v.191 – Nova: Brilliance of Illium Patch Notes

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    Meet new playable character Illium! Channel the power of the Crystal to craft magical weapons and help your companions. Then travel to Morass, the Swamp of Memory, where you will meet the mysterious Tana and play through her memories. Visit the Ludibrium Clocktower and fight an updated Papulatus in Easy, Normal, or Chaos mode. Lots of Nova events and holiday events are arriving too! All this and more is coming your way as MapleStory Nova continues!

    Illium Intro


    UTC: Available starting December 20 at 12:00 AM

    • Illium has arrived, using powerful crystal magic and mechanical creations!
    • As a member of the Verdant Flora race, Illium and others of his kind hid themselves in the deepest parts of Grandis in order to avoid their enemies and live in peace.
    • Fate has a funny way of interfering with someone's life and Illium is no different. Forced into action due to events outside their control, Illium and the other survivors evacuate their sanctuary and are forced to search Maple World to find the Ancient God's Sanctuary.
    • You will begin your adventure as Illium in the Hidden Flora Village, which is located in Grandis of Savage Terminal. This is where Illium and others of his race are taking refuge and living in relative harmony.
    • Once the story quests take Illium and his friends out of the Hidden Flora Village, there is no way to return.
    • Illium is a great mechanic. He is exceptionally skilled with metals and is accompanied by a companion named Ex.
    • Illium is skilled in the ways of magic, utilizing crystals. He uses Mage equipment and his main stat is INT.
    • His primary weapon is the Lucent Gauntlet and his secondary weapon are the Lucent Wings.
    • Illium has his own Emblems:
      • Lv. 60: Silver Crystal Emblem: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1.
      • Lv. 100: Gold Crystal Emblem: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +2
    • Illium has his own medals:
      • Lv. 10: Feeble Newcomer: MaxHP/MaxMP +50
      • Lv. 30: Sanctuary's Hope: MaxHP/MaxMP +100
      • Lv. 60: Wanderer: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +1, MaxHP/MaxMP +150
      • Lv. 100: Chosen Promise: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +2, MaxHP/MaxMP +200
      • Lv. 200: Wings of Brilliance: Magic ATT +3
    Illium Skills


    Beginner

    • Exclusive Spell: Increases the Attack Power and Magic Attack of all nearby characters.
      • Level 1: MP Cost: 30, Attack Power and Magic Attack: 4%, Duration: 40 minutes, Cooldown: 2 hours.
    • Shelter Return: Moves to Illium's Hideout.
      • Level 1: MP Cost: 100, Cooldown: 600 seconds.
    • Tide of Battle: Activated when moving a certain distance.
      • Level 1: Max number of stacks: 6 times, Duration: 5 seconds, Damage per stack: 1%.
      • Level 2: Max number of stacks: 6 times, Duration: 5 seconds, Damage per stack: 2%.

    1st Job

    • Radiant Javelin: Conjures a magical javelin that dashes back and forth between enemies. Can be linked with Radiant Orb, and does not benefit from skills that increase the max number of targets. Skill Lv. 20 required to learn 2nd job skill Reaction - Destruction and 4th Job skill 'Radiant Javelin II'. Max level: 20.
      • Level 20: MP Cost: 24, Damage: 100%, Number of Attacks: 2, Max Enemies Hit: 4, Damage against normal monsters: +20%.
    • Radiant Orb: Conjures a magical orb that flies toward your deployed crystal. If your crystal is not deployed, it instead flies straight. The Orb grants you a Lucent Brand and increases the damage of Radiant Javelin for a set time. Levels up alongside Radiant Javelin. Skill Lv. 20 required to learn 2nd Job skill Reaction - Domination and 4th Job skill Radiant Orb II.
      • Level 20: MP Cost: 15, Max Enemies Hit: 3, Damage: 50%, Number of Attacks: 1, Radiant Javelin Damage: +15% for 2 seconds after use.
    • Ex: Summons your trustworthy robot companion, Ex. Ex attacks a single enemy for a set time, and his Attack Power increases the longer he attacks. Ignores enemy Attack Reflection. Skill Lv. 20 required to learn 4th Job skill Crystal Skill - Deus.
      • Level 20: MP Cost: 90, Duration: 180 seconds. Moves to the target and attacks for a set time. Attack Power increases after a certain number of hits. Stage 1: Damage 60%, Attack Power Increases after 10 hits, Stage 2: Damage: 100%, Attack Power increases after 10 hits, Stage 3: Damage: 200% attack ends after 20 hits.
    • Crystalline Wings: Conjures a crystal portal for short-distance teleportation. You can fly freely for a short time by pressing the down arrow key while in mid-air. MP Cost: 20, Teleport horizontally a distance of 170, or vertically a distance of 275.
    • Lucent Gauntlet Mastery: Improves your mastery of the Lucent Gauntlet, granting you greater combat prowess. Lucent Gauntlet Master: +40%, Critical Rate: +20%, Damage Taken: -20%.
    • Lucent Brand: Marks you with the light of the crystal, heightening your power. Lv. 10 required to learn Aegis of Light and Lucent Brand II. Max Stacks: 3, Duration: 10 seconds, Attack Power & Magic ATT +2 per stack. Passive Effects: MaxHP/MaxMP: +10%, Damage: +10%, DEF: +100).

