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Jan 16, 2018

[Updated] v.192 – New Year Showdown Patch Notes

Show off your brains and brawn as you take part in competitive events across Maple World! Your Maple knowledge is put to the test in the new Divine Intelligence event, and a new fighter makes his way to The Legends Return. Then rescue Wondroids in Mechanical Hearts, and meet two new Wondroids! It wouldn’t be the New Year without New Year events, and we have lots of them! Celebrate the Year of the Dog with fireworks and a new event dungeon, and earn Magpie Coins to exchange for rewards. All this and more is coming your way in MapleStory: New Year Showdown!

V.192 – New Year Showdown is live on January 17!

Table of Contents

Mechanical Hearts

UTC: January 31 at 12:00 AM - February 27 11:59 PM

  • The Mechanical Hearts event returns with two new Wondroids! Meet Adam and Eve, Wondroids created to assist the mighty executives of Aspire.
  • The android business is booming, and the Wondroid is the hottest new commodity. But everything is not as it seems, and dark secrets lurk in the depths of Aspire. Will the Wondroids be able to escape their fate?
  • Sneak into Aspire and avoid traps to rescue the suffering Wondroids, and learn the truth about the forgotten Wondroids, Adam and Eve.
  • During your investigation and rescue operations, you will earn Aspire Commemorative Coins, which can be used to purchase a variety of items from the Coin Shop run by the shady accomplice, Alec.
  • You may also participate in daily missions to earn even more rewards! Speak to NPC Spencer to complete a daily monster hunt, or charge a Solar Battery to earn even more coins.

Coin Shop: You can use your Aspire Commemorative Coins in order to purchase the following items. Be warned, however, not all items are available for purchase immediately! Some require a certain condition to be met in order to be purchased.

  • Glimmering Heart: Costs 1,500 coins. Can be traded within account (1 time). STR/DEX/INT/LUK +20, MaxHP +500, Weapon ATT +2.
  • Wondroid Heart: Costs 400 coins. Can be traded within account (1 time). STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, MaxHP +200, Weapon ATT +1.
  • Aster-oid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Rhearoid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Katroid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Anastasioid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Roxxyroid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Apolloid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Jaxoid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Sarimroid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Adam Wondroid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Eve Wondroid: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within the account (1 time).
  • Aster's Bon Bon Ribbon: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Rhea's Classical Dream: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Kat's Magic Kit: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Anastasia's Royal Serenade: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Roxxy's Full Moon Rhapsody: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Apollo's Steampunk Look: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Jax's Sonata Tuxedo: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Sarim's Midnight Show: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Adam's Aspire Personal Assistant Suit: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Eve's Aspire Personal Assistant Suit: Costs 700 coins. 30 day-duration, coupon can be traded within account.
  • Glimmering Mechanical Heart Belt: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, MaxHP/MaxMP +300, Weapon ATT +5, DEF +150.
  • Glimmering Mechanical Heart Pendant: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +16, MaxHP/MaxMP +50, Weapon ATT +7.
  • Glimmering Mechanical Heart Badge: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +11, MaxHP/MaxMP +200, Weapon ATT +5, DEF +100.
  • Glimmering Mechanical Heart Shoulder: Costs 1,000 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +11, Weapon ATT +5, DEF +150.
  • Mechanical Heart Belt: Costs 300 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +4, MaxHP/MaxMP +150, Weapon ATT +1, DEF +50.
  • Mechanical Heart Pendant: Costs 300 coins. Can be traded within account, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +11, Weapon ATT +3, MaxHP/MaxMP +300.
  • Mechanical Heart Badge: Costs 300 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +3, Weapon ATT +1, DEF +70.
  • Mechanical Heart Shoulder: Costs 300 coins. Can be traded within account. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon ATT +1, DEF +70.
  • Aspire Industries Damage Skin: Costs 900 coins.
  • For Display Purposes Only Chair: Costs 900 coins. Restores HP/MP +200 every second.
  • Can't Live Without You Chair: Costs 1,200 coins. Restores HP/MP +200 every second. Random chair.
  • You can also find scrolls, EXP/Drop coupons, trait growth potions, inventory bag items, and more!

