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Content Creator Program – January Update

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello Adventurers![/p][p] [/p][p]We are back with the latest edition of our monthly GM blog series, where we cover everything from the Content Creator Program over the past month.[/p][p]As a reminder, anyone can apply to the program if they have interest in creating guides. Head to the official website to apply.[/p][p] [/p][p]Our creators finished 2025 with a terrific month of guides. Many of them continued their raid series covering Doom Aporia, Serpentium, and more. Others covered everything you need to know about titles and individual class guides.[/p][p] [/p][p]Rubydeos set the stage for December with back to back Doom Aporia raid guides covering Wilting Tower: Flight and Wilting Tower: Fall. He goes into extensive detail to give you insight into what you can expect during this challenging encounter.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p] [/p][p]LevelAlone and NextActRena teamed up to cover the Serpentium raid in their newest series. If you are looking to progress through this raid, look no further than their latest guide.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Gameplay Guides[/p][p] [/p][p]Character Guides[/p][p] [/p][p]We look forward to sharing more content with you this upcoming month! Be sure to join the Elsword Discord to keep up to date with all things Elsword.[/p]

January 7th Patch Notes


[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Hedgehog Sticker Event [View]
    (2026-01-07 00:00~2026-01-13 23:59)

[h3]★ On-going[/h3]

  • Winter Update Pre-Registration Event [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-12 23:59)
  • El Search Party’s Nightmare Escape Event [View]
    (2025-12-17 00:00 ~ 2026-01-13 23:59)
  • Winter Update Prelude Event [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-02-10 23:59)

[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Fireplace Rocking Chair Custom Sit Motion [View]
    (2026-01-07 00:00 ~ 2026-02-03 23:59)
  • Re-Order Shop: Costume [View]

    • Idol (Elsword~Ain)
    • Dragon's Illusion (Elsword~Noah)
    • Animation (ver. The El Lady) (Elsword~Ain)
    (2026-01-07 00:00 ~ 2026-01-20 23:59)
  • Laby Idol Costume [View]
    (2026-01-07 00:00 ~ 2026-03-03 23:59)
  • Noah Idol Costume [View]
    (2026-01-07 00:00 ~ 2026-03-03 23:59)
  • Lithia Idol Costume [View]
    (2026-01-07 00:00 ~ 2026-03-03 23:59)

[h3]★ Ended[/h3]

  • Laby Nereid Custom Eye [View]
    (2025-11-12 00:00 ~ 2026-01-06 23:59)
  • Re-Order Shop: Costume [View]

    • 2010 Christmas (Elsword~Add)
    • Soft Duffle Coat (Elsword~Noah)
    • Joy Duck Park (Elsword~Noah)
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-06 23:59)

December 31st Patch Notes


  • 2025-12-31 00:00 AM ~ 2025-12-31 03:00 AM PST

  • UI Improvement

[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Winter Update Prelude Event [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-02-10 23:59)
  • 2026 New Year Event [View]
    (2026-01-01 00:00 ~ 2026-01-01 23:59)

[h3]★ On-going[/h3]

  • Winter Update Pre-Registration Event [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-12 23:59)
  • El Search Party’s Nightmare Escape Event [View]
    (2025-12-17 00:00 ~ 2026-01-13 23:59)

[h3]★ Ended[/h3]

  • Growth Support Campaign Event [View]
    (2025-12-03 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)
  • Vote for your Costume! Event [View]
    (2025-12-03 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)

[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Crest Drain Ice Burner [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-03-24 23:59)
  • Crest Drain Ice Burner Trial Package (Buying Limit: 1) [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-03-24 23:59)
  • Crest Drain 1+1 Ice Burner Package (Buying Limit: 10) [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-01-06 23:59)
  • Soft Puppy Accessory [View]
    (2025-12-31 00:00 ~ 2026-01-27 23:59)
  • New Year Special Shop [View]

