Dear Captains!

We’re thrilled to share the latest updates coming on March 20th!

For more details, please kindly refer to the below. 

1. New Content

1. Challenge Overhaul - Torment System

The Torment System consists of three categories: [Weakening], [Strengthening], and [Death Sentence], each applying different effects.

• Each Torment type can be leveled up independently, with an initial cap of Level 5.
• Achieving Level 5 in all three categories results in a total "Torment Level 15", unlocking "Torment Stage 2", where the level cap for each category increases to Level 10.
• This progression continues, allowing players to increase Torment levels indefinitely.

[Challenge Adjustments & Improvements]

• Stage Reduction: Adjusted from 75 Stages → 50 Stages.
• Torment Level Rewards: Special rewards added based on the highest level achieved.
• Ranking Rewards Overhaul.
• Increased Trial Effects & Removal Restrictions.
• Bonus Damage for Favorable Attribute Heroes.

2. Granstone System

Each attribute has a Granstone Core, which unlocks slots as its level increases.

Only Granstones matching the slot shape can be equipped.

[Granstone System Overview]

• Granstone Core: A unique core per attribute, whose level can be increased using Equipment Dismantling Stones.
• Higher Core Levels unlock Core Effects and slots sequentially.
• Slots: Each core contains 6 slots, unlocking progressively as levels increase.
  • Each slot has a unique shape, allowing only matching Granstones to be equipped.
• Granstone:
  • Exclusive item obtained in "Sanctuary of the Warrior - Stage 6".
  • Similar to equipment, divided into common and attribute-based Granstones.
  • Different shapes & rarities, each with unique effects.
• Grade Effect Activation:
  • Equipping all six Granstones activates a "Grade Effect".
  • The lowest rarity Granstone equipped determines the effect.

[System Information]

• Unlock Condition: Clear Stage 1490.
• Location: Growth → Granstone.
• Acquisition: Sanctuary of the Warrior - Stage 6, Knight Order Shop.

3. Sanctuary of the Warrior - Stage 6

• Entry Tickets Required: 3
• New Item Added: Granstone
• Reward System Overhaul: All obtained equipment is displayed at once for selection.
  • Applies to all stages (1~6).
• Changes to "Guide to the Eternal Sleep" Package:
  • Entry tickets increased from 2 → 3.

※ PD Xenon's Memo

To reduce fatigue while enhancing the perceived value of rewards, we have made the following adjustments:

• Stage 6 now requires 3 entry tickets instead of 1.
• In return, Legendary equipment drop rates have been significantly increased, approximately 5 times higher than before.
• Granstone, a core growth item, has been introduced as a primary reward source to ensure valuable returns.

[Equipment Improvements]

• Sorting Order Update: Equipment now prioritizes items that can be equipped.
• Bulk Dismantle Feature Added.
• Legendary Equipment Dismantling Enabled.

4. Knight's Headquarters

The "Play Ranking" system has been reworked into the "Knight's Headquarters".

The Knight's Headquarters is a community hub where server members can see each other.

[Knight's Headquarters Updates]

• Knight Order Shop Added
  • Unlock Condition: Clear Stage 1490.

* The image was taken in a test environment and may differ from the actual update content.

2. Content Updates

1. Elemental King Challenge

• Schedule:
  • Phase 1: March 20 – April 2.
  • Phase 2: April 3 – April 16.
• Boss: Light Elemental King Genero.
• Changes:
  • Updated Strategy Tooltip.
  • Ranking Reward Adjustments.
  • Asceticism Rewards Added.

* The image was taken in a test environment and may differ from the actual update content.

2. Server Defense Battle

• Schedule: After Update – March 26, 14:59.
• Boss: Ebony Dragon Incarnate Ishmael
• Cumulative Rewards Expanded:
  • Max Reward Level Cap Increased from 1000 → 1600.

3. Shop Updates

1. New Packages

• New items added to the shop.
• Available at: Shop → Event Shop & Periodic Shop.

2. New Hot Deal Packages

• Two new support packages added to increase the entry limit for Sanctuary of the Warrior.

3. Consumable Shop Additions

• New Item: Sanctuary of the Warrior Entry Ticket.

4. Improvements & Fixes

• Equipment Dismantling Stone tooltip updated.
• Battle result screen added after clearing Growth Dungeon stages.
• Fixed an issue where certain damage statistics were not properly reflected in World Challenge.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Gran Saga Idle:KNIGHTSxKNIGHTS Support Team.