Level 40? Keep Busy!

The new FTG or ABP system, (whichever you prefer to refer to it as), is a major improvement from the Hybrid FTG System introduced in the recent Game Patch.

We have been taking all of your feedback and ideas into careful consideration and have revised the Hybrid FTG System over the course of our week-long assessment. The new and improved FTG/ABP System would be fair, balanced, and in accordance to the player’s best interests as a whole.

Introducing Dragon Nest SEA’s New and Improved FTG/ABP System!
This New FTG/ABP system will be fully implemented on 29 March 2012 after the patch.

Once again, we would like to thank all players for the incredible amount of feedback given, and also the support shown to us since the launch of the game!

To help you digest the new and improved FTG/ABP System, we have lined up for you two upcoming events, both of which DO NOT require FTG.

First up – How about sharing your knowledge and helping out newer lower-leveled players through the Master & Apprentice System? Both Master & Apprentice earn cool rewards through this system.

It is time to kick it up a notch and make it a real challenge with even greater rewards for the best Masters around!



Secondly, taking on all those Apprentices and training them up by running dungeon after dungeon can get a little tiring after a while. We recommend taking breaks every now and then from that.

How you ask? How about a nice ‘lil getaway in the Wonderful Theme Park!

The Wonderful Theme Park Committee has a promotion just for you:



It’s a fortnight of insane fun and action, so don’t miss out on any of these awesome events! See you in Lagendia!

*Event Notes:
- All Event Rewards will be given out after the event periods.
- For the Master & Apprentice event, eligible players may only be rewarded with 1 category maximum (with the better rewards always being selected).

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Game Patch on 29 March

Dear Players,

There will be a Game Patch on 29 March 2012 from 1000HRS - 1300HRS (GMT+8). The game service will be unavailable during this time.

We highly recommend that you log out of the game before the stipulated time to avoid any item loss.

[Changelog]
- New Improved FTG/ABP System
- Comet Dust Exchange Rate for Spiral/Vortex pouches reduced by 20%

Stay tuned for more info!

Is there any revamp about FTG/ABP system? Let's look forward for it!

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DN SEA Hybrid FTG Care Package

Due to a lot of negative feedback towards new FTG system , Cherry Credits are offering an event while discussing to get a better system.

The introduction of the new Hybrid FTG system to Dragon Nest SEA has brought about substantial feedback regarding its application into the game.

We would like to shed some light on this matter:

The Hybrid FTG system is a new unified system created by the Dragon Nest developers that is planned to be released and implemented in ALL Dragon Nest services globally. It has already been implemented in Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan. Its implementation in North America and Thailand has been scheduled and is also under way.

We realize there are many concerns that players have towards its implementation in Dragon Nest SEA. Therefore we are taking a one-week period to actively assess the situation; and thereafter thoroughly review the matter with the developers to come up with the best possible solution for Dragon Nest SEA and its players.

In the meantime, we would like to cushion the impact of the Hybrid FTG system by providing a little ‘Care Package’ to all our players:



Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate it. We are constantly taking on all feedback given to strive to make Dragon Nest SEA a better game for all players. So keep ‘em coming!

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Get Stylishly Feral with New Costumes & Wolf Mounts!

Add a dash of class and a dose of style to your Monster Slaying sessions with these brand new Permanent School-Themed Costumes and get a fabulous unique new hairstyle at the same time!

Available for a limited time period only, so don’t miss out!

Ever thought about how awesome it would be if you were able to ride atop a magnificent wolf? Perhaps as you are exploring lush mystical forests while on magical adventures?

Well, the Goddess Altea herself must’ve thought it would be awesome as there’s a new addition to the Altea’s Gahca-Box!

Say hello to your new furry friend, the Brown Dire Wolf!
Give in to your instincts and go howling mad with the Brown Dire Wolf mount today!

*The Crimson Thunder Horse has since been removed from the Altea’s Gacha-Box with the introduction of the Brown Dire Wolf.

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‘150 Mark’ Manual Patch (v.55 – v.56) out now!

