[5/1 Patch Notes] Death Dealer Ray, Ilynav + Elena Banners and Shepard Jena!

In this patch, we are getting Death Dealer Ray as our new ML addition, with Ilynav and Elena banners and a new arena pre-season. The surprise is the specialty change for Jena -> Shepard Jena. She was one of the least used 3 star unit and this will probably change now.

Link: https://page.onstove.com/epicseven/global/view/9181783

1. Arena Indomitable Season

The Arena Pre-season will come to an end and the Indomitable Season will begin!

We anticipate some truly exciting competition among all of our Heirs!

■ Arena Indomitable Season Schedule

※ We will provide you with more details regarding the schedule for the end of the season at a later date.

■ Arena Indomitable Season Rewards

[Endurance Crest Reward]

– When the Indomitable Season begins, unused Endurance Crests obtained from the Triumph Season will automatically be converted to Conquest Points. 

– The exchange rate is 5:1. (Endurance Crest:Conquest Points)

[Arena Triumph Season Frame Distribution Schedule]

– Players will receive an exclusive Frame according to their Arena Triumph Season ranking upon entering the Arena after the start of the Indomitable Season.

■ Arena Triumph Season Hall of Fame

– The Arena Triumph Season Hall of Fame will be opened.

– Players can view Heirs who were successful in the Triumph Season by going to Arena > Hall of Fame.

■ Season Ranking

– The Season Ranking will proceed during the Arena Indomitable Season.

– Players can obtain Glory Crest and Season Points every week according to their Weekly League Results.

– After the end of the Arena Indomitable Season, players can receive an exclusive frame according to their season ranking.

[Season Points]

– Every week, players in the top 1-100 of the Rankings will receive Season Points, which will determine their season ranking.

– If the Total Ranking is the same, priority will be determined by conditions such as Victory Points and the highest number of consecutive wins. 

– The Season Ranking will be determined by the Season Points which are obtained weekly.

[Arena Indomitable Season Exclusive Frame]

– After the end of the Arena Indomitable Season and at the start of the new Arena season, players will receive an exclusive Frame according to their Arena Indomitable Season ranking.

■ Arena Story

– The Arena Indomitable Season story will be released.

– This story will start automatically upon entering the Arena and can be viewed again in the Arena Story tab.

■ Arena Indomitable Season – Item list

– Exclusive Arena Indomitable Season Equipment will be added to the Conquest Points shop.

– Certain items may be resold and the price may change after the season has ended.

– Indomitable Frame V: Players will not be able to purchase this frame after the end of the Arena Indomitable Season.

– Arena Triumph Season Equipment has been grouped separately. Players can purchase this Equipment by going to Conquest Points Shop > Arena Conquest Season Equipment.

Ravager’s Equipment of Indomitability

– The type and value for substats for each Equipment is fixed at the time of initial purchase.

– However, they will increase at random when enhanced.

2. New 5★ Hero, Death Dealer Ray

A solitary seeker of the truth behind life and death.

Players will be able to meet Death Dealer Ray in Covenant, Mystic, and Moonlight Summons.

■ Death Dealer Ray

[Hero Introduction]

[Skill Introduction]

3. Specialty Change – Shepherd Jena

This Specialty Change will be available for the 3★ Hero Jena, allowing a specialty change for her to Shepherd Jena.

Once you complete the Specialty Change, the Hero will receive a new illustration, an improved skill, and a new skill animation.

Also, their skills and stats can be enhanced further via the Skill Tree.

■ Shepherd Jena

[Specialty Change – New Skill Information]

■ How to Unlock the Specialty Change Quest

– Complete 10-10. Shrieking Hall in Episode 1

– Reach Lv 30 with Jena

■ How to Access

– From the Lobby, go to the Hero menu > Recruit > Specialty Change > Jena > Start Specialty Change Quest

– Complete three Specialty Change Quests and a Trial Battle.

– After completing a Specialty Change, the Hero’s appearance and skills will change, and the Hero cannot be reverted to their previous state.

■ Skill Tree

– Heroes that go through a Specialty Change can be enhanced further via the Skill Tree. 

– Runes can be enhanced in the Skill Tree. Doing so will consume elemental Runes.

[Rune Enhancement]

The following rune effects are based on their max-enhanced values.

* Courage Rune – Increases Speed by 5.

* Health Rune – Increases Health by 20%.

* Thorn Rune – Increases Cold Blow’s chance to stun by 5%.

* Speed Rune – Speed increases by 5.

* Wedge Rune – After using Cold Blow, when the target has frostbite, decreases Combat Readiness of the target by 20%.

* Unity Rune – Increases Attack of all allies by 5%.

