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2025

Throne of Edana

Last Update: September 18, 2025
 
 


Only one adventurer can claim the name of Edana and walk the path to the throne.
 
The new PvP mode, "Throne of Edana," has begun.
Battle it out in intense free-for-all duels inside each boss castle. Only the strongest will earn the title of Edana and rule their domain.
 
Every castle in Edania crowns only the most skilled. To keep your throne, you'll have to defend it against challengers every week. Fail to hold your ground, and a new Edana will rise in your place.
 
Fight for honor, power, and glory in the "Throne of Edana"—and experience the sweet taste of victory.
 
  • Defeat a regional Boss in Edania, and you'll earn the right to become the Edana—the one who rules over that region.
    • Every Sunday, the chosen Edana must defend their throne against other Adventurers. Through battles with challengers, a new Edana is decided.  
    • The Adventurer who ultimately claims the Edana’s throne will receive special privileges and rewards.

 

Throne of Edana
Application Period
NA
Application Period: Wednesday 00:00 - Sunday 00:00 (UTC) / 17:00 - 17:00 (PT) / 20:00 - 20:00 (ET)
(Challenger applications are unavailable from Sunday 00:00 to Wednesday 07:00 (UTC) / 17:00 - 00:00 (PT) / 20:00 - 03:00 (ET).)
 
EU
Application Period:  Wednesday 00:00 - Sunday 17:00 (UTC) / 02:00 - 19:00 (CEST) / 01:00 - 18:00 (CET)
(Challenger applications are unavailable from Sunday 17:00 to Wednesday 00:00 (UTC) / Sunday 19:00 - to Thursday 02:00 (CEST) / Sunday 18:00 - to Thursday 01:00 (CET).)
Application Deadline
NA
Sunday 00:00 (UTC) / 17:00 (PT) / 20:00 (ET)
 
EU
Sunday 17:00 (UTC) / 18:00 (CET) / 19:00 (CEST)
How to Apply
Use the "Edana Rising Token" item, which can be obtained by completing the weekly boss subjugation quest in each Edania region.
 
Aetherion Castle (Jordine): Edana Rising Token - Azureach
Nymphamaré Castle (Rusalka): Edana Rising Token - Emeraltides
Orbita Castle (Enslar): Edana Rising Token - Amberwilds
 
* You will participate in the battle with the character who uses the Edana Rising Token. Applications cannot be canceled.

* The weekly boss subjugation quest resets every Thursday at 00:00 (UTC) / Wednesday 17:00 (PT) / Wednesday 20:00 (ET) / Thursday 02:00 (CEST) / 01:00 (CET). You can only accept and complete one weekly quest per week.  

If you have already applied for the throne of one Edanian castle in a given week, you cannot apply for others that week.  

 

* The Edana Rising Token is bound to Family upon acquisition and is consumed upon use.
The token has a validity period of 3 hours. It cannot be used after expiration.

 

* After applying with the token, you may update your character’s displayed AP & DP in the Throne of Edana UI until the 10 challengers are selected (Sunday 19:00).


ex) If you applied with 355 AP & 430 DP, and later increase to 360 AP & 435 DP, your stats can be updated.

 

* Edana cannot apply as a challenger to castles in other regions.

Selection Method
(Max 10 Challengers)

Up to 7 adventurers who used the Edana Rising Token for each region
are selected based on the highest combined AP & DP.
(If tied, priority goes to the character with the highest Level and EXP.)
Up to 3 additional adventurers are selected at random from those who used the token for each region.
Selection of 10 Challengers
NA
Sunday 00:00 (UTC) / 17:00 (PT) / 20:00 (ET)
 
