Issue 23 Badges
Overview
Issue 23 introduced badges primarily related to the new Night Ward zone, as well as the new Magisterium Trial. In addition, several badges were changed to reflect that Statesman and Sister Psyche were removed from the game.
For Heroes and Villains, it added 8 Exploration badges, 6 Accomplishment badges, 6 Achievement badges, 2 Accolade badge, and 5 Defeat badges. In total, 27 badges were introduced for Heroes and Villains upon the release of Issue 23.
For Praetorians, it added 8 Exploration badges, 6 Accomplishment badges, 6 Achievement badges, 2 Accolade badges, and 5 Defeat badges. In total, 27 badges were introduced for Praetorians upon the release of Issue 23.
Exploration Badges
Night Ward
There were eight badges added to Night Ward with Issue 23.
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| Nocturnal Pilgrim | Night Ward | -233484-37[Copy] |
| Happy Camper | Night Ward | 104272029[Copy] |
| House Hunter | Night Ward | 1699-577-1975[Copy] |
| Abandoned Soul | Night Ward | -41148-2623[Copy] |
| Dead But Dreaming | Night Ward | 901231997[Copy] |
| Follow the Light | Night Ward | 127649-2134[Copy] |
| Monolithic | Night Ward | -2605752031[Copy] |
| Stargazer | Night Ward | 178944-227[Copy] |
Accomplishment Badges
There were six Accomplishment badges added with Issue 23.
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The Once and Future King / Queen | Complete the story arc from Sir Bedwyr | |
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One of the Eight | Complete the story arc from The Magician | |
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Imperial City's Savior | Complete the story arc from Belladonna Vetrano |  This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Embodiment of Law | Complete the personal story mission from Emperor Cole | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Enemy of the State | Complete the Magisterium Trial | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Penelope Yin's Friend / Penelope Yin's Betrayer | Complete the Penelope Yin Task Force |
Achievement Badges
There were six Achievement badges added with Issue 23.
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Triple Threat | Defeat all three Archvillains during the Battle Royale stage of the Magisterium Trial within 5 seconds of the first one's defeat | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Ready to Rumble | Defeat Black Swan sooner than 8 minutes after entering the Magisterium | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Shadow Master | Never allow Black Swan to open all six Shadow Rifts simultaneously in the Magisterium Trial | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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The Hard Way | Defeat Tyrant during the final battle of the Magisterium Trial without destroying more than 12 Lights of the Well | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Master of Magisterium | Earn the Triple Threat, Ready to Rumble, Shadow Master, and The Hard Way badges | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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The Really Hard Way | Defeat Tyrant during the final battle of the Magisterium Trial without destroying any Lights of the Well | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
Accolade Badges
There were two Accolade badges added with Issue 23.
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Hybrid Unlocked | Unlock your Hybrid Incarnate slot | This feature required a VIP subscription, but is now available to everyone. |
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Ethereal Drifter | Collect all eight exploration badges in Night Ward |
Defeat Badges
There were five Defeat badges added with Issue 23.
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Watches the Watchers | Defeat 100 points worth of The Black Knights |
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Keeper of Beasts | Defeat 100 points worth of Spirit Stalkers |
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Sorcerer's Apprentice | Defeat 100 points worth of Animus Arcana |
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Lawbreaker | Defeat 100 points worth of Drudges |
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Positron's Pal / (Praetoria's Bane) | Complete the A Hero's Epic story arc from Maria Jenkins |
Changed Badges
Accomplishment Badges
The following Hero/Villain badges had their requirements changed with Issue 23.
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Sister Psyche's Comrade / Sister Psyche's Betrayer | Complete the Sister Psyche Task Force in Flashback |
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Saved the World / Saved the World... For Later | Changed to reference Ms. Liberty to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
Achievement Badges
The following Hero/Villain badge had its name changed with Issue 23.
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Master of Statesman's Task Force | Changed to Master of Back Alley Brawler's Task Force to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
The following Hero badges had their descriptions changed with Issue 23.
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Protector of Innocents | Changed to reference Positron to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
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Keeper of Peace | Changed to reference Positron to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
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Defender of Truth | Changed to reference Positron to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
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Justice Incarnate | Changed to reference Positron to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
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Hero of the City | Changed to reference Positron to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
The following Praetorian badges had their descriptions changed with Issue 23.
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Rift Traveler | Changed to reflect level expansion of Praetorian zones |
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Primal Praetorian | Changed to reflect level expansion of Praetorian zones |
PVP Badges
The following Hero/Villain badges had their descriptions changed with Issue 23.
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Oppressor | Changed to reference Ms. Liberty to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
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Interrogator | Changed to reference Penelope Yin to reflect Sister Psyche's removal from the game |
Defeat Badges
The following Hero/Villain badge had its descriptions changed with Issue 23.
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Ex-Archvillain / Archvillain | Changed to reference the Freedom Phalanx to reflect Statesman's removal from the game |
The following Hero badge had its requirements changed with Issue 23.
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Statesman's Pal | Complete the A Hero's Hero story arc from Maria Jenkins in Flashback |