The Vindictus Team has received extensive feedback from our users regarding the Max Level Expansion and Expertise Update.

Thoroughly reviewing the feedback provided an opportunity to assess whether the planned update is on the right track.

Before delving into the details, it's necessary to explain the intention behind the Expertise update.

Additionally, I would like to address the changes we’ve made based on the feedback from our users.



The intention for the expertise update can be elaborated in three main aspects:

1. We aim to make the circulation of materials more fluent by expanding the usage of expertise and farming processes.

As valuable materials are concentrated in top-tier battles, we intend to adjust the value of lower-tier battles through the update.

We expect to create a more enriching gaming environment by providing motivation to users enjoying top-tier battles and inducing play patterns such as targeting specific battles for needed items.

We're also considering developing a feature that allows players to selectively remove the crafter's name, as previously discussed.


2. We are planning to gradually change the gameplay pattern to reduce play fatigue and require less playtime.
In line with recent gaming trends, we want our users to enjoy Vindictus with a lighter heart than before.

To achieve this, we plan to change and adjust the playtime structure more efficiently, resulting in better outcomes.

We anticipate that the ‘Core Boost System’ will lead the intended changes, with increased synergy expected from this system in line with the first intention mentioned.

Additionally, for players who prefer longer playtimes, we felt it necessary to adjust the advantages of playing sub-characters.


3. With the diminishing importance of communication, we intend to activate more interaction between users through Expertise.

As an online game, playing with others is unavoidable.

However, due to recent declines in competition and cooperation, there is a concern that interacting with one another may seem awkward in Vindictus.

While the expertise update may not be the perfect solution, we hope it will serve as a stepping stone for positive change.


[MODIFICATION FOR PLANNED EXPERTISE UPDATE]

Firstly, top-tier expertise will remain shareable across accounts.

Crafting will also be possible with shared top-tier expertise.

This means a single character will be able to use all top-tier expertise and engrave the same crafter's name on items.

Also we are planning to develop an function to delete the crafter name as well.

Secondly, material refinement needed for crafting will be possible through both expertise crafting and NPC crafting.


Thirdly, we plan to introduce an expertise transfer system for players currently investing time and effort into upgrading expertise proficiency.

Transfer between characters meeting certain requirements such as level will be possible.

During the transfer, the title related to the expertise will also be transferred.

However, top-tier expertise will not be transferable, and only expertise proficiency up to 399 will be eligible for transfer.


In summary, regarding the update to top-tier expertise following the max level expansion, a single character will not be allowed to learn all top-tier expertise, but sharing will be permitted between characters within the same account.

However, shared expertise will only be allowed to craft equipment for its own use, and crafting for other characters will be precluded.


We understand that the change itself may not be discomforting for our Mercenaries.

However, we recognize the need for corrections if the change results in significant profit or loss depending on the situation.

We are sincerely grateful for the feedback provided by the Mercenaries.

Some Mercenaries may agree with the above intentions, while others may not.

We understand that these concerns stem from a love for the game Vindictus.

Therefore, both myself and all members of the Vindictus team will do our best to proceed with the update with great care.


Thank you.

Hello. This is DEV Allanon, the Director of Vindictus. 

First, I'd like to apologize for the late Dev Talk. 
I've promised earlier that it'll be revealed by the end of the month.  

In fact, it was originally planned to be disclosed on the 23rd.

But due to unexpected internal reasons, we had to delay the release by a week. 
If further explanation is needed like this time, I will endeavor to expand our communication channels as much as possible. 
 
In response to feedback from many of our players who felt burdened by the Expertise Proficiency, I've decided to double the Proficiency and Crafting Speed until the Max Level Update. 
 
Additionally, to build anticipation for the new female character, I dropped a hint during the Dev Talk. 
Another clue: she is related to a specific character. 
 
Although it was unintentional, I inadvertently spoiled a recently updated storyline.
I will take greater care to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. 

Here are some of the inquiries we've received in a Q&A format. 

Q: Would LV.120 equipment only be craftable through Expertise? 

A: Yes, LV.120 equipment is planned to be exclusively crafted through Expertise.  
This includes weapons, armor, totems, and accessories.  
To avoid any confusion, there will be no changes in the equipment available for crafting through each Expertise. 

Q: Is maximizing Expertise Proficiency mandatory? 

A: No, it is not mandatory to have maximum Expertise Proficiency to obtain LV.120 equipment.  
Alternatively, you can request assistance from other players with the required Expertise level to craft the equipment for you.  

You may also use binded materials and items when requesting the craft from others. 

Q: When crafting LV.120 equipment, will Power Infusion and Quality be transferred? 

A: We do not plan to transfer Power Infusion and Quality when crafting LV.120 equipment.  
However, enchants will be transferred when using the Extraction Rune during the crafting process. 

Q: Will LV.120 Armor be updated in the order of [Head – Chest – Leg – Hand – Foot]? 

