There’s a LOT of content coming when Episode 6 boards the Ship, operatives! Check out this article and study up so you’re prepared!
So, you left the Sacred Magical Kingdom of Epykuento in the transcendent hands of a friend, and headed back to Fleet Oracle for some much needed R&R. The only problem is that your legendary feats in vanquishing one enemy inadvertently permitted the entry of another – and she even had the gall to thank you for it. As your experience on Alternate Dimension: Omega taught you, the universe tends to favor recycling things; though chaos often interferes and these re-creations can be – flawed. Add this to the newfound knowledge that your experience on Omega may not have been historically accurate, and you have the recipe for a grim sense of foreboding. ARKS will again need your help; to make sense of the past – and preserve the future.
There will be new training regimens, and new equipment that will better enable Fleet Oracle to meet this new challenge head-on when it arrives. Apprise yourselves of the contents of this notice, operatives, and then dispose of it in a secure manner.
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WHAT’S NEW[/h2]
Some of the new changes and features include:
- New Story
- Player Level cap increased to 95
- New Classes – Phantom & Étoile
- New Summoner Pets – Herbie and Vulcan
- New Urgent Quests
- New Quest Type – Risk Exploration
- Arms Extension
- New Quest Difficulty – Ultra-Hard (UH)
- New ARKS Missions
- New Rising Weapons Badge
- New Enemy Type – Luminmech and Ultra Enemies
- New Seasonal Events
- New Mission Pass Season
- Exciting new Titles to earn
- Additional Recommended Quest – Level Up Quest
- New Collection Folders – Legendary 15★ Collection Folder, 14★ Eggs Collection 1
- New Bonus Quest – Special Mission: Tokyo [Rainbow]
- New Practice Quests – Étoile, Phantom, AIS Vega
- New S-Grade Augments
- New 15★ Weapons at Zig Shop
- New 13★ Units at Zig Shop
- 13★ Units can be have S-class Augments - S6, S7, S8
A few of the new features and changes deserve to have a little bit more said about them, so let’s get started!
NEW STORYAfter your victorious return from the battle in Alternate Dimension: Omega, the universe seems to be righting itself, as the massive Black Hole seems to have disappeared. The only remaining oddity left to address is the sudden appearance of someone bearing a striking resemblance to a recent acquaintance – who happens to call herself Shiva, Goddess of Annihilation. Outside of the forbidding name, perhaps most alarming is the fact that Photon Arts and Techniques appear to be totally ineffective at warding her, and her companions, off. Fortunately, her initial overture towards ARKS was brief, though its purpose was to flatly declare war.
Bolstered by an armada of her own, Shiva has deployed her forces in a standard formation – directly opposing Fleet Oracle. Though the battlespace is limitless, preparation time is not, and the most massive battle in the history of ARKS is about to begin.
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SCION CLASS - PHANTOM[/h2]
A Scion Class, the Phantom adeptly uses Rods, Katanas, and Assault Rifles in a manner unique to their Class. But their advantage doesn’t end there, for they can quickly modify their Rod or Katana’s standard Photon Arts on the fly with the use of a Weapon Action, thus executing a
Shift Photon Art and increasing the variety of attacks they can perform. Even their Techniques, when executed with a Rod in hand, provide an additional
Technique Attack.
In the hands of a Phantom, the Phantom Assault Rifle is used to create
Phantom Bits, allowing the Phantom to continue with their Attacks and Photon Arts while deployed Bits seek and detonate upon the target. Perhaps most impressive, subsequent attacks against enemies will apply a
Phantom Marker, which detonates when struck with a Charged Weapon Action.
Finally, Phantoms can learn the skill
Phantom Time, which extends the duration of their invulnerability when sidestepping and reduces their PP consumption by 20% for a short time. Using
Phantom Time Finish once the duration of Phantom Time is nearly expired will unleash a massive attack upon the Phantom’s enemies. As with all Scion Classes, you will need to level two Classes to level 75 before you are able to complete Officer Kofy’s Class Permit Trial unlocking the Phantom Class. Phantoms are also unable to select a Sub-Class, however other Classes can select Phantom as their Sub-Class.
Notable Photon Arts of the Phantom include:
- Rufkonzert - Rod Photon Art for Phantoms. Unleash a string of attacks and then let loose a shockwave. Performing a Weapon Action changes the Photon Art.
- Wolkenkratzer - Katana Photon Art for Phantoms. Execute a drop attack accompanied by a shock wave. Performing a Weapon Action changes the Photon Art.
- Verbrechen - Assault Rifle Photon Art for Phantoms. Launch a line of attack satellites as you move. Performing a Weapon Action changes the Photon Art.
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SCION CLASS - ÉTOILE[/h2]
Notable in the fields of Defense and Support skills, Étoiles shine quite brightly when in the thick of battle. Capable of wielding the Double Saber, which allows for increased aerial mobility; Soaring Blades, which grant them the ability to defend while still attacking; and Wands, which provide free movement while allowing the Étoile to continue with their attacks.
