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News · Dev note · 2023-03-22

Q2 2023 Update Notice 2023년 2분기 업데이트 안내

Translated from the official kRO Zero announcement. Original

Hello. Greetings, adventurers of Ragnarok Online: Zero, this is the RO1 Studio Zero Team. We would like to inform you about the update plans currently being prepared for Q2 2023.

1. New Content Update

  1. Illusion of Vampire Dungeon Update

As the first update of Q2 2023, the level 130 Illusion of Vampire will be updated. The second Illusion dungeon of Ragnarok Online: Zero, the Vampire Dungeon, tells the story of Dracula, the boss of Geffen Underground Dungeon Floor 2, and a Wizard girl who was once human. A main story quest and 6 types of repeatable quests will be added, and it will be provided as a Hunting Ground for the level 130 range.

Ahoy!

Along with the dungeon update, new items and cards will also be added.

  1. Illusion Dungeon Hard Mode Update

After the Illusion of Vampire update, Hard Mode will be added for Illusion of Moonlight and Illusion of Vampire. While the existing Illusion Dungeons were designed for the level 130 range, Hard Mode is designed as a Hunting Ground supporting level 150 and above, where you will encounter stronger monsters. Since Hard Mode is more difficult, you will be able to obtain Unlocked Illusion equipment, which is level 150 equipment upgraded from the existing Illusion equipment. If you want to become stronger, please try challenging the Hard Mode of the Illusion Dungeons.

2. Episode and Some Regional Route Reorganization

  1. Episode Main Quest Route Reorganization Due to the Episode reorganization on December 7, 2022, the level range for Episode progression was adjusted, and some unnecessary quest routes will be reorganized. Some newly created fields and monsters that did not match the level of the Episode routes with existing field monsters will be removed, and the main Episode quests will be reorganized to use existing fields and monsters.

Quest Name Quest Monster Name (Before Change) Level Quest Monster Name (After Change) Level Monster Placement Map Field Name Type Notes
Merchant Guild Rescue Operation 4 Scorpion King 50 Scorpion King 50 Mjolnir Mountains South Existing Field Drop item removed
Assassin Guild Raid Incident 1 Saboteur Frilldora 52 Frilldora 57 Sograt Desert Existing Field Existing quest monster removed from map
Assassin Guild Raid Incident 2 Saboteur Sandman 55 Sandman 61 Sograt Desert Existing Field Existing quest monster removed from map
Comodo Plague 8 Sturdy Golem 68 Summoned Sturdy Golem 68 Comodo Eastern Cave Mao Existing Field New monster DB created
Saboteur Jeochi 1 Mutant Piere 74 Piere 32 Sandarman Eastern Area Existing Field Existing quest monster removed from map
Mutant Andre 76 Andre 33 Sandarman Eastern Area Existing Field
Mutant Deniro 78 Deniro 31 Sandarman Eastern Area Existing Field
Saboteur Jeochi 2 Mutant Golem 80 Mutant Golem 80 Fortress City Sandarman Basement Floor 1 Instance Drop item removed
Raiders of the Border Checkpoint 2 Mutant Dustiness 82 Dustiness 62 Border Checkpoint Existing Field Existing quest monster removed from map
Raiders of the Border Checkpoint 3 Mutant Mantis 85 Mantis 65 Border Checkpoint Existing Field
Raiders of the Border Checkpoint 4 Mutant Geographer 88 Geographer 73 Border Checkpoint Existing Field
Saboteur Jeochi Priest Margaretha 91 Unknown Priest 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance Monster name changed, drop item removed
Knight Seyren 91 Unknown Knight 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance
Hunter Cecil 91 Unknown Hunter 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance
Assassin Hermes 91 Unknown Assassin 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance
Wizard Kathryne 91 Unknown Wizard 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance
Blacksmith Howard 91 Unknown Blacksmith 91 Reckenber Lab Basement Floor 1 Instance
Trial of Odin 1 Furious Breeze 95 Breeze 92 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field Changed to existing Odin's Temple map
Skogul 96 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Breeze Ringleader 95 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Frus 97 Plasma 115 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Breeze 95 Plasma 116 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 117 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 118 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 119 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Trial of Odin 2 Furious Breeze 95 Breeze 92 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Skogul 96 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Breeze Ringleader 95 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Frus 97 Plasma 115 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Breeze 95 Plasma 116 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 117 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 118 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Plasma 119 Odin's Temple, West Side Existing Field
Trial of Odin 3 Breeze Ringleader 95 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field Changed to existing Odin's Temple map
Skegult 98 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Furious Breeze 95 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Solid Skogul 96 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Skogul 96 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Frus 97 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Plasma 119 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Trial of Odin 4 Breeze Ringleader 95 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Skegult 98 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Furious Breeze 95 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Solid Skogul 96 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Skogul 96 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Frus 97 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Plasma 119 Odin's Temple, South Side Existing Field
Trial of Odin 5 Valkyrie 99 Valkyrie 141 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Skegult 98 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Skegult 98 Skegult 131 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Skogul 96 Skogul 126 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Solid Skogul 96 Frus 128 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Frus 97 Plasma 119 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field
Furious Breeze 95 Valkyrie Randgris 141 Odin's Temple, North Side Existing Field