    • New Year First Step Package 1: Blessed Time and Space Scroll 165 pieces (Buying Limit: 2)
    • New Year First Step Package 2: Crest Drain 10+5 Ice Burner Package (Buying Limit: 5)
    • New Year First Step Package 3: Blessed Master Artifact Hidden Power Scroll 30 pieces (Buying Limit: 5)
    • New Year First Step Package 4: Special Blessed Chlorite Seed (10%) 30 pieces (Buying Limit: 5)
    (2026-01-01 00:00 ~ 2026-01-01 23:59)

[h3]★ Ended[/h3]

  • Tiger Legend Ice Burner [View]
    (2025-10-15 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)
  • Tiger Legend Ice Burner Trial Package (Buying Limit: 1) [View]
    (2025-10-15 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)
  • Re-Order Shop: Burner [View]

    • Nereid
    • Brilliant Knight
    • Miracle Alchemist
    • Millenium Fox
    (2025-11-05 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)

[h3]★ UI Improvements[/h3]

  • Trade UI will be improved.

    • [Request Trade] and [Personal Trade] from right-click and Community UI will be set to [Request Trade].
    • Items registered to trade will be marked with check mark so that it is visually clear in the inventory.
    • Items already registered can be pressed again to cancel the registration.
    • Fixed so that players can check the item tooltip for both their items and the other party’s items upon item registration and final confirmation.

  • Craft UI will be improved.

    • Item list based on materials needed will be merged into one.
    • A feature will be added where players can select items to be used in crafting if they have multiple materials.

  • Upgrade UI will be improved.

    • A feature will be added where players can select items to be used in upgrading if they have multiple materials.

  • Guild Service UI will be improved.
  • El House Entry UI will be improved.

    • A tab will be added so players can check a list of most recent El Houses they have visited in NPC Ariel > El House menu.
    • A feature will be added so players can search certain players’ El Houses to visit in NPC Ariel > El House menu.
    • A button will be added so that players can check the El House Entry UI while in El House.

  • Repair UI will be improved.

    • Added a feature in the Repair UI so that players can repair just the equipped items.
    • Improved so that repair options in the Repair UI can be selected with keyboard directional keys.

  • Attribute Enchant UI will be improved.
  • Mystic Enchant UI will be improved.

    • Improved so that if another color of Mystic Stone is selected than the selected color, the Mystic Enchant will be changed to that of available slot that the Mystic Stone can be applied to.

  • Mystic Stone Swap UI will be improved.
  • Reforge UI will be improved.

    • When ED is insufficient, ED display in Reforge UI will appear red and [Reforge] button will be deactivated.

  • Cook UI will be improved.
  • Shop UI will be improved.

[h3]★ Other Improvements[/h3]

  • Removed the System > Content Guide > Category Menu Pattern Image.

[h3]★ Character[/h3]

  • [Shared]

    • Idol (2015), Animation (ver. El Lady) Avatar Hairs will be changed to be dyeable.

  • [Eve]

    • [Code: Sariel]

      • Fixed a bug where the reset cooldown on Special Active Skill used effect from Night Parade of the White-Ghost title did not activate on [Mod] Thousand Star Skill.

  • [Lu/Ciel]

    • Fixed a bug where the equipment appearance was not on display if Ciel is not wearing any costumes.

  • [Noah]

    • Fixed a bug where ‘[Luriel] Noah’s Romantic Date Wear Heart Beret – Evening’ item would not be sorted as intended with other parts.

[h3]★ Dungeon/PvP/Field[/h3]

  • Fixed a bug where Add/Ain/Noah/Lithia had their hitbox changed when certain custom motion display ended.
  • Fixed a bug where the Raid Reward Gauge appeared to be at 0 when using Abyss Aura Purifier or Undead Dragon’s Heart Fragment to increase Reward Level.

[h3]★ Item[/h3]

  • Fixed a bug where Cooldown Group was missing in [Luriel] Elrios Pass Potion and [Luriel] Ariel’s Attendance Gift Potion.

[h3]★ Quest[/h3]

  • Fixed a bug where ‘[Weekly] Best Guild Expedition’ quest count was not counted.

