Hello. Ragnarok Online Zero adventurers, this is the Zero Team of RO1 Studio.
We sincerely apologize for failing to keep the schedule we previously announced through the developer's note, and for having to bring you news of a delay.
While the Zero Team was discussing which areas need improvement and which content should be maintained, we also repeatedly held in-depth discussions about the game's concept and the direction we should move forward with, which caused development to be significantly delayed.
The conclusion we reached was the concept that 'the game begins at max level.' The idea is to lower the entry barrier by naturally guiding players to learn the game and grow their characters by following the story through episodes upon initial entry, and then to provide fun through various content after reaching max level.
However, since the matters currently being discussed present a major direction for Zero, we determined that it was necessary to hear the opinions of adventurers before applying them to the live server, and so we are preparing the Sakray server.
Please try it out on Sakray and give us plenty of feedback.
1. Sakray Server Operation
The Zero development team is planning to operate the Sakray server in order to stably apply the updates scheduled for Q3 and to gather feedback from users.
We plan to open the Sakray server in August 2022 and update it with the following content.
For a smooth testing environment, we plan to provide adventurers with the ability to test using their live server characters along with the equipment and various items owned by those characters.
- Pre-Rebirth experience adjustment and episode improvements
- Fever Dungeon update
- Gunslinger/Rebellion update
- Convenience improvements and new system updates
In addition to the items scheduled for Q2, we are also working on applying to Zero the convenience improvements and new systems that have already been developed in Ragnarok Online but have not yet been applied to Zero, for Q3. We will provide further details on the newly added content through the Q3 developer's note and Sakray announcements.
2. Sakray Server Update
2-1. Episode Revamp
Based on the original episodes, we plan to readjust the overall level design of Episode 1 so that Zero's own story unfolds and adventurers can enjoy the game together with the story.
Previously, the main episode could only be played once regardless of Pre-Rebirth or Rebirth status, but with this revamp, it can now be progressed separately for Pre-Rebirth and Rebirth.
For Pre-Rebirth, as before, players can progress up to level 99 using the episode alone, and for Rebirth, quest reward experience will be adjusted so that players can progress up to level 150.
Additionally, it will be modified so that second job change can be done more easily through Sahario.
- Main episode can now be progressed separately for both Pre-Rebirth and Rebirth
[Iris]
Haa, what should I do about this? I went out to find the missing Heleise, and it seems Herr found out and came back too, I think I've caused another problem, haven't I?
[Iris] I think I've really messed something up. I went out looking for Hereis, and I came back having lost Heyongdo…… It feels like something like this has happened before, and it also feels like I had a dream. I think this is what they call déjà vu.
Next
- Adjustment of playable levels for quests in each chapter
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | Existing Level Limit | Pre-Rebirth Level Limit | Rebirth Level Limit | Extended Job Level Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Missing Sea Dragon Sword Incident | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | The Missing Persons Incident | X | X | X | X |
| 3 | Royal Palace Investigation Team | X | X | X | X |
| 4 | The Enemy Who Infiltrated the Royal Palace | X | X | X | X |
| 5 | The Missing Magician Incident | 35 | 35 | 53 | 53 |
| 6 | Monster Subjugation Squad | 42 | 41 | 62 | 62 |
| 7 | Merchant Guild Leader Rescue Operation | 46 | 46 | 70 | 70 |
| 8 | Assassin Guild Raid Incident | 50 | 50 | 76 | 76 |
| 9 | Comodo Plague | 57 | 56 | 85 | 85 |
| 10 | The Missing Children | 70 | 64 | 97 | 99 |
| 11 | Whereabouts of the Children | X | X | X | X |
| 12 | Border City Al De Baran | 82 | 78 | 118 | 118 |
| 13 | The Truth Behind the Missing Persons Incident | 88 | 86 | 130 | 130 |
| 14 | The Temple of Odin | 94 | 95 | 144 | 144 |
2-2. Pre-Rebirth Base Experience Adjustment
We plan to ease the base experience of the Pre-Rebirth section, which had been set the same as the Rebirth section. We are adjusting this with the goal of allowing players to quickly break through the Pre-Rebirth section and smoothly move on to Rebirth.
