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Oct 28, 2014

v.156 - Cygnus Awakening: Night Walker Patch Notes

V.156 – Cygnus Awakening: Night Walker is live on October 29!

Night Walker Reborn

Night Walker Skills

  • The level cap for Night Walkers has been increased from 120 to 250.
  • All new skills, including Hyper Skills, have been added to Night Walker characters.
  • There has been an AP and SP reset for Night Walkers.
  • Night Walkers can advance to 1st Job at Lv. 10, 2nd Job at Lv. 30, 3rd Job at Lv. 60, and 4th Job at Lv. 100.


Beginner

  • [NEW] Elemental Slash: Attack enemies in front of you with pure, primal energy.
  • [NEW] Imperial Recall: Return to the Empress using Shinsoo's power.
  • [NEW] Elemental Harmony: Use the harmony of nature to build affinity for an element of your choosing.
  • [NEW] Elemental Shift: Jump in any direction except down by pressing a direction key and jump in midair.
  • [REMOVED] Recovery
  • [REMOVED] Nimble Feet


1st Job

  • [UPDATED] Lucky Seven: Throws 2 throwing stars at once.
  • [NEW] Dark Elemental: Summons a dark element that grants you its powers.
  • [NEW] Shadow Dodge: Quickly move backwards. This skill can be used while using Throwing Star skills.
  • [NEW] Shadow Jump: Allows you to jump again in midair. This skill can be used while using Throwing Star skills.
  • [NEW] Shadow Bat: Summons a Shadow Bat which sometimes attacks with you. The attack rate will double for enemies marked with Darkness. Required Skill: Dark Elemental Lv. 1 or Higher.
  • [REMOVED] Nimble Body


2nd Job

  • [UPDATED] Physical Training: Permanently improves LUK through sheer physical training.
  • [NEW] Triple Throw: Throws 3 Throwing Stars in a row at the target. The last attack uses the power of Darkness to deal greater damage.
  • [NEW] Throwing Booster: Temporarily increases the attack speed of your weapon. Must have a Claw equipped. Required Skill: Throwing Mastery Lv. 5.
  • [NEW] Throwing Mastery: Increases the damage, weapon mastery, and accuracy of Claw-type weapons, and increases the max number of charges of your Throwing Stars.
  • [NEW] Adaptive Darkness: Deeper Darkness further enhances the Marks of Darkness. Required Skill: Dark Elemental Lv. 10 or Higher.
  • [NEW] Bat Affinity: Enhances the Shadow Bat through deeper communion. Required Skill: Shadow Bat Lv. 20 or Higher.
  • [REMOVED] Shuriken Burst
  • [REMOVED] Gust Charm


3rd Job

  • [NEW] Shadow Spark: Throws penetrating Throwing Stars imbued with the power of darkness. At max range the stars explode, dealing extra damage to all enemies in range.
  • [NEW] Dark Servant: Summons a shadow which copies your actions after a short delay. The copied actions are limited to the throwing stars skills and movement skills. Your shadow disappears when the summon time runs out. The shadow attack can activate Marks of Darkness or Shadow Bat without being affected by attack reflection.
  • [NEW] Spirit Projection: Allows you to conjure up infinite throwing stars for a short period of time.
  • [NEW] Adaptive Darkness II: Deeper Darkness further enhances the Marks of Darkness. Required Skill: Adaptive Darkness Lv. 10 or Higher.
  • [NEW] Bat Affinity II: Enhances the Shadow Bat through deeper communion. Required Skill: Bat Affinity Lv. 20 or Higher.
  • [NEW] Darkness Ascending: Instead of being KO'd when your HP reaches 0, the power of darkness will restore you to life.
  • [REMOVED] Shadow Web
  • [REMOVED] Shadow Stars
  • [REMOVED] Shade Splitter
  • [REMOVED] Dark Flare


4th Job

  • [NEW] Quintuple Star: Throw 5 Throwing Stars in a row at the target. The last attack uses the power of darkness to deal greater damage.
  • [NEW] Dark Omen: Summons a pack of shadow bats to attack enemies. The number of bats will appear in proportion to the number of attacked enemies. Dark Omen is not affected by attack reflection, but it cannot crit.
  • [NEW] Shadow Stitch: Your shadow binds the enemies to the ground. Also applies to Boss Monsters.
  • [NEW] Throwing Expert: Increases Claw Mastery, Weapon Attack, and Max Critical Damage. Required Skill: Throwing Mastery Lv. 10
  • [NEW] Dark Blessing: The power of darkness fills you, increasing your stats.
  • [NEW] Adaptive Darkness III: Immerses you in deeper darkness to enhance your Marks of Darkness. Required Skill: Adaptive Darkness II Lv. 10 or Higher.
  • [NEW] Bat Affinity III: Enhances the Shadow Bat through deeper communion. Required Skill: Bat Affinity II Lv. 20 or Higher.
  • [NEW] Vitality Siphon: Absorb HP from enemies while laying your Mark of Darkness.
  • [NEW] Shadow Slip: Grants a chance to melt into the shadows, avoid enemy attacks, and decrease damage taken.