* Relic Rune – Increases Punishing Light’s chance to decrease Defense by 5%.

* Achievement Rune – After using Coerce, has a 100% chance to increase Combat Readiness of the ally with the highest Attack except for the caster by 15%.

* Faith Rune – Increases damage dealt by Punishing Light by 10%.

* Freeze Rune – After using Punishing Light, when the target has frostbite, has a 30% chance to silence the target for 1 turn.

■ Changes to 3★ Hero Jena’s Skill

– Skill effect of Coerce will be changed.

[Before]

Before Awakening: Casts weakening magic, with a 75% chance to decrease buff durations of all enemies by 1 turn.

After Awakening: Casts weakening magic, with a 75% chance to decrease buff durations of all enemies by 1 turn, before granting immunity to all allies for 2 turns.

[After]

Before Awakening: Casts weakening magic, with a 75% chance each to decrease buff durations of all enemies by 1 turn and inflict frostbite for 2 turns.

After Awakening: Casts weakening magic, with a 75% chance to decrease buff durations of all enemies by 1 turn and inflict frostbite for 2 turns. Grants immunity to all allies for 2 turns.

4. Special Side Story, Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day – Week 2

They decide to spread out in teams in the woods,  looking for stuff they need for the charity event and the village.  Soon, night falls in Arimelka, and a special performance begins.

The second week of the special side story Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day begins again.

■ Schedule

1/5 (Thu) after the maintenance ~ 1/19 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

■ How to Enter

Clear 10-10. Shrieking Hall in Episode 1

■ Special Side Story, Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day Information

[Chapter Opening Schedule]

[Enhanced Heroes]

■ Week 2 Information

[Event Currency]

Icon	Description	Location
	[Solid Wood] Lumber that does not shrink nor swell. Its growth rings are narrow and dense due to its slow growth rate as a result of the cold.	Outskirts of Wintenberg (Stage 7~13)

※ The event currency that can be obtained from each chapter is different.

※ Story Stages do not provide event currency.

[Enhanced Artifacts]

■ Stage Progress

– The Special Side Story, Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day will take place in the Outskirts of Wintenberg.

– The second chapter is comprised of Outskirts of Wintenberg Main Stages 7~13, Hidden Stages, MolaGora Habitat, and Goblin’s Den.

– Players can proceed to the next stage after they clear the preceding stage and complete certain stages to unlock Hidden Stages.

[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]

– In the second week of this Side Story, players can play through stage 11. White Herb Forest with various difficulty levels.

– Completing the multi-difficulty stage will unlock Shabby Hospital, Shabby Hall, and Shabby Auditorium.

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

[Goblin’s Den]

– Completing stage 11. White Herb Forest in Chapter 2 will unlock S. Goblin’s Den.

– Players can complete S. Goblin’s Den in Chapter 2 once during the Side Story period.

[MolaGora Habitat]

– Completing stage 13. Snowy Stage in Chapter 2 will unlock S. MolaGora Habitat.

– Players can complete S. Molagora Habitat in Chapter 2 once during the Side Story period.

■ Arimelka Village Week 2

The village of Arimelka in the outskirts of Wintenberg is struggling to recover from the scars of war.

– Completing stage 9. Snow Flower Habitat will unlock the building Shabby Restaurant in Arimelka Village.

– Unlocking Shabby Restaurant will start the production tutorial, and upgrading the building to Organized Restaurant will unlock stage 10. Rough Ore Cave. In this stage, players can obtain materials (Week 3 currency) for upgrading/restoring buildings.

– Completing stage 11. White Herb Forest will unlock Shabby Hospital, Shabby Hall, and Shabby Auditorium.

– Upgrading all “shabby” buildings in Arimelka Village to “organized” buildings will unlock 12. Festival Square.

– Arimelka Village will remain available for 7 days after the end of the Side Story period. However, you will only be able to collect rewards during this period. 

1. Village Entrance

   ① Tap the Arimelka Village icon on the World Map.

   ② Tap the Village button at the bottom of the Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day title screen.

2. Building Upgrade

 ①  In Week 2 of the side story Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day, you can upgrade Shabby Restaurant, Shabby Hospital, Shabby Hall, and Shabby Auditorium in Arimelka Village.

  ② You can collect materials to proceed with the building upgrade, and receive rewards once restoration is complete.

  ③ Completing the building upgrade will also unlock a new story. (Select the relevant building to view the stories again.)

  ④ There are a total of five buildings that can be renovated. While the Collapsed Bridge may be renovated in Week 1, the other buildings may only be renovated after completing a Special Stage in Week 2.

3. Production

  ① In Week 2 of Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day, you can proceed with production at the upgraded buildings in Arimelka Village.

