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	[[File:Low_Hardcore_Armor_Set.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|A traditional Hardcore Mode armor set.]]		[[File:Low_Hardcore_Armor_Set.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|A traditional Hardcore Mode armor set.]]
	[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], or '''Hardcore Death Penalty''', is an option available for players seeking an additional challenge. To turn on or turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], find the signpost next to the well in the town of [[ProjectGorgon:Serbule Keep]].		[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]], or '''Hardcore Death Penalty''', is an option available for players seeking an additional challenge. To turn on or turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]], find the signpost next to the well in the town of [[ProjectGorgon:Serbule Keep\|Serbule Keep]].

	While [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] is active, characters will begin to accumulate XP in the [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Living]] skill.		While [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] is active, characters will begin to accumulate XP in the [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Living\|Hardcore Living]] skill.
	=== Hardcore Death Penalty ===		=== Hardcore Death Penalty ===
	When death occurs to a character in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], in addition to being presented with the Respawn options that character has unlocked, some items in the inventory of that character will be marked as broken. Broken items will not be usable until fixed, and are marked in the inventory with a red line. Equipment and consumables can both become broken, but Quest items will not break. To repair an item, it must be taken back to the location where it was broken, such as the character's tombstone.		When death occurs to a character in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]], in addition to being presented with the Respawn options that character has unlocked, some items in the inventory of that character will be marked as broken. Broken items will not be usable until fixed, and are marked in the inventory with a red line. Equipment and consumables can both become broken, but Quest items will not break. To repair an item, it must be taken back to the location where it was broken, such as the character's tombstone.

	If a character with broken items is unable to reach its tombstone before the tombstone vanishes, the items can still be restored to working order at that spot! If a broken item is clicked on, it will display a value of how far away from the character's current point the item was broken.		If a character with broken items is unable to reach its tombstone before the tombstone vanishes, the items can still be restored to working order at that spot! If a broken item is clicked on, it will display a value of how far away from the character's current point the item was broken.
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	* If a character is resurrected by another character, their items will not break.		* If a character is resurrected by another character, their items will not break.
	=== Hardcore Mode Bonuses ===		=== Hardcore Mode Bonuses ===
	Characters who have opted to participate in Hardcore mode will receive additional bonuses and abilities not attainable by normal characters. Some pieces of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment]] can only be worn by Hardcore characters. Certain interactable objects across [[ProjectGorgon:Alharth]] will only respond to Hardcore characters.		Characters who have opted to participate in Hardcore mode will receive additional bonuses and abilities not attainable by normal characters. Some pieces of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment\|Equipment]] can only be worn by Hardcore characters. Certain interactable objects across [[ProjectGorgon:Alharth\|Alharth]] will only respond to Hardcore characters.
	; [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation]]		; [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation\|Teleportation]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] grants access to the Level 0 [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation]] recipe '''Recall Beginnings (hardcore).''' This recipe allows teleportation to the start of a zone without the need for any ingredients.		* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] grants access to the Level 0 [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation\|Teleportation]] recipe '''Recall Beginnings (hardcore).''' This recipe allows teleportation to the start of a zone without the need for any ingredients.
	==== Hardcore Interactable Objects ====		==== Hardcore Interactable Objects ====
	; [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]]		; [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk\|Gazluk]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters can accept the blessings of [[ProjectGorgon:Tast]] through an altar at the center of Gazluk City, granting a 10% buff to max health and max power. The buff is lost only on death.		* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] characters can accept the blessings of [[ProjectGorgon:Tast\|Tast]] through an altar at the center of Gazluk City, granting a 10% buff to max health and max power. The buff is lost only on death.

	==== Hardcore Mode Equipment====		==== Hardcore Mode Equipment====
	[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] grants the use of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment]] often considered to be mildly stronger than regular armor of the same level, as it provides a higher armor value.		[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] grants the use of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment\|Equipment]] often considered to be mildly stronger than regular armor of the same level, as it provides a higher armor value.
	;Winter Court Armor		;Winter Court Armor
	* Often seen between Levels 35 and 80, Winter Court Armor is known for having high ''Max Armor'' and ''Electricity Damage (Direct & Per-Tick).''		* Often seen between Levels 35 and 80, Winter Court Armor is known for having high ''Max Armor'' and ''Electricity Damage (Direct & Per-Tick).''
	* Not every piece of Winter Court armor requires [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]]. The Level 75 Winter Court Battle set does not require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], although the Level 80 equivalent, the Winter-Court Murder set, does require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]].		* Not every piece of Winter Court armor requires [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]]. The Level 75 Winter Court Battle set does not require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]], although the Level 80 equivalent, the Winter-Court Murder set, does require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]].
	===== Hardcore Equipment Dropping Enemies =====		===== Hardcore Equipment Dropping Enemies =====
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Skirmisher]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Skirmisher\|Rakshasa Skirmisher]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Bandit]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Bandit\|Rakshasa Bandit]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Mage]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Mage\|Rakshasa Mage]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Ambassador of the Winter Court]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Ambassador of the Winter Court\|Ambassador of the Winter Court]]
	;Torgan's Weapon Bartering		;Torgan's Weapon Bartering
	*The exiled Orc blacksmith [[ProjectGorgon:Torgan]] offers barters for Level 70 [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] weapons that have a high +% Base Damage.		*The exiled Orc blacksmith [[ProjectGorgon:Torgan\|Torgan]] offers barters for Level 70 [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] weapons that have a high +% Base Damage.
	;Toolcrafting Belts		;Toolcrafting Belts
	* Health boosting belts crafted through [[ProjectGorgon:Toolcrafting]].		* Health boosting belts crafted through [[ProjectGorgon:Toolcrafting\|Toolcrafting]].

