Some games give you a sword and tell you to go fight monsters. RIFT gives you an entire dimension and says, “Now make a medieval fortress with style.” Welcome to the Grand Medieval Clash, the latest RIFT Dimension Contest, where players ditch the dungeon grind and dive headfirst into the world of architectural warfare, fantasy flair, and over-the-top creativity.
Running from April 16 to May 17, 2025, this contest isn’t about who has the best DPS or fastest mount—it’s about who can build the most legendary medieval scene in their personal dimension. And yes, trebuchets are absolutely encouraged.
What Is the Grand Medieval Clash Dimension Contest?
RIFT’s dimension contests are legendary for a reason. They let players create fully immersive spaces inside their own pocket universes, using a powerful housing system that’s more Minecraft than MMO.
This time, the theme is “The Grand Medieval Clash,” which means:
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Castles? Yes.
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Knights? Definitely.
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Dragons perched on parapets? Highly recommended.
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Questionably engineered siege machines? Bonus points for ambition.
Players are challenged to design, decorate, and showcase a full medieval scene of epic proportions, using their imagination (and their inventory) to build an immersive battle-ready masterpiece.
Contest Rules and Entry Deadline
This isn’t just about throwing a few stone walls down and calling it a fortress. There are some rules—because even creativity needs guardrails (especially when catapults are involved).
Key contest details:
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Entry deadline: May 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT
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Theme: The Grand Medieval Clash (think siege warfare, castle intrigue, and battlefield drama)
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How to enter: Post your character name, shard, and dimension name in the official contest thread on the RIFT forums
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Judging: Based on creativity, use of theme, technical skill, and visual impact
And no, bribing the judges with enchanted armor won’t work. Probably.
What’s at Stake? (Besides Bragging Rights)
Let’s talk loot. Because while building a fantasy warzone is fun, doing it for prizes is even better.
Prizes include:
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In-game Credits (so you can buy more things to decorate with, of course)
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Dimension items to fuel future creative outbursts
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Exclusive titles to show off your medieval genius
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Eternal respect from your server's community (okay, maybe not eternal, but at least for a week or two)
Top entries will also be featured on the official RIFT site, which means your build could end up inspiring the next wave of castle crafters.
Why Medieval? Why Now?
Let’s be honest—there’s just something universally appealing about knights and catapults. From fantasy books and tabletop games to blockbuster films, medieval settings offer the perfect mix of drama, grandeur, and fire-breathing reptiles. And in a game like RIFT, where creativity isn’t just encouraged but baked into the systems, it’s the perfect playground.
This contest gives players the freedom to tell a story without dialogue—just stone walls, lava moats, glowing banners, and strategically placed dragons. It’s roleplay meets design challenge meets PvP standoff… minus the PvP.
Tips for Building a Winning Dimension
Whether you're a seasoned dimension architect or someone who just learned how to rotate objects:
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Tell a story with your build – A crumbled tower, a breached gate, or a dragon mid-roar can speak volumes.
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Layer your design – Use depth, height variation, and lighting to make the space feel alive.
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Avoid overcrowding – Every knight needs room to dramatically pose.
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Use motion items – A moving catapult or flickering torch adds life to static scenes.
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Screenshot your dimension at golden hour – Because yes, even medieval battles deserve good lighting.
Remember, the theme is “clash,” not “casually standing around in armor,” so don’t be afraid to lean into the chaotic medieval drama.
Conclusion: Craft Like a King, Design Like a War General
RIFT’s Grand Medieval Clash Dimension Contest is a chance to show off more than just your combat skills—it’s a spotlight for world-building, storycraft, and artistic chaos. Whether you're designing a siege in progress or a kingdom on the brink of collapse, this is your time to shine.
Just grab your stone walls, set your mood lighting, and start building the kind of medieval battlefield that would make a bard write three songs and a full-length ballad. Victory won’t come from combat—it’ll come from creativity, vision, and maybe a perfectly placed flaming trebuchet.
