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February 4, 2026 - Ranger Buffs, Godstone Nerfs & QoL Updates
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February 4, 2026 - Ranger Buffs, Godstone Nerfs & QoL Updates

🎯 February 4, 2026 - Update Notes

Greetings, Daevas! Here are the patch notes for the February 4th update.

🌌 Abyss Updates

  • Abyss Middle Layer: Functional NPCs added to faction bases
  • 'Directive Merchant' added - Purchase 'Abyss Directive: Middle Layer (Imprint)' up to 5x/week with Kina
  • Additional flight circles added to Middle Layer

🐾 Shugo Festa Updates

  • 'Mysterious Track': Cannot mount during waiting phase to prevent start errors
  • 'Pang Pang Pang': Control mode switching now available

πŸ—ΊοΈ Field Named Monster Tracker

  • NEW: World Map β†’ Exploration now includes Field Named section
  • View list of Field Named monsters with spawn locations and times

βš”οΈ Class Changes

GladiatorGladiator

SkillChange
Wrath WaveWrath WaveFaster skill animation
Rage BurstRage BurstBase effect now includes 'Downward Strike activation for 10s on hit'
Protection ArmorProtection ArmorHP recovery on block cooldown: 3s β†’ 1s

TemplarTemplar

SkillChange
Noble ArmorNoble ArmorSpec 1: +100 Natural HP β†’ +5% Defense

AssassinAssassin

SkillChange
Defense BreakDefense BreakDuration changed to 10s. Status resistance reduction effect added on activation
Apply PoisonApply PoisonHealing reduction effect now works properly

Note: Some buff removal skills no longer affect scrolls

RangerRanger

SkillChange
SnipeSnipe, Barrage, Spiral Arrow, Tempest ShotTempest ShotDamage +7%
Marking ShotMarking Shot, Drill DartDrill Dart, Snare ShotSnare Shot, Shackle Arrow, Suppressing ArrowSuppressing Arrow, Burst ArrowBurst ArrowDamage +10%
Gale ArrowGale ArrowMajor rework:
  • Charge removed, skill speed increase is now base effect
  • Damage +20%
  • On hit: 'Gale' buff for 10s (+7% attack speed)
  • Spec 1: Gale duration +5s
  • Spec 2: 2m knockback
  • Spec 4: Target count increased
Marking ShotMarking ShotMark duration: 5s β†’ 7s. Crit resist reduction: 200 β†’ 300. Spec 3 duration: +2s β†’ +3s
Wind VigorWind VigorAction Point max increase stat added
Mother Nature's BreathMother Nature's BreathComplete rework:
  • Base effect: Reflect 15% of all damage
  • Spec 1: Unyielding ResolveUnyielding Resolve effect 1.5x during duration
  • Spec 2: Vigilant EyeVigilant Eye effect 1.5x during duration
  • Spec 4: +15% additional damage reflection

ClericCleric

SkillChange
Earth PunishmentEarth Punishment, Voice of DoomVoice of DoomFaster skill animation
Light of ProtectionLight of ProtectionBase effect: +10% Damage Amplification added. Spec 3: Damage resist β†’ +10% additional Damage Amp
Note: Does not stack with Undefeated MantraUndefeated Mantra
Yustiel's PowerYustiel's PowerCooldown: 90s β†’ 60s
Light of RegenerationLight of RegenerationDuration and cooldown: 10s β†’ 20s
Summon ResurrectionSummon ResurrectionBase function and specializations now work properly

SpiritmasterSpiritmaster

SkillChange
Flame BlessingFlame BlessingDuration now increases with level. Spec 4: Additional damage interval -50%
Seize MagicSeize MagicSpec 3: Remove up to 4 buffs β†’ 5s Seal if 3+ buffs removed
Dimensional ControlDimensional ControlSpec 2: Duration +2s β†’ Delayed damage added
Jointstrike: CurseJointstrike: CurseFaster spirit attack animation. Spec 3: MP consumption during curse β†’ Movable skill
Spirit's DescentSpirit's DescentAncient Spirit summon duration now 30s
Spirit CommunionSpirit CommunionAccuracy stat increase added

Note: Some buff removal skills no longer affect scrolls

SorcererSorcerer

SkillChange
Ice ChainIce ChainSpec 2: Slow duration increase β†’ +20% Skill Speed
Grace of EnhancementGrace of EnhancementAt 50%+ MP: +20% Damage Amplification and 50% chance for bonus damage on attack

πŸ“œ Directive & Mission Quests

  • 'Intelligence/Ferocity/Nature/Mutant Special Soul Crystal' added to mission and directive quest rewards

☁️ Black Cloud Trading Company

  • [Shop β†’ Black Cloud β†’ Pets]: Pet and 'Mysterious Pet Box (Imprint)' purchase quantity doubled at same price

πŸ’Ž Godstone Changes (NERFS)

GodstoneGradeDuration
Fregion's TrickUnique12s β†’ 7s
Beritra's PlotUnique9s β†’ 5s
Nezakan's MarchUnique9s β†’ 5s
Ereshkigal's HonorUnique5s β†’ 4s
Kaisinel's IllusionUnique15s β†’ 7s
Lumiel's InterferenceUnique15s β†’ 7s
Thrudgelmir's SilenceLegendary6s β†’ 4s
Hekate's BindingLegendary6s β†’ 4s
Vidar's DignityLegendary4s β†’ 3s
Deltras's LoyaltyLegendary10s β†’ 6s
Io's SorrowLegendary10s β†’ 6s
Kaisinel's FragmentRare4s β†’ 5s

πŸͺ Marketplace Updates

  • 'Go to Server Marketplace' button added to World Marketplace
  • World lowest price vs Server lowest price now displayed for comparison
  • 'Go to World Marketplace' button added to Server Marketplace
  • Favorites 'Refresh' button now has 30s cooldown on re-click

πŸ–₯️ UI Improvements

  • Clicking 'Appearance Items' in shop now auto-scrolls to selected item in wardrobe

πŸ”§ Improvements

  • Awakening Bracelet and Soul Weapon can now be used as Succession materials
    • Only enhancement level and breakthrough transfer (NOT Soul Imprint effects)
    • Soul Imprint effects are kept from the target item
  • Pet understanding achievements now shared server-wide
  • Material Conversion alternative items now sorted by quantity (Weapons β†’ Armor β†’ Accessories)
  • Character/Server Storage cart slots: 10 β†’ 20
  • Duplicate stackable items between Character/Server Storage can now be consolidated
  • Quick Storage auto-adds items already in storage to cart
  • Expedition/Transcendence/Sanctuary retry now maintains party member positions
  • Dead Dramata's Nest: Rotating blades now disappear when boss enters groggy state
  • 'Growth Pet Box (Imprint)' max stack: 10,000
  • Abyss ranking point change system messages added
  • Enhanced account security with additional verification

πŸ› Bug Fixes

  • Decorated costumes now properly show in character profile after reconnect
  • AION1 control mode: Mouse wheel can now be assigned as shortcut
  • 'Fluttering Day' emote clipping through clothes on some body types reduced
  • 'Enraged Nahma' in Abyss Middle Layer now properly drops exclusive equipment
  • Crafting decoration name changes: 'Masterpiece: Expert' β†’ 'Masterpiece: Master'
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