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changedOlvia Academy Class 1 Term0 - 99 CP: +150% * 100 - 199 CP: +100% * 200 - 249 CP: +50% * Buffs stack with Hot Time bonuses from each server.
changedOlvia Academy Class 1 TermIn addition to the rewards above, you can also obtain various items such as Patrigio's Pocket Watch and Marni's Unstable Fuel.
changedOlvia Academy Enrollment ChallengeJan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance - Feb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
changedComplete the enrollment quest & Combat Course and get Caphras Stones via Challenge (Y).Each Challenge (Y) is available once per Family.
changed▼▲ Challenges will only appear after you complete the corresponding quest. If the challenge does not appear after completing the quest, go to the Character Selection screen and reconnect.
changedAvailable as Class 1 Silver items to celebrate the grand opening! Grab any Academy Pass for just 100 Silver each at the Pearl Shop (F3).Purchasing each Life Skill’s Olvia Academy Pass in the Pearl Shop unlocks Pass Rewards. * Achievable levels may vary depending on your current Life Skill levels. * Each Academy Pass can be purchased once per Family.
Class 1 – Now Accepting!
| ✅ | Looking for a fast, reliable way to grow stronger post-Season? |
| ✅ | Wondering how to better your gear to enter higher-tier monster zones? |
| ✅ | Curious about Life Skills and content beyond combat? |
Enroll Now!
Olvia Academy Class 1 Term
- CosmeticJan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenanceApr 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Admissions close after the Apr 9, 2026 (Thu) maintenance
The road beyond Season can be fraught with questions. To steer you true, Olvia Academy has thrown open its doors. Covering everything from combat basics to various Life Skills! With fellow Class 1 students, take your first bold step toward greatness. "Olvium, Frontia!"
| Olvia Academy Video Guide |
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| Introduction |
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| Steam post image |
| Academy Organization Chart |
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| Enrollment Info / Curriculum & Rewards / Q&A | ||
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| Requirements |
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| Lv. 60+ Character |
| How to Enroll |
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| ① Log in with any Lv. 60+ character from your Family. ② Press the Olvia Academy Emblem Steam post image displayed on the left of your minimap, then use “Navigate.” ③ Speak with Emma Bartali, Head of Admissions, and accept the quest to proceed. * You must have “General” Quest type toggled on. |
| Enrollment Rewards |
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| Steam post image |
Upon enrolling, you will also receive the title: Olvia Academy Class 1.
| Welcome Gift #1 | Welcome Gift #2 |
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| Academia Outfit Box Claim your class-appropriate Academia Outfit Set and join the ceremony in style! | [Academy] Olvia Academy Coin The coin is a special currency for Academy students. Exchange it for various items via Manage Currency. |
| Coin Exchangeables | ||
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| Item Name | Item Name | Item Name |
| Choose Your Rare Hammer Box | Advice of Valks (+250) | Advice of Valks (+200) |
| [Academy] Choose Your Adventurer’s Life Starter Box | Obsidian Hammer | Mythical Censer |
| Atanis’ Element x6 Exchange for Ornette’s/Odore’s Spirit Essence materials | Cup Crafting Box | Desperate Crystal of Origin |
| Embers of the Primordial x5 "Sovereign Weapon” material | Caphras Stone x300 | Essence of Dawn x10 |
| Embers of Despair x10 "Fallen God’s Armor” material | Sharp Black Crystal Shard x50 | Black Gem x100 |
| Embers of Frost x10 "Labreska’s Helmet” material | Rebellious Spirit Crystal | Mass of Pure Magic x10 |
| Embers of Resonance x10 "Ator’s Shoes” material | Old Moon Alchemy Catalyst | Cron Stone |
| Embers of Hongik x50 "Dahn's Gloves” material | Gold Bar 10G x3 |
| Special Buffs to Celebrate the Academy | |||
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| For the duration of Class 1’s term, the following buff effects are applied server-wide. | |||
| 200% Combat EXP | 100% Skill EXP | 150% Contribution EXP (based on CP)* | 100% Life EXP (below Artisan 1) |
- Cosmetic0 - 99 CP: +150% * 100199 CP: +100% * 200 - 249 CP: +50% * Buffs stack with Hot Time bonuses from each server.
| Family Reward - Combat | ||
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| Choose Your PEN (V) Blackstar Weapon Box | Darkstar Black Stone | Cron Stone x6,000 |
| Choose Your PEN (V) Boss Defense Gear Box | Obsidian Hammer | Advice of Valks (+250) |
The rewards are available once per Family.
| Darkstar Black Stone An item used to perform guaranteed enhancement on Blackstar weapons to PEN (V). |
| Obsidian Hammer An item that grants level protection for Blackstar weapons upon a failed PEN (V) enhancement attempt. |
In addition to the rewards above, you can also obtain various items such as Patrigio's Pocket Watch and Marni's Unstable Fuel.
| Family Reward - Life Skill | ||
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| Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Clothes * x1 per completed Life Skill category | Cron Stone x9,000 * x1,000 per completed Life Skill category | Choose Your Floramos Accessory Box x2 |
| Blue Grade TRI (III) Life Tools * x1 per completed Life Skill category | Concentrated Magical Black Stone | Concentrated Magical Black Gem |
Rewards vary depending on the categories completed.
Olvia Academy Enrollment Challenge
- CosmeticJan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenanceFeb 5, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Complete the enrollment quest & Combat Course and get Caphras Stones via Challenge (Y).
Each Challenge (Y) is available once per Family.
| Challenge Objective | Reward |
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| Complete "[Olvia Academy] Your First Steps In" | Caphras Stone x500 |
| Complete "[Combat Course] Course Completed” | Caphras Stone x1,000 |
📢How to Enroll in Olvia Academy ① Log in with a character at Lv. 60 or higher in your Family. ② Click the Olvia Academy icon on the left of your minimap and use Navigate. ③ Make sure the "General" quest type is enabled.
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▲ Challenges will only appear after you complete the corresponding quest. If the challenge does not appear after completing the quest, go to the Character Selection screen and reconnect.
Olvia Academy Open with Academy Passes
- CosmeticJan 22, 2026 (Thu) after maintenanceApr 16, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
Available as Class 1 Silver items to celebrate the grand opening! Grab any Academy Pass for just 100 Silver each at the Pearl Shop (F3).
| [Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing/Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter] Based on a starting level of Beginner 1 (0.00%) before enrollment: | |
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| Claim all Academy Pass [Rewards] only | Claim all Academy Pass [Rewards] + [Pass Rewards] |
| [Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing] Reach Artisan 5 | [Gathering/Fishing/Hunting/Cooking/Alchemy/Processing] Reach Master 1 |
| [Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter] Reach Skilled 5 | [Training/Farming/Sailing/Barter] Reach Professional 1 |
Purchasing each Life Skill’s Olvia Academy Pass in the Pearl Shop unlocks Pass Rewards. * Achievable levels may vary depending on your current Life Skill levels. * Each Academy Pass can be purchased once per Family.
| How to Check |
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| ① Click the Olvia Academy icon to the left of the minimap. |
| ② In the Olvia Academy UI, click the banner on the right to open the Academy Pass UI. |
| ③ In the Academy Pass UI, claim Rewards and Pass Rewards for each Life Skill. |
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