We will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Thursday, August 11, 2016. We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 5 hours. Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

Thanks for your patience!

Time: August 11, 2016

- Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM [August 12]

What will be unavailable:
- All Riders of Icarus game servers.

- Website login and the billing system will be unavailable during the following times. During these time you will not be able to purchase NX or view previous purchases:

- Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Central European Summer Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM [August 12]

Changes and Updates:
- Apply Windows updates to the game servers.
- Ellora’s Shop will be updated with new items.
- New achievements will be added:
- 4 Daily Achievements
- 21 General Achievements
- Six new types of Special Familiar Collections will be added.
- New recipes will be added from crafting NPCs, including Level 3 recipes.

We will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Thursday, August 11, 2016. We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 5 hours. Please note that the estimated length of time for each maintenance is subject to change without notification.

Thanks for your patience!

Time: August 11, 2016

- Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM [August 12]

What will be unavailable:
- All Riders of Icarus game servers.

- Website login and the billing system will be unavailable during the following times. During these time you will not be able to purchase NX or view previous purchases:

- Pacific Daylight Time: 5:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Central European Summer Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM [August 12]

Changes and Updates:
- Apply Windows updates to the game servers.
- Ellora’s Shop will be updated with new items.
- New achievements will be added:
- 4 Daily Achievements
- 21 General Achievements
- Six new types of Special Familiar Collections will be added.
- New recipes will be added from crafting NPCs, including Level 3 recipes.

See what’s coming in next week’s update!

Prepare to enter the Exarahn Badlands! With the new update, you and your fellow Riders will now be able to battle in PvP combat and dominate for glory and treasures! With multiple modes of play, every Rider can find a way to compete and earn amazing rewards!

A rift has torn open in the world, allowing those brave enough to travel back in time 1,000 years to a dark world of chaos where all must fight for survival. Riders (level 28 and above) may enter the Exarahn Badlands and battle against your fellow players in open world PvP combat. You and your steadfast friends are all that can be counted upon on in the Exarahn Badlands as everything else in this place is out for your blood. With powerful weapons, armor, and familiars drawing the most ambitious Riders in the realm through the rift, there is danger lurking around every corner. Party up with your guildmates and hunt the enemy, or solo players can join the mass Militia and receive special buffs to help them stay alive in such an unforgiving place. Stain your weapons red as you earn Coins to buy special armor and more to enhance your PvP capabilities.





The Guild Alliances you’ve forged shall be put to the test, as you wage war against your rivals for server supremacy! Experienced Guilds (level 3 or higher) can form Alliances with up to two other Guilds, then declare war against any other Alliance. Once war is declared, you can then target and battle against opposing Alliance members. Mount up and battle across Parna’s Coast and Exarahn Badlands in a race to dispatch 200 enemies first. Take down enough opponents and earn enough points to raise your status to be recognized as an Elite Alliance and bask in the rewards that come with this glory.





Twice a week, unbelievably potent Manastones manifest in the Exarahn Badlands and you must capture one for your Alliance! Just holding a single piece of the Manastone will give your character unfathomable might, but beware—you’ll become the target of all other players who seek that power! Use strategy and teamwork to successfully deliver the stone to the Manastone Oracle and your Alliance will be declared the winner. Guild-exclusive familiars—including one that can carry multiple Riders at once— and more shall be rewarded to the victors.





Tame these dark and formidable familiars that have been extinct for 1,000 years! Nightmare, Sonos, Apocalypse, and more!

See what’s coming in next week’s update!

Prepare to enter the Exarahn Badlands! With the new update, you and your fellow Riders will now be able to battle in PvP combat and dominate for glory and treasures! With multiple modes of play, every Rider can find a way to compete and earn amazing rewards!

A rift has torn open in the world, allowing those brave enough to travel back in time 1,000 years to a dark world of chaos where all must fight for survival. Riders (level 28 and above) may enter the Exarahn Badlands and battle against your fellow players in open world PvP combat. You and your steadfast friends are all that can be counted upon on in the Exarahn Badlands as everything else in this place is out for your blood. With powerful weapons, armor, and familiars drawing the most ambitious Riders in the realm through the rift, there is danger lurking around every corner. Party up with your guildmates and hunt the enemy, or solo players can join the mass Militia and receive special buffs to help them stay alive in such an unforgiving place. Stain your weapons red as you earn Coins to buy special armor and more to enhance your PvP capabilities.