A: The plan for updating LV120 equipment is as follows: 

Weapon (Beginner) 

Head (Beginner~Legend) 

Totem 

Weapon (Fine) 

Leg (Beginner~Legend) 

Earring 

Weapon (Superior) 

Chest (Beginner~Legend) 

Belt 

Weapon (Rare) 

Hand (Beginner~Legend) 

Ring1 

Weapon (Legend) 

Foot (Beginner~Legend) 

Ring2 

Q: Will LV.120 equipment require no enhancement? Does this mean Superior Enhancement Elixir, Enhancement Rune, and Premium Enhancement Rune will no longer be needed? 

A: Even after reaching LV120, our plan is to retain the necessity of these items when upgrading the item tier. 

Q: Will there be a success rate for the LV.120 equipment upgrade? 

A: We intend to remove any possibility aspects from the upgrade process.  
Players will only need the required materials for the upgrade.We'll monitor closely to determine if further explanation is necessary. 

 
The next Dev Talk is scheduled for April.  
Until then, take care. 

Thank you. 

Dear Mercenaries,

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Hello. This is DEV Allanon, the Director of Vindictus.

I would like to deliver the official statement from the dev team to our players following the announcement that Nexon's newly developed game using the Vindictus IP, "Vindictus: Defying Fate," will be entering a pre-alpha test on Steam.

"Vindictus: Defying Fate" is a brand-new game that is being developed.

Due to its use of the Vindictus IP, the game will contain familiar characters, NPCs, region names, monsters, and certain outfits.

However, "Vindictus: Defying Fate" is being developed as a single-player focused game, aiming to be released on console and PC platforms, which moves it in a very different direction from the original Vindictus.

Since their gameplay differs this will have no impact on the service of Vindictus during the development of "Vindictus: Defying Fate," both now and in the future when it is released.

Vindictus is still planning to provide content for both short and long-term play, starting with our upcoming progression structure improvements in April and soon followed by our max level expansion this May.

We will continue to actively deliver our updates and our talks with you, like we have been doing, and as ever we'll do our best to include what you players want to see.

We anticipate that "Vindictus: Defying Fate" will be an opportunity to spread the IP even further out while we continue to maintain Vindictus as the original, and we will work hard to maintain the charm of the original Vindictus that we have built alongside our players.

We hope to get your continued support for our franchise.

I would like to thank all of our Vindictus players, and I wish nothing but happiness and health for you all.

Thank you!

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Hello! This is the Vindictus team. 

Today we would like to introduce our new raid, "Sidhe Palace." 
You can depart for Sidhe Palace in Toward Taratha, through the Sen Mag Forest region. 

The hero's party explores deeper into those woods following Seanna, who experienced a prophetic vision. 
As they emerge the party discovers Sidhe Palace, the resting place of an incarcerated king who spent the final years of his life alone. 
Entering a garden full of red roses, the hero encounters the new master of this previously abandoned palace. 
Bres is the commander of a vampire army... and revels in sadistic slaughter. 
With powerful attacks harnessing blood, Bres intends to force the party into a desperate situation. 


<Bres encounters the heroes in the garden.>

Bres brandishes a long, thin sword and threatens the hero with beautiful, elegant movements. 

After underestimating the strength of these interlopers, Bres conducts a symphony of bloodshed. She shows her true colors as the battle grows fiercer. 


<Bres attacks elegantly, while hiding her brutal nature.>

At the midway point of the battle, Bres uses her own blood to make even more powerful attacks. 
If hit by these and "Excessive Bleeding" is triggered, you take damage over time for a set duration, and enter into exhaustion more rapidly. 
However, if Bres fails to connect with multiple blood attacks, her stance will temporarily falter due to shedding too much of her own blood. 


<Bres makes a powerful attack using her own blood.> 

Bres is also capable of absorbing blood from the roses blooming in her garden, and when she absorbs enough, she makes a very powerful attack that covers the entire area. 


<Bres attempts to make a powerful attack by summoning roses.>

Be careful when her eyes start glowing in the middle of the battle. 
When hit by Bres's red orbs, all of your HP will be absorbed, and you will be incapacitated. These must be dodged or blocked.  


<Bres absorbing HP.>

The Season 4 Episode 8 raid, Sidhe Palace, will be live soon. 
As always, we will do our best to provide you with a great gaming experience. 
Thank you for your support of Vindictus! 

1. Vindictus: Season 4 Episode 8, "Sidhe Palace"
   
2. Character
   
3. Battle
   
4. Item
   
5. Misc.

Battle

• Added a new raid battle, "Sidhe Palace."
  
• Up to 4 players of Lv. 115+ can participate. The battle is found in the Sen Mag Forest region, under "Toward Taratha."
  
• ATT and M. ATT are applied up to a maximum of 53,860.
  
• This battle does not have an ATT Surplus cap applied.
  
• This battle does not have an additional damage cap applied.
  
• This battle includes a new boss, Bres.

• Minimum entry stats for Quick Battle are as follows.

• This battle can be successfully completed once per day. 
  
• You will consume 16% Fatigue Points when you depart. 
  