EU
Sunday 17:00 (UTC) / 19:00  (CEST) / 18:00 (CET)
(If selected, a special UI will appear on the left side of your minimap.)
(Use this UI for navigation.)
Entry Conditions
Aetherion Castle (Jordine): AP 350+ / DP 427+ / At least "Red grade" gear equipped
Nymphamaré Castle (Rusalka): AP 375+ / DP 440+ / At least "Red grade" gear equipped
Orbita Castle (Enslar): AP 385+ / DP 445+ / At least "Red grade" gear equipped
* Only adventurers equipped with at least "Red grade" gear (weapons, defense gear, accessories)—excluding artifacts and alchemy stones—can enter.
Game of the Edanas - Candidates 
(10-Challenger Battle)
Schedule
NA
Sunday 00:10 - 00:20 (UTC) / 17:10 - 17:20 (PT) / 20:10 - 20:20 (ET)
 
EU
Sunday 17:10 - 17:20 (UTC) / 19:10 - 19:20 (CEST) / 18:10 - 18:20 (CET)
(Entry opens 5 minutes before the match begins.)
Game of the Edanas - Candidates 
Entry
Starting 5 minutes before the match, speak (R) with the "Throne" NPC at the relevant Edanian castle to enter.
Game of the Edanas - Candidates
Rules
  • Only the character that used the Edana Rising Token can enter, and you must meet the minimum AP & DP requirements for that castle.
  • The battle is a single-round free-for-all among up to 10 challengers, lasting up to 10 minutes or until only one final challenger remains.
    (If you do not enter by 20:10, you will be automatically disqualified and cannot enter after the match begins.)
  • If more than one challenger remains at the end, the one with the highest remaining HP % is chosen as the final challenger.
    (If tied, priority goes to the challenger with higher AP & DP, then Level and EXP.)
  • During the match, a shrinking veil will gradually reduce the area and deal damage to adventurers outside of it.
  • The Emergency Escape cooldown resets when the 10-player challenger battle begins.
Game of the Edanas - Selection
(Final Challenger vs. Edana)
Schedule
NA
Sunday 00:30 - (UTC) / 17:30 - (PT) / 20:30 - (ET)
 
EU
Sunday 17:30 - (UTC) / 19:30 - (CEST) / 18:30 - (CET)
(Entry opens 5 minutes before the match begins.)
Game of the Edanas - Selection
Entry
Final Challenger
Chat (R) with the "Throne" NPC at the castle you applied to enter.
 
Current Edana
Enter via the third selection in the UI.
Game of the Edanas - Selection
Rules
  • Only the character that used the Edana Rising Token can enter, and you must meet the minimum AP & DP requirements for that castle.
    (For the current Edana, you must enter with the same character previously selected as Edana.)
  • The match is a best-of-three (first to 2 wins), with each round lasting up to 3 minutes.
  • Both participants spawn at fixed locations.
  • The Emergency Escape cooldown resets 30 seconds before each round starts.
  • If there is no clear winner at the end of a round, the winner is determined by remaining HP %.
    (If tied, priority goes to the challenger with higher AP & DP, then Level and EXP.)
  • If there is no Final Challenger, the current Edana will automatically retain their throne.
  • If there is no current Edana seated atop a throne, the final challenger standing becomes Edana.

 

Throne of Edana Rules & Notes
  • Matches will use the equipment currently equipped by each Adventurer. You cannot change your gear after entering the match. 
  • All matches are set during daytime hours (same as Guild League). 
  • There are no death penalties such as Combat EXP decrease or Crystal destruction during matches. 
  • During the 10-challenger battle, all participants will be displayed as “Challenger,” and chat will be disabled during matches. 
  • During the final challenger vs. Edana battle, all Family names will be visible. If you’re wearing a camouflage outfit, you’ll appear as "Unknown Adventurer."  
  • Upon entering the match location, all character skill cooldowns will be reset, as well as Black Spirit’s Rage and Emergency Escape cooldowns. 
  • After entering the match location and before the match begins, you cannot leave or change your assigned position. 
  • Pure Black Stone items cannot be used in the match location, and any active Pure Black Stone buffs will be removed upon entry. 
  • Consumable items can be used in the battle area, but items such as Pure Black Stone, Devil’s Elixir, Mermaid’s Tear, etc. are not allowed. Any buffs from these items will be removed when you enter. 
  • Equipment and Crystal Preset changes are not allowed during matches. Tamer class cannot ride Heuklang during matches. 
  • If you disconnect during a match, you will automatically be marked as defeated. 
    • If you reconnect before a round starts in the Edana selection match, you may still participate. 
      • However, if a round starts while you have not entered, you will automatically lose that round. 
  • If everyone left in the match falls at the same time, the winner is decided by who has the highest displayed AP and DP. If that's a tie, it goes to whoever has the higher level, and if that's still tied, the one with more EXP wins. 
  • During the 10-challenger battle, your guild members will appear in white on the minimap. Hovering over them will show "Challenger" instead of their Family name. 