    2nd Job

    • Crystal Battery: Stores energy in your crystal to be used to cast more advanced magic. Max Crystal Charges: 30. Radiant Javelin grants 1 charge. Radiant Orb grants 2 charges.
    • Deploy Crystal: Summons and commands the mysterious Elder Crystal. Deploys your crystal. On reuse, it is moved to a set distance ahead of you. When used while pressing the Down Arrow Key, the crystal is transported to your current location. Your Crystal Battery will reset 10 seconds after reaching the max Crystal Charge count.
    • Reaction - Destruction: Triggers when your crystal comes into contact with Radiant Javelin. Releases a destructive blast that strikes nearby enemies. Required Skill: Radiant Javelin Lv. 20. Skill Lv. 20 required to learn 3rd Job skill, Reaction - Destruction II. MP Cost: 50, Max Enemies Hit: 9, Damage: 360%, Number of Attacks: 4, Cooldown: 6 seconds.
    • Reaction - Domination: Triggers when your crystal comes into contact with a Radiant Orb. Strikes nearby enemies, marking them with an Umbral Brand. Required Skill: Radiant Orb Lv. 20. Skill Lv. 20 required to learn 3rd Job Skill, Reaction - Domination II. MP Cost: 50, Max Enemies Hit: 9, Damage: 360%, Number of Attacks: 1, Cooldown: 6 seconds.
    • Crystal Skill - Vortex of Light: Unleashes the magical power accumulated in the crystal, tearing through nearby enemies. Crystal Charge Cost: 30, Crystal Battery must be reset after each use. Crystal Charge Cost: 30, MP Cost: 80, Max Enemies Hit: 12, Damage: 500%, Number of Attacks: 10.
    • Gauntlet Frenzy: Increases the Attack Speed of your Lucent Gauntlet. MP Cost: 12, Duration: 300 seconds, Lucent Gauntlet Attack Speed: +2
    • Machina: Summons your mechanical friend Machina near your deployed crystal. Machina defends your crystal, drawing in the enemy. He follows the movement of your crystal, attacking enemies along his path. While moving, the numbers of enemies hit is reduced by 1. Does not trigger Attack Reflection. Skill Lv. 20 is required to learn 5th Job skill Crystal Skill - Deus. MP Cost: 100, Duration: 180 seconds, Damage: 250%, Number of Attacks: 4, Enemies Hit: 5.
    • Aegis of Light: Further hones your magical prowess, granting a damage absorption effect to Lucent Brand. Required Skill: Lucent Brand Lv. 10. When you are hit, 1 Lucent Brand will absorb 60% damage.
    • Umbral Brand: Marks foes with a shadowy brand that renders them vulnerable to your attacks. Enemies suffer reduced defense, and take additional damage from all of Illium's attacks (excluding Radiant Orb). Skill Lv. 10 required to learn 3rd Job skill, Umbral Brand II. Duration: 10 seconds, DEF: 4%, Illium's attacks inflict 20% bonus damage against Umbral Branded targets.

    3rd Job

    • Crystal Battery II: Stores a greater amount of energy in your crystal, to be used to cast more advanced magic. Max Crystal Charges: 150. Radiant Javelin grants 1 charge. Radiant Orb grants 2 charges.
    • Reaction - Destruction II: Enhanced version of Reaction - Destruction. Triggers when Radiant Javelin or Longinus Spear come into contact with your crystal. Releases a destructive blast that strikes nearby enemies 2 times. Required Skill: Reaction - Destruction Lv. 20. MP Cost: 130, Max Enemies Hit: 9, Damage: 550%, Number of Attacks: 4, Detonations: 2, Cooldown: 4 seconds.
    • Reaction - Domination II: Enhanced version of Reaction - Domination. Triggers when your Crystal comes into contact with a Radiant Orb. Strikes nearby enemies, marking them with an Umbral Brand. Required Skill: Reaction - Domination Lv. 20. MP Cost: 50, Max Enemies Hit: 12, Damage: 5505%, Number of Attacks: 2, Cooldown: 4 seconds.
    • Crystal Skill - Wings of Glory: Infuses your wings with the magic of the Elder Crystal. While active, Radiant Javelin is enhanced to pursue enemies, exploding on contact. Its Attack Power is also increased. While active, casting Crystalline Wings while holding a directional key will teleport you more quickly in that direction. Wings of Glory is not affected by buff duration bonus or buff freezer effects. Crystal Charge Cost: 150. Crystal Charge Cost: 150, Duration: 20 seconds, Damage: +10%, Knockback Resistance: +100% Radiant Javelin explodes on contact, striking up to 5 enemies for 300% damage 6 times.
    • Crystal Skill - Resonance: Illium resonates in harmony with the Elder Crystal, causing a beam of light to travel between the two. The beam restores health and grants a Lucent Brand upon making contact with Illium or a party member, but instead afflicts enemies it touches with an Umbral Brand. Crystal Charge Cost: 60, Crystal Battery must be reset after each use. Crystal Charge Cost: 60, MP Cost: 200, Resonance cycles: 15, effect: Grants Lucent Brand, Restores 10% of Max HP. Passive Effects: Abnormal Status Resistance: +30, Elemental Resistance: +30%.
    • Lucent Brand II: Grants an enhanced Lucent Brand Required Skill: Lucent Brand Lv. 10. Lv. 10 required to learn Lucent Brand III. Max Stacks: 6, Duration: 10 seconds
      • Stack Bonuses: 1-3 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +2
      • 4-6 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +4
      • Passive Effects: Radiant Javelin Damage +200.
    • Umbral Brand II: Afflicts the enemy with an enhanced Umbral Brand. Required Skill: Umbral Brand Lv. 10 Lv.10 required to learn Umbral Brand III. Max Stacks: 3 times, Duration: 10 seconds, Reduces enemy Defense based on stack count.
      • Stack Bonuses: 1 Stack: DEF -4%
      • 2-3 Stacks: DEF -4%
      • Illium's Attacks against Umbral Branded enemies inflict an additional hit dealing 30%. The bonus hit's damage is multiplied up to 3x based on the number of stacks.
    • Might of the Flora: Calls upon the ancestral magic of the Flora. MaxHP/MaxMP: +20%, Damage: +10%, Jump: +10, Movement Speed: +10, Max Movement Speed: +10.
    • Tenacity: Despite your lack of innate magical talent, your perseverance studying the magical arts has not gone unrewarded. Intelligence: +40, Magic ATT: +10%
    • Endless Research: Your unending studies of magic grant you additional Magic ATT and Critical Damage. Magic ATT: +50, Critical Damage: +30%, Critical Rate: +20%

