# Patch Notes - December 6, 2024

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## 🎃 **Fall/Halloween Event End**

* The **Fall/Halloween Event** has officially concluded!
  * All event-related NPCs have been removed.
  * **Pumpkin Pie** no longer restores HP/SP.

> ⚠️ **Important:** Any leftover **Pumpkin Pie** can still be sold to NPC vendors, but it no longer restores HP/SP.

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## 🏰 **Old Glast Heim Release**

![Old Glast Heim](/files/S8CKwZkiUiNzORuIwcwC)

* The **Old Glast Heim** dungeon has been adapted from Renewal to a Pre-renewal state, featuring:
  * Multiple **mob and item tweaks**.
  * Simplified **mechanics** for easier farming.
* Entrance and related NPCs are located just outside Glast Heim Castle steps:
  * **Map:** `glast_01`
  * **Coordinates:** `204,273`
* **Open-world** map variations were adapted to simplify mechanics vs traditional **Instance** style dungeon.

> 💡 **Tip:** Visit the NPCs near the entrance for detailed information on **new item exchanges**.

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## 🔥 **Endless Cellar Adjustments**

* **Mechanics reverted:** Weekly cooldowns are now account-based.
* **Rewards:**
  * **Loot** and **EXP** are granted upon mob kills.
  * Dungeon timer set to **4 hours** from the time of entry.
* **Lockout Mechanism:**
  * Activated if no party members remain in the dungeon.
  * Lockout duration: **7-day reset** (party-based, not global).

> ⚠️ **Note:** Mobs remain confined to their respective levels.

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## ⚔️ **Battlegrounds Rework**

* File structure reworked for **smoother gameplay**.
* All **5 Battleground Modes** reopened!\
  \&#xNAN;*(The 6th mode is currently in development and expected soon!)*
* **Cart Termination** skill cost reduced to `0 Zeny`.
* **Non-BG food items** now persist across all modes.

> ℹ️ **Update:** Improvements have also been made to reduce BG queue system delays.

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## 🛠️ **Quality of Life Updates**

### **Expanded Kafra Services**

The following areas now have Kafra NPCs offering:

* **Guild Storage** access.
* **One-way transportation** to Prontera for `25,000z`.

**Areas Updated:**

* Ayothaya, Amatsu, Einbroch, Hugel, Gonryun, Lighthalzen, Louyang, Lutie, Moscovia, Rachel, Veins.

### **Additional Changes**

* **Barricade Repair Kit (#14287):** Now available from **Lydia** in the Main Office for `75 PC`.
* **Ninja Ammo Adjustments:** Cost and weight rebalanced for fairer gameplay.
* **Continental Messenger Quest:** NPCs no longer force proximity-based pop-ups.
* **Aliot Skill Adjustment:** Reduced **NPC\_REBIRTH** chance from **20% → 10%** upon death.

> 💡 **Tip:** Warpra NPCs in **Payon** and **Ayothaya Dungeon** have been relocated for convenience.

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## 🐾 **Pet Changes**

| Pet Name             | Updates                                                |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Orc Hero**         | Now grants **40/50 ATK** at Cordial/Loyal (was batk%). |
| **Ghost Coffin**     | Taming Item added to:                                  |
|                      | - **Taming Gift Set**.                                 |
|                      | - **Ghostring** drops at 6%.                           |
| **Whisper**          | Tame rate: **5%**.                                     |
| **Autofeed Enabled** | **Picky** and **Whisper** and **New Year Doll** Pets.  |

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## ⚔️ **WoE Adjustments**

* **Mardol Castle** (`arug_cas01`):
  * Now part of **Wednesday WoE** at **13:00 Server Time**.
* **Aldebaran Castle** (`aldeg_cas04`):
  * Removed random spawn script from the uppermost pre-emp portal.

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## 🎯 **Extended Class Skill Reworks**

### **Gunslinger**

| Skill Name    | Change                                  |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Rapid Shot    | SP cost per level 1–10: `12–20`.        |
|               | AfterCastDelay: `1 sec → 0.75 sec`.     |
| Full Buster   | AfterCastDelay: `2 sec`.                |
|               | SP cost level 5–10: `35`.               |
| Triple Action | SP cost: `20 → 12`.                     |
| Flip the Coin | SP cost: `2 → 1`. Success Rate: `100%`. |

### **Ninja**

| Skill Name           | Change                             |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Throw Zeny           | AfterCastDelay: `5 sec → 2 sec`.   |
|                      | SP cost: `50 → 25`.                |
| Throw Kunai          | AfterCastDelay: `1 sec → 0.5 sec`. |
| Final Strike         | SP cost per level 1–10: `30–50`.   |
| Throw Huuma Shuriken | AfterCastDelay: `2 sec → 1.5 sec`. |
|                      | SP cost level 1–5: `5,10,15,20`.   |

### **Star Gladiator**

* **Miracle Success Rate:** `0.02% → 0.1%`.

### **Soul Linker**

* **Esma SP Cost:** Level 1–10: `4–40`.

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## 🎉 **Event NPC Exchanger Live**

* A new **Event NPC** is live in the **Main Office**!
  * Exchange **Event Tokens** from staff-led events for exciting prizes.
  * Not all events will reward tokens.
  * Items in the NPC rotate periodically.

> ⚠️ **Note:** Keep an eye on announcements for updates to the NPC's offerings.

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## 📊 **Merchant Listings on CP**

* **Table formatting updated** for better readability.
* Implemented **monitoring controls** for real-time issue detection.

> ℹ️ **Reminder:** We're continuously working to improve the merchant listing system. Thank you for your patience!


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