The V: Lucid update opens up the area of Lachelein in Arcane River, and introduces you to MapleStory's toughest new boss, Lucid! Explore the dreaming city and discover the mystery behind Lucid's rise to power. Then enjoy several new events to start the new year!

V.179 – V: Lucid is live on January 4!

Table of Contents

• New Content
  • New Boss: Lucid
  • Arcane River: Lachelein
• New Events
  • Hasty Hunting
  • 2x EXP & Drop Weekends
  • Hot Weekends
  • Hot Week
  • Play V Rewards Event

NEW CONTENT

New Boss: Lucid

Available January 4

Requirement: Lv. 230 and above

• The Master of Nightmares has arrived in MapleStory!
• Complete the quests in the new area of Lachelein and reach the top of the Clocktower!
• Once there, Lucid will whisk you away to parts unknown where you will do battle against her and her minions.
  • Party Size: 1 - 6
  • Death Count: 10 per player
  • Clear Count: Once per week

Rewards: Lucid drops the following items:

• Lucid's Soul Shard
• Beefy Lucid Soul: STR +24
• Swift Lucid Soul: DEX +24
• Clever Lucid Soul: INT +24
• Fortuitous Lucid Soul: LUK +24
• Flashy Lucid Soul: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +15
• Potent Lucid Soul: Weapon ATT +6
• Radiant Lucid Soul: Magic ATT +6
• Hearty Lucid Soul: MaxHP +960
• Magnificent Lucid Soul: ATT +3%, Magic ATT +3%, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5%, MaxHP + 2000, Critical Rate +12%, Ignore DEF +7%, Boss ATT +7%, All Skill Level +2

Arcane River: Lachelein

Available January 4

Requirement: Lv. 220 and above

• Prepare yourselves for a land of mystery where not everything is as it seems.
• The last area in Arcane River, Lachelein, is available after completing the Chu Chu Island questline.
• After you progress from Vanishing Journey and Chu Chu Island, you will begin the final step of fighting the new boss, Lucid.

Rewards:

• You can obtain two different stones that are exchanged for Arcane weapons and armor.
• Arcane River Droplet Stones drop off of monsters, and Butterfly Droplet Stones drop off of defeating Lucid.
• There are two NPCs in Lachelein named Dimo and Kanto. Kanto is the NPC that exchanges Butterfly Droplet Stones and Arcane River Droplet Stones for Phantasma Coins.
• You need 10 Arcane River Droplet Stones and 1 Butterfly Droplet Stone for 1 Phantasma Coin.
• Use Phantasma Coins to purchase Arcane weapons and armor.

Arcane Weapons:

• Arcane Umbra Katana: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +283, Boss Monster Dmg +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Fan: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +206, Magic ATT +347, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Scepter: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +206, Magic ATT +347, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Lucky Item Scroll: Adds a Zero weapon to the Arcane Umbra Warrior Set.
• Arcane Umbra Essence: Used to upgrade Lapis/Lazuli for Zero.
• Arcane Umbra Shining Rod: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +206, Magic ATT +347, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Soul Shooter: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +221, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Desperado: STR +100, MaxHP +2500, Weapon ATT +295, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Energy Chain: DEX +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +221, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Energy Chain: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +221, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Psy-limiter: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +206, Magic ATT +347, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Saber: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +283, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Axe: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +283, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Hammer: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +283, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Dagger: DEX +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +276, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Katara: LUK +65, Weapon ATT +140, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Cane: DEX +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +283, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Wand: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +206, Magic ATT +347, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Staff: INT +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +218, Magic ATT +353, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Two-handed Sword: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +295, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Two- Handed Axe: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +295, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Two-Handed Hammer: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +295, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Spear: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +295, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Polearm: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +264, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Bow: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +276, Speed +19, Rate of Knock-Back 80%, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Crossbow: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +283, Speed +19, Rate of Knock-Back 71%, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Guards: DEX +100, LUK +100, Weapon ATT +149, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Claw: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +221, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Pistol: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +216, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Dual Bowguns: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +276, Speed +19, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Siege Gun: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +302, Defense +200, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.
• Arcane Umbra Ellaha: STR +100, DEX +100, Weapon ATT +221, Boss Monster Damage +30%, Ignored Monster DEF +20%.

Arcane Equipment:

• Arcane Umbra Knight Shoes: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250, Speed +10, Jump +7.
• Arcane Umbra Mage Shoes: INT +40, LUK +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250, Speed +10, Jump +7.
• Arcane Umbra Archer Shoes: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250, Speed +10, Jump +7.
• Arcane Umbra Bandit Shoes: DEX +40, LUK +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250, Speed +10, Jump +7.
• Arcane Umbra Pirate Shoes: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250, Speed +10, Jump +7.
• Arcane Umbra Knight Gloves: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250.
• Arcane Umbra Mage Gloves: INT +40, LUK +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250.
• Arcane Umbra Archer Gloves: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250.
• Arcane Umbra Pirate Gloves: STR +40, DEX +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250.
  
• Arcane Umbra Bandit Gloves: DEX +40, LUK +40, Weapon ATT +9, Defense +250.
  
• Arcane Umbra Knight Cape: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +35, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6, Defense 450.
• Arcane Umbra Mage Cape: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +35, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6, Defense 450.
  
• Arcane Umbra Archer Cape: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +35, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6, Defense 450.
  
• Arcane Umbra Thief Cape: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +35, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6, Defense 450.
• Arcane Umbra Pirate Cape: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +35, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +6, Defense 450.
  

NEW EVENTS

Hasty Hunting

January 4 - January 17

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

• Welcome to the Hasty Hunting event!
• Here you will hunt monsters, fight Inferno Wolf, activate runes, and more in order to receive random prizes.
• The rewards, Haste Boxes, range from basic to intermediate to advanced, and finally ending with the superior box.

