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MapleStory Fest 2023 returns on October 14!



MapleStory Fest is back for 2023, and we're once again inviting Maplers to sunny Los Angeles, CA, for an in-person gathering on Saturday, October 14! We'll have games, trivia, meet-and-greets, and more as we celebrate another wonderful year in Maple World and show off some of the excitement yet to come!

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Tickets for MapleStory Fest will go on sale on Thursday, September 7 at 12:00 PM PT for the event taking place at LA River Studios! Take a look at the MapleStory Fest website for the full details, and we hope to see you in person on October 14!

Community Livestream - Sixth Star Showdown w/ Team Orange Mushroom

Join Community Manager Ezrabell alongside Team Orange Mushroom from the Sixth Star Showdown event in a Community Livestream! Members of Team Orange Mushroom will be sharing their progress on the Sixth Star Showdown event while spending time together hanging out! Grab your snacks and prepare for an adventure of fun in this upcoming livestream. Join us on any of the platforms listed below this Friday, September 1 at 12:00 PM PDT (3:00 PM EDT).

There will also be giveaways throughout the stream! We will be giving away some of our exclusive community merch, such as Acrylic Stands and Acrylic Keychains, so you won't want to miss out on the fun~ See you Friday!


 

[Updated] Unscheduled Maintenance - September 1, 2023

We are currently performing a scheduled maintenance on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00 AM PDT (10:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM CEST / 12:00 AM AEST Sep. 8). We anticipate the maintenance to last approximately 4 hours, concluding around 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 4:00 AM AEST Sep. 8).

Times:

Thursday, September 7, 2023
PDT (UTC -7): 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT (UTC -4): 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AEST (UTC +10): 12:00 AM (Sep. 8) - 4:00 AM (Sep. 8)
  • What will be unavailable:
    • All MapleStory game servers.
  • Changes and Updates (Additional Changes TBA):
    • Boss damage contribution conditions have been added to the follow bosses:
      • Princess No
      • Akechi Mitsuhide
      • Gollux
      • Ranmaru
    • Resolved the issue where using the Special Metamorph Potion in Hieizan Temple does not transform the player into Ayame has been fixed.
    • The cooldowns for Beast Tamer's skill Beasty Resolve, and the Hero's Will skill for Hayato and Kanna, have been reduced to 300 seconds.
    • The Magician's Trial quest will properly detect the jobs of all party members.
    • Distributed the MVP Reward Points for Marvel Machine purchases.
    • Changes were made to address the issue with Thunder Breaker's Sea Wave skill. If you are still encountering issues with the skill, please let us know through our official Discord and Forums.
    • Resolved a text issue with the white version of the Sleepy Time Face.
    • The message for failing the Chaos Vellum Challenge Mission will no longer appear when defeating other Chaos Root Abyss bosses.

Journey Toward the Sixth Star - Ch. III and Ch. IV



A new star is coming to Maple World, a new source of power beyond anything that's come before. The heroes of MapleStory must collect star fragments to create the Sixth Star and unlock its power. Start preparing now as the Sixth Job quests will become available at Lv. 260 later this year, with new story content, new quests to complete, and greater foes to test your newfound power in MapleStory!
  • Chapter III
    • PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 30th (after maintenance) - Tuesday, September 19th at 4:59 PM
    • CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, August 30th (after maintenance) - Wednesday, September 20th at 1:59 AM
    • AEST (UTC +10): Thursday August 31st (after maintenance) - Wednesday, September 20th at 9:59 AM
  • Chapter IV
    • PDT (UTC -7): Tuesday, September 19th at 5:00 PM - Tuesday, October 10th at 4:59 PM
    • CEST (UTC +2): Wednesday, September 20th at 2:00 AM - Wednesday, October 11th at 1:59 AM
    • AEST (UTC +10): Wednesday, September 20th at 10:00 AM - Wednesday, October 11th at 10:59 AM (AEDT)
Event Details:

