Hello guys,
Here's what I've gathered so far about the BuddyUp system in its current state and believe it to be (somewhat) accurate.
What is BuddyUp
BuddyUp is a referral system that awards existing players for bringing new ones into the game or helping returning ones by offering both sides free items as the code user levels up. Although you don't need to know your mentor/mentee, you'll be added to each other's friendlists (unless the mentor's list is full) and become automatically friends level 3, which means you'll be able to summon each other anywhere in the open world. New players can seek advice or help from their mentors about the game, while mentors can show the ropes to newbies.
How to use a BuddyUp code
Generating a code
In order for you to see your character's BuddyUp code, you need to have an eligible character (L40+).
- Log into your chosen L40+ character;
- Open the Friends menu (press 'U' or Alt to call up the Main Menu bar) and go to the last tab - BuddyUp;
- Press the button at the bottom to generate (read as to reveal) your code (because it doesn't change) and its monthly usage count;
- Give the code to your buddy, post it as a sign on the rookie island or in one of the threads you can find in the Sharing BuddyUp codes section below.
Using a code
In order for you to utilise a BuddyUp code, you need to have an eligible character (L9-) on an eligible account (new/returning to the server).
- Create a new character or go to the character selection screen if you already have one that's L9 or lower;
- Click the BuddyUp banner at the upper-ish right corner (see the image below);
- Select your chosen lowbie twink and enter the code. Mind CaPiTaL letters, punctuation signs and #numbers, as they all matter;
- Log into your character and have fun! o/
Image notes:
- If you can see this banner, then you're eligible for BuddyUp rewards as a mentee;
- The text tells you you need an L9- character;
- The 'Use By' date indicates when you become ineligible for using a code;
- 'Use By' changes to 'Benefits last until' after you use a code. The new date indicates the deadline by which you must reach level 65 in order to receive all reward boxes. That's 1 calendar month after entering the code.
Limitations
- Eligible to become mentors are existing players with level 40 and over characters, whereas only new and returning players with characters of up to and including level 9 can use a code.
New player = someone who has recently created an account - within the last 14 calendar days.
Returning player = someone who hasn't logged into a particular server for a long time - over 30 calendar days. - A code can be used only once per server per qualifying period (no less than once in 42 days, including the 30 days of absence to qualify as a returning player).
- As suggested by the definition for a returning player, you can use BuddyUp codes on more than one server, provided a) you haven't logged into that server for more than a month, b) you have a qualifying low level char and c) the code is from a character from the same server.
- Deleting a character does not grant the re-use of a code for that server, be it the same or a different code.
- The same code can be used up to 3 times per month. At present, usage counter resets on 16th of the month.
- Once a code has been used, the mentee has 1 calendar month to reach L65, else they become ineligible to receive more boxes, nor will their mentor be getting more rewards either.
- You cannot use your own BuddyUp code even though you qualify as a returning player and already have a higher level character on the same account.
BuddyUp rewards received by the mentee
Token of Friendship: Invitation
- 50% XP Boost (7 Days)
- Riding Skill: Mythical Snowdrift (7 Days)
- Care and Use of Your Pet Candyspinner (7 Days)
Token of Friendship: Level 10
- Amethyst x1 (worth 30 gold)
- Smart Box with Maid's or Butler's Uniform (7 Days)
Token of Friendship: Level 20
- Pearl x1 (worth 50 gold)
- Village Atlas (7 Days)
- Experience Mark I (XP for L20->21)
Token of Friendship: Level 30
- Ruby x1 (worth 100 gold)
- Vigilant Velvet Paws x1 (untradable permanent head accessory)
- Experience Mark II (XP for L30->31)
Token of Friendship: Level 40
- Sapphire x1 (worth 200 gold)
- Experience Mark III (XP for L40->41)
Token of Friendship: Level 50
- Emerald (worth 1,000 gold)
- 100% XP Boost (1 Day)
- Strong Bravery Potion x2 (untradable; lasts 30 minutes of gameplay)
- Experience Mark IV (XP for L50->51)
Token of Friendship: Level 60
- Emerald x3 (worth 3,000 gold)
- Fashion Coupon x1,500 (right click to open a store with permanent in-game costumes and weapon skins)
- Friendly Noctenium Infusion x300
- Veteran Complete Crystalbind x3 (untradable consumable spell; protects your crystals for 12 hours of gameplay)
- Token of Friendship x1 (right click to open a store where you can exchange your token(s); consider keeping until L65)
Token of Friendship: Level 65
- Friendly Feast x10 (3 Rootstock Festival food buffs in 1 consumable)
- Prime Battle Solution x20 (5 effects in 1 potion; lasts for 30 minutes of gameplay or until death)
- Bravery Potion x10 (untradable; lasts 30 minutes of gameplay)
- Friendly Noctenium Infusion x1000 (untradable consumable boosting next used skill if applicable)
- Entropic Emblem (generally untradable tokens; right click to open a shop with various mostly enchanting/upgrading materials)
- Personal Beta Instance Reset Scroll x3 (unbankable; currently resets TR NM, LK NM and KD)
- Personal Gamma Instance Reset Scroll x3 (unbankable; currently resets RK-9, TR HM, LK HM and SC NM)
- Token of Friendship x1 (right click to open a store where you can exchange your token(s))
Note: Gleaming Wings, Radiant Wings, Frost Tail and Ember Tail are 30-day items, while rest are permanent.
