Version 0.88: Comprehensive Patch Guide
Version 0.88 brings the release of the latest explorer class, Dual Blade. Check out a comprehensive post of all the updates and events released in this patch.
Dual Blade
They are here (on July 21) and Maple World will never be the same!
Join them or not, everyone can enjoy these events that celebrate their arrival.
Hoooo Wants some Owl Stickers?
The majestic owl is the symbol of the new Dual Blade class. Fight your way through Maple World and pick up some Owl Stickers to get some awesome in-game prizes including 60% scrolls and rare ores!
If you’re a Dual Blade though, you can also win Cash Shop prizes like a Henesys Hair Style Coupon (VIP) and an Alien Pet, as well as the ultimate prize – a custom MapleStory skinned laptop!
Click here to see the entire list of prizes
Top Secret
Our ever-diligent Cassandra’s been keeping an eye out for Dual Blades ever since she caught sight of them in her crystal ball. Her secret agents gathered some intel on the mysterious newcomers but nefarious Dual Blade agents stole the documents! Now she needs you to retrieve them.
Help Cassandra recover these sensitive documents and she will generously reward you!
This event can be repeated every 30 minutes so gather as many Secret Reports as you can!
Every Day Double Buff!
Cassandra may not trust them, but the Maple Admin is focused only on welcoming the Dual Blades. After you log in, just talk to Maple Admin to receive a Dark Feather. If you keep it in your inventory for the next 15 minutes, she’ll allow you to choose your Double Buff pleasure.
2x EXP or 2x Drop? You decide!
Dual Blade Disguise
No one knows who’s a Dual Blade for one simple reason – those scary masks they wear! But how do they get those masks and can you get one for yourself?
Yes you can! Level up your new Dual Blade between July 21 and August 17, 2010 up to level 100 to receive one of these cool masks.
You’ll get your first mask at level 20 and at every 10 levels you earn from there. If you get a level 30 Dual Blade you can get the level 40 mask first and then all the others after.
Keep Your Enemies Close Event
The only thing scarier than a Dual Blade you can see is the one you can’t. Keep an eye on a Dual Blade by inviting them to your party and going on selected party quests. If you have a Dual Blade in your midst, you’ll earn extra EXP as a reward!
Dual Blade Weddings
Sure, they’re scary and deadly – but they’re people too!
Between July 21 and August 17, 2010, we’ll celebrate the nuptials of any two Dual Blades by giving you a Black Kitty, Skunk, or a Black Bunny pet as a wedding present.
Once you’ve had your wedding ceremony head over to the Cash Shop to take your pet home!
Cool Summer Gear
Sure. Everyone’s all excited about the arrival of the Dual Blades, but let’s not forget the arrival of something almost as exciting – summer!
Check out the cool summer gear you can find just by monster hunting between July 21 and August 17.
AP/SP Reset Giveaway
It’s summertime at last! Skies are blue, birds are singing and monsters are rampaging all over Maple World! Yup, it’s time to get in shape for another season of excitement.
Fortunately, you’re going to get some help with that. In MapleStory’s “Get Set for Summer” AP/SP Giveaway, you’re going to get some Ability Point and Skill Point reset scrolls absolutely FREE. Have you misallocated a point and it’s been holding you back? Perhaps you’re looking to try a new build? Here’s your chance to get ready for summer slaying season!
Here’s how it works:
– Players with a level 30-49 character will receive 10 AP Resets and a 2nd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.
– Players with a level 50 – 69 character will receive 15 AP Resets and a 3rd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.
– Players with a level 70 or above character will receive 20 AP Resets and a 3rd Job SP Reset with a 10-day expiration date in the Cash Shop.
Once you’ve received your tokens, here’s how to use them:
1. Log in to MapleStory using the character you wish to use the scrolls on.
2. Visit the Cash Shop.
3. The items will be located in the Cash Shop. Their expiration countdown will begin immediately, so use the scrolls fast!
Note: Only one “Get Set for Summer” Giveaway package will be awarded per account.