The ‘150 Mark’ 300MB+ Update will be fully launched next week! (Click here for more info)

If for some reason you cannot or do not wish to utilize the brand new Dragon Nest AutoUpdate (Beta) feature, fret not for we still have a Manual Patch option for you!

IMPORTANT: Players who have downloaded the patch, PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL/PATCH THE GAME until AFTER the Maintenance Period on 20 March 2012. You will not be able to access the game otherwise!

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150.MARK

150.MARK

by Dragon Nest SEA on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:47pm ·

Dragon Nest SEA has reached 150th day in service and we take this opportunity to thank all players for your continuous support. You were there for us since day 1 – from battling the Closed Beta bugs, to roughing it out with various teething issues, clamping down on gold sellers and even taking down the tough boss Apocalypse. Our coming 300MB patch (we’re calling it the ‘150 Mark’ patch) will significantly enhance your gaming experience.

We’ll be gradually releasing information on the updates that you can look forward to, coming really soon! (Hint – it’s gonna change the way you play the game!)

Character Info UI:

Gacha-Box UI:

As our way of saying “Thank You” for your time and passion for this game, we’re commemorating this special milestone. Simply share this note and when the magic number of 150,000 shares has been reached, we’re giving away a Skill Initialization Scroll (7-days) to EVERYONE in Dragon Nest SEA!

Spread the word and share this note with your friends, allies, guildmates and even strangers today!

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Shanda Invitational : Best of 4 PVP Tournament

This March, we’re bringing you more action with the Shanda Invitational: Best of 4 PvP Tournament!

Players from Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, it’s time to partner up with your best mates for the ultimate showdown in the upcoming qualifiers! Stand to face off against the champion team from Dragon Nest China in a 3V3 and 1V1 battle for the ultimate claim to glory along with attractive prizes!

For those outside of the countries as stated above or do not have a valid passport, don’t be disheartened because you can still participate and stand to win cool hardware peripherals in the Fringe Event 3V3 match!

*Detailed information on prizes to be updated before 17^th March 2012

Details as follow:

Registration: 13^th March – 18^th March 2012

Format: Double Elimination, best of 3 matches

Map: Lost Temple

The tournament will be divided into 3 categories –

a) 3v3 double elimination during National Qualifiers selection and round robin between China, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore during Grand Final (China team will be selected by Shanda Games China).

b) 1v1 double elimination during National Qualifiers selection and round robin between China, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore during Grand Final (China team will be decided by Shanda Games China).

c) 3v3 Fringe event will be conducted online and open for any teams (team members can consists of members from different countries).

Registration fees and prizes will differ accordingly.

Registration Fee for 3v3 National Qualifier: 30,000 CC per team

Registration Fee for 1v1 National Qualifier: 10,000 CC per team

Registration Fee for 3v3 Fringe Event: 3,000 CC per team

Please ensure you have enough CC in your account before registering.

*Teams participating in National Qualifiers are required to submit scanned copies of each members’ valid Passport after registration. Failure to do so would result in application rejected and no refunds will be made.

We would update more information as we get nearer to registration period.

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The Great Arms Race (10 Mar–7 Apr)

This month, march forth and claim the spoils of war (did you see what we did there?) when you clear the following Dungeons on Abyss Difficulty!

Supplement this with the Bonus Weekly Nest Rewards and your characters will be decked out in Manticore/Apocalypse sets in no time!


Terms & Conditions
- Only the designated Dungeons above cleared on Abyss Difficulty count.
- The Weekly Rewards will be credited to all eligible players on the following Tuesday after that week has ended. (i.e. Week 1 (10-17 Mar) Rewards will be credited on 20^th March before 2359HRS, GMT+8)
- Players must clear and complete the designated dungeons at least 5 times to meet the criteria shown above to qualify for the respective Weekly Rewards.
- All Admin decisions are final.

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No Rest Nest Fest! (3–31 Mar)

Calling upon the best of the best for our No Rest Nest Fest! (Excuse us a moment while we untangle our tongues.)

