Obelisk War Challenger Guide

This guide is designed to offer some advice on how to beat each of the challengers for the Obelisk War. The stats, abilities and weapons mentioned here are simply some that we recommended - depending on your luck, and fighting style, you may be able to beat them with very different strategies.

If you don't like the weapon suggestions on this page, check out the Basic Weapon Sets guide for additional weapon suggestions. You can also check out our Faerie Abilities guide.

Complete plot coverage is available at this section.

Obelisk War Challengers
First Charge - Second Assault - Raiding Party - Offensive Strike - Final Invasion

First Charge

The war has begun, and the first wave of opponents have arrived!

How to Obtain

They are automatic challengers as part of the Obelisk War plot. You will only have 5 of them to battle, however; the opponent associated with the faction you joined will not be listed as an opponent for you. These challengers first appeared at midnight on February 28, 2013 at The Mysterious Obelisk.

Recommended Stats

Here are some of the minimum stats that you may want your pet to have before charging back.

Recommended Stats
Level	At this point, it really doesn't matter what your level is.
Hit Points	At least 10 is best but with some luck you can win with less.
Strength	At least 13 for the boost, but the higher the better.
Defense	For a cautious approach, get the 13 boost.

Faerie Abilities

Even the free abilities are useful for these challengers. Static Cling is highly recommended, since it adds 3 free icons to your attack, and you can use it for multiple turns!

Suggested Weapons

Some weapons you may find useful for this battle are...

Weapons
Snowager Sword Scroll of Ultranova Leaf Shield Virtupets X-514 Super Shield Lesser Healing Scroll Slime Potion

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Second Assault

With the minions dealt with, the main forces rush into the battle, plundering and pillaging. You may as well join in. There could be free cake.

How to Obtain

They are automatic challengers as part of the Obelisk War plot. You will only have 5 of them to battle, however; the opponent associated with the faction you joined will not be listed as an opponent for you. These challengers first appeared at midnight on March 3, 2013 at The Mysterious Obelisk.

Recommended Stats

Here are some of the minimum stats that you may want your pet to have before charging back.

Recommended Stats
Level	At this point, it really doesn't matter what your level is.
Hit Points	At least 20 is best but with some luck you can win with less.
Strength	At least 20 for the boost, but the higher the better.
Defense	For a cautious approach, get the 20 boost.

Faerie Abilities

The free abilities are still all you need for this battle! Static Cling is highly recommended, since it adds 3 free icons to your attack, and you can use it for multiple turns!

Suggested Weapons

Some weapons you may find useful for these battles are...

Weapons
Scroll of Ultranova Leaf Shield Virtupets X-514 Super Shield Lesser Healing Scroll Downsize!

These challengers all do very varied attacks, so you may find different weapons useful for each challenger. Here are some opponent-specific recommendations.

Challenger	Weapons
Back Alley Bruiser	Blunted Qasalan Gladius Sword Sophies Magic Hat
Roadside Bandit	No additional recommended weapons
Hedgewitch	Snowager Sword
Charming Subversive	Snowager Sword Flaming Oven Gloves
Smug Philosopher	No additional recommended weapons
Zombie Hooligan	Blunted Qasalan Gladius Sword Shiny Shoal Shell Shield

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Raiding Party

The gloves are off. Skilled raiders surge across the battlefield, wreaking havoc in their wake. The cake, incidentally, is not free. We lied.

How to Obtain

They are automatic challengers as part of the Obelisk War plot. You will only have 5 of them to battle, however; the opponent associated with the faction you joined will not be listed as an opponent for you. These challengers first appeared at midnight on March 6, 2013 at The Mysterious Obelisk.

Recommended Stats

Here are some of the minimum stats that you may want your pet to have before charging back.

Recommended Stats
Level	You might want to be at least level 10 or 25 to use the associated Faerie abilities.
Hit Points	At least 55 is best but with some luck you can win with less.
Strength	At least 35 for the boost, but the higher the better.
Defense	For a cautious approach, get the 20 boost.

Faerie Abilities

The free abilities are still useful, but you may want to think about getting some abilities from the 10 or 25 level. Static Cling is highly recommended, since it adds 3 free icons to your attack, and you can use it for multiple turns! Other good options are Cranky or Positive Thinking (both Level 10) or An Icicle (level 25).

Suggested Weapons

These challengers are starting to give even some recreational battlers trouble. Here are some recommended weapons for all challengers.

Weapons
Scroll of Ultranova Scroll of Knowledge Lesser Healing Scroll Downsize!

These challengers all do very varied attacks, so you may find different weapons useful for each challenger. Here are some opponent-specific recommendations.