[h3]★ ETC[/h3]

  • Fixed a bug where the invited player list in El House did not reflect the actual players in the El House as intended under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed a bug where right-click would not work in village under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed a bug where the ESC key would not work as intended under certain circumstances.

Ending the Year with a Spectacular Send-off!

[p][/p][p] [/p][p]Heya Adventurers![/p][p] [/p][p]The year is now coming to a close! Let’s celebrate its end and call in the New Year with fantastic events![/p][p] [/p][p]If you haven't Pre-Registered for the upcoming Winter Update, then now's the time to do so! We're giving you a quick preview of what's to come in 2026, and pre-registering will provide numerous rewards, including the powerful Force Passive ability Spirit Challenger![/p][p][/p][p]Pre-register via our website HERE[/p][p][/p][p]Starting this week as a teaser for what is to come, we have the Winter Update Prelude, login daily to receive rewards and prepare yourselves for the big update coming soon![/p][p] [/p][p]And to close it out, of course a New Year Event is inevitable! Enjoy a 24-hour ERP EXP and Item Drop Rate boost, special packages, and a gift from us![/p][p] [/p][p]The Item Mall is getting new goodies![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]An insatiable hunger has arisen from the depths! Its power is enticing, but will the price of harnessing it be too high? Test your resolve adventurer, as the Crest Drain Relic Burner is looking for a new host.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Represent man’s best friend with these accessories! Wear these Soft ears and tail to show off your favorite Puppy! Grab a snack when you get tired from all the fun![/p][p] [/p][p]Let’s start the New Year with good vibes![/p][p] [/p][p]That’s all for now, see y’all in-game![/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]

December 24th Patch Notes


[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Winter Update Pre-Registration Event [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-12 23:59)

[h3]★ On-going[/h3]

  • Growth Support Campaign Event [View]
    (2025-12-03 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)
  • Vote for your Costume! Event [View]
    (2025-12-03 00:00 ~ 2025-12-30 23:59)
  • El Search Party’s Nightmare Escape Event [View]
    (2025-12-17 00:00 ~ 2026-01-13 23:59)
  • 2025 Christmas Event [View]
    (2025-12-22 00:00 ~ 2025-12-27 23:59)

[h3]★ Added[/h3]

  • Summon Stone: Sky Delivery [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-20 23:59)
  • Re-Order Shop: Costume [View]

    • 2010 Christmas (Elsword~Add)
    • Soft Duffle Coat (Elsword~Noah)
    • Joy Duck Park (Elsword~Noah)
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-01-06 23:59)
  • Lithia Joy Duck Park Costume [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-02-17 23:59)
  • Lithia Budding Flower Costume [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-02-17 23:59)
  • Lithia Soft Duffle Coat Costume [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-02-17 23:59)
  • Lithia Floaty Joy Duck Custom Sit Motion [View]
    (2025-12-24 00:00 ~ 2026-02-17 23:59)
  • Christmas Special Shop (Buying Limit: 3 for each item) [View]

    • Tiger Legend Ice Burner 25+12 Package
    • Special Blessed Chlorite Seed (10%) 25+12 Package
    • El House DIY (Premium Healing Spa) 25+12 Package
    • Blessed Master Artifact Hidden Power Scroll 25+12 Package
    • Hair Color Palette (Drizzle and Whisper) 25+12 Package
    (2025-12-25 00:00 ~ 2025-12-27 23:59)

[h3]★ Ended[/h3]

  • Lithia Gloomy Night Costume [View]
    (2025-10-28 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Lithia Hamel / Velder Swim Team Costume [View]
    (2025-10-28 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Lithia Combat Class Costume [View]
    (2025-10-28 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Lithia Place of Unfulfilled Promises (For 2) Custom Motion [View]
    (2025-10-28 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Lithia Place of Radiant Memories (For 2) Custom Motion [View]
    (2025-10-28 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Re-Order Shop: Custom Eye [View]

    • Nereid Eye
    • Shaviana Eye
    • Mechanic General Eye
    (2025-12-10 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)
  • Pet: Hedgehog (Noah~Lithia) [View]
    (2025-11-26 00:00 ~ 2025-12-23 23:59)