As surprising as it might seem, Ogrest hasn't always been the irascible giant the Twelvians know today. Just like you, the ogre was once small, fragile, and innocent. A creature that was just a tad clumsy, certainly, but with a heart as big as the Krosmoz. Discover the story of this inadvertent "monster"…

Ogrest is to alchemy what the tarte Tatin is to desserts: a mistake, which turned into something marvelous! At least that's how it was, and still is, recounted by his creator: Otomai, the greatest alchemist in the World of Twelve.

It was in his laboratory, perched at the very top of the Tree Keeholo in the middle of Canopy Village, that Ogrest came to be. Grabbing the wrong phial, accidentally dropping a flask, or dropping brushes into potions: it can even happen to the best! And that's how Ogrest, a creature of muscle and… well, more muscles, was born. It must be admitted that it's pretty rare to have Ogrines, an ultra-concentrated form of Wakfu, running through your veins.

Otomai quickly realizes that the little ogre doesn't do things half-heartedly. Not only does he possess a dimensional stomach, which gives him an insatiable hunger, but even the littlest of his tears can, by itself, cause a gigantic tidal wave! Those two little details required extra attention and vigilance from his "Papa"…

 

Beauty and the Beastly

Despite all the love given him by Otomai and the two assistants, Stone and Rochette, the days were long, and loneliness began to plague the little creature's life. Until the day that Stone introduced him to Dathura, a doll that was plunged into a deep sleep ever since her heart, also made of Ogrine, was broken.

Ogrest didn't need more than a couple seconds to fall in love. From misadventures to blunders, it was finally thanks to his tears with extraordinary powers that her heart started beating again. 

Ogrest's Love 

A perfect, and not to mention divine, romance had started. Underneath that mass of biceps and flesh, little Ogrest was hiding a big heart. But the doll always wanted more and taking human form became her priority. She knew: Ogrest was ready to do anything to make his beloved happy. Not being in the habit of doing anything halfway, Ogrest got it in his head to do the impossible: to reunite the precious 6 Primordial Dofus to help Dathura realize her dearest wish. But the Ogrine flowing through his veins didn't mix well with the powerful dragon eggs. So much so that the twelve gods themselves were disconcerted and couldn't manage to control the "beast"!

In trying to do good, Ogrest did the worst thing: he scared Dathura who then disappeared into the abysses of time…

From Love, Chaos

Love stories generally don't end well. At least that's what most Twelvians will tell you. Beside himself with grief, the ogre ran to hide on the highest peak in the World of Twelve: Mount Zinit. There, hidden from view, he lets his tears flow and flow, and after just a few minutes, the World of Twelve transformed into a giant swimming pool!

Ogrest's Chaos 

It was a veritable deluge which would completely devastate the world's ecosystem, and lots of adventurers lost their lives. Most of the few survivors were traumatized forever. But there were some among them who were still belligerent enough to decide to do the unthinkable: go give that whiny ogre a good lesson! 

Ogrest is waiting for you! 

A new Top 5 means a new topic! In this new video, we're going to show you some of the video game references hidden away in the WAKFU universe!

At Ankama, we like to sprinkle our universe with a few cleverly thought-up word-plays and nods that are sometimes hidden right under your noses. And we'd be delighted to share our treasures with you.

Today, in this video, we're going to show you 5 of these references from your favorite online game. And this time, it's Owlie, our International Coordinator Community Manager, who will be guiding you through!

If you've found any other references that aren't in this video, let us know in the comments! We're looking forward to seeing what you've spotted in game!

P.S.

For non-French speakers, don't forget to turn on the English subtitles!

Be in keeping with the times with Xelor's Levitation Run! Until August 15^th, you'll get it as a bonus gift with any purchase of at least 10,000 Ogrines. You can also buy it directly for 5,000 Ogrines. Don't miss out!

After Iop, it's Xelor's time to shine. The month dedicated to him overlaps both July and August, so you've still got time!

A little while ago, we gave you the chance to wear the timeless Night of Times costume. Now, it's Xelor's Levitation Run - no more, no less - that's on offer! Run, or rather levitate, in the footsteps of the god of time. It's one way to pass the time, to say the least!

A bonus gift with any purchase in the Shop of at least 10,000 Ogrines, the Xelor's Levitation Run is also available for sale at 5,000 Ogrines.

Don't let this excellent offer pass you by!

FAQs:

• This means a single order totaling over 10,000 Ogrines, and not several orders' totals combined. The item will appear automatically in your basket as soon as the 10,000 Ogrines limit is reached.
• The Xelor's Levitation Run is linked to the account.

