Patch/Holiday Awakening

Holiday Awakening is the November 2024 update for Lost Ark. It was released on November 27, 2024.^[1]

Summary[]

Downtime will begin on November 27, 2024 (12 AM PT / 8 AM UTC) and is expected to last 7 hours. The Holiday Awakening Update is packed with character and raid balance changes, new impactful progression events, and much more! Dive into the full list of new content, events, store offerings, and other changes in a new episode of "Patch Notes with Henry", or read through the comprehensive details below.

Video: Patch Notes with Henry, Holiday Awakening

Buzzling Island[]

Buzzling Island arrives as new island to explore. Whether you're eager to test your wings against new challenges or simply enjoy this whimsical realm, Buzzling Island promises an unforgettable expedition that's sure to leave you abuzz with excitement. Don't miss out on this hive of activity with new adventures and quests.

Buzzling Island is located left of Tortoyk in the Gienah Sea, and the recommended Item Level is 1520 or above. Players can start the quest after interacting with "Colorful Honeybees" near the island entrance. All Buzzling Island Quests can be done once per roster. When transformed into a bee, players can interact with their characters by using arrow keys. Players can challenge the Trial of Honor to join the honorable Royal Guards by competing with others in a race event.

Players should complete 'Source of the Sweet Smell' quest to proceed with the Trial of Honor.
'Honeybee Skill Guide' in the island guides the Trial.
The Trial opens every hour between 10:00 AM and 4:00 AM (server time), and players can join once per roster to earn the rewards. The chance to earn rewards is reset at 6:00 AM every day. If players leave the area after participating in the trial of honor, they can no longer participate in the competition quest on the day.
Players can earn 'Buzzling Island race coins' and 'Buzzling Island Race Reward Chest' upon completing the trial race, and can exchange their island coins for various items, such as T4 honing materials and cards.
Players should meet the below conditions to start quest 'The Conspiracy Looming Over the Honeybee Kingdom':
- Achieve Rank 1 - 5 in the trial or join the race 5 times.
- Complete quest 'Royal Guard Examinations'.

General Additions

Added 3 Mokoko Seeds
Added the Buzzling Island Soul
Added 5 new achievements and a title
Added 2 Jukebox songs

North Kurzan Rapport[]

North Kurzan Rapport has been added with 3 NPCs: Mystic, Tamut, and Ren.

Available after completing the quest 'The Way Forward'.
5 new North Kurzan Rapport items have been added:
- Players can exchange 'North Kurzan Rapport Item Chest' with the South Kurzan Rapport Exchange NPC.
- New rapport items can be exchanged for Vitameow from the
- Exchange Vitameow
- NPC in the Stronghold.
Added Ren Card, Tamut Card, and 4 North Kurzan Rapport items to the North Kurzan wandering merchant 'Colvin'.
Players can exchange 'North Kurzan Rapport Chest' from the South Kurzan Rapport exchange NPC. In addition, these new rapport items can be changed to 'Vitameow' from the 'Exchange Vitameow' in the stronghold.

Pet Ability System[]

The Pet Ability System has been added, allowing pets to provide specific benefits when stationed at the Security Division. Here's a breakdown of how it works.

Pet Ability Training[]

Pets can learn abilities through Ability Training at the Stronghold Ranch, with abilities available in three grades: Rare, Epic, and Legendary, offering increasingly powerful effects. Abilities are specific to Security Division placements, with the Ranch providing battle-related effects, the Farm focusing on farm-related effects, and the Dock supporting stronghold activities like Dispatch and Craft. These abilities only activate when the pet is placed in the appropriate Security Division area that matches its ability type. You can check your pet's abilities in the Pet Inventory or the Security Division.

Ability Training Process[]

The Ability Training Process includes two training slots by default, with an extra slot available through the Crystalline Aura Plus service, and resets daily at 6:00 AM. Each slot gets one ability training per day. Regular Training (consuming Adventure Seals) grants abilities from Rare to Legendary, while Special Training (consuming Gold) grants Epic to Legendary abilities. Pets must meet the minimum grade for the chosen training type and, once started, training cannot be canceled, so players should select pets carefully. Each pet can acquire only one ability, but pets with existing abilities can choose from those they've trained.