Hyper Skills

  • [NEW] Dominion: Unleashes the power of darkness, creating an area of supernatural force.
  • [NEW] Glory of the Guardians: A ceremony for Cygnus Knights to prove their devotion to the Empress.
  • [NEW] Shadow Illusion: Summons a shadow which copies your actions after a short delay. The copied actions are limited to the throwing stars skills and movement skills. Your shadow disappears when the summon time runs out. The shadow attack can activate Marks of Darkness or Shadow Bat without being affected by attack reflection.
  • [NEW] Quintuple Star - Reinforce: Increases Quintuple Star damage.
  • [NEW] Quintuple Star - Boss Rush: Increases the Boss ATT of Quintuple Star.
  • [NEW] Quintuple Star - Critical Chance: Increases the Critical Rate of Quintuple Star.
  • [NEW] Dark Omen - Cooldown Cutter: Reduces the cooldown for the Dark Omen.
  • [NEW] Dark Omen - Spread: Increases the number of monsters that Dark Omen hits.
  • [NEW] Dark Omen - Reinforce: Increases the damage of Dark Omen.
  • [NEW] Vitality Siphon - Extra Point: Increases the HP Boost for each stack of Vitality Siphon.
  • [NEW] Vitality Siphon - Steel Skin: Increases the Defense for each stack of Vitality Siphon.
  • [NEW] Vitality Siphon - Preparation: Increases Abnormal Status Resistance for each stack of Vitality Siphon.
  • [NEW] Hyper Strength: Permanently increases STR.
  • [NEW] Hyper Dexterity: Permanently increases DEX.
  • [NEW] Hyper Intelligence: Permanently increases INT.
  • [NEW] Hyper Luck: Permanently increases LUK.
  • [NEW] Hyper Critical: Permanently increases Critical Rate.
  • [NEW] Hyper Accuracy: Permanently increases Accuracy.
  • [NEW] Hyper Health: Permanently increases Max HP.
  • [NEW] Hyper Mana: Permanently increases Max MP.
  • [NEW] Hyper Fury: Permanently increases Max DF.
  • [NEW] Hyper Defense: Permanently increases Weapon DEF.
  • [NEW] Hyper Magic Defense: Permanently increases Magic DEF.
  • [NEW] Hyper Speed: Permanently increases Movement Speed.
  • [NEW] Hyper Jump: Permanently increases Jump.

 

New Dungeons

FriendStory

Requirement: Lv. 33 or above

Overview

  • Maple World and the real world collide! Transport your Mapler from the digital realm to reality and take on the role of Shinsoo International School's newest student.
  • After a mysterious student from another world shows up in Maple World, you agree to travel to their world to take their place as a student at Shinsoo International School.
  • You're given a phone to contact your friends and a school uniform to blend in as a student in the new world.
  • You'll meet famous MapleStory characters in a new setting and in new roles as you hang out with Cygnus, Mihile, Hawkeye, Eckhart, along with other characters from Maple World.
  • You may even encounter familiar faces as the faculty of Shinsoo International School, such as Magnus the PE Teacher or Hilla the School Nurse.
  • Gain access to new NPC shops to purchase new items.
  • After completing all the story episodes, fight through the Old Shinsoo International School Building dungeon where you can defeat monsters to earn more rewards and level up your Shinsoo School Badge.


Gameplay

  • You can start by clicking the phone notifier on the left side of the screen and accepting the call from the Student, by entering the Closet House portal in Henesys, or by entering FriendStory through the Dimensional Mirror.
  • FriendStory contains a Prologue and 5 Episodes, each with its own story and enemies to defeat.
    • Prologue: The World Beyond the Closet
    • Episode 1: Cygnus and the New Kid
    • Episode 2: Orchid and the Stalker
    • Episode 3: Hilla and Magnus, Sittin’ In a Tree
    • Episode 4: Cassandra’s House of Totally Scary Stuff
    • Episode 5: Students in Crisis
  • You must complete each episode in order to proceed to the next episode.
  • You will receive different rewards for completing each episode.


Rewards - Complete each episode to receive the following rewards:

  • Episode 1:
    • Hugh Head's Silver Needle (3): Untradeable
    • Fresh Strawberry Juice (50): Untradeable, Restores 3000 HP and MP
    • Overpower Lv.1 (2): Untradeable, Effect lasts for 30 minutes, ATT/M.ATT: +20
  • Episode 2:
    • Hugh Head's Silver Needle (3): Untradeable
    • Equip Tab 4 Slot Coupon: Untradeable
    • Overpower Lv.2 (2): Untradeable, Effect lasts for 30 minutes, ATT/M.ATT: +30
  • Episode 3:
    • Hugh Head's Silver Needle (3): Untradeable
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon: Effect lasts for 30 minutes
    • Overpower Lv.2 (2): Untradeable, Effect lasts for 30 minutes, ATT/M.ATT: +30
  • Episode 4:
    • Hugh Head's Silver Needle (3): Untradeable
    • 2x Drop Coupon: Effect lasts for 30 minutes
    • Use Tab 4 Slot Coupon: Untradeable
  • Episode 5:
    • Hugh Head's Silver Needle (3): Untradeable
    • Cygnus' Best Friend: Medal, One-of-a-kind item, Untradeable, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +2, MHP/MMP: +300, ATT/M.ATT: +1
    • Shinsoo School Badge: Badge, One-of-a-kind item, Untradeable, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +1, MHP/MMP: +30, Speed +1, Jump +1.
    • Triangular Sushi (mushroom) (100)


Old Shinsoo International School Building Dungeon

  • Once you complete all the FriendStory episodes, you can enter the Old Shinsoo International School Building dungeon next to Ericsson the Security Guard.
  • You must wear the Shinsoo School Badge to enter, and you can create a party of 1-3 to tackle the new enemies and bosses in the dungeon.
  • The dungeon has 4 regular stages and 1 boss stage. Each stage has a 4 minute timer.
  • When you enter the dungeon you are allowed a death count of 5. When you die, your death counter goes down and you will automatically leave the dungeon when your death counter becomes 0.
  • When you defeat the boss at the end of the dungeon you will receive EXP for your character, EXP for your Shinsoo School Badge, and a variable amount of Hugh Head's Silver Needles.
  • You may complete the dungeon up to 10 times per day.


Hugh Head's Silver Needles Shops - Use Hugh Head's Silver Needle at various shops within FriendStory to buy exclusive items such as:

  • Chalk Damage Skin: Purchasable until 12/1/2014, Movement is possible only within the account, Cannot be used by Zero, Effect is permanent until another damage skin is applied.
  • Best Friend medals: Neinheart, Oz, Irena, Eckhart, Hawkeye, Mihile, Orchid, Francis. Same stats as Cygnus' Best Friend medal.
  • Cygnus' Best Friend: Chair
  • Neinheart's Best Friend: Chair
  • Oz's Best Friend: Chair
  • Irena's Best Friend: Chair
  • Eckhart's Best Friend: Chair
  • Hawkeye's Best Friend: Chair
  • Mihile's Best Friend: Chair
  • Orchid's Best Friend: Chair
  • Francis' Best Friend: Chair


Mushroom Castle

Requirement: Lv. 60 or above (Lv. 65 is recommended)

Rescuing the princess and winning her royal highness' fair smile is the dream for every adventurer. Well, you may have done the first part in the old Mushroom Kingdom, and now is the time to achieve the second part in the newly revamped Mushroom Kingdom!