The Guild Alliances you’ve forged shall be put to the test, as you wage war against your rivals for server supremacy! Experienced Guilds (level 3 or higher) can form Alliances with up to two other Guilds, then declare war against any other Alliance. Once war is declared, you can then target and battle against opposing Alliance members. Mount up and battle across Parna’s Coast and Exarahn Badlands in a race to dispatch 200 enemies first. Take down enough opponents and earn enough points to raise your status to be recognized as an Elite Alliance and bask in the rewards that come with this glory.





Twice a week, unbelievably potent Manastones manifest in the Exarahn Badlands and you must capture one for your Alliance! Just holding a single piece of the Manastone will give your character unfathomable might, but beware—you’ll become the target of all other players who seek that power! Use strategy and teamwork to successfully deliver the stone to the Manastone Oracle and your Alliance will be declared the winner. Guild-exclusive familiars—including one that can carry multiple Riders at once— and more shall be rewarded to the victors.





Tame these dark and formidable familiars that have been extinct for 1,000 years! Nightmare, Sonos, Apocalypse, and more!

In Riders of Icarus, players can always pick a PvP fight in the Exarahn Badlands. With numerous roaming groups of battle-ready Riders, it’s a land of darkness where only the strong survive. Twice a week, players can compete in Manastone Battles, the ultimate test of individual strength and group cohesion, where players will have the chance to prove themselves and compete to bring their groups fame and fortune.

Manastone Battles occur twice per week on a set schedule, and are announced to the entire server. After a countdown, the Manastone will appear in a random location within Exarahn Badlands. When the Manastone spawns, it’s a free-for-all. Various Guild Alliances and the Militia will fight to see who can loot the Manastone and return it the Vantara Manastone Oracle. Much like “capture-the-flag”, success will depend on Alliance or Militia members working together as a team to secure the ultimate victory.



Once a player loots the Manastone, they receive a huge defensive buff. But with that incredible power comes some limitations—players carrying the Manastone can’t mount up, use items or attack. The Carrier is defenseless! The Carrier will be dependent upon their Alliance (or Militia) teammates to keep them alive until the stone can be delivered and victory is achieved.

If the Carrier dies, the Manastone is dropped and can be looted again by another player. If the Rider is intercepted and taken down too close to town, the Manastone will spawn at a random location instead.

Once a player manages to return the Manastone to the Oracle, that player’s Alliance or Militia wins! Winning teams have access to a variety of rewards, including a Guild-exclusive mount that can carry multiple Riders!



To participate in Manastone Battles, you will either need to be in a Guild Alliance (requires rank 3 guild) or join the Militia. PvP is for experienced Riders, so your character will need to be level 28 or higher to enter the Exarahn Badlands. So level up, forge an Alliance and get ready for Manastone Battles; coming soon to Riders of Icarus!

In Riders of Icarus, players can always pick a PvP fight in the Exarahn Badlands. With numerous roaming groups of battle-ready Riders, it’s a land of darkness where only the strong survive. Twice a week, players can compete in Manastone Battles, the ultimate test of individual strength and group cohesion, where players will have the chance to prove themselves and compete to bring their groups fame and fortune.

Manastone Battles occur twice per week on a set schedule, and are announced to the entire server. After a countdown, the Manastone will appear in a random location within Exarahn Badlands. When the Manastone spawns, it’s a free-for-all. Various Guild Alliances and the Militia will fight to see who can loot the Manastone and return it the Vantara Manastone Oracle. Much like “capture-the-flag”, success will depend on Alliance or Militia members working together as a team to secure the ultimate victory.



Once a player loots the Manastone, they receive a huge defensive buff. But with that incredible power comes some limitations—players carrying the Manastone can’t mount up, use items or attack. The Carrier is defenseless! The Carrier will be dependent upon their Alliance (or Militia) teammates to keep them alive until the stone can be delivered and victory is achieved.

If the Carrier dies, the Manastone is dropped and can be looted again by another player. If the Rider is intercepted and taken down too close to town, the Manastone will spawn at a random location instead.

Once a player manages to return the Manastone to the Oracle, that player’s Alliance or Militia wins! Winning teams have access to a variety of rewards, including a Guild-exclusive mount that can carry multiple Riders!



