Hello Chasers,

Thank you again for participating in the Halloween Screenshot/Video Contest.
Here are your winners!

Winner: Ralda (EU)

Runner Up:
1. ayameSSR (Asia)
2. Devlin (America)
3. Fumikage (Asia)
4. mosfox (Asia)
5. Seraphim (EU)
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Thank you every again for participating and we hope you enjoyed our Halloween Event in KurtzPel.

Hello Chasers!

Here are new premium items being added to KurtzPel on November 6th.

Premium Item Update

1.‘King Dragon Basic Weapon Set’ will be added.
※Included Items: King Dragon Great Sword, King Dragon Longbow, King Dragon Staff, King Dragon Gauntlet.


2.‘King Dragon Dual Sword’ will be added.


3.‘King Dragon Giant Hammer’ will be added.


4.‘King Dragon Costume Set’ will be added.
※Included Items: King Dragon Outfit, King Dragon Gloves (R), King Dragon Gloves (L), King Dragon Shoes.


5.‘King Dragon Accessory Set’ will be added.
※Included Items: King Dragon Horns, King Dragon Head Accessory, King Dragon Eye Patch, King Dragon Neck Accessory, King Dragon Wings, King Dragon Leg Guard.


6.‘King Dragon Undergarment’ will be added.


7.New Costume Bundles will be added.
[King Dragon Bundle Tier 1]
※Included DLCs: King Dragon Costume Set + King Dragon Accessory Set.

[King Dragon Bundle Tier 2]
※Included DLCs: King Dragon Costume Set + King Dragon Accessory Set + King Dragon Undergarment.

[King Dragon Full Weapon Set]
※Included DLCs: King Dragon Basic Weapon Set + King Dragon Dual Sword + King Dragon Giant Hammer.

Attention, Chasers!

Please check this week’s maintenance schedule below.

The following patch note pertains to contents that will be updated during the (UTC+0) November 6th,2019 Weekly Maintenance.
Maintenance will happen during the following times:

(*Above time periods are subject to change. In case of schedule change, we will update this announcement.)

Additional Content and System Update

1. Probation Season 1 has come to an end. Probatio Pre-Season 2 will start.
- Probatio Pre-Season is a season in-between official PvP seasons.
- There will be a soft rank reset with the start of Pre-Season.
- If there are any challenges you haven’t completed, you can continue to clear the challenges during Pre-Season to receive the rewards.
- Probatio Season 1 PvP Rank Rewards will be distributed with the Maintenance. You must login during the Pre-Season to receive Season 1 rewards. (You will not be able to receive any rewards once Season 2 starts)
- Pre-Season rank will not apply in Probatio Season 2. All ranks will be reset before Season 2 starts.

[Soft Reset]


[Pre-Season Rank CP Rewards]


2. The early-game progress has been adjusted to allow faster game-play.
- When you create new characters, you can use pre-made characters to start the game quicker.
- You will start the game with both Great Sword and Longbow Karma.
- Tutorial will now be in a 1vs1 PvP format.
- After the tutorial, check the Mission Map to complete 3 new Chaser Missions about PvP/Dungeons.
- After completing the new Chaser Missions, you can go on 6 PvP missions and 18 PvE missions.

3. The Mission Matching by Mode/Map that was used during the PvP Burning Event will continue.
- Mission map will be divided to Battle Tab and Monster Tab, and you will not be able to request for them simultaneously.
- You can obtain Energy of Chaos and Lost Piece Pouch through 6 Battle Missions.
- 3vs3 Practice Probatio will be added, but you will not be able to choose Mode/Map. The Practice Probatio games will not drop Energy of Chaos nor the Lost Piece Pouch.

4. Convenience Update has been added.
- Key binding for Jump/Interaction has been added.
- Mouse Cursor has changed.
- You can open the Mission Map anywhere with the Hot Key(M). The players that were using ‘M’ for custom keys have their custom key reset to default.
- All mission maps other than the main mission map beside Ensher will be removed from Eltheca.
- You can close all reward windows without having to confirm one by one.
- You can cancel all missions from Mission Maps.
- Eltheca max capacity increased.
- A new feature ‘Simplify Appearance of Other Players’ will be added. When this option is turned on, while you are in Eltheca, everyone but yourself and your party members will have the same simplified clothing.
- Rematch Hot Key for your Mission will be changed. (Right Click  R Key)

Common, Karma, Mode Balance

[Common]
1. Rage Evade will be activated after a certain duration when getting attacked. This will prevent players accidentally using Rage Evade, because they were attacked when pressing the Q key because they were preparing to use a rage skill.