The Legends Return!

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • The Maple Legends return to the arena as two teams of six battle it out in a virtual battleground!
  • A new Maple Legend, Ryude the star of Winter Bard, is available to play.
  • Click on the star event notifier on the left side of the screen to talk to NPC Cynapse in order to move to the waiting room map.
  • The team to defeat all members of the opposing team will be declared the victor!
  • Going into the battleground as a party is possible, but no rewards will be given and scores are not recorded.
  • You can receive up to 50 Magpie Coins per character per day.

Divine Intelligence

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 27 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • At the 30-minute mark of every hour, an invitation will be sent to you to test your intelligence.
  • You can participate up to 5 times per day.
  • There are 10 stages of questions about MapleStory monsters. Move to the left side or right side to submit your answer.
  • Earn points for answering questions correctly.
  • If you are disqualified, you can still participate by voting for your favorite player remaining in the game. If your favorite player is still standing when the stage ends, you will receive a percentage of their points. The favorite player also receives extra points based on how many players vote for them. Help cheer them on!
  • Here are the items you can get for your points. You can also trade your points for mesos at a 1:100 ratio for a maximum of 5 million mesos per day.

Rewards:

  • Smarty Pants Assessment Chair: Costs 40,000 points
  • Ramblings of a Genius Coupon: Costs 40,000 points
  • Gym Cat's Gift Buff Coupon: Costs 4,500 points. Grants Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +30 for 30 minutes. Can be purchased once per day.
  • Ursie's Gift Buff Coupon: Costs 4,500 points. Grants EXP +50% for 30 minutes. Can be purchased once per day.
  • Iron Rabbit's Gift Buff Coupon: Costs 6,000 points. Grants Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +50 for 30 minutes. Can be purchased once per day.
  • Lightning's Gift Buff Coupon: Costs 6,000 points. Grants EXP +100% for 30 minutes. Can be purchased once per day.
  • Epic Potential Scroll 50% Coupon: Costs 20,000 points. Gives an Epic Potential Scroll 50%. 7-day duration. Coupon is usable until March 5 at 11:59 PM.
  • Master Craftsman's Cube: Costs 5,500 points
  • Meister's Cube: Costs 7,000 points
  • Spell Trace (x5,000): Costs 10,000 points
  • Divine Intelligence Researcher: Title. 30-day duration. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +3, Weapon ATT/magic ATT +3. Participate in the event 10 times to receive the title.
  • Divine Intelligence Lead Researcher: Title. 30-day duration. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +7. Participate in the event 20 times to receive the title.
  • Divine Intelligence Chief Researcher: Title. 30-day duration. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10. Participate in the event 30 times to receive the title.

New Year’s Preparation

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Accept the quest '[New Year's] Magpie New Year's' from the event notifier on the left side of the screen to begin.
  • Fly a Wishing Kite in Henesys, Ereve, El Nath, Edelstein, and Leafre once per day per world and receive Magpie Coins.
  • You will also see New Year's decorations in Henesys and Leafre.
  • Multi-kill and combo kill effects, as well as Runes, will be New Year's-themed.

Magpie's Gratitude Box

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Elite monsters have a chance to drop Magpie's Gratitude Box. You can obtain 3 boxes per day per character.
  • Magpie's Gratitude Box yields Magpie Coins (x10).

New Year’s Mini-Games

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Take part in fun mini-games and earn Magpie Coins!
  • OX Quiz
    • Accept the invitation that appears above your head at the 15-minute mark of every hour to move to the event map.
    • You will be asked questions that you must answer correctly by moving to either the giant “O” (true) or giant “X” (false).
    • Depending on how many questions you answer correctly, you’ll receive a varying number of Magpie Coins.
    • This can be completed 3 times per day.
  • Kite Rider
    • Accept the invitation that appears above your head at the 45-minute mark of every hour to move to the event map.
    • Join other players as you fly around the map and collect items dropped by Thief Crow.
    • Depending on how much you catch, you’ll receive Magpie Coins.
    • At the end, hunt down Thief Crow himself for an extra Magpie Coin!
    • This can be completed 3 times per day.
  • Supernatural Yut
    • Talk to NPC Maguire the Magpie to move to the event map.
    • Throw the Yut Sticks to determine how many spaces to move, as you attempt to move all four of your game pieces to the goal.
    • Each player also receives two supernatural powers that can affect the Yut Sticks or the game pieces. Use them before you cast your Yut Sticks for an added boost.
    • While everyone who participates will receive Magpie Coins, Yut masters will receive the most coins.
    • This can be completed 10 times per day.