Summer doesn’t last forever and neither will this giveaway. This event lasts from July 21 to August 17 only so hurry and don’t let the sun set on this deal.
The Cure for the Summertime Blues!
Bored with the beach? Park not quite the wonderland you remember? Pool looking a little tired? Then why not spend this summer someplace amazing? Maple World!
Spread the news! This summer is the best time ever to join MapleStory! We’re rolling out the Welcome Wagon for all new users that register between July 21st and August 17th, 2010.
It’s the best summer vacation ever! Here’s what you can expect during your summer in MapleStory:
Make New Friends!
Just add 10 buddies to your buddy list between July 21st and August 17th, 2010 and go to the Cash Shop to be rewarded with a VIP Teleport Scroll! This scroll will teleport you just about anywhere in Maple World so go and pick up a few souvenirs!
Note: Your 10th buddy must be added before August 18th to be eligible.
Get a Summer Job!
Level any character to 10 and acquire your first job advancement and receive a powerful scroll that can enhance your weapon and a Magnifying Glass that can uncover an item’s hidden potential. It’s that easy!
Go to a Party!
From July 21st through August 17th, 2010, take advantage of the Moon Bunny Party Quest located in Henesys and you’ll receive an extra 25% EXP! Meet your new friends and party together because everyone will be able to enjoy this bonus experience!
Climb the Levels!
If you reach level 20 before August 18th 2010, you’ll receive a 4-hour 2x EXP coupon to help you climb even higher! The 2x EXP takes effect as soon as you retrieve it from the Cash Shop by double clicking on the coupon from the Cash Shop inventory.
How’s that for the best summer ever?
Gachapon Update
Gachapon is just the gift that keeps on giving! Check out what’s new in Gachapon these days!
Equip Enhancement and Potential Scrolls
Looking for a Potential Scroll or Equip Enhancement Scroll? Why not try Gachapon? They’re now permanent residents inside the wonderful red machine!
But from July 21 to August 3, 2010, Advanced Equip Enhancement and Advanced Potential Scrolls will be made available in Gachapon too!
Click here to learn more about Equip Enhancement and Potential Scrolls
Quality Dual Blade Masks
Dual Blade Masks are attainable by participating in the Level-up event, but it’s only from Gachapon that you’ll get your blade wielding paws on these masks with higher stats!
Chairs, Chairs, Chairs!
Whether you were Chair King last month and want to continue your reign or you want to usurp the throne and become Chair King yourself, there’s only one way. Crown yourself by getting the Maple Tree Chair from Gachapon between July 21 and August 17!
Once you have the chair, be sure to get in touch with Dalair to claim your Chair King medal.
Being Chair King is cool of course but perhaps being king is not everything. “Owner of the Most Striking Chair Ever” has a ring to it, right? Check out these two electrifying chairs and head to the nearest Gachapon because they’ll be around for two weeks only from July 21 to August 8!
It’s A Miracle!
Miracles happen every day in MapleStory, but this is truly special – the brand new Miracle Cube and amazing new Meso Sacks!
Miracle Cubes
The new Potential system will allow you to make truly epic items. But greater than building a remarkable weapon is the prospect of taking one and making it even more extraordinary!
Enter the Miracle Cube:
The Miracle Cube allows you to wipe the slate clean and rebuild the Potential of your favorite Rare item!
This is how you perform miracle on your gear:
1. Buy a Miracle Cube.
2. Leave the Cash Shop and double click on the Miracle Cube in the Cash section of your inventory.
3. Drag your Rare item that already has Potential attributes from the Equip inventory and place it inside the Miracle Cube window like below.
4. Click “OK” and the item will return to its “Unidentified” state but make sure you have an open slot in the Use inventory to receive this:
And just like any other Unidentified items, you can use the Magnifying Glasses to evaluate the Potential again.
New Meso Sacks
Are you interested in a real miracle? How about a bag of money!
Don’t get outbid for anything by equipping yourself with these miraculous new Meso Sacks! Unlike the original meso sacks, these new sacks contain random amounts that go reach up to dozens of millions! But the new sacks are for limited time only from July 21 to August 3, 2010, so get them while you can.
