THRONE AND LIBERTY News

This hotfix includes various fixes to Stability, Skills, and more. Check out the full release notes below.

• Stability: Addressed some performance issues introduced in 1.10 that occur when large groups of players are gathered together.
  
• Stability: Resolved a cause of client crash after large combat events, such as Arch Bosses.
  
• Skills: Fixed an issue that could cause skill presets to reset when leaving dungeons.
  
• Mystic Globes: Corrected the missing display of Mystic Globe and Mystic Portal icons on the map, as well as Mystic Portal opening announcements.
  
• Morphs: Removed some unreleased Morphs from the list.
  
• Fishing: Corrected the unlocalized strings in the Fishing menu.
  

Thanks for your support and we'll see you in Solisium!

Celebrate the release of the Spear with highly desirable in-game currency and an exclusive in-game title (Point Made), plus tips for making the most of every Ornate Coin. There are two sets of spoils for this festive occasion — the Startree Solstice Drop as well as the Winter Festival Cache Prime Gaming Loot. Take advantage of this limited-time loot because you know your rival guilds are already plotting how to capitalize on their newfound rewards.

[h3]Startree Solstice Drop[/h3]

Whether you watch your favorite streamer or hang out with a few new Creators, simply tune in for 12 hours of cumulative watch time before January 2, 2025 to claim your Holiday Twitch Drop.

• 200 Ornate Coins (1 total hour watched)
  
• 300 Ornate Coins (2 total hours watched)
  
• Title: Point Made (5 total hours watched)
  
• 900 Dimensional Contract Tokens II (8 total hours watched)
  
• 300 Battle Pass Star Crystals (12 total hours watched)
  

If you haven’t done so already, make sure your Twitch account is linked to your Steam, Xbox, or PSN account (depending on which platform) you play on. Twitch Drops can only be claimed once per account.

[h3]Winter Festival Cache[/h3]

Additional Ornate Coins and other rewards are available from December 12 through Prime Gaming until January 11, 2025. If you are an Amazon Prime member, make sure to pick up the Winter Festival Cache!

Enjoy the holiday season even more with the following loot:

• 250 Ornate Coins
  
• 10 Resistance Contracts
  
• 5,000 Abyssal Contract Tokens
  

With Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime members enjoy a rotating, monthly selection of free games, a free monthly Twitch channel subscription wherever Twitch is available, and more. Prime Gaming’s selection of free PC games is always growing and rotating to stay fresh, with new items and free games added every month.

Players who are not currently Amazon Prime members and are interested in accessing this limited-time THRONE AND LIBERTY cache can sign-up for a free, 30-day trial on the Prime Gaming website. Prime Gaming Loot can only be claimed once per account.

Stay tuned, we’ll have more content for Prime Gaming members in the future.

[h3]Ornate Coins[/h3]

Looking for recommendations on how to spend your new spoils? Here are some suggestions:

• Precious Blessing Pouch grants you 2 Resistance Contracts and 1 Rare or Epic piece of gear you may not have in your inventory. After purchasing the pouch, you can check out the list of possible items. Your most sought-after weapon or armor might be waiting for you.
  
• Precious Active Skill Growth Books can be purchased in case you’re having trouble crafting or finding more of them throughout your adventures. Skill Books are valuable resources to grow your abilities’ power.
  
• Looking to increase your gear’s potency? Precious Weapon Growthstones, Precious Armor Growthstones, and Precious Accessory Growthstones are all available in exchange for Ornate Coins.
  
• If your hero’s gear and skills are already at their highest potential, you can spend your Ornate Coins on unique Amitoi. These are especially helpful for Amitoi Expeditions or if you aim to collect them all.
  
• More interested in appearances? Look into the selection of extra titles like "Kind of a Big Deal" or "Trendsetter" to better match your character’s look and feel.
  

Thanks for your support, and we’ll see you in Solisium!

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Make an impact with more than just stylish attacks. This new Battle Pass features the Glacial Weapons cosmetics, Rebellious Teenager Gneiss Amitoi, Giant Oremong Polymorph, Seraph Cygnus Glide Morph, Musical Dance Gesture, and more. Want even more unique rewards for completing seasonal challenges? The Battle Pass is an optional seasonal purchase that can turn your accomplishments into new cosmetics, crafting materials, items, and various in-game currency. Each Battle Pass features a free track and a premium track that can be unlocked with Lucent. Look forward to new spoils every season.

