[Korea] The Final Trial Update

• This patch add another new legion dungeon in the Sky of the Thousand Seas region.

The Final Trial

• Arts & Illustration: Shinya, Milan Rosenbach, Wolfgand Beonard, Shapiro Gracia, Lamière of the Sacred Fire.
• Content Entry:
• Final Trial channel is accessible from Adventurer Fame 108,921.
• Final Trial is available on all days.
• You can enter the content through the 'Lamierre of the Holy Flame' NPC in Final Trial channel.
• You can create a party through the 'Lamier of the Holy Flame' NPC or the party creation button in the Party Finder UI.
• After creating or joining a party, move to the upper area and start the content through the 'Lamier of the Holy Flame' NPC or the upper portal
• Content Information:
• Entry Level: Level 115 or higher
• Recommended party size: 1-person or 4-person party recommended
• Entry fame: 108,921
• Fatigue consumed upon entry: 30
• Weekly entry restrictions: 1 time.
• The weekly entry limit is deducted when the content starts.
• Number of integrated rewards: 2nd time
• You can earn weekly rewards by clearing the content within the time limit.
• The number of integrated rewards is deducted when a reward is obtained.
• The weekly entry limit and combined reward count are reset every Thursday at 06:00.

Content Rules

• Restrictions:
• A 60-minute time limit applies when entering the dungeon.
• If the time limit is exceeded, it will be treated as a clear failure and you will be automatically exited from the dungeon.
• The use of doll-type consumables is restricted.
• It has a default limit of 5 coins and shares the count with party members.
• Skill cooldowns are not reset when using coins inside the dungeon.
• When you retreat with fewer than 2 coins, the coin limit is restored to 2.
• Content failure:
• If you fail to defeat the final boss within the time limit, it will be considered a clear failure.
• Abandon & Continue Mission:
• The party leader can retreat from the dungeon using the retreat button on the minimap.
• Penalty time is given when retreating.
• In a retreated situation, the party leader can abandon the content or re-enter through the 'Lamierre of the Holy Flame' NPC.
• When continuing, you can play with your dungeon progress maintained from before the retreat, and you will start from a designated starting point based on your progress.
• If you abandon a mission, it will be processed as abandoned only if all party members vote in favor.
• If you abandon the mission, your dungeon progress will be fully reset and your weekly entry count will be restored.
• Regional buff:
• The regional buff 'Eternal Oath' is added.
• The 'Oath of Eternal Resolve' buff is applied in the final task of the dedicated channel.
• Strength and Intelligence increase upon entering a dungeon.
• The stat increase from the 'Oath of Eternal Resolve' buff does not affect the buffer's buff skills.

Content Progress

• You must help the saints who have descended to the present world to protect Michaela's last light and complete the tasks given to you here.
• The following monsters appear in 'The Final Task'.
•  Shinya
•  Milan Rosenbach
•  Wolfgand Beonard
• Final Boss Monster
•  Shapiro Gracia
• Monsters other than 'Shapiro Gracia' are randomly placed at the start of the content.
• There is a time limit for the task selected during combat, and if the time limit is exceeded, you will be moved to the dungeon waiting room.
• Upon re-entry, the battle restarts from the last floor reached.

• Task Selection: When starting the content, you can select and proceed with one of the following: 'General task' or 'Long-cherished task'.

• The effect of the task applies to all monsters.
• General tasks
• Long-cherished task
• Golden Task

• With a certain probability, the Long-cherished task appears as a replacement for the Golden Task.

