July 29th Patch Notes

major update

Elsword · published 40 days ago

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2026-07-29 12:00 AM PDT ~ 2026-07-29 4:00 AM PDT

Summer Update Revamp & Improvements

★ Added

Quick Start Event
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Combat Power Boost Event
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
+11 Submergence of Abyss Weapon Provision Event
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Raid Party Assemble! Rollout! Event
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Weekend Login Event
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)

★ On-going

Summer Update Pre-Event
(2026-07-15 00:00 ~ 2026-08-11 23:59)

★ Ended

Hedgehog’s Attendance Event
(2026-06-17 00:00 ~ 2026-07-28 23:59)
Twinkle Twinkle Stellar Jump King! Event
(2026-07-01 00:00 ~ 2026-07-28 23:59)

★ Added

Tropical Bossa Nova Costume
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-08-25 23:59)
+11 Submergence of Abyss Weapon Event Points
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Adventurer Growth Boost Package (Purchase Limit 3)
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Adventurer Quality of Life UP! Useful Package (Purchase Limit 1 every week)
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-10-20 23:59)
Betty's Growth Pass (Premium)
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-11-17 23:59)
Betty's Growth Pass 1500XP Ticket
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-11-17 23:59)
Eris's Atma Pass (Premium)
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-11-17 23:59)
Eris's Atma Pass 1500XP Ticket
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ 2026-11-17 23:59)
Pet Shop
- Cafebara
- Tarot
- Rock Star Dino
- Honey Bun
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ Permanent)
Spirit Lord’s Temple Weekly Reward Count Restoration Tag
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ Permanent)
Aqua Whistle Additional Entry Ticket
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ Permanent)
Skill Cut-In: Anniversary (Elsword ~ Ain)
(2026-07-29 00:00 ~ Permanent)

★ Ended

Ethnic Sea Breeze Costume
(2026-07-01 00:00 ~ 2026-07-28 23:59)
Pet
- Hatchling
- Mystic
- Tree Knight
- Ancient Phoru
(Permanent ~ 2026-07-28 23:59)
Skill Cut-in
- ELS Office Wear
- Majestic/Royal Butterfly
(Permanent ~ 2026-07-28 23:59)

★ Character Selection Screen Improvements

Players can deploy up to 5 characters in the Character Selection Screen.
- After Character Selection Screen Improvement, 5 characters most recently logged in will be deployed automatically.
- Deployed characters cannot be deleted.
- Pressing the undeployed character will make it appear.
- Players can adjust the location of the character by using the button at the top (Character Deployment Settings).
- Players may change the order of the Character Deployment in the Character Selection Screen by dragging the character information or by right-clicking the deployed characters.
- Pressing the button after changing character deployment will apply the changes and display the changes in the character list in the right.
- Characters that are scheduled for deletion cannot be deployed.
Players can select the background music under the music playlist.
- The default Character Selection Screen will have the BGM as “Start of Adventure”. Players can put on the music of their choice through the music playlist.
Game Start
- Players can start the game by pressing the character again after making a selection in the character list.
- Players can double click on the character model to start the game.
- Players can also press Game Start button after pressing a character.
Channel Selection
- A channel will be automatically selected upon entering the Character Selection Window.
- Players can adjust the channel at the top of the Character Selection Window and will enter that channel when they start the game.