Learn more about the Battle Pass below, and then explore answers to your most common questions.

[h2]Rewards[/h2]
The Glacial’s Star Battle Pass is available now through January 9, 2 p.m. PT. There are desirable rewards at every level, but the most ambitious adventurers will strive to achieve max level (level 50) for the following loot.

• Level 1 (Premium Track) - Glide Morph: Seraph Cygnus
  
• Level 10 (Premium Track) - Gesture: Musical Dance
  
• Level 20 (Free Track) - Polymorph: Giant Oremong
  
• Level 31 (Premium Track) - Amitoi: Rebellious Teenager Gneiss
  
• Level 50 (Premium Track) - Glacial Weapon Selection Chest (Select 2 of the 8 weapon cosmetics)
  

Don’t forget to use your Star Crystals for valuable items in the Glacial’s Star Point Shop. As you progress your Battle Pass, you’ll earn Star Crystals as free rewards at levels 5, 15, 25, 30, 35, and 45. Additional Battle Pass experience upon reaching level 50 will be converted into Star Crystals. Be advised, at the end of the Battle Pass season, your Star Crystals will turn into Quality Recovery Crystals.

Here are some of the featured items from the Glacial’s Star Point Shop:

• (Premium Only) All 8 Glacial Weapon cosmetics
  
• (Premium Only) Zenus' Spear Weapon cosmetic
  
• Trait Extraction & Conversion Stones
  
• Extra Resistance Contracts
  
• Dimensional Contract Tokens (Type I & II)
  
• Abyssal Contract Tokens
  
• Skill Conversion Books
  
• Trait Unlock Stones
  
• Precious Parchment
  
• and more!
  

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
How do I buy the premium track?

• After completing the tutorial, the premium track can be purchased with Lucent from the Battle Pass screen. Launch THRONE AND LIBERTY. Once in-game, navigate to the Battle Pass section of the in-game menu to purchase the premium track from there. If you need Lucent, it can be purchased from the in-game store.
  

How can I progress my Battle Pass?

• Players can complete daily, weekly, and ongoing seasonal challenges to progress their Battle Pass. Additionally, players can purchase up to 49 levels with Lucent. Levels purchased beyond the max are converted to Star Crystals.
  

Do I miss out on daily quests if I don’t log in every day?

• No! Daily quests are granted each day throughout the season and “banked.” That means you can complete as many as you have available upon login.
  

How can I access the Battle Pass Point Shop?

• The Battle Pass Point Shop is accessible to all players as soon as you gain Battle Pass Shop Points. The shop contains various rewards and offers, including items to help with progression. Once a character achieves the maximum Battle Pass level, all subsequent Battle Pass experience will be converted into Battle Pass Shop Points.
  

Do I need to purchase the Battle Pass to buy items from the Battle Pass Point Shop?

• Generally everything is purchasable for all players. There my be items, typically cosmetic, that are gated behind the premium purchase.
  

Can I buy the Battle Pass late into the season?

• Yes! When you purchase the premium track, you'll receive all of the rewards up to your current Battle Pass level retroactively.
  

If I don’t buy the premium track can I still earn rewards?

• Yes! If you don’t purchase the premium track you’ll still earn a reward for every completed level on the free track.
  

If I buy the premium track do I still get the rewards from the free track?

• Yes! Everyone that plays THRONE AND LIBERTY can make progress and earn rewards on the free track.
  

Can I earn rewards after the Battle Pass has ended?

• After a Battle Pass ends, many of its rewards will become unobtainable. However, for a limited time you’ll have a grace period to claim some of the free and paid track rewards you might have missed.
  

Can I claim my rewards after the Battle Pass has ended?

• Yes! After a Battle Pass ends you will still be able to claim any earned rewards from that Battle Pass. These items can be found in the Battle Pass menu. Select the tab of the previous season to claim your items. You will have until the end of the following Battle Pass to claim them.
  

How will the Battle Pass work for multiple characters on the same account?