Token of Friendship shop items are not tradable.
BuddyUp rewards received by the mentor
Token of Friendship: Giving
- Philter of Bravery x1 (= Bravery Potion; doesn't stack with the original item)
- Prime Battle Solution x1
Token of Friendship: Level 10 Friend
- Prime Battle Solution x20
Token of Friendship: Level 20 Friend
- Prime Battle Solution x20
Token of Friendship: Level 30 Friend
- Entropic Emblem x250
- Prime Battle Solution x20
- Sleeping Tiger Cub x1 (untradable permanent head accessory)
Token of Friendship: Level 40 Friend
- Friendly Feast x10 (= all 3 types of Rootstock superior buff food)
- Friendly Noctenium Infusion x300 (= untradable Noctenium Infusion; doesn't stack with the original item)
Token of Friendship: Level 50 Friend
- Friendly Feast x10
- Friendly Noctenium Infusion x300
- Tempestuous Savage Draught x1 (untradable; doesn't stack with the original item)
- Strong Canephora Potion x1 (untradable; doesn't stack with the original item)
Token of Friendship: Level 60 Friend
- Friendly Feast x10
- Friendly Noctenium Infusion x300
- Entropic Emblem x125
Token of Friendship: Level 65 Friend
- Entropic Emblem x200
- Personal Beta Instance Reset Scroll x3 (unbankable; currently resets TR NM, LK NM and KD)
- Personal Gamma Instance Reset Scroll x3 (unbankable; currently resets RK-9, TR HM, LK HM and SC NM)
- Token of Friendship x1 (right click to open a store where you can exchange your token(s))
- Friendship Circle x1 (right click to open a store where you can exchange your token(s))
Jade - an oriental dragon mount with a movement speed of 270 (it does not fly).
Candyspinner - a looting pet.
Party box - contains either a Midnight Party Dress (for female characters), or a Crimson Short Jacket (for male characters).
Note that all items are permanent.
Also bear in mind that Circle of Friendship shop items are not tradable.
Sharing BuddyUp codes
On the forum:
(EN) Mystel - PvE - BuddyUp! Codes
(EN) Killian - PvP - BuddyUp! Codes
(EN) Sikander - PvE - BuddyUp! Codes
(FR) Seren - PvE - Codes Frères d'armes !
(FR) Amarun - PvE - Codes Frères d'armes !
(DE) Yurian - PvE - Sammelthread BuddyUp! / Freundescode
(DE) Saleron - PvE - Sammelthread BuddyUp! / Freundescode
On Steam:
BuddyUp! Codes
My own BuddyUp codes (mostly on Mystel):
Sunflare's forum profile
Related topics
BuddyUp system guide on Steam
BuddyUp rewards - October 2016
BuddyUp Rewards ExCHANGE Campaign 2017
Update log:
27th October 2017 - updated max level rewards, added mentor-only shop, added new servers' codes threads
27th September 2017 - expanded the Limitations section, added a How to use a BuddyUp code section
2nd April 2017 - added notes that the BuddyUp shop items are not tradable, how to see one's code and what is a qualifying period
21st February 2017 - created this info thread as an update to my previous BuddyUp rewards thread (see Related topics above) based on my personal research, following the BuddyUp system changes from 19th January 2017
