Vindictus - NXA-Orellien


Season 3 has been on a roll since the appearance of Muir and the encounter with the Elves of Ben Chenner, and it's time for the next chapter to the story: The Name of Erinn. With this latest chapter comes a new Raid boss, new armor, new items, a renewal of things past and much more. Take a look at what's come in Season 3 - Chapter 3 and all the battles in store.

New Raid Boss: Lord Glas Ghaibhleann



Do you remember, deep below the ruins of Ainle, when a simple investigation unveiled an ancient, shackled monster? Tall as houses, four arms with two massive blades, magic and more? Glas Ghaibhleann was the name of the creature slain that day, but what once was has come again, and he is no longer weakened by eons of captivity.



Lord Glas Ghaibhleann stands in your way again, and the speed of his swords and his diving assaults will devastate any too slow to escape him. His magic is formidable as well, sending out bursts of energy to pummel those unable to get out of the way. But his new tricks are what you will truly need to watch for.



As you wear Lord Glas down, dark voids will appear around the room, pulling any warriors near it to the core... where a very grisly fate awaits. Gravity itself is under Lord Glas' command, as he will cast his Reverse Gravity spell to lift all of his foes into the air and slamming them back to the ground... unless you can find a safe place to stand.



Lord Glas Ghaibhleann can be fought through the "Temple of the Fallen Moon" raid battle, available to characters between 80 and 90. While you can face him alone if you really want, you'd be best suited to bring a full group of eight along with you, to make sure there's someone around to pick you up off the ground. And as with all Raids, you normally only get one shot at him per day, unless you're a VIP (2) or take him on in the next few weeks, thanks to the Lord Glas Ghaibhleann Raid Event.

New Gear: Terminus Sentinel Set



As with Regina and Braha, defeating Lord Glas will unlock the ability to craft a new Armor Set, the Terminus Sentinel Set. The Keystones for this Light Armor Set can be claimed after defeating Lord Glas, letting you construct this gorgeous leather coat over metal breastplate armor, a pinnacle of style and function.

New Enchant Drops for Light and Cloth Armor



The best gear needs some good Enchants to kick it up to the next level, and what would we be if we did not oblige? Four Rank 7 Enchant Scrolls, formerly only available during limited time events, can now be acquired by defeating Season 2 Raid Bosses! While these rare scrolls will give your armor a wealth of bonuses, they can only enchant Light or Cloth armor. Those enchanting their Cloth Armor will even get a bonus of ATT and M.ATT when doing so.

Armor Renewal



As we approach Vindictus' 5<sup>th</sup> anniversary, it's long since time to take a look back at the vast amounts of equipment warriors stumble across as they advance through the story. Most armor was separated by gender, excluding a few of our newer characters, or only for a specific characters as well.

No more. We've gone through just about every piece of armor and reduced the restrictions across the board. Just about anyone will be able to put on the armor they find and take it into battle, although Hurk and Karok's massive frame will still prevent some equipment from being used. Several hundred items have been adjusted, making it far easier for those still leveling up to remain well equipped for the battles to come.

Equipment Mastery Cost Reduced

With all the powerful gear requiring high ranks of skills, AP's never been so valuable. To make it easier for everyone to get their Equipment Mastery skills up, we've dramatically reduced the AP costs for Rank 9 through Rank 5 for all Weapon and Armor skills (Excluding Large Shield Mastery, Vella's Twin Sword Mastery and Focus Mastery).

Story Completion Bonus

Those of you still working on getting through the stories of Season 1 and 2 will find a new reason to get through that last mission. Completing a Chapter from Season 1 or Season 2 will reward you with a bonus AP Capsule to help you keep above the difficulty curve. This AP amount varies based on the Chapter completed, starting at 100 AP for Chapter 1, to 500 AP for most higher level chapters, and up to 1000 AP for completing the final chapter of a Season.

Tutorial Improvement



Have friends interested in Vindictus, or just want to try out a new character? We've improved the Tutorials in the first few missions of Vindictus, to help explain the use of certain items, what aspects of the UI do, introduce the basic combos for your current class and more.

Bloody Wedding Sales



Halloween is almost here, and this month's newest outfits are in the season and wouldn't be out of place in a horror film. There's also new Inner Armors, a new Hairstyle, a new Season 3 Battle Box and even a special new face paint, perfect for the occasion.