    4th Job

    • Crystal Battery III: Stores an enormous amount of energy in your crystal, to be used to case the most advanced magic. Max Crystal Charges: 150. Radiant Javelin grants 1 charge. Radiant Orb grants 2 charges. Longinus Spear grants 3 charges. Passive Effects: While Wings of Glory is active, Radiant Javelin fires 3 additional projectiles which pursue enemies and strike for 200% damage.
    • Radiant Javelin II: Enhances Radiant Javelin. Radiant Javelin splinters into shards on contact, dealing an additional attack. Can be linked to use with Radiant Orb II and does not benefit from skills which increase the max number of targets. Required Skill: Lv. 20 Radiant Javelin. MP Cost: 30, Max Enemies Hit: 5, Damage: 300%, Number of Attacks: 3, On Hit: Creates 2 shards that each inflict 100% damage. Damage against Normal Monsters: +20% (excludes shards). Passive Effects: Radiant Javelin's damage increased by 50% while Wings of Glory is active.
    • Radiant Orb II: Conjures a magical orb that flies toward your deployed crystal. If your crystal is not deployed, it instead flies straight. The Orb grants you a Lucent Brand and increases the damage of Radiant Javelin for a set time. Levels up alongside Radiant Javelin II. Required Skill: Lv. 20 Radiant Orb. MP Cost: 30, Max Enemies Hit: 5, Damage: 150% Number of Attacks: 1. Radiant Javelin Damage: +30% for 2 seconds after use.
    • Longinus Spear: Casts the holy spear Longinus in the direction of your deployed crystal, inflicting severe damage to all enemies in its path. If no crystal is deployed, it instead flies straight. Lv. 30 required to learn Hyper Skill: Longinus Zone. MP Cost: 150, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 900%, Number of Attacks: 7, Cooldown: 15 seconds.
    • Crystal Skill - Deus: Unites the power of Ex and Machina to summon Deus. Deus can create up to 5 satellites that pursue and attack nearby enemies. Crystal Charge Cost: 90, Crystal Battery must be reset after each use. Required Skill: Lv. 20 Ex and Machina. Crystal Charge Cost: 90, MP Cost: 300, Duration: 30 seconds, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Damage: 500%, Number of Attacks: 5 Satellite Attack Power is equal to Ex's. Passive Effects: Ex Damage: +100%.
    • Vortex Wings: Focuses all your magic into your wings to deliver a brutal spin attack. Usable once per Wings of Glory. Crystal Charge Cost: 30, MP Cost: 200, Max Enemies Hit: 12, Damage: 2000%, Number of Attacks: 8.
    • Resonant Wings: Triggers automatically during Wings of Glory. Causes you to radiate a brilliant light that marks foes with Umbral Brands and allies with Lucent Brands. Places Umbral Brands on enemies and Lucent Brands on allies, up to 12 targets. Passive Effects: Crystal Skill: Increases Vortex of Light's damage by 100%.
    • Hero of the Flora: Calls upon the power of the Flora. MP Cost: 70, Increases all stats assigned APs by 15% for 900 seconds.
    • Floran Hero's Will: Hones your resolve to ignore certain abnormal status effects. Immune to abnormal status for 3 seconds after use. MP Cost 30, Cooldown: 360 seconds.
    • Flash Crystal Battery: Increases the rate at which you gain Crystal Charges. MP Cost: 100, Duration: 10 seconds, Crystal Charges from Radiant skill: +100%, Cooldown: 120 seconds.
    • Lucent Brand III: Grants a further-enhanced Lucent Brand, Required Skill: Lucent Brand II Lv. 10, Lv. 10 required to learn Hyper Skill Crystalline Bulwark. Max Stacks: 10, Duration: 10 seconds.
      • Stack Bonuses: 1-3 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +2
      • 4-6 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +4
      • 7-9 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +6
      • 10 Stacks: Attack Power & Magic ATT +10, Attack Speed +1.
      • Passive Effects: Machina Damage: +100%.
    • Umbral Brand III: Afflicts the enemy with a further-enhanced Umbral Brand Required Skill: Umbral Brand II Lv. 10. Max Stacks: 5, Duration: 10 seconds.
      • Stack Bonuses: 1 Stack: DEF -4%
      • 2-3 Stacks: DEF -4%
      • 4-5 Stacks: DEF -4%
      • Illium's attacks against Umbral Branded enemies inflict an additional hit dealing 40%. The bonus hit's damage is multiplied up to 5x based on the number of stacks.
    • Wisdom of the Crystal: Your extensive studies of the Elder Crystal have taught you how to draw forth its true power. Lucent Gauntlet Mastery: 70%, Boss Damage: +30%, Ignore DEF: +25%, Final Damage: +20%.