To participate in Manastone Battles, you will either need to be in a Guild Alliance (requires rank 3 guild) or join the Militia. PvP is for experienced Riders, so your character will need to be level 28 or higher to enter the Exarahn Badlands. So level up, forge an Alliance and get ready for Manastone Battles; coming soon to Riders of Icarus!

[Update 8/8] The sale dates for the discounted Ellun Boxes has been extended until start of maintenance on August 11, 2016.

Are you in need of Elluns? This weekend is your chance to stock up, as Ellun Boxes are on sale for up to 20% off the original price!

Ellun Box Sale

August 5, 2016 – August 8, 2016 in the Ellun tab

Pacific Daylight Time:
12:00 PM [August 5 - 12:00 PM [August 8]

Eastern Daylight Time:
3:00 PM [August 5 - 3:00 PM [August 8]

Central European Summer Time:
9:00 PM [August 5] - 9:00 PM [August 8]

Australian Eastern Standard Time:
5:00 AM [August 6] - 5:00 AM [August 9]

Pick up an Ellun Box (462) available for 20% off! Or pick up an Ellun Box (266) available for 15% off! Each of these items can be purchased once per Nexon account.

Ellun Box (462) - 39,900 NX (20% off)
Ellun Box (266) - 25,500 NX (15% off)

Visit Ellora’s Shop by clicking the Ellora’s Shop icon from the game menu UI at the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can purchase items with NX or with Elluns. You can add NX on your Nexon account here>>
https://billing.nexon.net/PurchaseNX

Elluns are the in-game currency that can sometimes be used in place of NX. Click here to learn more about Elluns>>
http://forums.icarus.nexon.net/discussion/5017/guide-acquiring-elluns

[Update 8/8] The sale dates for the discounted Ellun Boxes has been extended until start of maintenance on August 11, 2016.

Are you in need of Elluns? This weekend is your chance to stock up, as Ellun Boxes are on sale for up to 20% off the original price!

Ellun Box Sale

August 5, 2016 – August 8, 2016 in the Ellun tab

Pacific Daylight Time:
12:00 PM [August 5 - 12:00 PM [August 8]

Eastern Daylight Time:
3:00 PM [August 5 - 3:00 PM [August 8]

Central European Summer Time:
9:00 PM [August 5] - 9:00 PM [August 8]

Australian Eastern Standard Time:
5:00 AM [August 6] - 5:00 AM [August 9]

Pick up an Ellun Box (462) available for 20% off! Or pick up an Ellun Box (266) available for 15% off! Each of these items can be purchased once per Nexon account.

Ellun Box (462) - 39,900 NX (20% off)
Ellun Box (266) - 25,500 NX (15% off)

Visit Ellora’s Shop by clicking the Ellora’s Shop icon from the game menu UI at the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can purchase items with NX or with Elluns. You can add NX on your Nexon account here>>
https://billing.nexon.net/PurchaseNX

Elluns are the in-game currency that can sometimes be used in place of NX. Click here to learn more about Elluns>>
http://forums.icarus.nexon.net/discussion/5017/guide-acquiring-elluns

Greetings, Riders! My name is BK, and I manage overseas development for Riders of Icarus at WeMade. We are excited to announce that expanded PvP content for Riders of Icarus will be added to the game later this month! You will now be able to enjoy and compete in large-scale combat activities against your fellow Riders. We hope that guild members will forge bonds in battle and develop rivalries with other guilds through the Exarahn Badlands and Guild Alliance War.




Riders enter this PvP area through a dimensional rift, which sends them 1,000 years back in time. The Exarahn Badlands is a region that has been left chaotic and lawless after the fall of the ancient Exarahn Kingdom and before the establishment of the Hakanas Empire.



The Exarahn Badlands has a similar topography to the Hakanas Highlands. However, it is a world of eternal nightfall with a looming crimson moon, which starkly contrasts the blue skies and vibrant foliage of the Hakanas Highlands.



This area is restricted to Riders level 28 or higher to ensure that only those that have had sufficient experience in battle may enter. Upon entering the rift and arriving in the Exarahn Badlands, all Riders other than those in your guild, alliance or party will become targetable enemies! So, you will have to be aware of your surroundings at all times when questing or hunting wild beasts. Yes, the risks in this region are great, but so are the rewards.



Because there is no penalty for dying in PvP, Riders who don't usually enjoy PvP should still try out the Exarahn Badlands content at least once. There are quests to be completed and new areas to explore, as well as new mounts to tame for Riders ready to brave the dangers of the Exarahn Badlands.