Check out all the details in the Bloody Wedding Sales post.

Night of the Damned Events



As the end of October arrives, Halloween approaches. We have a special event tailor-made for the spooky season, where terror and candy reign supreme, and a new event to help you take Lord Glas Ghaibhleann down over and over.

Check out the details in the Night of the Damned Events post.

Other Changes

Check out the full list of additional changes in the main web post!
Vindictus - ColonelPanic


Season 3 has been on a roll since the appearance of Muir and the encounter with the Elves of Ben Chenner, and it's time for the next chapter to the story: The Name of Erinn. With this latest chapter comes a new Raid boss, new armor, new items, a renewal of things past and much more. Take a look at what's come in Season 3 - Chapter 3 and all the battles in store.

New Raid Boss: Lord Glas Ghaibhleann



Do you remember, deep below the ruins of Ainle, when a simple investigation unveiled an ancient, shackled monster? Tall as houses, four arms with two massive blades, magic and more? Glas Ghaibhleann was the name of the creature slain that day, but what once was has come again, and he is no longer weakened by eons of captivity.



Lord Glas Ghaibhleann stands in your way again, and the speed of his swords and his diving assaults will devastate any too slow to escape him. His magic is formidable as well, sending out bursts of energy to pummel those unable to get out of the way. But his new tricks are what you will truly need to watch for.



As you wear Lord Glas down, dark voids will appear around the room, pulling any warriors near it to the core... where a very grisly fate awaits. Gravity itself is under Lord Glas' command, as he will cast his Reverse Gravity spell to lift all of his foes into the air and slamming them back to the ground... unless you can find a safe place to stand.



Lord Glas Ghaibhleann can be fought through the "Temple of the Fallen Moon" raid battle, available to characters between 80 and 90. While you can face him alone if you really want, you'd be best suited to bring a full group of eight along with you, to make sure there's someone around to pick you up off the ground. And as with all Raids, you normally only get one shot at him per day, unless you're a VIP (2) or take him on in the next few weeks, thanks to the Lord Glas Ghaibhleann Raid Event.

New Gear: Terminus Sentinel Set



As with Regina and Braha, defeating Lord Glas will unlock the ability to craft a new Armor Set, the Terminus Sentinel Set. The Keystones for this Light Armor Set can be claimed after defeating Lord Glas, letting you construct this gorgeous leather coat over metal breastplate armor, a pinnacle of style and function.

New Enchant Drops for Light and Cloth Armor



The best gear needs some good Enchants to kick it up to the next level, and what would we be if we did not oblige? Four Rank 7 Enchant Scrolls, formerly only available during limited time events, can now be acquired by defeating Season 2 Raid Bosses! While these rare scrolls will give your armor a wealth of bonuses, they can only enchant Light or Cloth armor. Those enchanting their Cloth Armor will even get a bonus of ATT and M.ATT when doing so.

Armor Renewal



As we approach Vindictus' 5<sup>th</sup> anniversary, it's long since time to take a look back at the vast amounts of equipment warriors stumble across as they advance through the story. Most armor was separated by gender, excluding a few of our newer characters, or only for a specific characters as well.

No more. We've gone through just about every piece of armor and reduced the restrictions across the board. Just about anyone will be able to put on the armor they find and take it into battle, although Hurk and Karok's massive frame will still prevent some equipment from being used. Several hundred items have been adjusted, making it far easier for those still leveling up to remain well equipped for the battles to come.

Equipment Mastery Cost Reduced

With all the powerful gear requiring high ranks of skills, AP's never been so valuable. To make it easier for everyone to get their Equipment Mastery skills up, we've dramatically reduced the AP costs for Rank 9 through Rank 5 for all Weapon and Armor skills (Excluding Large Shield Mastery, Vella's Twin Sword Mastery and Focus Mastery).

Story Completion Bonus

Those of you still working on getting through the stories of Season 1 and 2 will find a new reason to get through that last mission. Completing a Chapter from Season 1 or Season 2 will reward you with a bonus AP Capsule to help you keep above the difficulty curve. This AP amount varies based on the Chapter completed, starting at 100 AP for Chapter 1, to 500 AP for most higher level chapters, and up to 1000 AP for completing the final chapter of a Season.