★ Character Improvements to Growth

Quest 4 Condition Improved for 3rd Class Quest
- Before: Clear Elrianode City 3 Times
- After: Clear Elrianode Region Dungeons 3 Times
‘Move to EP Shop’ button will be added to Prof. Pho’s Growth Guide.
The difficulty for certain quests to unlock skills will be reduced.
Type
Quest Name
Condition Before
Condition After
Elsword ~ Ain
Limit Break 1/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Limit Break 2/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Resolve (Sander - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Collect 1 Symbol of Resolve (Sander - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Limit Break 3/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Determination (Sander - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Collect 1 Symbol of Determination (Sander - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Limit Break 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 2/5
Collect 1 Power Packed Pouch (Lanox - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 3/5
Collect 2 Strength Emblems (Lanox - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 4/5
Collect 2 Ultimate Potions (Lanox - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 2/5
Collect 1 Micro Nasod Energy Device (Atlas - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 3/5
Collect 2 Limit Data (Atlas - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 4/5
Collect 2 Forbidden Potions (Atlas - Elysion Region Dungeon Boss Monster)
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Laby
Limit Break 1/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Limit Break 2/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Resolve (North Fluone, Central Fluone Dungeons)
Collect 1 Symbol of Resolve (North Fluone, Central Fluone Dungeons)
Limit Break 3/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Determination (North Fluone, Central Fluone Dungeons)
Collect 1 Symbol of Determination (North Fluone, Central Fluone Dungeons)
Limit Break 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 3/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 3/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Noah
Limit Break 1/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Limit Break 2/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Resolve (Northern Lanox R Region Dungeon)
Collect 1 Symbol of Resolve (Northern Lanox R Region Dungeon)
Limit Break 3/5
Collect 2 Symbols of Determination (Northern Lanox R Region Dungeon)
Collect 1 Symbol of Determination (Northern Lanox R Region Dungeon)
Limit Break 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 3/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 3/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 2 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Lithia
Sealed Power 1/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Beginning' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 2/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Trials' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 3/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Choice' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Sealed Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 1/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Beginning' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 2/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Trials' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 3/5
Elrianode - Clear 'Hall of El - Choice' 1 Time
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 4/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
Forbidden Power 5/5
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 3 Times
Clear Dungeons in Your Level Range 1 Time
The Difficulty of Certain Dungeons in Growth will be Reduced
- - Improved so that Laguz attacks and deaths will not cause Water Trap debuff in Hamel Region Dungeons.
  - Magmanta’s Cave
    - The Portal and Monsters for the Back Room of Stage 2 will be removed.
- - Heart of Behemoth
    - Improved so that the tentacle summons small tentacles at a slower late.
    - Improved so that the tentacle summons less number of small tentacles.
- - Adrian's Dwelling
    - Improved so that certain platforms will not disappear and is kept in place.
    - Improved so that certain platforms will not cause the player to slip.
  - Solace's Fortress
    - Improved so that the trap attack does not stun the player.
    - The Portal and Monsters for the Back Room of Stage 3 will be removed.
- - Hall of El
    - Improved so that Rena’s Aerial Shots and Chung’s Bombardment does not stun the player.
  - Debrian Laboratory
    - Improved so that summoned monsters are not affected by Time Stop.
  - El Tower Defense
    - Reduced the damage of Hennon’s multi-hit attack in Phase 2.
  - Forgotten Elrian Sanctum
    - Improved so that summoned monsters are not affected by Time Stop.
    - Reduced the invincibility duration of summoned Orbis Krooter.
- - Guardian's Forest
    - Improved so that the arrows from the Dark Elves in the background does not stun the player.
  - Dark Elves' Outpost
    - Improved so that the Sentinel Tracer’s Howling does not increase skill cooldown and does not reduce MP.
    - Reduced the damage of Poison Swamp.
  - Forsaken Spirit Asylum
    - Improved the location of respawn after falling in Stage 1.
    - Improved so that Mople’s attacks do not stun the player.
  - Shadow Vein
    - Reduced the MP Reduction of Unstable Power Interference debuff.
    - Removed the immunity to all attacks outside of commands and knockdown attack upon death from Shadow Deliverer.
    - Reduced the MP absorption of Soul Absorption from Agate.
- - Sea of Ruin
    - Jump Platform will be added to bottom right-hand side of Stage 2.
  - Abandoned Deep-Sea Tunnel
    - Jump Platform will be removed in the fall area of Stage 2.
    - Reduced the frequency of AM.P.S Type - Sea Spider moving to the edge of the map.
- - Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent
    - Reduced the damage of Master Gaia’s Ground Slam.
    - Improved so that the Aerial Combo Attack does not increase the skill cooldown.
    - Improved so that the Counterattack does not increase skill cooldown and potion cooldown.
  - Elrianode Training Grounds
    - Improved so that the Flame Trap does not increase the consumable item cooldown.
    - Improved so that the Flame Trap Explosion does not burn mana.
  - Spirit Sanctum
    - Improved so that Ventus and Lincy can both be hit regardless of the attribute color of the player.
    - Improved so that the player becomes immune to the attacks of the same attribute color.
  - Water Dragon's Compass
    - Reduced the reduction based on the number of stacks of Chilling Cold debuff.
    - Increased the time it takes for Denif’s Barrier to regenerate.
  - Gate of the Setting Sun
    - Reduced the stun duration from mechanics.
  - Anguish of the Wavering Servant
    - Improved so that the press debuff is not applied when hit by Dominus Angelus’s attacks.
  - Unraveling the Knot of Memories
    - Reduced the Stat Reduction from Relic debuff.
- - Glacial Land
    - Improved so that the bombardment does not knockdown the player.
    - Improved so that the upward slope in Stage 1 does not cause the player to slip.
  - Old Village Site
    - Reduced the MP Absorption of Drugger Plant.
  - Sanctuary of the Soul
    - Increased the groggy duration of Guard Captain.
    - Removed the position change mechanic of Elite Guard.
- - Theme Park Entrance
    - Improved so that balloons no longer push the player away in the normal stage.
    - Reduced the frequency of Parade Float moving around.
    - Improved so that the Parade Float no longer creates a shield and can be hit at all times.
  - Puppet Theater
    - The Forced Puppet Gauge will be removed from the Normal Stage.
    - Improved so that the Puppet Master’s Prison can also be damaged by Special Active Skills.
    - Reduced the number of resurrections the puppet goes through.
- - Gold Palace Medovine
    - Increased the max stacks of Golden debuff from 15 to 25.
  - Hunter's Hideout
    - Improved so that the fuse is automatically equipped to the device when it drops.

