[NA] Merlin Update Summary

I've had quite a few people ask me about the difference between the various character cards that're coming out. I wish I was all-knowing, but I'll just leave this here for those who have questions about the Merlin Druid update (don't lie, it sounds better!). As the update progresses, I'll add/edit more specifics if anyone actually cares. & please feel free to correct me if anything here is inaccurate so I can correct it here too. Thanks!

I didn't come up with this, so credits go to where appropriate. More credits to Kira for pulling up the page for me & assisting with the accumulation of information. I hope you all enjoy the update as much as I will. :3

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EVENTS!

- Shyllien Mana Knuckle Hot-Time Event: Login ANYTIME on Saturday, Nov. 16th to Pacific: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM to receive a pair of Shyllien Mana Knuckles!
   - Restricted to 1 per account.
- 2x Magic Skill Training Event: All Mage-classified skills receive 2x training bonus between November 14 - November 30.
- Fashion Bingonogi: Similar to all the old bingo games; runs between November 14 - December 17
   - Spinner coins are obtained through defeating monsters and for every hour you are logged on.

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1. Druid Talent added - druid talent may only be activated with the Ace, Hero, or Elite Hero cards.
- Provides 2x training to mage, cleric, and apothecary skills as well as Spell Walk, Snap Cast, and Meteor Strike. - sidenote: Magic Weapon Mastery is under mage talent.
** If one decides to rebirth, but NOT select druid talent at said rebirth point, the selection of druid talent will carry over to your next rb.
** If one rebirths OUT of druid talent, they may not re-select it without the use of an Ace, Hero, or Elite Hero card.
- Hidden talent title 'Druid Sigil' is achieved upon triggering a quest after gaining Master Mage, Cleric, and Apothecary, then proceeding through the Grandmaster process.
** Gaining said title will NOT give you access to the Druid talent.

2. New types of character cards

**Basic character cards have been renamed to "Ace cards"; cost remains at 7.9k NX,

a) Merlin Premium card [9.9k NX]: allows both rebirth & creation of a new character
- First 50 AP gained can be allocated to another character on the account, but not the same character who rb'd using said card.
- Characters rebirthed/created using said card is given Spellwalk, Snap Cast, & Meteor Strike all at Novice Rank.

b) Hero card [14.9k NX]: only allows the creation of new characters
**DO NOT USE THIS CARD TO ATTEMPT A REBIRTH.**
- Comes with some pre-ranked skills, 400 AP & an automatic 1k total level.
**A character on your account must already be of 1k ttl to use this card.**
- Skill&ranks acquired:
** All skills that are not listed are given at Novice rank **

    Combat Mastery Rank A
    Smash Rank A
    Windmill Rank A
    Counterattack Rank A
    Critical Hit Rank A
    Defense Rank A
    First Aid Rank A

    Meditation Rank A
    Enchant Rank D
    Healing Rank A
    Magic Mastery Rank 9
    Party Healing Rank D
    Fire Mastery Rank A
    Ice Mastery Rank A
    Lightning Mastery Rank A
    Bolt Mastery Rank 7
    Magic Weapon Mastery Rank 7
    Lightning Bolt Rank 8
    Lightning Rank C
    Firebolt Rank 8
    Fireball Rank C
    Meteor Strike Rank F
    Icebolt Rank 8
    Ice Spear Rank C
    Hailstorm Rank F
    Fusion Bolt Rank A
    Fire Shield Rank D
    Ice Magic Shield Rank D
    Lightning Magic Shield Rank D
    Natural Shield Rank D
    Mana Shield Rank C
    Blaze Rank D
    Spellwalk Rank F
    Snap Cast Rank F
    Production Mastery Rank A
    Herbalism Rank A
    Potion Making Rank A

c) Elite Hero card [19.9k NX]: only allows the creation of new characters
**DO NOT USE THIS CARD TO ATTEMPT A REBIRTH.**
- Comes with higher pre-ranked skills, 800 AP & an automatic 2k total level.
**A character on your account must already be of 2k ttl to use this card.**
- Skills&ranks acquired:
** All skills that are not listed are given at Novice rank **

    Combat Mastery Rank A
    Smash Rank A
    Windmill Rank A
    Counterattack Rank A
    Critical Hit Rank A
    Defense Rank A
    First Aid Rank 9

    Meditation Rank 9
    Enchant Rank 9
    Healing Rank A
    Magic Mastery Rank 7
    Party Healing Rank D
    Fire Mastery Rank 7
    Ice Mastery Rank 7
    Lightning Mastery Rank 7
    Bolt Mastery Rank 3
    Magic Weapon Mastery Rank 5
    Lightning Bolt Rank 3
    Lightning Rank 9
    Firebolt Rank 3
    Fireball Rank 9
    Meteor Strike Rank F
    Icebolt Rank 3
    Ice Spear Rank 9
    Hailstorm Rank F
    Fusion Bolt Rank 5
    Fire Shield Rank 9
    Ice Shield Rank 9
    Lightning Shield Rank 9
    Natural Shield Rank 9
    Mana Shield Rank 9
    Blaze Rank A
    Spellwalk Rank F
    Snap Cast Rank F
    Production Mastery Rank A
    Herbalism Rank A
    Potion Making Rank A

3. New equipment added - Shyllien Mana Knuckles & Merlin's Shyllien Mana knuckles added
- Allows all int. & adv. magic skills, fusion bolt, and blaze to be casted.
- Enchant categories: knuckles, staves, & two-handed weapons.

4. Etc.
- Dressing room added; allows for character customization.
- Fashion Journal added; allows for storage of clothing items.
- Style slot simplified to only needing to click to renew @ 12 pons/30 days.
- Blaze can be used with staves!

"Log in ANY TIME on November 16 (Pacific) to receive this mystical weapon (restricted to 1 pair per account)." Account not character :/ Sorries. I'd still try just in case but it says account, so don't get overly excited.

Thanks for putting this up Shiyo

Also Multiple accounts xD

Aww damn. When I first read it, it said character, and I remember reading it over and over again just for that error. Guess they changed it. xD Thanks for catching that~

Thats blazey for you xD, easily catches the little details lol