[RU] December 4th - Update Notes

More detailed descriptions of the updates can be found over here: [Lost Ark Russia – December Updates – Pet system, Elite Cube, Tower of Fate, PvP Seasons & more]

• The 46–50th floors of the Tower of Shadows became available.
• Added a new type of Silian’s orders – Tower of Fate (1 – 39th floors).
  
• Added a new type of Silian’s orders – Elite Cube(Cube of the Ancients).
  
• Added Chaos Dungeon Second Tier (including the “Event” mode), in which you can get new equipment.
• Added Guardian Raids of the third and fourth difficulty levels. With the help of materials that are provided as trophies for the victory over the Guardians, it is possible to manufacture new powerful equipment(Tier 2).
  
  • Guardians of the fourth difficulty level have been strengthened (relative to the Korean version of LOST ARK)
• Arthethine world boss added – Project VLZ-VUL.
• Islands added: Capreia, Medea, Smugglers’ Cove, Predator Island, Meteor.
  
• Pet system has been added. These are cute companions who will accompany the hero in adventures. In addition to the basic skills, they can strengthen the character, increasing their defensive or offensive characteristics. The pet’s special features allow you to repair equipment, use remote access to the warehouse, auction and mailbox, as well as expand the inventory by 40 cells, thanks to a hiking bag. These special features require monthly payments of crystals.
  
• The pre-season of Ranked PvP has started. It will last from December 4 to March 4 (3 months). Depending on the results in battles, players will gain or lose MMR rating, according to which matchmaking of opponents takes place. At the end of the season, players will receive rewards, like – mounts, pets and cosmetic items.
• Life skill stones: smoky herbion, smoky yacht, smoky topaz, smoky bezoar stone, smoky pebble and smoky amber can now be exchanged for platinum coins at NPC [Platinum Coin Exchange]. Exchange rate: 50 stones = 1 coin.
• Acrasium Exchange (25 Tier 1 Acrasium to 1 Tier 2)
  
• For completing the following tasks, Exploration(Legacy) experience is now awarded:
  • “Stars that fell near the island”;
  • “Make a wish”;
  • “Whisper of starlight”;
  • “Pure heart”;
  • “Sky, wind and stars”;
  • “Hey! Come to your senses! ”;
  • “Collection of goods”;
  • “Enjoy a luxurious night”;
  • “All efforts have been kindly applied”;
  • “A warm welcome”;
  • “Special taste”;
  • “Fermat Model”;
  • “Repentance”;
  • “Amazing game”;
  • “Extension Fermaty”;
  • “Search for calm waters”;
  • “Time to have fun!”.

  Characters who have previously completed these tasks will also receive accrued exploration(legacy) experience.

• The font of the text has been increased in the description of skills and items, as well as in interactive pop-up NPC conversations.
• Increased chat message length to 250 characters.

Pet system preview video

 

[Event]

• Daily Attendance Event
  Duration: December 4th – December 31 (You have to be above Combat Level 10, one character per account can receive the rewards)
  
• BONUS: You can get this costume aswell, from the attendance if you log in all days. (15, 20, 25 days reward)
  

[Cash Shop]

There will be a seperate post on cash shop updates posted, later today.

• The name of the island Sleepy Gull ( The Island of the Sleeping Gull) is changed to Chayachiy Island in all the texts where it is mentioned.
• The name The Island of Trembling Reeds (Reed Island, The Island of Trembling Reed) is changed to Reed Sandbank in all texts where it is mentioned.
• The name of the island of Rostadine was changed to Rostedine in all the texts where it is mentioned.

• The name of boss Sol Grande (Skull) is changed to the Raav project .
• Name boss Proxima changed to Bern sprutovik .

• Karakka is renamed, now this type of ship is called johnka .
• The name of the old frigate is changed to the original – a ghost ship .

• Changed the names and descriptions of tasks related to the conquest of the Guardians. They are reduced to a single format ( “[Conquest] The Shadowed Legiorios”, “[Conquest] Urnil” , etc.).
• The names and descriptions of quests related to the Guardian research have been changed. They are reduced to a single format ( “[Research] Nekrasen”, “[Research] Calventus” , etc.).
• The names and descriptions of tasks associated with PvP activities have been changed. They are reduced to a single format ( “[Victory] Royal Battle”, “[Victory] Arena”, “[Victory] Rallyshchite” ). Fixed discrepancies for the brief purposes of these assignments.

• The names of rare ore types have been changed. Previously, they were selected. Now they are called flickering ( flickering copper ore, flickering gold ore , etc.).

