How the Last Patch Fixed Anvils and Changed the Game

The recent update that focused on fixing Anvils has reshaped both the economy and gameplay in Ashes of Creation.

Kal Thorum Established

• Kal Thorum is now a functional city where players can sell crates.
• On the screenshot below, you can see a Legendary crate selling for 10 gold+.

This alone has injected more money into the economy, but it comes with consequences.

Economy Inflation

• With crates finally working in Anvils, more gold flows into the system.
• Prices for essential materials are rising fast — Copper jumped from 50s to 80–90s per unit.

Fishing Becomes Valuable

• Fish has entered the market as a serious trade item.
• Certain fishing spots now yield more common fish because of the rarity distribution system.
• This creates new opportunities for traders but also more competition.

PvP Comes Alive

• PvP has spiked since patch day.
• It’s always easier to steal a crate than to craft your own.
• Because of the flawed PK system, attackers don’t lose much for such actions, encouraging more aggressive play.

Conclusion

The patch didn’t just fix Anvils — it reshaped the whole economic and PvP balance of the game.
Gold is flowing, prices are climbing, fishing has value, and PvP is more dangerous than ever.

For traders and crafters, the world just became riskier… but also much more alive.