 

Throne of Edana - How It Works

Game of the Edanas - Candidates Rules

1
The final 10 candidates must gather at the designated location by:
[NA] 00:10 (UTC) / 17:10 (PT) / 20:10 (ET)
[EU] 17:10 (UTC) / 19:10  (CEST) / 18:10 (CET)
(Anyone preparing for the battle cannot step outside the marked circle before the match starts.)


2
Once the battle begins, all finalists' Family names are shown as "Challenger."
The top UI displays each participant's class, level, and remaining time.

▲ The top UI shows class, level, and timer info.


▲ During the battle, Family names are hidden; all are displayed as "Challenger."

3
At 20:10, the countdown begins and the final showdown starts.


The battle is a free-for-all lasting up to 10 minutes, until only one candidate remains.
If you die during the battle, you are eliminated.

Upon death, you can choose [Spectator Mode] or [Exit]—if you exit, you'll return to where you entered.


4
Defeat every other challenger,
and you'll earn the right to face Edana as the final challenger.
 
Game of the Edanas - Selection Rules
1
The final challenger must wait at the designated location until
[NA] 00:30 (UTC) / 17:30 (PT) / 20:30 (ET)
[EU] 17:30 (UTC) / 19:30  (CEST) / 18:30 (CET)
(Just like before, you cannot step outside the marked circle before the match starts.)



2
The Game of the Edanas - Selection is a best-of-three, one-on-one duel.
The top of the screen displays the timer and the number of rounds won.


After each round, the UI shows whether you won or lost.

 

Edana's Privilages and Rewards

  • Adventurers chosen as Edana will enjoy the following privileges and rewards.
Edana's Privileges Details
No Karma Loss
  • Edana does not lose Karma when initiating forced PvP (Alt+C) against other adventurers within their domain.
    • However, adventurers attacked by Edana can counterattack.
  • Edana cannot use forced PvP on their guild, platoon, or party members.
Increased Monster Zone Drop Rate
  • Edana can activate the Edana's Blessing buff (Item Drop Rate +100%) for up to 1 hour, up to 10 times per week.
  • The Edana's Blessing buff UI will appear at the top of the screen when active.
    • This buff applies across all servers and stacks with Arsha server and Conquest Lord buffs, allowing a maximum of Item Drop Rate +500%.
  • The number of times you can use Edana’s Blessing resets whenever a new King of Edana is crowned or the current Edana’s term is renewed.
Edana's Blessing
Instant Revival Without Death Penalty
  • Edana can instantly resurrect without any death penalty when dying within their domain.
  • No death penalty applies within the domain, even if Edana's Karma is below zero.
Accumulated Tax Rewards
  • To enter Marni's Realm in Edana's domain, an entry scroll is required and can be purchased with Silver.
  • You can purchase a Marni’s Realm entry scroll for each castle from Failed Edana, who is located near the corresponding castle.
  • A portion of the price for each entry scroll is collected as tax, and only Edana can view the total amount of tax accumulated.
  • Accumulated taxes are automatically sent to the previous Edana's Black Spirit's Safe when Edana is replaced, and details are provided via in-game Mail (B).
    • If Edana retains their position for another term, one week's worth of taxes is automatically distributed.
  • Taxes are calculated based on a set base amount plus a portion of the price for each Marni’s Realm entry scroll. The total tax collected may differ depending on the Edania castle.
    • Aetherion Castle - Base amount: 3 billion Silver / Marni’s Realm Entry Scroll Price: 50 million Silver  / Tax Rate: 0.4%
    • Nymphamaré Castle - Base Amount: 5 billion Silver / Marni’s Realm Entry Scroll Price: 70 million Silver / Tax Rate: 0.3%
    • Orbita Castle - Base Amount: 8 billion Silver / Marni’s Realm Entry Scroll Price: 80 million Silver / Tax Rate: 0.25%
  • No taxes are accumulated in regions without the Edana.
  • Taxes are not collected for Marni’s Realm entry scrolls purchased by Edana.
Edana's Crown
  • Edana receives a crown matching the occupied Edania castle, delivered to the Hakinza Sanctuary Storage.
  • The crown is a temporary (7-day) item and can be equipped in the Pearl Outfit "Helmet" slot.
  • While wearing the crown, Edana can use World Chat without consuming Energy or needing a Megaphone.
  • In World, Server, and General Chat, Edana's messages display with a special icon and unique colors.
Crown of Azureach