Tutorial Improvement



Have friends interested in Vindictus, or just want to try out a new character? We've improved the Tutorials in the first few missions of Vindictus, to help explain the use of certain items, what aspects of the UI do, introduce the basic combos for your current class and more.

Bloody Wedding Sales



Halloween is almost here, and this month's newest outfits are in the season and wouldn't be out of place in a horror film. There's also new Inner Armors, a new Hairstyle, a new Season 3 Battle Box and even a special new face paint, perfect for the occasion.

Check out all the details in the Bloody Wedding Sales post.

Night of the Damned Events



As the end of October arrives, Halloween approaches. We have a special event tailor-made for the spooky season, where terror and candy reign supreme, and a new event to help you take Lord Glas Ghaibhleann down over and over.

Check out the details in the Night of the Damned Events post.

Other Changes

Check out the full list of additional changes in the main web post!
MapleStory - BretForbus


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Join us as we celebrate the spookiest month with lots of Halloween events, including the brand-new Madhouse dungeon! Explore a creepy mental hospital, deciphering clues and looking for an escape. This season you can also become a zombie, paint a ghost, and dance the night away in Star Planet. Kanna and Hayato will be making a return, complete with new skills and enhanced combat options! Then, get ready for a purge as millions of inactive character names are freed up in MapleStory’s first character name change event. All this and more, in the Asylum update!

MADHOUSE DUNGEON

One of your childhood friends has been sent away to a mental hospital. When you and a group of friends decide to visit her, you find yourselves locked in! Explore multiple rooms in the mysterious building, collecting clues that will reveal the truth about the hospital. Each room is a puzzle that must be solved within the time limit in order for you to exit. Keep your flashlight close and avoid powerful monsters lurking in the darkened corridors!



HALLOWEEN EVENTS

The zombies are coming! Become infected with the Zombie Virus to transform into one of four types of zombie—infecting others as you go. Help Witch Malady collect ingredients for her creepy recipes. She’ll make some for you too! Return Olivia to her family by fighting your way through the Haunted House. Collect ghostly paint to decorate the little ghost kid, Gamsper. Even Star Planet will get into the spooky spirit, with free Halloween costumes and a Halloween Dance Party!



KANNA AND HAYATO RETURN

Kanna and Hayato will once again be available for character creation! Both of these jobs are being overhauled, giving Kanna improved mana efficiency and some new skills. Use a new passive Hyper Skill to increase your maximum mana amount! Hayato is receiving a new combo system and increased attack power. Hayato is also gaining an additional stance! Depending on if you use the basic stance or the new Quick Draw stance, you’ll have access to different skills and stat bonuses.



CHARACTER NAME CHANGE EVENT

Over MapleStory’s 10-year history, millions of characters have been created. Many of these characters are no longer played, but the names remain, making it hard for new players to find a meaningful name. We will be changing the names of inactive characters to numerals, thereby freeing up millions of names. You will be able to change the names of one character per world on your account for free!



For the complete patch notes, click here.
MapleStory - Ashekandi


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Join us as we celebrate the spookiest month with lots of Halloween events, including the brand-new Madhouse dungeon! Explore a creepy mental hospital, deciphering clues and looking for an escape. This season you can also become a zombie, paint a ghost, and dance the night away in Star Planet. Kanna and Hayato will be making a return, complete with new skills and enhanced combat options! Then, get ready for a purge as millions of inactive character names are freed up in MapleStory’s first character name change event. All this and more, in the Asylum update!

MADHOUSE DUNGEON

One of your childhood friends has been sent away to a mental hospital. When you and a group of friends decide to visit her, you find yourselves locked in! Explore multiple rooms in the mysterious building, collecting clues that will reveal the truth about the hospital. Each room is a puzzle that must be solved within the time limit in order for you to exit. Keep your flashlight close and avoid powerful monsters lurking in the darkened corridors!



HALLOWEEN EVENTS

The zombies are coming! Become infected with the Zombie Virus to transform into one of four types of zombie—infecting others as you go. Help Witch Malady collect ingredients for her creepy recipes. She’ll make some for you too! Return Olivia to her family by fighting your way through the Haunted House. Collect ghostly paint to decorate the little ghost kid, Gamsper. Even Star Planet will get into the spooky spirit, with free Halloween costumes and a Halloween Dance Party!



