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Horizon Walker changes
◈ July 16 Maintenance Patch Notes
● Maintenance Time: 09:00 ~ 12:00 (KST)
● Patch Details
◆ Event: Where White Waves Wash Ashore – Part 1
ㆍEvent Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) before maintenance
① Event Stages
Complete stages by fulfilling their clear conditions to earn a variety of rewards.
Event stages can be replayed repeatedly to obtain repeat rewards.
② Event Missions
Event Pass EXP can only be earned through daily event missions.
③ Event Achievements
Earn Event Tokens by completing achievements.
④ Event Attendance
Receive rewards based on your login days.
⑤ Exchange Shop
Exchange Event Tokens for various items.
⑥ Defense Operation
Participate in the event-exclusive Defense Operation.
Three Defense Operation stages are available.
Protect the designated Assets until Round 5.
Enemy waves will be summoned at the start of each of your turns.
⑦ Minigame
A limited-time minigame will be available during the event.
Matching identical Vanguards causes them to merge into a stronger Vanguard.
Position your Vanguards strategically to create chain merges.
The game ends if any Vanguard crosses the upper boundary..
Earn Event Tokens based on your final score and exchange them for rewards.
◆ New Demi-God Ascension
Maximilia gains access to a new Demi-God potential.
| Skill | Spearhead's Gleam (Passive) |
| Description | - When [Sunder Strike] successfully reduces an enemy's AP, restores AP to all allies equal to the amount reduced by [Sunder Strike].(This AP restoration effect can trigger up to N times per round.)- Upon successfully Blocking, immediately gains N Counterattack opportunity.- Block Chance increases by N% of Crit Rate.- Crit DMG increases by N% of Crit Rate.- The [Guard] effect from 'Sovereign's Protection' also applies to yourself.- Enables the use of [Resolve].* [Resolve]: For NR, SPD increases by N% and Melee ATK increases by N%.While this effect is active, Guardian Barrier cannot be used.Gap Stab is replaced with Spatial Rend.* [Spatial Rend]: Consumes N AP to attack enemies within a Nm, N° fan-shaped area, dealing Slash DMG equal to N% of Melee ATK. |
◆ New Vanguard: Ahram
ㆍRank : EX
ㆍCost : 4
ㆍClasses : Command Officer / Grand Strategist / Supreme Commander
▶ Special Trait
Combat Readiness
Ranged ATK +20%
MAX HP -10%
▶ Personal Trait
Orkean Combat Support
When [Issue Orders] is activated, Orkean allies gain special effects.
Nari: Performs a Support Attack using [Piercing Aether Bullet].
Juha: Performs a Support Attack using [Military Shooting], then performs an additional Reaction using [Military Shooting].
| Class | Skill | Description |
| Command Officer | Sidearm Draw & Fire (Active) | - Fires a pistol at the enemy.- Deals Pierce DMG equal to N% of Ranged ATK. |
| Issue Orders (Passive) | - When Ahram attacks an enemy, allies perform Support Attacks against that target. | |
| Grand Strategist | Wide-Area Suppression (Active) | - Unleashes a barrage of pistol fire to suppress multiple enemies.- Deals N% of Ranged ATK as Pierce DMG and applies [Suppression] to targets hit for NR.* [Suppression]: Reduces the target's Pierce DEF and Evasion by N% of Ahram's Ranged ATK, and prevents them from Blocking or Counterattacking. |
| Rallying Cry (Passive) | - At the start of battle, allies' Ranged ATK increases by N%. | |
| Supreme Commander | Theater Control (Active) | - Using this skill grants 1 [Extra Action], allowing you to choose one of the following skills: [Fight On], [Assault Formation], or [Defense Formation].- Only one command can be active at a time. [Theater Control] is treated as a Standby skill.* [Fight On]: Allies other than yourself gain N AP and N% SPD. At the end of the turn this effect is activated, they recover N % of the AP spent on movement, then [Fight On] is removed. When [Fight On] expires, NAP and N% SPD are lost. The effects of [Fight On] can only be applied N times per round.* [Assault Formation]: For NR, allies other than yourself gain Ranged ATK equal to N% of Ahram's Ranged ATK, and Pierce Boost increases by N%.* [Defense Formation]: For NR, allies other than yourself gain All DEF equal to N% of Ahram's Ranged ATK and have their Weak Point removed. In addition, at the start of each turn, they recover HP equal to N% of Ahram's Ranged ATK. |
| Overwhelming Command (Passive) | - At the start of battle, increases the Support Attack DMG of allies other than yourself by N%. |
◆ New Weapon: Ruthless Judgment
ㆍRank: EX
ㆍType: Dual Pistols
ㆍATK Type: Ranged ATK
ㆍWeapon Effects
① [Focused Target]
During battle, your Ranged ATK increases by N%. Additionally, at the start of battle, gain NAP.
② [Ahram Signature: Tactical Encouragement]
At the start of battle, grants allies [Tactical Offensive Formation].
[Tactical Offensive Formation]: When it is not the target's turn, Crit DMG and Pierce Boost increase by N%.
◆ New Costumes
▶ Ahram – Beach Combat Protocol
ㆍA new Vanguard costume for Ahram has been added.
ㆍObtainable through the White Trigger Ahram Pass.
Limited-time Pass costumes will be sold in the Shop after a set period following the Pass.
▶ Maximilia - Sunlit Sea Rose
ㆍA new Vanguard costume for Maximilia has been added.
ㆍObtainable through the Event Shop.
▶ Human God – Midsummer Human God
ㆍA new costume for the Human God has been added.
ㆍAvailable in the Costume Shop.
Available at 60% off until Aug 13, 2026.
◆ Special Search Updates
ㆍThe following Special Searches have ended: Flame Elemental / Vulkanus.