Security Division Placement[]

Pets with abilities can be placed in the Security Division to activate their effects, but must be assigned to the correct area (Ranch, Farm, or Dock) based on their ability type. Pets with the same ability cannot be deployed in the same area, and battle-related abilities cannot be used in difficulty-adjusted content (like those using Book of Coordination or Scale of Harmony).

Pet Release System[]

Pets can be released through the Pet Management NPC in the city or stronghold to receive Pet Expertise Potions based on their grade and expertise level. Releasing a pet is permanent and removes it from storage, so it should be done carefully. Players receive one potion per 1,000 expertise levels held by the pet and one potion per 1,000 levels used in pet upgrades. This new ability system enables players to enhance their stronghold capabilities and improve efficiency through their pet companions.

Raid Updates[]

The HP of the bosses in the following raids will be nerfed by 10% to 15%, in both Normal and Hard modes.

Legion Raid: Brelshaza
Legion Raid: Akkan
Legion Raid: Thaemine
Kazeros Raid: Echidna

Events[]

Voldis Powerpass[]

New Event Powerpass that drop players off in Voldis at Item Level 1540 will be granted to all players. Powerpasses can be claimed and used until December 18, 2024, at which point it will expire if the Powerpass has not been used.

Hyper Awakening Road[]

A new progression event arrives, built to help all types of players reach Tier 4 and Hyper Awakenings. Pairing well with the Voldis Powerpass, the Hyper Awakening Road is available for players to power up a character until January 15, 2025. The Hyper Awakening Road event is built to boost a character from Item Level 1540 to 1620, ready to enter Tier 4 and access Hyper Awakenings. The designated character will have progression boost effects applied and receive caches of rewards as their Item Level progresses, cumulating in a particularly valuable reward at 1620 filled with Tier 4 honing materials, Silver, Gold, T4 level 6 gems, and more. As an additional option, players with a character between Item Levels 1620 and 1640 can still select that character for the Hyper Awakening Road. While they won't receive honing boosts, they can still earn mission rewards and use the materials provided.

Honing Rate Boost
- 1540 to 1620: 100% increase (2x basic rate)
- Artisan's Energy accumulates 2x faster
XP Material Discount
- 1540 to 1580: 70% discount
- 1585 to 1620: 40% discount
Honing Material Discount
- 1540 to 1580: 70% discount
- 1585 to 1620: 40% discount
Gold Cost Discount
- 1540 to 1580: 100% discount (only uses silver)
- 1585 to 1620: 40% discount

Toto's Ice Castle[]

Toto's Ice Castle returns for the frigid months, lasting until the February Update. You can enter the event from major cities. Players will transform into Mokokos when entering the castle. The icy floor tiles will start to break once they are stepped on in a new minigame where players will need to break as many snowflakes as possible by using special skills. You can enter every even hour (2 PM, 4 PM, etc.), and once per roster per day, or earn tokens from clearing Chaos Dungeons, Kurzan Front, or Guardian Raids. Freja Tokens can be spent at the event shop, which has a variety of valuable items and holiday-themed rewards that can be earned! Special event feast items will also be available during the event.

General Event Updates[]

Added a new Daily Login Reward Track.

Store Updates[]

New Cosmetic Collection[]

Flopsie and Wolfie Skins

Oh, what big ears you have! Choose between cute bunny or big bad wolf vibes and step into Arkesia with style with the Flopsie and Wolfie skins. Watch the showcase below to see them in action!

Video: Flopsie and Wolfie Skins

Black Friday Deals in Arkesia[]

Special Item Bundles Available 11/27 - 12/4

This Black Friday, Lost Ark players can use Royal Crystals to grab incredible value packs via the in-game shop. Check out the featured bundles below, each offering unique resources and premium items to enhance your journey through Arkesia!

Golden Grab Bundle[]

This deluxe bundle is packed with high-value resources and exclusive items. It includes a 3,000 Crystal Bundle and Golden Grab Card Pack containing Legendary and Epic Card Packs. Players can also enjoy the Luminous Gem Shard Chest, and various Honing Material Chests for massive gear upgrades, alongside Honing Support Selection Chests filled with Lava's Breath and Glacier Breath. The Golden Grab Bundle is the ultimate upgrade package.

