Rift 1.8

Rift 1.8 patch is ongoing right now with 2 hrs downtime. As of current, I'm downloading the 827 MB patch. I parked my character in Moonshade hoping to get first on shards for the seal recipes. Here are the updated info on what you will get on 1.8

New 20-player raid: Infernal Dawn

The new 20-player Raid that challenges players with seven new boss encounters as they enter Mount Carcera to prevent the rise of Laethys and the release of Maelforge from his imprisonment beneath the volcano.

for those of you that missed the livestreaming, here is the video.

New tradeskills: Fishing and Survival

Fishing is an easy way to pull delicious fish and other treasures from Telara’s waters. To go fishing you only have need of a pole, purchased from any Fishing Trainer found in your cities crafting area – but if you want to be a true bait master and land the biggest catches you can craft Lures to improve your chances!

While Fishing is a gathering skill, Survival is a crafting skill designed to complement it. Survival teaches you how to cook fish into delicious meals, which bestow buffs for all roles and calings. You can even make tents, bedrolls (which give the rested XP buff to you or your group), and other gear for roughing it with your fellow Ascended.

Instant Adventure: Ember Isle

Teleport on-demand to the lost home of the Kelari for heart-pounding action and the richest Instant Adventure rewards yet.

Guild Finder

Looking for a home and allies for your Ascended? Use Guild Finder to find like-minded immortals. You’ll be seeing that green text scrolling by in no time!

Infernal Dawn World Event

The Carnival of the Ascended ends in fiery catastrophe in RIFT 1.8, when the Wanton Maw launch their final, frenzied assault. Can you halt the allied cults and their Blood Storm masters?


happy patching!