Congratulations! You’ve reached level 51 and are now able to experience all that Assault on Balaurea has to offer!

Prepare to embark on an adventure that will introduce lush locales, powerful arms and armaments, and remarkable new skills and abilities. Face off against the brainwashed followers of the Balaur, the horrible Dramata, and even the Dragon Lord Tiamat. Read on to partake in the Assault on Balaurea!

These two helpful fellows will be providing their assistance and commentary while Daevas discover Balaurea!

Duddlinerk	This enterprising little Shugo knows all about Balaurea, and is happy to help those who don’t!   Likes: Kinah, Nyerking Dislikes: Danger, Arachnas, Tax Collectors, Balaur
Bluebeard	This courageous Asmodian is about to make his first foray into Balaurea!   Likes: Loot, Extendable Weapons, Bloodshed, Caffeinated Beverages, Cheesy Poofs Dislikes: Elyos, Balaur, The Time DEY TUK MAH CRWNNZ!

Bluebeard

Oh noes, Assault on Balaurea is here, and I have no idea what to do first! Wait…nevermind…WHERE ARE DA PETZ?!

Duddlinerk

Impatient Daeva! What does Duddlinerk look like—stable Shugo? Daeva can speak to Katin in Pandaemonium about pets. Katin stands between Shadow Court and Legion Administration Office. 

Katin offers a selection of both fashionable and functional pets	Katin can be found in Pandaemonium

After stocking up on pets, take a moment to answer Vidar’s Call

Bluebeard

Duddlinerk

Board an airship to Gelkmaros!

Survive a dogfight with the Chantra Dredgion and leap into battle!   Embark on a journey to crush the Balaur and conquer Balaurea for Asmodae!

A number of new missions await in Gelkmaros

Bluebeard

Blue arrows! Gold arrows! HOLY CRUD…PINK ARROWS! /headexplode/ I can’t decide…what should I do first?

Duddlinerk

Daeva’s senses on overload? No problem, nyerk! Duddlinerk has solution. Daeva should do Gelkmaros missions first to become familiar with new areas. Daeva should also complete mission to enter Taloc’s Hollow.

Way to Inggison à Crash of the Dredgion à The Aether Must Flow

Complete the Way to Inggison and Crash of the Dredgion missions to receive The Aether Must Flow; the entry quest for Taloc’s Hollow, a level 51 Solo Instanced Dungeon. Taloc’s Hollow is a great place for leveling, and inside Daevas will also find quests related to Gathering and Greater Stigma.

Duddlinerk

Enable the Display Quest NPCs on Map option in the Options window

Click Display Quest NPCs on Map in the Options window, and locations of all Quest NPCs will be marked on the map. This is a handy tool that can help with quest planning, and also locate new quests that might have otherwise been missed or overlooked. This option will be most helpful in the new Assault on Balaurea zones.

NPCs with quests are displayed on the zone map

Bluebeard

OMG Level 60 Manastones! Time to replace all these old ones…now then…I’ll just head to the Manastone Remover…pay the fee…

Duddlinerk

NO DAEVA! DON’T DO IT! Duddlinerk must remind Daeva that there is no new Attack Manastone. Daeva must think before acting, nyerk!

Level 60 Manastones have become available with the Assault on Balaurea expansion. Weapons and Armor above level 41 can now be socketed with level 60 Manastones.

Purchase Normal Stigmas from Vergelmir

Duddlinerk

Once Daeva has reached level 51, new Skills and Stigmas become available, nyerk!

Bluebeard

Where can I learn new Skills and purchase new Stigmas?

Duddlinerk

For new Skills and Stigmas, Daeva must travel to Convent of Marchutan from teleport statue in Pandaemonium.

Purchasing New Skills and Stigmas

Head to Pandaemonium to access the Convent of Marchutan, then use the Teleport Statue near the Vifrost Bridge. 

Characters level 51 or greater can learn new Skills and purchase Greater Stigmas at the Convent of Marchutan.

**Note that Normal Stigmas for characters level 51 and above can be purchased from Vergelmir, the Stigma Tuner in Pandaemonium. However, Greater Stigmas for characters level 51 and above are only sold at the Convent of Marchutan.

Duddlinerk

Gelkmaros is dangerous place, Daeva! Duddlinerk knows this! Strange new places, lots of fierce creatures, and always the Great Eye, watching…wait, that wrong place, nevermind last part. Take look at Duddlinerk’s map to learn more.

Whoosh!

