The newest update for Blade & Soul is available now! Read through the patch notes for the latest changes.
Blade & Soul: Shroud of the Assassin is NOW LIVE! Log in now to experience the new Assassin third class specialization, the Lyn Assassin, the return of the Blade & Soulmate event, and more!
For an overview of what’s coming in this update, check out the Blade & Soul: Shroud of the Assassin Preview Stream as we take you on a tour through some of the new content.
Third Class Specialization — Assassin
The darkness beckons—it is time for Assassins to learn the new Way of the Phantom specialization—their new and deadly class specialization. Master wielding phantasmal energy with the new Phantom skill or surprise your opponents with an attack of Shadow Stalkers as you display your mastery over the shadows with the Twilight Slash ability.
Blade & Soulmate 2020
Another season of sharing and caring is upon us, as love spreads throughout the Earthen Realm. By participating in our annual Valentine’s Day event you’ll be able to acquire new items and upgrade materials. And, for a limited time there will be an opportunity for all classes to exchange their existing Soul Badges and also receive a free gift to help you with your new Assassin character!
Hongsil’s Treasure Draw
Hongsil’s back with a new edition of her Treasure Draw! Using keys acquired from the Hongmoon Store, you’ll select numbers on a game board to see if you found the big prizes hidden on the board. Every number is a prize, so you’ll always win.
Azure Costume Crate
Celebrate Blade & Soulmate with some amazing store items, and fanciful threads! Brand new (and returning classics) will be found in the Azure Costume Crate, including the Azure Dragon Costume set, as well as items to help you on your journey through the Earthen Realm!
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Blade & Soul 6.5 Patch Notes
General
- Assassin Third Class Specialization: Way of the Phantom
- This new skill specialization is now available to all Assassin characters who have completed the "Legacy of the Hongmoon Clan" Awakening quest.
- See this article for more details.
- Lyn Assassin
- Players can now choose the Lyn race when creating an Assassin class character.
- Environment
- Mushin's Tower decorations have been removed.
- Heroic Dungeon Hard Mode Reward
- The Triple Threat Pet Gem Chest and Sealed Hongmoon Master Scroll have now been added as small chance loot drops in the following Hard Mode dungeons:
Dungeons |
Dreamsong Theater |
Brood Chamber |
Warped Citadel |
Cathedra Cliffs |
Hangar 0 |
- Additional Daily Dash Rewards
- Additional completion rewards have been added to the Daily Dash.
- Destroyer "Iron Will" Skill Specialization
- The exchange period for Destroyer Iron Will Soul Badges has now ended.
Events
- Phantom Reinforcement Chest
- Duration: February 19 - March 25
- To celebrate the release of the Way of the Phantom specialization for Assassin, a free pack will be available in the Hongmoon Store for 0 Hongmoon Coin. Simply visit the Hongmoon store and go to the Hongmoon Coin tab of the store and select “Bundles.” This free gift is limited to one per account and includes the following items:
Item |
Qty |
Octagonal Gem Chest |
1 |
Hongmoon Soul - Stage 1 |
1 |
Hongmoon Talisman - Stage 1 |
1 |
Hongmoon Heart - Stage 1 |
1 |
Horizon Belt - Stage 1 |
1 |
King Gloves |
1 |
Moonlight Bud |
100 |
Shrouded Supply Chest |
1 |
- The Shrouded Supply Chest contains the following items:
Item |
Qty |
Phoenix Bracelet* |
1 |
Bloodbane Mystic Badge* |
1 |
Harmonic Mystic Badge* |
1 |
Archaic Soul Badge* |
1 |
Superior Hongmoon Quick XP Charm |
1 |
Magnificent Reputation Charm |
1 |
*Can only be equipped by Assassins
- Blade & Soulmate 2020
- Duration: February 19 - March 25
- Reward Redemption Period: February 19 - April 22
- Event Currency: Dark Hearts
- The event currency can be obtained through Login rewards, Daily & Weekly Quests, and Fishing:
Contents |
Total Completed |
Reward |
Qty |
Daily Quest |
4 |
Candy Bowl |
1 |
Daily Quest |
6 |
Superior Reputation Charm |
2 |
- Candy Bowl contains the following items:
Item |
Qty |
Probability |
Dark Heart |
3 |
Guaranteed |
Romantic Sparks Fireworks |
3 |
|
Soulstone Crystal |
8 |
Guaranteed to Randomly Receive 1 Item |
Moonstone Crystal |
2 |
|
Sacred Crystal |
8 |
|
Elysian Crystal |
2 |
|
Blood Rose |
1 |
Guaranteed to Randomly Receive 1 Item |
Legendary Element |
1 |
|
Legendary Jewel |
1 |
|
Bloodstone |
1 |
|
Grand Celestial Steel |
1 |
|
Hive Queen's Heart |
1 |
|
Grand Celestial Wings |
1 |
|
Hive Queen's Wings |
1 |
|
Elder Scale |
1 |
|
Onyx Scale |
1 |
|
Silver Scale |
1 |
|
Scarlet Bloom |
1 |
|
Transformation Stone |
1 |
|
Premium Transformation Stone |
1 |
|
Pet Pack |
1 |
|
Sacred Vial |
1 |
- Complete the following Weekly Quests to obtain additional Dark Hearts:
Raid |
Quest Name |
Dark Hearts |
Fallen Aransu School |
Aransu Has Fallen |
4 |
Snowjade Fortress |
The Eternal Champion |
4 |
Hall of the Keeper |
Fall of the Machines |
2 |
Hall of the Templar |
Templar Tussle |
2 |
- You can also exchange Angler's Pearls for Dark Hearts from any Associate Master Angler.