New Year’s Achievements

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Click the trophy icon in the event notifier on the left side of the screen to participate.
  • Achievements are shared within each world.
  • Achievement rewards can only be received once per world.
  • Rewards can be redeemed regardless of the order of the achievement completion.

Rewards:

  • Complete 'Great to See You!' and receive:
    • Magpie Coins (x15)
  • Complete 'Know-It-All' and receive:
    • Magpie Coins (x50)
  • Complete 'Flying High' and receive:
    • Magpie Coins (x50)
  • Complete 'Yut Dominator' and receive:
    • Magpie Coins (x50)
  • Complete 'Magpie's Gratitude' and receive:
    • Lucky: Title. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +5, MaxHP/MaxMP +200. Stats are permanent.
    • Magpie Coins (x35)
  • Complete 'Magpie New Years' and receive:
    • New Year's with the Magpies: Medal. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +30, MaxHP/MaxMP +2000, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10, Boss Damage +10%, Def Ignored +10%. Stats have a 20-day duration..
    • Magpie Coins (x100)

New Year's Coin Shop

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) – February 27 at 11:59 PM

  • Collect Magpie Coins during the New Year events, and then take them to the Coin Shop.
  • Talk to Magnus the Magpie in major towns and spend your hard earned Magpie Coins on the great items listed below!

Rewards:

  • Jewel Craft Ring: Costs 10 coins.
  • Magical Jewel Box: Costs 10 coins.
  • Nodestone: Costs 50 coins.
  • Lucky Meister's Cube Sack: Costs 100 coins.
  • Lucky Pure Clean Slate Scroll 10% Sack: Costs 30 coins.
  • Lucky Special Medal of Honor Sack: Costs 70 coins.
  • Character Slot Expansion Coupon: Costs 200 coins.
  • New Year's Hair Coupon: Costs 1,200 coins.
  • New Year's Face Coupon: Costs 1,200 coins.
  • Orchiroid: Costs 2,000 coins.
  • Lotusroid: Costs 2,000 coins.
  • Baby Magpie Buddy Coupon: Costs 2,000 coins.
  • Korean Kite Cape Coupon: Costs 300 coins.
  • Korean Kite Mount Coupon: Costs 300 coins.
  • Magpie Nest-egg Mount: Costs 300 coins.
  • Magpie's Feather Damage Skin: Costs 250 coins.
  • Persimmon Tree Damage Skin: Costs 250 coins.
  • Magpie's Persimmon Tree Chair: Costs 500 coins.
  • Magpie Seesaw Chair Coupon: Costs 500 coins.
  • Winter Snow Globe Chair: Costs 1,000 coins.
  • Happy New Year 2018! Chair: Costs 1,200 coins.
  • Ryude Hat Coupon: Costs 1,000 coins.
  • Ryude Robe Coupon: Costs 1,500 coins.
  • Manjiroid Coupon: Costs 2,000 coins.
  • Returned Legend Damage Skin: Costs 500 coins.

New Year Hot Week

[Updated January 22]

UTC: January 22 at 12:00 AM – January 28 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 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 in a 24-hour period every day between the hours of 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM EST / 1:00 AM CET / 11:00 AM AEDT, and 3:59 PM PST / 6:59 PM EST / 12:59 AM CET / 10:59 AM AEDT.
  • Once you receive the gift box, you can open it anytime before 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CET / 8:00 PM AEDT of the following day.
  • If you have more than 30 unclaimed gifts, you may not be able to see the Hot Week reward. Please clear any unclaimed gifts and login again to see the Hot Week reward.
  • 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.