Mushroom Kingdom has returned with a re-designed story line, maps, monsters, and many familiar-looking mushrooms, offering Lv. 60 or above players yet another place for training and fun. Those who successfully win Violetta's smile will also obtain special cape and medal.

  • Go to the revamped Mushroom Kingdom (located at the far left of Blue Mushroom Forest 2).
  • The quest ‘Mushking's Summons’ will start automatically upon arrival.
  • Accept the quest and talk to Mushking in the Mushroom Castle and set off the on journey to make Princess Violetta smile.


Rewards:

  • The Girl Who Is Too Heavy for Me (Cape): Req. Lv. 65, Weapon/Magic DEF +20, Speed +5, Number of Upgrades Available +5.
  • Violetta's Knight (Medal): Req. Lv. 65, STR +2, DEX +2, LUK +2, INT +2, Max HP/MP +300.

 

Mr. Lee Airlines

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

  • Must be in a party of 1 - 6 people.
  • Cannot enter if any of your party members has already entered once a day.
  • Cannot enter if any of your party members does not have the start quest in progress.

 

  • Some new monsters and maps have been added, and EXP obtained from monsters here has changed.
  • This content is no longer instanced.
  • Accept the quest ‘[Mr. Lee Airlines] Regular Service’ from the lightbulb notifier to move to Boarding Area.
  • Speak with Mr. Lee, or enter the portal above the ladder, to board the MR133.
  • The passengers who have crash landed on the deserted island must find Escape tools (Jet Boat, Submarine, Gyrocopter, Hot-Air Balloon, Canoe, Minicopter, Feline Pirate Ship).
  • A number of dangerous situations randomly occur during this search.
  • Once you find your escape vehicle, you must complete the requirements that will activate it.
  • If you die or get off the island but did not properly escape, you will return to the state before you got on the plane, as if it were a dream.
  • If you escape successfully and return to Maple World, you can get compensation for your damage/loss.

Rewards:

  • Pilot's Diary: Chance to increase Ambition, Empathy and/or Willpower
  • Research Report: Chance to increase Insight, Diligence and/or Charm
  • Wilderness Hunter's Buff: Duration: 30 mins, HP: + 10000, ATT/MATT: + 100, DEF/MDEF: + 5000, ACC: + 100, DEF: + 100, Jump/Speed: + 50
  • One of the following, depending on which method was used to escape:
    • Permanent Jet Boat Mount Coupon
    • Permanent Submarine Mount Coupon
    • Permanent Gyrocopter Mount Coupon
    • [NEW] Permanent Hot-Air Balloon Mount Coupon
    • [NEW] Permanent Canoe Mount Coupon
    • [NEW] Permanent Minicopter Mount Coupon
    • [NEW] Permanent Feline Pirate Ship Mount Coupon

 

Additional Updates

Cash Item Delete Function

  • Cash items can now be deleted in the Cash Shop.
  • In order to delete an item, the item must be moved to the Cash Inventory within the Cash Shop.
  • Right-click the item, and select the "Delete" button that appears.
  • For security measures, you will be prompted to enter your PIC before continuing.
  • Click "Ok" to the prompts asking if you are sure you want to delete that item.
  • Any NX or MaplePoints spent on the item will not be refunded when the item is deleted.

 

Cash Shop Inventory

  • Each Cash Shop inventory has been expanded from 799 to 999 slots.

 

Character Slot Increase

  • The number of available character slots has been increased from 30 to 32.

 

Character Deletion Function

  • In order to prevent accidental character deletion, a "cooldown" waiting period is added before a character is truly deleted.
  • Once you confirm the deletion of a character, the character will now stay in your character slots for another 24 hours. When the time is up, you need to click the "Delete Character" button to truly erase your character. This button is not clickable during the "cooldown" time.
  • If you change your mind during the "cooldown" time, you can click the "Restore" button to undo the deletion.
  • Characters cannot be played during their deletion “cooldown” time, but their character cards and link skill effects are still applied.
  • The "cooldown" period is only applied to characters Lv. 31 and above; characters Lv. 30 and below can still be deleted immediately.

 

Guild Party Search

  • You can now search by guild names and guild leader names.

 

Buff Duration

  • A duration counter (in minutes) has been added to the icon for active buffs.

 

New Events

Night Walker Awakening

October 29 - November 25

Requirement: Night Walker character

  • Obtain a gift box when you reach each of the following levels as a Night Walker (Lv. 30, 50, 70, 80, 90, 110, and 130).
  • Accept the reward by clicking the '[Night Walker Awakening]' quest through the event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Make sure to open the boxes by 11/25/14 11:59 PM Pacific.

Rewards:

  • Lv. 30 - Level 30 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
  • Lv. 50 - Level 50 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • Dark Focus Hat - Req. Lv. 75, All stats +10, MaxHP/MaxMP +150, Weapon Defense/Magic Defense +100, Number of upgrades available: 10, Unhammered, Can be moved within an account with a Sharing Tag one time (otherwise untradeable). Comes with Epic Potential.
      • When your job is Night Walker (3) or Night Walker (4): Critical Rate 5%, STR: +5, DEX: +5, WEAPON ATTACK: +5
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
  • Lv. 70 - Level 70 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • Shadow Black Scarab - Req. Lv. 75, MaxHP/MaxMP +100, Weapon Attack +38, Accuracy +10, Number of upgrades available: 7, Unhammered. Untradeable. Comes with Epic Potential.
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
  • Lv. 80 - Level 80 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • Royal Adventure Suit - Req. Lv. 80, All stats +10, MaxHP +100, Magic Attack +1, Weapon Defense/Magic Defense +155, Number of upgrades available: 10, Unhammered, Can be moved within an account one time (untradeable after being moved). Comes with Epic Potential.
  • Lv. 90 - Level 90 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
  • Lv. 110 - Level 110 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • 1.5x EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
  • Lv. 130 - Level 130 Gift Box: Untradeable. Use to receive:
    • Pivotal Adventure Ring - Req. Lv. 130, All stats +3, MaxHP/MaxMP +300, Weapon Attack +3, Magic Attack +3. One-of-a-kind item. Movement is possible only within the account one time.