    Hyper Skills

    Active:

    • Longinus Zone: Summons 7 Longinus Spears to unleash a devastating attack over a large area. MP Cost: 200, Max Enemies Hit: 12, Damage: 1500%, Number of Attacks: 3, Explosions: 4, Invulnerable while casting, Cooldown: 120 seconds.
    • Crystalline Bulwark: Makes you and your party member invulnerable for a time proportionate to your current Lucent Brand stack count. Required Skill: Lv. 10 Lucent Brand III. MP Cost: 100, Invincibility: 1 second per Lucent Brand stack, Cooldown 180 seconds.
    • Divine Wrath: Borrows strength from the ancient god of the Flora. MP Cost: 100, Duration: 60 seconds, Damage +10%, Cooldown 120 seconds.

    Passive:

    • Javelin - Reinforce: Increases Radiant Javelin damage: +20%.
    • Javelin - Extra Strike: Increases Radiant Javelin's attack count: +1.
    • Javelin - Boss Rush: Increases damage against boss monsters using Radiant Javelin: +20%.
    • Longinus - Reinforce: Increases Longinus Spear's damage: +20%.
    • Longinus - Extra Strike: Increases Longinus Spear's attack count: +1.
    • Longinus - Cooldown Cutter: Reduces the cooldown of Longinus Spear: -20%.
    • Deus - Reinforce: Increases Crystal Skill - Deus's damage. Crystal Skill - Deus & Satellite Attack Power: +20%.
    • Deus - Extra Strike: Increases Crystal Skill - Deus's attack count. Crystal Skill - Deus & Satellite attack counts: +1.
    • Deus Boss Rush: Increases the damage against boss monsters when using Crystal Skill - Deus. Crystal Skill - Deus & Satellite Boss Damage: +20%

    5th Job

    • Crystal Ignition: Fires an intense beam of energy that scorches everything in its path. Usable for up to 10 seconds consecutively by holding the skill key. Can move while casting. On hitting an enemy, Lucent Brand is refreshed.
      • Level 25: MP Cost 30, Max Enemies Hit: 15, DoT: 1500%, Number of Attacks: 3, Cooldown 180 seconds.
    • Reaction - Spectral Blast: When Crystal Ignition comes in contact with your crystal, its strength is enhanced and it fires 3 powerful beams of light in the direction Crystal Ignition is traveling. Levels up alongside Crystal Ignition.
      • Level 25: Max Enemies Hit: 15, Damage: 2000%, Number of Attacks: 5, Cooldown: 1 second.
    • Templar Knight: Summons a mechanical warrior wielding a weapon forged from light. The Templar prepares to attack in Illium's direction and will not change direction until the attack is made. With sufficient Crystal Charges, it fires a more powerful attack. Ignores Attack Reflection.
      • Level 25: MP Cost: 200, Duration, 30 seconds, Max Enemies Hit: 12, DoT: 2000%, Number of Attacks: 5. If Crystal Charge exceeds 3 while preparing attack, Final Damage is multiplied by 2. Cooldown: 180 seconds.
    Morass


    UTC: Available starting January 3 at 12:00 AM

    Requirement: Lv. 230 and above

    • A new area of Arcane River is discovered!
    • This area is restricted to characters Lv. 230 and above who have completed the quest line in Arcana.
    • Players can talk to the Flying Fish located in the Cavernous Cavern to begin the Morass storyline.
    • Morass is a swamp that takes its form based on the memories of those who enter it. The Erdas take on the appearance of enemies from your memory as a defense mechanism.
    • However a darkness looms within the swamp, the perpetrator who caused the imbalance in Arcana.... Tana.