Deadly Dual Blade Packages
You are a Dual Blade. You are as deadly and dark as the night itself. But do you have the tools you need to get the most of your skills?
You do now.
The new Deadly Dual Blade Packages have the look and the power that will make you the envy of the Dark Lord himself.
Choose the ultimate package, Dual Blade Master Look, to fight and ride in style and you will receive:
Are you a Dual Blade on a budget? Try the Dual Blade Advanced or Basic Look packages for smaller but no less awesome selections of equipment.
The packages will go away come August 18th but the items will last you forever!
For the ultimate in skill, try the six “Blade Packages.” Each contains a Mastery Book that boosts your skills to the ultimate level! Get one of the six different packages now and you’ll also get a 7-Day Tiger Mount, scrolls, and possibly even a new Katara weapon!
The Blade Packages too will go away on August 18, 2010 so get the Mastery Books cheap while you can!
Be the first to have the ultimate Dual Blade!
One A Day
Did you net some bargain items during the first round of the One a Day sale? Well, from July 21 to August 17, 2010, it’s round 2 of the MapleStory One a Day sale!
Imagine one amazing Cash Shop item going on sale for one day, every day at various discount rates! You’ll not only see Equip items but some of your other favorites like pets and more! Be sure to log in each day and check out the One a Day tab at the Cash Shop to purchase that day’s discount item.
Note: These items last 90 days.
Epic Changes for MapleStory Weapons
No MapleStory hero would be complete without an epic weapon with which to fight off the forces of evil! Now there are changes coming to the MapleStory weapon system that will make your weapon more epic than ever!
Here’s how it works.
Item Rank
Items are now being separated into “ranks” that will help you distinguish between common, less valuable and rarer, more valuable items.
- Items will now have a border identifying its rarity:
- White border: Normal items
- Blue border: Rare items
- Purple border: Epic items
- Yellow border: Unique items
- When an item drops from a monster they have a random chance to be Normal, Rare, Epic or Unique. Items ranked rare or above have “hidden potentials.”
- A “hidden potential” item is shown with a red border.
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- “Hidden potential” items can be identified by using a magnifying glass available from merchants in major towns.
- The following magnifying glasses are available:
i. Basic Magnifying Glass – Can identify items up to level 30
ii. Average Magnifying Glass – Can identify items up to level 70
iii. Advanced Magnifying Glass – Can identify items up to levels 120
iv. Premium Magnifying Glass – Can identify all items
Item Potential
Under this new system, some weapons now have hidden potential attributes that are randomly assigned. Normal items have their usual attributes but Rare or better items will randomly be given one to three hidden potential attributes. The higher the rank of the item the better the potential attribute will be.
Unlocking these attributes requires the use of a “Potential Scroll.”
A Normal item’s potential attribute are not visible until a Potential Scroll is used on the item. Use a Potential Scroll on the item to make it “Unidentified” then use a Magnifying Glass to reveal the potential.
All Rare rank and higher items have their potential hidden attributes visible on inspections.
Potential Scrolls can drop from monsters in the world or they can be found by using the Miracle Cube Cash Shop item. Each Miracle Cube used will yield one scroll fragment. Combine five to create a Potential Scroll and 10 to create an Advanced Potential Scroll.
Using the Miracle Cube on an identified will reduce it to an unidentified state. Reusing a Magnifying Glass will reveal a new set of Potential traits.
Click here to find out more about Miracle Cubes
The “Item Revamp” Equipment Enhancement
Item Revamps are applied to equipment when the upgrade slots are used up.
1. Apply an Equipment Enhancement Scroll or Advanced Equipment Enhancement Scroll. Each successful use will increase the item’s stats!
2. The success rate of the scroll will decrease as the number of enhancements increases.
3. Should the enhancement fail, the item will be destroyed.
The number of yellow stars above an item’s name shows the number of successful enhancements the item has received. One star means the item now belongs to the Excellent Class and the item name will be in red in the description. Three stars mean Special Class and the item name will show in green.
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