 

Back to the Old Maple

October 29 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

Do you remember how things were when you first came to Maple World as a fresh adventurer years ago? Have you ever reminisced about the good ol' days and wished you could go back in time? Now you can relive those precious memories in the Back to the Old Maple event!

Featuring pre-Big Bang maps and quests, “Back to the Old Maple" brings back part of the nostalgic old Maple World for you to experience (or re-experience) MapleStory before the various changes. You can also purchase vintage items and gear in the special coin shop.

To go along with the Old Maple event, the login screen music from 2011's Chaos update has been brought back until our update in December, which was requested by many players.

  • Accept the quest ‘A Crack in the Dimensional Mirror’ from the Event Notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Use the Dimensional Mirror located in most major towns, and go to "A Crack in the Dimensional Mirror". You will then be teleported to the Old Maple World.
  • Explore parts of Victoria Island as they used to be, and take on powered up versions of bosses such as Mano, Mushmom, Stumpy, Dyle, and Faust.
  • Completing quests in the Old Maple World will reward you with Old Maple Coins, which can be used to purchase various items and gear from NPC Inkwell in major towns in the Old Maple World.
  • The World Map function and Teleport Rocks are not usable in the event maps.
  • You can use the Dimensional Mirror in the major towns in the Old Maple World to return to the current Maple World.

Rewards include:

  • Old Maple-themed weapons, equipment, and accessories
  • Black and White Damage Skin
  • Under the Maple Tree Chair
  • Maple 3000-Day medal
  • And lots more!

 

Cassandra's Sweetiepie Giftstravaganza

October 29 - November 4

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

  • Accept the event quest ‘Cassandra's Sweetiepie Giftstravaganza’ from the star notifier on the left side of the game window, or you can accept the quest directly from Cassandra in the Event Hall.
  • You will receive a Rosey Marble upon starting the event.
  • You must stay logged into the game for one hour to turn the Rosey Marble into a Heartshaker Marble to complete the quest.
  • You must start the quest from the beginning if you log out before completing it.
  • You may complete the quest once per account, per day.

Rewards:

  • Sweetiepie Gift Box: Untradeable. Open to receive one of the following items:
    • 1.5X EXP Coupon - Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
    • Golden Bonus Potential Stamp - Untradeable
    • Silver Bonus Potential Stamp - Untradeable
    • Chaos Scroll 60% - Untradeable
    • Advanced Equip Enhancement Scroll - Untradeable
    • A random Lv. 120 Necro weapon - All Necro weapons are tradeable until equipped
    • A random Lv. 135 Loveless weapon - All Loveless weapons are tradeable until equipped

 

[Updated 11/13] Monster Purge

November 1

Requirement: Lv. 30 or above

[Updated 11/13] Due to a bug with the Monster Purge event on November 1, Lv. 30 and above characters that were created before that date can talk to NPC Cassandra and select ‘11/1 Monster Purge Compensation’ to receive the reward box. Only one character per world can receive the box. Make sure to pick up and open the box before 11/19/14 1 AM (Pacific).

  • Accept the quest ‘Monster Purge’ from the star notifier on the left side of the game window, or you can accept the quest directly from Cassandra in the Event Hall.
  • Hunt 300 monsters within your level range. Some monsters do not apply.
  • The quest can only be accepted on one character per world.

Rewards:

  • Monster Purge Gift Box: The box will contain more rewards if you are Lv. 100 or above.
    • Lv. 30 and above
      • 2x EXP Coupon: Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
      • 2x Drop Coupon: Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
    • Lv. 100 and above
      • 2x EXP Coupon: Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
      • 2x Drop Coupon: Untradeable, 1 day duration. Buff lasts for 1 hour.
      • Character Slot Expansion Coupon: Untradeable, 1 day duration.
      • Power Elixir (50)

 

Fall Leaves

November 5 - November 18

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

  • Accept the event quest ‘World of Falling Leaves’ from the star notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Stay logged in for 30 minutes.
  • This quest can be completed once a day per character.

Rewards:

  • Bonus Potential Scroll 60%: Untradeable
  • Autumnal Blessing - Buff duration: 30 minutes. ATT/MATT +20.

 

King of Crowns

November 5 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 33 or above
Zero characters must have completed the story questline up to Chapter 2

  • The King of Crowns event comprises the following 3 sub-events: Shiny Crown Crafting, Crown Stacking Achievement Event and Sentence Scramble.
  • All sub-events can be started by talk to NPC Cassandra in the Event Hall, or by accepting quests starting with ‘[King of Crowns]’ from the Event Notifier on the left side of the game window.

Shiny Crown Crafting

  • This quest can be completed up to 10 times daily.
  • Hunt monsters within your level range (from 10 levels below or 20 levels above), and collect 30 Shimmering Stars from the monster drop. Some monsters do not apply.
  • Once you have collected 30 Shimmering Stars, talk to Cassandra to receive 1 random crown title or crown fragments, as well as an EXP bonus.
  • There are 5 types of crowns in total: red (Crimson), blue (Azure), yellow (Golden), green (Emerald), and purple (Amethyst). Each type further comprises 8 crowns.
  • Collection progress can be checked by clicking on the crown UI and selecting "[King of Crowns] On Display".
  • You can equip collected crowns by checking the check box on the same UI. Each crown equipped will give some bonus stats, as well as a title over the character's head. No more than 1 crown of each color can be equipped at the same time.
  • You can also exchange 10 crown fragments for a new crown by selecting "[King of Crowns] Forging Anew" from the same crown UI.