Harvest Haul Bundle[]

This versatile bundle offers a mix of 1,900 Crystals and essential honing resources. With a Luminous Gem Shard Chest, Ebony Cube Entrance Ticket Selection Chest, and multiple Honing Material Chests, this bundle provides a substantial boost in gear enhancement materials. From Shards to Destiny Destruction and Guardian Stones, the Harvest Haul is perfect for players looking to balance both progression and affordability.

Thrifty Thrills Bundle[]

Designed for players on a budget, the Thrifty Thrills Bundle includes an 800 Crystal Bundle and an assortment of essential honing resources to strengthen your gear. Featuring the Honing Shard Selection Chest, Destiny Destruction Stone Pouch, Destiny Guardian Stone Pouch, and more, this bundle gives you access to important resources without breaking the bank. Ideal for players looking for great value on Black Friday! Each bundle is only available from November 27 to December 4, so don't miss out on these Black Friday specials. Get ready to enhance your character and seize Arkesia's Black Friday deals before they're gone!

1v1 'Three Champions' Mode Update[]

The following changes have been made to the way Champion Points are consumed:

Awakening skill
- Uses 2 Champion Points instead of 1
Champion Buff
- Obtaining Champion Buff will consume 1 Champion Point instead of 2
- Champion Buff effect 'Reducing cooldown for all skills except for Awakening, Movement, and Stand Up Skills' will be applied for 3 seconds instead of 4 seconds.
- Champion Buff now provides maximum of 15% MP recovery effect.
- Champion Buff will last 3 seconds instead of 1.
  - Players cannot obtain additional Champion Buff while a Champion Buff is already in effect.
Removing Status Ailments
- Status Ailment cannot be removed during the first 0.5 seconds after getting Status Ailment.

Balance Updates[]

Aeromancer[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Sunny Day
  - Weather Skill damage increased from 10 / 20 / 30% to 11 / 22 / 33%.

Arcanist[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Banquet of the Empress
  - Ruin damage changed from 5 / 15 / 25% to 7 / 14 / 22%.

Artillerist[]

Skills
Missile Launcher

PvP damage reduced by 10%.
PvP cooldown increased from 70 seconds to 85.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Overheat
  - Normal Skill damage increased from 15 / 25 / 35% to 16 / 26 / 36%.
- Barrage Attack
  - Outgoing damage increased from 3 / 9 / 15% to 4 / 10 / 16%.
  - Barrage attack damage increased from 0 / 20 / 40% to 0 / 30 / 60%.

Bard[]

Skills
Vivace

New additional effect: Ignores collision with adventurers and Challenge or lower foes.

Berserker[]

General

PvP damage of all skills, except for Basic Attack, Awakening, and Hyper Awakening Skills reduced by 10%.

Identity

Burst Mode
- Crit Rate increased from 30% to 60%.
Bloody Rush
- Can now use Movement Skill during skill use.

Skills
Crime Hazard

Enhanced Strike tripod
- Removed effect: No longer increases MP cost by 40%.

Mountain Crash

PvE damage increased by 197.6%.
Vital Point Hit tripod changed to Technique Charge:
- New - Technique Charge: Skill can now stack up to 2 times.
- Old - Vital Point Hit: On Physical and Shockwave hits, Crit Rate +20 / 23.2 / 26.4 / 29.8 / 33.2% for 4 seconds.

Chain Sword

PvE damage increased by 40.4%.
Vital Point Hit tripod changed to Brutal Honesty:
- New - Brutal Honesty: During skill use, grants Paralysis Immunity.
- Old - Vital Point Hit: On hit, Crit Rate 20 / 23.2 / 26.4 / 29.8 / 33.2% for 3 seconds.

Maelstrom

Vital Point Hit tripod changed to Concussion:
- New - Concussion: Increases Stagger Level to [Mid - High]. Crit Rate +15 / 21 / 27 / 33 / 40%.
- Old - Vital Point Hit: On 2nd attack hit, Crit Rate +20 / 23.2 / 26.4 / 29.8 / 33.2% for 5 seconds.

