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March 17 Update Patch Notes

New Content & Expansions New Limited Hero: Ryun New Hero 'Ryun' has been added. ​With her wings unfurled, the leader of the Heaven’s Fall Cult makes her appearance.

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What changed

5 fixes20 additions46 changes4 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • UI and audio
  • Store
  • Balance
  • Fixes
addedNew Content & ExpansionsNew Limited Hero: Ryun
addedNew Content & ExpansionsNew Hero 'Ryun' has been added.
addedNew Content & ExpansionsRyun’s Chronicle 'The First Experiment' has been added.
addedNew Content & ExpansionsRyun’s Chain Effect [Umbral Burst] has been added.
changedNew Content & ExpansionsThe event lobby entrance video has been changed to Ryun.
addedNew Content & ExpansionsRyun is also added into the “Full Roster of Limted Hero Recruitment” pool.

Blade & Soul Heroes changes

addedNew Limited Hero: Ryun
addedNew Hero 'Ryun' has been added.
addedRyun’s Chronicle 'The First Experiment' has been added.
addedRyun’s Chain Effect [Umbral Burst] has been added.
changedThe event lobby entrance video has been changed to Ryun.

New Content & Expansions

New Limited Hero: Ryun

New Hero 'Ryun' has been added.

​With her wings unfurled, the leader of the Heaven’s Fall Cult makes her appearance.

The true purpose and identity of this woman, one of the Four Wings who serves Yi Chun, remain unknown.

Meet Ryun, the Twisted Tyrant, who seeks to seize the world through countless experiments and schemes.

​​[Go to Ryun Limited Recruitment]

  • Ryun’s Chronicle 'The First Experiment' has been added.

  • Ryun’s Chain Effect [Umbral Burst] has been added.

  • The event lobby entrance video has been changed to Ryun.

  • Ryun is also added into the “Full Roster of Limted Hero Recruitment” pool.

New Tactical Trial

New Tactical Trial “Ancient Gatekeeper”, “Lord of the Sanctum”, “Frost Fox Den” has been added.

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  • The new Tactical Trials will rotate every week along with the other Tactical Trials.

  • With the addition of a new Tactical Trial group, a total of three Tactical Trial groups will now appear simultaneously. Defeat them all to earn greater rewards!

Content & System Improvements

  1. New Difficulty for Raid Battle: Sul Yacha

  • The Hard difficulty has been added for the Raid Battle ‘Sul Yacha'. Take on the new challenge!

  1. Training Altar Max Level Expansion

  • The Max Level for Training Altar has been increased to 30.

  1. New Boon Cards

  • New Boon Cards for Ryun and Guri have been added.

Ryun Boon Card: Dark Night Encroachment
[Field]The Umbral Burst effect changes to the Shattering Dark Chi effect.For the duration, reduces the target’s Elemental Resistance. Additionally, when the target is hit by Elemental Effects, deals a proportion of Attack Power as damage to enemies around the target.[Tactics]The Umbral Burst effect changes to the Shattering Dark Chi effect.Reduces Defense Protection Rate. When hit by Elemental Effects, takes a proportion of the caster’s Attack Power as damage. Additionally, when hit by Elemental Effects, there is a chance to inflict Silence for a set duration.
Guri Boon Card: Ancient Design
[Field]The Automaton Research effect is changed as follows.Grants immunity to Elemental Effects for a set duration. Additionally, removes all Debuffs, and grants a Shield proportional to the HP and the number of Debuffs removed. (Up to 3 Debuffs removed)[Tactics]The Automaton Research effect is changed as follows.All inflicted Elemental Effects are removed, and becomes immune to Elemental Effects for the duration. Additionally, grants a Shield proportional to the caster’s HP.

Content & System Improvements

Dungeon Dash: Hall of Challenge Season Change

The Season Buff for Dungeon Dash: Hall of Challenge has been changed.

  • The Attack Power of all Heroes is increased.

Early-game Scenario Change

The early-game scenario will be revamped to provide a more immersive starting experience.

  • New players will experience the game through the newly revamped early-game scenario.

Newbie Support Lobby

Newbie Support Lobby, where you can view all the benefits of the Newbie System in one place, has been added.

  • You can check all available benefits at once through the Newbie Support Lobby.

  • The entry point for the existing Heroes Log has been moved inside the Newbie Support Lobby, and related tutorials have been updated accordingly.

