Heya adventurers! It's sort of relaxation week so you can finish and haul everything you have to before we introduce another jam-packed week! We'll keep mum about it for now because there's plenty of rewards to be had and you can look forward to! Don't forget to participate in the GM Hide and Seek Event that's currently happening because you'll have a chance to win K-Ching! And as always, remember to take a peek at the Item Mall for all the fun goodies we have in-store!

Summer Pre-Event

Are you working your way to getting all your Summer Pre-Event rewards? You only have a week left to completely get 'em all! And don't forget, this weekend, you'll receive 1 [Cobo] Soul Crystal (10) Cube when you login for 60 accumulative minutes!



Want a rockin' companion that will knock your socks off? Say no more, fam! RockStar KingDinosaur is the newest pet that will rock out with you whenever and wherever! Get ready for some ear busting riffs this week!

[/img] Sad that Spring is no more? Don't worry, you can feel the refreshing and gentle caress of Spring through the [b]Spring Minuet Costume Suit![/b] Get 'em soon! [img]https://i.imgur.com/agHB2n3.jpg[/img] Noah's ready to hang out with the coolest crowd with a casual but stylin' [b]Street Star Costume Set![/b] But wait, what if he wants a low-key and relaxing day out? Plop down either the [b]Bright [/b]or [b]Beautiful Memories of the Past[/b] anywhere you want and let the serenity of the moment take over! [img]https://i.imgur.com/QUPhwUn.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/fhSSeGA.jpg[/img] That's all for now, folks~ See y'all in-game

Sad that Spring is no more? Don't worry, you can feel the refreshing and gentle caress of Spring through the Spring Minuet Costume Suit! Get 'em soon!




Noah's ready to hang out with the coolest crowd with a casual but stylin' Street Star Costume Set! But wait, what if he wants a low-key and relaxing day out? Plop down either the Bright or Beautiful Memories of the Past anywhere you want and let the serenity of the moment take over!






That's all for now, folks~

See y'all in-game!

Each day we'll be choosing 5 winners for the North America server and 5 from the International Server who participate in this hide and seek event! Make sure to participate every day as it will increase your chances of winning!

Date: 7/20/2023 - 7/31/2023 [Except Saturday and Sunday]

Times
NA: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT
INT: 11:30 - 12:00 AM PT

Rules

1. You may submit an entry again the following day.
   
2. All screenshots submitted needs to have a clear view of GM Raiden’s character to qualify.
   
3. Players must be located next to GM Raiden when taking a screenshot.
   
4. Must have at least 1 character level 40 or above to qualify.
   
5. All screenshots should have the UI visible.
   
6. All entries must abide by the Elsword Terms of Use/Terms of Service.
   
7. Entering on multiple accounts is not permitted. If you are found doing so all of your entries will be disqualified.
   
8. Entries are open to NA (North American) and INT (International) Server Players only.
   
9. Image edits are not allowed.
   
10. Cropping the screenshots is not allowed.

Prize: 300 K-Ching Per player (5 winners per day for each server)


Full details in the link below!
https://elsword.koggames.com/summer-hide-and-seek/

Login once on the 7/22/2023 (00:00 - 23:59 PT) for 60 accumulative minutes to get this special reward!

Limitations: Level 10 & up; per account

*If left unclaimed or unused, mail rewards will be deleted on 08/01/2023 (23:59 PDT).
*The weapon cube will drop the weapon of the character opening the cube.

See the full Summer Pre-Events in the link below!
https://elsword.koggames.com/2023-summer-pre-event/

• 2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-07-19 2:30 AM PDT

• PvP League Reset
• Character Balance Update
• (Old) Receive Items Removal

• Pile Up Phoru Event
  (2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-08-01 23:59)
• Summer Pre-Event
  (2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-08-01 23:59)
• Class Change Chance Event
  (2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-07-25 23:59)

• Love vs Friendship, Select the Bond! Event
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)
• Hedgehog Draw Lots Event
  (2023-06-07 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)

• Sugar Rush Hair Color Palette
  (2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-09-12)
• Re-Order Shop
  
  • Core Black/Natural White Swimwear
  • Summer Getaway
  • ELS Beach Wear
  (2023-07-19 00:00 ~ 2023-08-01)

• Pet: Dolce
  (2023-06-21 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)

• Can select up to Max of 7 Favorite Characters from the Character Selection screen.
• Character Portrait right-click menu UI will change to match the design of the new UI.
• Character Portrait right-click, Add Party/Raid Party/Striker Party UI will change to match the design of the new UI.
• Party List right-click menu UI will change to match the design of the new UI.
• Game character right-click menu UI will change to match the design of the new UI.