Is being a hero not quite scratching that itchy lust for power? How about feeling like a god for three days? On the beach, in your free time or over a long weekend, enjoy the most powerful booster at your convenience with a 3-day ticket*! Available in the Shop until August 15^th.

For 1,000 OG, the 3-day God Booster ticket lets you try out the most powerful booster available. And on top of that, you can activate it whenever you want (it will appear on this page) ! It's a great way to spend a long weekend or a carefree summer vacation.

The 3-day God Booster ticket is available from the Shop* until Tuesday, August 15^th (11:45 p.m. CET).

* Offer limited to one purchase per account.

La Mädrague is still ravaging the beaches of Bilbiza! And if you want to stop it, you'll have to become a mole and infiltrate the terror-sowing Sändskates. Luckily, we have just what you need to go unnoticed: the Sänd Cästle Transformation emote, yours as a bonus gift when you buy a Booster Pack! Offer valid until August 21^st.

Sändskates have invaded the beaches of Bilbiza where you were hoping to spend the summer working on your tan. But that's where we draw a line in the sand! A sea of angry adventurers has already flooded the beach to put an end to this intimidation. Maybe you should join them? Or maybe you just want to bury your head in the sand.

Until August 21st, get a Sänd Cästle Transformation emote as a bonus gift when you buy any Booster Pack!*

It's the perfect way to blend in with the enemy to bring them down.

And for those who don't want to get their hands all sandy, this emote will bring admiring glances at any occasion: birthdays, masked balls, or even at Al Howin!

Don't miss out!

FAQs:

• Offer is valid once per account. 
• The offer only applies to the following Booster Packs: Adventure 7 / 30 days, Hero 7 / 30 days  and God 7 / 30 days. Special packs such as the Summer Pack are not included.

He's the guy responsible for WAKFU's special effects, or FX as they're sometimes known: "Rain, sunshine, spells... Basically anything that shines and gives off light..."  Interview with Bastien, aka Brise-Stasis, who's currently pulling his hair out over Ogrest's FX!

Trained in 2D and 3D graphics and animation, Brise-Stasis joined Ankama in February 2012, where he very quickly learned FX design on the fly: "There was no specific training and besides, here, we work with an internal tool. I was simply told how the program works... two months before the official release! It was difficult to get the hang of it. What's more, I've since tried to train someone else on the tool who could replace me if needed... and he doesn't want to hear another word about it!"

Huppermage spell research

What have you worked on at Ankama?

Brise-Stasis: I mainly work on WAKFU's FX design but, over the last two years, I've also worked on the MMO's animation, alongside the other animators. In the meantime, I've taken part in the research for Krosmaga's FX, and I helped out on the DOFUS film: I annoyed so many people over the stadium scene.

How does your work impact players?                                                     

Brise-Stasis: Basically, if a player gets hit, I'm the one who makes sure they know about it. If Ogrest unleashes a cyclone spell, it has to look like your computer's going to be blown away, too. Without FX, this wouldn't happen. We also use it to create a particular ambiance, for example, in the cemetery.

Is it cold here or is it just me?

Who determines the FX requirements and their appearance?
Brise-Stasis: The game designers draw up a document that tells us the spell's range, its area of effect, the element, the boost, the penalty, etc. Based on all this information, I decide what it will look like. I do discuss with the game designers and animators first, though, to find out if they have a particular idea in mind. Then, I get cooking.

From concept..

...to reality!

Stasis spell research

Stasis explosion!

For example, I was asked to make a tsunami at Zinit's summit for Ogrest. But where does it come from, at a 2,000 meter altitude?! I've been working on it all morning. I'm testing a lot of ideas, which either don't work or aren't technically feasible... As a result, a lot of it ends up in the bin!

While we're on the subject of Ogrest... Does he take a lot of work?

Brise-Stasis: For a boss or monster, you have to create, on average, between ten and forty FX. But Ogrest is a special case. He's not one of those arthritic little ultimate bosses who hangs around outside his lair. It's OGREST! It's 6 meters and 500 tons of muscle powered by 6 Dofus who decorates his door steps with the weapons of the gods. A colossal boss needs colossal FX. So yes, the workload is about as huge as he is!

As petsmounts aren't allowed on the beach, make sure they don't feel left out by buying them a Summer Harness. Buy one from the Shop or get one as a bonus gift with any purchase of a Gobball War Chief!

Take advantage of these two offers to grab this colorful harness, which will put your Gobball in a summery mood and help it forget that it has to lug you around on its back for endless adventures.

Two different dates, two different offers:

•  Until Monday, August 21st 11:45 PM CEST: get the Summer Harness as a bonus gift when you buy a Gobball War Chief!