Challenger	Weapons
Midnight Smuggler	Leaf Shield Shiny Shoal Shell Shield
Nefarious Plotter	Shiny Shoal Shell Shield Golden Compass Hanso Charisma Charm
Licensed Conjurer	Blunted Qasalan Gladius Sword Sophies Magic Hat
Brutal Mercenary	Altadorian Swordbreaker Virtupets X-514 Super Shield
Stalwart Explorer	Virtupets X-514 Super Shield Oversized Maractite Rune Sword
Ghostly Knight	Golden Compass Hanso Charisma Charm Sophies Magic Hat Fish Scale Breastplate

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Offensive Strike

Highly trained elites have exploded into action, leaving lesser forces stunned. This is serious. There isn't even a rumor of cake out there.

How to Obtain

They are automatic challengers as part of the Obelisk War plot. You will only have 5 of them to battle, however; the opponent associated with the faction you joined will not be listed as an opponent for you. These challengers first appeared at midnight on March 9, 2013 at The Mysterious Obelisk.

Recommended Stats

Here are some of the minimum stats that you may want your pet to have before charging back.

Recommended Stats
Level	At least level 50 to use the associated Faerie abilities.
Hit Points	At least 85 is best.
Strength	At least 85 for the boost, but the higher the better.
Defense	Get the 85 boost.

Faerie Abilities

The free abilities are can be useful, but for these opponents, definitely get an ability from the 50 level. These opponents aren't shy about using Throw Pillows multiple times during a battle. Lens Flare is recommended, but Shhhhhhhhh... is favored by some battlers. Static Cling is highly recommended, since it adds 3 free icons to your attack, and you can use it for multiple turns! Other good options are Cranky or Positive Thinking (both Level 10) or An Icicle (Level 25).

Suggested Weapons

These challengers are a real challenge. It's time to bring out the big weapons. Here are some recommended weapons for most or all challengers.

Weapons
Ylanas Blaster Brynns Legendary Sword of Wraith Smiting Altador Cup Throwing Star Rusty Pitchfork Brain Muffin Greater Healing Scroll Downsize!

Any 15-icon muffin can be used instead of Brain Muffin, such as Darigan Muffin, Icy Muffin, Smelly Dung Muffin, or Water Muffin. Another cheaper and weaker alternative is Jar of Meepit Eyes.

These challengers all do very varied attacks, so you may find different weapons useful for each challenger.

Challenger	Weapons
Shady Prowler	Altadorian Swordbreaker Sophies Magic Hat
Cunning Mastermind	Virtupets X-514 Super Shield
Master Wizard	Virtupets X-514 Super Shield
Unyielding Sentinel	Altadorian Swordbreaker Sophies Magic Hat
Genius Inventor	Devious Top Hat and Cane Parasol of Unfortunate Demise Patched Magic Hat
Unchained Monster	Altadorian Swordbreaker Sophies Magic Hat Potion of Concealment

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Final Invasion

Leaders of the factions have arrived to personally oversee the destruction. Whoever wins the day might be the one to open the obelisk.

How to Obtain

They are automatic challengers as part of the Obelisk War plot. You will only have 5 of them to battle, however; the opponent associated with the faction you joined will not be listed as an opponent for you. These challengers first appeared at midnight on March 12, 2013 at The Mysterious Obelisk.

Recommended Stats

Here are some of the minimum stats you should have before taking on these formidable opponents.

Recommended Stats
Level	At least Level 50 to use appropriate faerie abilities.
Hit Points	At least 150.
Strength	At least 200 for the boost, but the higher the better.
Defense	At least 200, but you can do the 125 boost if you have higher HP (at least 220).

Faerie Abilities

For these opponents, definitely invest in some faerie abilities, especially those from the 50 level. Lens Flare is recommended, but Shhhhhhhhh... is favored by some battlers. Other good options are Cranky or Positive Thinking (both Level 10) or An Icicle (Level 25).

Abilities from the 100 level are currently glitched, so we are not recommending any of those. If you are a higher level, consider getting abilities from the 200 level, such as Warlocks Rage.

Suggested Weapons

These opponents aren't afraid to hit you and hit you hard. Here are some suggested weapons to do the same to them.

Weapons
Ylanas Blaster Brynns Legendary Sword of Wraith Smiting Altador Cup Throwing Star Randomly Firing Freeze Ray Brain Muffin Greater Healing Scroll Downsize!

Any 15-icon muffin can be used instead of Brain Muffin, such as Darigan Muffin, Icy Muffin, Smelly Dung Muffin, or Water Muffin.

These challengers all do varied attacks, so you may find different weapons useful for each challenger.

Challenger	Weapons
Kanrik, Master Thief	Shield of Faerieland
The Duchess	Hanso Charisma Charm Rusty Pitchfork Sophies Magic Hat Patched Magic Hat Leaf Shield Devious Top Hat and Cane
Rasala the Bright	Altadorian Swordbreaker Sophies Magic Hat
Commander Flint	Potion of Concealment
Professor Lambert	Altadorian Swordbreaker Shield of Faerieland
Lanie and Lillie	Sophies Magic Hat

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