With the 2022-07-20 Market Board Revamp, the items that were registered/sold on board before the update was available to receive through the (Old) Receive Items button. As introduced in a previous announcement, the (Old) Receive Items function and button will be removed as of 2023-07-19 00:00 Pacific Time.

All items and ED not claimed from the (Old) Receive Items by 2023-07-19 00:00 Pacific Time will be deleted, so please make sure to claim all items and ED by claiming them through clicking on the (Old) Receive Items button.


[Rena]
[Wind Sneaker]

• Fixed skill motion canceling when attacked while casting Sharp Fall skill.

[Ara]
[Little Hsien]

• Fixed stun duration not being mentioned in the Suppression skill tooltip.

[Little Devil]

• Fixed stun duration not being mentioned in the Suppression: Energy skill tooltip.

[Little Specter]

• Fixed stun duration not being mentioned in the Suppression: Specter skill tooltip.

[Little Helper]

• Fixed stun duration not being mentioned in the Suppression: Pummel skill tooltip.

[Elesis]
[Patrona]

• Fixed Rawr, Masquerade debuff not being applied to Subconscious stacks.

[Add]
[Dissembler]

• When casting Immunity Skill, fixed debuff Immunity effect not being applied when the character is already affected by an Action Speed Stat decreasing debuff.

• Fixed buff effect not applying when defeating the Wimp with Soul Harvest force skill in Heroic Dungeon.

• In Party Creation UI, fixed special input window being covered by Region (Select_ when the title length exceeds the input window 2. Fixed not being able to receive ‘sit together’ requests when registering 2 player sit custom motion for the first time.

Heya adventurers! Summer is here and to celebrate, we've got a jam-packed week! First of all, you've got another chance to choose a different path - try something new for a change! Then, you can pile up cute Phorus as high as you can to get awesome rewards! And lastly, to prep you for our amazing summer updates, we've got the exciting Summer Pre-Event for you! And as always, don't forget to check out the fun things we have at the Item Mall!


Play this fun mini game to get [Cobo] Special Gift Exchange Tickets! You can exchange it through Ariel for a plethora of rewards! Which includes potions, Shining Mystic Stones, Sage's Magic Stones, exclusive accessories, and so much more!



Can you feel it? The summer is heating up! Join the event to get event exclusive rewards!

Login once this weekend to get a [Cobo] +10 Flames of Judgement - Demonic Weapon Cube! The character you use to open this cube will get the weapon that's right for them!
That's not all, you can complete the daily quests to get your hands on [Cobo] Pre-Event Preparation Coins to exchange for more rewards through Ariel!
Get rewards like potions, tickets, consumables, and you can even get a NEW pet!


Wanting to try out a new class? Here's your chance! When you login for 30 minutes you'll get a [Cobo] Class Change Select Cube where you can choose which Class Change Ticket is most suitable for your needs! And if you login for a total of 60 minutes you'll also get a [Cobo] Physical/Magical Mystic Stone Change Ticket!


Get ready to sport sweet summer dos with the newest Hair Color Palette: Sugar Rush! Get it this week and level up your look for a steaming summer!




Cloudless Skies, the heat of the sun, and catching beautiful tans! Summer is here and it's time to suit up and make waves! the Summer Getaway, ELS Beach Wear, and Core Black/Natural White Swimwear Costumes are back! Get 'em in time for the hot season!






That's all for now, folks~

See y'all in-game!