Crown Stacking Achievement Event

By collecting all the crowns of one color, you will unlock a corresponding achievement and item rewards. Progress can be checked on the trophy UI on the left side of the game window.

Achievement Name Requirement Rewards
Crimson Crown Collector Collect all red crowns Use Tab 8 Slot Exchange Coupon (7 day duration)
Azure Crown Collector Collect all blue crowns Etc Tab 8 Slot Exchange Coupon (7 day duration)
Golden Crown Collector Collect all yellow crowns Equip Tab 8 Slot Exchange Coupon (7 day duration)
Emerald Crown Collector Collect all green crowns Spell Trace (300)
Amethyst Crown Collector Collect all purple crowns Meister's Cube (7 day duration)
King of Crowns Unlock all the achievements above Crown Damage Skin (7 day duration)

Sentence Scramble

  • Talk to NPC Cassandra and receive a "sentence" that is comprised of different crown titles.
  • You need to equip these crowns in the same order to receive the Crown Collector medal: All stats +5, MaxHP +300, ATT / MATT +3, untradeable, 30 day duration.

 

Homecoming

November 12 - November 25

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

Fall Opening Ceremonies:

  • Accept the quest ‘[Homecoming] Fall Opening Announcement’ from the star event notifier on the left side of the game window.

Rewards:

  • 2014 Homecoming Coin


[Homecoming] Quenching the Thirst:

  • Accept the quest ‘[Homecoming] Quenching the Thirst’ from the star event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Stay in-game for 30 minutes with the Sports Drink in your possession and acquire the Frozen Sports Drink.
  • Can be completed 20 times per day.

Rewards:

  • 2014 Homecoming Coin
  • EXP based on your level


Homecoming Bazaar (NPC shop):

  • Visit NPC Wonky at the Homecoming Bazaar, located in the Event Hall, during the event period (the shop will be open until December 2).
  • Use 2014 Homecoming Coins to purchase exclusive equipment, scrolls, and other items!


1st Week's Events: November 12 – November 18
Power Snacks:

  • Accept the quest ‘[Homecoming] Power Snacks’ from the star event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Collect 10 of each of the following items: Spicy Rice Cake, Buttery Roasted Squid, and California Roll from monsters that are in your level range (11 levels lower or 21 level higher). Some monsters do not apply.
  • Repeatable every 10 minutes.

Rewards:

  • Wonky's Sporty Cheer: Random buff effect
  • EXP based on your level


Extreme Tug-of-War:

  • Move to the event map by accepting the envelope notifier that appears above your character's head every 30 minutes, at :05 and :35.
  • There can be 1-20 players per channel. You will be divided into teams in the Waiting Area once you enter the event map.
  • To win, defeat the opposing team's Tug-of-War Tae Roon first; or reduce Tug-of-War Tae Roon’s HP the most in the allowed 5 minutes.

Rewards:

  • 2014 Homecoming Coin (2 – 5 depending on if you’re on the winning or losing team). On weekends, receive double the amount of coins!


2nd Week's Events: November 19 – November 25
Disrupter Disruption:

  • Accept the quest ‘[Homecoming] Disrupter Disruption’ from the star event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Defeat 200 monsters in your level range (11 levels lower or 21 level higher) in the allowed 10 minutes. Some monsters do not apply.

Rewards:

  • 2014 Homecoming Coin - On weekends, receive double the amount of coins!
  • EXP based on your level


G-G-G-Gourd Breaker:

  • Move to the event map by accepting the envelope notifier that appears above your character's head every 30 minutes, at :00 and :30.
  • The team that reduces the HP of the Goodie Ball monster in the allowed 5 minutes first wins.
  • There can be 2-20 players per channel. You will be divided into teams in the Waiting Area once you enter the event map.

Rewards:

  • 2014 Homecoming Coin (1 – 5 depending on if you’re on the winning or losing team). On weekends, receive double the amount of coins!

 

[Updated 11/18] Sengoku High

November 19 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

  • Red Leaf High is back - Sengoku style! Oda Nobunaga has taken over Red Leaf High. Can you survive his harsh lessons and prove yourself worthy?
  • Players may enter the school by speaking with Boss Kumi, located in the Event Hall.
  • Each day of the event, players Lv. 13 or above may receive 1 free Sengoku Class One Day Pass by speaking to Boss Kumi, accepting the quest 'Red Leaf High: The Sengoku'ing', and defeating 300 monsters in their level range. Some monsters do not apply. Turn in the quest to Oda Nobunaga.
  • Additionally, players may also purchase Sengoku Class Supplementary Passes from the Cash Shop.
  • Collect Oda Coins when you defeat a classroom, which can be used to purchase items from the Four Pillars of Heaven.

New Items Added to the Coin Shop

  • School Bag - Random reward bag containing restorative items, Gold Bonus Potential Stamp, Special Potential Scroll, Nebulite Box, Superior potions, Dark Onmyouji Effect Coupons (90 day and permanent versions available), and more. Open before 12/3/14 00:00.
  • Kimono Box - 30 day duration. Random reward box containing ‘Overall’ Cash equip covers. Open before 12/3/14 00:00.
  • Kouhai Medal - One of kind item, Movable within the account, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +4, ATT/MATT: +2, MHP/MMP: +500, Speed +10, Jump: +10
  • Senpai Medal - One of kind item, Movable within the account, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +5, ATT/MATT: +5, MHP/MMP: +600, Speed +10, Jump: +10

The School Bag can be purchased for 100 Oda Coins, the Kimono Box can be purchased for 200 Oda Coins, the Kouhai Medal can be purchased for 300 Oda Coins, and the Senpai Medal can be purchased for 600 Oda Coins.

Ranmaru will drop the School Bag as well.

