Preview the items and system changes arriving March 25 with the Blade & Soul: Forgotten Souls update
With the launch of Blade & Soul: Forgotten Souls on March 25, several item additions and system changes will be implemented. The complete details on these changes will be outlined in the patch notes on March 24. Until then, here’s a look of what is being included with this new update.
New Belt and Necklace
Attainable from Stonescale Passage, the new heroic dungeon, the Stonescale Belt and Stonescale Necklace can be used to create the next tier of accessories. Evolved from the Storm Speaker Belt or Necklace, you can choose between a PvP or PvE accessory.
PvE Belt |
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Required |
Target Equipment |
Storm Speaker Belt Stonescale Belt Sacred Crystal (x400) Moonstone Crystal (x100) Elysian Crystal (x100) Premium Transformation Stone (x2) |
Edict Belt – Stage 1 |
Storm Speaker Belt Stonescale Belt Sacred Crystal (x5) |
PvP Belt |
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Required |
Target Equipment |
Storm Speaker Belt Dreadnought Belt Sacred Crystal (x400) Moonstone Crystal (x100) Elysian Crystal (x100) Premium Transformation Stone (x2) |
Rapture Belt – Stage 1 |
Storm Speaker Belt Dreadnought Belt Soulstone Crystal (x10) |
PvE Necklace |
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Required |
Target Equipment |
Storm Speaker Necklace Stonescale Necklace Sacred Crystal (x400) Moonstone Crystal (x100) Elysian Crystal (x100) Premium Transformation Stone (x2) |
Amplitude Necklace – Stage 1 |
Storm Speaker Necklace Stonescale Necklace Sacred Crystal (x5) |
PvP Necklace |
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Required |
Target Equipment |
Storm Speaker Necklace Discordia Necklace Sacred Crystal (x400) Moonstone Crystal (x100) Elysian Crystal (x100) Premium Transformation Stone (x2) |
Vista Necklace – Stage 1 |
Storm Speaker Necklace Discordia Necklace Soulstone Crystal (x10) |
New PvP Ring
The new Expanse PvP Ring can be obtained by using an Ayanka Ring as an offering on a Storm Speaker Ring. If you already have an Afterglow Ring - Stage 10 or above you can swap to an Expanse Ring for a fee.
Other Accessory Changes
Imperial Necklace and Belt
With the new belt and necklace accessories on their way, the evolution cost for Imperial Necklaces and Belts has been significantly reduced:
Current Item |
→ |
Next Item |
New Upgrade Costs |
Imperial Necklace |
→ |
Kingmaker Necklace – Stage 1 |
Bloodstone Fragment (x1) |
Imperial Necklace |
→ |
Prophecy Necklace – Stage 1 |
Soulstone Crystal (x1) |
Imperial Belt |
→ |
Conflux Belt – Stage 1 |
Bloodstone Fragment (x1) |
Imperial Belt |
→ |
Impetus Belt – Stage 1 |
Soulstone Crystal (x1) |
Skysunder and Elevation Necklace
Obtainable Skysunder and Elevation Necklaces will be replaced by non-upgradeable versions. Existing Skysunder and Elevation Necklaces will continue to function with no change.
Skybreaker and Horizon Belt
Obtainable Skybreaker and Horizon Belt will be replaced by non-upgradeable versions. Existing Skybreaker and Horizon Belts will continue to function with no change.
Dragon Trader Junsorei
The following item for purchase from Junsorei has been reduced from 200 to 100 Hellion Cores. The Achievement requirement has also been removed.
- Sandstorm Temple Bracelet Chest
The following items for purchase from Junsorei have been reduced from 250 to 200 Imperial Cores. The Achievement requirement has also been removed.
- Imperial Ring
- Imperial Earring
- Imperial Gloves
- Imperial Belt
Junsorei will also now sell the Stonescale Treasure Chest for 250 Sovereign Cores if you have the Achievement from Stonescale Passage.
Updated PvP Bonus Effects
PvP Soul Shields and accessories will receive an updated bonus effect—complete your set and see what these new effects are:
PvP Soul Shields |
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Name |
3-Set |
5-Set |
8-Set |
Whirlwind |
+350 Defense +150 Mystic |
+10 PvP AP +150 Mystic increase |
+350 Defense +150 Mystic |
Ivory Beluga |
+400 Defense +175 Mystic |
+12 PvP AP |
+400 Defense |
Nova Core |
+450 Defense |
+14 PvP AP |
+450 Defense |
Avenging Warrior |
+500 Defense |
+16 PvP AP +225 Mystic |
+500 Defense +225 Mystic |
Dragonfang |
+550 Defense |
+18 PvP AP +250 Mystic |
+550 Defense +250 Mystic |
Accessories |
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Name |
2-Set |
3-Set |
4-Set |
5-Set |
Skysunder Necklace |
+500 Critical Defense +200 Mystic |
+500 Damage Reduction +200 Mystic |
+500 Recovery +200 Mystic |
+500 Critical Defense +200 Mystic |
Kingmaker Necklace |
+650 Critical Defense +225 Mystic |
+650 Damage Reduction +225 Mystic |
+650 Recovery +250 Mystic |
+650 Critical Defense +225 Mystic |
Vista Necklace |
+800 Critical Defense +250 Mystic |
+800 Damage Reduction +250 Mystic |
+800 Recovery +250 Mystic |
+800 Critical Defense +250 Mystic |
Hongmoon Level Increase
The maximum Hongmoon Level that you can achieve will be increased from 30 to 35. Gain a total of 25 additional Mastery HM Points to put into the Bonus Effects and Buffs in your Character Status (P).
Tower of Infinity and Trial Arena
The challengers in the Tower of Infinity and Trial Arena will become more formidable—prepare yourselves to face off against warriors whose stats have been increased.