• Love vs Friendship, Select the Bond! Event
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)
• Hedgehog Draw Lots Event
  (2023-06-07 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)

• Noah Retro Picnic Costume
  (2023-07-12 00:00 ~ 2023-09-05 23:59)
• Noah Small Corner in the Forest Custom Motion
  (2023-07-12 00:00 ~ 2023-09-05 23:59)

• Noah Sunshine Convertible Custom Motion
  (2023-05-17 00:00 ~ 2023-07-11 23:59)
• Noah Bluesky Convertible Custom Motion
  (2023-05-17 00:00 ~ 2023-07-11 23:59)
• Laby Beat Elrios Custom Motion
  (2023-05-17 00:00 ~ 2023-07-11 23:59)
• Noah Beat Elrios Custom Motion
  (2023-05-17 00:00 ~ 2023-07-11 23:59)

Heya adventurers! School's almost out and summer is almost here but before all that it's picture taking day! Yes, it's that time of year again where you can dress in your very best and flaunt your unique sense of style to the world! To learn more, you can stay tuned this week for more details about the 2023 Yearbook Event! And as always, don't forget to take a peek at the Item Mall for all the fun, new stuff we have for this week!




Noah looking dapper to have a nice day out! Don't miss his Retro Picnic Costume Set and you may have to hurt your enemies with flowers! But wait, don't forget his new Small Corner in the Forest Custom Motion for a whimsical moment whenever you want! Get all of these it this week!




That's all for now, folks~

See y'all in-game!

• 2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-07-05 3:30 AM PDT

• Partner and Soulmate System

• Love vs Friendship, Select the Bond! Event
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)

• Hedgehog Draw Lots Event
  (2023-06-07 00:00 ~ 2023-07-18 23:59)

• Mod Force Skill Update Celebrate Event (3rd)
  (2023-06-21 00:00 ~ 2023-07-04 23:59)

• Partner Necklace
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ Permanent)
• Soulmate Mark (Vow of El)
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ Permanent)
• Soulmate Mark (Remind)
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ Permanent)
• Parametric Ambiance Costume
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-08-01 23:59)
• Memory of the Youthful Days Custom Sit Motion
  (2023-07-05 00:00 ~ 2023-08-01 23:59)

• Elrios Pass Season 4 (Premium)
  (2023-04-12 00:00 ~ 2023-07-04 23:59)
• Pass 2000XP Ticket
  (2023-04-12 00:00 ~ 2023-07-04 23:59)
• New Costume: Bitter Sweet
  (2023-06-07 00:00 ~ 2023-07-04 23:59)

Varnimyr Raid Challenge Mode Improvement

• [Common]
  • The attack that gave Inferno Flame debuff will change to an attack that stacks Inferno Ember.
    • Movement/Action Speed decrease the more Inferno Ember is stacked. Once the stack reaches 15, the debuff will change to Inferno Flame debuff.
• [Remnant of Crimson Calamity]
  • Remnant of Crimson Calamity [Zone 1/ Zone 2] Boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
  • Large fragments will not fall during dragon pillar pattern.
  • Flameball pattern used when it turns around will no longer have debuff immunity/invincibility, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
• [Crimson Soul]
  • Scythe Slash (Instant Death), Summon Crimson Memory (Recovery), Summon Crimson Memory (Instant Death) patterns cooldown are increased.
  • Will not drop Crimson Flame Seed during Scythe Slash (Instant Death) pattern.
  • Consecutive Slash pattern will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
• [Crimson Calamity]
  • Crimson Calamity’s all attack cooldown is increased.
  • Crimson Storm pattern will no longer create new Crimson Flame Seed.
  • Characters being pushed by the storm will slow down during Crimson Storm pattern.
  • Crimson Memory summoned during Crimson Storm pattern will have decreased Movement Speed.
  • During Crimson Storm, Crimson Memory will not appear on all lines and will instead appear randomly depending on the number of platforms remaining.
  • During Crimson Storm, ceilings will be added in the 3rd and 4th Crimson Calamity area.
  • The jump platform between the 3rd Crimson Calamity and 4th Crimson Calamity will not be active in the beginning.
• [Silent Observer]
  • When looking for Dark Aura, new thorns will not be summoned, and the summoned thorns will be destroyed.
• [Dark Observer]
  • When looking for Dark Aura, new thorns will not be summoned, and the summoned thorns will be destroyed.
• [Crimson Eye]
  • During petrification laser attack pattern, new thorns will not be summoned, and the summoned thorns will be destroyed.
  • During cross thorn pattern, new thorns will not be summoned, and the summoned thorns will be destroyed.
  • Close Thorn pattern, Stare Laser Attack pattern, and Prison pattern cooldown are increased.
• [Recluse (Fire)]
  • During Fire Trap pattern, the duration it takes for the Fire Trap to disappear when stepping on Fire Trap will be decreased.
  • Recluse (Fire) boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
  • Fire Overload multi-pattern’s consecutive activation will decrease from 5 times to 2 times.
  • Crimson Flame Seed (Release) pattern will no longer have debuff immunity but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
• [Recluse (Demon)]
  • Recluse (Demon) boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
  • Observer attack cooldown is increased.
• [Dark Recluse]
  • Dark Recluse boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
  • Small Observer attack cooldown is increased.
  • During Black Thorn summon pattern, the Observer will stop momentarily.
  • During Black Thorn multiple summon pattern, the interval between the summons will be increased.
  • The HP requirement for Black Thorn multiple summon pattern will change.
  • Observer prison pattern will create max 6 times.
  • Ceiling will be added to Dark Recluse map.
  • Clone summon attack range is decreased.

