Introduction

In the world of Hypixel Skyblock, the role of Mayor is critical for players' experiences. From boosting XP gains to providing unique benefits, Mayors can shape the SkyBlock year in various ways. This ultimate guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Mayors in Hypixel Skyblock, so let's dive right in!

Election Mechanics

The Mayor Elections occur annually in Skyblock years. The Election Room stays open for around four real-life days, allowing players to vote and even change their votes. The candidate with the most votes becomes Mayor for the next SkyBlock year, and their perks are activated.

How Candidates Are Chosen

  • All candidates, except for last year's winner and no special mayors, are added to a possible Mayor list.
  • Candidates have a 45% chance of gaining an extra perk if they don't have all three.
  • If the Mayor wasn't in the last election, they would only get one perk.
  • The list of possible Mayors is shuffled, and the first five are selected.

Types of Candidates

Regular Candidates

  • Aatrox: Slayer quests are half-priced, gain rare drops more often, and earn 25% more Slayer XP.
  • Cole: Mining minions work 25% faster, plus additional mining XP and special Mining Fiesta events.
  • Diana: Known for her pet perks, she even sells the Griffin Pet.
  • Diaz: Provides a 25% boost in bank interest and expands daily NPC buy limits.
  • Finnegan: Enhances farming and offers exclusive items.
  • Foxy: Increases chances for event-related drops and schedules extra events.
  • Marina: Boosts fishing XP and starts special fishing events.
  • Paul: Provides bonuses on dungeon runs.

Special Candidates

  • Jerry: Activates various perks and increases most stats by 10%.
  • Derpy: Doubles minion output and increases monster HP, but closes the Auction House.
  • Scorpius: Offers coins as a token of gratitude for voting for him and increases the rounds in Dark Auctions.

One-Off Candidates

  • Dante: Focuses on security and economy.
  • Technoblade: Provides a range of boosts like skill experience, minion performance, and speed.

Other Candidates

  • Mayor Faith: No perks.
  • Mayor Nancy: No perks.

Removed Candidates

  • Barry: Provided a range of magical boosts but was removed from the pool.

Candidate Perks

Each Mayor brings a unique set of perks that apply to all players for the duration of their term. The number of perks a candidate can have is limited to three, but there is a 45% chance for a candidate to gain an extra perk if they don't have all three.

Trivia and History

  • Mayor Diana was the first elected Mayor and was also the first to have three perks.
  • Mayor Nancy is exclusively available on the alpha network.

Conclusion

Understanding the Mayor Elections and their perks can significantly impact your Hypixel Skyblock experience. Whether you're looking to maximize your XP gains or enhance other aspects of gameplay, choosing the right Mayor is crucial. Be sure to cast your vote in the next Skyblock elections!