Angler's Pearls |
Dark Hearts |
Restrictions |
1,800 |
1 |
Limit 7 exchanges per day |
- One Additional Dark Heart (3 for Premium Members) can be obtained from the Login Rewards after 90 minutes.
- You can also exchange your Dark Hearts at the Dragon Express for the following rewards:
Item |
Dark Hearts Cost |
Additional Cost |
Restrictions |
Bumble Cat Pet |
70 |
50 Gold |
|
Awakened Bumble Cat Pet |
60 |
70 Gold |
|
Ultimate Bumble Cat Pet |
50 |
90 Gold |
|
Admiral's New Clothes Selection Chest |
25 |
- |
|
Admiral's New Clothes Adornment Selection Chest |
15 |
- |
|
Sacred Vial |
83 |
- |
Limited to 5 purchases per week per account |
Pet Pack |
29 |
- |
Limited to 10 purchases per week per account |
Grand Celestial Wings |
6 |
- |
|
Grand Celestial Steel |
29 |
- |
|
Onyx Scale |
29 |
- |
|
Bloodstone |
10 |
- |
|
Hive Queen's Heart |
4 |
- |
|
Silver Scale |
6 |
- |
|
Koldrak Scale |
3 |
- |
|
Special Hongmoon XP Charm |
24 |
- |
|
Superior Reputation Charm |
12 |
- |
|
Legendary Gem Hammer |
12 |
- |
|
Fortune Potion |
1 |
- |
|
- Collection
- Collect all three Bumble Cat Pets to complete the special “Sweet as Honey” collection and receive (2) Sacred Vials and (2) Pet Packs.
- This collection will only be available until April 22.
- Collect all three Bumble Cat Pets to complete the special “Sweet as Honey” collection and receive (2) Sacred Vials and (2) Pet Packs.
- Soul Badge Exchange
- Duration: February 19 - April 22
- Players can exchange their existing Soul Badge for a different Soul Badge during the event period.
- Divine Grace Stones are available to be purchased up to 5 times per account for 100 Gold and 20 Solar Energy from Dragon Trade Union NPC Junsorei.
- The following Legendary Soul Badge (all stages) can be exchanged for a fee of 10 Gold from Dragon Trade Union NPC Junsorei to receive a Legendary Soul Badge Exchange Token.
- Eon
- Colossus
- Arcana
- Ancestral
- Limitless
- Invincible
- Undying
- Intrepid
- Impulse
- Stoic
- Rampart
- Legacy
- You can use the Legendary Soul Badge Exchange Token to obtain any of the aforementioned Legendary Soul Badge (all stages).
- Reindeer Holiday Challenge
- The reward redemption period has now closed.
- Warrior's Resolution
- This event has now ended, and Event Tokens can be traded for rewards until March 25.
- 4th Anniversary
- 4th Anniversary Coins have been removed from Daily Quests and Mushin's Tower.
- 4th Anniversary Coins can be redeemed for rewards in the Dragon Express until March 25.
- Hunter's Refuge
- Hunter's Refuge event has now ended.
Equipment & Items
- Soul
- The upgrade cost for previous tiers have been adjusted.
- A new Soul Tier, Vitalsurge/Thunderflux, has been added.
- The resealing costs have been adjusted as follows:
Soul |
Brilliant Sealing Charms (Previous Cost) |
Brilliant Sealing Charms (New Cost) |
---|---|---|
True Cosmic Soul |
6 |
5 |
True Transcendent Soul |
6 |
5 |
True Dragon Soul |
18 |
17 |
True Tiger Soul |
18 |
17 |
True Everspark Soul |
- |
28 |
True Brightwill Soul |
- |
28 |
- Daily Quest Reset
- Existing Daily Quest Resets will expire on February 19.
- New Resets have been added.
- Koldrak Reset
- Used to reset the quest "The Dragon's Lair" in Koldrak's Lair.
- Towering Moonlight Reset
- Used to reset the quest "A Mid-Bummer Night's Dream" in Moon Refuge and "The Final Training" in Mushin Tower 7F.
- Koldrak Reset
- Gilded Square Pet Gem
- The following Gilded Square Pet Gems can now be transmuted.
- Gilded Square Diamond Pet Gem
- Gilded Square Obsidian Pet Gem
- Gilded Square Dueler Obsidian Pet Gem
- Gilded Square Garnet Pet Gem
- Gilded Square Dueler Garnet Pet Gem
- All previous Gilded Triangular Gems can be salvaged for 27 Hongmoon Gem Fragments.
- The following Gilded Square Pet Gems can now be transmuted.