In the hands of an Étoile, the Double Saber grants the operative high mobility, special aerial abilities, and the ability to accumulate Focus through the Focus Gauge – which is spent automatically to help mitigate incoming damage. Naturally, this Focus can also be spent on an
Enhanced Attack, so it’s up to the Étoile to determine the best use of their Focus at a given time. The Weapon Action of the Étoile Double Saber is called
Deflect and using it will activate a
Perfect Guard. Deflect can also be used to unleash a powerful counterattack. Perhaps most notable is the Étoile’s ability to use
Double Saber Skip Arts, allowing them to tailor their attacks to specific parts of their Photon Arts.
Soaring Blades allow an Étoile to
Parry by using their Weapon Action. This allows them to block attacks from every direction, even when the Étoile is in the middle of a Photon Art. Étoile Soaring Blades also allow the use of the Focus Gauge, which can be spent on a powerful
Connect Attack upon reaching a certain level. Building the Focus Gauge even more will unleash a
Full Connect Attack.
Perhaps the most favored weapon, the Étoile Wand provides the operative with high mobility and attacks that chain together naturally. Using the Weapon Action at the right time during the use of a Photon Art will release a
Focused Photon Art, which may be smaller in scope, but far more powerful. Used on its own, the Weapon Action will activate
Charge Protect, providing the Étoile with defense while moving. By expending the Étoile Focus Gauge, this defensive stance can be maintained longer. Once the Focus Gauge has been depleted to a certain level, a powerful attack known as a
Protect Release will occur and devastate the area surrounding the Étoile.
Naturally, as with the other Scion Classes, this Class is restricted to senior operatives who have reached Level 75 with two different Classes. Also, like the Phantom, Étoile can be chosen as a Sub-class.
Notable Photon Arts of the Scion include:
- Light Wave – Soaring Blades Photon Art. Unleashes a barrage of blows that emit shockwaves and launches a Photon Blade that pierces the enemy.
- Black Hole Rapture – Wand Étoile Photon Art. Sucks up targets into an explosion. Attack changes depending on Weapon Actions.
- Celestial Collide – Double Saber Photon Art. Release a giant Photon Blade into the enemy with a heel drop.
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NEW SUMMONER PETS – HERBIE AND VULCAN[/h2]
Herbie – An evolved form of Redran (though of the same Rarity), Herbie has increased DEX (+93 at Level 130). Herbie has a new personality type, that of GENIUS. When facing a Boss-type enemy, this personality will provide
increased PP recovery, faster performance of Photon Arts, and increased Normal Attack damage. Though evolved from Redran, Herbie’s Photon Arts are slightly different in that
Laser affects fewer targets, the potency and range of
Mine are increased in exchange for a higher PP Cost, Slash yields higher damage at the cost of more PP,
Gravity requires less PP, and
Burst charges faster and requires less PP but also deals less damage.
Vulcan – The evolved form of Synchro, its nature allows for higher damage with chained Photon Arts. It has an altered personality, however, and is considered
Aggressive. This personality reduces its Critical Hit Rate in exchange for greatly increased damage. It also has slightly
higher Dexterity, Defense, and HP than its lesser form.
Kick’s damage is greatly increased at the cost of more PP,
Fist deals increased damage, and
Bomb and
Strike do more damage compared to their Synchro counterparts.
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NEW RECOMMENDED QUESTS – LEVEL UP QUESTS[/h2]
There’s a new entry in the Recommended Quests at the Quest Counter – Level Up Quests! These will also reward a Special Present at the end of the Quest, in addition to providing an additional 200% EXP!
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NEW COLLECTION FOLDERS[/h2]
Earn your way towards your next upgrade!
Legendary 15★ Collection FolderThat’s right Arks! Check out these
15★, +30 Enhancement Level Weapons!
14★ Eggs Collection 1Summoners, we heard you! Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a 14★ Pet Egg of your choosing!
FEATURED PET EGGS
- Wanda Egg | 14★
- Trim S Egg | 14★
- Sally Egg | 14★
- Marron S Egg | 14★
- Melon Egg | 14★
- Viola S Egg | 14★
- Rappy Egg | 14★
- Synchro S Egg | 14★
- Jinga Egg | 14★
- Aero S Egg | 14★
- Popple Egg | 14★
- Redran S Egg | 14★
- Herbie Egg | 14★
- Vulcan Egg | 14★
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NEW ENEMY TYPES – LUMINMECH AND ULTRA HARD[/h2]
Naturally, Shiva has some new baddies for operatives to play with. See below for the latest information ARKS HQ has received on them!
LuminmechLuminmech are enemies created and dispatched by Shiva, Goddess of Annhilation. Luminmech have high attack power, use heavy armor, and have unique skills that make them a very dangerous foe.
Ultra EnemiesUltra Enemies are Native inhabitants and Falspawn of each planet that have undergone an additional, corruption-induced transformation. These enemies will be encountered in
Ultra Hard Difficulty Quests.
After dispatching some Ultra Enemies, operatives have reported that each has dropped a special
15★ weapon, similar to those dropped in Risk Exploration quests.