Pruinaum Raid Challenge Mode Improvement

• [Hadron’s Copy (Warrior)]
  • When in groggy state after Charge pattern, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • Hadron’s Copy (Warrior) boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
• [Hadron’s Copy (Magician)]
  • Hadron’s Copy (Magician) boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
• [Hadron]
  • Will not use teleport attack where a character already died.
  • Wind Orb obtainable during drop pattern is increased.
  • Hadron boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
• [Haivan]
  • Can receive cannot move debuff when on standby after a pattern.
  • Carpet bombing, Bomb Implant explosion range is decreased.
  • When there’s a character with a Bomb Implant, will not use Carpet Bombing or Dron pattern.
  • Haivan boss monster’s all attack cooldown is increased.
• [Berserk Berthe]
  • The HP zone where the Berserk Berthe boss monster’s final howling pattern is maintained is decreased.
• [Annihilator]
  • When on standby, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • When releasing soul orbs in place, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • When summoning ice pillars, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • During Dark Soul, Purifying Soul pattern, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • Laser pattern will not happen immediately after Dark Soul, Purifying Soul pattern or Binding Soul pattern.
  • During Binding Soul pattern, will no longer have debuff immunity, but have immunity against cannot move debuffs.
  • Binding Soul debuff duration is decreased to 20 sec.
  • When Dark Soul and Purifying Soul barrier is created during ultimate pattern, close identifying duration is increased.
  • Can receive cannot move debuff in groggy state after ultimate pattern.

New bond content, Partner & Soulmate system is added.
[Partner]

• How to become partners
  • Use the [Partner Necklace] item to request partnership to your desired partner.
    • [Partner Necklace] item can be purchased from the Item Mall or EP shop.
• Partner Benefits
  • Can use partner only skill.
  • (Skill) Extreme Heavenly Bond – Recover 50% of Max HP 50%, Recover 50% of Max MP
  • Can use partner only chat.
  • Once per week, you can receive 1 Partner Anniversary Cube through the mailbox.
    • You will not receive the Partner Anniversary Cube on the day you become partners.
    • Vow of El Anniversary Cube mail will be auto deleted after 3 months.
  • You can check the information on your band through the Bond Community tab.

[Soulmate]

• How to become soulmates
  • Once you are 'partners', you can use the [Soulmate Mark] item to start the Vow of El.
    • [Soulmate Mark] item can be purchased only in the Item Mall.
  • Use the provided entry ticket to start the Vow Ceremony at the Eternal El Forest.
  • Soulmate Benefit
  • You can receive Vow of El Celebration Cube in the mailbox. (1 time on the day of the ceremony)
  • Can use soulmate only skill.
  • Can use soulmate only chat.
  • Once per week, you can receive 1 Vow of El Anniversary Cube in the mailbox on the day of the week you’ve become soulmates.
    • You will not receive the Vow of El Anniversary Cube on the day you become soulmates.
  • Can obtain soulmate only title.
    • (Title) Under the Elternal El Tree (30 Days) – EXP Gain + 20% (Dungeon), Item Droprate +10% (Dungeon)
    • If you remain soulmates for a set duration, you will receive additional title in the mailbox.
  • Soulmate only Weekly Quest can be accepted for 1 year from the day of the ceremony.
  • Can obtain soulmate only costume cube.