Rewards:

  • Monday, January 22
    • Selective 4 Slot Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Tuesday, January 23
    • 2x EXP Coupon (x3): Untradeable, 7-day duration. Use to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes.
  • Wednesday, January 24
    • Spell Trace (x200): Untradeable
  • Thursday, January 25
    • Non-Reboot worlds only: Incredible Chaos Scroll of Goodness 60%: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Reboot world only: Mysterious Meso Pouch
  • Friday, January 26
    • Magpie Coin (x40): Untradeable
  • Saturday, January 27
    • Pendant of the Spirit: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Sunday, January 28
    • Ten-chair Bag: Untradeable after use.
    • 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!

Daily Hong Bao

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Talk to NPC Cassandra through the Lunar New Year event notifier on the left side of the screen, and accept the quest to begin.
  • This quest can be completed once per day.
  • Use the Daily Hong Bao to receive your choice of a special buff coupon (3x EXP or 3x Drop) and a random item.

8-Blessing Ring Attendance Check

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Talk to NPC Cassandra through the Lunar New Year event notifier on the left side of the screen, and accept the quest to begin.
  • This quest can be completed once per day.
  • Defeat monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above), and collect the No-Blessing Charms that they drop.
  • Collect 88 No-Blessing Charms to complete the quest and receive an 8-Blessing Ring.
  • Complete the quest again and you will receive an 8-Blessing Charm (non-Reboot worlds only). On Reboot world, you'll receive a Mysterious Meso Pouch instead.
  • Use the 8-Blessing Charm to enhance your 8-Blessing Ring.
  • If you drop your 8-Blessing Ring, you can speak to NPC Cassandra to get the ring again.

Recapture Fireworks

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Defeat the Lunar New Year Firework Boxes that appear in Henesys and Leafre and obtain random rewards.

Rewards:

  • Normal Fireworks Box
  • Floral Fireworks Box
  • New Year's Blessings Fireworks Box
  • Lunar New Year Fireworks Mask

Vengeful Nyen

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Talk to NPC Cassandra through the Lunar New Year event notifier on the left side of the screen, and accept the quest to begin.
  • This quest can be completed 4 times per day.
  • Once teleported to the event dungeon, find Nyen's Hideout, and free the zodiac animals who have been kidnapped.
  • After rescuing all 12 zodiac animals, you will be able to face down Nyen/Vengeful Nyen!
  • In order to defeat Vengeful Nyen, make sure to interact with the fireworks that appear near him.

Rewards:

  • Daily Hong Bao
  • Nyen Damage Skin Coupon
  • Nyen's Hat Coupon
  • Vengeful Nyen Damage Skin
  • Zodiac Dog Damage Skin Coupon
  • Red Orange Damage Skin Coupon
  • Vengeful Nyen's Hat Coupon
  • Dancing Lion Mount

Cumulative Rewards:

  • Lunar New Year Le Cube Chair
  • Lunar New Year Kuai Cube Chair
  • Lunar New Year Nian Cube Chair
  • Lunar New Year Xing Cube Chair
  • Daily Hong Bao
  • Spell Trace
  • Power Elixir
  • Collect all of the Lunar New Year Cube Chairs to receive a title:
    • Lunar New Year Knight: Title. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +8, MaxHP/MaxMP +888.

Sugar Time

UTC: February 10 at 12:00 AM – February 10 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Stay logged in for up to 30/60/90/120 minutes to receive rewards.
  • When the 120-minute reward is obtained, the accumulated time will reset.
  • This can be repeated up to 5 times per day.
  • Both the Sugar Time Gift Box and Sugar Time Coin Box will expire on February 11 at 1:00 AM.

