18/08/2016 - KTOS

KTOS - 18/08/2016 Live Maintenance

TN: Rank 8's Finally out ! You can find basic skill videos on each classes by visiting the nexon job page. Some videos may not have been uploaded yet, but they may appear soon. I would expect them to show-up on ToSbase's Simulator soon too !

[Job Page = http://tos.nexon.com/gameinfo/joblist.aspx ]

===== NOTICE =====
There was 2 extra patches that were applied a few hours after this one, they include changes to a few classes, i recommend that they are also read after these ones. Rank 8 classes may be subject to more changes in the future, please keep an eye out for any future changes.

[ Bonus Patch 1 ] = https://pastebin.com/XwckDu63
[ Bonus Patch 2 ] = https://pastebin.com/ztjBvW6W


The following errors have been fixed:

[Skill Fixes]
1.[Magnetic Force] Fixed an interaction error when knocked down during casting this skill.
2.[Simony] Corrected the issue with property damage not correctly applying to skill scrolls.
3.[Retreat Shot] Corrected abnormal effect outpt of the skill.
4.[Coursing] Fixed bug where it was only applying level 1 of the skill effect regardless of the actual skill level.
5.[Sonic Strike] Fixed issue where Blind sometimes wouldn't apply.
6.[Sub-Zero Shield] Fixed issue when a hunter class would command their companion to attack, but get frozen due to the companion attacking triggering the sub-zero shield.
7.[Cartar Stroke] Fixed bug with the charge-time not being displayed correctly.
8.[Carve Goddess Ausrine] Fixed issue where the Ausrine buff timer would get reduced by 2 seconds.
9.[Dispeller] When this item is enabled/active, Locking this item will no longer be possible.
10. [Esquive Toucher] Corrected the awkward direction the character would face when using this skill.

[PVP Fixes]
1. Fixed issue where certain players weren't gaining points in Team Battle League
2. The health of [Depoly Pavise] has been corrected in Team Battle League.

[Guild Fixes]
1. Fixed issue where players were immmune to guild expulsion if they changed their Team Name.
2. Fixed a bug that occasionally occured when players attempted to establish a guild.

[Quest Fixes]
1.[Avoiding the Petrifying Frost] Fixed issue where you couldn't move after completing the quest.
2.[The Immortal Nepenthes (2)] Fixed bug where you could not collect the quest item in mouse mode.

[Graphic & UI]
1. Fixed issue where Companions were invisible in the lodge sometimes.
2. Fixed issue with tabs changing position in the Adventure Journal
3. Refreshment table has been modified so that the animtation shows you cooking food properly.

[General]
1. Adventure Journal will now be updating the scores in real time.
2. Fixed an error with [Item Awakening]'s Calcite consumption.
3. Fixed an error where you could claim rewards after clearing Earth Tower on another character.
4. Fixed an error where players who were overleveled in their achievements couldn't redeem silver rewards.
5. Fixed characters orientation when mounting/travelling on  a Companion.
6. Fixed an issue where sometimes the [Kubas Cube] couldn't be opened.
7. Fixed issue in Tiltas Valley, NPC Historian Adel's conversation image was showing Historian Cyrenia Odell by mistake.
8. Fixed issue when closing the keybind window whilst entering keyboard commands caused the keyboard to not respond.

The game has been updated with the following:

[New!]
1. Rank 8 Classes have been added.
	-  Rank 8, Rank 6 Circle 3, Rank 7 Circle 2 classes have been added.
	-  Character & Companion Level caps have been raised to Lv. 330.
	-  Team level cap has been expanded to Lv. 100
	-  32 New maps, quests & items have been added to the game.
	-  3 Field bosses have been added.

2. In the new maps, If you happen to become incapable of combat on a 4★ map, you now risk losing the following:
	-  Gems, Boss Monster Cards, Blessed Gem of the Goddesses ( The new saalus gems), Silver.

3. Server Selection Screen has been updated.
4. To aid in sustainable monster farming, after a while on maps a special monster will appear spawning numerous monsters simultaneously.
5. A search function has been added to the World Map (N)
6. A 'Mission Failed' UI will now display when you fail a mission.
7. Battlebird( the crow tit) Companion food has been added.
	- Edible Items:
		- Flakes Bundle ( TP Food - 10TP Ea)
		- Handful of Grains. ( Silver Food - 5,000 Silver)

8. Switch Gender Skill's Catalyst ‘Mirror of Truth’이 has been added.
-  The Mirror of Truth can be created with 'Broken Mirror Fragment's that can be obtained from monsters all over the world. The Mirror of Truth recipe can be purchased from the Fedimian Item Merchant Alf.

  [Changes]
1. EXP Penalty due to difference between the monsters level has been changed.
		Character Level is > Monster Level - After a difference of 21 Levels  the amount of experience gained decreases by 5% per level. At 40 Levels above you gain no EXP from the monster.
		Character Level is < Monster Level - After a difference of 21 levels, the amount of experience gained decreases by 5% per level. If the difference is less than 35 though, you can gain at least 25% of the experience.