KANNA AND HAYATO RETURN

Kanna and Hayato will once again be available for character creation! Both of these jobs are being overhauled, giving Kanna improved mana efficiency and some new skills. Use a new passive Hyper Skill to increase your maximum mana amount! Hayato is receiving a new combo system and increased attack power. Hayato is also gaining an additional stance! Depending on if you use the basic stance or the new Quick Draw stance, you’ll have access to different skills and stat bonuses.



CHARACTER NAME CHANGE EVENT

Over MapleStory’s 10-year history, millions of characters have been created. Many of these characters are no longer played, but the names remain, making it hard for new players to find a meaningful name. We will be changing the names of inactive characters to numerals, thereby freeing up millions of names. You will be able to change the names of one character per world on your account for free!



For the complete patch notes, click here.
MapleStory - BretForbus
Happy Halloween!

Join us as we celebrate the spookiest month with lots of Halloween events, including the brand-new Madhouse dungeon! Explore a creepy mental hospital, deciphering clues and looking for an escape. This season you can also become a zombie, paint a ghost, and dance the night away in Star Planet. Kanna and Hayato will be making a return, complete with new skills and enhanced combat options! Then, get ready for a purge as millions of inactive character names are freed up in MapleStory’s first character name change event. All this and more, in the Asylum update!

MADHOUSE DUNGEON

One of your childhood friends has been sent away to a mental hospital. When you and a group of friends decide to visit her, you find yourselves locked in! Explore multiple rooms in the mysterious building, collecting clues that will reveal the truth about the hospital. Each room is a puzzle that must be solved within the time limit in order for you to exit. Keep your flashlight close and avoid powerful monsters lurking in the darkened corridors!

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

The zombies are coming! Become infected with the Zombie Virus to transform into one of four types of zombie—infecting others as you go. Help Witch Malady collect ingredients for her creepy recipes. She’ll make some for you too! Return Olivia to her family by fighting your way through the Haunted House. Collect ghostly paint to decorate the little ghost kid, Gamsper. Even Star Planet will get into the spooky spirit, with free Halloween costumes and a Halloween Dance Party!

KANNA AND HAYATO RETURN

Kanna and Hayato will once again be available for character creation! Both of these jobs are being overhauled, giving Kanna improved mana efficiency and some new skills. Use a new passive Hyper Skill to increase your maximum mana amount! Hayato is receiving a new combo system and increased attack power. Hayato is also gaining an additional stance! Depending on if you use the basic stance or the new Quick Draw stance, you’ll have access to different skills and stat bonuses.

CHARACTER NAME CHANGE EVENT

Over MapleStory’s 10-year history, millions of characters have been created. Many of these characters are no longer played, but the names remain, making it hard for new players to find a meaningful name. We will be changing the names of inactive characters to numerals, thereby freeing up millions of names. You will be able to change the names of one character per world on your account for free!



For the complete patch notes, click here: http://maplestory.nexon.net/news/4369
Community Announcements - NxA_OneLetter

The Mistress of the Blade has finally arrived! See what skill she brings with her, along with all the other changes exclusive to this update.

