Shadow Arena News

And the star of this week’s Event Match?!

We’re letting the “Random” Hero selection choose this time!

Surprise Event Match!

■ Event Schedule



■ How to Participate

① Enter the Asia server before the event match begins.

② Once entry to the event match begins, an in-game notice containing the event match room’s name and password will be sent out.

③ Enter the event match lobby with the room name and password from the in-game notice, select “Random” as your hero, and enjoy the game!

* You may only participate in this event match with the “Random” hero selection. If you enter the event with a different hero, you may be kicked from the room.

- If you participate in this event match with a hero apart from the “Random” selection, then you will not be eligible for the event rewards regardless of your match placement.


※ Additional Notices

- Event rewards will be sent to your mailbox after the event match ends during next week's maintenance.

- The event match room will accept players in a first-come, first-served basis for up to 40 participants.

- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change/cancel the event depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.

- If you violate the Shadow Arena Terms of Service and have your account banned/restricted even after becoming a winner, your reward may be cancelled or withdrawn.

- If you have any other questions or concerns related to the event, please contact us via [Support].

- Any matters not listed on this page will follow the [Shadow Arena Event Rules].

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.

The Oct 2020 Regional Cup (Asia) Finals match will begin on October 18 (Sun) 15:00.

We encourage all Finalists to check the tournament times and confirm their availability.

[h2]Oct 2020 Regional Cup (Asia) Finalists and Group Preliminaries Result[/h2]

■ Finals Match and Livestream Schedule
October 18, 2020 (Sun) 15:00 ~ lasts approx. 3 hr


▶ Catch the live broadcasts on the Shadow Arena official channels!



■ Finalists

* Players who advanced to Oct 2020 Regional Cup (Asia) from the Weekly Tryouts are included, for a total of 40 Finalists.
* An in-game mail has been sent to all Finalists regarding Finalist-exclusive Discord channel so please make sure to join.



■ Finals Format and Scoring System
① Custom rooms for the Finas will be created as below 10 minutes before the match start time.
* Round 1 Room Name: RegionalCupFinal1, Password: match
* Round 2 Room Name: RegionalCupFinal2, Password: match
* Round 3 Room Name: RegionalCupFinal3, Password: match
* Round 4 Room Name: RegionalCupFinal4, Password: match
> Creating a custom room with same or similar name while a tournament is running and interfering with the tournament may face restrictions based on [Shadow Arena Terms of Service].
② Special Tickets have been sent to all participants and one Special Ticket will be used each time you enter the Finals custom room.
③ The round will start automatically at match start time or when all the participants enter.
④ After a total of 4 rounds, the tournament placements will be determined by sum of all the scores from each round.
* Used tickets will be not restored upon leaving the match room after entering. Please make sure to enter after all preparations are complete.
* The match will start at scheduled time even when a participant or everyone in the group does not enter the room.
* We ask everyone for your understanding and cooperation by limiting in-game chat during the event.



■ Scoring System and Eligible Heroes

▶ Scoring System

* If two or more players have the same amount of total points, the points of the last round will determine the final placements.

- However, if the points of the last round are tied, the final placements will be determined by the survival ranking for that round.

▶ Heroes Eligible to Participate

* You may be kicked without a warning if you enter with a Hero not listed above.

※ Please check the [link] here to view detailed tournament rules and information.



■ Group Preliminaries Result


*Additional Notices
- If the same player is found to be participating with more than one account, the player will face penalties such as being disqualified, revoked of their participation privileges, have their results annulled, and forfeit any prize money.
- The prize money is given after tax in accordance to Korean tax laws and Pearl Abyss may collect (with your agreement) your personal information for this purpose. If you do not submit your personal information within the collection period, we may be unable to send you the prize money.
- Recipient of the prize money will receive detailed information regarding prize delivery and other specifics.
- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change/cancel the tournament schedule, prizes, etc. depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.
- If you have any other questions or concerns related to the event, please contact us via [Support].
- Any matters not listed on this page will follow the [Shadow Arena Competitive Rules] and [Shadow Arena Event Policies].

Oct 2020 Regional Cup (Asia) is coming up soon, where the strongest of Asia will be decided. Predict who will be this victor and receive a special reward! 