Terry came to Maple World after hearing the news that the sixth power was detected. Terry says that the Sixth Star acts as a medium that connects the warriors of Maple World with the sixth power, and asks you to collect the dispersed star fragments. If you collect the star fragments created by the energy of various powers and bring them to Terry, Terry will gather the power of the stars through the starlight concentrator. It is said that a Star Piece can be created by condensing the power contained in the star fragments, and when six Star Pieces are gathered, a Sixth Star can be created... Let's help Terry collect the star fragments scattered throughout Maple World and go on a long journey to obtain the Sixth Star and sixth power.
  • Accept the quest '[Sixth Star] Terry Came Bearing Special News' from the event notifier on the left side of the screen to participate.
  • Requirement: Lv. 101 and above. (Zero characters must have completed up to Chapter 2)
  • Start the event to view the event UI and progress with daily and challenge missions.
    • You can claim various rewards from the event UI after completing daily and challenge missions.
  • Each chapter, from chapter 1 to chapter 5, will span 3 weeks with the final chapter 6 only lasting for 2 weeks.
  • Chapters can only be completed once per account.
    • Mission progress is shared between characters of the same world.
    • Daily mission rewards can only be claimed once per account.
Chapters I-V
  • Each chapter is made of daily missions and challenge missions, and a chapter reward can be obtained by clearing 10 daily missions and 5 challenge missions during the chapter period.
  • Missions of each chapter are themed after growth, enhancement, battle, adventure, and cooperation.
Daily Missions (Chapters I-V)
  • Open the event UI and click on ‘Sixth Star’ in the daily mission area.
  • One of seven daily missions is selected at random. (There is an equal chance for all.)
    • Missions of each chapter are themed after growth/enhancement/battle/adventure/cooperation.
    • Missions can be changed for free once a day before accepting a selected daily mission.
    • Daily missions can't be changed or given up on after accepting a daily mission.
  • You can click [Claim Reward] in the UI to obtain rewards.
Mission
Mission Requirement
Mission Items
Collect the Starlight Energy in Maple World
Sit in the [Starlight Energy Chair] for 30 minutes.
  • Starlight Energy Chair: Tradeable within account, Durational: Until 2:00 AM UTC of the same day.
Collect the Star Fragments in the Starlight Concentrator
Collect 100 star fragments dropped by monsters near your level and click Starlight Concentrator.
  • Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 2:00 AM UTC of the same day.
Collect the Dazzling Star Fragments in the Starlight Concentrator
Collect 5 dazzling fragments dropped by elite monsters/champions and click Starlight Concentrator.
  • Dazzling Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 2:00 AM UTC of the same day.
Find the Hidden Star Fragment in Monster Park
Monster Park/Monster Park Extreme
Clear 2 times
  • N/A
Brighten up the World with Starlight
Atmospheric Effect item distributed upon quest start. (Use in map.)
  • Radiant Hexagonal Starlight: Tradeable within account, Durational: Until 2:00 AM UTC of the same day.