Quest-specific monsters that were added for story progression will have their drop items removed accordingly.

  1. Rachel and Veins Region Reorganization

As the second phase of regional reorganization, the "Rachel" and "Veins" regions, which have been overlooked by adventurers, will be reorganized. When moving from Lighthalzen to the Rachel region, movement was only possible through the field, but access to the Rachel region was difficult due to the monster levels being higher compared to surrounding fields. Accordingly, to strengthen accessibility to the Rachel and Veins regions, the surrounding fields leading to the towns will be reorganized, and a Warp from Lighthalzen town to Rachel town will be provided.

Sanctuary of the Shrine 130~150

Ice Dungeon 130~150

Kelwind ↓123

Bateaudumpe ↓131

Kobold ↓124

Kobold Market ↓129

Town

Kelwind ↓123

Town

Manarunda Dark ↓128

Roween ↓121

Raclesima ↓114

Town

Galion 100

Drosera 105

Warp

Sesil Lab Dungeon 130~140

Thor Volcano 110~115

Maskeplla 110

Maskeplla 110

Town

Town

Town

Claster Heim 70~130

Town

Dodge

Town

Geffen Dungeon 60~70

Stapo 95

In addition, the entry conditions for the Rachel & Veins region dungeons (Thor Volcano, Nameless Island) will be changed to solo-only dungeons, and dungeon reorganization will also proceed, including monster and daily quest experience adjustments.

3. New System Update

  1. Damage Display Change System Update A system that allows changing the fixed damage number display format will also be added to Zero. Through this system, you can change the direction in which damage is displayed and the damage font, or make it transparent. In addition, 2 new damage fonts will be added alongside the default font.

General Equipment Special Equipment Title Damage ... ☑ Default ☐ ↗ ☐ ↑ ☐ ↖

Basic Number Korean Transparent 3 4 1 2 92 77 Growth Hero (Person Icon)

4. Existing System Reorganization

  1. Achievement Reorganization and Addition of Items

Due to the December 7, 2022 update making early character growth easier, Achievement rewards will be reorganized. Along with the Achievement reward reorganization, consumable reward items obtainable from early Achievements will be changed so that all movement and trading, including storage transfer, is disabled. Along with the Achievement reorganization, items that could not be added along with previous updates, such as level expansions and additional Hunting Grounds, will be applied sequentially.

  1. Repeatable Quest Reorganization and Addition of Batch Accept/Complete

Currently, most repeatable quests are set in the form of daily quests that reset at 4 AM, which has led adventurers to perceive them as "homework." Some daily quests will be sequentially changed to reset after a certain amount of time, taking into account quest level and other factors, to better fit the purpose of repeatable quests. Additionally, the batch accept/complete function for daily quests, which was requested through the Petition Board, will be sequentially added to allow for more convenient progression of daily and repeatable quests.

  1. Renewal of Random Reward Items

Ragnarok Online: Zero provides various random consumable items as rewards, such as Old Blue Box, Old Purple Box, Card Album, and Dead Branch. These items are periodically managed along with content, and missing item lists, including items and cards added during updates, will be sequentially added and renewed.

Along with the above content, we are also preparing Episode 2, a long-term project targeting the end of Q2 2023. Episode 2 will feature a new story unique to Zero, centered around the Allied Forces Encampment, along with new Hunting Grounds and items. Details regarding Episode 2 will be provided through additional developer notes as development progresses, so we ask for your continued interest, adventurers.

The content above is still under development, so details may change upon actual update. Please refer to the official website's notice section for detailed information at the time of the update.