[2/24 Update] Hwayoung, Bad Cat Armin, Kawerik and Epic Skin (Arby)

Hi E7 players, Hwayoung and Bad Cat Armin will be available this patch. Kawerik is repeating banner this patch. The side story of Kawerik and Vivian will also start as well. The epic skin for Arbiter Vildred is a nice addition for those wanting a cool skin for their best farmer.

Link: https://page.onstove.com/epicseven/global/view/8259578

1. World Arena 「Conviction Season」 Ending

The World Arena Conviction Season has come to an end and the pre-season will begin.

All servers will follow the same schedule for the end of the World Arena Conviction Season and the beginning of the pre-season.

Please see below for more details.

■ World Arena Conviction Season Ending Schedule and Pre-Season Beginning Schedule

■ World Arena Conviction Season Reward Distribution

※ Players will receive season rewards according to their Conviction Season ranking upon entering World Arena after the start of the Pre-Season.

※ Players will not be able to obtain the World Arena Conviction Season rewards once the Pre-Season is over. Please make sure to collect the rewards during the Pre-Season.

※ Players who have played a match in the World Arena Conviction Season more than once but have not completed placements will receive a Background Pack.

[Epic Skin – Dark Monarch Arbiter Vildred]

■ Hall of Fame

– At the end of the Conviction Season, players who finished the season in the top 1-3 spots will be recorded in the Hall of Fame.

2. Special Side Story, Game of Princes – Week 1

Vivian somehow ended up in a different world. She helps Prince Kawerik, the eldest prince of the Kingdom of Kastamir, to get rid of his political enemies and uncover any conspiracies…

A Special Side Story, Game of Princes begins now.

■ Schedule

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 3/17 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

■ Title Screen Change

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 3/17 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

■ How to Enter

Complete 10-10. Shrieking Hall in Episode 1

■ Game of Princes Details

[Basic Rules]

–  In the Special Side Story, Game of Princes, players will find the princes’ weak points to defeat them.

– Game of Princes consists of 3 chapters where players will collect and use clues in battles against the princes.

– Completing the first stage will unlock Case Files.

– Players can complete stages by carrying out investigations.

– Use the collected clues to make the princes agitated during the battle against them.

– If you fail in perturbing the princes, you will not be able to defeat them and lose the battle.

– Completing all stages for each week will grant the player special illustrations.

[Week 1 Event Currency]

Icon	Description
	[Suspicious Note] Someone’s secret might be written on it.

※ Players can collect different event currency each week.

※ Event currency is not available in story stages.

[Enhanced Heroes]

※ Enhanced heroes will have increased stats in the side story stages.

※ Lead Hero Buff: The Heroes will become 6★, fully Awakened, and have all of their skills enhanced to +15.

[Enhanced Artifacts]

※ Players may equip the event Artifacts during the event period for free.

■ Week 1 Information

[Stage Progress]

– In the Special Side Story, Game of Princes, players will collect clues for cases and resolve situations to help Kawerik ascend to the throne.

[Case Files]

– Use Case Files to carry out investigations.

– Completing certain cases will leave you clues that can be used in battles against the princes.

– Use the collected clues to perturb the princes in Judgment Stage.

[Judgement Stage]

– In Judgement Stage, players will be battling against the princes, selecting dialogues.

① Players will be choosing answers to the given questions.

② Players can collect clues in advance to narrow down the options.

– Each time the player selects the proper dialogue, the Boss will be weakened and the player will come closer to a win. If not, the player will end up facing a loss.

[Story Stages]

– Story Stages do not require Energy to enter and do not have any battles.

– Story Stages do not provide Event currency.

[Stage Difficulty]

– Players can choose various difficulties on 13. Stage of Judgement.

– Players may select a higher difficulty after successfully clearing 13. Stage of Judgement.

– Players may select a higher difficulty after successfully clearing the one before it.

– As the difficulty progresses, the amount of Energy needed to play will increase as well as the amount of event currency earned.

– Hell difficulty can be played up to 5 times during the side story period.

[Exchange]

– Players will be able to exchange the event currency, Suspicious Note, for items in the Exchange.

– Players will be able to exchange event currency for items up to one week after the Side Story ends. Unused event currency after that period will then be deleted.

[Main Rewards]

– 4★ Artifact IV. The Emperor

This Artifact can be obtained exclusively from the Side Story, Game of Princes.

[Illustrations]

Illustrations can be obtained by completing each case of the Week.

All illustrations obtained will be added to Journal > Art Journal > Side Story.

3. New 4★ Hero, Bad Cat Armin

The granddaughter of the founder of Armiku, a high-end jewelry brand, and a model.