    Rewards: Complete the Morass content to be rewarded with a new Arcane Symbol:

    • Arcane Symbol: Morass: +30 Arcane Force
    Papulatus Revamp


    UTC: Available starting January 3 at 12:00 AM

    Requirement: Lv. 125 and above

    • Papulatus is back for round 2, and he's got some new tricks up his sleeve.
    • The way to enter Papulatus has remained the same. Papulatus can be accessed through the map 'Deep inside the Clocktower' in Ludibrium.
    • Papulatus has been added to the Boss queue.
    • In order to enter and summon Papulatus, you will need a Piece of Cracked Dimension in your possession. It can be received from Flo in the Path of Time after completing the required pre-quests.
    • There are 3 modes available:
      • Easy: Can be accessed at Lv. 125
      • Normal: Can be accessed at Lv. 155
      • Chaos: Can be accessed at Lv. 190

    Rewards:

    • The following Papulatus Souls have been added:
      • Beefy Papulatus Soul
      • Swift Papulatus Soul
      • Clever Papulatus Soul
      • Fortuitous Papulatus Soul
      • Flashy Papulatus Soul
      • Powerful Papulatus Soul
      • Radiant Papulatus Soul
      • Hearty Papulatus Soul
      • Magnificent Papulatus Soul
    • Papulatus also has new rewards that can only be obtained from Chaos difficulty:
      • Papulatus Mark: Untradable once equipped. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +8, WeaponATT/MagicATT +1, Defense +150. Available upgrades: 5.
      • Papulatus Clock Chair: Untradable. You can sit on the Papulatus Clock Chair with your friends! The owner of the chair must be sitting when right-clicking another character to invite them to sit. Recovers 100 HP and 100 MP every 10 seconds.
    Illium Boost Up


    UTC: December 20 at 12:00 AM – January 16 at 11:59 PM

    • An event for Illium characters only!
    • Accept the quest '[Nova] Illium Boost Up! Try to get gifts' from the star event notifer on the left side of the screen.
    • During the event period, when you reach certain levels on your Illium character, you'll receive special rewards!
    • These can only be claimed once per account.
    • If you participated in the Illium Pre-Creation event, you'll receive double the amount of Nova Coins at levels 100/125/150/175.

    Rewards:

    • Lv. 30
      • Lv. 30 equipment box
      • Selective 8 Slot Expansion Coupon
    • Lv. 60
      • Lv. 60 equipment box
      • Selective 8 Slot Expansion Coupon
    • Lv. 100
      • Nova Coins (x30)
      • Selective 8 Slot Expansion Coupon (x2)
    • Lv. 125
      • Nova Coins (x60)
      • 2x Experience Coupon (30 minutes)
    • Lv. 150
      • Nova Coins (x90)
      • 2x Experience Coupon (30 minutes)
    • Lv. 175
      • Nova Coins (x120)
      • 2x Experience Coupon (15 minutes)
    • Lv. 200
      • 5,000 Reward Points
    Nova Coin Shop


    UTC: December 20 at 12:00 AM – January 16 at 11:59 PM

    • Earn Nova Coins by participating in various Nova events!
    • The Nova Coin Shop can be accessed via the event notifier on the left side of the screen or by visiting NPC Manoff in Henesys and Leafre.
    • The Nova Coin Shop has been updated with some new items!

    Rewards:

    • Epic Potential Scroll 50%: Costs 100 Coins.
    • Master Craftsman's Cube: Costs 70 Coins.
    • Special Medal of Honor: Costs 70 Coins.
    • SP Reset Scroll: Costs 50 Coins.
    • AP Reset Scroll: Costs 50 Coins.
    • Gold Potential Stamp: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Special Bonus Potential Stamp: Costs 30 Coins.
    • Clean Slate Scroll 10%: Costs 30 Coins.
    • Incredible Chaos Scroll of Goodness 60%: Costs 100 Coins.
    • Innocence Scroll 60%: Costs 50 Coins.
    • Golden Hammer 50%: Costs 30 Coins.
    • Nova Random Damage Skin Box II: Costs 80 Coins. Obtainable Skins:
      • Luxe Damage Skin
      • Absolab Damage Skin
      • Arcana Damage Skin
      • Full of Hearts Damage Skin
      • Unielding Fury Damage Skin
      • Gilded Damage Skin
      • Nanopixel Damage Skin
      • Musical Score Damage Skin
      • Blue Flame Damage Skin
      • Miho Damage Skin
      • Fireworks Damage Skin
      • Sunny Damage Skin
      • Slime and Mushroom Damage Skin
    • Stormcloud Damage Skin: Costs 300 Coins.
    • Rainfall Damage Skin: Costs 300 Coins.
    • Sea Lion Igloo Chair: Costs 400 Coins.
    • Academy Mytocrystal Chair: Costs 500 Coins.
    • Henesys ID Card Chair: Costs 600 Coins.
    • Sled Mount Coupon (Permanent): Costs 400 Coins.
    • Permanent Slime Snow Maker Mount Coupon: Costs 400 Coins.
    • Baby Snipe Mount Coupon (Permanent): Costs 300 Coins.
    • Permanent Pink Bean Balloon Mount Coupon: Costs 250 Coins.
    • Nodestone: Costs 50 Coins.
    • Monster Life Gem X7 Coupon: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Superior Monster Incubator: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Infinite Revitalizer: Costs 10 Coins.
    • Power Elixir x100 Coupon: Costs 5 Coins.
    • Hyper Teleport Rock Coupon (1 day): Costs 15 Coins.
    • House Wedding Ticket Coupon: Costs 300 Coins.
    • Safety Charm x10 Coupon: Costs 50 Coins.
    • Trait Boost Potion: Costs 300 Coins.
    • Job Advancement Coin: Costs 300 Coins.
    • 8-Slot Soul Bag: Costs 80 Coins.
    • Production 8 Slot Bag: Costs 80 Coins.
    • Pink Coin Purse: Costs 80 Coins.
    • Character Slot Expansion Coupon: Costs 200 Coins.
    • Mastery Book 20: Costs 10 Coins.
    • Mastery Book 30: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Mastery Book 20 (10 Pack): Costs 150 Coins.
    • Mastery Book 30 (10 Pack): Costs 300 Coins.
    • Pollo and Fritto Entry Ticket: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Monster Park REBORN Coupon: Costs 20 Coins.
    • Kemdi Scarecrow Summoning Sack: Costs 50 Coins.
    • Cosmos Ring Coupon: Costs 10 Coins.
    • Cosmos Atom: Costs 60 Coins.
    • Cosmos Ring Cube: Costs 30 Coins.
    • Synergy Ring Cube: Costs 30 Coins.
    • Synergy Ring Coupon: Costs 800 Coins.
      • The Synergy Ring is a Unique ring that gives a set bonus based on the amount of characters also equipped with a Synergy Ring in the same world, up to a maximum of 5 characters.
      • Synergy Ring: Untradable, Unique Equipped Item. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, MaxHP/MaxMP +500, WeaponATT/MagicATT +10
      • Set Effect: STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, MaxHP/MaxMP +500, WeaponATT/MagicATT +2
    Nova Hot Week 3