Rewards

  • Sanada Yukimura Totem - Untradeable, Unique Equipped item, STR: +24, DEX: +24, INT: +24, LUK: +24, ATT: +8, M. ATT: +8
  • Honda Tadakatsu Totem - Untradeable, Unique Equipped item, STR: +24, DEX: +24, INT: +24, LUK: +24, ATT: +8, M. ATT: +8
  • Uesugi Kenshin Totem - Untradeable, Unique Equipped item, STR: +24, DEX: +24, INT: +24, LUK: +24, ATT: +8, M. ATT: +8

Each totem can be purchased for 1,000 Oda Coins, which are earned by completing each stage in Sengoku High. Upon collecting all three totems, players may speak to Oda Nobunaga, and complete the quest 'Red Leaf High: Secrets of War' to learn the skill 'Warring States Manifesto'.

  • Warring States Manifesto - Summon the Sengoku generals to attack. Number of Attacks: 3, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Damage: 500%, Cooldown: 180 secs.

 

Thanksgiving Events

Thanksgiving!

November 19 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 10 or above

  • Accept the quest 'Thanksgiving!' through the star event notifier on the left side of the game window. You can also accept the quest directly from Cassandra in the Event Hall.
  • Hunt the Plump Turkeys that appear in certain maps throughout Maple World to collect a variety of restorative items, equips, and more.
  • Plump Turkeys can be found in maps surrounding Henesys, Mu Lung, Leafre, Ellinia, Perion, Kerning City, Orbis, El Nath, Ossyria, Herb Town, Ariant, Magatia, Door to the Future, Edelstein, and Tynerum.
  • They respawn every 15 minutes.

Plump Turkeys have a chance to drop the following items:

  • Chief Axe: Weapon ATT +50, Number of upgrades available: 7, Unhammered. Epic item.
  • Maplehontas: All Stats +1, Max HP/Max MP +100, Speed +10, Jump +10. Epic item.
  • Pilgrim Hat: All Stats +1, Max HP/Max MP +100, Speed +10, Jump +10. Epic item.
  • Nebulite Box: 30 day duration. Use to receive a random Nebulite.
  • Special Potential Scroll: Untradeable.
  • Special Bonus Potential Scroll: Untradeable.
  • Cubic Blade (normal or Chaos)
  • Roasted Relaxer Chair
  • Thanksgiving-themed restorative items

 

Turkey Egg Hunt

November 19 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 10 or above

  • Talk to NPC Cody in the Event Hall, or accept the quest from the event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • This quest can be repeated every 30 minutes after completion.
  • Hunt Turkey monsters that appear in the areas around major towns to collect 5, 10, or 20 Turkey Eggs, based on the character's level range.
  • There are 3 kinds of Turkey Eggs that will drop depending on the character level. You can only collect the color befitting the level.
    • Yellow: Lv. 10 – 49
    • Green: Lv. 50 - 99
    • Blue: Lv. 100 and above

Rewards: After collecting the required amount of Turkey Eggs, talk to Cody again to exchange them for items such as:

  • Restorative items
  • Gold Bonus Potential Stamp: Untradeable
  • Special Potential Scroll: Untradeable
  • Bonus Potential Scroll 60%: Untradeable
  • Nebulite Box
  • Advanced Boost Potions
  • Turkey Pet (90 days) and Turkey Feed (rare chance)
  • And more!

 

[Updated 11/20] Thanksgiving Feast

November 19 - December 2

Requirement: Lv. 13 or above

  • Accept the quest 'Thanksgiving Feast' through the 'star' event notifier on the left side of the game window, or you can accept the quest directly from NPC Tangyoon in the Event Hall.
  • Find ingredients for each of the six cooks in the event hall (Tangyoon, Mrs. Ming Ming, Utah, Neinheart, Tofu, and Kenta) that they can use to make a dish.
  • Use a certain amount of ingredients to satisfy each cook.
  • Each cook will give you a different buff based on the amount of ingredients used. Once all cooks are satisfied, you can complete the quest.
  • You may complete the quest once per day.

Buffs Awarded:

  • Harmony of Taste: Buff lasts for 20 minutes, HP +10000, ATT +100, DEF + 100, Accuracy +100, Avoidability +100, Jump +50, Speed +50. Also receive Power Elixir (30).
  • Burning Aroma: Buff lasts for 15 minutes, ATT +80. Also receive Power Elixir (10).
  • Super Satisfied: Buff lasts for 15 minutes, HP +5000, DEF + 80. Also receive Elixir (10).
  • Nice 'n' Greasy: Buff lasts for 10 minutes, Accuracy +80, Avoidability +80
  • Sudden Stomachache: Buff lasts for 10 minutes, Jump +40, Speed +40
  • The Journey of Cooking: Buff lasts for 5 minutes, Drop Rate x1.2


Rewards: Choose from one of the following chairs:

  • Down Home Family Chair: Untradeable
  • Phantom's Banquet Chair: Untradeable
  • Imperial Cygnus Feast Chair: Untradeable

 

Ongoing Events

Dark Lords of Darkness

October 6 - October 31

Requirement: Lv. 33 or above

During the event period, the following items will drop randomly from most monsters within level range. Picking up these items will allow their quests to be accepted from the event notifier. These quests can be complete once a day.

Quest Item Quest Name Quest Requirement
Worn Doom's Shoulder Dark Destroyer Eliminate 300 monsters in the appropriate level range
Empty Redeemer's Quiver Belt Dark Assassin Collect 30 Redeemer's Arrows that drop from monsters in the appropriate level range
Light Hellia's Key Necklace Dark Intruder Collect 10 Hellai's Keys that drop from monsters in the appropriate level range
Ordinary Clown's Ring Dark Ringmaster Collect 1 Clown's Enchanted Ring that drop from monsters in the appropriate level range
  Dark Lords of Darkness Complete all the sub-quests above
  • Once a sub-quest is completed, the related quest item will become an equippable Cash item with 1-day duration that can be worn over top other items.
    • Doom Shoulder: All stats +12, Weapon/Magic Attack +6
    • Avenger Quiver Belt: All stats +12, Weapon/Magic Attack +6
    • Hellia Necklace: All stats +12, Weapon/Magic Attack +6
    • Grin Ring: All stats +12, Weapon/Magic Attack +6
  • Once all 4 sub-quests are complete, "Dark Lords of Darkness" can be completed.