Crown of Emeraltides
Crown of Amberwilds
Server Change Cooldown Removed,
Teleportation to Castle
  • Edana can freely change servers within their domain without any server change cooldown.
  • Edana can instantly move to their castle.
  • Note: This function cannot be used while trade items are in your Inventory (I).
Other
  • You can view the Family name of the Edana occupying each Edania castle from the World Map (M).
 
 
  • Defeat the Boss in Tenebraum Castle or Zephyros Castle to earn the right to challenge Edana, the ruler of each castle.
    • Every Sunday, the chosen Edana must defend their throne against other Adventurers. Through battles with challengers, a new Edana is decided.  
    • The Adventurer who ultimately claims the Throne of Edana will receive special privileges and rewards.
 
How to Enter
To enter, use the “Edana Rising Token - Ebonshade” or “Edana Rising Token - Crimsonroot,” which you’ll receive for completing each weekly Boss subjugation quest.  
 
Tenebraum Castle (Cartian): Edana Rising Token - Ebonshade
Zephyros Castle (Caphras): Edana Rising Token - Crimsonroot

 

Entry Requirements
Tenebraum Castle (Cartian): AP 390+, DP 450+, and “red grade” gear equipped  
Zephyros Castle (Caphras): AP 395+, DP 460+, and “red grade” gear equipped

* You can enter only if you have at least "red grade" gear (weapons, defense gear, accessories) equipped, excluding artifacts and alchemy stones.
Edana's Privileges
- Accumulated Tax Rewards
 
Tenebraum Castle
Base Amount: 10 billion Silver / Marni’s Realm Entry Scroll: 90 million Silver / Tax Rate: 0.25%

Zephyros Castle
Base Amount: 15 billion Silver / Marni’s Realm Entry Scroll: 100 million Silver / Tax Rate: 0.2%
Edana's Privileges
- Edana’s Crown
▲ Crown of Ebonshade (Tenebraum Castle Edana)
▲ Crown of Crimsonroot (Zephyros Castle Edana)
 
 
We're making a few changes to the Throne of Edana content, especially in regards to the Final Challenger determined in each castle of Edania. First, to give adventurers more time to plan their participation, we’re extending both the registration period and the validity period for Edana Rising Tokens. We've also adjusted some settings related to the dark fog to encourage more dynamic combat on the battlefield. Finally, the battlefield location for the Throne of Edana in Orbita Castle has been changed.            
  • Changed the challenger's application period as follows:
Region
Before After
NA Wed 17:00 - Sun 17:00 (PT)
Wed 20:00 - Sun 20:00 (ET)
Thu 00:00 - Mon 00:00 (UTC)
Mon 00:00 - Sun 00:00 (PT)
Mon 03:00 - Sun 03:00 (ET)
Mon 07:00 - Sun 07:00 (UTC)
EU Thu 00:00 - Sun 17:00 (UTC)
Thu 02:00 - Sun 19:00 (CET/CEST)
Sun 22:00 - Sat 22:00 (UTC)
Mon 00:00 - Sun 00:00 (CET/CEST)