    UTC: December 25 at 12:00 AM – December 31 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, December 25
      • 2000 Reward Points Token: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Tuesday, December 26
      • Epic Potential Scroll 100%: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Wednesday, December 27
      • Nova Coin (x30): Untradeable
    • Thursday, December 28
      • Spell Trace (x300): Untradeable
    • Friday, December 29
      • 2x EXP Coupon (x3): Untradeable, 7-day duration. Use to receive 2x EXP for 30 minutes.
    • Saturday, December 30
      • Storage Room 4 Slot Coupon: Untradeable
    • Sunday, December 31
      • Job Advancement Coin: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
      • 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!
    Festival Nova Box


    UTC: January 3 at 12:00 AM – January 16 at 11:59 PM

    • Hunt monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above) to earn Festival Nova Boxes!
    • These boxes contain Nova Coins, and you can acquire up to 250 Nova Coins per day from the Nova Boxes.
    • Accept the quest '[Nova] Festival Nova Box' from the star event notifier on the left side of the screen, and then accept the quest '[Nova] Collect Festival Nova Boxes!' to begin.

    Rewards:

    • Nova Coins
    Mega Burning Project


    UTC: January 3 at 12:00 AM – January 16 at 11:59 PM

    Please avoid altering your computer time when participating in this event. Any changes to your computer time clock can cause issues when creating or deleting Burning characters for this event.

    Requirement: This event can only be started by characters created during the event period.

    • After creating a brand-new character during the event period, you have the option to give it the special "Burning" effect.
    • After they reach Lv. 10, every time that character levels up they will gain an additional two levels all the way up to Lv. 150!
    • This event is open to characters in both Reboot and non-Reboot worlds, with the exception of Zero, Cadena, and Illium.
    • You can only choose to make a new character a "Burning" character after its initial creation.
    • Only one "Burning" character can be made. If you delete your "Burning" character, you'll be able to create a new one.
    • Log in with your character and select the quest '[Nova] 1+2 Level Up! Mega Burning Project!' from the star event notifier on the left side of the screen to receive the following special gifts!

    Rewards:

    • Lv. 30 Equipment Box: Untradeable. Can only be opened at Lv. 30. Open to receive a weapon and armor set suitable for your class.
    • Mysterious Cryptic Chest: Untradeable. 7-day duration. Open to receive:
      • Snail: 5-hour Duration. Skills: Meso Magnet, Item Pouch. Cannot be moved to Cash Inventory. Cannot be revived with the Water of Life.
    • Legendary Cryptic Chest: Untradeable. Can only be opened at Lv. 100. Open to receive:
      • Frozen Hat: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +23 MaxHP/MaxMP +270, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +293. Upgrades available: 10.
      • Frozen Cape: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +7, Defense +180, Speed +9, Jump +5. Upgrades available: 7.
      • Frozen Suit: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +27, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +1, Defense +315. Upgrades available: 10.
      • Frozen Weapon Box: Untradeable. 7-day duration. Open to receive:
        • Frozen Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
      • Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradeable. 7-day duration. Open to receive:
        • Frozen Secondary Weapon: Untradeable. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
      • Mastery Book 20: Untradeable.
      • Mastery Book 30: Untradeable.
    • Keep on Burning Title Coupon: Untradeable. Can only be used at Lv. 130. Use to receive:
      • Keep on Burning: Title. Untradeable. 14-day duration on stats. Req. Lv: 130. STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, MaxHP/MaxMP +400, Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +10, Boss Damage +10%, Ignore DEF +10%.
    Nova Sugar Time


    UTC: January 6 at 12:00 AM – January 6 at 11:59 PM

    Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

    • Stay logged on 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.