Red Dust

PvE damage increased by 17.4%.
Vital Point Hit tripod changed to Enhanced Strike:
- New - Enhanced Strike: Outgoing Damage +25 / 31 / 37 / 43 / 50%.
- Old - Vital Point Hit: On hit, Crit Rate +20 / 23.2 / 26.4 / 29.8 / 33.2% for 8 seconds.
Blood Slash tripod
- Bleed damage reduced by 50%.

Engravings
Mayhem

Now also grants Crit Rate +30% while in Mayhem.
Dark Rush
- Can now use Movement Skill during skill use.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Mayhem
  - Now also grants Crit Rate +10 / 20 / 30% while in Mayhem.
- Stampede
  - Movement distance changed from -2 meters to -1 meter.
  - Removed effect: On using Movement Skill, gain Stampede effect. While Stampede is active, outgoing Damage 0.3 / 0.6 / 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5% per stack while in Burst and Mayhem Modes, up to 4 stacks.
  - New effect: Outgoing Damage 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5%.
  - Dash now ignores monsters collision.

Breaker[]

Skills
Flashstep

PvP cooldown increased from 14 seconds to 16.

Punishing Wave

PvP: Removed Paralysis Immunity.

Zaffre Nova

PvP: Removed Paralysis Immunity.

Eye of the Storm

Sweet Spot tripod
- Skill is now canceled a bit slower.

Deadeye[]

Skills
Sign of Apocalypse

Increased the speed of subsequent attacks in Combo Mode.
Skill effect changed:
- New: Fire your shotgun and inflict X Damage. Fire again to inflict X Damage. Inflicts double Damage to foes within 4.5 meters.
- Old: Fire your shotgun 2 times, inflicting X and X Damage. Nearby foes receive x2 Damage.
Close Shot tripod
- Description now specifies "nearby foes within 4.5 meters" instead of simply "nearby foes".
Full Range tripod
- Removed effect: All attacks are considered melee damage.
- New effect: Inflicts double Damage to entire AoE Radius.
Aftermath of Calamity tripod
- Casting speed of the last attack increased by 10%.

Judgment Day

Skill effect changed:
- New: Repeatedly fire 3 times, inflicting X Damage. Movement is possible while firing. Inflicts up to double Damage to foes within 4.5 meters.
- Old: Fire the shotgun 3 times. Each shot inflicts X Damage. Movement is possible while firing. Damage inflicted on nearby targets can increase up to 2 times.
Buckshot Choke tripod
- New: Firing angle narrows, but max range +1 meter.
- Old: The field of fire narrows, but the range increases.
Shot Spreader tripod
- New: The firing angle becomes wider.
- Old: The field of fire widens. With Hour of Judgment, the field of fire widens and increases the size of the bullets fired.
Close Shot tripod
- New: Outgoing Damage +45 / 52 / 59 / 67 / 75% against foes up to 4.5 meters away.
- Old: Damage to foes in close range increases up to +35 / 42 / 49 / 57 / 65%. With Hour of Judgment, damage to nearby foes does not increase, but a total of 5 Buckshot pellets are fired. Outgoing Damage +10 / 16 / 22 / 28 / 35%.
Dragon Breath tripod
- Outgoing damage reduced from 35 / 42 / 49 / 57 / 65% to 30 / 37 / 44 / 52 / 60%.
- New effect: Inflicts double damage to entire AoE Radius.
Rock Salt Bullet tripod
- Description now specifies "foes within 4.5 meters" instead of "foes hit at close range".
Hour of Judgment tripod
- New: No longer a Back Attack. Each shot increases the Skill Casting Speed and each shot's outgoing damage +100 / 110 / 120 / 130 / 140%.
- Old: Fires 4 Buckshot pellets. Pellets do not apply Back Attack. Deals damage equal to 100 / 105 / 110 / 115 / 120% of the damage per 1 shot regardless of the distance of the hit foe. With Close Shot, damage to nearby foes does not increase, but a total of 5 Buckshot pellets are fired. Outgoing Damage +10 / 16 / 22 / 28 / 35%. With Rock Salt Bullet, each pellet applies 1 stack of Bleed.
Farewell tripod
- New effect: Reload automatically on fire.