•  Until Friday, September 1st 11:45 PM CEST: grab one directly from the Shop for 3,500 OG!

Time to saddle up!

A few weeks ago, the more curious among you noticed the arrival of the pets from DOFUS Pets in the encyclopedia, and the first pets in the game… But you were quite surprised to see them with such strong bonuses – much stronger than those of the other pets.

It was actually part of a project that we have started for all pets – starting with those from DOFUS Pets – which consists of reviewing all their bonuses in order to give them a much greater impact. Indeed, over the years, WAKFU's pets had lost their luster, with bonuses that are practically anecdotal these days. We decided to bring them up to date!

Obviously, the nature of your pets won't change. If you had one that gave resistance, it will still give resistance. In such a way as to provide as many viable options as possible, you'll also notice that certain pets have come out better off than others: this is quite normal and intentional.
 

So, here is a table of your dear pets' characteristics:

Perched on top of Mount Zinit, Ogrest unleashes his chaos over the World of Twelve. You have seen it in the series and soon you will be able to experience it in the MMO!

Mount Zinit was introduced in the game throughout the first half of 2017. In order to prepare you for the 4th and final chapter, as well as introduce the world ending arrival of Ogrest, we invite you to rediscover the major changes introduced with each update on a dedicated page.

Every day at 3:00 PM CEST, a floor of Mount Zinit will be revealed with a summary of the update including videos and screenshots. For the most attentive… we hid some surprises just for you…
 

LET'S GO TO OGREST'S PAGE

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Trouble is brewing in Astrub and the Ministry of Shiny and Sparkly Things needs your help!

This is a message from the Ministry of Shiny and Sparkly Things:

Hello everyone,

Our Astrub Sewer informants were once again very helpful. They’ve uncovered that a gang calling themselves "Green Piece" is planning a sinister plot…

…to rob the Astrub Bank!!!

We need your help dear citizens! Help us catch them before they take away all the shiny and sparkly things inside!

The members of this gang are very simple to spot, they are all wearing the same costume in honor of the deity they worship: the god Sadida!

These nature loving fanatics will be roaming in Astrub for 30 minutes doing their dasterdly deed starting at:

• Phaeris on August 24 16:00 (server time)
• Remington on August 24 17:20 (server time)
• Nox on August 24 19:00 (server time)

How can I help?

• Catch them if you can by going to Astrub and take a screenshot (press F12) next to them. Your screenshot must be clear as much as possible!
• To serve as evidence, post your screenshot in the comments section of this news. You can upload your screenshot in image hosting sites such as http://imgur.com and share with us the URL.
• Only one entry per participant.

The Bounty

The Ministry of Shiny and Sparkly Things will pick 3 lucky (random) entries and reward them with the Green Piece’s costume!

Go back to school with a new look by taking advantage of 30% off class changes! Do you often wonder what it would be like to be another god's disciple? Now's the time to find out!

Every year as the summer vacation ends, you try to resurrect all those well-intentioned resolutions you made back in the new year. But forget those crazy ideas of getting fit, taking up a new sport, and learning to play the didgeridoo. If you want real change, you can have it! 

Starting today until August 27th 11:59 PM CEST, you can enjoy 30% off class changes!

Rather than spending on a new haircut, aim higher and completely transform yourself from head to toe!

Maybe you took a break from playing, you're tired, or you're simply drawing a blank… and now you can't quite remember your Ankama login ID. Well, not to worry – there are a few ways to get back on track!

TEXT MESSAGES: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR MANAGING YOUR ANKAMA ACCOUNT

Boss Smasher is the monthly meet-up for anyone who wants to outdo themselves! Once a month, we're giving you a chance to stand out from the crowd in a dungeon adventure unlike anything you've seen. It goes without saying that you won't just be resting on your laurels!

On the program for this round: YeCh'Ti'Wawa's Kennel using the Adjustable Level Sytem (competitive mode) with a minimum of Stasis level 15. 

Are you hungry for success and eager to push past limits? If you're sucessful, you will win a new exclusive title "Pooch Spotter"!

Starting this month we've added a new prize, an animated Haven Bag Kit with the dungeon boss as its theme. So expect new titles and animated Haven Bag Kits in the coming Boss Smashers!

At the end of the year, you'll get a reward that will depend on the number of bosses you've defeated. Amongst the prizes on offer there will be an exclusive costume and pet!

So, get ready and complete this mission from the 27th of July 00:01 (server time) to the 30th of July 23:59 (server time) for the fifth in a long series of Boss Smashers!