    Rewards:

    • 30 minutes:
      • Nova Coin (x10)
    • 60 minutes:
      • Nova Coin (x10)
      • 2x EXP Coupon (15 minutes)
    • 90 minutes:
      • Nova Coin (x10)
    • 120 minutes:
      • Nova Sugar Box:
        • Gives 500 Maple Reward Points
        • Gives a chance to gain:
          • 5,000/10,000/100,000/500,000/1,000,000 Maple Points
          • Master Glowy Butterfly Full Package Coupon
          • Master Pony Full Package Coupon
          • Fairy Flight Full Package Coupon
      • Nova Sugar Coin Box:
        • The first time you open it, you'll receive Nova Coin (x10).
        • The 2nd time you open it, you'll receive Nova Coin (x15).
        • The 3rd time you open it, you'll receive Nova Coin (x20).
        • The 4th time you open it, you'll receive Nova Coin (x25).
        • The 5th time you open it, you'll receive Nova Coin (x30).
    Snowdrift Lodge


    UTC: December 20 12:00 AM – January 2 at 11:59 PM

    • You have been cordially invited to the lovely Snowdrift Lodge!
    • Accept the quest '[Snowdrift] Lodging in Luxury', and then accept the '[Snowdrift] Lodgeward, Ho!' quests from the event notifier on the left side of the screen to move to Snowdrift Lodge.
    • There are several quests for you at Snowdrift Lodge, and in exchange you will be given Snowdrift Lodge Coins!
    • Quests include riding a snowmobile (up to five times per day), staying at the Snowdrift Lodge five times, playing a dice mini-game with up to 29 other players, and even clearing out some snowmounds.
    • Depending on how you do in the 30-Player Dice mini-game, you'll receive a varying amount of Snowdrift Lodge Coins.
      • 1st place: 10 Snowdrift Lodge Coins
      • 2nd Place: 5 Snowdrift Lodge Coins
      • 3rd Place: 3 Snowdrift Lodge Coins
      • A total of 5 games are run and you may enter 3 times per day per character.
    • You can spend your Snowdrift Lodge Coins at the Snowdrift Lodge shop by talking to NPC Pike, Lodge Receptionist.

    Rewards: Some of the items available in the shop are:

    • Snowdrift Lodge Room Key: Needed to gain entry to the Snowdrift Lodge Suite.
    • Snowdrift Lodge Cable Car Ticket: Needed to ride the cable car up the mountain.
    • 3x EXP Coupon
    • Mastery Book 20 and 30
    • Snowmobile Mount Coupon
    • Frigid Ice Damage Skin
    • Wooden Hot Tub Chair

    Suite Rewards:

    • Buying the Snowdrift Lodge Room Key will gain you access to a suite. There are 4 suites and each suite can have up to 25 players per channel. Staying logged in during each day of the week will give you EXP and trait values:
      • Monday: Gain EXP and Insight +1
      • Tuesday: Gain EXP and Willpower +1
      • Wednesday: Gain EXP and Diligence +1
      • Thursday: Gain EXP and Charm +1
      • Friday: Gain EXP and Empathy +1
      • Saturday: Gain EXP and Ambition +1
      • Sunday: Gain 2x EXP
    Christmas Means Presents


    UTC: December 20 12:00 AM – December 25 at 11:59 PM

    • Accept the quest '[Christmas] Christmas Means Presents' from the event notifier on the left side of the screen.
    • Every day you can login to receive a Christmas Gift Box once per character.

    Rewards: The Christmas Gift Box contains the following items:

    • Christmas Wreath Label Ring Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Use to receive a Christmas Wreath Label Ring with a 30-day duration.
    • Christmas Wreath Chat Ring Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Use to receive a Christmas Wreath Chat Ring with a 30-day duration.
    • Christmas Costume Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration. Upon using the Christmas Costume Coupon, you can choose between the Santa Package or the Rudolph Package and receive one package. If the Santa Package is selected, the distributed item will match the character's gender.
      • Santa Package (Male):
        • Santa Hat Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Hat with a 7-day duration.
        • Santa Costume (M) Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Costume (M) with a 7-day duration.
        • Santa Gloves Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Gloves with a 7-day duration.
        • Red Santa Boots (M) Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Red Santa Boots (M) with a 7-day duration.
      • Santa Package (Female):
        • Santa Hat Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Hat with a 7-day duration.
        • Santa Costume (F) Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Costume (F) with a 7-day duration.
        • Santa Gloves Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Santa Gloves with a 7-day duration.
        • Red Santa Boots (F) Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Red Santa Boots (M) with a 7-day durationF
      • Rudolph Package:
        • Reindeer Hat Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Reindeer Hat with a 7-day duration.
        • Reindeer Suit Coupon: 1-day duration. Use to receive a Reindeer Suit with a 7-day duration.
    Deck The Trees


    UTC: December 20 12:00 AM – December 25 at 11:59 PM

    • Talk to Metal Bucket Snowman or accept the quest '[Christmas] Deck the Trees' from the event notifier on the left side of the screen.
    • Hunt monsters within your level range (20 levels below and 20 levels above) to get the required items:
      • Shimmering Star
      • Flashy Ornament
      • Soft Snow
    • Complete the quest to get the Tree Ornament Exchange Box. This quest can be completed up to 15 times during the event period.
    • After receiving the Tree Ornament Exchange Box, click on the Christmas Tree in Henesys, Leafre, Haven, or Chu Chu Village to decorate the tree.
    • These are the ornaments that will be used to decorate the tree:
      • Star
      • Snow
      • Tree Bell
      • Ribbon
    • Each ornament can be selected up to 5 times and each time one is added to the Christmas Tree, you will acquire Nova Coin (x5). Only 15 ornaments can be put on the three.