| Level | Before Revision
base exp | After Revision base exp | |---|---|---| | 1 | 0 | 0 | | 2 | 4743 | 3795 | | 3 | 5083 | 4067 | | 4 | 5447 | 4358 | | 5 | 5838 | 4671 | | 6 | 6257 | 5006 | | 7 | 6706 | 5365 | | 8 | 7187 | 5750 | | 9 | 7703 | 6163 | | 10 | 8256 | 6605 | | 11 | 8848 | 7079 | | 12 | 9483 | 7587 | | 13 | 10163 | 8131 | | 14 | 10892 | 8714 | | 15 | 11674 | 9340 | | 16 | 12512 | 10010 | | 17 | 13410 | 10728 | | 18 | 14372 | 11498 | | 19 | 15403 | 12323 | | 20 | 16508 | 13207 | | 21 | 17693 | 14155 | | 22 | 18963 | 15171 | | 23 | 20324 | 16260 | | 24 | 21783 | 17427 | | 25 | 23347 | 18678 | | 26 | 25023 | 20019 | | 27 | 26819 | 21456 | | 28 | 28744 | 22996 | | 29 | 30807 | 24646 | | 30 | 33018 | 26415 |
| Level | Before Revision base exp |
After Revision base exp |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 35388 | 28311 |
| 32 | 37928 | 30343 |
| 33 | 40651 | 32521 |
| 34 | 43569 | 34856 |
| 35 | 46697 | 37358 |
| 36 | 50049 | 40040 |
| 37 | 53642 | 42914 |
| 38 | 57493 | 45995 |
| 39 | 61620 | 49296 |
| 40 | 66044 | 52836 |
| 41 | 70785 | 56628 |
| 42 | 73867 | 60694 |
| 43 | 81314 | 65052 |
| 44 | 87152 | 69722 |
| 45 | 93409 | 74728 |
| 46 | 100115 | 80092 |
| 47 | 107303 | 85843 |
| 48 | 115007 | 92006 |
| 49 | 123264 | 98612 |
| 50 | 132114 | 105692 |
| 51 | 141599 | 113280 |
| 52 | 151765 | 121412 |
| 53 | 162661 | 130129 |
| 54 | 174340 | 139472 |
| 55 | 186857 | 149486 |
| 56 | 200273 | 160219 |
| 57 | 214652 | 171722 |
| 58 | 230064 | 184052 |
| 59 | 246582 | 197266 |
| 60 | 264286 | 211429 |
| Level | Before Revision base exp |
After Revision base exp |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | 283261 | 226609 |
| 62 | 303599 | 242880 |
| 63 | 325397 | 260318 |
| 64 | 348760 | 279008 |
| 65 | 373800 | 299040 |
| 66 | 400638 | 320511 |
| 67 | 429403 | 343523 |
| 68 | 460234 | 368188 |
| 69 | 493278 | 394623 |
| 70 | 528695 | 422956 |
| 71 | 566655 | 453324 |
| 72 | 607340 | 485872 |
| 73 | 650947 | 520758 |
| 74 | 697684 | 558148 |
| 75 | 747777 | 598222 |
| 76 | 801467 | 641174 |
| 77 | 859012 | 687210 |
| 78 | 920689 | 736552 |
| 79 | 986794 | 789436 |
| 80 | 1228558 | 982847 |
| 81 | 1529554 | 1223644 |
| 82 | 1904294 | 1523436 |
| 83 | 2370846 | 1896677 |
| 84 | 2951703 | 2361363 |
| 85 | 3674870 | 2939896 |
| 86 | 4575213 | 3660171 |
| 87 | 5696140 | 4556912 |
| 88 | 7091694 | 5673356 |
| 89 | 8829159 | 7063328 |
| 90 | 10992302 | 8793842 |
| Level | Before Revision base exp |
After Revision base exp |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | 13685415 | 10948332 |
| 92 | 17038341 | 13630673 |
| 93 | 21212734 | 16970188 |
| 94 | 26409853 | 21127883 |
| 95 | 32880266 | 26304213 |
| 96 | 34951722 | 27961378 |
| 97 | 37153680 | 29722944 |
| 98 | 39494361 | 31595489 |
| 99 | 41982505 | 33586004 |
2-3. Fever Dungeon (Max Level Content)
We are also planning to newly create a level 150 Fever Dungeon to restore the fun of item farming, which is one of the core enjoyments of Ragnarok.
The level 150 Fever Dungeon is a high-difficulty dungeon designed to be difficult to clear alone. The monsters in the Fever Dungeon are elite monsters designed to unleash various skills, and are set up to use powerful attacks against users depending on the situation.