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NEW QUEST TYPE – RISK EXPLORATION[/h2]
Expeditions may have become less challenging as you’ve become more powerful, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t enemies out there that will truly test your mettle! Risk Explorations are the next frontier that ARKS HQ would like you to explore, but be forewarned, because these quests are only available for those who aren’t afraid to take on Ultra Hard Quests!
It takes some time (3 days) for ARKS HQ to plan out which set of areas should be explored, and when, so these will not all be simultaneously be available, as normal Expedition Quests are. You can also expect to be more challenged by the random occurrence of Emergency Trials as well, as they’ll have more difficult goals under different conditions than those that have occurred elsewhere.
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NEW ZIG SHOP ITEM – KEY RIVALATE WEAPON SERIES[/h2]
You can now exchange weapons for 15★ RIVALATE SERIES WEAPONS at the Zig Shop, provided you have the necessary materials, including a
Key Rivalate.
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WEAPON EXTENSION AND 13★ WEAPON CREATION[/h2]
That weapon seemed perfect when you first got it, but now compared to some of the new items you’re picking up lately, it’s not so hot. The good news is that WEAPON EXTENSION Is now available in your Personal Quarters via the Crafting Terminal! Extending your (up to 12★) weapon can overwrite the standard stats with those of a selected recipe – once you’ve raised the weapon’s
Extension Level enough – with the maximum level being 12. The Enhancement Level, Augments, and Weapon Potentials will not be affected.
To Extend your weapon, you’ll need some materials, most of which can be attained by
Dismantling 7★ or higher equipment at the Crafting Terminal. As you Extend more items, you’ll attain Crafting Achievements, which will unlock additional, more powerful Recipes.
If you’re looking for an entirely new upgrade and the Rare Drop Rate has not favored you, you can now
craft 13★ weapons at the Crafting Terminal! These weapons can then be Extended up to Extension Level 8!
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RISING WEAPONS BADGE 5[/h2]
The next Rising Weapons Badge, and the wares that can be purchased with them, are here! Perhaps most notably, you can now purchase Sweets for your Pets and S-Grade Augments!
*By using the
Key Rivalate found in Mission Pass 11 or received as a Title Reward for achieving the Title of
Glass Guardian, you can upgrade
Novel Series Weapons to
Rivalate Series Weapons.
FEATURED SWEETS
- Exquisite Comeback Parfait | 14★
- Exquisite Satisfying Parfait | 14★
- Exquisite Spicy Parfait | 14★
- Exquisite Megaton Parfait | 14★
- Super Ideal Parfait | 13★
- Super Hype Parfait | 13★
- Super Hungry Parfait | 13★
- Super Patrol Parfait | 13★
Add S1: Goliathslayer's Will
Increases damage dealt to bosses by 4%
Add S1: Lustrous Partbreaker
When attacking destructible parts, PP recovery when attacking increases 40%.
Add S1: Skillful Adept
Critical Rate increases 15%.
Add S1: Comrade's Blessing
When two or more members are in the party, PP consumption is reduced and Critical Rate increases according to the number of members.
Add S2: Luminous Adaptation
Increases PP Recovery by 100% if weapon is holstered but decreases it by 100% if weapon is drawn.
Add S2: One with the Flame
Fire/Burn Resistance increases. Potency increases when an enemy is weak to Fire.
Add S2: One with the Tundra
Ice/Freeze Resistance increases. Potency increases when an enemy is weak to Ice.
Add S2: One with the Thunder
Lightning/Shock Resistance increases. Potency increases when enemy is weak to Lightning.
Add S2: One with the Storm
Wind/Blind Resistance increases. Potency increases when an enemy is weak to Wind.
Add S2: One with the Light
Increases Light/Panic Resistance. Potency increases when an enemy is weak to Light.
Add S2: One with the Dark
Increases Dark/Poison Resistance. Potency increases when an enemy is weak to Dark.
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ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]
Balance adjustment – Hero
- Heroic Boost – The maximum and minimum values for power gain from this skill have been raised.
- Hero Counter – During Hero Counter, Heroic Boost has had its maximum power value increased.
- Precision Attack Critical – Critical rate has been increased.
Quest Triggers added to Rising Weapons Badge 4 Exchange ShopQuest Triggers up to Episode 5 have been added, e.g. Hostility Trigger, Unceasing Madness Trigger, Crimson Fellwyrm Trigger, etc.
Unique Weapons Badge Exchange Shop - New and Sale items!
- 14★ Ares Series Weapons are now available
- 15★ Weapons that come from Ultra Enemies are now available
- 13★ and below weapons are offered at half their original cost!
New ARKS Missions – Time Attack Quests
Rewards three, 7★ Units with several Augments. Very useful for new or returning players!
- Back / Hiei Houyoku
- Arms / Hiei Sou
- Legs / Hiei Shoke
New Function available via the Scratch Ticket Prize List – Check Item Market Prices!
Account Character Creation limit increased to 30!We hope you’ve enjoyed this glimpse of the content in Episode 6, and hope you’ll join us for Episode 6 – when the real fun begins! See you in a Risk Exploration, Arks!
