If you did not join Neopets Battleground of the Obelisk plot then do not worry! Neopets Battleground of the Obelisk has continued and gives you the opportunity to face some easy to tough opponents. Join one of the six fractions in Neopets Battleground of the Obelisk; to battle your way into victory and for your chance to win a boon, avatar or more.
How to Enter the Obelisk
Every Monday you are given the chance to pick out of 3 randomly selected fractions for your chance to win prizes. You are given 3 days to pick which fraction you wish to be in.
The fighting begins every Thursday and you must complete 10 fights in order to qualify for the boons. You can choose any of the opponents difficulties to qualify.
To enter click here and select which fraction you wish to participate in. It is always a good idea to go to the boards and see what others are joining, (especially if you are needing the avatars.)
Once the skirmish opens fight your 10 battles or more if you wish.
If your fraction did not win you will still walk away with an item.
Battleground of the Obelisk Opponents
Each fraction has 5 opponents that you can challenge. Each opponent’s is different in abilities and difficulty.
The Sway:
 TheDutchess |
 AmateurInsider |
 Charming Subversive |
 NefariousPlotter |
 Cunning Mastermind |
Order of The Red Erisim:
 Rasala the Bright |
 Minor Warlock |
 Hedgewitch |
 Licensed Conjurer |
 Master Wizard |
Brute Squad
 Commander Flint |
 Rent-a-Brute |
 Back Alley Bruiser |
 Brutal Mercenary |
 Unyielding Sentinel |
Seekers
 Professor Lambert |
 Assistant Scientist |
 Smug Philosopher |
 Stalwart Explorer |
 Genius Inventor |
Awakened
 Lanie and Lillie |
 Grumpy Mummy |
 Zombie Hooligan |
 Ghostly Knight |
 Unchained Monster |
Battleground of the Obelisk Boons and their Effects
Not every fraction will award you will each boon so you need to pick wisely in association with what boon you are after. The following key will help you with what fraction awards which boon.
(Thieves: T, Sway: S, Red Erisim: R, Brute: B, Seekers: Sk )
The Awakened have no boon that are specific to them as they are randomised.
| Boon | Effect |
 Bank Bribery |
Your interest rate at the bank will be increased by 3% of its normal rate.(S & Sk) |
 Black Market Goods |
Shows and highlights r83+ items in shop restocks that are not shown to those without the boon. You can also get more items restocking using this boon.(S) |
 Book Smarts |
You will receive two or four points of intelligence instead of the standard one point when you read your pet a book.(Sk) |
 Cartogriphication |
You will be guided to the treasure of the Faerie Caverns, you only need to follow the directions that it tells you to go.(R) |
 Cheaper by the Dozen |
Usually you can only buy stocks that are at 15np or higher but with this boon you can buy stocks from 10np. (T & S) |
 Doctor Who? |
Using this boon will cure any disease your pet will get. ( Just use the healing spring instead) (R & Sk) |
 Doppelgänger |
This boon increases the chance of you being allowed to use one-use items in the Battledome a second time.(T, R & B) |
 Double Bubble |
There is a chance that using this boon will allow your healing potion to be re-filled when you use it on a pet.(R) |
 Equip ALL THE THINGS |
You are able to use 9 weapons in the battle dome instead of the usual 8 with this boon.(B) |
 Five-Finger Discount |
You are given a 10% discount at Neopian shops but not user shops. (T) |
 GRRRAAAAHHHHHH! |
When battling you are able to give another 10% of damage to your opponent. (can be effective especially with Punchbag Bob.)(B) |
 LOL AVIES |
For only the duration of the boon, you are able to steal another avatar off someone else.To do so: Click on a users active avatar on the Neoboards. A label “Pilfered” will appear on the stolen avatar and it can be swapped with other avatars as well. However, the person you stole the avatar from will still have it but you will only have it for a short amount of time.
It does not count towards your Neoboard avatar score. (T) |
 Refreshed Quest Request |
If you have a faerie quest you can swap it for another one.This can be very useful if you are trying to stay away from a certain skill or want a specific one.
Note: You can get the crafting faerie by refreshing and she only wants NC items. She does not award skill points, only a NC item. (S & R) |
 Right Round Round Round |
Allows you to spin all the wheels twice before having to wait the usual time. The wheel are as follows; (Excitement, Extravagance, Knowledge, Mediocrity, Misfortune and Monotony)(B & Sk) |
 Scratch Master |
You do not have to wait the usual time between purchasing a second scratch card. You can buy two before having to wait with this boon.(T & B) |
 Strength of Mind |
You can use this ability “Mind Blast” one per battle to use your Intelligence points to calculate the damage done until the boon wears off.(Sk) |
 That Millionaire Feeling |
This is a useles boon. It is suggested to NOT use it as it only raises the TP limit to 2,000,000 np. It is useless because the trading post now automatically does that.(S) |
 Full PocketsPremium only |
If you have premium you can use this boon to get more Neopoints when you scratch the card. |
 Premium DreamiumPremium only |
If you have premium you are able to send 4 scores each day until the boon runs out instead of the usual 3 per day. |
Battleground of the Obelisk Predictions
The Battleground of the Obelisk is a popular Neopets feature that allows players to join a faction and reap potential rewards based on the outcome of weekly battles. Predictions surrounding which faction will win in a given week often play a key role in strategy and participation. These predictions are typically informed by community speculation, historical win patterns, and anecdotal observations rather than concrete data, as the exact mechanics of victory determination remain undisclosed by Neopets.
Certain factions, such as The Order of the Red Erisim and The Awakened, are believed to have an edge due to their popularity or the strength of players who frequently join them. Conversely, factions like The Brute Squad may have fewer victories historically, leading to fewer players selecting them, further compounding their chances of winning. Many Neopians try to predict winners by analyzing trends in forum discussions or tracking each faction’s win history.
While predictions can guide players to choose factions with higher chances of winning, the system’s randomness ensures that no faction is ever a guaranteed victor. Players often join based on their personal preferences or desired boons, such as The Sway’s Bank Bribery boon or Awakened’s increased battledome rewards. Ultimately, while predictions are helpful, participating for fun and selecting a faction that aligns with your goals ensures an enjoyable experience, regardless of the outcome.
Battleground of the Obelisk Avatars
Winning a round with your fraction allows you to choose a boon ( or two if you have premium) and you are awarded with an avatar and site theme. The following fractions give you avatars once they have won ( if you chose that fraction.)
| Battleground: Awakened | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Awakened when they win. |
| Battleground: Brute Squad | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Brute Squad when they win. |
| Battleground: Seekers | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Seekers when they win. |
| Battleground: The Order | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Order of the Red Erisim when they win. |
| Battleground: The Sway | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Sway when they win. |
| Battleground: Thieves Guild | |
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Participate in the Battleground of the Obelisk and be a member of the Thieves Guild when they win. |