Shotgun Rapid Fire

Casting speed increased.
Distance traveled backwards -1 meter.
Skill effect changed:
- New: Fire your shotgun 3 times to inflict X Damage. Inflicts double Damage to foes within 4.5 meters.
- Old: Fire your shotgun 3 times, inflicting X, X, and X Damage, pushing foes far back with the last shot. Nearby foes receive x2 Damage.
Combo Rapid Fire tripod
- Speed of subsequent attacks in Combo Mode increased.
Close Shot tripod
- Description now specifies "nearby foes within 4.5 meters" instead of simply "nearby foes".
Full Range tripod
- Removed effect: All attacks are considered melee damage.
- New effect: Inflicts double damage to entire AoE Radius.

Shotgun Dominator

Skill effect changed:
- New: Hold the shotgun with both hands and fire a flurry of bullets to inflict X Damage and send foes airborne. Inflicts double Damage to foes within 4.5 meters.
- Old: Fire two shotguns at foes, inflicting up to X Damage, followed by a finishing shot that knocks down foes for X Damage. Nearby foes receive 2x the Damage.
Full Range tripod
- Removed effect: All attacks are considered melee damage.
- New effect: Inflicts double damage to entire AoE Radius.
Close Shot tripod
- Description now specifies "nearby foes within 4.5 meters" instead of simply "nearby foes".

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Enhanced Weapon passive changed to Tactical Bullet:
  - New - Tactical Bullet: Gain the Tactical Bullet buff when changing the stance, granting Skill Damage to foes +3 / 6 / 9%. Consumed upon skill use.
  - Old - Enhanced Weapon: On switching stances, gain Enhanced Weapon buff for 9 seconds, granting Crit Rate +3 / 6 / 10%.
- Hitman passive changed to Ammo Supplement:
  - New - Ammo Supplement: On switching stances, gain Tactical Bullet +2 / 3.
  - Old - Hitman: On using Shotgun or Rifle Skills, the Enhanced Weapon buff is granted.
- Arthetine Specialist passive changed to Specialist's Movement:
  - New - Specialist's Movement: Upon moving while casting the Shotgun Skill, move 4 meters in the direction of the target location, and gain Push Immunity while moving. All Skill Damage +0.8 / 1.6 / 2.4 / 3.2 / 4%.
  - Old - Arthetine Specialist: Back Attack Damage +0.8 / 1.6 / 2.4 / 3.2 / 4%, and Physical/Magical Piercing +1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5%.
- Lethal Bullet passive changed to Precision Shot Training:
  - New - Precision Shot Training: Crit Rate +8 / 16 / 24%, Crit Damage +4 / 9 / 14%.
  - Old - Lethal Bullet: When Enhanced Weapon buff is active, Crit Rate +4 / 9 / 14% and Crit Damage 8 / 11 / 14%.
- Strategic Garb passive changed:
  - New: Shotgun Skill slot +1. All Skill Damage +0 / 5 / 10%. Additionally, Shotgun Skill Damage +5 / 7 / 9%.
  - Old: Shotgun Skill slot +1. All Skill Damage +4 / 12 / 19%.

Deathblade[]

General

PvP damage of all skills, except for Basic Attack, Awakening/Hyper Awakening Skill, and Hyper Awakening Technique reduced by 3.5%.

Skills
Deathly Slash

Skill control type changed from Normal to Point.
Casting time reduced.

Flash Blink

PvP damage inflicted after the movement attack reduced by 12.5%.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Sword Spirit Compression
  - Surge damage per stack increased from 7 / 14 / 21% to 8 / 16 / 24%.