★ Title Improvements

Guardian of Elrianode, Freed Shadow, and Concerto titles will be improved.Title Name
Before
AfterGuardian of Elrianode
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% for 30 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.)
Upon awakening, increase All Damage by 15% for 30 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (40% as effective in PvP.)
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% and All Damage by 15% (10 sec. Cooldown) (Dungeon)
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% and All Damage by 6% for 30 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (PvP)Freed Shadow
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.)
Upon awakening, increase All Damage by 15% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (40% as effective in PvP.)
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% and All Damage by 15% (10 sec. Cooldown) (Dungeon)
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% and All Damage by 6% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (PvP)Concerto
Upon awakening, increase Action Speed by 15% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.)
Upon awakening, increase All Damage by 20% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (40% as effective in PvP.)
Upon awakening, increase All Damage by 20% and Action Speed by 15% (10 sec. Cooldown) (Dungeon)
Upon awakening, increase All Damage by 8% and Action Speed by 15% for 40 sec. (Cooldown: 1 min.) (PvP)

★ Force Skill Improvements

Eternal Dimension effects will be improved.Before
After- Max MP is increased by 150 Recover 20 MP upon defeating enemy
While within a set distance from Midboss or Boss Monsters, recover 5 MP every 1 second- Max MP is increased by 75 Recover 10 MP upon defeating enemy- Max MP is increased by 150 Recover 20 MP upon defeating enemy
While within a set distance from Midboss or Boss Monsters, recover 25 MP every 1 second.- Max MP is increased by 75 Recover 10 MP upon defeating enemy

★ Item Improvements

Improved so that the Reforge Transfer does not reduce the Seal Count.
- Normal Transfer and Special Transfer both will not reduce the Seal Count.
Max Inventory Page will be expanded to 7 pages.
- Target Inventory: Equipment, Accessory, Consumable, Material, Quest, Special, Life.
Improved so that regional food ingredients can be used as material to create fishing bait items.
- Players can craft them through NPC Helen and Diana at fishing sites.
A new Fixed Fighter Potion will be added where the effect remains the same but does not change the character size.
- Fighter Potion and Fixed Fighter Potion will share cooldown and cannot be used together.
- The two potions will not stack and will overwrite the other effect when used.
- Players can crafted the Fixed Fighter Potion through NPC Ariel using Fighter Potions as materials.
A new feature will be added so that players can identify all T.E.S chips at once.
Max ED Limit in Inventory will be increased from 10 Billion to 70 Billion.
Max ED Limit in Shared Bank will be increased from 10 Billion to 70 Billion.

★ Free Training Improvements

Free Training UI will be improved.
Increased the HP of the Training Dummy NPC in Free Training.
Quick Slot Feature will be added for Free Training.
- The Quick Slot Feature will use 1~6 Hotkeys just like the Character Quick Slot.
- Players can deploy training items as they would like. Items deployed in Free Training Quick Slot will not be consumed upon use.

★ EP Shop Improvements

New items will be added to EP Shop.Item Name
Purchase Limit
EP Cost Apple Select Cube (50)
1 Time Weekly Per Account
100 El’s Essence (100) Pouch
1 Time Weekly Per Account
5 Elixir (5) Select Cube
1 Time Weekly Per Account
10 Pet: Bonbon
No Limit
1,000 Pet: Fenrir
No Limit
1,000 Pet: Shai
No Limit
1,000 Pet: Derurung
No Limit
1,000
Certain items will come to a sale end in the EP Shop.Item Name Pet: Petit Ancient Phoru Pet: Tree Knight Pet: Mystique Pet: Hatchling

★ Other UI Improvements

Emblem UI will be improved.
Studio UI will be improved.
- Character Exclusive System Effect Removal Feature will be added.
- Character Action List Menu will be added for emotes available in dungeons.
- Camera settings will be available when Advanced Nasod Camera is used.