• Every player who participated will receive a reward at the end of the grand event depending on the number of Boss Smashers that they have completed:
  • From 1 to 4 Boss Smashers: surprises
  • From 5 to 7 Boss Smashers: an exclusive pet
  • From 8 to 10 Boss Smashers: an exclusive costume
• The event rewards are not dropped by the boss, they will be injected to your account approximately 2 weeks after the event period.

With the start of Season 3 getting closer by the minute, what could be more fashionable - or more natural - than to put on a King of the Forest costume in honor of this exciting event? From now through September 1st, get it as a bonus gift with a pack of Ogrines, or pick it up at the Shop!

It's been rumored that the Sadida Kingdom will be facing some tough times in Season 3 of the WAKFU animated series, coming very soon to a TV screen near you. Show your support by wearing the most iconic outfit of all: the King of the Forest costume!

To get it, there's no need to go running off every which way… The two ways we've come up with are more than sufficient!

•  ONE WAY: Get it as a bonus gift when you buy a pack of at least 11,000 OG*.
•  ANOTHER WAY: Take advantage of the flash sale in the Shop and pick it up for 3,000 OG.

Starting to hear the call of the forest yet? Ready to branch out with a heroic new look? Well then, chop chop! Pick up this costume before it's gone! It's available from now until Friday, September 1st 11:45 PM CEST.


FAQs:

• The costume is unlinked.
• The promotion is available for the web Shop only.
• Ogrine packs vary from country to country. The costume appears in the purchase process before payment is confirmed. 

Update 1.55 has unlocked the latest Ultimate Boss – Ogrest! We are issuing a challenge to all Twelvians to be the first of your server to triumph over him!

As an adventurer, you have waited for this moment your whole life! Now you can finally give a good spanking on this ogre whose outburst ravaged your beloved world. Strengthen your armor and sharpen your blades, this fight will be tough!

While battling Ogrest, a damage counter is displayed. This time, we are not asking for you to be the first survivors, but to be the first to reach a certain level of damage. To win this challenge, you need to be the first group of your server to deal 2,000,000 or more damage to Ogrest!

Ogrest is for players level 200 and rewards 36 new items including:
 

• 1 relic obtained via a new quest
• 1 relic earned via an achievement
• 28 equipment dropped depending on your damage to Ogrest (see the devblog)
• The Primordial Set (consisting of 6 equipment) available at the dungeon token machine
• 2 decorations and 1 background book via achievements as well as the 9 pieces composing the statue of Ogrest

To give you a bit more insigt, Ogrest has

• 6 different phases
• 10,000,000 HP!

Here is some of the equipment that you can redeem via the dungeon token machine

Event: Server First - Ogrest

• The event is open for Nox, Remington, and Phaeris players
• Form a full party which can be composed of your friends, guildmates or even Heroes.
• Once you have reached the 2,000,000 or more damage mark at the end of combat, post a screenshot of the reward UI in this thread, along with each of your group member's character name, forum name, guild, and server
• The dev team will verify the entries. The first group per server deemed valid by the dev team wins! 
• The first 100 players of the Ogrest Ladder Board will be verified as well by the dev team at the end of September

• 1 x Milimoowolf Set
• 1 x Hero Booster Pack 30 days
• 1 x Title: Savior of the World of Twelve
• 1 x Costume of choice between Buffalo Soldier or PeeVeePee

• 1 x Title: Guardian of Equilibrium

• If you used the Heroes System, the Heroes Booster Pack will  be credited once per account
• The title, costume, and set are linked to the account and will be credited once per character
• Ogrest is available to players with a Booster Pack

While Ogrest does have an obnoxious tendency to dominate center stage, he's not the only guest in Update 1.55 – far from it. Sure, he may be the main course. But the side dishes are nothing to sneeze at either: rebalancing, redesigns, rewards, and interfaces… There's no shortage of new features to sink your teeth into!

For the complete menu with all the juicy details, check out the changelog!

But if you're really starving for a taste, here's a little appetizer

• Pet redesign
• New interface for professions
• Fusion of the three Weapons Master professions
• New rewards in end-of-season chests
• Redesign of the Riktus, Crackler, and Field Plants families
• A new spell mechanic that the Srams are going to love…

All in all, it should be enough to keep you busy until your next trip up Mount Zinit!

Welcome to the new update!

The plot

Every story has a beginning… For WAKFU, it all started when the World of Twelve got drowned in the tears of a despaired ogre. Nowadays, Ogrest has a become a terrible legend and the Ultimate quest for the adventurers of WAKFU. But if you knew how it all started...

