Invaders of Oakveil (Update 1.1) Meta
Released in mid-2025, the **Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil** expanded the world of Vardoran northward, introducing the lush but deadly **Oakveil Woodlands**. For 2026 players, this region has become the premier location for end-game PvP and high-tier resource gathering.
🐍 The Oakveil Woodlands
- New Biome: An ancient forest characterized by "Moving Trees" and toxic bogs.
- World Boss: The **Serpent Queen (V-Blood Level 95)**. Defeating her unlocks the ability to build the **Oakveil Altar**, which claims larger castle territories.
- New Resource: **Venom-Steel**, required for the new Tier 5 "Serpent-Scale" weapon set.
Territory Expansion Mechanics
Before 1.1, castle plots were fixed. The **Oakveil Altar** (unlocked at GS 95) allows clans to expand their territory into adjacent unclaimed tiles, creating massive "Fortress States."
🏰 State Management
Large servers in 2026 often use the ClanTerritoryLimit setting. For a balanced PvP experience, we recommend a cap of **150 tiles** per clan to prevent "Mega-Bases" from blocking map traversal.
🛡️ Altar Defense
The Oakveil Altar acts as a "Secondary Core." If an Altar is destroyed during a raid, all expanded tiles are instantly forfeited, returning the castle to its original 1.0 size.
2026 PvP Server Meta
PvP in the Oakveil era is defined by mobility and poison-resistances. High-tier clans now prioritize the **Corrupted Shard** infusion, which grants immunity to the Oakveil-specific "Neuro-Venom" debuff.
Recommended Server Settings (Balanced PvP 2026):
| Setting | Value | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| InventoryStackSize | 5x | Handling the high volume of Serpent-Scales. |
| CastleDecayRate | 1.5x | Keeps the Oakveil region from becoming cluttered with abandoned bases. |
| RaidWindow | 2 Hours | Compressed raiding windows to improve server performance during sieges. |
Where is the Serpent Queen located?
She resides in the **Jade-Mist Pit** in the center of the Oakveil Woodlands. You must use a "Mist-Piercing Potion" to enter her arena without taking ticking poison damage.
Can I teleport with Venom-Steel?
By default, no. Most 2026 servers follow the TeleportBoundItems=true setting to encourage road-PvP and caravan raiding in the new Woodlands region.
Is the Castlevania content still available?
Yes. The Castlevania DLC (Simon Belmont fight) has been integrated into the permanent Farbane Woods rotation, though it is now considered "Mid-Game" content compared to the Oakveil expansion.
Next Steps
- Optimize Server Performance for 80+ Player Raids
- Complete 1.1 V-Blood Progression Guide
- Back to V Rising Wiki Home
Oakveil-Certified Hosting: Supercraft’s V Rising nodes are pre-configured for the 1.1 update. We offer **Dynamic Shielding**, which automatically increases server resources when a high-intensity siege is detected in your territory.