Zoom!

Duddlinerk

Windstreams and Geysers are all over Balaurea, nyerk! Daeva can use Windstreams and Geysers to move between different areas, or even escape Elyos soldiers. Duddlinerk wishes he had wings…

Windstreams

Windstreams can be seen in the skies above most of the areas in Balaurea, and act much like railroads between the various areas within Gelkmaros and Inggison.

To use a Windstream, just glide into it. While in a Windstream, Flight Time will not decrease.

Some Windstreams cannot be exited while en route to their destination, but many can be exited by releasing glide, free falling for a moment, and then gliding for a landing. Windstreams can also be utilized for a more dynamic PvP experience.

**all Windstreams only flow in one direction

Geysers and Updrafts

Geysers and Updrafts allow Daevas to reach locations at higher elevations, and can also be used to drift into Windstreams.

Geysers and Updrafts act the same as Windstreams; to use one, just glide into it. Some Geysers are blocked from usage by a monster, and can only be accessed after the monster is defeated.

Completing Mithril Coin quests in a Group is an efficient way to earn XP!

Duddlinerk

Mithril Coins are available to Daeva at level 51. Mithril Coins can be exchanged for Shadesoaked armor, akakakak!

There are several different Mithril Coin quests, including those that take place in the field, as well as some that take place in Instanced Dungeons. The EXP reward for completing a Mithril Coin quest can also be efficient for leveling.

Bluebeard

Gah…pwn’d by a Sorcerer again…if only I had an extendable weapon. With my last breath, I will curse you, Kromede!

Duddlinerk

Calm self, Daeva, Duddlinerk has solution. Daeva can obtain Fabled extendable weapon through new quest chain from Athana. Quests not easy, but reward is well worth it, nyerk!

**Greatsword is used as an example, but all weapon types are available from this quest.

Daevas will find hundreds of new quests in Balaurea, but To Stand Against the Elyos is one well worth completing earlier than the others.

To Stand Against the Elyos is a repeatable quest which offers a large amount of EXP, and once completed 30 times, Daevas will receive a title and a Fabled grade weapon which can be upgraded through subsequent quests.

Once the subsequent quests are completed, an option to extend the weapon will appear. The final result is a level 54 Fabled grade extendable weapon (except for Bows, Spellbooks, and Orbs).

The quest to acquire Athana’s Greatsword begins at level 51	Transform Athana’s Greatsword into Athana’s Fate Greatsword through subsequent quests!

Most of the Daily Quests from Charlirunerk’s Daemons have objectives in Gelkmaros

Duddlinerk

New Daily Quest faction has appeared with Assault on Balaurea, Daeva. Charlirunerk’s Daemons are Shugos after Duddlinerk’s own heart.

Bluebeard

The Blood Crusade was getting a little stale…but…NOW IS COWARD KILLING TIME AGAIN! Teeheeeheeeheee!

Duddlinerk

Ack! Daeva has it all wrong, Charlirunerk’s Daemons is Shugo run outfit…all quests for profit, not for silly battles, nyerk!

The Assault on Balaurea update introduces a new Daily Quest Faction named Charlirunerk’s Daemons. Some of the rewards include Heroic and Fabled grade items, Titles, and Godstones. Unlike the rewards from the Field Wardens and Blood Crusade, most of the rewards from Charlirunerk’s Daemons are permanent.
In addition, all the quests involve hunting monsters and delivering items, and can be completed in Gelkmaros alongside other quests and missions.

Charlirunerk’s Daemons Representatives:

The Blood Crusade has undergone several changes. New rewards, including pets and Godstones, have been added, and there is also an NPC located in Silentera Canyon who will exchange the Tokens from one Daily Quest Faction with those of another Daily Quest Faction.

The Blood Crusade quests have also been adjusted:

One of the new Blood Crusade rewards is a Godstone

Dedicated Daevas can also earn a pet!

There is now an NPC in Silentera Canyon who will exchange Tokens between Daily Quest Factions

Taloc’s Hollow is a new Solo Instanced Dungeon

Bluebeard

Taloc’s Hollow? Where is it? It might be a scary place…I don’t wanna go!

Duddlinerk

Quit being coward, Daeva! Whine like Shugo dangling over Krall stewpot. Taloc’s Hollow is new Instanced Dungeon. Daeva can help Elim and earn exciting rewards!

