Ironman mode
General information
Ironman mode is a style of gameplay on Emps-World that allows you to play the game with certain restrictions to make the game more difficult and challenging, and for some more enjoyable.
To begin Ironman mode on Emps-World, speak to the Quest guide on Tutorial island before you leave, and choose the "Make Ironman" option. Players are be able to choose from four different Ironman modes. More information about each of these modes can be found below.
Ironmen can remove any ironman mode by talking to the Quest guide on Tutorial Island. Doing this will remove any restrictions and turn the ironman account into a normal one. Be aware that this action cannot be undone! Players often refer to this action as de-ironing.
Overview of all Ironman modes
Regular Ironman mode
The restrictions placed on a Regular ironman account (and all other ironman modes) include:
- Inability to trade items with any other players (excluding Member tickets, GA tickets, Name change tokens and Double xp scrolls)
- Inability to pick up drops left on the ground by other players
- Inability to stake items against any other players (excluding Member tickets, GA tickets and double xp scrolls)
- Inability to access the Grand exchange, meaning they cannot buy or sell any items from/to other players (excluding Member tickets, GA tickets and double xp scrolls)
Hardcore Ironman mode (HCIM)
Hardcore ironman is another style of playing ironman where players only have one life, in addition to the standard restrictions given to all ironmen. If a Hardcore ironman dies, they will be converted to a regular ironman. Furthermore, their experience and total level on the Hardcore ironman highscore table will also move to the Regular ironman highscore table.
Ultimate Ironman mode (UIM)
Ultimate ironman is another ironman mode where players are prohibited from accessing a bank, in addition to the standard restrictions given to all ironmen. However, they are still able to use noted items on bank booths, chests and bankers to unnote their items.
Group Ironman mode (GIM)
Group ironman is another ironman mode where players are able to trade items with other group ironmen if they are in the same group, in addition to the standard restritions given to all ironmen. Group ironman members can only join a group on Tutorial island. Make sure everybody gets online and joins their group on Tutorial Island before heading out. Should an ironman group become inactive there is the option to join another group by using a Group change token.
Trivia
- Regular Ironman mode was released on the 4th of July, 2016.
- Both Hardcore Ironman and Ultimate Ironman mode were released on the 14th of Januray, 2020.
- Group Ironman mode was released on the 19th of December, 2020.
- The player "Jp" was the first player in Emps-World to achieve level 99 in all Skills, and obtain a Max cape while playing on Ironman mode.
- The player "Rotanas" was the first player in Emps-World to achieve Max Experience in all Skills while playing on Regular Ironman mode.