Rewards:

  • Dark Rack: Allows Shadowy Sculptures to be opened, which have a chance of containing one of the following totems:
    • Copper Doom Totem: STR +9
    • Silver Doom Totem: STR +18, PAD/MAD +5
    • Gold Doom Totem: STR +27, PAD/MAD +10
    • Dark Doom Totem : STR +36, PAD/MAD +15
    • Copper Avenger Totem : DEX +9
    • Silver Avenger Totem : DEX +18, PAD/MAD +5
    • Gold Avenger Totem : DEX +27, PAD/MAD +10
    • Dark Avenger Totem : DEX +36, PAD/MAD +15
    • Copper Hellia Totem : LUK +9
    • Silver Hellia Totem : LUK +18, PAD/MAD +5
    • Gold Hellia Totem : LUK +27, PAD/MAD +10
    • Dark Hellia Totem : LUK +36, PAD/MAD +15
    • Copper Grin Totem : INT +9
    • Silver Grin Totem : INT +18, PAD/MAD +5
    • Gold Grin Totem : INT +27, PAD/MAD +10
    • Dark Grin Totem : INT +36, PAD/MAD +15

 

The Kid Gamsper

October 15 - October 31

Requirement: Lv. 13 and above

  • Click on the icon of Gamsper through the 'star' event notifier on the left side of the game window to accept the quest, or visit Gamsper in the Event Hall.
  • Decorate the ghost kid Gamsper by collecting ghost paint.
    • 10 drops of ghost paint will be acquired for every 10 seconds connected to the game.
    • 20 drops of ghost paint can be acquired through the Ghost Paint Tube dropped from monsters in the field.
    • Other players can be right-clicked to select the Rock-Paper-Scissors game. Winners will acquire 100 drops of ghost paint, and a tie or loss will earn 10 drops of ghost paint.
    • Defeat the Bully Jack that appears in town to acquire Mysterious Ghost Paint Tube. This item can be used to acquire 5 drops of ghost paint every second from standing in a paint cloud that appears. Bully Jack only appears in Henesys, Leafre, El Nath, Edelstein, and Mu Lung from 8 AM-10 PM Pacific.
    • Up to 9999 drops of ghost paint can be stored.
  • Decorating Gamsper can be done through the event menu by clicking Gamsper's icon through the 'star' event notifier on the left side of the game window.
    • You can randomly change Gamsper's head, face, and body for 4,000 drops of ghost paint each. You can randomly change all of Gamsper for 2,000 drops of ghost paint.
  • The Challenge button in the event menu can be used to accept a random daily quest. Daily quest types include:
    • Collect 9999 drops of ghost paint.
    • Participate in 3 games of Rock-Paper-Scissors.
    • Collect 30 Ghost Paint Tubes.
    • Use Mysterious Ghost Paint Tube 3 times.
  • You can permanently keep the appearance of your Gamsper once the event period is over.

Rewards:

  • Kid Ghost Emblem: Double-click to summon your own Gamsper.
  • Daily Quests:
    • 2x EXP Coupon : Double-click to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes. Untradeable.
  • 7 Day Attendance:
    • Gamsper's Gift Box : Untradeable, Double-click to receive the following:
      • 2x EXP Coupon: Double-click to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes. Untradeable.
      • Ghost Aura Change Coupon: Double-click to select and change the aura color around Gamsper.
      • Ghost Change Ticket: Double-click to transform yourself into a ghost for 30 min. Greatly increases your speed and jump.
  • 14 Day Attendance:
    • Gamsper's Special Gift Box : Untradeable, Double-click to receive the following:
      • 2x EXP Coupon: Double-click to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes. Untradeable.
      • Ghost Aura Change Coupon: Double-click to select and change the aura color around Gamsper.
      • Kid Gamsper Chair

 

Witch Malady’s Secret Mission

October 15 - October 31

Requirement: Lv. 11 and above.

  • Accept the quest '[Halloween] Witch Malady's Secret Mission' through the 'star' event notifier on the left side of the game window, or you can accept the quest directly from Witch Malady in the Event Hall.
  • Witch Malady will send you on a wild ingredient chase for her pungent food recipes. You can gather the necessary ingredients from various monsters around Maple World.
  • You can also hunt monsters to obtain Dark Tokens, which can be exchanged for items from Witch Malady.
  • During the event period, Frog and Black Cat monsters will appear every 10 minutes in most major towns. Defeat these monsters to receive Dark Tokens and ingredients for Witch Malady's recipes.

Recipe Rewards:

  • Seasoned Frog Eggs and Mushrooms: A stinky dish made with Cursed Frog Eggs. Restores HP +400.
  • Bloody Mushroom Wine : A non-alcoholic wine made with Cursed Cat Spittle. Restores MP +200.
  • Slimy Canape : A creepy and slimy canape. Increases Weapon ATT and Weapon DEF +15 for 15 minutes.
  • Zingy Kebab : A suspiciously sharp-tasting Kebab. Increases Magic ATT and Magic DEF +15 for 15 minutes.
  • Swamp Wrap : A wrap that fills your mouth with the aroma of the swamp with each bite. Increases Weapon ATT and Weapon DEF +25 for 15 minutes.
  • Rough Leather Steak : A rough leather steak. Increases Magic ATT and Magic DEF +25 for 15 minutes.
  • Witch's Special Stew : A stew that gives off a sour stink. Increases Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +40, Weapon DEF/Magic DEF +100, Speed +15, and Jump +15 for 15 minutes.