Female Blade Master
  • The Female Blade Master is now available
  • The Female Blade Master can be obtained via Character Creation, or through a Class Change Card
  • The overall stats and skills of the Female Blade Master are the same as her Male counterpart
  • A new class based skill, Waltz of the Blade, has been added
  • Waltz of the Blade is a brilliant sword dance that maximizes the potential of your blades, giving you unprecedented power. It uses both your strength and your weapon's strength to deal greater damage to enemies
  • Waltz of the Blade can only be learned through skill books
  • Waltz of the Blade skill book can be purchased through the market at the following set prices
  • Book: Waltz of the Blade - 300,000,000 Gold
  • Book: Waltz of the Blade [II] - 600,000,000 Gold
  • Book: Waltz of the Blade [III] - 900,000,000 Gold
  • Book: Waltz of the Blade [IV] - 1,200,000,000 Gold
  • When the Blade Master is selected as a FREE Lv. 130 Character (during the event period) Waltz of the Blade's skill level will be automatically boosted to 10
Lucky Loot System
  • The Lucky Loot System has been added
  • The Lucky Loot System has a chance to trigger when you successfully defeat a monster
  • A monster who triggers the Lucky Loot System has a chance to drop a variety of rewards, such as buffs, bonus experience, level appropriate weapons and gear, or legendary weapons
  • The Lucky Loot System cannot be activated in TBS
  • The Lucky Loot System cannot be activated by monsters who resurrect, or transform into a different monster upon death
  • Defeated monsters that trigger the lucky loot system will disappear 1 turn earlier, so you must be quick to loot
  • Normally you are allowed 4 turns to loot, Lucky Loot System only allows 3 turns
  • Lucky Loot cannot be looted with Auto-Battle
  • Lucky Loot can only be obtained by pressing "X" (Search All command)
Australia Revisited
  • 3 new quests have been added in Australia
  • The Bree Daily Quest has been added in general Australia
  • Suspicious Hermit Quest has been added in the Blue Mountains
  • Katherine Sub-Quest has been added in Katherine Gorge
  • The experience for the following quests has been increased:
  • Blue Mountain
  • Blue Guardian - Main Quest
  • Best Jewels - Repeated Quest
  • Katherine Gorge
  • Katherine Gorge - General Quest
  • Prankster Quest - Repeated Quest
  • Raging Vortex
  • Raging Vortex - Main Quest
  • Pure Waters - Main Quest
  • Mysterious Rock - Repeated Quest
  • Magical Rock - Repeated Quest
  • Bungle Bungle Range
  • Lost World 2 - Main Quest
  • Lost World 1 - Repeated Quest
  • Uluru
  • Honor Guard - Main Quest
Dungeon Point System Changes
  • Dungeon Points will reset to 0 every Thursday at 6:00 AM Pacific (9:00 AM Eastern)
  • Dungeon Points can be earned through the diary
  • 2 Points per quest (total 3 diary quests) + 2 (if extended)
  • 4 Points per competition(total 2 diary quests) + 1 (if extended)
  • 5 Points per Individual Dungeon (total 1 diary quest) + 1 (if extended)
  • Total Dungeon Points that can be earned without extension are 133
  • Total Dungeon Points that can be earned with extensions are 224
General
  • Experience acquired from fishing, hunting, and quests has been increased
  • Experience has been adjusted for the top 600 types of monsters
  • The normal attack range for Pirate, Harlequin and other dual sword characters has changed to a cross range, similar to the attack style of Atlantian Blade Masters
  • All Mercenary Character models have increased slightly in size
  • MyHome cost decreased from 500,000,000 gold to 100,000,000 gold
  • My Warehouse Page 1 is now permanently available to everyone
  • Jessica The Bounty Hunter now has scaling magic. Ex: Carnage will scale off Jessica's attack power
  • Vampire now has scaling magic. Ex: Dawn Harmony now heals for a % of the target's max health.
Bug Fixes
  • An issue with some mercenaries not being able to equip Lapis Weapons has been resolved
  • An issue with some Australia Quests not dropping quest items has been resolved
  • An issue where Transcendent Rings could be equipped by mercenaries has been resolved
  • An issue where Main Character Class Necklaces could be equipped on mercenaries has been resolved
FREE Lv. 130 Character!

The Mistress of the Blade has arrived, and with her she brings the powerful might of Atlantis! For a limited time, you will be able to create a FREE Lv. 130 main character to overpower all of your enemies. Find out how to claim your very own FREE Lv. 130 character below!

FREE Lv. 130 Character Event
Event Dates: Thursday, Sept. 17 - Thursday, Oct. 22

Create your Destiny
Anyone can create a FREE Lv. 130 Character. To Create your FREE Lv. 130 Character, follow the steps below:
  • Log into Atlantica
  • Navigate to the Character Creation Screen
  • Click on the red FREE Lv. 130 Character button
  • Choose you Race, Class, Gender, and Appearance

Done! It's that simple to become a powerful Atlantian!
Notice: Only 1 FREE Lv. 130 Character can be created per account

Getting Started

  • All newly created Lv. 130 Characters will begin with powerful Explorer Gear
  • Explorer Gear has stats comparable to Evil Equipment
  • As a new Lv. 130 Character your journey will begin in Australia. Speak with NPC Kris to get started
  • NPC Kris will introduce you to powerful Lv. 130 Guard Mercenaries:
  • Sheriff Christine
  • Bounty Hunter Jessica
  • Valkyrie Morrighan
  • Vampire Carmilla
  • Taoist Jeon Woo-Chi
  • As you complete various FREE Lv. 130 Character quests you will earn some awesome rewards including:
  • New Atlantian Outfit
  • Title: Explorer
  • 7 Day Blessing License
  • Explorer Kit I
  • So Much More!
The time is now to log-in and create your powerful FREE Lv. 130 Character! This special event will only last until Thursday, Oct. 22!
Vindictus - NXA-Orellien


