This method of earning DKP is what's usually meant if DKP is used as a generic term. Popular reasons to hand out DKP include: On-time: at the starting time of the event, all members present receive a reward for punctuality Replacement: If a raid member drops out, a readily available replacement receives a bonus Duration: At the end of the raid, a reward is given for staying for the duration Time spent: For each hour spent in the raid, a certain amount of DKP is handed out Boss kill: Each boss killed yields a certain number of points, depending on boss difficulty First kill: If a boss is killed for the very first time, an extra bonus is awarded to all participants Points for tasks: Some systems expand "raid-related tasks" to include all activity that benefits the guild, like far