The Christmas Rescue (Xmas 2023 Event)
The Christmas Rescue is a seasonal event that commemorates the Xmas 2023 and New Year holidays.
Introduction
"Christmas in and around Rune Midgarts is in danger! Mobs dressed as Santa are invading cities looking to ruin it. But this is just the tip of the Iceberg, it seems that something really strange is about to happen at Toy Factory."
During this event, players will be able to collect Xmas Cookies around the world, participate in an invasion of monsters that seek to cause chaos in cities, perform special quests and enter a special instance.
Timeline
The event will last a total of five weeks and will take place from December 24, 2023 to January 28, 2024 (both dates inclusive).
Implementation Schedule
The implementation dates of the schedule are approximate and are subject to minor changes if necessary.
Phase 1
Available starting December 24, 2023
Xmas Cookies Quests
During the Christmas season massive mobs in the world will appears and give differente chances to drop a Xmas Cookies. These can be used for the Santa Claus who is visiting the Xmas Event Plaza to create exclusive gifts.
Costumes with Temporary Status
A list of Costumes with Temporary Status will be available to be obtained randomly.
The effects of these Costumes can be improved by combining one from Level 1 and another from the previous Level you wish to reach.
Example: Costume from Level 1 + Costume from Level 3 = Costume from Level 4.
The maximum upgrade level is 5 but depending on the phase you can only go up to a point before the maximum.
List of Obtainable Costumes and the effects achieved by upgrading:
| Sprite | Name | Posotion | Temporary Status (Xmas Event) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 (Phase 2) | Level 5 (Phase 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (BLU) | Costume Robe | MAX SP | +2% | +4% | +6% | +8% | +10% / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (BRN) | Costume Robe | DEF/MDEF | +2 | +4 | +6 | +8 | +10 / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (GRN) | Costume Robe | MAX HP | +2% | +4% | +6% | +8% | +10% / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (PRP) | Costume Robe | Experience Gained | +2% | +4% | +6% | +8% | +10% / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (PNK) | Costume Robe | Drop Received | +2% | +4% | +6% | +8% | +10% / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
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Costume Candy Bag Pack (YLW) | Costume Robe | ATK/MATK | +2% | +4% | +6% | +8% | +10% / Falling Snow Visual Effect |
Note: Depending on the phase of the event, costumes can only be upgraded up to the allowed level.
Additionally, x3 repeated Costumes can be exchanged for x1 New Random Costume.
Xmas Costume Gift Box
For lovers of more pixelated and traditional costumes, there is a special Gift Box that can be created through the NPC himself and that will drop one of the following items:
| Sprite | ID | Name | Position | Temporary Status (Xmas Event) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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31923 | C Baby Polar Bear | Costume Middle | None |
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19955 | C Christmas Tree Hat | Costume Upper | None |
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31132 | C Christmas Wreath | Costume Upper | None |
| File:19666.png | 19666 | C Cookie Hat | Costume Upper | None |
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31910 | C Festive Santa Beard | Costume Lower | None |
| File:20433.png | 20433 | C Louise Red Hat | Costume Upper | None |
| File:19707.png | 19707 | C Polar Bear Cap | Costume Upper | None |
| File:31027.png | 31027 | C Pretty Bear | Costume Upper | None |
| File:31799.png | 31799 | C Pretty White Bear Ears | Costume Upper | None |
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31887 | C Pure Love Muffler | Costume Lower | None |
| File:31634.png | 31634 | C Rudolph Hairband | Costume Upper | None |
| File:19697.png | 19697 | C Rudolph Santa Hat | Costume Upper | None |
| File:31440.png | 31440 | C Snow Bear Hood | Costume Upper | None |
| File:31166.png | 31166 | C Teddy Bear Hood | Costume Upper | None |
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401245 | C Twin Pom Blue Santa Hat | Costume Upper | MAX SP +5% |
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401222 | C Twin Pom Black Santa Hat | Costume Upper | Drop Received +5%, Experience Gained +5% |
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401224 | C Twin Pom Brown Santa Hat | Costume Upper | DEF/MDEF +5 |
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401233 | C Twin Pom Green Santa Hat | Costume Upper | MAX HP +5% |
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401236 | C Twin Pom Purple Santa Hat | Costume Upper | Experience Gained +5% |
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401243 | C Twin Pom Yellow Santa Hat | Costume Upper | ATK/MATK +5% |
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401246 | C Twin Pom Red Santa Hat | Costume Upper | Drop Received +5% |
| File:401225.bmp | 401225 | C Xmas Candies Ring | Costume Middle | None |
| File:401228.bmp | 401228 | C Xmas Tree Hat | Costume Upper | None |
Fake Santa and Xmas Minions Invasion
Cities Invasions
Invasions will take place every thirty minutes between the cities Alberta, Aldebaran, Geffen, Hugel, Izlude and Prontera in a completely random way.