The secret of Ben Chenner has been unveiled. The corrupted Elves still stand in your way, but if you're to learn more about what has sundered the memories of so many fallen heroes, there's only one place to go: Back to Ben Chenner. Chapter 2 of Season 3 has arrived with new items, new quests and a brand new Raid as you face down the massive creature, Braha. Both of him.

Chapter 2: A Mountain of Ash



The story of Season 3 continues on into Chapter 2, sending you back to Ben Chenner to find out more about the Corrupted Elves and the plague of lost memories. Have care as you enter deeper into the mountain-top forest, because the Corrupted Elves will fight for every scrap of ground, led by Akadus, a fallen hero with a pair of nasty, bayonetted hand-crossbows.



Characters that have completed Chapter 1 can start Chapter 2 with Brynn in Colhen. The Free Battle for the zone is also available, taking your party through the new areas in case you want to revisit the new fights, or want to pound on Akadus for some more loot.

New Raid: Braha



Chapter 2 will lead you to the newest Raid, Braha and Ancient Braha. While this massive bruiser is unable to climb out of his hole for the fight, you'll still have to contend with his massive reach as he swings, slams and grabs at any of those tiny creatures hitting him with their tiny weapons.



There are two Braha's that must be defeated, and you'll need to hit both of them to win. As you fight either one, you'll slowly become attuned to him in the form of a stacking buff. This will gradually reduce the damage that you deal to Braha, down to 50% at full power. But as the attuned Braha shrugs off your blows, the other Braha will find your attacks even more powerful, boosted up to +150% damage at its full effect. Of course, you'll have to find a way to get over to the other one...



Characters that manage to defeat Braha 10 times, each Braha counting as one, will earn the "Braha Exterminator" title, giving you +2 STR, +2 AGI, +3 INT and +2 WIL, as well as unlocking the most powerful part of Braha's rewards...

New Weapons and Armor



Players that defeat Braha have a chance to loot Braha's Essence, a Keystone item that can be taken to Dianann to be turned into new weapons and armor with a few Legendary Shards and a lot of gold. As with the Regina's Feather set before it, each individual component in the composite gear can be replaced, however Regina's Feather Keystones cannot replace a Braha's Essence Keystone, or vice versa.

Braha T-Shirt



With the release of Braha comes the final reward of the Season 3 Preparedness Package, the Braha T-Shirt! Players can redeem their "Season 3 Episode 2 Vouchers" in the Exchange Shop for this fashionable item, featuring the face of Braha on the front and the back. You have until November 16th to claim your shirt, so grab it while you can!

High Fashion Sales



There's more new outfits than just the Braha's Essence set. This month brings us a new pair of classy Outfitters, perfect for  a night on the town! We also have new Hairstyles and Inner Armors, an update to the Season 3 Battle Box and new item that will let you convert Healing Potions into AP!

Check out the High Fashion Sales post for more details.

Petals for the Lost Events



There is no more important time to honor the lost than now, when the very memory of the recently deceased has been sundered. But the heroes of Vindictus can do still their part to honor the fallen, and Ernmass needs your help on the anniversary of his wife's passing.

Find out the full details in the Petals for the Lost Events post.

Other Changes
  • Fixed a bug causing some players to crash after character selection
  • Previous "Season 3 Battle Box" has been renamed to "Regina Battle Box"
  • Direct Launch has been disabled. Vindictus can now only be launched through the Nexon Launcher and Steam. When downloaded, the Nexon Launcher should automatically transfer the installed version, allowing for easier updating and launching of the game.
Vindictus - ColonelPanic


The secret of Ben Chenner has been unveiled. The corrupted Elves still stand in your way, but if you're to learn more about what has sundered the memories of so many fallen heroes, there's only one place to go: Back to Ben Chenner. Chapter 2 of Season 3 has arrived with new items, new quests and a brand new Raid as you face down the massive creature, Braha. Both of him.

