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A '''Player Killer''' ('''PK''') is a player that has converted to one of [[Bael'Zharon]]'s Chosen by using an [[Altar of Bael'Zharon]] or [[Eye of Darkness]].<br>
A '''Player Killer''' (PK) is a player that has converted to one of [[Bael'Zharon]]'s Chosen by using an [[Altar of Bael'Zharon]] or [[Eye of Darkness]].<br>


PKs are able to help and—unlike [[Non Player Killer]]s—harm, kill and loot other players who have also coverted. Player killers appear as red dots on the [[Radar]], hence the term “go red” as an expression for turning PK.<br>
PKs are able to help and, unlike [[Non Player Killer]]s, also harm, kill and loot other players who have also converted. Player killers appear as red dots on the [[Radar]], hence the term “go red” as an expression for turning PK.<br>


The status of player killer can be reversed or "dropped" by using a [[NPK Shrine]] such as the [[Altar of Asheron]] found in [[Trothyr's Rest]], or [[Adja's Memorial]] located in the ruins of [[Ithaenc Cathedral]].<br>
The status of player killer can be reversed or "dropped" by using a [[NPK Shrine]] such as the [[Altar of Asheron]] found in [[Trothyr's Rest]], or [[Adja's Memorial]] located in the ruins of [[Ithaenc Cathedral]].<br>


Although AC does not have content that is restricted to non-player killers only, there are some dungeons and quests that can only be accessed by a Player Killer (see below).
Although AC does not have content that is restricted to non-player killers only, there are some dungeons and quests that can only be accessed by a player killer (see below).


;Darktide
==Darktide==
* Darktide is a PvP server, everyone who plays there automatically begins as a Player Killer.
* [[Darktide]] is a PvP server. All Darktide player characters begin as player killers, and cannot change to non-player killers.
* See the [[Darktide]] server page for links to allegiances, forums and other information.
* See the [[Darktide]] server page for links to allegiances, forums and other information.


;Alternatives to Classic PK
==Alternatives to Classic PK==
* During the [[Groundswell]] event, [[Player Killer Lite]] was introduced to allow players to harm each other without the penalty of [[Vitae]] or dropping items on death.
* Introduced in the [[Groundswell]] event, [[Player Killer Lite]] allows non-player killers to temporarily harm each other without the penalty of [[Vitae]] or dropping items on death.
* During the [[From Darkness, Light]] event, [[Olthoi Play]] was introduced to allow players to jump straight into PK without first needing to acquire levels and equipment.
* Introduced in the [[From Darkness, Light]] event, [[Olthoi Play]] is a feature that gives players a way to jump straight into PK without the need to first acquire levels and equipment.


==Player Killer Quests==
==Gameplay==
* [[Derethian Combat Arena Quest]] - ''(Darktide)''
* [[The Forbidden Catacombs]]
* [[Land Control]]
* [[Land Control]]
* [[Mausoleums of Hate]] - ''(Darktide XP levers, now retired)''
* [[Water of Stasis Quest]]


;Other PK related quests
==Quests==
* [[Altar of Bael'Zharon Quest]]  - Old [[Release]] quests to turn PK.
* [[Pages of Salt and Ash]]
* [[Hollow Weapons]] -  Weapons that ignore magical enchantments.
* [[The Forbidden Catacombs]]
 
==Live Events==
* [[2000/11 - Shard of the Herald]]
:The event which led to the Hopeslayer being freed from his crystal prison. Players had to turn PK and decide whether to defend the shard or destroy it.
* [[2004/11 - The Burun Kings]]
* [[2006/06 - Rossu Morta vs Whispering Blade]]


==Dungeons==
==Dungeons==
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===Player Killer Arenas===
===Player Killer Arenas===
* [[Derethian Combat Arena]] - ''(Darktide)''
* [[Derethian Combat Arena]] - ''(Darktide only)''
* [[Derethian Combat Pit]] - ''(Darktide)''
* [[Derethian Combat Pit]] - ''(Darktide only)''
* [[Greater Battle Dungeon]]
* [[Greater Battle Dungeon]]
* [[Arena (PK)]]
* [[Arena (PK)]]
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<blockquote><font color=green>You hear distant laughter of delight and welcome, as you join the ranks of those freed from Asheron's protective shackles by Bael'Zharon.  You have become one of his Chosen, a Player Killer.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font color=green>You hear distant laughter of delight and welcome, as you join the ranks of those freed from Asheron's protective shackles by Bael'Zharon.  You have become one of his Chosen, a Player Killer.</font></blockquote>


==See also==
==Trivia==
Some past live events required players to turn Player Killer to take part or complete certain objectives.
 
* [[2000/11 - Shard of the Herald]]
:The event which led to the Hopeslayer being freed from his crystal prison. Players had to turn PK and decide whether to defend the shard or destroy it.
* [[2004/11 - The Burun Kings]]
* [[2006/06 - Rossu Morta vs Whispering Blade]]
 
==Related Articles==
* [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Trying Out the Player-Killer Lifestyle|Trying Out the Player-Killer Lifestyle]]
* [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Call Handbook/Trying Out the Player-Killer Lifestyle|Trying Out the Player-Killer Lifestyle]]


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[[Category:PVP]]

Latest revision as of 16:09, 15 January 2015

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Related topics: Player versus Player

A Player Killer (PK) is a player that has converted to one of Bael'Zharon's Chosen by using an Altar of Bael'Zharon or Eye of Darkness.

PKs are able to help and, unlike Non Player Killers, also harm, kill and loot other players who have also converted. Player killers appear as red dots on the Radar, hence the term “go red” as an expression for turning PK.

The status of player killer can be reversed or "dropped" by using a NPK Shrine such as the Altar of Asheron found in Trothyr's Rest, or Adja's Memorial located in the ruins of Ithaenc Cathedral.

Although AC does not have content that is restricted to non-player killers only, there are some dungeons and quests that can only be accessed by a player killer (see below).

Darktide

  • Darktide is a PvP server. All Darktide player characters begin as player killers, and cannot change to non-player killers.
  • See the Darktide server page for links to allegiances, forums and other information.

Alternatives to Classic PK

  • Introduced in the Groundswell event, Player Killer Lite allows non-player killers to temporarily harm each other without the penalty of Vitae or dropping items on death.
  • Introduced in the From Darkness, Light event, Olthoi Play is a feature that gives players a way to jump straight into PK without the need to first acquire levels and equipment.

Gameplay

Quests

Dungeons

Player Killer Arenas

Videos

Images

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Lore & Dialog

  • Y'leric Loredane - One of the first Isparians to escape Asheron's protections and swear allegiance to Bael'Zharon.
  • After using an Altar of Bael'Zharon:

You hear distant laughter of delight and welcome, as you join the ranks of those freed from Asheron's protective shackles by Bael'Zharon. You have become one of his Chosen, a Player Killer.

Trivia

Some past live events required players to turn Player Killer to take part or complete certain objectives.

The event which led to the Hopeslayer being freed from his crystal prison. Players had to turn PK and decide whether to defend the shard or destroy it.

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