Instances

An instance is a Dungeon or Boss in which players must be in parties to attempt to complete. Generally multiple instances can occur at once, where each party must partake in a series of challenges or fights in order to complete the instance and earn rewards.

Instances are generally good ways of finding precious resources, and unique items that hold special qualities.

Attempting Instances
In order to attempt an instance, the starting player must be in a party which dictates who can enter the instance created. All instances have 30 seconds before they begin, which allows party members to enter the instance and attempt it with the leader.

Death
If a player dies in an instance, they will be returned to the lobby where their equipment will degrade by 10%. Players can re-enter the instance if the instance allows players to rejoin after their death.

If the player possesses a Death Scythe when they die, a charge will be used and their equipment will not degrade.

Dungeons
Dungeons are a type of instance that generally focus around exploration, puzzles, parkour and combat. They are generally longer than boss fights, however are generally easier than the boss fight of that particular level.

Dungeons are generally the preludes to boss fights of that rank, and offer lore insight into the boss. They also reward players who successfully complete the dungeon with items used to begin a boss instance of that tier.

Instead of requiring an item to complete, dungeons offer a cooldown system in which players must wait a certain period of time before attempting the dungeon again.

Bosses
Bosses are the second type of instance, and revolve around a singular fight against an entity or entities. They are generally shorter than dungeons, but are more difficult.

Bosses are generally undertaken after a player completes a dungeon of the same rank, as the primary focus of that tier. They also reward players differently than dungeons, and the player with the most damage dealt will earn more spoils than the others. However boss fights introduce unique items which change gameplay and enhance your character.

In order to be attempted, players must obtain a Boss Instance Item which are obtained a number of ways. This item is consumed once the instance is created (only 1 item is required per party).