[Dance of Wind]
1. Siege Mode
- Knockback is removed.
- Flinch duration of attacked target will be decreased by half.
2. RMB Hold Shot
- Knockback is removed.
- Flinch duration of attacked target will be decreased by half.

[Diabolic Witch]
1. RMB Hold Attacks
- Stamina Cost will be decreased by 33%.
[Sacred Guardian]
1. Crusade
- When you use in the air, you will not drop. Instead, the skill will activate at jump location.
- You can use Crusade in the middle of an air combo.
2. Gigantic Swing
- Attack hit box has been improved.

Event

1. Halloween Event will end, and Eltheca will return to its previous state.
2. Halloween Candy and Cookie that you own will be deleted.

Shop Update

1. New Premium Items added on November 6th will be notified with a separate announcement.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/844870/partnerevents/view/1619534614716296681

Bug Fix

1. Fixed an error with Gauntlet of Hellisia not showing its proper appearance.
2. Fixed an error with Golem Necklace showing the effect at a wrong location.
3. Fixed an error with Blazing Fist’s Whirlwind skill grappling the monsters regardless of their status.
4. Fixed an error when the Flag Capture area effect won’t show at a certain location.
5. Fixed an error with Apostle of Greed Halo having Stamina Recovery as the item stats. (Items with the Stamina Recovery option will be changed to Rage Recovery.)
6. Fixed an error of Screenshot Mode not disengaging when R key is pressed to enter the main menu.
7. Fixed an error with Great Sword of Frost Giant showing at a weird location when using Dash Jump.
8. Fixed an error with Diabolic Witch’s Evade would remove the aggro on a monster.
9. Fixed an error with Mission Clear date showing on a mission that was never cleared at certain situations.
10. Fixed an error with Sacred Guardian – Ruminate & Dance of Wind – Concentration having its effect even when a targeting skill is canceled.
11. Fixed an error with Blazing Fist’s Instant Chase shooting 2 Spheres sometimes in the air.

All above changes can change due to development complications and when there is a change, we will notify you on the changes.

Hi Chasers,

There is a problem that EU server authentication takes 5~10mins now.
After waiting the 10mins, if you are still in authenticating, please close the game and re-start it.

We addressed this issue to Steam already and waiting their response.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Hello Chasers!

Our America Server will be coming down for a short maintenance due to the end of Daylight Saving Time.
Please see below for the maintenance schedule.


We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Attention, Chasers!

Please check this week’s maintenance schedule below.

The following patch note pertains to contents that will be updated during the (UTC+0) October 30th,2019 Weekly Maintenance.
Maintenance will happen during the following times:

(*Above time periods are subject to change. In case of schedule change, we will update this announcement.)

Additional Content and System Update

1. If you cancel your matchmaking 3 times within 10 minutes, you won't be able to match for 10 minutes.

2. If you’re getting hit by Rage Skill, you will not be able to use Rage Break.

3. Dual Soul’s left click attack’s 2nd hit motion has changed.

4. Flag visual improvement.

Common, Karma, Mode Balance

[Common]
1. Multi-Hit Command Attack's endurance will decrease.
Affected Commands
- Great Sword Spinning Attack
- Staff Muti-Fireball, Aerial Multi-Fireball
- Bow Ground & Air Multi-Shot
- Gauntlet Multi Jab
- Giant Hammer Chain Swing

2. While equipping Diabolic Witch and Sacred Guardian, Magic Endurance will apply even when you’re not attacking. Moving and standing motion endurance will increase.

3. Character who used the Rage Break will be invincible for a short duration after using Rage Break.
After Rage Break, character who used the Rage Break will be invincible for a short duration, allowing to dodge more safely.

[Dance of Wind]
1. Siege Mode damage is decreased.

2. Mana cost for Siege Mode shot charging is increased.

3. Siege Mode shot’s flinch duration is slightly decreased.

[Diabolic Witch]
1. Frost Nova damage decreased.

2. Flame Wheel Damage decreased.

3. RMB Hold Lightning damage decreased.

4. RMB Hold Lightning Break damage is removed, and flinch duration is slightly decreased.

[Sacred Guardian]
1. Crusade skill can now be used midair.

2. If you fail to catch the enemy during Crusade, a smash attack will be activated.

1. Fixed Great Hammer visual glitch during a jump attack while equipping certain weapon (costume) pieces.

2. Fixed characters being stuck in certain locations at Secret Portal Gathering.

All above changes can change due to development complications and when there is a change, we will notify you on the changes.

