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- Events
changedGet "[Event] Mysterious Ore" through PvE or Mining during the event period.[Event] Mysterious Ore is affected by your Item Drop Rate during PvE.
addedQuest DetailsYou can find these under Quests (O) - New, and each quest can be completed once per Family. *These quests can only be completed using the [Event] Mysterious Ore item, and you can select and obtain 1 of the available rewards.
changedSubjugation Rewards Learn More!
changedTake part in Node Wars and earn personal/guild (alliance) rewards for every battle you join!Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
changedTake part in Node Wars and earn personal/guild (alliance) rewards for every battle you join!Up to 27B Silver per person, up to 3,600 Cron Stones for guild (alliance) members
changedIncreased Node War rewards & revamped Resplendent Medal of Honor! Head to Node Wars now. Learn More!
Check out this week's new events!
[PvE/Mining] Dalishain's Research
Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Get "[Event] Mysterious Ore" through PvE or Mining during the event period.
| Steam post image | Obtained via PvE/Mining! [Event] Mysterious Ore * It will be removed during the Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) maintenance. |
[Event] Mysterious Ore is affected by your Item Drop Rate during PvE.
Right-click to use Steam post image [Event] Mysterious Ore and get crystals and various items!
Guaranteed
| Use [Event] Mysterious Ore to receive all of the following: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam post image [Guaranteed] Trace of Nature x5-10 | Steam post image [Guaranteed] Platinum Ore x10-20 | Steam post image [Guaranteed] Sharp Black Crystal Shard x1-3 | Steam post image [Guaranteed] Rough Stone x50-100 |
Chance-based
| Use [Event] Mysterious Ore to receive the following at a set probability: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam post image Rebellious Spirit Crystal | Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Macalod | Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Hoom | Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Gervish |
| Dark Red Fang Crystal - Valor | Dark Red Fang Crystal - Armor | Awakened Spirit's Crystal | Valtarra Spirit's Crystal |
| Black Spirit Crystal | Resplendent Lightstone of Fire | Resplendent Lightstone of Earth | Resplendent Lightstone of Wind |
Hand over 10 [Event] Mysterious Ores to “Wandering Alchemist” Dalishain in town for a guaranteed Crystal!
| Go to Menu - Function - Find NPC Search for “Wandering Alchemist” Dalishain |
Quest Details
| Quest | Objective | Reward (Select 1) |
|---|---|---|
| [Event] Dalishain's Mysterious Ore Research I | Hand over [Event] Mysterious Ore x10 | Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Macalod Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Hoom Ultimate Combined Magic Crystal - Gervish |
| [Event] Dalishain's Mysterious Ore Research II | Crystal of Stalwart Fortitude Crystal of Dogged Patience Crystal of Unyielding Spirit | |
| [Event] Dalishain's Mysterious Ore Research III | Crystal of Frozen Bitterness Crystal of Brutal Decimation Crystal of Mysterious Darkness |
You can find these under Quests (O) - New, and each quest can be completed once per Family. *These quests can only be completed using the [Event] Mysterious Ore item, and you can select and obtain 1 of the available rewards.
Defeat Vell/Garmoth for 2 Bundles!
Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Jan 29, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Defeat Vell/Garmoth and claim extra reward bundles during the event period!
Vell/Garmoth Subjugation
| Defeat “The Heart of the Ocean” Vell Vell Reward Bundle (Advanced/Intermediate) x2 by default! |
| Defeat Crimson Dragon Garmoth Complete the event quest to get an additional Garmoth's Roaring Reward Bundle. |
Subjugation Rewards
| [Double on Subjugation] Vell Reward Bundle (Advanced/Intermediate) |
| [+1 more via quest] Garmoth's Roaring Reward Bundle |
Join Node Wars with Your Guild!
Take part in Node Wars and earn personal/guild (alliance) rewards for every battle you join!
Jan 15, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Up to 27B Silver per person, up to 3,600 Cron Stones for guild (alliance) members
Get personal & guild (alliance) rewards during weekly maintenance based on how many Node Wars you participated in.
| Personal Participation Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| [Balenos & Serendia] 800,000,000 Silver | [Mediah & Valencia] 1,200,000,000 Silver | [Calpheon & Kamasylvia] 1,500,000,000 Silver |
| Guild (Alliance) Participation Reward |
|---|
| [Guild (Alliance) Participation x1] Cron Stone x200 |
Increased Node War rewards & revamped Resplendent Medal of Honor! Head to Node Wars now.
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