Task Classification	Task Name	Task effectiveness
common	Eternal bond	- Player Attack Power increased by 15%, Movement Speed ​​by 9%
Long-cherished task	Unavoidable lightning strike	- Increased Holy Flame Gauge acquisition. - Decrease held Holy Flame Gauge upon being hit. - Player attack power increases by 10%. - Lightning strikes the target's location after a certain period of time.
	Sign of rupture	- Increases Holy Flame Gauge acquisition. - Decreases held Holy Flame Gauge upon being hit. Increases player attack power by 10%. - Inflicts Rupture debuff on the player upon being hit.
	Charge of Determination	- Increases Holy Flame Gauge acquisition. - Decreases held Holy Flame Gauge upon being hit. Increases player attack power by 15%. - Disables the player's attack power increase buff for 15 seconds upon being hit.
Golden Task	Sacred wave	- Activate 'Sacred Flame Manifestation' on the first floor. - Increases Sacred Flame Gauge acquisition. - When the monster appearance animation ends, the player activates 'Divine Wave'. - When the wave hits, the monster's Stagger Gauge decreases, and the damage taken by the monster increases until the end of the battle.
	The realm of belief	- Activate 'Sacred Flame Manifestation' on the first floor. - Increase Sacred Flame Gauge acquisition. - Create 'Realm of Faith'. - Increase Sacred Flame Gauge if monsters are present within a certain range; restore player HP if they are absent.
	Baptism of the Holy Image	- Activate 'Sacred Flame Incarnation' on the first floor. - Increases Sacred Flame Gauge acquisition. - Increases damage taken by monsters by an additional 100% upon incapacitation, and incapacitates them while in a state that extends the Hold Chain by 100%.

• You can re-select a task by pressing the re-select button in the dungeon waiting room.
• When you re-select, the progress of the dungeon will be reset.
• 
• Holy fire system:
• If you successfully overcome a monster's specific pattern or gimmick, you can recover the 'Holy Flame Gauge'.
• When the 'Sacred Flame Gauge' is fully filled, you can collide with a monster to enter the 'Scorching Holy Fire' state.
• When the 'Scorching Holy Fire' state is entered, 'Lamierre of the Holy Fire' intervenes and subdues monsters for a certain period of time.
• If 'Lamier of the Holy Flame' inflicts sufficient damage while subduing a monster, the monster takes significant damage.
• 
• Added Matching Mode:
• The Final Trial matching mode is added.
• When creating a party, you can proceed by creating a party in matching mode.
• Matching mode shares the number of rewards with Normal mode.
• When entering the final task in Matching Mode, the general task 'Eternal Bond' is automatically selected and proceeds.
• Guidance of Radiance:
• In Matching Mode, the 'Guidance of Radiance' effect is added, replacing the existing Malefic Gaze in the Mid-Heaven Dungeon.
• During combat with a boss monster, a mark appears on the monster at regular intervals. If you hit a monster with this mark, the damage it takes increases.
• Matching Mode General Changes - The screen effect when 'Guidance of Radiance' is activated will now only last for a limited time.
• 

The Final Trial Reward

• Clear Reward:
• When clearing a dungeon, you can obtain the following items with a set probability.
• All rewards for The Final Trial appear as clear rewards.

Item name	explanation	Transaction type
Merchant Guild Silver Coin	You can purchase various items at the Mystical Grimoire and Gentle Death Senir Shop.	Account-bound
Doom Oracle	This is a material that allows you to enter the Hell dungeon.	Untradeable
Rare equipment	1 type per weapon type 1 type per part of armor, accessories, and special equipment	Untradeable
Unique equipment	1 type per weapon type 12 types of armor, accessories, and special equipment by part	Untradeable
Legendary equipment	2 types per weapon type 12 types of armor, accessories, and special equipment by part	Untradeable
Epic equipment	2 types per weapon type 12 types of armor, accessories, and special equipment by part	Untradeable
Primeval Equipment	2 types per weapon type 12 types of accessories by part	Untradeable
Rare Oath Crystal	Oath Crystal Type 1	Untradeable
Unique Oath Crystal	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Legendary Oath Crystal	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Epic Oath Crystal	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Primeval Oath Crystal	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Unique Oath	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Legendary Oath	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Epic Oath	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Primeval Oath	1 type per set, a total of 12 types	Untradeable
Advanced Dungeon Unique Equipment Jar	You can obtain one type of unique to epic equipment from advanced dungeons with a set probability.	Untradeable
Monster Card Album (Legendary/Unique)	This is the Sky of the Thousand Seas Advanced Dungeon Enchantment Card Album. Cards obtained from the card album can be exchanged once (bound to the account after the trade).	Account-bound
Deep Abyss Fragment Unique Equipment	64 types of weapons, armor, accessories, and special equipment by part	Exchangeable once (Account-bound after trade). Untradeable once equipped.