Hello Chasers!

The maintenance has been extended by 1 hour due to technical complications.
Update: We have found the issue and will require 1 more hour to fix this issue.

Our EU Server will be coming down for a short maintenance due to the end of European Summer Time.
Please see below for the time.


We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Hello Chasers!

Here are new premium items being added to KurtzPel on October 23rd.

1. ‘Halloween Vampire Basic Weapon Set’ will be added.
※Included Items: Halloween Vampire Great Sword, Halloween Vampire Longbow, Halloween Vampire Staff, Halloween Vampire Gauntlet


2. ‘Halloween Vampire Dual Sword’ will be added.


3. ‘Halloween Vampire Giant Hammer’ will be added.


4. ‘Halloween Vampire Costume Set’ will be added.
※Included Items: Halloween Vampire Top Piece, Halloween Vampire Bottom Piece, Halloween Vampire Claw (R), Halloween Vampire Claw (L), Halloween Vampire Boots, Halloween Vampire Rose, Halloween Vampire Wings, Bloody Toast.


5. ‘Halloween Vampire Undergarment’ will be added.


6. New Costume Bundles will be added.
[Halloween Vampire Bundle Tier 1]
※Included DLCs: Halloween Vampire Costume Set + Halloween Vampire Undergarment.

[Halloween Vampire Bundle Tier 2]
※Included DLCs: Halloween Vampire Costume Set + Halloween Vampire Undergarment + Halloween Vampire Basic Weapon Set.

[Halloween Vampire Full Weapon Set]
※Included DLCs: Halloween Vampire Basic Weapon Set + Halloween Vampire Dual Sword + Halloween Vampire Giant Hammer.

7. New Emotions (Zombie Walk, Flashlight Jump Scare) will be added to the supply boxes.

Attention, Chasers!

Please check this week’s maintenance schedule below.

The following patch note pertains to contents that will be updated during the (UTC+0) October 23rd,2019 Weekly Maintenance.
Maintenance will happen during the following times:

(*Above time periods are subject to change. In case of schedule change, we will update this announcement.)

1. PVE Mission cooldown will be decreased to 10mins(Cool down will be started after clear the mission)


1. PvP Burning Event

Event Period
- UTC 2019-10-23 After MA ~ UTC 2019-11-6 Before MA.

Event Content
- The Mission Tabs will change to Battle Mission / Monster Mission / Flashback Mission/ Custom Mission/ during the event period.
- PvP Missions will be available except Bell's Sanctum on the Battle Tab, so you can select the mission you want to play.
- All Battle Missions will be proceeded as 2 vs 2 Official Probatio.
- There’s no Mission Cooldown for PVP missions. You can request up to 6 missions at once.
- During the event period, you can obtain Energy of Chaos and Random Lost Piece Pouch even in PvP Missions.
- Random Lost Piece Pouch is a new item you can obtain in PvP missions that contains 1 random Lost Piece that’s obtainable from bosses.
- All PvE missions will be available on the Monster Tab, so you can select the mission you want to play.
- PVE Mission Cooldown will be decreased to 10 min after clearing, and you can request up to 10 missions at once.
- You cannot play Practice Probatio or Survival Mode during the Event Period.
- You cannot request missions of a different type, like Battle (PVP) / Monster (PVE) missions simultaneously.

2. Halloween Challenge Event.
Clear ‘Halloween Pumpkin Head’ Challenge during the event period to obtain the ‘Halloween Pumpkin Head’ accessories.

Event Period
- UTC 2019-10-23 After MA ~ UTC 2019-11-6 Before MA.

Event Content
- Clear ‘Halloween Pumpkin Head’ Challenge
> Complete Official Probatio 1 time
> Clear 2 player PvE mission 1 time

Event Reward
‘Halloween Pumpkin Head’ Accessory

*The Event Challenge can only be cleared 1 time per account.

3. Halloween Costume, Emote Synthesis Event
Collect Halloween Cookies and Candies to synthesize Halloween Costumes, Emotes, and Dye Items.

Event Period
UTC 2019-10-23 After MA ~ UTC 2019-11-6 Before MA.

Event Content
Halloween Cookie
- Obtain 1 Halloween Cookie every day during the Event Period by logging in to the game.
Halloween Candy
- Clear Official PvP and PvE Missions to have a chance to obtain Halloween Candies during the Event Period. (When you win PvP, 100% chance)

Event Reward
You can synthesize Halloween Items during the event period.
Event Synthesis List
* You can only receive 1 Halloween Cookie per day per account.
*Y ou can check how many Halloween Cookies and Candies you have in the character inventory.