Destroyer[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Gravity Release
  - New: Hypergravity Zone Mode changes into Gravity Release Mode. While in Gravity Release Mode, gain Push immunity and ability to use Skills. On Concentration Skill hit, Gravity Core can be recovered. However, Gravity Shield and Damage Reduction Effect does not apply. While in Gravity Release Skill Mode, Gravity Aura is maintained, and Penalty Gauge Reduction effects when hit by certain Boss or above monsters are also maintained. However, consuming Cores will not increase Gravity Meter. Upon using the Gravity Release Skill in Normal Mode, gain +14% of the Gravity Meter. In Gravity Release Mode, instantly recharge all Gravity Cores, and outgoing Damage +10%. Gravity Release Skills used within 10s of Gravity Release inflict +20 / 45 / 70% more Damage. When the Gravity Release Skill ends, Gravity Release Mode also ends.
  - Old: Hypergravity Zone Mode changes into Gravity Release Mode. While in Gravity Release Mode, gain Push immunity and ability to use Skills. On Concentration Skill hit, Gravity Core can be recovered. However, Gravity Shield and Damage Reduction Effect does not apply. Upon entering Gravity Release Mode, gain all Gravity Cores. While in Gravity Release Mode, outgoing Damage +10%, all Gravity Release Skill Damage +15 / 35 / 55%. Additionally, Gravity Aura is maintained, and Penalty Gauge Reduction effects when hit by certain Boss or above monsters are also maintained. However, while in Gravity Release Mode, consuming Cores will not increase Gravity Meter.
- Gravity Release Mode
  - Duration reduced from 16 seconds to 10.
Leap
- Concentrated Attack
  - Damage from remaining attacks reduced from 15 / 40 / 65% to 6 / 18 / 30%.
  - New effect: Now also grants Crit Rate +10 / 20 / 30% on remaining attacks.

Glaivier[]

Skills
Deadly Red Dragon

Skill now sends foes airborne instead of knocking them back.
Skill now deals one instance of damage instead of 4.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Yeon-Style Encore
  - Yeon-Style Encore can now be used during skill use. The first skill used after activating Yeon-Style Encore inflicts increased damage.

Gunlancer[]

General

PvP Vitality coefficient reduced from 2.5 to 2.4.

Identity

PvP zones passive Shield Meter consumption changed from -4% per second to -5% per second.

Skills
Bash

PvP cooldown increased from 10 seconds to 14.

Spear Dash

Distance traveled with the thrusting attack reduced by 50%.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Lone Knight
  - Gunlancer Skill damage increased from 6 / 12 / 18% to 7 / 14 / 21%.
- Vanguard's Mindset
  - Normal Skill damage reduced from 42 / 45 / 48% to 39 / 42 / 45%.
Leap
- Vanguard's Protection
  - Removed effect: Upon charging, creates a shield for party members in the charge range for 20% of Max HP for 5 seconds.
  - New effect: Upon creating a giant shield, creates a shield for party members in a 24 meter radius for 20% of Max HP for 5 seconds.

Gunslinger[]

Skills
Shotgun Rapid Fire

Casting speed increased.
Distance traveled backwards -1 meter.
Combo Rapid Fire tripod
- Speed of subsequent attacks in Combo Mode increased.

Target Down

Preparation action speed increased.
Shooting now still occurs even while inputting commands during skill use.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Assault Sniper
  - PvE damage increased by 20%.

Machinist[]

Skills
Command - Orbital Bombardment - Removed

Removed from the game.

Neo Fire - New skill

Added to the game.

Command - Active Pulse

Pulse Shield tripod
- PvP shield ratio reduced from 50% to 30%.
Expulsion Pulse tripod
- Increased cooldown increased from 4 seconds to 6.