It’s gonna be a month of hack and slash as we open the Nests for raids where you stand to be rewarded with bonus loot if you can defeat the Manticore and/or Apocalypse!

So go on and wallop some boss mob butts! Blood shall be shed this March!

Terms & Conditions
*All timings are in GMT+8.
- Only Apocalypse and Manticore Nests cleared on (Normal Mode) difficulty counts.
- The Weekly Rewards will be credited to all eligible players on the following Tuesday after that week. (i.e. Week 1 Rewards will be credited on 13^th March before 2359HRS, GMT+8)
- Players must clear and complete the Manticore/Apocalypse Nests at least 5 times to qualify for the respective Weekly Rewards.
- All Admin decisions are final.

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Koinzell(GigaVolt)'s Inquisitor DPS / Support Hybrid Build (PVE)

Introduction

For your information , this is a Inquisitor DPS / Support Hybrid Build (PVE) . In this build , GigaVolt focus more on DPS skill and minimum the relic skill so that it is hybrid in both way and able to solo nests.

Cleric:

Priest:

Inquisitor:

Skill Crests:


Remaining 10 skill points goes to Miracle. This build focuses on DPS, while still being able to heal a moderate amount.

Healing:
Heal is maxed to lvl 9 coupled with a +3% heal amt skill crest. That brings you to 14.4% heal, which is great, especially for end-game characters with high hp. This is to make up for level 7 heal relic.

Heal relic lvl 7. Why is it not maxed? Simple - if I want to max it, I might as well play a Saint. Some points are sacrificed here to achieve higher DPS. And heal relic lvl 7 is sufficient for low hp chars (mages, archers).

The 2 options above cover you for healing different hp ranges, and I've never had trouble with bishop nest parties regarding the healing amount I can provide.
Note: this is with light atk build (i.e. lower mag atk).

DPS:
I think this is fairly straightforward, based on the skills I maxed and the skill crests I selected. Watch my nest solo vids, it should be self explanatory.

Support:
All relics are kept at minimum level, for their utility, and heal relic at 7 (already explained in healing section). Bind relic dropped for more SP, since I don't really do PVP.

Blessing of Light, Blessing of Strikes maxed for DPS. Protection shell minimum level.

Why?
Well, clerics have the highest hp and highest def and mdef.. you seriously dont need more damage reduction. With some skill, you can dodge the truly fatal attacks.

As for parties, 18% is better than nothing :P.
For SDN, you have saints in the party with max Protection Shell.

My stats for lvl 40 Mobs:


Weapons:
- 1 Intelligence suffix, 1 Magic suffix, both +11
- Light atk potentials

Armor:
- 4 Intelligence suffixes, 1 Life suffix, all +9
- 4 out of 5 with perfect potentials, 1 with int and HP.

This setup is optimized for damage against lvl 40 mobs (i.e. SDN), with 795 FD and close to 95% crit with 9.6k crit.
Damage can be improved further with a FD 3rd opt heraldry plate, but I'm not getting it as I am exploring something else (see below).

My stats for lvl 50 Mobs (may undergo more changes):


What's next? I am currently exploring higher hp, Matk and Crit build, with lower light atk and dropping FD. This would mean a setup to optimize damage against lvl 50 mobs (i.e. GDN). Those with experience will know that crit against lvl 50 mobs adds alot of damage due to the high def of lvl 50 mobs.

Will update again if the build is completed. :D

Alright, here's the update:

I have only 1 set of equip against both lvl 40 and lvl 50 now, unlike the setup above.

Stats:


Gears:


2 of the same ring btw.

Skill Plates:
I bought the heraldry expansion to put in 3 more skill plates for more DPS:



As you can see, the char (gear wise) is almost complete. Best case is if I had gotten the same potential as my shield, for my wand.

To sum up, Giga has high HP, def, mdef, matk, crit (95%), and decent light atk (42% with buff). Clerics are IMBA. My heal relic is insane now too, it's even better than a decent geared priest now, despite not being maxed.

Next upgrade should be the last 40L, 2 50S parts, followed by 5 50L parts.