[h3]Predict the Winner![/h3]


■ Event Period
- Until October 18, 2020 (Sun) 14:59 (UTC+9) 

[h3]■ How to Participate[/h3]

① Go to the voting page through the [Predict the Winner!] button below.

▶ [Predict the Winner!]

② Enter your server and nickname.

③ Select the player you believe will win the Regional Cup – Asia (Solo) and submit your answer.

④ Players who successfully submit their vote will receive the participation reward and the successful prediction reward if their prediction is correct!



[h3]■ Event Rewards [/h3]

* If your prediction is correct, you’ll get both the successful prediction reward and participation reward.


Additional Notices

- Event rewards will be sent during October 22, 2020 (Thu) maintenance. 

- Event rewards will be sent to the nickname and server provided on the voting page, so please make sure to provide the correct information. If you provide insufficient/inaccurate information, you may not receive the rewards.

- If you vote more than once, we will only use the latest submission.

- Pearl Abyss reserves the right to change/cancel the event depending on mitigating circumstances. If changes are made, they can be found on this event page.

- If your account is restricted for violating the Terms of Service, you may be disqualified and have any prizes withdrawn even after being selected as a winner.

- If you have any other questions or concerns related to the event, please contact us via [Support].

- Any matters not listed on this page will follow the [Shadow Arena Event Rules].

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.
Here are the updates made to Shadow Arena during the maintenance update on October 15 (Thu).

* Patch Size: 371.32MB (Approx.)


Please launch the game client to receive the latest update to apply the changes below.
Check out all the details below, and we will see you in the arena!



[h3]■ Random Heroes Selection [/h3]
- Added an option to select random Heroes.

[h3]Random Heroes [/h3]
- When you select Random, any Hero can be selected even if you do not own them.
- This is only available in Solo/Team mode.
- Not available for tournaments.
- If you play as a random Hero, the Hero and Individual Ranking will be categorized separately as Random instead of the Hero that you end up playing.
> Hero Mastery will still be applied to the Hero that you end up playing.
- No information is displayed in the Introduction tab for the Hero when Random is selected.
- If you play as a random Hero, you will be displayed as Black Spirit in your rival’s screen. However, you will be shown as “?” in the game result screen.  


This week we added a feature where you can play as Random Heroes.

Even though there is a risk of playing an unfamiliar Hero, there is a benefit of concealing your Hero information from your rival and other players. However, there may be some that may abuse the system by entering and leaving matches until they get their desired Hero, so the Hero is revealed after the match starts.

We apologize if you were looking forward to a new Hero release. It would be nice if there was someone hiding among the Random Heroes...


[h3]■ Hero [/h3]
- Fixed an issue where projectiles pass through when targets sprint.
- Improved on an issue where Dark Shift (Q) does not work when you are Stiffened consecutively.


We “finally(!!)” fixed the long-time bug where projectile skills sometimes do not land and pass through a fast-moving target. We apologize for taking so long to address this.

Since this is another tournament week, we are refraining from big Hero balance changes and focusing on Hero bugs.

Hero Rankings
- When a player exists a match abnormally, the lowest rank will be applied for their Hero Rankings.

> This will be applied to previous matches on record as well.





Phantom Raven (RMB)
- Fixed an intermittent issue where attacks don’t land against walls.
- Fixed the AoE range in the skill description to match the actual AoE range.
> Before: 200 → After: 350




Fairy Flame (RMB)
- Fixed an issue where the actual hit is not registered even though the animation is shown when using Fairly Flame (RMB) while rotating the screen quickly and moving.




Explosive Trap (4)
- Fixed an issue where Explosive Trap (4) did not trigger well against stealthed Heroes.




- Fixed an issue where the stance automatically changes to Courage Stance when dismounting from Ancient Weapon in Patience Stance.

Shield Throw (Patience Stance - 1)
- Fixed an intermittent issue where the thrown shield passes through the terrain and disappears.




Wing Breaker (2)
- Fixed an intermittent issue where the Blowback effect does not apply when you change direction immediately after grabbing the target.
- Improved an intermittent issue where the grab is cancelled immediately when grabbing the target while they are getting up.