[Class Balance & Skill Changes]

• Base attack
  • Damage increased by 16.4%.
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  Sharp attack
  • PvE damage increased by 14.9%.
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  Rising Spear
  • PvE damage increased by 18.2%.
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  Fire bullet
  • PvE damage increased by 7.1%.
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  Dash Upper Fire
  • PvE damage increased by 27.3%.
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  Leap Attack
  • PvE damage increased by 11.1%.
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  Guardian Lightning
  • PvE damage increased by 26.3%.
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  Relentless Onslaught
  • Damage in PvE increased by 11.1%.
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  Charge Stinger
  • PvE damage increased by 7.7%
  • Tripod “ Growing Power ” now increases damage for each stage of training by 15% (previously – 10%).
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  Hateful Shout
  • PvE damage increased by 5.8%
  • The Inspirational Cry tripod has been changed: when War Cry is used , it restores 20% of resistance and imposes an effect on opponents that increases the damage they take from their back by 20% for 12 sec.
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  Counter Shield
  • PvE damage increased by 12.0%
  • Mana cost of use reduced by 9.9%
  • Cooldown reduced from 24 to 20 seconds
  • The New Balance tripod now reduces the cooldown of a skill by 4 seconds, but no longer reduces the damage done by a counterattack.
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  Hellasia Energy
  • Trip to the attack! “Now additionally increases the attack speed of the Sentinel and his companions by 20% for 6 sec
  • Applying the skill None of a step back is now impossible to interrupt with daze and knockback effects
  • In the “ Raise Shields ” tripod, the damage absorption rate is increased to 30% of the maximum health (previously – 20%).
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  Spear Shot
  • PvE damage increased by 14.8%.
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  Burst Cannon
  • PvE damage increased by 12.7%
  • Tripod ” Prepared Shot ” now increases the damage of the skill when the training is completed by 60% (previously – 40%)
  • Charge time decreased
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  Zealous Defender
  • Base damage reduced by 12.7%
  • Changed skill preparation and jump motion faster.
  • Raid monsters can also be moved through the jump.
  • PVP has been changed to only cause stiffness on targets that are not casting

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  Indignation of the Earth
  • Stone Hammer tripod has been changed – stone fragments are collected into a huge hammer, which the Crusher brings down on enemies, causing 200% (previously – 150%) more damage
  • Then the hammer again shatters into fragments, causing another 50% (previously – 30%) damage.
• Energy Absorption
  • Auto PvE attack damage during the Gravitational Field tripod is increased by 16.3%.

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  Wind Veil
  • The Mantra of Resilience tripod now reduces damage taken by 20% (previously 30%).

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  Thunderbolt
  • PvE damage increased by 11.1%
  • The “ Perfect Combination ” tripod now increases the total damage of skills by 60% (previously – 40%).
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  Crushing Leap
  • PvE damage increased by 13.6%.
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  Blinding flash
  • PvE damage increased by 4.5%.
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  Rising Sun Kick
  • PvE damage increased by 18.2%.
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  Spiritual Spheres
  • PvE damage increased by 18.2%
  • The threading thread tripod now allows you to ignore 40% of the opponents’ defense and resistance (previously – 30%)
  • The habitual method tripod now increases skill damage by 40% (previously 20%)
  • Powerful Explosion tripod now increases skill damage by 70% (previously – 50%).

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  Force Unleashed
  • Cooldown on battlefields(PVP) has been increased to 40 seconds.

• General
  • ‘Call of the Ancient Spirits’ skill can no longer be interrupted by the effects of daze and knockback.

• General
  • Damage of all skills in PvE increased by 4.2%.
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  Call of destiny
  
  • Changed the ‘Quick Draw’ tripod effect as follows:
    • Previously: Each hit has a 10% chance to acquire an Identity Card.
    • Modifications: On Hit, have a 20% chance to obtain an Identity Card.
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  Unlimited Shuffle
  • Changed the ‘Quick Draw’ tripod effect as follows:
    • Previously: There is a 15% chance of obtaining an Identity Card on the last attack.
    • Modifications: There is a 30% chance of obtaining an Identity card on the last attack.
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  Mysterious rush
  • Changed the ‘Quick Draw’ tripod effect as follows:
    • Previously: 5% chance to get 1 Identity Card.
    • Modification: On hit, have a 10% chance to get an Identity Card.
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  Evoque
  • Changed the ‘Quick Draw’ tripod effect as follows:
    • Previously: Each hit has a 10% chance to acquire an Identity Card.
    • Modifications: On Hit, have a 20% chance to obtain an Identity Card.
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  Dark Retention
  • Changed the ‘Quick Draw’ tripod effect as follows:
    • Existing: When hit the last attack, there is a 15% chance to get 1 Identity Card.
    • Modifications: There is a 30% chance of winning an Identity Card when you hit your last attack.

• General
  • Arias can no longer be interrupted by stun and knockback effects.
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  Powerful chord
  • Base damage increased by 21.4%.
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  Rhythm Power
  • Base damage increased by 12.9%
  • Tripod ” Syncope ” now increases the damage of each subsequent rhythmic beat by 60% (previously – 40%).
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  Overtone
  • Base damage increased by 30.4%.
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  Elegy of Life
  • Cooldown on battlefields(PVP) increased to 40 seconds.

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  Energy barrier :
  • now the ability to use the ability cannot be interrupted by the effect of daze.
  • when the “ Stabilizing Field ” tripod is activated , the use of the skill cannot be interrupted by the effects of daze and knockback.