Taloc’s Hollow is a Solo Instanced Dungeon accessible to Daevas level 51 and above. Inside the dungeon are Elite grade monsters levels 51-53. While this is a Solo Instanced Dungeon, Daevas will have help in the form of NPCs and unique items. Resourceful Daevas might be able to secure the aid of an NPC Templar or Cleric, and will also be able to use items like the Taloc Fruit, which grants a massive boost in power, or Taloc’s Tears, which allows use of a devastating attack skill.

Numerous quests are available for completion inside Taloc’s Hollow, including a new quest which unlocks an additional Greater Stigma slot. The cooldown on Taloc’s Hollow is 46 hours.

Taloc’s Hollow: Notable Undertakings

The Chantra Dredgion; a new Dredgion introduced in Assault on Balaurea

Bluebeard

Now that I’m level 51, can I still run the Dredgion?

Duddlinerk

The Balaur now have two Dredgion battleships, nyerk! Strongest Daevas will fight aboard the new Chantra Dredgion.

The maximum character level has been raised to 55 in Assault on Balaurea, and as such, the Dredgion will now be divided into two separate Instanced Dungeons. Daevas levels 51-55 will now battle aboard the Chantra Dredgion, while Daevas levels 46-50 will battle aboard the previous Dredgion, which has been renamed the Baranath Dredgion.

Daevas will use the same method to enter both Dredgions. When the “Enter Dredgion” button appears on the UI, click on it to queue up for the appropriate Dredgion.

Both Dredgions have a similar layout; the main difference is the Chantra Dredgion features higher level monsters. However, Daevas will also earn better rewards from the Chantra Dredgion, including Platinum Medals which can be used to purchase the new Primus Pilus weapons, armor, and accessories. 

The statistics of certain weapons, armor, and accessories from high level Instanced Dungeons have been increased in Assault on Balaurea

Bluebeard

**Sob** I was so close to full Anuhart! I only needed the chestpiece…now it’s not even worth it…waaaaaahhhh!

Duddlinerk

Don’t cry, Daeva, Duddlinerk is here. Just because Daeva is level 51 doesn’t mean old Instanced Dungeons not worth it. Some loot from old Instanced Dungeons has been enhanced, and drop rates increased!

The high level Instanced Dungeons that existed before Assault on Balaurea have had the statistics of certain pieces of loot enhanced. In addition, the drop rates on most rare loot (Fabled items in particular) have been DRAMATICALLY increased across all Instanced Dungeons!

For example, the loot from the Upper Abyss Fortress Instanced Dungeons has been enhanced, and many items from Dark Poeta and Theobomos Labs have also been enhanced. 

Begin the Stigma Expansion Quest by speaking to Garath

Duddlinerk

When Daeva reaches level 52, be sure to speak to Garath, nyerk. Complete a quest for Garath to unlock a new Greater Stigma slot!

Garath in Gelkmaros Fortress offers a quest to Daevas level 52 and above to unlock and additional Greater Stigma slot. Speak to Garath, and then proceed to Taloc’s Hollow to kill a handful of Named Monsters.

Gather 5 rare items from the Named Monsters and then return to Garath. It’s not possible to collect more than 3 of the rare items in a single run of Taloc’s Hollow, thus, Daevas will need to run the Instanced Dungeon at least twice to complete the quest.

Once the quest is complete, be sure to head to the Convent of Marchutan in Pandaemonium to peruse the new Greater Stigma!

Udas Temple armor sets have a distinct look!

Bluebeard

Ding 52! Bwahahaha! I’m bristling with power, nothing can stop me! You hear me, NOTHING! Bring on a new challenge—I require carnage and fat loot!

Duddlinerk

Ack! Daeva is frightening Duddlinerk…but if Daeva is looking for a challenge, maybe Udas Temple is right up Daeva’s alley. Fanatical followers, terrible Balaur, and Fabled and Eternal items, nyerk!

Udas Temple is the home of the brainwashed followers of the Balaur. The temple is divided into a main level (Udas Temple), and a lower level (Lower Udas Temple). These levels do not share a cooldown timer, so it’s possible to complete one level and then move to the other right after. It’s also worth noting that Lower Udas Temple is intended to be more difficult than Udas Temple.

While defeating monsters in Udas Temple, Daevas will earn Abyss Points. In addition, the Named Monsters in both Udas temple and Lower Udas Temple have a chance to drop a number of Fabled items, as well as Eternal accessories.

**The Fabled armor set from Udas Temple drops from Named Monsters in both Udas Temple and Lower Udas Temple.