Ark Passive Changes – KR 11/27
As suggested during a livestream from director Jeon Jae-Hak, with the occasion of the 6th anniversary of the game, the Ark Passive System has been made more accessible and expanded to replace traditional gearing entirely. This article details everything you can look forward to from this patch, which goes live in KR on December 18th.
Evolution
The Evolution Tree is now unlocked at Combat Level 50. All gear from Tier 2 and onwards will now provide Evolution Points. For Tier 3 gear, enhancing pieces with Mayhem Horns will increase total Evolution Points by 10, further increased by the same amount when using Empyrean of Contemplation. You can still gain up to 20 points when levelling up from 50 to 70.
| Tier | Content | Gear | Evolution Points (5-pieces) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chaos Dungeon | Providence | 20 (40 total) |
| 2 | Abyssal Dungeon | Marvelous Earth | 30 (50 total) |
| 3 | Chaos Dungeon | Dimensional | 30 (50 total) |
| 3 | Oreha/Argos | Erupting Waves | 40 (60 total) |
| 3 | Valtan/Vykas | Nightmare Flower | 60 (80 total) |
| 3 | Brelshaza | Nightmare Resonance | 60 (80 total) |
| 3 | Akkan | Contagious Phantom Nightmare | 60 (80 total) |
| 4 | Kenuart Fortress | Nightmare | 80 (100 total) |
| 4 | Aegir | Nightmare's Command | 100 (120 total) |
Enlightenment
The Enlightenment Tree is now unlocked at Item Level 1250. All accessories from Tier 3 and onwards will now provide Enlightenment Points. You can still gain up to 20 points when levelling up from 50 to 70, and Enlightenment Point Potions are also in effect.
| Tier | Content | Accessories | Enlightenment Points (5-pieces) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oreha/Argos | Fallen Chaos | 46 (77 total) |
| 3 | Valtan/Vykas | Wailing Chaos | 46 (77 total) |
| 3 | Brelshaza | Gruesome Destruction | 46 (77 total) |
| 3 | Akkan | Gruesome Decadence | 46 (77 total) |
| 4 | Echidna | Solemn Resolution | 46 (77 total) |
| 4 | Aegir | Arriving Battle | 61 (92 total) |
This effectively brings Tier 3 characters to the same spot as those in Tier 4, below Item Level 1680. The main difference will be made by access to Enlightenment Point Potions and Combat Level.
Leap
The Leap Tree remains accessible after Item Level 1640, as it is tied to Hyper Awakening Skills and Techniques.
Accessories
In addition to now granting Enlightenment Points, Tier 3 accessories will feature the same Refining System as their Tier 4 counterparts, limited to 2 effects instead of 3. Quality will also influence the amount of Enlightenment Points granted. Existing Tier 3 accessories will be replaced with new ones with the following attributes:
| Grade | Necklace | Earrings | Rings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 70 Quality 10 Enlightenment Points Outgoing Damage +0.54% Brand Power +2.16% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Attack Power +0.42% Shield Efficiency +0.96% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Crit Rate +0.42% AP Buff Efficiency +1.36% |
| Relic | 70 Quality 10 Enlightenment Points Outgoing Damage +0.69% Brand Power +2.76% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Attack Power +0.54% Shield Efficiency +1.21% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Crit Rate +0.54% AP Buff Efficiency +1.72% |
| Ancient | 70 Quality 10 Enlightenment Points Outgoing Damage +0.84% Brand Power +3.36% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Attack Power +0.66% Shield Efficiency +1.47% | 70 Quality 9 Enlightenment Points Crit Rate +0.66% AP Buff Efficiency +2.12% |
Engravings
The way engravings are used will now also follow the Ark Passive model. However, not all slots are unlocked right away, with some of them becoming available after reaching certain Item Level requirements.
Additionally, Class Engraving Recipes will no longer be used, and they can be dismantled for tokens to be traded in for various rewards. Legendary Class Engravings will yield 20 Tokens, while Epic Class Engravings will yield 1 Token. Players who have already learned these engravings will receive the corresponding tokens via Universal Storage.
| Item | Cost | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary Engraving Recipe Selection Pouch | 20 Tokens | 20 per Roster |
| Epic Engraving Recipe Selection Pouch | 1 Token | 40 per Roster |
| Honing Support Selection Chest II | 10 Tokens | 15 per Roster |
| Honing Shard Selection Chest III | 5 Tokens | 20 per Roster |
| Destiny Destruction Stone Pouch | 5 Tokens | 20 per Roster |
| Destiny Guardian Stone Pouch | 2 Tokens | 60 per Roster |
| Honing Leapstone Selection Chest VII | 3 Tokens | 20 per Roster |
| Ancient Gold Coin | 200 Tokens | No limit |
Credits
Written by Raeinor
Reviewed by Perciculum