  ② A maximum of 5 items can be registered on the waiting list.

  ③ You can withdraw the production of each item by tapping on them.

  ④ Each building produces different products, and you can receive different rewards based on the products.

■ Exchange

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

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

5. Guild War Triumph Season Ending

The fierce war between the strongest Guilds!

The Guild War Triumph Season will be coming to an end.

■ Guild War Triumph Season – Ending Schedule and Pre-Season Schedule

※ This schedule is subject to change.

※ We will provide you with more details regarding the schedule for the end of the Guild War pre-season and the start of the next season at a later date.

■ Guild War Pre-Season Information

– The same rewards as the regular season will be granted for Success/Failure/Draws for the Guild War Pre-Season.

– Items sold during the Guild War Triumph Season will be available for purchase in the Guild Shop.

6. Ilynav & Wings of Light and Shadow Drop Rate Up

In this Drop Rate Up meet Ilynav, a Fire Elemental Hero who attacks all enemies mercilessly and grants increased Critical Hit Damage to all allies and immunity to the caster. Players can also obtain the Knight exclusive Artifact, Wings of Light and Shadow which, after a critical hit is made with a single attack, increases the damage of the next attack by a set amount.

■ Schedule                                                                  

1/5 (Thu) after the maintenance ~ 1/12 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

7. Elena & Stella Harpa Drop Rate Up

In this Drop Rate Up event, meet Elena, an Ice Elemental Soul Weaver who decreases damage received from enemy attacks by granting Invincibility and increased Effect Resistance. Players can also obtain the Soul Weaver exclusive Artifact, Stella Harpa which has a chance to dispel one debuff from an ally when attacked.

■ Schedule

1/5 (Thu) after the maintenance ~ 1/12 (Thu) 02:59 UTC

8. The Book of Memories – 「Adventures in a Winter Wonderland」 Update

The Special Side Story 「Adventures in a Winter Wonderland」 will be added to The Book of Memories.

Players can purchase it using 1 Milestone in Time.  Purchased Side Stories will have no entry requirements.

■ Location

– Go to [Lobby > Side Story > Book of Memories] or [Quick Menu > Side Story > Book of Memories]

■ How to Unlock

Clear Episode 2 Chapter 10 stage 10-10. Twisted Core

■ Adventures in a Winter Wonderland Cost

Milestone in Time x1

[Purchase Item]

– Location: Shop > Normal 

– Price: 900 Skystone

■ Story Progress and Stages

– This story will have the basic mechanics of other Side Stories.

– Players can replay stories via Story Replay on the main screen of the Special Side Story after clearing the purchased Special Side Story.

– Choices are not included in Story Replay and a set path will be provided.

– Players can receive the rest of the rewards upon reaching ‘Record Complete’ after clearing the story and achievements. Players will not be able to enter the Side Story map again.

– Stage Missions and rewards are not included in Special Side Stories purchased via <The Book of Memories>.

– Goblin Gates are not included in Special Side Stories purchased via <The Book of Memories>.

– Goblin and MolaGora Challenge stages and multi-difficulty stages are not included in Special Side Stories purchased via <The Book of Memories>.

■ Main Reward

– 4★ Artifact, 「The Guardian Star’s Blessing」

※ The AP Exchange is not included in Special Side Stories purchased via <The Book of Memories>.

■ Illustrations

– Players can see illustrations obtained from [The Book of Memories > Adventures in a Winter Wonderland] in [Journal > Art Journal > Side Story > Adventures in a Winter Wonderland].

■ Chronicles

– Adventures in a Winter Wonderland will be added to [Side Story > See Chronicles]

9. Other Improvements and Adjustments

■ Shop

■ Start Dash Pack Reset

– The Start Dash Pack can be purchased after completing Episode 1 Chapter 1 [1-4. Skybreeze Forest] (purchasable for 3 days).

– The reset Start Dash Pack will be available from [Shop > Pack].

[Reset Schedule]

– 1/5/2023 (Thu) after the maintenance

[Purchase Rules]

– Purchase Requirements: Complete Episode 1 Chapter 1 [1-4. Skybreeze Forest] (Purchasable for 3 days)

※ Players who have already cleared the required stage will be able to purchase this pack for 3 days following the maintenance on 1/5 (Thu).

– Purchase Limit: Once per account

– After purchasing the Pack, players will be directed to the Summon page and 10 summons will proceed.

[Number of Summons]

– If you have not yet used all 10 Start Dash summons after purchasing the pack, the remaining number of summons will increase by 10.

  e.g. If you have 5 summons left after purchasing the Start Dash Pack before reset, 

you will have a total of 15 summons after purchasing the Start Dash Pack again following the reset.

