Atlantis Formats

There are several Atlantis game formats, and they can vary randomly from month to month.

Traditional
In the Traditional Atlantis format, each faction begins with 6 of their own zones during the Stacking Phase. When the Battle Phase begins, any faction can launch into any of the 19 zones. However, their are some restrictions for each specific zone. Additionally, no Divert, Bot Boosters, or Strengthen are allowed in any Atlantis zone.

Atlantis Prime
This is the only zone where launching is not allowed during the Stacking Phase. Atlantis Prime is also the tie-breaker zone in case two factions finish Atlantis with an equal number of zones. For this reason, it is sometimes considered the most valuable zone and sees a lot of action at the beginning of the Battle Phase. Players can not launch into Atlantis Prime if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

1st Player
This is the top zone for each faction. It is named after the player who ranked first for that faction in the last Atlantis. Use of Nanobot Refresh and Energy Recharge is allowed when launching into this zone. Only players with the Elite status are able to launch in these zones.

2nd Player and 3rd Player
These are the left and right zones in the middle row for each faction. They are named after the players who ranked second and third for that faction in the last Atlantis, respectively. Use of Nanobot Refresh and Energy Recharge is allowed when launching into these zones.

Grunt
This is the bottom left zone for each faction. Only players under level 100 can launch into Grunt zones, giving factions with lots of new players a big advantage in this Atlantis format.

Melee
This is the bottom middle zone for each faction. Only formations that do not require Ordnance are allowed in these zones. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

Clover
This is the bottom right zone for each faction. The damage impact of each launch is impacted by a random modifier. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

Formation Duels
In Formation Duels, each faction is able to launch into their own 6 zones during the Stacking Phase. When the Battle Phase begins, any faction can launch into any of the 19 zones. However, their are some restrictions for each specific zone. Additionally, no Divert, Bot Boosters, or Strengthen are allowed in any Atlantis zone.

Atlantis Prime
This is the only zone where launching is not allowed during the Stacking Phase. Atlantis Prime is also the tie-breaker zone in case two factions finish Atlantis with an equal number of zones. For this reason, it is sometimes considered the most valuable zone and sees a lot of action at the beginning of the Battle Phase. Players can not launch into Atlantis Prime if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

1st Player
This is the top zone for each faction. It is named after the player who ranked first for that faction in the last Atlantis. Use of Nanobot Refresh and Energy Recharge is allowed when launching into this zone.

2nd Player and 3rd Player
These are the left and right zones in the middle row for each faction. They are named after the players who ranked second and third for that faction in the last Atlantis, respectively. The damage impact of each launch is impacted by a random modifier. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

DEF SHOCK
This is the bottom left zone for each faction. Only Deflection and Shockwave formations are allowed here. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

SEEK ZA
This is the bottom middle zone for each faction. Only Seeker and Zone Assault formations are allowed here. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

ABS MISSILES
This is the bottom right zone for each faction. Only Absorber and Nanomissile formations are allowed here. Players can not launch here if they have used Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge in the last 60 minutes.

Special! (Free for All)
In this Atlantis format, there is no Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge allowed. There is the typical setup of 19 zones, with six zones for each faction and one Atlantis Prime zone. All zones use the same battle randomization that is used by Clover zones in the Traditional format. No zones are restricted to Elite or Grunt players. No Divert, Bot Boosters, or Strengthen are allowed in any zone. Atlantis Prime is locked until the final 24 hours of the tournament. This format was first detailed in a 2020 forum post by Silver.

Special! (Unlimited Refresh and Recharge)
This Atlantis format always comes the month after Free for All. There are no limits to the amount of Nanobot Refresh or Energy Recharge used. No Divert, Bot Boosters, or Strengthen are allowed in any zone. There are no other formation restrictions. Atlantis Prime is locked until the final 24 hours of the tournament. This format was first detailed in a 2020 forum post by Silver.