Shield of Revenge (RMB)
- Fixed an issue where the counterattack is not activated even though there is sufficient stamina.




- Fixed an issue where Heilang attacks Laytenn when Ba-Ri attacks while summoning Laytenn.
- Fixed an issue where you can jump over obstacles when you move quickly while crouched.
- Fixed an issue where Heilang is revived after Ba-Ri dies in King of the Hill mode.


Heilang (RMB)
- Added a text about revival and regen and improved explanation about Heilang in the skill description.


■ Deathmatch
- Fixed an intermittent issue where an item is created when Gorgath attacks another target after using Forbidden Alchemy (4) in Deathmatch.


■ Monsters and AI
- Reduced the rate of obtaining Ancient Weapon Fragments from defeating monsters by 50%.
- Changed the HP bar to appear on top of the mounted Laytenn when another Hero attacks it.
- Fixed an issue where damage is delayed when you are hit by Badal and Ahon bot’s projectile skills.
- Fixed an issue where bots get up quickly when Stun or Knockback is applied after they are knocked back.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where bots are revived on the spot when they die during the respawn time.
- Changed the maximum number of bots in a game to 28. This does not apply in beginner games.


Ancient Weapons were originally obtainable from altars, but they showed up more than we intended due to Battle Pass and Ancient Weapon Fragments.

Thus, we lowered the drop rate of Ancient Weapon Fragments and we intend to remove Ancient Weapon Summon Scrolls from future Battle Passes.

Also, we noticed that starting a match became more difficult when there is a low number of players online. This was due to the limit we implemented last week on the maximum number of bots. Thus, we raised the maximum bot limit to 28. (This is same as changing the minimum number of players to start the game from 5 to 2)


[h3]■ Event [/h3]
- Changed the event banners for on-going events.
- [Predict the Winner!] event has started.   
> Event Period: October 15, 2020 (Thu) after maintenance ~ October 18, 2020 (Sun) 14:59 (UTC+9)   
> Get a special title for predicting the winner of Oct 2020 Regional Cup (Asia)!   
▶ Check [Predict the Winner!] event details 


[h3]■ Other Fixes and Improvement [/h3]
- Changed the respawn message to appear for all party members if the party gets wiped in a duel before the match starts in Team mode.
> If there is a Random hero in the party, deaths in duels do not affect the Hero you get.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where Ancient Weapon Puturum effects remained even after dismounting from it.
- Fixed an issue where the average Hero Record were not displaying correctly.
- Added the [Hero] tag in front of the weapon skin names.
- Changed the pop-up message that appears when a grab and dodge are applied at the same time.
> Before: The location of the action's target is invalid. → After: The target evaded it.
- Fixed an issue where the waist area is not displayed when [Gerhard Shultz] God of the Arena is equipped.


Thank you.

Greetings, this is Shadow Arena



The maintenance is now finished, and you can now access the game.

Thank you for your patience during the maintenance; we have sent you compensation as a token of our apology for the inconvenience you may have experienced.





Maintenance Compensation Details

- Who is Eligible: Accounts created before the maintenance

- Compensation: 1,000 silver

- Expiration Date: October 22, 2020 (Thu) 23:59



* Note

- If you do not receive the compensation enclosed in the in-game mail before the expiration date, the compensation will expire and no longer be receivable.





Greetings, this is Shadow Arena.



We will be performing our regularly scheduled maintenance on October 15 (Thu).



- During the maintenance, you will be unable to access the game service, website, and customer support page.





■ Game Maintenance Schedule

■ Game Maintenance Impact

- Unable to access the game



■ Reason

- Update, fixes, and improvements to certain content



■ Website Maintenance Schedule
■ Website Maintenance Impact

- Unable to access the website





■ Customer Support Maintenance Schedule ■ Customer Support Maintenance Impact

- Unable to access all services within Support and Parental Control Support page





* Additional Notices

- The maintenance times are subject to change, extension, and/or early completion. Any changes will be provided as an update on this page.


- Once the maintenance begins, you will be automatically disconnected from the game, even if you are waiting in-queue or in a match.





Thank you