Nightmare
The most powerful flying mount in the Exarahn Badlands is Nightmare, who you may recall as the black Pegasus Crow was riding when leading the escape from the Prison of Salant. This mount boasts high speeds both on land and in the air. It is also a very powerful seal option for PvP equipment.



Profane Apocalypse
The most powerful ground mount in the Exarahn Badlands is Profane Apocalypse - the twin of Ashuram's war horse, Apocalypse! Apocalypse was tamed by Ashuram, but Profane Apocalypse has never yet been tamed. Like Nightmare, Profane Apocalypse also spawns at a random location within the Exarahn Badlands. Profane Apocalypse is one of the stronger mounts, and may be difficult to tame alone, so get your Alliance and guildmates to help you!





Guild Alliances can be formed when guild masters from guilds of rank 3 or higher come together. Up to three guilds can be in a single Alliance. Once an Alliance is formed, guild members in the Alliance can share information through the alliance chat. Furthermore, they cannot attack each other even in the Badlands, as they will be perceived as allies.

The founding leader that establishes the Alliance can declare war on other Alliances. We call this an "Alliance War." Alliances that are engaged in battle can attack one another in the Exarahn Badlands and Parna's Coast. Players outside of an Alliance War cannot be attacked or attack others in Parna’s Coast. The ability to PvP in Parna’s Coast is strictly limited to players in an Alliance which is currently engaged in an Alliance war. To protect new low-level Riders, regions that came before Parna's Coast, such as the Hakana’s Highlands and Sea of Hakanas, do not allow PvP even during an Alliance War.

Defeating an opposing alliance member will increase your kill count, and the Alliance to first reach 200 kills will win the war. Alliances that win the war will be able to collect victory rewards. Though these rewards have not been finalized yet, we plan to add special buffs and other exclusive content that can be used by winning Alliance members.



Riders who are not a part of a guild or who are in a guild lower than rank 3 can register for the Militia to experience PvP in Exarahn Badlands. Players who are part of a Militia are allies, and can converse with one another. Militia members can also purchase buffs that will help in battle. More detailed information on Militias and how they work will be coming soon.


Another new PvP event that will be introduced with this update is the Manastone Battle. Manastone Battles take place once a week in the Exarahn Badlands. A server announcement will mark the beginning of a Manastone Battle. Simultaneously with this start, a Manastone will be spawned at a random location.



Essentially, Manastone mode is like capture the flag. Players can interact with and hold Manastones and will see their constitution (health and critical defense) increase tremendously. Riders who have the Manastone must return to town and deliver it to the Vantara Manastone Oracle. The simple rule is that the first Alliance to successfully deliver the Manastone wins!

The location of the Rider that obtains the Manastone will be displayed to all players within the Exarahn Badlands in real time. Members of Alliances or militias that don't have the Manastone must intercept the Manastone carrier and prevent them from returning it to the Vantara Manastone Oracle.

When the Manastone carrier goes down, the Manastone will be respawned at that location. However, if that Rider is intercepted and taken down too close to town, the Manastone will be spawned at a random location instead.

Special rewards will be given to the Alliance that wins the Manastone Battle including exclusive familiars. Riders will be able to demonstrate all the skill and savvy that they amassed from the Alliance Wars and Exarahn battlefields in Manastone Battles to become recognized as an elite master of PvP strategy and tactics.


These new PvP features are just weeks away from being introduced in Riders of Icarus. In the meantime, players can level their guild rank, forge an Alliance and otherwise prepare for the battles to come. Good luck in your preparation, and may the strongest Riders be victorious!

Greetings, Riders! My name is BK, and I manage overseas development for Riders of Icarus at WeMade. We are excited to announce that expanded PvP content for Riders of Icarus will be added to the game later this month! You will now be able to enjoy and compete in large-scale combat activities against your fellow Riders. We hope that guild members will forge bonds in battle and develop rivalries with other guilds through the Exarahn Badlands and Guild Alliance War.




Riders enter this PvP area through a dimensional rift, which sends them 1,000 years back in time. The Exarahn Badlands is a region that has been left chaotic and lawless after the fall of the ancient Exarahn Kingdom and before the establishment of the Hakanas Empire.