Chapter 2: A Mountain of Ash



The story of Season 3 continues on into Chapter 2, sending you back to Ben Chenner to find out more about the Corrupted Elves and the plague of lost memories. Have care as you enter deeper into the mountain-top forest, because the Corrupted Elves will fight for every scrap of ground, led by Akadus, a fallen hero with a pair of nasty, bayonetted hand-crossbows.



Characters that have completed Chapter 1 can start Chapter 2 with Brynn in Colhen. The Free Battle for the zone is also available, taking your party through the new areas in case you want to revisit the new fights, or want to pound on Akadus for some more loot.

New Raid: Braha



Chapter 2 will lead you to the newest Raid, Braha and Ancient Braha. While this massive bruiser is unable to climb out of his hole for the fight, you'll still have to contend with his massive reach as he swings, slams and grabs at any of those tiny creatures hitting him with their tiny weapons.



There are two Braha's that must be defeated, and you'll need to hit both of them to win. As you fight either one, you'll slowly become attuned to him in the form of a stacking buff. This will gradually reduce the damage that you deal to Braha, down to 50% at full power. But as the attuned Braha shrugs off your blows, the other Braha will find your attacks even more powerful, boosted up to +150% damage at its full effect. Of course, you'll have to find a way to get over to the other one...



Characters that manage to defeat Braha 10 times, each Braha counting as one, will earn the "Braha Exterminator" title, giving you +2 STR, +2 AGI, +3 INT and +2 WIL, as well as unlocking the most powerful part of Braha's rewards...

New Weapons and Armor



Players that defeat Braha have a chance to loot Braha's Essence, a Keystone item that can be taken to Dianann to be turned into new weapons and armor with a few Legendary Shards and a lot of gold. As with the Regina's Feather set before it, each individual component in the composite gear can be replaced, however Regina's Feather Keystones cannot replace a Braha's Essence Keystone, or vice versa.

Braha T-Shirt



With the release of Braha comes the final reward of the Season 3 Preparedness Package, the Braha T-Shirt! Players can redeem their "Season 3 Episode 2 Vouchers" in the Exchange Shop for this fashionable item, featuring the face of Braha on the front and the back. You have until November 16th to claim your shirt, so grab it while you can!

High Fashion Sales



There's more new outfits than just the Braha's Essence set. This month brings us a new pair of classy Outfitters, perfect for  a night on the town! We also have new Hairstyles and Inner Armors, an update to the Season 3 Battle Box and new item that will let you convert Healing Potions into AP!

Check out the High Fashion Sales post for more details.

Petals for the Lost Events



There is no more important time to honor the lost than now, when the very memory of the recently deceased has been sundered. But the heroes of Vindictus can do still their part to honor the fallen, and Ernmass needs your help on the anniversary of his wife's passing.

Find out the full details in the Petals for the Lost Events post.

Other Changes
  • Fixed a bug causing some players to crash after character selection
  • Previous "Season 3 Battle Box" has been renamed to "Regina Battle Box"
  • Direct Launch has been disabled. Vindictus can now only be launched through the Nexon Launcher and Steam. When downloaded, the Nexon Launcher should automatically transfer the installed version, allowing for easier updating and launching of the game.
Dragon Nest - NxA_OneLetter


Feel the fury of the Red Dragon with this new Lv. 80 dungeon! Pether, once thought to have lost the source of his power, has returned stronger than ever. By ripping a hole in the fabric of space-time, he has re-created the nest of Rajuul on the island of Ravea. You must venture to the far side of the continent, enter the nest, and destroy Pether once and for all!

In the first stage, you take on Flame Lord Barbatos – the King of Dragons. He delivers a Sky Drop attack that absorbs your energy! He also summons multiple dragons to his defense. Jump quickly to stay on your feet! At certain percentages, he sets the floor aflame, and you must be quick to escape the flames.



Then you must face down Monarch of Pain Crudelis, who attacks with a mix of fire and ice. Beware his Fire Tornadoes and deadly Flame Rush! Heat is not the only danger as he also possesses fearsome Ice Spikes and an Ice Field. At certain percentages, you must destroy his spawns to escape certain death!



In the second stage, you face Guardian of Flames Nouvelle. He has a deadly Rush Attack, and attacks with spears in addition to fire. He is also not alone, as he summons three flame statues to fight beside him!



