Hardcore Mode

Players have the option to enter and exit Hardcore Mode --

• In order to toggle Hardcore Mode ON and OFF, a player must be in a Blue Sector
• Entering Hardcore Mode allows a player to engage in Player vs. Player (PvP) gameplay
  • Experience points are doubled while Hardcore Mode is on
  • Resource drops are doubled while Hardcore Mode is on
• Exiting Hardcore Mode sets a player up for 100% Player vs. Environment gameplay (PvE)
• Universe 6 and above require Hardcore Mode ON as part of the increased challenge

Hardcore Mode: OFF Rules

• Players can attack NPCs
• Players can Repair allies who are also not in Hardcore Mode
• Players can be repaired by allies whether they are in Hardcore Mode or not
• Players cannot attack enemy Players
• Players cannot attack enemy Garrisons
• Players cannot be attacked by other Players
• Players cannot repair allies who are in Hardcore Mode
• Players cannot repair Corporation Garrisons

Hardcore Mode: ON Rules

• Players can attack NPCs
• Players can Repair allies whether they are in Hardcore Mode or not
• Players can Repair Corporation Garrisons
• Players can attack enemy Players who are in Hardcore Mode
• Players can attack enemy Garrisons
• Players can be attacked by enemy Players who are in Hardcore Mode
• Players cannot be repaired by allies who are not in Hardcore Mode
• Players cannot be attacked by Players who are not in Hardcore Mode
• Players earn double XP when killing NPC while in Hardcore Mode
• Resource drops are doubled when killing NPC while in Hardcore Mode