Rewards:

  • 30 minutes:
    • Magpie Coin (x10)
  • 60 minutes:
    • Magpie Coin (x10)
    • 2x EXP Coupon (15 minutes): 7-day duration.
  • 90 minutes:
    • Magpie Coin (x10)
  • 120 minutes:
    • 2x EXP Coupon (15 minutes): 7-day duration.
    • Sugar Time Gift Box:
      • Gives 500 Maple Reward Points
      • Has a chance to give 5,000/10,000/100,000/500,000/1,000,000 Maple Points, Illium Legendary Absolab Weapon Box, Master Glowy Butterfly Full Package Coupon, and Master Pony Full Package Coupon.
    • Sugar Time Coin Box:
      • The first time you open it, you'll receive Magpie Coin (x10).
      • The second time you open it, you'll receive Magpie Coin (x15).
      • The third time you open it, you'll receive Magpie Coin (x20).
      • The fourth time you open it, you'll receive Magpie Coin (x25).
      • The fifth time you open it, you'll receive Magpie Coin (x30).

Lunar New Year 2x EXP & Drop Weekend

February 17 - February 18

Requirement: Available for all levels

  • We will be running a 2x EXP & Drop event! Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on this chance to power through your level-ups!

Times:

  • Saturday, February 17, 2018
    • 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 (February 18)
    • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (February 18)
    • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (February 18) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (February 18)
  • Sunday, February 18, 2018
    • 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 (February 19)
    • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (February 19)
    • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (February 19) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (February 19)

Lunar New Year Hot Week

[Updated February 9]

UTC: February 12 at 12:00 AM – February 18 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 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 in a 24-hour period every day between the hours of 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM EST / 1:00 AM CET / 11:00 AM AEDT, and 3:59 PM PST / 6:59 PM EST / 12:59 AM CET / 10:59 AM AEDT.
  • Once you receive the gift box, you can open it anytime before 1:00 AM PST / 4:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CET / 8:00 PM AEDT of the following day.
  • If you have more than 30 unclaimed gifts, you may not be able to see the Hot Week reward. Please clear any unclaimed gifts and login again to see the Hot Week reward.
  • 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.

Rewards:

  • Monday, February 12
    • Production Soul Enchanter: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Tuesday, February 13
    • Magpie Coin (x40): Untradeable
  • Wednesday, February 14
    • Hyper Teleport Rock (7 Day) Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Thursday, February 15
    • Sengoku Class One Day Pass: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Friday, February 16
    • 2x EXP Coupon (x3): Untradeable, 7-day duration. Use to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes.
  • Saturday, February 17
    • Spell Trace (x200): Untradeable
  • Sunday, February 18
    • Nodestone (x3): Untradeable
    • 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!

Bug Fixes

  • The Amazing Scroll for 1-H Weapon for ATT and Magic ATT will now have a text description.
  • The Night Lord Hyper skill 'Showdown - Reinforce' will be fixed to properly increase damage.
  • Alicia's Damage Skin Coupon will now properly give the Alicia Damage Skin instead of the Snowflake Damage Skin.
  • Various familiars from the January 4 Gachapon update will be fixed so that the icon and tool tip art match.
  • Graphical issues that were occurring while the Dreaming Lucid familiar was summoned will be fixed.
  • An issue where Mage Lil' Murgoth familiar was becoming stuck while attacking will be fixed.
  • A text issue with the Buddy Snow Globe Chair will be fixed.
  • Various familiars from the December 14 Gachapon update will be fixed so that the icon and tool tip art match.
  • Various text issues and errors with Illium skills will be fixed.
  • The Winter Retreat event achievement has been renamed from Eternal Ice Battle to Eternal Splash Battle to be consistent with the theme of the Winter Retreat Event.
  • The Orchid familiar from the December 14 Gachapon update will be fixed to be tradeable.
  • After completing the Cadena quest line, finishing the quest 'The New Me' would incorrectly teleport you to Orbis. This will be fixed to teleport you back to Savage Terminal.
  • The text description for the Re:Zero title 'Unemployed, But Alive' will be adjusted.
  • The Tree Ornament Exchange Box was incorrectly referencing Override Coins. It will be adjusted to correctly reference Nova Coins.
  • Multiple dialogue and text issues with Illium quests and voice overs will be corrected.
  • Kanna-related medals should no longer register twice in the medal collection.
  • The new Royal Hair Styles from the January 10 update will be corrected to show their proper names.
  • Polar Cub Pet Equipment will be able to be equipped by the Polar Cub pet.
  • A graphical issue with the Vitality Orb of the Dorothy familiar will be fixed. It should no longer vanish and reappear during her animations.
  • Illium characters should no longer be able to teleport out of Sanctuary before completing their quest line via Alishan quests.
  • An issue when searching for the Study in the world map will be fixed so that it no longer causes the client to crash.
  • The Cactus Weapon Cover will be able to be equipped over the Demon Avenger Desperado weapon.
  • A text issue with the Ragged Green Cape tool tip was referencing an incorrect item, and will be fixed.
  • A text issue with the NPC list will be fixed when clicking on Nameless Town in the World Map.

