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Dear Actionists,

⚔️ The wait is over, Continent 9: Merkasim is officially OPEN!.

The echoes of the New Year have faded, and in their place, the horns of a new era resound. The gates of Continent 9, Merkasim have opened, revealing a land of deeper systems, unparalleled power, and relentless challenges. Here, progression is redefined, strength is tested, and legends are forged together.

I. Continent 9: Merkasim

Continent 9 is more than a new land; it is a brand-new power system. Actionists stepping into Merkasim will experience fundamental changes that reshape combat growth, equipment progression, and the in-game economy.

1. Level Breakthrough System: Star Glory Rank ⭐

🌟 Star Glory Rank: Level cap lifted!

• Activation Condition: Unlocked when the current character reaches Level 95.

• Level Cap: Increased to Level 30.

Upgrade your Star Glory Rank to permanently boost base attributes and unlock Astral Skill Points for advanced, meaningful builds.

2. Economic Revolution: Rune Silver Currency

💰 Rune Silver Coins: The new premium currency powers Continent 9 systems. An account-bound currency. Used for Equipment Tempering, Enhancement, Inheritance, Suppression Refining, Core Card Forging & Upgrading, and Shop Exchange.

It has a daily cap; no further gains once reached. Use Rune Silver items carefully.

Two Types:

1. Rune Silver: Not subject to the daily limit.

2. Rune Silver Pack: Subject to the daily limit; no Rune Silver granted if used after reaching the cap.

Stabilize your progression and maximize value. Gold remains usable in legacy content.

3. New S1 Equipment Enhancement System

S1 equipment progression is powered by four interconnected systems:

• Enhancement

• Inheritance

• Star-up

• Refinement

These systems allow you to strengthen equipment, transfer power, and unlock advanced combat potential.

Access the new system at Ennor's Nidavellir [Equipment Enhancement].

Rune Silver Coins and new S1 materials are required.

4. Key NPCs in Continent 9

• Nidavellir NPC – S1 Equipment Enhancement Systems

• Glasir NPC – Old Continent Equipment Inheritance

• Ulna NPC – Spirit Core Customization

5. S1 Equipment Refining & Enhancement

🔹 Refining (Tempering) Stage

Refining progresses through five stages: 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%.

Each stage grants attribute bonuses. Refining must reach 100% before enhancement.

Required Materials:

• Rune Silver Coins

• S1 Tempering Dew

🔹 Enhancement Stage

Enhancing equipment consumption:

• S1 Fate Stardust Crystals

• S1 Equipment Purification Stones (varies by equipment type)

Two Phases:

Phase 1: Tempering

• Equipment tempering has a 100% success rate and cannot fail. Once tempering progresses from 0% to 100%, the equipment will switch to the Enhancement state.

• If the current amount of <Tempering Dew> is sufficient to reach 100%, you can temper directly to 100% and switch to the Enhancement state immediately.

Phase 2: Enhancement

• Enhancing equipment, <Fated Star Sand Crystal> and <Condensed Stone> are consumed. Enhancement success is based on the current success rate. If enhancement fails, you will gain Enhancement Aura. Once Enhancement Aura is fully accumulated, the next enhancement is guaranteed to succeed.

• Enhancement Aura is reset upon successful enhancement, even if it was not fully accumulated.

• When enhancing equipment, you may additionally use <Earthvein Lucky Scrolls> to boost the success rate. If enhancement fails, a certain amount of extra Enhancement Aura is added based on the number of <Earthvein Lucky Scrolls> used, which can shorten the number of attempts needed for guaranteed success.

Optional items such as Earthvein Lucky Scrolls increase success rates.

✔ Failed enhancements build Enhancement Aura

✔ At 100% aura, the next enhancement is guaranteed

★ Equipment Inheritance ★

• Inherit from <S1 Gleipnir> Perfect Rare to Legendary grade. Consumes <Rune Star Stone> and <Rune Silver>. 100% success; Enhancement/Star Up levels preserved.

★ Equipment Star Up ★

Star Up raises mana levels and long-term equipment strength.

• Success based on probability. Requires S1 Molten Void Stone and Gold

• Each failed attempt builds Star Aura

• At 100%, the next star up is guaranteed. Aura resets on success (even if not maxed).

• Use <Frost Core Lucky Charm> to boost success chance and add extra Aura on failure, reducing pity count.

★ Suppression Refinement ★

Refine equipment options and lock desired attributes.

• Consumes <Frost Crown Liquid> and <Gold>. Max stats vary by equipment grade

Note: Merkasam raid <Inquisitor Nest> has <Merkasam> Suppression Rate.

● Spirit Core System

A deep customization system combining:

• Base stats

• Forging effects

• Random and tactical debuff options

Forge your own unique combat core and define your playstyle.

• New: Core Cards

1. Attributes: Base, Forged, Random

Base: Varies by grade; higher grade = higher stats.

Forged: Grants Starlight Points and Core Points. Starlight Points increase with grade; Core Points do not.

Random: Grants Tome Effect Level based on forging results.

2. Forging

An unequipped Core Card cannot be worn until it has been forged.