• The Battle Pass progression and non-cosmetic rewards are character specific.
  
• Battle Pass Rewards can be earned and claimed once per character.
  
• If you transfer your character to another server, Battle Pass progress will transfer with the character.
  
• Cosmetic rewards are account wide. Once they are claimed on any of your characters, they’ll be available to all of your characters.
  

If I buy the premium track on one platform, can I access it on another platform?

• No, the Battle Pass is character specific and can only be accessed on your character’s platform.
  

Can I replay or complete previous Battle Passes?

• Progress cannot be made on a Battle Pass once the season ends.
  

Thanks for your support and we’ll see you in Solisium!

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The December “Call of the Spear” Update arrives in Solisium tomorrow. Downtime will begin on December 4 at 10:30PM PT and is expected to last 8 hours. This update is packed with a new weapon, plus new content, systems, cosmetics and more!

Dive into the full list of new content, bug fixes, and other changes through our comprehensive Call of the Spear Release Page.

Strike fast and true! Charge into your enemies with deadly precision. How will you use the Spear to conquer Solisium when this versatile weapon releases on December 5?

The Spear specializes in exploiting enemy weaknesses for faster eliminations. Quickly crowd control and render those who stand in your way defenseless with the Spear’s unique abilities. Gale Rush will close the gap on any battlefield, while a well-timed Javelin will finish off any foe. The Spear is a powerful weapon that excels in almost every playstyle.

Join NCSOFT and our team for an overview of the Spear, plus additional features and then read on for everything you need to know before it launches alongside the next major update.

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[h2]Skills Preview[/h2]
Those looking to outplay enemies can take advantage of the Spear's distinct mechanics for a tactical advantage in any battle. Dismantle your foe's defensive skills, capitalize on increasingly powerful abilities that benefit from additional uses, and make this weapon your own. The Spear is a lethal addition to any guild's arsenal.

[h3]Whirling Ward[/h3]

• Dodge ranged and magic projectiles and then deal damage on targets within range.
  

[h3]Javelin Surge[/h3]

• The Brand Javelin is a directional ability that can be charged to travel farther distances.
  
• Enemies hit will be Branded for 9 seconds, increasing the rate of critical hits and critical damage received.
  

[h3]Culling Arc[/h3]

• Stab foes and attack twice:
  
• Each attack inflicts Weaken and will deal additional damage on targets with 5 Weaken stacks. Each stack decreases the target's Magic, Melee, and Ranged Magic Defense.
  
• Ability to use Spiral Slash afterwards. Spin and attack the target, plus any additional targets within range 2 times. This attack also inflicts Weaken and will deal additional damage on targets with 5 Weaken stacks.
  

[h3]Storm Blitz[/h3]

• Quickly dash to your target.
  
• If the target is an enemy, you will deal damage and gain increased attack speed. If they are stunned, sleeping, feared, or bleeding prior to the attack, this attack’s cooldown will reset.
  
• If the target is an ally, you will swing your Spear in a small circle around their position. Any enemies caught in the attack will be briefly stunned.
  

[h3]Cataclysm[/h3]

• Render your enemy unable to use their Defensive Skill for a period of time.
  

[h2]Passives Preview[/h2]
Many Spear passives are designed to bolster offensive strength. Successfully chain together aggressive attacks with swift eliminations and you’ll become even more difficult to strike down.

[h3]Imposing Form[/h3]

• Upon inflicting damage using a Spear, Greatsword, Staff, or Longbow skill, two-handed weapons have a chance to temporarily deal additional damage.
  

[h3]Fatal Precision[/h3]

• Each time Weaken lands, temporarily increase Attack Speed.
  

[h3]Mortal Wrath[/h3]

• Deal additional damage to enemies that have low health when landing critical hits.
  

[h3]Death Knell[/h3]

• If you inflict a target inflict with Weaken and then they die within 10s, your attack speed may temporarily increase.
  

[h3]Malice Surge[/h3]

• When taking Skill Damage, your Magic, Melee, and Ranged Heavy Attack Chance may temporarily increase.
  

We look forward to seeing players enjoy the thrill of the Spear.

Thanks for your support and we’ll see you in Solisium.