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Quest answers, progression help and current fixes for your journey through Early Access.
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Help after the November 7 update
Find the axe, finish the conversation, and get moving again.
Where is Rufus’s Logging Axe for Hands to Spare?
Find the Logging Axe for Rufus’s Hands to Spare quest, understand the November 7 objective update, and know what to report if interaction still fails.
How do you return to Kevin after defeating Poldat?
Return to Cliffs of Madness after defeating Poldat, find the confirmed Kevin re-entry step, and separate it from other party or quest progression issues.
How much can Storage hold, and why are you still overweight?
Storage now holds 1,000 weight after the November 7 update. Learn the difference from Bag capacity and the fix for overweight status after item transfers.
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Getting started
How do you change language, and does Steam Family Sharing work?
Find the language menu, distinguish fully listed languages from provisional Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese text, and check the Steam Family Sharing rule.
What should you do first in ArcheAge Chronicles?
Start Early Access with the right server, updated client and a useful progression plan. Find focused help for Rufus, party channels, storage and startup issues.
Quests & fixes
Where is Rufus’s Logging Axe for Hands to Spare?
Find the Logging Axe for Rufus’s Hands to Spare quest, understand the November 7 objective update, and know what to report if interaction still fails.
How do you return to Kevin after defeating Poldat?
Return to Cliffs of Madness after defeating Poldat, find the confirmed Kevin re-entry step, and separate it from other party or quest progression issues.
Which quest progression problems were fixed on November 7?
Check Sunken Glory, Diamond Shores Exploration, doll quests, Phantoms and Bloodstained Note against the actual November 7 fixes before trying old workarounds.
Character progression
How do stat points and weapon Trait Points differ?
Understand all six attributes, level-based stat points and separate weapon Trait Points, including the Recommended Traits correction from November 7.
How do Coilstones and Nui Tears make your character stronger?
Get Trait Points through Raeven’s Coilstones and raise maximum HP with Nui Tears at a Nui Statue. Understand what each collectible changes before exploring.
How do you unlock the Hereafter Challenge at Hersander’s Towers?
Solve each zone’s Hersander’s Tower offerings to unlock the Hereafter Challenge. Understand the accessory reward, boss challenge and limits of published clues.
Playing together
How do you join friends and avoid blocked party progression?
Join the party leader’s channel, keep dungeon progress together, and check individual keys. Understand the difference between channel travel and server choice.
Can you transfer servers or play with friends on another server?
ArcheAge Chronicles has no Early Access character transfers or cross-server play. Choose the same server as friends and distinguish servers from channels.
Can you avoid PvP, and how do you switch channel types?
Understand Peace and Conflict channels, switching at Nui Statues, party and guild exceptions, and why prelaunch PvP bonus numbers are not a leveling guarantee.
Everyday systems
How much can Storage hold, and why are you still overweight?
Storage now holds 1,000 weight after the November 7 update. Learn the difference from Bag capacity and the fix for overweight status after item transfers.
How do you hide chat and filter its languages?
Hide the mini chat window, choose notification channels and filter Region or World chat languages using the launch settings and November 7 additions.
PC & troubleshooting
How do Escape, Revive Nearby and Go Outside work?
Use the official Escape steps when stuck, choose F or G on the updated death screen, and check the November 7 channel-exit fixes without guessing a reset.
What should you do about a black screen or anti-cheat startup stall?
Separate shader compilation from an anti-cheat stall, check the updated launch guidance, and prepare useful support details without disabling security tools.
What PC specs and storage does ArcheAge Chronicles need?
Compare the official minimum and recommended PC requirements, including 100 GB SSD storage, RAM, graphics cards and the stated 1080p performance targets.
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