	=== List of Items Usable Only in Hardcore Mode ===		=== List of Items Usable Only in Hardcore Mode ===
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	==== Indestructible Equipment ====		==== Indestructible Equipment ====
	A small number of items are Indestructible Items, which will not break in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]].		A small number of items are Indestructible Items, which will not break in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]].
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	=== Hardcore Guilds ===		=== Hardcore Guilds ===
	Members of [[ProjectGorgon:Guilds]] granted permission to access their Guild settings have access to a setting related to [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters. A guild can set membership of [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters to ''Allowed, Disallowed,'' or ''Required.''		Members of [[ProjectGorgon:Guilds\|Guilds]] granted permission to access their Guild settings have access to a setting related to [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] characters. A guild can set membership of [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] characters to ''Allowed, Disallowed,'' or ''Required.''
	* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Allowed,'' any character (Hardcore or not) can join the guild.		* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Allowed,'' any character (Hardcore or not) can join the guild.
	* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Disallowed,'' characters will need to turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] before requesting an invite to that guild.		* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Disallowed,'' characters will need to turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] before requesting an invite to that guild.
	* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Required,'' the guild will receive a bonus to earned Guild Credits at the completion of quests.		* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Required,'' the guild will receive a bonus to earned Guild Credits at the completion of quests.
	=== Hardcore Skill Advice ===		=== Hardcore Skill Advice ===
	All skills can be used while playing in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], but consideration should be given to the death penalty. If a [[ProjectGorgon:Fire Magic\|Fire Mage]] is carrying only one fire staff and it breaks, all of their fire abilities will be disabled.		All skills can be used while playing in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]], but consideration should be given to the death penalty. If a [[ProjectGorgon:Fire Magic\|Fire Mage]] is carrying only one fire staff and it breaks, all of their fire abilities will be disabled.

	Skills that do not rely on item-based ability activation may be more beneficial for a [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] character. Skills that have '''Indestructible Equipment''' are also recommended.		Skills that do not rely on item-based ability activation may be more beneficial for a [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] character. Skills that have '''Indestructible Equipment''' are also recommended.
	; No Item-Based Acvitations		; No Item-Based Acvitations
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Psychology]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Psychology\|Psychology]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Mentalism]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Mentalism\|Mentalism]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Animal Handling]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Animal Handling\|Animal Handling]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Unarmed]] (some abilities may need claws)		* [[ProjectGorgon:Unarmed\|Unarmed]] (some abilities may need claws)
	* All [[ProjectGorgon:Beast Forms]]		* All [[ProjectGorgon:Beast Forms\|Beast Forms]]
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Warden]]		* [[ProjectGorgon:Warden\|Warden]]
	; Skills with Indestructible Items		; Skills with Indestructible Items
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Knife Fighting]] - {{Item\|Timeless Dirk}}		* [[ProjectGorgon:Knife Fighting\|Knife Fighting]] - {{Item\|Timeless Dirk}}
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Shield]] - {{Item\|Dream-Keeper's Shield}}		* [[ProjectGorgon:Shield\|Shield]] - {{Item\|Dream-Keeper's Shield}}
	* [[ProjectGorgon:Battle Chemistry]] - {{Item\|Beaker of Formless Toxin}}		* [[ProjectGorgon:Battle Chemistry\|Battle Chemistry]] - {{Item\|Beaker of Formless Toxin}}
	=== Additional Challenges ===		=== Additional Challenges ===
	Players seeking out additional challenges or restrictions beyond [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] may wish to explore the self-imposed challenges accessed through the [[ProjectGorgon:Behavior Report]].		Players seeking out additional challenges or restrictions beyond [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode\|Hardcore Mode]] may wish to explore the self-imposed challenges accessed through the [[ProjectGorgon:Behavior Report\|Behavior Report]].
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[[File:Low_Hardcore_Armor_Set.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A traditional Hardcore Mode armor set.]]
[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], or '''Hardcore Death Penalty''', is an option available for players seeking an additional challenge. To turn on or turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], find the signpost next to the well in the town of [[ProjectGorgon:Serbule Keep]].

While [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] is active, characters will begin to accumulate XP in the [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Living]] skill.
=== Hardcore Death Penalty ===
When death occurs to a character in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], in addition to being presented with the Respawn options that character has unlocked, some items in the inventory of that character will be marked as broken. Broken items will not be usable until fixed, and are marked in the inventory with a red line. Equipment and consumables can both become broken, but Quest items will not break. To repair an item, it must be taken back to the location where it was broken, such as the character's tombstone.

