Codex: Correct Arena guide currency focus

2026-06-29T18:52:49Z

Correct Arena guide currency focus

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 = Arena Zone Guide =
-The Arena has two custom systems: Bad Chad Alderland's 5-wave/10-wave event and the command-driven infinite arena plugin.
+The Arena is primarily an alternate-currency zone. Run Bad Chad Alderland's wave encounters, collect the arena currency, then use that currency to buy arena gear from the arena merchants.
 == Bad Chad Alderland ==
-Hail '''Bad Chad Alderland''' in the Arena to choose a '''5-wave encounter''' or '''10-wave encounter'''. The script stores the active choice in the shared '''wave_event''' data key, so only one Bad Chad wave event can be running at a time.
+Hail '''Bad Chad Alderland''' in the Arena to choose either a '''5-wave encounter''' or a '''10-wave encounter'''. The event script stores the active run in the shared '''wave_event''' key, so only one Bad Chad encounter can be running at a time.
-The 5-wave path announces each wave, spawns waves 1 through 5, and then spawns '''Reward Chest of the Fifth Wave''' when complete. The 10-wave path continues through wave 10 and spawns '''Reward Chest of the Tenth Wave'''.
+Bad Chad starts the first wave after a short delay. Each completed wave signals him to start the next wave. When the selected run is finished, he spawns the reward chest for that run.
-Bad Chad's script describes the rewards this way:
+== Main Rewards ==
-* 5-wave encounter: up to 5 alternate currency coins, chance at an illusion item, and a very rare chance at an item from the merchant shop.
+The 5-wave encounter rewards:
-* 10-wave encounter: 5 to 10 alternate currency coins, increased chance at an illusion item, and better odds at merchant-shop gear.
 == Bad Chad Wave Order ==
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 * Wave 10: The Puppetmaster of Xyron
-Several Arena bosses use the shared '''arena_pet_pressure''' plugin. When active, that plugin periodically damages pets or pet owners during combat, so pet-heavy groups should expect extra pressure on these fights.
+== Practical Notes ==
-Player progress is stored per character using data keys for current wave, wave completion, and personal best.
+Pick the 5-wave encounter if you want a shorter run or are still testing the group. Pick the 10-wave encounter for the better currency payout and better reward odds.
-Finish all enemies before using '''#arena continue'''. If a wave gets messy or a mob bugs out, use '''#arena resume''' to restart the current wave. Use '''#arena status''' before leaving so you know exactly where the character's saved progress is.
+Do not start another event while one is already running. If Bad Chad says an event is already in progress, finish or wait out the current wave event before starting a new one.

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= Arena Zone Guide =

The Arena has two custom systems: Bad Chad Alderland's 5-wave/10-wave event and the command-driven infinite arena plugin.

== Bad Chad Alderland ==

Hail '''Bad Chad Alderland''' in the Arena to choose a '''5-wave encounter''' or '''10-wave encounter'''. The script stores the active choice in the shared '''wave_event''' data key, so only one Bad Chad wave event can be running at a time.

The 5-wave path announces each wave, spawns waves 1 through 5, and then spawns '''Reward Chest of the Fifth Wave''' when complete. The 10-wave path continues through wave 10 and spawns '''Reward Chest of the Tenth Wave'''.

Bad Chad's script describes the rewards this way:

* 5-wave encounter: up to 5 alternate currency coins, chance at an illusion item, and a very rare chance at an item from the merchant shop.
* 10-wave encounter: 5 to 10 alternate currency coins, increased chance at an illusion item, and better odds at merchant-shop gear.

== Bad Chad Wave Order ==

The active script spawns these notable encounters:

* Wave 1: The Pretty Hate Machine
* Wave 2: The Glitch Princess
* Wave 3: The Hand That Feeds
* Wave 4: Monster and Mash
* Wave 5: Hates Heat and Heat Signal
* Wave 9: Tyranthrax
* Wave 10: The Puppetmaster of Xyron

Several Arena bosses use the shared '''arena_pet_pressure''' plugin. When active, that plugin periodically damages pets or pet owners during combat, so pet-heavy groups should expect extra pressure on these fights.

== Infinite Arena Commands ==

The Arena also has an infinite wave plugin controlled by '''#arena''' commands. Use '''#arena help''' in game to see the command list.

Player progress is stored per character using data keys for current wave, wave completion, and personal best.

Important commands:

* '''#arena start''' - begin the challenge with a safety check.
* '''#arena forcestart''' - reset progress and start at wave 1.
* '''#arena continue''' - advance after the current wave is complete.
* '''#arena resume''' - respawn the current wave.
* '''#arena restart''' - reset progress.
* '''#arena status''' - show current wave, wave type, scaling, and personal best.
* '''#arena scaling''' - explain scaling.

== Infinite Arena Scaling ==

The infinite arena scales up every wave:

* Regular waves gain 3 percent stats per wave.
* Elite scaling uses a 1.25 multiplier.
* Boss scaling uses a 1.5 multiplier.
* Elite waves appear every 5 waves except boss waves.
* Boss waves appear every 10 waves.
* After wave 10, non-boss/non-elite waves can randomly include a bonus elite.
* The plugin caps stat scaling at 10x the base value.

Wave size is calculated from the wave number and capped at 25 NPCs per wave. Boss waves spawn a boss and begin adding minions on later boss waves.

== Practical Notes ==

Finish all enemies before using '''#arena continue'''. If a wave gets messy or a mob bugs out, use '''#arena resume''' to restart the current wave. Use '''#arena status''' before leaving so you know exactly where the character's saved progress is.

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