Point Exclusion

New skill effect: Cause an explosion that inflicts X Damage and send foes airborne.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Core Reaction Amplification
  - New: Sync Skill Damage +1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5%. Joint Skill Damage +2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10%.
  - Old: Sync Skill Damage +1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5%. Joint Skill Battery consumption +3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15%, but Damage +3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15%.
- Drone Booster passive changed to Tactical Reload:
  - New - Tactical Reload: Reload buff changes to the Tactical Reload buff, which stacks up to 8 stacks. Outgoing Damage +0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4%. Tactical Reload: Move Speed +1%, Atk. Speed +1%, Natural Battery Recovery +1%.
  - Old - Drone Booster: On retrieving a drone by using the X key or a Joint Skill, Drone Skill Cooldown 4 / 8 / 11 / 14 / 16%.
- Strategic Escape passive changed to Self-Destruct Sequence:
  - New - Self-Destruct Sequence: Sync Skill Damage +0 / 1.1 / 2.2 / 3.3 / 4.4%. While in Hypersync Mode, if all Core Energy is consumed or if Hypersync Mode ends by pressing [Z], enter the Self-Destruct Sequence to cause an explosion that inflicts X Damage and sends nearby foes airborne. (5 second cooldown)
  - Old - Strategic Escape: Sync Skill Damage +0 / 1.1 / 2.2 / 3.3 / 4.4%. On using Disable Hypersync, the Machinist immediately escapes to the rear and Hypersync changes to Auto Mode, engaging in auto-combat for 10 seconds before disappearing. The effect does not apply if Hypersync is disabled due to consuming all Core Energy or losing Shield.
Leap
- Battery Efficiency passive changed to Optimization Mode:
  - New - Optimization Mode: Neo Fire's battery consumption -80%, Casting Speed +20%. Outgoing Damage +15 / 35 / 55%.
  - Old - Battery Efficiency: Command: Orbital Bombardment Skill's battery consumption -80%, and Outgoing Damage +15 / 35 / 55%.
- Teleportation passive changed to Focused Power:
  - New - Focused Power: Neo Fire changes to Charge Mode. Decreases the number of shots fired to 3. Total outgoing Damage +24 / 46 / 68%.
  - Old - Teleportation: Command: Orbital Bombardment Skill's battery consumption -36 / 25 / 14%. Adds 1 additional chain, and the drone teleports to the target location and attacks on skill use.
- Combo passive changed to Autopilot:
  - New - Autopilot: Point Exclusion is immediately cast at target location. Outgoing Damage +15 / 35 / 55%.
  - Old - Combo: While using the Point Exclusion Skill, the next Sync Skill can be used faster and Outgoing Damage +12 / 36 / 50%.
- Sync Combination
  - New: While using the Point Exclusion Skill, the next Sync Skill can be used quickly. Cooldown -25%. Outgoing Damage +0 / 18 / 36%.
  - Old: Point Exclusion Skill Cooldown -25%, and Outgoing Damage +0 / 16 / 32%.

Reaper[]

Skills
Shadow Knife

Changed so that attacks would be delivered with the character standing still instead of moving backward.

Finishing Step

Reduced the duration of the sword dance performed after the downward strike.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Vital Point Secured
  - Weak Point Dismantle effect duration increased from 30 seconds to 60.
  - Shadow Blade effect duration increased from 30 seconds to 60.
- Chaos Enhancement
  - Chaos effect duration reduction changed from -3 seconds to -2.
Leap
- Sly Blade
  - Shadow Knife Crit Rate reduced from 25% to 20%.
  - Cooldown reduction changed from 10 / 22 / 33% to 12 / 24 / 36%.

Scrapper[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Duck II
  - Outgoing damage reduced from 1.4 / 2.8 / 4.2 / 5.6 / 7% to 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5%.

Shadowhunter[]

Skills
Wild Slash

Backstep distance reduced.
Finishing Blow now casts faster.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Storm Grinding
  - Boomerang projectile duration reduced.
  - Number of hits delivered between the first and the final attacks reduced from 13 to 9.
  - Damage of each hit delivered between the first and the final attacks increased by 44.4%.

Slayer[]

Identity

Bloodlust
- Can now use Movement Skill during skill use.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Punisher
  - Outgoing damage increased from 9 / 18 / 27% to 10 / 20 / 30%.
- Wrath
  - Crit Damage increased from 16 / 32 / 48% to 17 / 34 / 51%.
- Crushing Fear
  - New effect: When entering Burst Mode, now also applies "Party: Damage Amplification" for 15 seconds.
- Unstoppable Fury
  - New: Outgoing Damage +4 / 8 / 12%. Upon entering Burst Enhancement state, outgoing Damage +4 / 8 / 12%, Bloodlust Atk. Speed +20%.
  - Old: Outgoing Damage +4 / 8 / 12%. When Bloodlust is used during Burst Mode, go into Burst Enhancement state. Burst Enhancement state lasts as long as Burst Mode is active. Outgoing Damage +4 / 8 / 12%.
- Intensifying Fury
  - New: Press X during Burst Enhancement to return to Normal Mode. When absorbing Vigor, MP recovery +5%. If Vigor is absorbed during Burst Mode, enter Burst Enhancement state. In Burst Enhancement state, Outgoing Damage +1 / 2 / 3% per stack. Stacks up to 10 times. Burst Enhancement state ends when Burst Mode ends.
  - Old: When absorbing Vigor, MP recovery +5%. If Vigor is absorbed during Burst Mode, enter Burst Enhancement state. In Burst Enhancement state, Outgoing Damage +1 / 2 / 3% per stack. Stacks up to 10 times. Burst Enhancement state ends when Burst Mode ends.