On a faraway island, Otomai carries out yet another magical experiment... which fails! Well, it’s not a complete failure, as it produces Ogrest, a very special baby ! Boasting incredible strength and an equally huge appetite, this little ogre will learn very quickly that he is different from other children. Wandering alone one day, he meets Dathura, a Sadida doll, and it’s love at first sight! Unfortunately, his new love falls victim to an evil that plunges her into a deep sleep. Listening only to his heart, Ogrest sets off on a search for an antidote!

Boss Smasher is the venue for anyone who wants a challenge! We're giving you a chance to stand out from the crowd by clearing a designated dungeon using the Adjustable Level System (competitive mode). It goes without saying that you won't just be resting on your laurels!
 

Mission Brief
 

• Boss: Kya, Missiz Freezz 
• Dungeon: Ambassador's Wing
• Stasis Level: 15 and above (in competitive mode, using the Adjustable level system)
• Duration: August 31 (after the hotfix) to September 4 11:59 PM server time

The Loots

Are you hungry for success and eager to push your limit? If sucessful, you will take home 

• A new exclusive title, "Back From the Dead"  
• An animated Haven Bag Kit with the dungeon boss as its theme. 

So get ready and complete this mission in a long series of Boss Smashers!



FAQ:

• The event rewards are not dropped by the boss. They will be awarded to your account approximately 2 weeks after the event period.

Some of you probably spent the summer reviewing the classics by watching Seasons 1 and 2 and the special episodes of WAKFU the series, which aired on Netflix. If so, you're all ready to see the next part of the adventures of Yugo, Amalia, Percedal and company! To make you a true expert in this field, the latest issue of Gamakna offers extra reading material all about the series!
 

Summary: Gamakna #3

WAKFU MMO

• Ogrest: A KO for Chaos
• Enio Code
• Log Book - Jonquille

WAKFU SEASON 3

• Adamai, the Sidekick
• The Characters Who Are Going to Surprise You
• Cosplay for the WAKFU Animated Series
• Log Book - Ntamak

WAKFU SEASON 3 SUPPLEMENT

• Video: Seasons 1 and 2 + Special Episodes
• Video: Trailer for Episodes 1 to 5
• Exclusive Clip from Episode 1
• WAKFU Behinde the Scenes
• Oropo's Tower: A Minigame at Every Level!

As well as
 

COVER

ILLU: XA

EDITORIAL

ILLU: Ancestral Z
 

DOFUS PC

• Dragon Eggs and Primordial Quests
• More Dofus Means More Fun!
• Log Book - Simsoft

DOFUS TOUCH

• Yawn, Mobile GD
• My Hearty Party
• Nyom's Spot
• Log Book - Kokillette

DOFUS PETS

• Otomai: in Ogrest's Shadow...
• Japan Expo Adopts DOFUS Pets
• Log Book - Talentyre

SURPRISE!

A new video format: Ankama WIP

KROSMAGA

• Simo, the Paladir Sniper
• What's New with Necros and Paladirs
• Krosmaga at ESWC: A Recap
• Log Book – Adrian

KROSMASTER

• Dewit Versus Ysu: Dueling with the World Champion
• WAKFU the Animated Series, Season 3: Quiet Please, Sculptors At Work!

BOARDGAMES

• Stellium: Reach For the Stars
• Monster Slaughter: On the Road Again
• Log Book - PH

EDITIONS

• New Releases: WAKFU the Animated Series Transmedia and the "Quai des Bulles" Festival
• Previews: WAKFU the Animated Series Season 3 Artbook
• Log Book - Elise

MINIGAMES

• Drag 'n Boom: Golden Years of Fiery Passion!
• Minigames by a Mini Team of Big Hitters!

NEW VIDEOS: DRAW ME… A YUGO

HIDDEN CODES

ADDITIONAL ILLUS: Maba

Note for Wakfu: As the initial planning of the year changed, we decided to postpone the PvP tournament to 2018 in order to enjoy the changes after the dedicated update.

Download via the Windows Store
 

 

A new Top 5 means a new topic! In this new video, we're going to show you some of the video game references hidden away in the WAKFU universe!

At Ankama, we like to sprinkle our universe with a few cleverly thought-up word-plays and nods that are sometimes hidden right under your noses. And we'd be delighted to share our treasures with you.

Today, in this video, we're going to show you 5 of these references from your favorite online game. And this time, it's Owlie, our International Coordinator Community Manager, who will be guiding you through!

If you've found any other references that aren't in this video, let us know in the comments! We're looking forward to seeing what you've spotted in game!

P.S.

For non-French speakers, don't forget to turn on the English subtitles!