  
• The following items are now included among the possible drops. Probability rates differ with each item. 
  - Bres's Moonlight Essence 
  - Bres's Shadow Essence 
  - Stylish Enchant Scroll 
  - Orna's Essence 
  - Orna's Essence: Weapon 
  - Orna's Essence: Head Armor 
  - Orna's Essence: Chest Armor 
  - Orna's Essence: Leg Armor 
  - Orna's Essence: Hand Armor 
  - Orna's Essence: Feet Armor 
  - Keen, Stable, Lightweight, and Perfect Succession Ore 
  - Solid and Smooth Succession Ore 
  - Superior Enhancement Elixir 

• Can obtain new titles - 'Bres Conqueror', 'Bres Beater', 'Need More Blood', and 'Take a Deep Bres'. 
  
• Can obtain the new title, 'Watch Your Step', in Hero+ mode. 
  
  
• Can obtain materials needed to craft the new rings "Shrouded Moonlight" and "Shrouded Shadow."
  - CRIT RTE +6, BAL +5, STR +140, AGI +70, INT +180, WIL +80, HP +125 (The two rings have identical stats.)
  - Shrouded Ring Set effect applies CRIT RTE +2 
  
• Can obtain materials needed to craft the new rings "Shrouded Moonlight" and "Shrouded Shadow."
  - CRIT RTE +6, BAL +5, STR +140, AGI +70, INT +180, WIL +80, HP +125 (The two rings have identical stats.)
  - Shrouded Ring Set effect applies CRIT RTE +2 
  
• The following materials are required to craft "Shrouded Moonlight." 

Item

• 2 new [Prefix Rank 4] Enchant Scrolls have been added.
  
• Defeat each raid battle's boss monster to obtain items. Probability rates differ for each.

Misc. 

• Added a new raid battle, "Sidhe Palace," to the Battle Circuit list. 

• Must be Lv. 115 to depart for Sidhe Palace. Characters below Lv. 115 cannot use the Battle Circuit list above.

• Increased the usable range of Sou's "Shattered Sky: Sundered Heaven" by 40%.

• "Fire Spirit Remnant" has been added to Red Moon's Energy Battles, and it can be obtained with varying probabilities by destroying the Erg Pot.
  
• "Hero" button will no longer display on Abyssal Arena 1 and 2's difficulty settings when creating a party in Quick Departure.
  
• Fixed the issue where "Abyssal Arena 2" Battle Info would occasionally not display after completing the "Abyssal Arena?" story.
  
• "Full Force" can now only be activated and used against boss monsters.
  - "Full Force" will no longer activate against the mini-boss in Red Moon's Energy Battles.
  
• Fixed errors with stats displayed on the Battle Circuit > Create Circuit setting screen. 
  
  
• Boss monster HP of the following battles have been decreased by 10%
  - Battle of Rocheste, Clan of Darkness, Spearhead of Paradise Lost, Under the Pale Moon, Ladaton Bridge, and Royal Castle Dungeon 
  
• Maximum applicable value of the DEF from Goddess's Guidance is increased from 23,000 to 26,000. 

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Developer's Notes:
We've nerfed the health of the boss monsters in the above battles (which are the first party-recommended raids you'll experience as you level up) because we feel they're a bit too difficult.

We considered reducing boss damage directly or adjusting some of the more difficult patterns, such as instant kills, but we were concerned that these battles would lose their risk and thrill, when they are still being enjoyed by players who are already familiar with the combat. 

So, we've adjusted the DEF effect of Goddess's Guidance for players who are not yet familiar with each encounter, to make it a little easier for them to adjust to the party recommended raids. We'll continue to monitor the difficulty of these battles for new players to ensure that they're at an appropriate level. 

• Using the Skill Reset/Reset Capsule will now change the target skill to the state it was in before training.
  > Gold spent on skill training will not be refunded.
  > Skills provided upon character creation cannot be converted back to the previous state before training.
  > The following are the skill types that cannot be converted back to the previous state before training.
  - (All Characters - Common) Mastery skills, Meditation, Fishing
  - (Lann) Fanning Slash, Fury Infusion
  - (Fiona): Smash: Ivy Sweep
  - (Evie) Alchemy: Mercury Trap
  - (Karok) Boss Bash 
  * Eligible Items: Pure Skill Reset Capsule, Skill Reset Capsule, High-Capacity Skill Reset Capsule 

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Developer's Notes:
We've reviewed comments of those who want to revert some skills to the state before training it, so we are expanding the Skill Reset/Reset Capsule functions.

• Attempting to Depart (Solo) with a character below max level, to a party recommended battle, will now display the guide message that recommends party play.

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Developer's Notes:
We've added a reminder message to prevent players who are new to the game from accidentally starting a solo run on Normal difficulty when they first see a party-recommended encounter.

This notification will only appear for characters who are not at max level, and it will not appear if you select Solo Mode. 

• Fixed the issue where ending the battle, returning to Colhen, then entering a building would play the background music. 
  
• Modified the internal operation of the channel server.

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