Sorceress[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Overload
  - Outgoing damage per stack increased from 0.6 / 1.2 / 1.8 / 2.4 / 3% to 0.7 / 1.4 / 2.2 / 3 / 3.8%.
  - Maximum stacks reduced from 3 to 2.
    - Maximum outgoing damage reduced from 1.8 / 3.6 / 5.4 / 7.2 / 9% to 1.4 / 2.8 / 4.4 / 6 / 7.6%.
  - Arcane Meter consumption per stack changed from +75% / 150% / 300% to +10% / 20%.

Souleater[]

Skills
Gluttony

PvP: First attack now sends foes airborne and the downward strike knocks them down.
Possession tripod
- PvP: Skill now sends foes airborne instead of paralyzing them.

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Soul Decapitation
  - New: While in Soul Snatch Mode, press Z to use Soul Decapitation. Soul Decapitation Damage +0 / 80 / 160%. Using Soul Decapitation ends Soul Snatch Mode.
  - Old: When using Ghast Skills during Soul Snatch, gain a Soul Collection Bonus. At 9 Soul Collection Bonus, press Z to use Soul Decapitation. Soul Decapitation Damage +0 / 80 / 160%.
  - Casting speed reduced.
Leap
- Death March of Darkness
  - Fatal Finale outgoing damage increased from 8 / 17 / 26% to 12 / 24 / 36%.
  - Crit Damage increased from 7 / 14 / 21% to 15 / 30 / 45%.

Soulfist[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Energy Overflow II
  - Outgoing damage reduced from 7 / 14 / 21% to 6 / 12 / 18%.
- Efficient Distribution passive changed to Energy Practice:
  - New - Energy Practice: Outgoing Damage +0.7 / 1.4 / 2.1 / 2.8 / 3.5%. Each time a Normal Skill is used while in Spirit Recovery, Spirit Recovery duration -0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5%.
  - Old - Efficient Distribution: Hype Mode only goes up to Level 2, but you will enter Level 1 Hype by default without Spirit Recovery or Normal Mode. Outgoing Damage +2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10%. When Level 2 Hype ends, you cannot enter Level 2 again for 15 seconds.
- Limit Break
  - New effect: Upon using Awakening Skill, Atk. Power +55.6% for 6 seconds due to the Ready Attack effect.

Striker[]

Ark Passive

Enlightenment
- Orb's Blessing
  - Esoteric Skill damage penalty changed from -20 / 17.3 / 14.5% to -16 / 13 / 10%.

Summoner[]

Skills
Mariposa

Casting speed increased.
Time before Mariposa goes into full bloom reduced.
Can now cancel the skill a bit faster.
Skill damage distribution rate changed.

Igna

PvE damage increased by 25%.
PvP damage increased by 9%.
Igna's basic attacks changed:
- New: Igna unleashes a powerful flame breath, inflicting X total [Fire] Damage.
- Old: Igna breathes fire on nearby foes for inflicting X [Fire] Damage.

Judge Kelsion

Damage increased by 9%.
Judge Kelsion's skills damage distribution rate changed.

Ark Passive

Leap
- Enlightenment
  - Mariposa damage increased from 10 / 20 / 30% to 12 / 24 / 36%.
- Tame
  - Summoning duration increased from 0 / 2 / 4 seconds to 0 / 3 / 6.
- Igna's Breath
  - New: Command Igna to use the Breath Skill. Igna soars up high and unleashes a powerful flame breath at foes, inflicting N total [Fire] Damage. The flame breath leaves behind a Flame Area and inflicts X [Fire] Damage up to 2 times.
  - Old: Command Igna to use the Breath Skill. Igna unleashes a powerful flame breath, inflicting X total [Fire] Damage.
  - Flame Breath damage reduced from 225 / 343 / 461% to 200 / 312 / 424%.

Wardancer[]

General

PvP Esoteric Meter gain increased by 50%.

Skills
Esoteric Skill - Azure Dragon Supreme Fist

PvP damage increased by 12%.

Esoteric Skill - Thunderclap Kick

PvP cooldown reduced from 60 seconds to 45.

References[]

↑ Holiday Awakening Release Notes

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