2. The damage level-penalty between players and monsters will change to the following:
	- (Old) Existing Policy - With more than 5 levels difference, monster defence increases by 10%, a difference higher than 21 levels increases the enemy defence 500x.
	- (New!) New Policy - For every level difference past 5 levels. ATK is decreased by 2.3% per level of difference.


3. Guild Battles will recieve the following changes:
-  The Pre-Season Ranking tab on the UI will be removed.
-  Reject/Decline button is now removed during matches in progress.
-  Simultaneous fights amongst the same enemy guild will not occur.
-  Guild members can freely participate in Guild Battles as long as there is more than 5 guild members presently online.

4. [Enchant Scroll] items will now be tradable.
5. Guild information UI has been improved.
6. The amount of [Earth Fragment]s dropped in the Lolopanther area has been changed.
	- Floor 5 = 1 Fragment
	- Floor 10 = 2 Fragments
	- Floor 15 = 3 Fragments
	- Floor 20 = 4 Fragments

[Event]
1. A new event has begun. For further information, please refer to the Events Page!
-  Hunminjeongeum Event
-  2nd Fan Art Contest
-  Rank 8 Commemorative Event

2. Gomoku Event,Defense Mission Events will change.
	~ Gomoku Event Extension is until 08/09/2016
	~ Defense Mission Immediete Entry lv between Lv 70~120
	~ Drop Rate Increased - Beginners @ Wave 5 : 3x Lv 3 EXP Card, 5x LV 4 EXP cards @ Wave 10.
							Average Users @ Wave 5: 4x Lv 6 EXP Card, 7x LV 6 EXP Cards @ Wave 10.
	~ Overall difficulty for the defense mission has been lowered.

The following skills have been rebalanced:

Peltasta:
	- Guardian:
		- The Attack Damage Reduction's  is now 2% + 0.9% ( Previously was 14 + 3.5 )

	- High Guard:
		- Attack Damage Reduction is now 15% ( was 50%)
Hoplite:
	- Spear Throw:
		- Skill Range increased from 50 → 60 Units.

	- Spear Lunge:
		- Skill Range increased from 45 → 55 Units.

	- Pierce
		- Skill Range increased from 50 → 55 Units.

	- Stabbing
		- Skill Range increased from 45 → 60 Units.

	- 1 Handed Spear Mastery:
		- When using Skills on Medium-sized enemies deals an additional 4% damage per attribute level. ( was 5% per Lv.)


Barbarian:
	- Giant Swing:
		- Now also has a 15% per skill level chance to apply an Accuracy Reduction debuff on the target.

	- War Cry:
		- Now also Increases base damage by [The lowest level target x Targets Affected x 0.1]

Squire:
	- Penalty Reduction:
		- Penalty Reduction is now [Skill lv x 15%] , (Previously Skill lv x 1)
		- Cooldown increased to 15 Minutes. ( Previously 2 Minutes.)
		- Buff Duration has been raised to 1 Min + [Skill Lv * 10 Min], (Previously was skill lv * 10 seconds )
		- Drop Penalty mitigation now also applies to Monster Cards & Blessed Fragments

	- Refreshments Table:
		- Refreshment table buffs can no longer be removed.
		- New Dishes have been added!
			- BBQ: Increases AOE Attack Ratio by (0.5 Amount + (Skill Lv - 5) x 0.5)
			- Champagne: Increases AOE Defense Ratio by (0.5 Amount + (Skill Lv - 5) x 0.5)

	- (New Skill!) Deadly Combo:
		- A brand new skill for the Squire Class !


Doppelsoeldner:
	- Zucken:
		- SP Consumption increased to 43. ( Previously 8)
		- SP Cost per skill level has been reduced to 6. ( Was 43)

Sorcerer:
	- Summoning: The collision box has been removed from summoned boss monsters.

Alchemist:
	- Magnum Opus:
		- Skill level cap has been changed to Lv 6.

	- Tincturing:
		- New Recipes have been added. ( Concentrated SP Potion, Concentrated Protection Potion)

Falconer:
	- General Change:
			- Falconer abilities are now available whilst riding a companion. ( Hanging Shot Excluded)

Musketeer:
	- Snipe:
		- The Scopes hitbox has been made larger.

Sadhu:
	- Vasshita Siddhi:
		- Sp Consumption per second decreased to 2% ( Previously 3%)

Plague Doctor:
	- Incineration:
		-	The skill now has 2 Overheat Charges.

Icons & Descriptions on some skills have been changed:

1. Skill Buff /  Debuff Description Updates:
	- Rogue:
		- Lachrymator: Skill Can't be used > Attacks Unavailable

	- Priest:
		- Blessing: Increases attack power of skills you use > Additional damage is applied to attacks

2. Class Base Descriptions have been updated:
	- Elementalist
	- Musketeer

3. Some attribute icons will be changed:

Hoplite:
	- Two-handed Spear Mastery: Big Game Hunter

Barbarian:
	- Pouncing: Knockdown

Psychokino:
	- Swap: Bind

Bokor:
	- Damballa: Remove Knockdown

Oracle:
	- Counter Spell: Enemy Targets


Source Post: http://tos.nexon.com/community/tosnotice/view.aspx?n4ArticleSN=441
Translation by Gwenyth @ToS Forums.