WHY SOME NEVER EARN THE EMPEROR’S FAVOUR—NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO
You’ve followed every guide, ground out every daily, and still the Emperor ignores you. The problem isn’t effort—it’s execution. Below are the seven fatal missteps that keep even the most dedicated players locked out of the Emperor’s Favour.
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WHAT EXACTLY IS THE EMPEROR’S FAVOUR AND WHY DOES IT MATTER
The Emperor’s Favour is a weekly rotating buff awarded to the top 1 % of players in each region who complete a hidden set of criteria. It grants a permanent +15 % damage bonus to all classes and unlocks exclusive cosmetic rewards. Without it, you’re fighting with one hand tied behind your back in endgame content.
The buff is retroactive: if you earn it once, you keep it forever. That’s why veterans with the Favour dominate leaderboards—they’re not just better, they’re playing with a built-in advantage.
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HOW DO I CHECK IF I’VE EARNED THE EMPEROR’S FAVOUR
Open your character sheet and look for the golden laurel icon next to your name. If it’s missing, you haven’t earned it this week. The icon appears immediately after the weekly reset, so there’s no delay or hidden notification.
Some players mistake the weekly “Imperial Recognition” title for the Favour. The title is a consolation prize—it gives no stats and resets every week. The Favour is the only reward that sticks.
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WHAT ARE THE EXACT CRITERIA TO EARN THE EMPEROR’S FAVOUR
The criteria change every Tuesday at 00:00 UTC but always follow the same three pillars: contribution, consistency, and competition. You must place in the top 1 % of your region for total Imperial Contribution Points (ICP), complete at least 80 % of the weekly Imperial Quests, and maintain a minimum 75 % win rate in Imperial Arena matches.
ICP is the tiebreaker. If two players have identical quest completion and win rates, the one with higher ICP gets the Favour. Grinding ICP alone won’t save you if your win rate is 70 %.
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WHY DO SOME PLAYERS HIT THE TOP 1 % ICP BUT STILL MISS OUT
ICP is only one-third of the equation. A player with 10,000 ICP but a 60 % Arena win rate will lose to someone with 9,000 ICP and an 80 % win rate. The system weights each pillar equally, so neglecting any single metric guarantees failure.
Many players farm ICP in low-risk zones where rewards are diluted. The top 1 % cut-off is determined by the highest ICP in your region, not an absolute number. If the top player has 12,000 ICP, you need at least 11,880 to qualify—even if last week’s threshold was 10,000.
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HOW DOES THE WEEKLY RESET AFFECT MY CHANCES
The reset wipes all ICP, quest progress, and Arena stats at 00:00 UTC every Tuesday. Any ICP earned after the reset counts toward the next week’s Favour. Players who log in at 00:05 UTC and start grinding immediately gain a 5-minute head start on the competition.
The first 24 hours after reset are critical. The top 1 % threshold is often set by players who complete all Imperial Quests within the first day. If you wait until Thursday to start, you’re already playing catch-up.
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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES THAT RUIN AN OTHERWISE PERFECT WEEK
Skipping the daily Imperial Arena match is the fastest way to tank your win rate. Each loss drops your percentage, and recovering requires more wins than you can fit into a single day. Players who treat Arena as optional usually end the week at 72-74 %, just below the 75 % cutoff.
Another mistake is ignoring the “Imperial Seal” mechanic. Seals are consumed when you complete Imperial Quests and regenerate at a fixed rate. If you burn all your Seals on Monday, you can’t complete Tuesday’s quests until Wednesday, crippling your consistency score.
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HOW DO I OPTIMIZE MY SCHEDULE TO MAXIMIZE CHANCES EVERY WEEK
Block the first two hours after reset. Log in at 23:55 UTC, claim all available Imperial Quests, and complete the first one before 00:15 UTC. This ensures you’re in the early ICP pool that sets the top 1 % threshold.
Run Imperial Arena matches in batches of three. Win two, lose one, and you maintain an 80 % win rate. Losing streaks are easier to recover from when you’re not playing catch-up. Schedule these batches during off-peak hours to avoid high-skill opponents.
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WHY DO SOME PLAYERS SEEM TO EARN THE FAVOUR EVERY WEEK WITHOUT TRYING
They’re exploiting the “Imperial Syndicate” bonus. Syndicates are player-run groups that pool ICP and distribute it to members who meet internal quotas. A Syndicate member can earn the Favour with half the effort because the group’s collective ICP pushes the threshold higher, making it easier for everyone inside to hit the top 1 %.
Syndicates also share optimal quest routes and Arena team compositions. If you’re solo, you’re competing against organized groups that treat the Favour like a second job. Joining one is the fastest way to break the cycle of near-misses.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE FAVOUR BY A FRACTION OF A PERCENT
You get nothing. There’s no grace period, no partial credit, and no appeal. The system rounds down to the nearest whole number, so a 74.9 % win rate counts as 74 %. Players who miss by 0.1 % often rage-quit for the week, but the reset is merciless—next week’s grind starts immediately.
The only consolation is that the Favour is retroactive. Once you earn Fruit Party.
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