• Backpacker Bennyboo Store:
• When clearing a dungeon, the Backpack Keeper Bennyboo NPC appears with a certain probability.
• You can purchase the following items from the Backpack Keeper Bennybu NPC.

Item name	explanation	Transaction type
Worn Pilgrimage Keepsake	This is a material that allows you to enter the Pilgrimage of Splendor dungeon.	Exchangeable once (Account-bound after trade).
Level 115 Set Primordial Accessory Jar Selection Box	When used, you can select and obtain one type of Primordial Accessory Jar. 3 Primordial Souls are required to open the jar.	Account-bound
Black Fang Primordial Transformation Scroll Jar	You can obtain one type of Black Fang Primordial Transformation Scroll with equal probability.	Account-bound
Primordial Equipment Upgrade Scroll Selection Box	You can choose to obtain one of the following: a Primordial Weapon Upgrade Scroll or a Primordial Accessory Upgrade Scroll.	Account-bound
Historia Quartz	<Main Uses> - Unique Equipment Crafting - Unique Equipment Precision - Unique Sealing <Main User NPC> - Keira	Exchangeable once (Bound to account after transaction)
Set Epic Equipment Special Crafting Machine	You can craft Epic equipment of your desired set, with items appearing with an equal probability for each part. You can exclude 3 unwanted items from the drops; excluding additional items increases the cost. You can exclude up to 8 items. <Consumable Materials> 10 Epic Souls (Max. 20) 500,000 Gold (Max. 1,750,000 Gold)	Account-bound
The Scales of the Tuner Embracing the Stars	When used, you can activate the Scale by consuming Scale Souls. Upon activation, you can obtain 1 guaranteed reward and 1 type of probability reward 9 times based on probability. <Guaranteed Reward> - Unique Oath Crystal <Probabilistic Reward> - 35~75 Doom Oracles - 1~3 Dim Souls - Rare ~ Primordial Oath Crystal	Account-bound
The scales of the tuner that rings the star cluster	When used, you can activate the Scales by consuming Souls. Upon activation, you can obtain 1 Guaranteed Reward and 1 type of Probabilistic Reward 19 times based on probability. <Guaranteed Reward> - Legendary Oath Crystal <Probabilistic Rewards> - 35~75 Doom Oracles - 1~3 Dim Souls - Rare ~ Primordial Oath Crystal	Account-bound
The Scales of the Trans-Galaxy Regulator	When used, you can activate the Scales by consuming Souls. Upon activation, you can obtain 1 Guaranteed Reward and 1 type of Probabilistic Reward 39 times based on probability. <Guaranteed Reward> - Epic Oath Crystal <Probabilistic Reward> - 35~75 Doom Oracles - 1~3 Dim Souls - Rare ~ Primordial Oath Crystal	Account-bound

• When the Gabriel/Bannibu contract is applied, you can purchase the following additional items.

Item name	explanation	Transaction type
Worn Pilgrimage Keepsake	This is a material that allows you to enter the Pilgrimage of Splendor dungeon.	Exchangeable once (Bound to account after transaction)
Supreme Soul Transmutation Agent	Armory - Used for extracting Primordial Equipment from Void Soul Extraction.	Account-bound
Advanced Soul Transmutation Agent	Armory - Used to extract Epic equipment from Void Soul Extraction.	Account-bound
Soul Transmutation Agent	Armory - Used to extract Legendary equipment from Void Soul Extraction.	Account-bound
Solid Soul Recipe [Primordial]	Crafts 50 Solid Souls upon use. <Consumable Materials> - 2 Primordial Souls - 5,000,000 Gold or 1,000 Pilgrim's Seals	Account-bound
Solid Soul Recipe [Epic]	Crafts 5 Solid Souls upon use. <Materials Consumed> - 2 Epic Souls - 100,000 Gold or 20 Pilgrim's Seals	Account-bound
Solid Soul Recipe [Legendary]	Crafts 1 Solid Soul upon use. <Materials Consumed> - 2 Legendary Souls - 50,000 Gold or 10 Pilgrim's Seals	Account-bound
Light of the Oath	Reacts to weakened crystal shards to restore their mysterious power. <Main Uses> - Exchange for Oath Crystal Shards - Exchange button in the Oath Crystal Codex UI <Main NPCs Used> - Covenant of Light	Account-bound