Rewards:

• Basic Haste Box
  • Spell Trace (x100)
  • Power Elixirs (x10)
  • Basic Hunter's Honor Medal: 7-day duration.
    
  • Silver Potential Stamp: 7-day duration.
    
  • Chaos Scroll 100%: 7-day duration.
    
  • Pure Clean Slate Scroll 5%: 7-day duration.
    
• Intermediate Haste Box
  • Spell Trace (x200)
  • Power Elixirs (x20)
  • Intermediate Hunter's Honor Medal: 7-day duration.
  • Gold Potential Stamp: 7-day duration.
  • Chaos Scroll 100%: 7-day duration.
  • Golden Hammer 50%: 7-day duration.
  • Pure Clean Slate Scroll 10%: 7-day duration.
• Advanced Haste Box
  • Spell Trace (x500)
  • Intermediate Hunter's Honor Medal: 7-day duration.
  • Golden Hammer 50%: 7-day duration.
  • Epic Potential Scroll 50%: 7-day duration.
  • Pure Clean Slate Scroll 10%: 7-day duration.
  • Innocence Scroll 50%: 7-day duration.
  • Chaos Scroll of Goodness 50%: 7-day duration.
• Superior Haste Box
  • Spell Trace (x800)
  • Advanced Hunter's Honor Medal: 7-day duration.
  • Pure Clean Slate Scroll 10%: 7-day duration.
  • Master Craftsman's Cube: 7-day duration.
  • Chaos Scroll of Goodness 50%: 7-day duration.
  • Meister's Cube: 7-day duration.
  • Incredible Chaos Scroll of Goodness 60%: 7-day duration.

2x EXP & Drop Weekends

January 7 - January 8

Requirement: Available for all levels

We will be running a 2x EXP & Drop event during the beginning of January! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on these chances to power through your level-ups!

Times:

• Saturday, January 7, 2017
  • PST: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • EST: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (Jan. 8)
  • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Jan. 8) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Jan. 8)
• Sunday, January 8, 2017
  • PST: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • EST: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (Jan. 9)
  • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Jan. 9) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Jan. 9)

Hot Weekends

January 7 - January 8
January 14 - January 15
The Hot Weekend times are are midnight (12:00 AM) to midnight (12:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• We're saying “thank you” for joining us during the MapleStory V updates!
• During the event period, log in to receive special discounts on in-game features!
• To begin, accept the guide quest from the event notifier on the left side of the screen.
• All weekend long, you can earn better rates when you perform certain actions.

Rewards:

• Receive 50% off Honor EXP
• Have a 5x better chance to receive a Magnificent Soul from Soul Shards
• Earn 3x the amount of V Coins when you open V Boxes

Hot Week

[Updated 1/9]

January 9 – January 15
The Hot Week times are midnight (12:00 AM) to midnight (12:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Requirement: Lv. 30 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

• During the event period, log in and click the gift box icon on the left side of the screen to receive a Gift Box, and then double-click the box in your inventory to open it.
• The Gift Box can be obtained once every day until midnight, and can be opened until 1:00 AM PST (4:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CET / 8:00 AM AEDT) of the following day.
• If you obtain a Gift Box every day from Monday to Saturday, then on Sunday—in addition to Sunday's reward—you can select another gift! You can select one from all of the items that were given out from Monday to Friday. You are not required to have received each day’s Gift Box on the same character in order to be eligible for the extra gift, but it does have to be with characters in the same world (multiple worlds in World Alliances don't count).
• Reward items for each day's Gift Box are listed below. All rewards are for both Reboot and non-Reboot worlds unless specifically noted below.

Rewards:

• Monday, January 9
  • Selective 4 Slot Coupon: Untradeable. Use to expand an inventory tab of your choice by 4 slots.
• Tuesday, January 10
  • 1000 Reward Points Token: Untradeable
• Wednesday, January 11
  • V Coin (x30): Untradeable
• Thursday, January 12
  • V Slot Coupon: Untradeable. Use to receive a Selective 8 Slot Coupon, a Storage Room 8 Slot Coupon, and a Character Slot Expansion Coupon.
• Friday, January 13
  • Epic Potential Scroll 100%: Untradeable
• Saturday, January 14
  • 500 Maple Points Coupon: Untradeable
• Sunday, January 15
  • Available in non-Reboot worlds only:
    • Bonus Potential Scroll 60%: Untradeable
  • Available in Reboot world only:
    • Mysterious Meso Pouch
  • And if you received a Gift Box every day this week (with characters in the same world, not world alliance), then you can also select one additional reward from the items given Monday through Saturday!

Play V Rewards Event

January 4 - January 31

Requirement: Can be participated in and completed once per world.

• The Play V Rewards event continues! Complete daily missions consisting of consecutive playtime and objective requirements in order to receive daily tiered box rewards.
• Each day you can earn up to 4 boxes that increase in value as you complete each daily tiered requirement.
• Earn cumulative tiered box rewards based on the number of daily tiered box rewards earned throughout the event.
• For example, complete daily missions and earn 12 daily tiered box rewards to earn a Tier 1 cumulative box reward.
• Rewards increase in value as you complete each cumulative tiered requirement.

Rewards: Earn rewards including:

• Mesos
• Maple Reward Points
• Miracle Circulators
• Royal Hair Coupons
• Red Cubes
• AbsoLab Weapons (job-based): 12 Star, with Potential and 70% Scrolls applied 8 times. Cannot use Transfer Hammer. Cannot be traded. Will not have an equipment trace upon being destroyed.