Community UI will change to match the new UI design upon 07/05 maintenance.

• Current Location Tab UI
  • The tab name will change to “Current Location”.
  • Can see the channel, village info of the channel that the character is in currently, and check the Character Inspect function.
  • User Information and Inspect menu are removed from Character list right-click menu.
  • Party Request function button is removed from the Current Location tab UI.
  • Move channel function button is removed from the Find Friend, Find Friend Result UI in the sparring room.
• Friend Tab UI
  • Show portrait icon, name and status of logged in characters.
    
    • You can input status message after clicking.
    • You can set Online/Not Present through the check box.
    • If no movement is sensed in the game for 5 minutes in the village, will automatically change to Not Present state.
  • Use block/unblock menu to check the list of blocked friends and can check character icon (portrait, level), nickname, and offline information (profile message will not be shown)
  • User Information menu shown when right-clicking on Friend List player is removed.
  • ‘Chat’ message UI transparency can be adjusted.
  • Number of chat message icon is added to the community icon at the bottom when a new message was sent from another player. The number changes depending on the number of new chat windows and the icon disappears once all new chat windows are checked.
  • When a new message is sent from another player while in the village, a new effect sound will play along with an alert pop-up.
• Bond Tab UI
  • Partner/Soulmate page is added.
  • Remaining duration of Marriage/Soulmate only buff can be checked.
  • Light ON/OFF function is added to show character.
• Mentor-Pupil
  • Mentor character info and Pupil character info will both be shown from the Mentor-Pupil tab.
    • Before: Only showed information of the other character.
    • After: Show information of both the mentor and the pupil.
  • Mentor-Pupil contents guide menu is newly added.
    • Check out any details on the changing Community UI in-game after the 07/05 maintenance.

• (Old) Receive Item function and item will be removed from the board at 2023- 07- 19 maintenance. Any items or ED not collected from (Old) Receive Item will all be deleted upon 2023- 07- 19 maintenance so please receive all your items and ED by clicking on the (Old) Receive Item button.

Heya adventurers! We've got a big fun update for Elsword's bond system! With the Partner & Soulmate System, you can either choose to be in a partnership with someone or become each other's soulmate! Each will have their own benefits so better prep yourself to ask that special someone and get all fun benefits and rewards! And don't forget to check out the fun new things we have at the Item Mall!

Love Vs Friendship Select Event

It's time to build that relationship with the other El Gang member! For this event, you can choose to build your relationship with one character, but building relationships with more characters will reap more rewards!

• Increase your Affinity Stage with your selected character by 1 when you Login for 5 accumulative minutes AND clear dungeons within your level range twice!
  
• You can get another increase in Affinity Stage by 1 when you use your selected character to clear dungeons within your level range twice!
  
• Keep increasing character Affinity Stage and you'll get enough [Cobo] Mark of Love or [Cobo] Mark of Friendship which you can exchange to Ariel for consumables, costumes, custom motions, and more!

Item Mall Goodies

Present yourself in a stunning, head-turning manner! Mesmerize your enemies and dazzle them not only with skills but with your looks! Get your hands on Ambience Paramatric this week!




Spend time alone or with your soulmate in this relaxing Memory of a Soulmate Custom Motion! You'll definitely be making wonderful memories here!




That's all for now folks~

See y'all in-game!

Heya adventurers! It's going to be super chill this week so you could have the time to finish any on-going events like the Mod Force Skills Celebration Update Event 3! For you INT server players, if you haven't yet, you may want to register for the Summer 2v2 PVP Tournament with a friend! Who knows, this may be your chance to become champions! And as always, don't forget to check out the fun, new things at the Item Mall this week!


There's a reason you're starting to feel the warmth in the air! Summer is almost here! And one of the best ways to greet a new season is to accessorize with the Wind of Early Summer!




That's all for now, folks~

See y'all in-game!