In case that players do not defeat all the minions of an invasion, one minute before the next one begins the monsters will leave the city.
| Sprite | Monster | ID | HP | Mode | Qty | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Christmas Antonio |
2901 | 50 | Non-Attacker, receive 1 damage (phyiscal/magic/ranged/other) | 1 | Xmas Cookie Bag (5) 100%, Rune Crystal (5) Bag 50%, Santa's Bag (Temporary Skin) 50%, Sweet Candy Cane 10%, Xmas Costume Gift Box 1%
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Christmas Goblin |
2902 | 20 | Non-Attacker, receive 1 damage (phyiscal/magic/ranged/other) | 4 | Xmas Cookie 100%, Rune Crystal 50%, Xmas Firecracker 50%, Festie Cookie 20%, Flora Cookie 20%, Snow Cookie 20%, Winter Cookie 20%, Sweet Candy Cane 1%
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Christmas Jakk |
2903 | 20 | Non-Attacker, receive 1 damage (phyiscal/magic/ranged/other) | 10 | Xmas Cookie 100%, Xmas Firecracker 20%, Festie Cookie 10%, Flora Cookie 10%, Rune Crystal 10%, Sweet Candy Cane 1%
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Christmas Orc |
2904 | 20 | Non-Attacker, receive 1 damage (phyiscal/magic/ranged/other) | 10 | Xmas Cookie 100%, Xmas Firecracker 20%, Snow Cookie 10%, Winter Cookie 10%, Rune Crystal 10%, Sweet Candy Cane 1%
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Fields Invasions
In the fields and dungeons you can find Xmas Smokies that will reappear every five minutes after being eliminated.
| Image | ID | Name | Level | HP | Element | Race | Class | Exp/Jexp (x1) | Def/Mdef | Attack | Mode | Drop | Spawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2380 | Christmas Smokie | 1 | 20 | Brute | Earth | Monster | 500 / 250 | 10/10 | 135-270 | Rreceive 1 damage (phyiscal/magic/ranged/other) | Xmas Cookie 50%, Xmas Firecracker 10%, C Santa Hat 1%, Sweet Candy Cane 1%, C Cat Santa Hat 0.10% |
x5: each 5 minutes in dungeons and fields maps |
| Sprite | ID | Name | Position | Temporary Status (Xmas Event) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:19976.png | 19976 | C Cat Santa Hat | Costume Upper | ASPD +10%, Increases Movement Speed by 25% |
| File:19982.png | 19982 | C Santa Hat | Costume Upper | None |
Phase 2
Available starting December 30, 2023
Horror Toy Factory
During this season, we will travel forward in time to bring for a few weeks our adaptation of the Official Memorial Dungeon from Episode 14.2: Horror Toy Factory.
Some functions such as mob cards cannot be acquired until the server reaches the specific episode, however the mechanics and many of the original rewards will remain.
For more info visit this article.
HTF Rewards & Quests
A list of new items will be available upon the launch of the instance.
For rewards information visit this article.
Others
In this phase, the upgrading of Costumes with Temporary Status to Lv 4 will be unlocked.
Phase 3
Available starting January 06, 2023
The Three Magi Day: Special Quests
If all the special Christmas rewards weren't enough... you may want to wait for this opportunity to acquire special items that you will undoubtedly enjoy.
Quests and rewards information will be posted in the coming days.
Others
In this phase, the upgrading of Costumes with Temporary Status to Lv 5 will be unlocked.
Out of phase events
The following events will take place regardless of the phases in which the Main Event is.
Xmas Day
Adventures RO will celebrate Christmas in the following way: From 00:00 hrs on December 24 to 23:59 on December 25, at Adventures RO we will celebrate Christmas with the following gifts:
- The experience received by monsters and bosses will be increased by 30% in relation to the Default Rates.
- The drop received by monsters and bosses will be increased by 20% in relation to the Default Rates.
- The gold points obtained for each hour played will be doubled.
New Year's Eve
Adventures RO will celebrate the New Year arrival in the following way: From 00:00 hrs on December 31 to 23:59 on January 01, at Adventures RO we will celebrate New Year Arrival with the following gifts:
- The experience received by monsters and bosses will be increased by 30% in relation to the Default Rates.
- The drop received by monsters and bosses will be increased by 20% in relation to the Default Rates.
- The gold points obtained for each hour played will be doubled.