The Final Trial Scenario

• Scenario Dungeon Information: The Final Trial scenario dungeon will be added.
• Dungeon name: The Final Trial
• Admission conditions: You can perform this when you accept the Level 115 Act Quest, 'The True Will Left by the Light'.
• Entry Level: Level 115 or higher
• Personnel limit: 1 person
• Entry fame: doesn't exist
• Fatigue Consumption: doesn't exist
• The Final Trial: A new scenario dungeon, 'The Final Trial', will be added.
• Michaela's light is slowly fading.
• The adventurer intends to head to Byeolmaro to protect her.
• However, to reach Byeolmaro, one must pass through the Hall of Trials.
• Originally, this was a place where tasks were assigned to pilgrims seeking to reach Byeolmaro. But now, the saints who led the Black Crusade to victory have descended there to protect Michaela.
• While they share the same desire to save Michaela, each saint holds a different belief and method. Facing them, the adventurer embarks on a journey to reclaim Michaela's light.

• World Map:
• New Area - Upper Sky of the Thousand Seas will be added to the world map.
• 
• Town:
• A new town, 'Hall of Trial,' will be added to the upper region of Sky of the Thousand Seas.
• 
• A sanctuary reached by pilgrims heading toward Byeolmaro.
• It is said that only those who complete their tasks here can reach Byeolmaro, where the God of Light and Life resides.
• Although it is an ancient sanctuary, it is meticulously maintained, and the interior is always filled with a sacred aura.
• In the center of the sanctuary lies a staircase leading toward the heavens, and pilgrims perform their tasks as they ascend it.

Final Trial Association System

• Adventure Encyclopedia:
• An achievement exclusive to The Final Trial will be added to the achievements.
• Monsters related to The Final Trial will be added to the Monster Encyclopedia.
• You can obtain rewards upon completing The Final Trial category.

Condition	Compensation	Transaction type
★5	Epic Oath Crystal Jar	Account-bound
★10	Shinya Big Head Avatar Box	Account-bound
★20	Holy Saint Transformation Costume	Account-bound

• Adventure party:
• The Final Trial will be added to the Adventurer's Guild content status information.
• Adventure Guide:
• Content Guide - The Final Trial is added to the Advanced Dungeon tab.
• Adventure Guide - The Final Trial is added.
• Training room:
• The Final Trial is added to the training room.
• World Map:
• The Final Trial is added to Recommended Favorites.
• Favorites - The Final Trial is added to the Advanced Dungeon tab.

Introduction of a real-time client video download method

• Dev's Note: 
• This update aims to reduce the client size by approximately 4GB or more. We have switched most of the video assets, which previously accounted for a significant portion of the download size, to a real-time streaming format, thereby easing the download burden for Adventurers.
• As a result, we expect a significant reduction in the time required for initial installations and large-scale updates that include video content.
• Furthermore, we anticipate that adding more video assets in the future will not place an increased burden on Adventurers.
• In-game videos will be changed to a real-time playback method, and video quality will be improved.
• The video will be changed to play via real-time download.
• Video segments that have been played once are saved in the cache, allowing you to play them again without downloading them.
• We ask for your understanding that temporary video buffering may occur if your internet connection is unstable.

Improvements

• Labyrinth of Paradox - The display method for artifact buffs will be changed to show the area where they were acquired.
• Labyrinth of Paradox - Help tooltip content is added to the Mercenary Group Extermination Request menu.
• Labyrinth of Paradox - Changed so that the number of dungeon clears is tallied in the content status when using a subjugation ticket.

References

KDnF Test Server Note

KDnF Live Server Note