As the difficulty is high, we have also prepared various items and corresponding item enhancement systems, so please look forward to it.
| Region | Provided Lv | Additional Monster Types | Content Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veins | 160 | 4 types | 16 types of weapons + random options |
| Einbroch | 165 | 4 types | 4 types of armor (Headgear/Armor/Shoes/Robe) + Enchant |
| Thanatos | 170 | 4 types | 17 types of weapons + random options |
| Bio Lab Dungeon | 175 | 4 types | 4 types of armor (Accessory (L, R)/Mid Headgear/Lower Headgear) + Enchant |
| Rachel | 180 | 4 types | 4 types of armor (Headgear/Armor/Shoes/Robe) + Enchant |
- Provided content
2-4. New Job Classes Gunslinger/Rebellion
A new class that suppresses enemies with powerful firepower will soon arrive on the battlefield. Gunslinger/Rebellion (hereafter Rebellion), which allows users to choose and train with their preferred firearm, is a class that overwhelms enemies using dedicated consumable items. Therefore, while maintaining its existing strength, we aim to make it more difficult for Rebellion to secure attack power.
| Item Name | Description | Acquisition Route |
|---|---|---|
| Illusion Revolver | A revolver crafted to eliminate the undead. HIT + 2 per refine. At 7 refine, increases attack speed (reduces after-attack delay by 5%). At 9 refine, HIT + 5. When base level exceeds 100, ATK +2 per level exceeded. (Applies up to level 120). When equipped together with  Illusion Muffler, ATK + 25, Ranged Physical Damage +10%,  Desperado Damage +20%,  Fire Rain Dance Damage +15%. Type: Revolver Attack: 126 Weight: 60 Weapon Level: 4 Required Level: 100 Equip: Rebellion class SLOT:2 Price: 20 |
Exchanged for  Illusion Weapon Box |
 Calamity Shotgun |
The weapon of a vanguard who once fought against calamity has been infused with evil, but has become a necessary evil to eliminate calamity.  Shatter Storm Damage +10%. Per 2 refine, ATK + 10, HIT + 2. At 7 refine, Shatter Storm Damage +15%. At 9 refine, reduces physical/magical damage received from enemies of all sizes by 7%. Type: Shotgun Attack: 171 Weight: 80 Weapon Level: 4 Required Level: 130 Equip: Rebellion class SLOT:1 Price: 20 |
Hunt [ Temperance of Sin], [ Wounded Morocc], [Morocc of Sin] Exchange 150 [ Dimensional Crack Stone] and 150 [ Evidence of Calamity] |
 Chevalier Minigun |
A gatling gun crafted for Gunslingers. Ranged Physical Damage +2%. HIT + 5. ATK +3 per every 15 base levels (Applies up to level 120). ATK + 3 per refine. At 7 refine, ATK +1% per  Gatling Fever level. Type: Gatling Gun Attack: 108 Weight: 0 Weapon Level: 2 Required Level: 60 Equip: Gunslinger class SLOT:0 Price: 0 |
Exchange with the Royal Palace Armory Manager |
- Option details are subject to change.
Rebellion has also been given various dedicated equipment that existing classes have had.
Dedicated equipment for the Rebellion class can also be obtained through existing in-game content, and as an example, we have made it obtainable through content such as "
Faceworm Nest."
| Item Name | Description | Acquisition Route |
|---|---|---|
 Gunslinger's Essence Lv1 |
ATK increases by twice the  Chain Action skill level. Desperado Damage +20%.  Dust Damage +20%. When using Gatling Fever, ASPD + 2 for 60 seconds. SP recovery rate +2% per 2 armor refine. |
Exchange with the Royal Palace Armory Manager Enchant with  High Adventurer Suit Enchant with Sally (Dali) Enchant with MD Extended Job Enchanter (Ninja Enchanter) |
 Rebellion's Essence Lv1 |
ATK increases by three times the  Single Action skill level.  Banishing Buster,  Anti-Material Blast,  Fire Dance, Shatter Storm,  Mass Spiral Damage +20%. Attack speed increases per 1 armor refine (reduces after-attack delay by 1%). |
Enchant with Sally (Lighthalzen, Dali) |
 Giant Snake Skin (Rebellion) |
The head hide of a Faceworm once called the incarnation of  Jormungand. ATK + 10. Per 2 refine, ATK + 8, MHP + 50, MSP + 30. Per 3 refine, Ranged Weapon Physical Damage +1%, Fire Dance,  Dragon Tail,  Round Trip Damage +3%. At 7 refine, Ranged Physical Damage +8%, Fire Dance, Dragon Tail, Round Trip Damage +7%. When equipped together with  Giant Snake Breath, MHP +10%, MSP +5%, ATK +6 per 30 pure STR, attack speed increases per 30 pure AGI (reduces after-attack delay by 3%), Ranged Weapon Physical Damage +3% per 30 pure DEX. Type: Garment Defense: 38 Weight: 40 Required Level: 110 Equip: Gunslinger class |
Obtained using  Dimension Box |
- Option details are subject to change.
We hope that the arrival of Rebellion, bombarding the battlefield, will bring another burst of vitality to the battlefield landscape.
Some of the content above is still in development or under review, so details may change upon future updates. Please refer to the official website announcements for detailed information upon future updates.
