We’re once again partnering with Zizaran for another 10-day Class Gauntlet event which will start on July 31st PDT. For the first time ever, this event will also be available on consoles! Racers will need to endure some of the most challenging conditions Wraeclast can throw at them in order to survive the Merciless Gauntlet.

Players participating in the console versions of the event will not be eligible for points or bounties from the PC version of the event.

The Event will take place in a Hardcore Solo Self-Found Mercenaries Event League with a range of dynamic damage and life mods as well as some other surprises… Good luck Exiles!

Information, Start Time and How to Join

The following modifiers will be active and apply to monsters and bosses:

Area Level 1-45

• 20% less Damage Taken
• 20% Increased Damage
• 10% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed
• 2 Additional Projectiles
• 20% Elemental Penetration

Area Level 46-67

• 30% less Damage Taken
• 30% Increased Damage
• 30% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed
• Monsters Have 100% Increased Area of Effect
• 30% Physical Damage as Extra Chaos

Area Level 68-72

• 20% less Damage Taken
• 20% Increased Damage
• 20% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed

Area Level 73-77

• 25% less Damage Taken
• 25% Increased Damage
• 25% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed

Area Level 78-83

• 30% less Damage Taken
• 30% Increased Damage
• 15% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed

Area Level 84 (Excluding tier 17 maps)

• 150% Increased Unique Monster Life (from 100% last time)
• 40% Increased Damage
• Shaper Apparitions (instead of Sirus Apparitions)

Area Level 84 (Tier 17 only)

• No Additional Modifiers
• T17 bosses drop 5 fragments

Area Level 85+ (Uber Bosses)

• 60% Less Damage Taken (from 50% last time)
• 125% Increased Damage (from 100% last time)
• 40% Increased Attack, Cast and Movement Speed
• 3 Additional Projectiles
• Monsters have 50% Increased Area of Effect (from 30% last time)
• Shaper Apparitions (instead of Sirus Apparitions)
• Consume Additional Portal on Entry

The Gauntlet will be held as an Event League that is available to all players during the event by selecting the event in the left side of the character select screen.

Start time: 3PM July 31st PDT or Jul 31, 2025 6:00 PM (EDT) in your local time. The event will last for 10 days. A countdown is available here.

Mercenary Rule

Doryani’s Prototype will be disabled from the Gauntlet. It cannot drop or be chanced.

Console Prizes

Everyone who defeats Hillock will receive a Gauntlet Glove Effect that will keep track of the highest level you reach in Gauntlet Events. If you manage to complete the campaign you’ll also receive a Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box!

The Merciless Gauntlet event on consoles is separate from the event on PC and not eligible for the PC prize pool.

Where to Watch

You can catch exciting moments from the event by checking out Zizaran’s Youtube Channel for highlights!

Zizaran and Steelmage will also be joining forces to cast the Merciless Gauntlet this time. You can find out the schedule for this here.

Special thanks to community members Faderon, MrMadakey, Ultimativ, Skryah, OMGItsJousis and Viyro for their contributions to this event.

Good luck to all those participating!