# Patch Notes - October 31, 2025 *** ## 🎃 Halloween Event 2025 - Now Live! !!! success "Event Now Active" The spooky season has arrived in Niflheim! Face terrifying challenges, collect exclusive rewards, and test your luck at the Halloween Gacha! ``` **Location:** Niflheim & Niflheim Dungeon **Level Required:** 50+ (Main Quest), 70+ (Daily), 90+ (Hard Mode) **Duration:** Limited Time Featuring new dungeons, gacha rewards, 13 event monsters, 13 exclusive costumes, quests, and the legendary Scatelon pet! ``` 📖 [**Read the Full Halloween Event Guide**](/darkgroom-docs/docs/patch-notes/2025/halloween2025.md) for complete details! *** *** ## 🎮 Gameplay ### Instance Improvements * **ET/EC Instance Refactor** Improved party readiness system for Endless Tower and Endless Cellar: ``` - Only party leader can initiate instance entry - All members must type !ready within 60 seconds - Instance begins only when all members are ready - Disconnected players can rejoin and ready up - Automatic party return to save point if readiness fails - Safeguards and cooldowns remain unchanged ``` ### Duel System Returns * **@duel Command Overhaul** The duel system has been completely refactored with QoL improvements: **Features:** ``` - Restricted to towns (leaving town ends duel) - Target cursor selection (no name typing) - Use @duel and target another player to invite - Invited player must @duel and target you to accept - Automatic debuff removal when leaving duel ``` **Damage Modes:** | Command | Mode | Description | | ------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------- | | `@duel` | Normal | Standard damage calculations | | `@duel bg` | Battleground | BG damage mode | | `@duel gvg` | GvG | Guild vs Guild damage mode | | `@duel leave` | Exit | Withdraw from duel (both players removed) | !!! note "Duel Mechanics" The duel will follow the inviter's selected damage mode. Both players are automatically removed when one leaves. ### Card Drop System * **Card Drop Announcements** Improved card drop messaging: ``` - Shortened announcement text to prevent two-line spillage - Filtered through "Public" chat tab only - Prevents announcement duplication in separate chat tabs ``` ### Storage Improvements * **Extended Stack Capacity** Storage now accepts and creates new stacks for items exceeding 30,000 quantity limit. *** ## 🛡️ Skills & Combat ### Super Novice Overhaul !!! success "Major Rebalancing" Super Novice has received significant changes to improve viability and gameplay experience. **New Equipment Access:** ``` - Gentle Heart - Wounded Heart - Orlean's Glove - Linen Glove - Valkyrie Knife (new addition to Expanded Weapon NPC) ``` **Skill Changes:** **Removed Skills:** ``` - Inc Agi - Blessing - Enlarge Weight Limit - Identify - Transcendence - Owl's Eye ``` **New Platinum Skills:** ``` - Angel, Help Me (retrieved from NPC) - Breakthrough (combines Breakthrough + Transcendence) - Max level: 5 → 1 - Stats: ATK +50, MATK +50, Max HP +2000, Max SP +200, Healing +20% - Super Blessing (NEW) - Grants Inc Agi and Blessing status - Does not stack with other Inc Agi/Blessing skills or scrolls ``` **Stat Adjustments:** ``` - Base max weight increased by 2000 - Job levels 1-50 grant +10 additional DEX total ``` **Doridori Enhancement:** ``` - Now affects HP regeneration in addition to SP - Grants status icon when active - Force-ends when standing up ``` !!! info "Skill Reset" All Super Novice characters received a free skill reset to restructure points after the update. ### Assassin Changes * **Create Elemental Deadly Poison (Create EDP)** SP cost reduced: **50 → 10** ### Reflect Damage Adjustments * **Boss Monster Immunity** ``` - Reflect damage no longer affects Boss-type monsters (MVPs) - Eske no longer affects Boss-type monsters ``` !!! warning "PvP Impact" This change only affects Boss monsters. Player vs Player reflect mechanics remain unchanged. ### Skill Improvements * **Storm Gust Persistence** Storm Gust now carries through its mechanics when touching Land Protector, maintaining its effect instead of immediately dissipating. * **Magnum Break Status Icon** Added status icon for active Magnum Break fire damage increase. *** ## 🎒 Items ### New Items * **Defense Stone (Mid-tier)** New mid-tier defense item added to Halloween event drops. * **New Healing Items** Additional healing items integrated into Halloween event reward tables. ### Item Protection * **Expanded Token Fragment** Enabled Expanded Token Fragment for buystore purposes (can now be bought/sold in personal shops). ### Refining System * **Universal Refiner Interface** All refiners now offer interface selection: **Pre-Renewal Interface:** ``` - Classic interface with bulk refine options - Gear must be equipped to utilize - Ideal for bulk armor refines ``` **Renewal Interface:** ``` - Visual success rate display - Catalyst selection (Enriched ores, etc.) - Singular refines with animation - No equipment requirement ``` Both interfaces use the same success/fail rates (RateMyServer standards). *** ## 🏪 NPC Changes ### Vending Restrictions * **Ayothaya Vending** Limited vending options added around central Ayothaya (specific spots designated). ### NPC Relocations * **Multiple NPC Updates** Various NPC repositioning for improved accessibility and reduced crowding. ### WoE Costume Restrictions * **Halloween Costumes** Halloween-themed costumes are now restricted in GvG/WoE maps to maintain visual clarity during combat. *** ## ⚙️ Quality of Life ### Client Settings * **Day/Night Cycle Control** New client-side option for time of day settings: | Option | Description | | ------------------- | ----------------------------- | | **World Cycle** | Follow server day/night cycle | | **Permanent Night** | Always display night mode | | **Permanent Day** | Always display day mode | ### @restock Overhaul * **@restock Refactored** Complete rewrite to function similar to @lootconfig: ``` - Create up to 20 different restock lists - Add/delete/rename lists easily - Improved management interface - Auto-migration from old system ``` ### Guild System * **Guild Bank Logs** Added ability to filter guild logs by specific Item ID for improved tracking and auditing. *** ## 🎪 Events ### King of Emperium * **New Event System** King of Emperium event system implemented: ``` - Dedicated event map - Updated mechanics and announcements - Cleanup and optimization - Main event logic finalized ``` ### Dice Event * **Dice Event Enhanced** ``` - Added 3-minute announcement before event start - Improved player notification system ``` ### Disguise Event * **Event Refactor** Complete disguise event refactoring for improved performance and reliability. *** ## 🐾 Homunculus ### Homunculus Updates !!! info "AFK Protection" Homunculus owners will no longer receive rewards while idle to prevent AFK farming. **Changes:** ``` - Autofeed now enabled for all homunculi - Owner EXP / Homunculus EXP / Monster loot yield disabled when owner is AFK (60 seconds idle) - No exp and loot yield if homunculus master is idle when mob is killed by homunculus ``` *** ## 🛠️ Fixes ### Combat Fixes * **Training Dummy** Training dummies can no longer be warped or teleported. * **Ghost Effect** Fixed and added ghost visual effect for specific skills/items. * **Firewall Scrolls** Reverted Fire Wall scroll consumption timing to `delayconsume` mechanic. ### System Fixes * **KS Protection** ``` - Added null checks for KS (Kill Steal) protection - Fixed IgnoreNoKS flagged mobs and @noks interaction ``` * **Guild Log Fixes** Fixed guild logs getting stuck on certain operations. * **Impersonation Block** Added and optimized impersonation blocking system to prevent character name spoofing. ### Item Fixes * **Angelic Ring** Fixed issues with Angelic Ring equipment functionality. * **Rental Item ID** Fixed rental item ID conflicts. * **Safe Item Protection** Added safe item check for Color Wing boxes to prevent accidental loss. ### Announcement Fixes * **Package Announce** Fixed package announcement formatting and display issues. * **Dynamic Drop Announce** Improved dynamic drop announcement system for better player notification. ### Event Fixes * **Random Map Bonus** Fixed issue where last map indices don't get cleared properly in random map bonus system. * **Endless Tower** Removed useless announcements from Endless Tower to reduce chat spam. *** ## 📦 Database Changes ### Cash Shop Updates * **Item Removals:** ``` - Protect Cloth removed from Hunting Mission rewards - Protect Cloth removed from Cash Shop ``` * **Item Additions:** ``` - Scorpion King Card added to OCA pool - Multiple new costume items added ``` ### New Cash Shop Costumes !!! info "New Costumes Available" Fresh costume designs have been added to the Cash Shop! Check out the latest fashion items to customize your character's appearance. **Featured Costumes:** !\[Halloween Cash Shop Costumes Set 1] !\[Halloween Cash Shop Costumes Set 2] * Wide variety of new costume options available Visit the Cash Shop in-game to browse the complete collection! *** ## 🌟 **We Need Your Support!** 💬 We kindly ask everyone to take **`5 minutes`** to leave a review for our server on **RMS**! Your feedback is crucial to helping us reclaim the **top spot** and showing why we're the **best server in the world**. 🌍 📢 Leave your review here: [Rate our server on RMS!](https://ratemyserver.net/index.php?page=detailedlistserver\&serid=22102\&itv=6\&url_sname=UARO%20World%20of%20your%20dream) *** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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