  • Mission Rewards
    • Starlight Energy Chair: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
    • Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
    • Dazzling Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
    • Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
    • Dazzling Star Fragment: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
    • Radiant Hexagonal Starlight: Untradeable, Durational: Until 12:00 AM UTC of the same day.
  • Complete daily missions to obtain:
    • Daily Mission Completion Box: Tradeable within account, 1-day duration. Use to receive:
      • Starlight Growth Potion: Tradeable within account, 10-day duration. Choose one of the three following items:
        • 10% EXP Coupon (30 min): Tradeable within account, 10-day duration.
        • Nodestone: Tradeable within account, 10-day duration.
        • Arcane Symbol Selection Coupon (x3): Tradeable within account, 10-day duration.
Challenge Missions (Chapters I-V)
  • Different challenge missions are available for each chapter.
  • Rewards can be claimed upon completing challenge missions during each chapter period.
    • This only counts when you have reached or completed the relevant challenge missions during the current chapter period.
    • Certain missions are checked even when progressed after chapter periods due to their characteristics.
Chapter
Mission
Mission Requirement
Rewards
Chapter III
Defeat a Boss and Obtain a Boss Accessory Set Equipment
Obtain 5 equipment that are a part of a boss accessory set.
  • Nodestone (x20): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Seal a Holy Gate in the Guardian Angel Slime fight
Seal the Holy Gate 10 times.
  • EXP Coupon (1 Hour) (x2): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Undo Brand in Damien
Undo Damien's brand 20 times.
  • Damage Skin Slot Expansion Coupon: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Defeat Lotus Without Any Deaths
Defeat Lotus without using a Death count.
  • Karma Solid Cube (x5): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Clear 1000 floors in the Mu Lung Dojo (Master)
Clear a cumulative 1,000 floors in Mu Lung Dojo (Master).
  • Karma Eternal Rebirth Flame (x5): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Defeat Lucid with Hyper Burning Character
Defeat Easy Lucid with Hyper Burning Character
  • Extreme Growth Potion (x10): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Defeat all 6 of the Black Mage's Elite Guard
Defeat each type of elite boss.
  • Rarer Treasure Chest (x5): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Deal Critical Damage to Inferno Wolf
Inflict 1 fatal wounds on Inferno Wolf.
  • Mega Character Burninator: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Defeat Ursus with Rank A or Higher
Defeat Ursus with Rank A or higher 10 times.
  • Ursus Loot Box: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter III
Defeat Chaos Vellum, within 180 seconds, with a Hyper Burning Character
Defeat Chaos Vellum Within 180 sec with Hyper Burning Character.
  • 1-of-3 Event Ring Selector Coupon: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Reach Monster Collection Cumulative Exploration Time
Reach a cumulative 600 hours in Monster Collection exploration.
(Counts when the exploration completion is during the chapter period.)
  • Mysterious Monsterbloom (x5): Untradeable, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Harvest/Mine
Harvest/Mine 100 times.
  • Profession Coupon (x10): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Personally Craft a Transformation Potion with Alchemy
Craft 20 Transformation Potions.
  • Infinite Revitalizer (x5): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Get Completion Stamps for All Maple Guide Content From Lv. 30 - 249
Get all Maple Guide content completion stamps.
(Counts even when completed before the chapter period.)
  • Budding Sprout: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Eliminate Field Boss
Defeat 30 Field Bosses.
  • Karma Hard Cube (x15): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Clear All FriendStory Chapters
Clear FriendStory
  • Arcane Symbol Selection Coupon (x50): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Obtain mob loot while exploring Eos Tower
Enter all 34 maps in Eos Tower
and obtain 15 types of loot.
  • Damage Skin Selection Box: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Complete the El Nath Quests and Obtain the Medal
Obtain Snowfield Explorer Medal
  • Event Ring Exclusive Solid Cube (x10): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Select One of the Epics and Clear All Acts
All Clear 1 Epic
(Black Heaven or Heroes of Maple)
  • Black Circulator (x5): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter IV
Pass Tower of Oz Cumulative Floors
Clear a cumulative 300 floors in Tower of Oz.
  • Oz Point Pouch (x20): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
Chapter Rewards (Chapters I-V)
  • Meet the reward conditions during the chapter period to obtain chapter rewards.
    • Claim rewards for previous chapter. (Applied to chapters II-V, chapter I excluded.)
    • Progress in 10 or more daily missions.
    • Progress in 5 or more challenge missions.
  • The chapter rewards can be claimed by clicking the button on the UI when the daily mission and challenge mission conditions are met even when the chapter period is over.
  • Chapter III Rewards:
    • Chapter III Completion Box: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration. Use to receive:
      • Chapter III EXP Potion: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Karma Legendary Potential Scroll 100%: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Unique Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Weekly Boss Clear Count Reset Ticket (x6): Tradeable within account, 28-day duration.
      • Event Ring Exclusive Legendary Potential Scroll 100%: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Terryroid Coupon: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
        • Terryroid: Tradeable within account, Permanent.
        • Lidium Heart: Untradeable, permanent.
    • Third Star Piece: Tradeable within account, Permanent.
  • Chapter IV Rewards:
    • Chapter IV Completion Box: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration. Use to receive:
      • Chapter IV EXP Potion: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Karma Solid Cube (x30): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Prepared Pendant of the Spirit Coupon: Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
        • Prepared Pendant of the Spirit: Untradeable, 30-day duration.
      • Experience Nodestone (x6): Tradeable within account, 28-day duration.
      • Pure Clean Slate Scroll 100% (x6): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Karma Solid Cube (x20): Tradeable within account, 14-day duration.
      • Hexagonal Star Glass Marble Chair: Tradeable within account, Permanent.
    • Fourth Star Piece: Tradeable within account, Permanent.

 

v.244 Punch King Palooza Patch Notes

Earn exclusive event rings from Spiegelmann and the Secret Ring Shop by earning Secret Tickets! Show your strength against other Maplers with the same Job by competing in World's Best Punch King for a chance at the World's Best Effect Coupon. Explore the story segments for certain Jobs once more in the updated Grand Athenaeum: Maple Chronicle and get rewards from the Fairy Bros' Golden Giveaway.

Read Punch King Palooza Patch Notes here!