    Rewards:

    • Put 15 ornaments on the tree and complete the quest '[Christmas] Christmas Accomplished!' to receive Nova Coins (x50).
    Merry, Merry Christmas


    UTC: December 20 12:00 AM – December 25 at 11:59 PM

    • Come celebrate the holidays in Happyville! Once per hour, you'll receive an invitation to Happyville.
    • While you're in Happyville, three Pseudo Santas appear and throw items for 30 seconds.
    • See what items you can find from Pseudo Santa!
    • You can accept the invitation to Happyville twice per day.

    Rewards:

    • Nova Coins: Up to 5 per visit for a potential max total of 10 coins per day.
    • Restorative items
    • EXP
    • Mesos
    • Occult Cubes
    • Medal of Honor
    • Basic Medal of Honor
    • Intermediate Medal of Honor
    New Year’s Countdown


    UTC: December 31 at 12:00 AM - December 31 at 11:59 PM

    Requirement: Lv. 33 and above

    • Celebrate the New Year in MapleStory. We will be bidding farewell to 2017 and welcoming the new year!
    • Accept the quest '[Countdown] Together, Good-bye' from the event notifier on the left side of the screen, or by talking to Cassandra in the Event Hall, in order to move to Good-bye Hill.
    • A countdown board counting down the time to the new year will appear in Good-bye Hill. Hang out here with other Maplers!
    • You are allowed to leave the map, but make sure you're back in time for the new year.
    • A Special Shop will appear for 1 hour (12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC) selling some items that are in limited supply after the countdown has finished.

    Rewards:

    • Trait items
    • Restorative items
    • Onyx Apple
    • Explorer Random Face or Hair Coupons
    • New Year's 3x EXP Coupon
    • Happy New Year! Buff: Gives Weapon ATT/Magic ATT +30 for 15 minutes
    • Happy New Year Mount: Permanent and 90-day versions available.
    New Year’s Hot Day


    UTC: January 1 at 12:00 AM – January 1 at 11:59 PM

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

    • 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.
    • 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 Day reward. Please clear any unclaimed gifts and login again to see the Hot Day reward.

    Rewards:

    • Storage Room 8 Slot Coupon: Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Miracle Circulator (x5): Untradeable, 7-day duration.
    • Nova Coin (x50): Untradeable
    2x EXP & Drop Weekend


    December 23 - December 25

    Requirement: Available for all levels

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

    Times:

    • Saturday, December 23, 2017
      • PST: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      • EST: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (December 24)
      • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (December 24)
      • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (December 24) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (December 24)
    • Sunday, December 24, 2017
      • PST: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      • EST: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (December 25)
      • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (December 25)
      • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (December 25) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (December 25)
    • Monday, December 25, 2017
      • PST: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      • EST: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (December 26)
      • CET: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM (December 26)
      • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM (December 26) & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (December 26)
    Sunny Sunday Perk


    UTC: December 24 at 12:00 AM – December 24 at 11:59 PM
    UTC: December 31 at 12:00 AM - December 31 at 11:59 PM
    UTC: January 7 at 12:00 AM - January 7 at 11:59 PM
    UTC: January 14 at 12:00 AM - January 14 at 11:59 PM


    • Enjoy various perks on each Sunday during the event period.
    • Week 4 - December 24
      • Receive double the amount of Nova Box drops from monsters.
      • Receive double the amount of Nova Coins from the Nova Box.
      • Receive 1.5x EXP from completing bounty hunting with Pollo and Fritto.
      • Receive 2x the daily rewards from the Arcane River content.
    • Week 5 - December 31
      • Receive double the amount of Nova Box drops from monsters.
      • Receive double the amount of Nova Coins from the Nova Box.
      • Receive Grade S Winter Photo Card (once per account).
    • Week 6 - January 7
      • Receive 30% off Star Force enhancements.
    • Week 7 - January 14
      • The duration of the EXP buff received from Runes lasts twice as long.
      • The Boss Party buff is 30% more effective.
    Spell Trace Fever Time


    December 30 - December 31

    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, December 30, 2017
      • 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 (December 31)
      • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (December 31) & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (December 31)
    • Sunday, December 31, 2017
      • 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 (January 1)
      • AEDT: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM & 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (January 1) & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (January 1)
    Zero Character Creation


    UTC: January 3 12:00 AM – January 16 at 11:59 PM

    • Zero will be available for creation for a limited time.
    • You must have a character that is Lv. 100 or above in the same world that you wish to create a Zero character.
    • Zero cannot be created on Reboot world.
    Cash Inventory Transfer


    UTC: January 4 (after maintenance) – January 17 (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 January 4 after the scheduled maintenance and end on January 17 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

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