4. Halloween Theme Screenshot / Video Event will be started

Event Period
- UTC 2019-10-23 After MA ~ UTC 2019-11-6 Before MA.

Event Detail and Participation
- https://www.kurtzpel.com/Halloween2019


[Dance of Wind]
1. RMB Hold command attack flinch is removed.
2. Siege Mode arrow flinch is decreased by 50%.

[Diabolic Witch]
1. RMB Hold command attack damage is decreased.
- Frost Nova, Lightning, and Flame Wheel
2. Black Hole duration decreased.

[Sacred Guardian]
1. RMB Hold spinning attack's break damage increased.

1. New Premium Items added on October 23th will be notified with a separate announcement.
https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791463844945/announcements/detail/1584630449696699503


1. Fixed an issue of Sacred Guardian ‘Holy Armor’ skill effect being different by skill level.
2. Fixed an issue of skills sometimes not activating when pressing the skill-key even in situations where skills should be available.
3. Fixed a visual bug when equipping Gauntlet with long-sleeved clothes without equipping gloves.
4. Fixed an issue of Lime not appearing when entering Lime 3rd Mission as a rematch.
5. Fixed an issue of Dual Soul being able to move abnormally far with certain commands.


All above changes can change due to development complications and when there is a change, we will notify you on the changes.

Attention, Chasers!

Please check this week’s maintenance schedule below.

The following patch note pertains to contents that will be updated during the (UTC+0) October 16th,2019 Weekly Maintenance.
Maintenance will happen during the following times:

(*Above time periods are subject to change. In case of schedule change, we will update this announcement.)

Additional Content and System Update
1. Eltheca will be decorated in Halloween theme!
- Halloween has arrived even in the world of KurtzPel! Look around to see how Eltheca is decorated in the new Halloween theme!
- Keep your eyes open for our Halloween event next week!

Common, Karma, Mode Balance
[Common]
1. Max stun duration for all stun skills have decreased. (2.5 sec. > 1.5 sec.)
- Full charge command combos will no longer be possible even with Debuff Duration Increase Sub Karma Crystals equipped.
- Great Sword: Stun Hit, Fragment Strike
- Staff: Lightning
- Gauntlet: Ultimate Heat
- Dual Sword: Spinning Strike
- Giant Hammer: Hammer Smash, Gigantic Swing

2. Rage Break cannot be used against Rage Skills.
- This is to make multi hit rage skills as appealing as one-hit rage skills.
> this would be postponed on 10/23

[Dance of Wind]
1. Required time to reach max charge for Siege Mode increased.
- Charging for a short duration will receive little to no damage increase effect from charging.

[Diabolic Witch]
1. When stamina reaches 0 or lower during right-click charge, there will be no additional hits.
2. RMB Charge Attack's Break Damage decreased.
3. Black Hole Duration Decreased.

[Blazing Fist]
1. The issue of changing direction after activating Ultimate Heat to also hit the opponent on the other side has been fixed.
2. Ultimate Heat hit box duration has decreased by 50%.
3. Ultimate Heat hit box size has decreased by 20%.

[Dual Soul]
1. Targets damaged by ‘Rend’ skill will have increased rage gauge.
2. Spinning Strike Level 2 stun effect has been removed.
- Stun effect will only be available for Level 3.

[Sacred Guardian]
1. Faith skill flinch duration and endurance damage in removed.
- This is so that Faith skill is not used to cut down enemies’ endurance unlike how the skill was originally designed.
2. Holy Cross skill flinch duration has been removed.
- It seemed that the ability to prevent movement was greater than intended.
3. Hammer Smash hit box range for last (3rd) hit increased.
- This is to improve situations where the 3rd hit fails to land when the 1st or 2nd hit successfully hits the target at the edge.


Shop Update
1. Lime and Kien’s Undergarment will be added to the in-game shop.


Bug Fix
1. Fixed an error where the skin color slider wasn't moving all the way to the end when using a controller.
2. Fixed an error in which players can no longer accept friend requests once there are 30 friends.
3. Fixed where certain languages skill description was still in English.
4. Fixed an issue where the indicator on the doesn’t show on the character creation screen when changing between tabs with a keyboard.
5. Fixed the issue with BGM not being played during a rematch.

All above changes can change due to development complications and when there is a change, we will notify you on the changes.