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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

🗺️ Field Named Monster Tracker

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

⚔️ 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 → 1s

TemplarTemplar

SkillChange
Noble ArmorNoble ArmorSpec 1: +100 Natural HP → +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 → 7s. Crit resist reduction: 200 → 300. Spec 3 duration: +2s → +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 → +10% additional Damage Amp
Note: Does not stack with Undefeated MantraUndefeated Mantra
Yustiel's PowerYustiel's PowerCooldown: 90s → 60s
Light of RegenerationLight of RegenerationDuration and cooldown: 10s → 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 → 5s Seal if 3+ buffs removed
Dimensional ControlDimensional ControlSpec 2: Duration +2s → Delayed damage added
Jointstrike: CurseJointstrike: CurseFaster spirit attack animation. Spec 3: MP consumption during curse → 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 → +20% Skill Speed
Grace of EnhancementGrace of EnhancementAt 50%+ MP: +20% Damage Amplification and 50% chance for bonus damage on attack

📜 Directive & Mission Quests

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

☁️ Black Cloud Trading Company

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

💎 Godstone Changes (NERFS)

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

🏪 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

🖥️ UI Improvements

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

🔧 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 → Armor → Accessories)
  • Character/Server Storage cart slots: 10 → 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

🐛 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' → 'Masterpiece: Master'
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