★ Magmelia Express: Betty’s Growth Pass

Betty’s Growth Pass will be released where players can complete daily missions and acquire rewards useful for growth.
The pass will last for a total of 16 weeks. Players cannot receive any more rewards after the progress for the week has ended.
July 29, 2026 (Wed) After Maintenance - November 18, 2026 (Wed) Before Maintenance

How to Use Betty’s Growth Pass
- Players can press on the Magmelia Express UI at the top of the screen to enter.
- Players can clear Daily/Weekly missions to gain Pass EXP. Upon reaching each level, players can claim Normal (Free) and Premium (Cash) Rewards.
- Players can claim the rewards by pressing on button.
Betty’s Growth Pass Items
Item Name
Item Effects
Betty’s Growth Pass
(Premium)
- Armor Only Magic Amulet Lv.11
- Magma Breath EXP Boost (300%)
- Secret Dungeon Sweep Ticket
- Sage’s Stat Magic Stone Select Cube
- Betty’s Growth Pass Special Support Select Cube
  (Contents: Title Count x3 Medal - Ruben ~ Serpentium (3 Days), Title Count x3 Medal - Abyss Raid (3 Days), Title Count x3 Medal - Serpentium Raid (3 Days), Secret Dungeon Sweep Ticket)
- Players can acquire Betty’s Growth Pass El Resonance Potion, and other special rewards as well.
Betty’s Growth Pass
1,500 EXP Ticket
- Receive 1,500 EXP on the current Betty’s Growth Pass.
- The effects of Title Count x3 Medal - Ruben ~ Serpentium (3 Days), Title Count x3 Medal - Abyss Raid (3 Days), Title Count x3 Medal - Serpentium Raid (3 Days) will not stack with other similar effects.
- El Resonance Potion for Betty’s Growth Pass can be used for El Resonance Levels 350 ~ 499 and can be traded.
- Sage’s Stat Magic Stone Select Cube cannot be traded, but the contents of the cube can be traded.

★ Magmelia Express: Eris’s Atma Pass

Upon purchasing ‘Eris’s Atma Pass (Premium)’ in Item Mall, players can acquire various rewards of Atma’Ram Region as well as entry tickets.
The pass will last for a total of 16 weeks. Players cannot receive any more rewards after the progress for the week has ended.
July 29, 2026 (Wed) After Maintenance - November 18, 2026 (Wed) Before Maintenance

Eris’s Atma Pass
- Players can press on the Magmelia Express UI at the top of the screen to enter.
- Players can clear Daily/Weekly missions to gain Pass EXP. Upon reaching each level, players can claim Premium (Cash) Rewards.
- Players can claim the rewards by pressing on button.
Eris’s Atma Pass Items
Item Name
Item Effects
Eris’s Atma Pass
(Premium)
- Solemn Lotus World Spirit Lord’s Accessory Select Cube
- Aqua Whistle Additional Entry Ticket
- Spirit Lord’s Temple Weekly Reward Count Restoration Tag
- Radiant Lotus World Fragment (5) Cube
- Radiant Lotus World Fragment (10) Cube
- Blossomed Atma Magic Stone Select Cube, Blessed Time and Space Scroll
- Other special rewards.
Eris’s Atma Pass
1,500 EXP Ticket
- Receive 1,500 EXP on the current Eris’s Atma Pass.
- Radiant Lotus World Fragment (5) Cube, Radiant Lotus World Fragment (10) Cube, Solemn Lotus World Spirit Lord’s Accessory Select Cube can be moved through the Shared Bank but the contents Radiant Lotus World Fragment and Solemn Lotus World Spirit Lord’s Mandala - Nirvana of Flame/Darkness/Earth/Grove/Flow/Wind cannot be stored in Shared Bank.

★ Cash Item Changes

Undead Dragon’s Will – Mortal Weapon Module Package 1 and 2 will now be available without any purchase limit.
- (Before: 2 Purchase Limit per Week → After: No Purchase Limit)

★ Character

- - Fixed a bug where the charging feature on ‘Grand Cross’ did not work as intended under certain circumstances.
- - Fixed a bug where the ZZZX command was missing in the Command List.

★ Dungeon/PvP/Field

Fixed a bug where the skill cooldown would reset in sparring when skill slot was swapped or when skill was reequipped.

★ ETC

Fixed a bug where the ‘Instant Complete’ text on Quest Helper did not align in the middle for certain high resolution settings.
Fixed a bug where the Life icon did not have an exclamation mark notification when Pet Expedition was completed.
Fixed a bug where the icons for certain villages/field were not in the intended position in the World Map.