Stellar Detectives

  • Stellar Detectives will be closing for a revamp coming in the next update.

Hasty Hunting

UTC: January 17 (after maintenance) - January 30 11:59 PM

Requirement: Level 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • Complete missions while hunting monsters to earn rewards!
  • During this event enjoy the following bonuses while hunting:
    • Increased rate in which Elite Monsters appear
    • Increased spawn rate of Runes, along with their cooldowns being decreased
    • Increased EXP buff effect from Runes
    • Reduced Sudden Mission cooldown to 15 minutes
    • Increased daily limit on Sudden Mission clears to 6
    • Increased chance of coming across the Bounty Hunter brothers, Pollo and Fritto!
    • Increased EXP reward for Inferno Wolf
    • Increased Boss Party buff
  • Complete the following missions each day to receive rewards!
    • Hunt 999 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above)
    • Hunt 20 Elite Monsters
    • Hunt an Elite Boss
    • Defeat Pollo and Fritto 3 times
    • Defeat the Inferno Wolf
    • Activate 5 Runes
    • Complete 3 Surprise Missions
    • Get 500 Combo Kills
    • Get 100 Multi KOs
  • Completing these missions at least once each week will allow you to embark on a Weekly Mission.

Rewards:

  • Week 1 Mission Rewards:
    • Speed of Light Chair: Restores HP/MP +100 every second
    • Magpie Coin (x100) Coupon
  • Week 2 Mission Rewards:
    • Lightning Damage Skin
    • Magpie Coin (x200) Coupon
  • Completing both of these weekly missions will reward you with a special title:
    • Fastest Mapler Alive: Title. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +50, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +20, Boss Damage +30%, DEF Ignored +30%, MaxHP/MaxMP +2500. Stats have a 30-day duration.

Tinkerer’s Chest

UTC: January 19 at 12:00 AM – February 14 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • This quest can be started when you obtain a Tinkerer's Chest from the Marvel Machine!
  • Talk to NPC Yulia, who can be found in major towns and the entry to Henesys Market, to accept quests to exchange your Tinkerer’s Chest for a new shoulder accessory or belt, or to attempt to upgrade your Tinkerer equip.
  • Wearing a matching color shoulder accessory and belt will give you a set bonus.
  • Accept the quest 'Tinkerer’s Set' from NPC Yulia to receive an explanation about how to do the event.
  • Then accept the quest 'Tinker Til You Drop' from Yulia and defeat 200 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above).
  • Turn in the quest to Yulia, and she will give you a random shoulder accessory or belt. This will use 1 Tinkerer’s Chest. This quest is repeatable.
  • You can also bring your Tinkerer item to NPC Yulia for the chance to upgrade it! Each upgrade attempt uses 1 Tinkerer's Chest.
  • From weakest to strongest, the Tinkerer's set colors are Yellow -> Green -> Blue -> Red -> Black. Each colored set comes with its own set bonus.

Rewards:

  • Tinkerer's Black Belt: Req. Lv: 100, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +100, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT: +50, Weapon DEF/Magic DEF: + 100, 1 upgrade slot (unhammered)
  • Tinkerer's Black Shoulder Accessory: Req. Lv: 100, STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +40, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT: +15, Weapon DEF/Magic DEF: +200, 1 upgrade slot (unhammered)
  • Set Bonus (Black): STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +50, MaxHP/MaxMP: +20%, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT: +50, Weapon DEF/Magic DEF: +200
  • You can also get the Yellow, Green, Blue, and Red equips too.

