Stage 3 Update: Dragon Valley Rework, New Raid Bosses, S-Grade Rewards & Balance Changes

14 Jun 2026
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Dragon Valley Rework
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Stage 3 brings a wide range of new content, balance adjustments, and progression opportunities. From revamped hunting zones and powerful raid bosses to new S-grade rewards and store additions, players will have plenty of new challenges and objectives to explore.

Class Balance Changes

To improve PvP balance and class diversity, several adjustments have been made:

  • Melee Warrior classes now deal 10% more PvP damage.

  • Summoners have received a 10% reduction in PvP damage.

  • The maximum interaction range between pets and enemy players has been reduced, providing more effective counterplay against pet-based combat strategies.

Dragon Valley Rework

Dragon Valley has been redesigned into a hunting zone for players level 82 and above.

Key features include:

  • Top-tier A-grade weapon drops.

  • Clan Strongholds throughout the zone.

  • Access to a special questline that rewards players with an S-grade weapon.

Legendary Tales Quest

Players can begin the "Legendary Tales" quest by speaking with Antharas Watchman Gilmore at the entrance to Dragon Valley.

To complete the quest:

  1. Hunt monsters throughout Dragon Valley.

  2. Collect Large Dragon Bones.

  3. Use the bones at Dragon Altars to summon Great Dragons.

  4. Defeat all seven unique Great Dragons.

Each summoned dragon must be defeated within 30 minutes. After slaying all seven Great Dragons, return to Gilmore to receive an S-grade weapon of your choice.

Lair of Antharas Rework

The Lair of Antharas has been transformed into a level 84 group hunting zone featuring:

  • Top A-grade and S-grade equipment drops.

  • Rare crafting materials.

  • Lifestones.

Monster drops from the previous version of the zone have been redistributed across Rune Township and nearby Catacombs.

Special Areas

Inner Sanctum

  • Home to powerful demonic monsters.

Magic Bridge

  • Patrolled by dangerous drakes and designed for high-level encounters.

New Level 86 Raid Bosses

Three new raid bosses have been added to the region:

  • Karim

  • Latanas

  • Behemoth Dragon

These bosses have a chance to drop valuable S-grade items.

Noblesse Quest Alternative

Players can now purchase Caradine's Letter from Talien in Aden to automatically complete the Noblesse quest.

Available purchase options:

  • 500,000,000 Adena

  • 500 Raid Points

  • 3,000 Store Units

Monastery of Silence

The Monastery of Silence is now available as an instanced hunting zone.

Schedule

  • Opens every Friday.

  • Closes at the first minute of Monday.

Rewards

Players can obtain two quests from the Holy Grail's Priestess at the entrance, offering chances to receive:

  • Random S-grade weapon recipes.

  • Random S-grade armor recipes.

Monsters within the zone are level 84 and above and can drop:

  • Ancient Adena

  • S-grade materials

  • Lifestones

  • Shiny Jewelry Boxes

L-Coin Store Updates

Several new items have been added to the L-Coin Store:

Einhasad's Pendant

  • Cost: 800 L-Coins

  • Daily Purchase Limit: 100

Magical Tablets

  • Cost: 400 L-Coins

Venir's Talisman Expansion

The maximum enhancement level for Venir's Talisman has been increased from its previous cap to Level 12.

Prepare for Stage 3

With new hunting zones, powerful raid bosses, expanded progression systems, and additional ways to obtain S-grade equipment, Stage 3 offers significant opportunities for both solo and group-oriented players. Whether pursuing endgame gear, completing the Legendary Tales quest, or challenging the new raid encounters, there is no shortage of content to explore in this latest update.

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14 Jun 2026