The Exarahn Badlands has a similar topography to the Hakanas Highlands. However, it is a world of eternal nightfall with a looming crimson moon, which starkly contrasts the blue skies and vibrant foliage of the Hakanas Highlands.



This area is restricted to Riders level 28 or higher to ensure that only those that have had sufficient experience in battle may enter. Upon entering the rift and arriving in the Exarahn Badlands, all Riders other than those in your guild, alliance or party will become targetable enemies! So, you will have to be aware of your surroundings at all times when questing or hunting wild beasts. Yes, the risks in this region are great, but so are the rewards.



Because there is no penalty for dying in PvP, Riders who don't usually enjoy PvP should still try out the Exarahn Badlands content at least once. There are quests to be completed and new areas to explore, as well as new mounts to tame for Riders ready to brave the dangers of the Exarahn Badlands.


Nightmare
The most powerful flying mount in the Exarahn Badlands is Nightmare, who you may recall as the black Pegasus Crow was riding when leading the escape from the Prison of Salant. This mount boasts high speeds both on land and in the air. It is also a very powerful seal option for PvP equipment.



Profane Apocalypse
The most powerful ground mount in the Exarahn Badlands is Profane Apocalypse - the twin of Ashuram's war horse, Apocalypse! Apocalypse was tamed by Ashuram, but Profane Apocalypse has never yet been tamed. Like Nightmare, Profane Apocalypse also spawns at a random location within the Exarahn Badlands. Profane Apocalypse is one of the stronger mounts, and may be difficult to tame alone, so get your Alliance and guildmates to help you!





Guild Alliances can be formed when guild masters from guilds of rank 3 or higher come together. Up to three guilds can be in a single Alliance. Once an Alliance is formed, guild members in the Alliance can share information through the alliance chat. Furthermore, they cannot attack each other even in the Badlands, as they will be perceived as allies.

The founding leader that establishes the Alliance can declare war on other Alliances. We call this an "Alliance War." Alliances that are engaged in battle can attack one another in the Exarahn Badlands and Parna's Coast. Players outside of an Alliance War cannot be attacked or attack others in Parna’s Coast. The ability to PvP in Parna’s Coast is strictly limited to players in an Alliance which is currently engaged in an Alliance war. To protect new low-level Riders, regions that came before Parna's Coast, such as the Hakana’s Highlands and Sea of Hakanas, do not allow PvP even during an Alliance War.

Defeating an opposing alliance member will increase your kill count, and the Alliance to first reach 200 kills will win the war. Alliances that win the war will be able to collect victory rewards. Though these rewards have not been finalized yet, we plan to add special buffs and other exclusive content that can be used by winning Alliance members.



Riders who are not a part of a guild or who are in a guild lower than rank 3 can register for the Militia to experience PvP in Exarahn Badlands. Players who are part of a Militia are allies, and can converse with one another. Militia members can also purchase buffs that will help in battle. More detailed information on Militias and how they work will be coming soon.


Another new PvP event that will be introduced with this update is the Manastone Battle. Manastone Battles take place once a week in the Exarahn Badlands. A server announcement will mark the beginning of a Manastone Battle. Simultaneously with this start, a Manastone will be spawned at a random location.



Essentially, Manastone mode is like capture the flag. Players can interact with and hold Manastones and will see their constitution (health and critical defense) increase tremendously. Riders who have the Manastone must return to town and deliver it to the Vantara Manastone Oracle. The simple rule is that the first Alliance to successfully deliver the Manastone wins!

The location of the Rider that obtains the Manastone will be displayed to all players within the Exarahn Badlands in real time. Members of Alliances or militias that don't have the Manastone must intercept the Manastone carrier and prevent them from returning it to the Vantara Manastone Oracle.

When the Manastone carrier goes down, the Manastone will be respawned at that location. However, if that Rider is intercepted and taken down too close to town, the Manastone will be spawned at a random location instead.

Special rewards will be given to the Alliance that wins the Manastone Battle including exclusive familiars. Riders will be able to demonstrate all the skill and savvy that they amassed from the Alliance Wars and Exarahn battlefields in Manastone Battles to become recognized as an elite master of PvP strategy and tactics.


These new PvP features are just weeks away from being introduced in Riders of Icarus. In the meantime, players can level their guild rank, forge an Alliance and otherwise prepare for the battles to come. Good luck in your preparation, and may the strongest Riders be victorious!