ㆍThese banners will remain visible for one additional week with the FairyNet Search button removed.
ㆍ2 Special Searches begin: White Trigger Ahram / Ruthless Judgment
Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Aug 13, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
ㆍ2 Rerun Searches begin: Apostolic Majesty, Maximilia / Kaiserstolz
Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
ㆍThe following Rerun Searches will continue: Steelshot / Zamiel
Period: Jul 2, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
◆ New Affection Event Update
ㆍ'Ahram's Affection Event Story has been added.
ㆍFive new traits corresponding to Affection Levels 1–5 have been added.
ㆍMassage Room, Bath, and Bedroom Affection Events have been added.
◆ New Vanguard Growth Support Event
ㆍComplete objectives such as leveling up Vanguards, promoting them, and enhancing their skills to unlock rewards.
ㆍComplete Bingo lines by fulfilling the objectives to earn additional rewards.
ㆍEvent Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Aug 27, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
◆ Limited-Time Event
ㆍA new 7-Day Login Event, White Trigger Ahram, begins.
ㆍEvent Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
◆ New Pass: White Trigger Ahram Pass
ㆍThe new White Trigger Ahram Pass begins.
ㆍEarn a limited-time costume and Extercium through the Pass.
ㆍPass Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Aug 13, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST
◆ New Pass: Summer Beach Sanctuary Pass
ㆍThe new Summer Beach Sanctuary Pass begins.
ㆍEarn limited-time Sanctuary backgrounds and various rewards through the Pass.
ㆍPass Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Sep 24, 2026 (Thu) 07:00 KST
Limited-time Sanctuary backgrounds will be sold in the Shop after a set period following the end of the Pass.
◆ Shop – New Products
New Packages Added to the Shop
① Ahram Ascension Bundle
Ahram's Future Crystals ×81, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×20
Appears as a popup product upon Vanguard acquisition.
② Ruthless Judgment Overclock Bundle
Ruthless Judgment×1, Large Rift Stone Box ×20
Appears as a popup product upon Weapon acquisition.
Limited-Time Bundles Added
① Featured Special Recruitment Bundle
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×10, EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×1
② Featured Recruitment Gift Bundle
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×5, Brilliant Gift Box ×5
③ Featured Ultra Special Recruit Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×20, EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×2
④ Summer Workshop Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×2, FairyNet Multi-Search Ticket ×3
⑤ Summer Workshop Special Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×3, FairyNet Multi-Search Ticket ×7
⑥ Summer Workshop EX Contract Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×3, S-Rank Contract Ticket ×4, A-Rank Contract Ticket ×7
⑦ Summer Workshop EX Contract Special Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×6, S-Rank Contract Ticket ×9, A-Rank Contract Ticket ×15
⑧ Affinity Boost Pack (Purchase Limit: 2)
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
Brilliant Gift Box ×15, Luxurious Gift Box ×10, Ordinary Gift Box ×10
⑨ Guaranteed Affinity Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
Brilliant Gift Box ×36, Luxurious Gift Box ×20, Ordinary Gift Box ×20
⑩ All-in-One Vanguard Growth Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
Skill Level-Up Selection Box ×5, Brilliant Gift Box ×10, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×30
⑪ All-in-One Weapon Growth Pack
Sale Period: Jul 16, 2026 (Thu) after maintenance ~ Jul 30, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 KST
Large Rift Stone Box ×30, 500,000 Credits
Special Discount Period Ends
The following products will return to their regular prices after the special promotion ends.
① New Beginnings Equipment Pack
Start SS Weapon Crystal Ball x1, Start SS Stigma Selection Box x4
② New Beginnings Yeon Chae-young Pack
Yeon Chae-young’s Future Crystals x81, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box x10
③ New Beginnings Guaranteed EX Weapon Pack
EX Origin Weapon Crystal Ball x1, Large Riftstone Box x10
④ New Beginnings Costume Discount Bundle
One costume of your choice from the available selection, Extercium ×100, 220,000 Credits
Package Discounts End
① Newbie's Top Pick Package
225 Extercium → 300 Extercium
② Veteran's Top Pick Package
900 Extercium → 1,200 Extercium
③ Pro's Top Pick Package
1,800 Extercium → 2,400 Extercium
Kalma – Collar of Burning Submission has been added to the Costume Shop.
◆ Improvements
Added a shortcut that allows players to immediately access relevant growth systems after being defeated in battle..
When tapping an Affection Event stage that is still locked, the unlock requirements will now be displayed via a system message.
Equipment enhancement now displays both your current Credit balance and the Credits required for enhancement.
The Vanguard Info screen now displays skills obtainable through class advancement in a locked state (excluding Mercenaries).
When gifting a costume you already own, a confirmation popup explaining that Affection will increase will now be displayed before the gift is sent.
The display duration of the New Beginnings Costume Discount Bundle has been increased from 1 hour to 3 hours.
◆ Bug Fixes
Added a Help button to the Human God Info screen explaining the Human God leveling system.
Fixed an issue where summoned monsters were not affected by Aura effects.
Corrected a typo in the Path to the Divine Throne skill Radiant Projection: Duty of the Divine Sovereign.
Fixed an issue where Duty of the Divine Sovereign was missing its Purify effect.
Fixed an issue in the Special Operation Eerie Beachside Escapade – Take Out the Small Fry First! where the boss Frenzied Deepkin Colossus did not die 4 turns after its HP was reduced to 1.
Fixed an issue in the Special Operation Eerie Beachside Escapade – Take Out the Small Fry First! where the boss Frenzied Deepkin Colossus could have its HP reduced to 1 while ignoring its HP threshold effects at 75%, 50%, and 25%.
Fixed an issue where Vlissing did not receive the Clean Flow effect when using Flooding Flow.
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