Battle System Overall

■ Battle Progression

You will see a screen like the one below when your character enters a battle.

1) The current battle and your other party members.

2) You can see the HP / STA / SP / MP, and status effects, applied to your character up top.

3) A map that shows the remaining time in the battle, along with your character's location.

4) The bonus missions that can be completed during each battle.

5) The skills that your character has placed in their quick slots.

6) If you need to leave, click on this button to give up the battle.

TIP: Press the shift key when moving the character to sprint!

(* You'll receive a special "Dash" effect if you continue to sprint around the map with your character.)

A battle results window will pop up showing the gold earned / EXP / AP / Battle Record upon completion.

If you are progressing in the story, a "Next Battle" window pops up so you can quickly move on.

• Click on "Next Story" to proceed to the next story and Battle Quest.

Please make sure that you're ready (such as using a Blessing Stone) before proceeding with the story.

Oh! Those dark objects that defeated monsters drop are called "Evil Cores."

Characters will automatically pick up Evil Cores when they approach them.

You can also earn additional cores by completing bonus missions, successfully breaking off parts, and more during battle.

■ Miscellaneous Battles

The main battle areas are divided based on each story season of Vindictus,

and the size of the party changes based on the type of battle.

Ein Lacher, Raid, Niflheim, Abyssal Arena, Special Dungeon, Redeemers, Royal Army... There are many different types of dungeons.

Here are some brief descriptions of the battles above!

1) Ein Lacher

Ein Lacher is a one-on-one battle against a boss monster.

This battle requires very precise controls, and you can earn rewards based on your performance.

• There are a limited number of entries per day.

• "Damage taken from monsters" and "damage dealt" will be adjusted appropriately. Certain items, such as Artifacts, and Path Transformation are disabled.

• You can earn "Medals" and "Honor Medals" based on certain conditions, such as hit count and recovery item use count, and even titles or bonus stats based on which achievement you complete.

2) Abyssal Arena

In Abyssal Arena, you must defeat boss monsters on each floor to reach the 10th floor basement.

• You can earn additional rewards upon clearing each floor.

• You can earn large amounts of EXP, "Seals of Bravery," and "Abyssal Shards" (which are needed for ATT Surplus) based on their respective probabilities.

3) Niflheim

Niflheim is a hardcore raid dungeon.

• You can't revive yourself, and Path Transformation (as well as any skills that can suppress enemies) are disabled.

• You can find "Bracelet Gem Keys" based on their respective probabilities.

• Collect these keys and deliver them to Aislinn in Colhen to exchange them for a "Bracelet Gem Box."

4) Special Dungeon

Event-like dungeons. These can be enjoyed regardless of the story and game world.

• Battles rotate at regular intervals.

• You can earn a "[Special] Uaithne Equipment Box," "Special Dungeon: Enchant Pouch", or "Bracelet Boxes" from Special Dungeons based on their respective probabilities.

• Use each for a chance to obtain higher Ornament Enchant Scrolls or bracelet items.

(* You can set gems obtained in Niflheim into a bracelet, or exchange them through Aislinn in Colhen.)

5) Redeemers

You can depart for Redeemers battles through the NPC Tuathal in Berbhe. They are challenging battles for 8 players.

• There are many limitations to these battles, including a revival count limit, being unable to revive yourself, status effect limits, recovery item use limits, and more.

• Based on the number of completed Redeemers battles and progress, you can earn "bonus stats" and "Full Force."

6) Royal Army Raid

This is the largest scale battle, hosting up to 12 people! Defeat ancient boss monsters with the help of your party members.

You can depart for one through the "Unknown Expanse" on the map. The available battle changes based on the day of the week.

• Battles rotate at regular intervals.

• You can earn "Mysterious Glass Bottles" from Royal Army raids based on their respective probabilities, and you can obtain "Mysterious Shards" and "Uaithne Crystals" for ATT Surplus based on the glass bottle's level (80, 100, 110, 120).

(* Uaithne Crystals are used to craft Mysterious and Abyssal Crystals, which are required to tune the ATT Surplus II stat.)

7) Red Moon's Energy

Red Moon's Energy is an individual battle that's available from Lv. 110+. It's in the "Red Moon's Energy" area of Toward Taratha.

• Both Normal and Hero difficulties are available.

• Depending on the difficulty, you can obtain items needed for character growth and Expertise Crafting, such as New Era Materials and Enhanced New Era Materials.

You can earn more material items from the Luminary and ore veins in the "Red Moon's Energy" area.

Before departing, make sure you're prepared for any mining or gathering!

(1) You can learn how to gather from the NPC Old Meb in Malina.

(2) You can mine using "mine bombs" that can be purchased from stalls, shop NPCs, or through some "Unique Pet Skills."

• Complete the battle with certain pets to earn additional bonus materials.

• Participate in the battle with certain comrades to get various buffs, such as Action Speed.