration, loot, and PvE income. |
- The remaining 10% of each week’s Gold Coffer is transferred into the Silver Coffer to fund Militia Games and temporary buffs.
Buff Scaling
Buff progression is determined by the Gold Coffer total at the time of the Weekly Reset.
| Gold Coffer Total | Buff Strength (% of Max) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 25,000 | 25% |
| 25,001 – 50,000 | 50% |
| 50,001 – 100,000 | 75% |
| 100,001 – 200,000 (Overflow Limit) | 100% |
- Your Alliance’s **priority buff** (based on policy) grows 2x faster than the other two.
- When the Gold Coffer reaches 100,000 gold (50% of the overflow limit), the priority buff reaches full strength.
Strategy
- Coordinate Economic Policy votes to align with your Alliance’s weekly goals.
- Donate gold or increase vendor activity to strengthen your Alliance’s coffers.
- Dungeon buffs rotate weekly — check the Weekly Dungeon Selection page for current assignments.
Developer Notes
- Base and maximum values are subject to tuning during Beta 2.
- Buff scaling uses exponential smoothing to prevent sudden drops between weeks.
- Weekly Buffs and Temporary Buffs are balanced together to maintain consistent gameplay pacing.
See also: Alliance Gold Coffer, Silver Coffer, Militia Games, Weekly Reset, Economic Policies