Each Core Card can be forged up to 30 times, with a maximum of 10 forges per individual effect. Forging a Core Card consumes <Rune Silver>.

Each successful forge reduces the success rate by 10%, while each failed forge increases it by 10%. The success rates for all three effects rise and fall in sync.

Each failed forge shifts the Core Points back by one slot. Consecutive failures will drastically reduce Core Points, potentially causing them to disappear entirely.

Once forging is complete, the final stats are calculated based on the total Starlight Points and Core Points obtained, granting the corresponding attribute bonuses.

3. Upgrading

Upgrade grade with matching materials. Consumes <Core Oath Manual> + grade-specific materials.

● Tome Study

A new Tome Study system is now available, designed to enhance and amplify all character passive skill effects, pushing your combat potential even further.

Tomes are classified into Battle Soul, Epic, and Monument, representing one of the ultimate progression paths for adventurers seeking peak combat power.

Each level of Codex Scroll upgrade requires consuming 5 Codex Scrolls of the same effect and name. Each tier has 4 stars. When the Battle Soul tier reaches its maximum level, you must switch to the next tier of Codex Scrolls to continue upgrading.

• New: Tome Effects

1. Access via <Function System> → <Tome Effects> (bottom-right of main UI).

2. Equip effects via drag-and-drop (left-click) or right-click auto-equip; same for removal.

3. Click <Save> to activate effects in slots.

4. Tome Effect Bonus Calculation: Base Effect + Battle Soul + Epic + Monument + Forged Effect. Missing effects will not be counted.

Note 1: Saved Tome Effects will take effect regardless of whether a Core Card is equipped. However, the corresponding Tome Effect bonus from the Core Card itself will not activate unless the Core Card is equipped.

Note 2: The Battle Soul, Epic, and Monument tiers of Tome Effects can only be upgraded by consuming the corresponding Tome Scrolls.

● New Raid Dungeon: Nur the Judge’s Lair

Face a powerful new raid challenge designed for high-level adventurers.

• Level Requirements: Normal (Starlight Lv.1),

Hard (Starlight Lv.10).

• Party Size: Up to 8 players.

• New Mechanic: Counter. Each class has a Counter skill. When the boss is casting specific charged skills, players can use the Counter skill to interrupt them.

• New Master Skill Books: Crafted with <Perfect Rare> skill books + new materials.

✔ First-clear and weekly challenge rewards available

VIII. New Potions

• New Types: Health Potions, Status Potions.

The new potions can be used in both Merkasam-related dungeons and previous maps, but old potions cannot be used in Merkasam-related dungeons.

Note: When used in Merkasam-related dungeons, there is a quantity limit. They cannot be used in large quantities, so you need to consider how to use them in combination.

IX. Exchange Shops

1. Equipment Shop: For <S1 Gleipnir> exchanges.

2. Old Item Shop: Exchange obsolete items for Old Item Tickets; trade tickets for new materials/potions.

3. Rune Silver Shop: For new enhancement materials and potions.

X. Dungeon Events

• S1 New Journey - Dungeon Event

During the event, players will encounter <High Paladin Pedro> 100% of the time upon entering dungeons. Defeating <High Paladin Pedro> will drop <Tabl Limited Bait>, which is used for fishing.

• S1 New Journey - Exchange Event

During the event, complete the required number of clears to receive rewards, such as the <S1 New Journey Golden Badge>. Various rewards can be exchanged by consuming <S1 New Journey Golden Badge>.

XI. Glenheim Honor Badge

• Season 18 begins.

XII. Glenheim Treasure Trove

New Treasure: S1 Enhancement Material Treasury Key.

XIII. S1 Version "Merkasaim" Events

[Event 1] S1 New Journey - 7-Day Check-in

During the event, log in daily to receive the <S1 9th Continent Check-in Gift>.

[Event 2] S1 New Journey - 30-Day Check-in Event

During the event, log in daily to receive the <30-Day Check-in Gift>.

[Event 3] S1 New Journey - CDK Pack

CDK： S1NewJourney

During the event: Each account can receive the <S1 New Journey - CDK Pack> only once.

[Event 4] S1 New Journey - Time-Limited Dungeon

During the event: Challenge and clear dungeons to earn additional <9th Continent Medals>. Various rewards can be exchanged by consuming <9th Continent Medals>.

[Event 5] S1 Version Limited Event: Neros Chest

During the event, <Neros Chests> will spawn in all towns for collection. You can obtain <Neros Treasure Scrolls>, which can be exchanged for various rewards upon consumption.

● 50 vs 50 Battlefield: Dragon Spine Fjord (In Development)

As mentioned, Dragon Spine Fjord will be released in a future major update and won’t be part of the initial Continent 9 launch but it will be worth the wait.

A New Chapter Begins, Now!

Stronger enemies roam Merkasim.

Deeper systems await mastery.

And the next evolution of your journey starts today.

🌌 Continent 9: Merkasim is now open. Step beneath its starry skies and carve your legend.

We’ll be there with you—every step of the way.

Thank you, Actionists.