Last week, we’ve rolled out the previously announced combat system improvements to the live servers. Since these changes represent a major overhaul, we're keeping a close eye on how things are playing out in monster zones, Node Wars, and other PvP content, while also reviewing your feedback as quickly as possible.

 

We know that with so many big and small changes happening at once, some of you have adapted quickly, while others might be feeling a bit lost. In particular, we realize that the changes to monster zones may have disrupted the familiar flow, causing some inconvenience. We sincerely apologize to anyone who's been affected by these sudden adjustments.

 

This update isn’t just a simple stat tweak—it's a complete rework of the combat system.

For monster zones, we've set a clearer design direction so you can choose zones based on your AP. After analyzing the results and your feedback since the patch, we’ve seen some areas working as intended, but also uncovered some unexpected issues.

 

Moving forward, we'll continue adjusting monster zones: areas whose rewards fall short of their AP requirements will be buffed, while those that over‑reward will be toned down. Our goal isn't just to nerf or buff specific monster zones, but to create a fair structure where loot and rewards match the AP needed for each zone. We'll also address any mechanics or difficulty spikes that feel unnecessarily frustrating.

 

We understand that not everyone may agree with this direction. However, since we shared these plans at the last ball, it's crucial now to focus on bringing our intended design and your actual gameplay experience into closer alignment. We'll pay close attention to every detail so nothing is overlooked. If any unavoidable changes or special circumstances come up that require us to shift direction, we'll let you know in advance. Our commitment to working and talking things out with our adventurers hasn't changed, and we'll keep working to find the best solutions.

 

Now, about PvP: with upcoming gear updates and changes to mouse movement and Resistance effects, the PvP environment is still a bit unstable. We know, as many of you have pointed out so far this year, that the so-called ""defense meta""—where characters have become too tanky—needs to be addressed. So, we'll be rolling out urgent balance patches first for the classes most affected by the recent combat changes. We're also preparing improvements for certain classes, like Sage Awakening, that have become too powerful.

 

Other classes will be carefully reviewed and adjusted, stat by stat. Since PvP is influenced by many factors, including adventurer's skill and gear, we want to approach these changes carefully and avoid sweeping adjustments all at once. In the short term, we'll focus on urgent class tweaks, while keeping the bigger picture in mind for the long run.

 

Thank you.