[Start Dash Pack Drop Rate Info]

※ Go to [Shop > Packs > Start Dash Pack > Buy > Details] for more information.

[First Purchase Doubled! Event Reset]

– The Buy 1 Get 1 Free Event for the first Skystone purchase will be reset.

– Players may purchase Skystone with the Buy 1 Get 1 Free Event from [Shop > Skystone].

[Reset Schedule]

– 1/5/2023 (Thu) after the maintenance

[Location and Rules]

– Location: Shop > Skystone

– Purchase Limit: Once per account

※ The First Purchase Doubled! Event will be newly applied after the maintenance on 1/5/2023 (Thu), and any First Purchase Doubled! Event not purchased before the reset will not be accumulated, so please purchase it within the period.

※ First Purchase Doubled! Each Skystone item is eligible and items purchased during the event will no longer provide any bonus rewards.

■ Adventure and Story

– The ending period of Unrecorded History will be displayed. Please refer to the [Episode and Side Story Improvements Preview] notice for more details.

– An issue where the pop-up text when receiving the reward, 4★ Artifact Nostalgic Music Box, in the Special Side Story, Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day, were displayed smaller than intended, will be fixed. 

– An issue where the Lobby banner for Special Side Story, Fairy Tale for a Snowy Day was not displayed properly, will be fixed.

■ Labyrinth

– An issue where the [NEW] tag was not displayed on the [Battle] icon in the Lobby when setting your Lobby as Hero or Illustration Lobby after Malicus’s Consciousness is added, will be fixed.

– Improvements will be made to the spacing of the Skill Description of Furious Flame, a skill used by elite monsters in Malicus’s Consciousness.

– Improvements will be made to the spacing for the names of some Equipment that can be acquired in Malicus’s Consciousness.

– An issue where the rewards for clearing Area 1 of Malicus’s Conscience were displayed as a Gold Chest Reward when the number of Ancient Coins acquired exceeded 200, will be fixed.

– An issue where the skill descriptions of elite monsters in Malicus’s Consciousness did not match their actual skill, will be fixed.

– The order of the buttons to enter each Labyrinth will be improved. 

■ World Arena

– An issue where the level of Heroes under the Grace of Growth effect was displayed as the level before the effect was applied on the Replay video, will be fixed.

– An issue where the screen froze for a short time when using the Replay function, will be fixed.

– An issue where some of the effects on the Replay video were not displayed properly when Heroes were being attacked, will be fixed.

 ■ Music Player

– 4 new songs will be added.

– An issue where the PV of ‘7th world: Always with you’ was not played properly when tapping the play button, will be fixed.

■ Other

– Improvements will be made to the NPC team that is automatically assigned in Trials of Specialty Change Quests. 

– Improvements will be made to enter the battle with skin when entering the skill preview with the equipped skin.

– The skill effect filter function will be added to [Hero Journal > All Heroes > Filter Selection].

– The informative message in Storage will be improved.

– An issue where some of the information was not displayed properly when adjusting the number of battles for Repeat Battling before entering different content after starting Background Battling, will be fixed.

– An issue where the category of the Journal was changed while the Hero filter pop-up screen remained when touching a category of Journal and the filter button on Hero and Artifact Journal simultaneously, will be fixed.

– An issue where some of the incorrect system texts were displayed for a brief moment when tapping the ‘Time Left’ button on the Expedition Information pop-up screen while in Repeat Battling, will be fixed.

– An issue where some of the incorrect resources were displayed in the background when attacking or being attacked in a stage with a certain background, will be fixed.

– An issue where the background pack, Suin’s Camp which can be received as a reward for clearing Episode 4, Chapter 3, had incorrect images displayed on the part of its image, will be fixed.

– An issue where the page did not function properly when tapping the Facebook button on the event page on AOS devices, will be fixed.

– An issue where the notification of Rank Up Pack 1 continued to be displayed on the Shop and Pack menu after receiving all of its rewards, will be fixed.

– Improvements will be made to improve the overall convenience of the Equipment or Artifact Enhancement mission in the event, Molagora Challenge! (Normal). 

– The reset time of the 6★ Promotion Celebration Check-In Event will be changed to each server’s reset time.

– An issue where the Inventory pop-up screen was displayed behind the Purchase pop-up screen when purchasing Conquest Points Shop Equipment while the Inventory is full, will be fixed.

– Sez will be replaced as Haste on Cecilia’s team in NPC Challenge of Arena.

– The <Tap to SYNK> button on the title screen will be changed back to <Tap to start> button as the Collaboration ended.

– The tutorial on how to set the Collaboration Illustration as your Lobby, will no longer be displayed in the game.

Thank you.