Sunny Sunday Perk

[Updated January 17]

UTC: January 28 at 12:00 AM – January 28 at 11:59 PM
UTC: February 4 at 12:00 AM - February 4 at 11:59 PM
UTC: February 11 at 12:00 AM - February 11 at 11:59 PM

  • Enjoy various perks on each Sunday during the event period.
  • Week 1 - January 28
    • There's a 5x chance to get a Magnificent Soul when exchanging 10 Soul Shards.
    • Receive 2x the Arcane Symbols from the Arcane River daily quests (Vanishing Journey, Hungry Muto, Dream Defender, and Spirit Savior).
    • Receive 30% off Star Force enhancements.
  • Week 2 - February 4
    • Receive 100% success rate when Star Force enhancing equips from 5 stars, 10 stars, and 12 stars.
    • Receive 1.5x EXP from bounty hunting with Pollo and Fritto.
    • Receive 1.5x EXP from defeating Inferno Wolf.
  • Week 3 - February 11
    • You can complete 2x as many Surprise Missions.
    • Receive 2x EXP from completing Surprise Missions.
    • Two Elite Monsters appear at once while hunting.

Attendance Check

UTC: February 5 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

  • Log in each day and accept the Attendance Check event through the star notifier on the left side of the screen.
  • Defeat 300 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above) to obtain each day’s reward.
  • Each day's attendance check resets at midnight UTC.
  • This event can be completed once per day per world.

Rewards:

  • Day 1: Special Medal of Honor
  • Day 2: 2x EXP Coupon (30 minutes) (x3): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
  • Day 3: Mysterious Meso Pouch (x10)
  • Day 4: Spell Trace (x500)
  • Day 5:
    • Non-Reboot worlds: Bonus Potential Scroll 60%: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Reboot world: Mysterious Meso Pouch (x30)
  • Day 6:
    • Non-Reboot worlds: Incredible Chaos Scroll of Goodness 50%: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Reboot world: Mysterious Meso Pouch (x30)
  • Day 7: Meister's Cube: 7-day duration.
  • Day 8: Nodestone (x5)
  • Day 9: Magpie Coins (x50): Untradeable
  • Day 10:
    • Non-Reboot worlds: Unique Potential Scroll 60%: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Reboot world: Mysterious Meso Pouch (x60)

Valentine's Day

UTC: February 7 at 12:00 AM – February 14 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Level 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • Talk to NPC Cassandra or accept the quest from the event notifier on the left side of the screen to begin.
  • Collect 'Love-Filled Chocolate' items that drop from monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above).
  • 'Love-Filled Chocolate' items can be exchanged for Magpie Coins (x5) up to 10 times per day.

Maplehood Watch

UTC: February 14 at 12:00 AM – February 27 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • On specific days of the week there will be quests available that celebrate helpfulness. Accept the quest '[Maplehood Watch] Not in My Neighborhood' to begin.
  • Complete the day's requirements to receive special rewards of cash items.

Beauty Day

UTC: February 15 at 12:00 AM – February 15 at 11:59 PM
UTC: February 22 at 12:00 AM – February 22 at 11:59 PM

  • Accept the quest '[Maplehood Watch] Beautification Bonanza'.
  • Defeat monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above) to obtain Maplehood Watch Coupon Fragments.
  • Turn in the quest and be rewarded with Maplehood Watch Hair Coupon and Maplehood Watch Face Coupon, featuring new hair and face styles!

Enhancement Day

UTC: February 17 at 12:00 AM – February 17 at 11:59 PM
UTC: February 24 at 12:00 AM – February 24 at 11:59 PM

  • Accept the quest '[Maplehood Watch] New and Enhanced'.
  • Defeat 200 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above).
  • Turn in the quest and be rewarded with Platinum Scissors of Karma and Miracle Circulator in non-Reboot worlds. In Reboot world, you'll receive a Red Cube and Miracle Circulator.

