THRONE AND LIBERTY News

Battle Pass: Glacial's Star

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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!

The Call of the Spear Release Notes

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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.

Spear Reveal

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.

THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 1.8.4

THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 1.8.4 downtime will begin at 10:30PM PT (6:30AM UTC) on November 27 and last approximately 3.5 hours. It includes various bug fixes to Castle Siege for an even more enjoyable experience storming Stonegard Castle and more. Check out the full release notes below.
[h3]General[/h3]

Morph: Fixed an issue that allowed health regenerate abnormally fast due to the removal of global cooldown on morphing.
Arch Bosses: Fixed an issue that caused the Queen Bellandir and Tevent events to not drop their expected loot items.
Dynamic Events: Fixed an issue preventing the Fire Festival and the Lift the Moonlight Spell events from starting properly.
Dominion: Dark Destroyers: Fixed the Dominion portals not spawning properly for this event.
Controllers: Fixed the Enter Game screen opening legal text when attempting to use the Enter Game button.

[h3]Castle Siege[/h3]

Adjusted the geometry of Stonegard Castle to prevent unintended early access to the inner courtyard by traveling atop the western walls.
Fixed an issue where Guilds were unable to properly distribute Lucent at the end of Siege.
Fixed an issue preventing capture of Pillage Stones.
Fixed an issue where characters could glitch beneath the floor of Stonegard Castle.

Thanks for your support!

We’ll see you in Solisium.

Throne and Liberty's explosive new weapon promises to change combat forever

As Throne and Liberty continues to hold strong on Steam in the wake of its first round of colossal castle siege battles, developers Amazon Games and NCSoft unveil a new game-changing weapon. The Spear is set to be the first new weapon added to the global version of the free MMORPG, and it's a versatile, mobile option capable of diving in on the enemy backline to disable them, rush to your allies' side to help turn the tide of combat in your favor, or unleash fiery explosions.

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