In the third stage, you enter the Hyper Dynamo Core. Controlled by Jasmine, it can release a devastating Laser Attack, as well as fire missiles! At certain percentages, you must also prevent the core from exploding!



In the fourth stage, you encounter Immortal Knight Tacitus. He delivers powerful Flame Sword Attacks, and also has the ability to teleport in order to attack you quickly! At certain percentages, you must prevent him from absorbing lava into his blade. As he nears his demise, you will have to work hard to dodge his attacks.



In the final stage, you face the Black Dragon’s Phantom, who is armed with Fire Tornadoes and deadly Black Dragon Breaths. His Claw Stomps can take you down, and he also possesses the ability to confuse you.



Once you defeat the Black Dragon’s Phantom, you must face the Red Dragon himself, Red Dragon King Pether. The Red Dragon can curse one member of your party, while burning the other members with his fiery breath! He can also create deadly Fire Tornadoes, or cause damage with Claw Attacks. As the fight progresses, he gains additional skills and will also summon monsters to fight by his side!


  • Recommended Level: 80 and above
  • Party Size: 5 – 8 Players
  • Portal Location: North Portal-->Garden of Eternity
  • An entry pass is required. You can obtain the Red Crescent Gem from the Volcano Trial Nest.
  • You can enter twice per week.
Rewards:
  • Lv. 80 Weapons and Armor (unique-grade)
  • Lv. 80 Crafting Items (unique-grade)
  • Lv. 80 Accessories (unique-grade)
  • Cooking Recipes (unique-grade and legend-grade)



Review the full update patch notes HERE
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Feel the fury of the Red Dragon with this new Lv. 80 dungeon! Pether, once thought to have lost the source of his power, has returned stronger than ever. By ripping a hole in the fabric of space-time, he has re-created the nest of Rajuul on the island of Ravea. You must venture to the far side of the continent, enter the nest, and destroy Pether once and for all!

In the first stage, you take on Flame Lord Barbatos – the King of Dragons. He delivers a Sky Drop attack that absorbs your energy! He also summons multiple dragons to his defense. Jump quickly to stay on your feet! At certain percentages, he sets the floor aflame, and you must be quick to escape the flames.



Then you must face down Monarch of Pain Crudelis, who attacks with a mix of fire and ice. Beware his Fire Tornadoes and deadly Flame Rush! Heat is not the only danger as he also possesses fearsome Ice Spikes and an Ice Field. At certain percentages, you must destroy his spawns to escape certain death!



In the second stage, you face Guardian of Flames Nouvelle. He has a deadly Rush Attack, and attacks with spears in addition to fire. He is also not alone, as he summons three flame statues to fight beside him!



In the third stage, you enter the Hyper Dynamo Core. Controlled by Jasmine, it can release a devastating Laser Attack, as well as fire missiles! At certain percentages, you must also prevent the core from exploding!



In the fourth stage, you encounter Immortal Knight Tacitus. He delivers powerful Flame Sword Attacks, and also has the ability to teleport in order to attack you quickly! At certain percentages, you must prevent him from absorbing lava into his blade. As he nears his demise, you will have to work hard to dodge his attacks.



In the final stage, you face the Black Dragon’s Phantom, who is armed with Fire Tornadoes and deadly Black Dragon Breaths. His Claw Stomps can take you down, and he also possesses the ability to confuse you.



Once you defeat the Black Dragon’s Phantom, you must face the Red Dragon himself, Red Dragon King Pether. The Red Dragon can curse one member of your party, while burning the other members with his fiery breath! He can also create deadly Fire Tornadoes, or cause damage with Claw Attacks. As the fight progresses, he gains additional skills and will also summon monsters to fight by his side!


  • Recommended Level: 80 and above
  • Party Size: 5 – 8 Players
  • Portal Location: North Portal-->Garden of Eternity
  • An entry pass is required. You can obtain the Red Crescent Gem from the Volcano Trial Nest.
  • You can enter twice per week.
Rewards:
  • Lv. 80 Weapons and Armor (unique-grade)
  • Lv. 80 Crafting Items (unique-grade)
  • Lv. 80 Accessories (unique-grade)
  • Cooking Recipes (unique-grade and legend-grade)



Review the full update patch notes HERE
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