If a character with broken items is unable to reach its tombstone before the tombstone vanishes, the items can still be restored to working order at that spot! If a broken item is clicked on, it will display a value of how far away from the character's current point the item was broken.

* The death '''Fell off the World''' will not cause items to break.
* If a character consumes {{Item|Eternal Greens}}, their items will not break.
* If a character is resurrected by another character, their items will not break.
=== Hardcore Mode Bonuses ===
Characters who have opted to participate in Hardcore mode will receive additional bonuses and abilities not attainable by normal characters. Some pieces of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment]] can only be worn by Hardcore characters. Certain interactable objects across [[ProjectGorgon:Alharth]] will only respond to Hardcore characters.
; [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] grants access to the Level 0 [[ProjectGorgon:Teleportation]] recipe '''Recall Beginnings (hardcore).''' This recipe allows teleportation to the start of a zone without the need for any ingredients.
==== Hardcore Interactable Objects ====
; [[ProjectGorgon:Gazluk]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters can accept the blessings of [[ProjectGorgon:Tast]] through an altar at the center of Gazluk City, granting a 10% buff to max health and max power. The buff is lost only on death.

==== Hardcore Mode Equipment====
[[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] grants the use of [[ProjectGorgon:Equipment]] often considered to be mildly stronger than regular armor of the same level, as it provides a higher armor value.
;Winter Court Armor
* Often seen between Levels 35 and 80, Winter Court Armor is known for having high ''Max Armor'' and ''Electricity Damage (Direct & Per-Tick).''
* Not every piece of Winter Court armor requires [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]]. The Level 75 Winter Court Battle set does not require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], although the Level 80 equivalent, the Winter-Court Murder set, does require [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]].
===== Hardcore Equipment Dropping Enemies =====
* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Skirmisher]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Bandit]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Rakshasa Mage]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Ambassador of the Winter Court]]
;Torgan's Weapon Bartering
*The exiled Orc blacksmith [[ProjectGorgon:Torgan]] offers barters for Level 70 [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] weapons that have a high +% Base Damage.
;Toolcrafting Belts
* Health boosting belts crafted through [[ProjectGorgon:Toolcrafting]].

=== List of Items Usable Only in Hardcore Mode ===


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*{{Item|Boots of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Great Boots of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Winter Court Murder-Boots}}
*{{Item|Greaves of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Great Greaves of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Winter Court Murder-Greaves}}
*{{Item|Coat of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Great Coat of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Winter Court Murder-Coat}}
*{{Item|Gauntlets of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Great Gauntlets of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Winter Court Murder-Gauntlets}}
*{{Item|Helm of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Great Helm of the Winter Court}}
*{{Item|Dark Alicorn}}
*{{Item|Winter Court Murder-Helm}}
*{{Item|Winter Shield}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Shield}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Stiletto}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Spatha}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Staff}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Katar}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Claw}}
*{{Item|Shoddy Hardcore Belt}}
*{{Item|Crude Hardcore Belt}}
*{{Item|Nice Hardcore Belt}}
*{{Item|Great Hardcore Belt}}
*{{Item|Torgan's Hammer}}
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==== Indestructible Equipment ====
A small number of items are Indestructible Items, which will not break in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]].
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=== Hardcore Guilds ===
Members of [[ProjectGorgon:Guilds]] granted permission to access their Guild settings have access to a setting related to [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters. A guild can set membership of [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] characters to ''Allowed, Disallowed,'' or ''Required.''
* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Allowed,'' any character (Hardcore or not) can join the guild.
* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Disallowed,'' characters will need to turn off [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] before requesting an invite to that guild.
* If a guild has [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] set to ''Required,'' the guild will receive a bonus to earned Guild Credits at the completion of quests.
=== Hardcore Skill Advice ===
All skills can be used while playing in [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]], but consideration should be given to the death penalty. If a [[ProjectGorgon:Fire Magic|Fire Mage]] is carrying only one fire staff and it breaks, all of their fire abilities will be disabled.

Skills that do not rely on item-based ability activation may be more beneficial for a [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] character. Skills that have '''Indestructible Equipment''' are also recommended.
; No Item-Based Acvitations
* [[ProjectGorgon:Psychology]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Mentalism]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Animal Handling]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Unarmed]] (some abilities may need claws)
* All [[ProjectGorgon:Beast Forms]]
* [[ProjectGorgon:Warden]]
; Skills with Indestructible Items
* [[ProjectGorgon:Knife Fighting]] - {{Item|Timeless Dirk}}
* [[ProjectGorgon:Shield]] - {{Item|Dream-Keeper's Shield}}
* [[ProjectGorgon:Battle Chemistry]] - {{Item|Beaker of Formless Toxin}}
=== Additional Challenges ===
Players seeking out additional challenges or restrictions beyond [[ProjectGorgon:Hardcore Mode]] may wish to explore the self-imposed challenges accessed through the [[ProjectGorgon:Behavior Report]].
[[Category:Mechanics]]