Dark Token Exchange List:

  • 1 Dark Token - Cursed Frog Egg: An ingredient for Witch Malady's recipes.
  • 1 Dark Token - Cursed Cat Spittle : An ingredient for Witch Malady's recipes.
  • 30 Dark Tokens - Talking Witch Hat : Req. Lv. 20; Hat; STR/DEX/INT/LUK +1, MaxMP +100, DEF/M.DEF +15; 7 upgrades available, unhammered.
  • 50 Dark Tokens - Broomstick : Req. Lv. 20; One-Handed Sword, Fast; ATT +31, Speed +5; 7 upgrades available, unhammered.
  • 20 Dark Tokens - Normal Witch Scroll A scroll that, depending on chance, will either improve or worsen the stats on the Talking Witch Hat or Broomstick.
  • 80 Dark Tokens - Witch's Crimson Belt : Req. Lv. 30; Belt; DEF/M.DEF +20, Jump +2; 3 upgrades available, unhammered, untradeable; tradable once with Scissors of Karma.
  • 100 Dark Tokens - Witch's Ocean Blue Belt : Req. Lv. 55; Belt; DEF/M.DEF +45, Speed +2; 3 upgrades available, unhammered, untradeable; tradable once with Scissors of Karma.
  • 150 Dark Tokens - Witch's Deep Purple Belt : Req. Lv. 85; Belt; ATT/M. ATT +1, DEF/M.DEF +60, Speed +2, Jump +2; 3 upgrades available, unhammered, untradeable; tradable once with Scissors of Karma.
  • 100 Dark Tokens - Witch's Belt Scroll : A scroll that, depending on chance, will either improve or worsen the Witch's Belts.

 

Olivia and the Haunted Mansion

October 15 - October 31

Requirement: Lv. 15 and above

  • Return Olivia to her family by battling maniacal monsters inside her haunted house and unraveling some of the mysteries of the Prendergast family and their mansion.
  • Accept the quest ‘[Halloween] Olivia: “Help Me”’ through the star notifier on the left side of the game window, or you can accept the quest directly from Olivia at the Haunted House.
  • You can reach the mansion by using the NLC Taxi in New Leaf City. You can get to New Leaf City using the Kerning City subway or through a Dimensional Mirror in a town.
  • You will receive one of three quest lines based on your level range: Lv. 15 – 40, Lv. 41 – 60, Lv. 61 – 200.
  • Complete the quests including the final quest ‘[Halloween] Butler: "The Trap"’ to receive your reward.

Rewards:

  • Olivia's Chair

You can also take on the new Chaos Olivia!

Requirement: Lv. 160 and above
Can enter 3 times every 24 hours, party of 3 - 6

  • Accept the quest ‘[Halloween] Butler: "The Trap"’ from NPC Steward.
  • Talk to Steward again and choose the option "Talk to the Butler about Olivia" and he will send you to Haunted House: Mansion's Hidden Hall 1, Haunted House: Mansion's Hidden Hall 2, Haunted House: Mansion's Hidden Hall 3, or Haunted House: Mansion's Hidden Hall - Chaos, depending on your level.
  • Talk to Steward again and choose the option "Talk to the Butler about Olivia" then choose "Where is Olivia's Secret Room" and he will send you to Olivia's Secret Room - Chaos.
  • Click on the mirror and type "Olivia" and she will appear.

 

Take This Commander Mask

October 15 - October 31

Requirement: Any character may participate

  • Accept the quest 'Take This Commander Mask' through the 'star' event notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • You will automatically complete the quest and be rewarded with a Commander Mask Box.
  • Under the Cash tab in your inventory, double click the box to open it and choose from 3 random Commander masks or one random Halloween themed mask.
  • This event can be completed once daily per character.

Rewards:

  • Commander Mask Box: Expires after 7 days if it isn't used. Untradeable. Use for a chance to receive 1 of the following:
    • Commander Lotus Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Damien Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Lucid Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Magnus Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Von Leon Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Arkarium Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Orchid Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Will Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Commander Hilla Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Disease Control STAR : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Neville, the Legend : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Slab : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Scarface Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Old Hockey Mask : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
    • Werebeast : 1 day duration. Untradeable.
  • All masks listed above have a chance to either have no stats or have the following stats: ATT/M.ATT +5.

 

The Masked Gentleman's Candy

October 20 - October 31

Requirement: Lv. 33 or above

  • Talk to NPC Masked Man in the Event Hall to start the quest. The quest can also be started by accepting "The Masked Gentleman's Party" from the Event Notifier on the left side of the game window.
  • Hunt monsters within your level range to collect Candy Pouches. Some monsters do not apply. These pouches will charge to your Candy Points.
  • Candy Pouches can be exchanged for Candy Points with NPC Maid in the Event Hall.
  • Accumulate 1,000 Candy Points to meet the daily requirement and get a reward for the day; 7 days of attendance is needed to complete the quest.
  • Occasionally, Xerxes will appear when players obtain Candy Pouches. Players can defeat him to get "Xerxes' Candy Pouch", which contains 100 Candy Points.

Rewards:

  • You can receive a different reward at each stage of the Masked Gentleman's statue:
    • Stage 1 - Masked Gentleman Cape: All Stats +3; Weapon ATT +1; Magic ATT +1. Once equipped, gives 5 bonus Candy Points when players obtain Candy Pouches. 5 day duration. Useable until 10/31/2014 23:59.
    • Stage 1 - Masked Gentleman Tuxedo: All Stats +5; Weapon ATT +3; Magic ATT +3. Once equipped, gives 5 bonus Candy Points when players obtain Candy Pouches. 5 day duration. Useable until 10/31/2014 23:59.
    • Stage 2 - Power Elixir (20)
    • Stage 3 - Halloween Candy Warden: Medal, Req. Lv. 33; STR +3; DEX +3; INT +3; LUK +3; Weapon ATT +2; Magic ATT +2
    • Stage 4 - 10,000 Candy Points: 5 day duration.
    • Stage 5 - Chaos Scroll of Goodness 50% Coupon: 5 day duration.
    • Stage 6 - Special Potential Scroll Coupon: 7 day duration.
    • Stage 7 - Meister's Cube: 7 day duration.

You can also talk to NPC Maid in the Event Hall (next to NPC Masked Man) to exchange Candy Points for a variety of items, including special equipment, scrolls, cubes, restorative potions, etc.

 

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