Gachapon Day

UTC: February 20 at 12:00 AM – February 20 at 11:59 PM
UTC: February 27 at 12:00 AM – February 27 at 11:59 PM

  • Accept the quest '[Maplehood Watch] Gachapon Giveaway'.
  • Defeat 200 monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above).
  • Turn in the quest and be rewarded with Maplehood Watch Gachapon and Maplehood Watch Avatar Box, featuring new items!

Cash Inventory Transfer

UTC: February 22 (after maintenance) – February 28 (after maintenance)

  • Do you have a cash item you’ve wanted to move to another character on your account? Now you can! We're bringing back the Cash Inventory Transfer Event!
  • For a limited time, you will be able to transfer most cash items between your characters within the same world. Take this opportunity to share a Hyper Teleport Rock, move cash cover items between characters, move a beloved pet to a new character, and more!
  • Transferring cash items between your characters is easy! All you need to do is follow these simple steps:
    • Enter the Cash Shop.
    • Pick an eligible item you would like to transfer to a different character, and move it into your Cash Inventory.
    • Right-click the item.
    • Click the 'TRANSFER' button.
    • Select the recipient of the item from the drop down.
    • Click the 'OK' button.
    • The selected item will now appear in the other character’s Cash Inventory the next time you login to that character.

Rules and Restrictions

  • The Cash Inventory Transfer Event will begin on February 22 after the scheduled maintenance and end on February 28 right before the scheduled maintenance.
  • You can only transfer cash items between characters in the same world. This does not include different worlds in the same world alliance. For example, you can transfer items between two characters on Mardia, but you cannot transfer an item from a character on Mardia to a character on Kradia.
  • All jobs are able to transfer cash items between each other, but Explorers will not have the option to transfer to another Explorer because they already share their Cash Inventory.
  • There are a few items that are not able to be transferred:
    • EXP Coupons
    • Potion Pot
    • Shop Permits and Hired Merchants
    • Friendship and Couple items

Spell Trace Fever Time

February 24 - February 25

Requirement: Available for all levels, in non-Reboot worlds only.

  • Enjoy increased rates of success when upgrading your equipment during our Spell Trace Fever Time Event!

Times:

  • Saturday, February 24, 2018
    • PST: 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • EST: 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    • CET: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM (February 25)
    • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (February 25) & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (February 25)
  • Sunday, February 25, 2018
    • PST: 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • EST: 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    • CET: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 5:00 AM (February 26
    • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (February 26) & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (February 26)

Sengoku High

[Updated February 14]

UTC: February 15 at 12:00 AM – February 27 at 11:59 PM

Requirement: Lv. 33 and above (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2).

  • Oda Nobunaga has taken over Sengoku High! Travel to the Event Hall and talk to NPC Boss Kumi to enter the mini-dungeon.
  • You can venture into the school for free once per day. More entries require a special key available in the Cash Shop or Maple Rewards Shop. Each pass will be consumed after one use.
  • Battle waves of elite students in each classroom to collect Oda Coins, which can be used to purchase items from Sagacious Goemon, the Totem Merchant.

Rewards:

Here are some of the rewards you can get!

  • Sanada Yukimura Totem: Untradeable, Unique Equipped Item, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +24, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +8.
  • Honda Tadakatsu Totem: Untradeable, Unique Equipped Item, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +24, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +8.
  • Uesugi Kenshin Totem: Untradeable, Unique Equipped Item, STR/DEX/INT/LUK 24, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +8.
  • Sengoku Hakase Badge: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 160. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10, Number of Upgrades Available +2.
    • This badge can gain Potential.
  • Sengoku Renshi Title: Untradeable. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +7, MaxHP/MaxMP +500.
  • Sengoku School Bag: Open to receive one random item including:
    • Dark Onmyouji Effect Coupons (90 day and permanent versions available)
    • Fox God Chair
    • Kitsune Torii Chair
    • Ghost Fox Chair
    • Potential items
    • Nebulite Box
    • Superior buff potions
    • Restorative items
  • Kimono Box: Open to receive one random equip item with a 30-day duration.  
  • Medals
  • Pocket Items

 

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