A loveable villain! An arrogant lady.

Meet the 4★ Dark elemental Hero Bad Cat Armin in Mystic Summon, Covenant Summon, and Moonlight Summon.

■ Bad Cat Armin

[Hero Introduction]

[Skill Introduction]

4. New 5★ Hero Hwayoung

In the past, Hwayoung used to be one of Natalon’s strongest fighters. However, both of her arms were severely injured during a fight against the Suin.

Meet the wandering martial artist, Hwayoung in Covenant Summon.

■ Hwayoung

[Hero Introduction]

[Skill Introduction]

5. New Artifact, Indestructible Gaiters

6. Side Story, The Will of the Strong

Hwayoung and Ken embark on a journey to find the Samsara Prayer Beads, a relic of mysterious power.

As they travel, Ken bombards Hwayoung with curiosity-filled questions, reminding her of a painful past she had long since buried…

The Side Story, The Will of the Strong begins now.

■ Schedule

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 3/10 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

■ How to Enter

Complete 10-10. Shrieking Hall in Episode 1

■ How to Play

The Will of the Strong is a two-week side story.

Clear side story stages, achievements, quests, and obtain event currency that can be exchanged for items.

* Urgent Missions may occur while playing the side story.

* In the side story area 2★ Monsters and catalysts can be acquired. Please see more at “Region Info”

[Event Currency]

Icon	Description
	[Prayer Bead Records] A bundle of papers containing information on the Samsara Prayer Beads. Some of the writings have faded or been lost completely to the ravages of time.

[Enhanced Heroes]

※ Enhanced heroes will have increased stats in the side story stages.

※ Lead Hero Buff: The Heroes will become 6★, fully Awakened, and have all of their skills enhanced to +15.

[Stage Difficulty]

– Players can choose their difficulty level on stage 10. Misty Wind Peak.

– Players may select a higher difficulty after successfully clearing the one before it.

– As the difficulty progresses, the amount of Energy needed to play will increase as well as the amount of event currency earned.

– Hell difficulty can be played up to 5 times during the side story period.

[MolaGora Habitat]

– Completing stage 10. Misty Wind Peak will unlock S. MolaGora Habitat.

– Players will be able to complete S. MolaGora Habitat once during the event period.

[Goblin’s Den]

– Completing stage 10. Misty Wind Peak will unlock S. Goblin’s Den.

– Players can complete S. Goblin’s Den stage once during the Side Story period.

[Exchange]

– Players will be able to exchange the event currency, Prayer Bead Records, for items in the Exchange.

– Players will be able to exchange event currency for items up to one week after the Side Story ends. Unused event currency after that period will then be deleted.

7. Hwayoung & Indestructible Gaiters Drop Rate Up

In this Drop Rate Up event, meet the Fire elemental Warrior, Hwayoung, who can inflict great damage on enemies with high Attack, penetrating their Defense, and the Warrior-exclusive Artifact, Indestructible Gaiters, capable of increasing the caster’s Attack and inflicting burning effects when a Single Attack does not land a critical hit.

■ Schedule

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 3/10 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

8. Kawerik & Black Hand of the Goddess Drop Rate Up

In this Drop Rate Up event, meet the Fire elemental Mage, Kawerik, who is capable of inflicting various debuffs on enemies, and the Mage-exclusive Artifact, Black Hand of the Goddess, capable of increasing the caster’s Critical Hit Chance and Critical Hit Damage at the start of the battle.

■ Schedule

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 3/3 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

9. Expedition Boss Rotation

Two Expedition Bosses will be changed on 3/1 (Tue).

■ Expedition Boss Rotation

■ Schedule

10. Powder of Knowledge Shop Item List Rotation

■ Sale Period

2/24 (Thu) 03:00 ~ 4/7 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

11. Coin Shop Item List Renewal

The purchase limit for items in the Covenant and Galaxy Coin Shops will reset and there will be a rotation for the Heroes sold in each shop. The Coin Shop resets on the first of every month at 03:00 UTC.

■ Schedule

3/1 (Tue) 03:00 UTC

■ Reset Details

1. The purchase limit for items in the Coin Shop will reset.

2. The refresh limit for Lv. 85 Epic Equipment/Accessories will reset.

3. Covenant Coin Shop: Two 5★ Covenant Hero Rotation (Fire, Ice, Earth)

4. Galaxy Coin Shop: Two 5★ Moonlight Hero Rotation (Light, Dark)

12. Other

■ Skin Shop

– The Epic Skin, 「Heir of Radiance Ruele of Light」 will be added to the Skin Shop.