Party Mercenary

AI Party Mercenaries have been added to assist with early-game content where party matching may be difficult. - AI Party Mercenary support system has been added to Boss Trial (Party) Boss Gwon and Noxious Specter, as well as the Raid Battle Boss Kairam.

  • After creating a World Party, you can recruit mercenaries using the [Recruit Mercenary] button in the party member list. Up to 3 mercenaries can be recruited.

Exchange Shop

Prices have been reduced and purchase limits removed for certain exchange shops.

  • The purchase prices of certain items in the Guild Coin, Victory Token, Battle Token, Infinity Token, and Newbie Exchange Shops have been reduced, and purchase limits have been removed.

Showdown Season Buff

Season buffs for Showdown have been adjusted to provide a more stable PvP experience.

  • The Critical Damage Increase and AoE Damage Reduction buffs have been removed.

  • The Single-hit Damage Reduction and All Attribute Additional Damage Reduction buffs have been reduced.

  • PvP Damage Reduction and HP Increase buffs have been added.

Additional Updates

Additional Changes

  • A Contribute All feature for Divine Idol has been added. You can progress each tab by using available materials.

  • A Real-Time Simulation Tactics Battle feature has been added. You can now compete against other Heroes in real time.

  • The character models of Ryun, Yumha, Poharan, and Sun Yuna have been updated to a more cartoon-style design.

  • Field Boss participation rewards can now be obtained repeatedly regardless of reward limits. Accordingly, the range of existing ranking rewards has also been expanded and adjusted.

  • Day-of-the-week indicators have been removed from Arena schedule display for improved clarity. (The schedule remains the same every day.)

  • Cut-in effects that appear when using Chain Effects, Ultimate Sacred Skills, Guardians, and Boon Cards have been improved for better visibility.

  • The option to toggle Cut-in effects has been moved from [Options - Graphics] to [Options - Game].

Bug Fixes

The following bugs have been resolved. We will continue to strive for a more stable service.

  • Fixed an issue where the client would close when using the Legendary Guardian 10% Attempt Ticket.

  • Fixed an issue where the camera would behave abnormally when Ryu Ara dies from reflected damage after using her Ultimate Skill in Showdown.

  • Fixed an issue where a message indicating Fusion was not possible would not appear when attempting to use the Fuse All feature with a full inventory.

  • Fixed an issue where the sorting criteria would reset when leveling up Guardians.

  • Fixed an issue where HP values were displayed incorrectly in the Guardian Level Up UI.

New Events

Wonchuri’s Fishing King Qualifier

■ Event Period: After maintenance on 3/17/2026 - Before maintenance 6/17/2026 02:30 (PST)

■ How to join: Event Lobby > Wonchuri’s Fishing King Qualifier

■ Event Guide

  • Compete in the fishing tournament hosted by Wonchuri and earn Divine Gems!

Guri’s Routine Maintenance

■ Event Period: After maintenance on 3/17/2026 - Before maintenance 6/17/2026 02:30 (PST)

■ How to join: Event Lobby > Guri’s Routine Maintenance

■ Event Guide

  • Collect energy crystals with Guri’s drones and earn Divine Gems!

Field Boss Challenge

■ Event Period: After maintenance on 3/17/2026 - Before maintenance 6/17/2026 02:30 (PST)

■ How to join: Event Lobby > Field Boss Challenge

■ Event Guide

Wu Fu
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  • Defeat Wu Fu that appears at the designated time in Songshu Isle.

  • Defeat Wu Fu to obtain Wheel of Fate Tickets based on your contribution.

  • Wheel of Fate Tickets can be used to spin the Wheel of Fate located in Moonshadow Village.

  • Each time you use a ticket to spin the Wheel, you will receive rewards — and earn special rewards based on the total number of spins.

  • Wu Fu appears up to 8 times per day at designated times.

Field Boss Spawn Time (PST)
01:0004:0007:0010:0013:0016:0019:0022:00

■ Notes

  • When claiming rewards, you have a set chance to receive each item.

  • Select the Wheel of Fate and use the Probability button to see detailed probabilities.

  • Event content and schedule are subject to change.

Hidden Dragons’ Special Request

■ Event Period: After maintenance on 3/17/2026 - Before maintenance 6/17/2026 02:30 (PST)

■ How to join: Event Lobby > Hidden Dragons’ Special Request

■ Event Guide

  • Complete special requests to earn even more special rewards!

■ Event Rewards

RewardQuantity
Golden Chest III1

​- For detailed probabilities, go to Event Lobby > Valentine Special Request

Source

Steam News / 17 March 2026

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