v.134 - Super 8th Mapleversary Update Notes
Table of Contents
New Events
New Events
8th Anniversary Celebration Boxes
May 1 June 30
Requirement: Lv.10 or above
8th Anniversary Celebration Boxes drop from most monsters during the event.
Items available from these boxes include:
- Maple Amethysian and Grand Maple Amethysian weapons, armor, and accessories
- various 8th Anniversary Scrolls
- 8th Anniversary Coins
- 8th Anniversary Awakening Stamps
- Amethysian Polishing Feathers: Have an 80\% chance of turning Maple Amethysian Equipment into Grand Maple Amethysian Equipment
- Lv.140 Empress weapons and armor (May 16 - June 30)
New Armor and Accessories
- Maple Amethysian Gold Cap: Hat REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon/Magic ATT: 1, Weapon/Magic DEF: 86, Speed +2, Jump +1, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Suit: Overall REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +6, Max HP/MP +50, Weapon/Magic DEF: 141, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Tattoo: Gloves REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Max HP/MP +50, Weapon/Magic DEF: 35, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Shoes: Shoes REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +4, Weapon/Magic DEF: 51, Speed +2, Jump +1, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Star Cloak: Cape REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +1, Weapon/Magic DEF: 30, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Shoulder: Shoulder REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +1, Weapon/Magic ATT: 2, Weapon/Magic DEF: 29, 1 upgrade slot (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Belt: Belt REQ LVL: 79, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +4, Max HP/MP +64, 3 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Gold Cap: Hat REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +7, Weapon/Magic ATT: 1, Weapon/Magic DEF: 107, Speed +4, Jump +2, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Suit: Overall REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +9, Max HP/MP +100, Weapon/Magic DEF: 161, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Tattoo: Gloves REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +8, Max HP/MP +100, Weapon/Magic DEF: 44, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Shoes: Shoes REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +6, Weapon/Magic DEF: 58, Speed +4, Jump +2, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Star Cloak: Cape REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +4, Weapon/Magic DEF: 46, 5 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Shoulder: Shoulder Decoration REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Weapon/Magic ATT: 2, Weapon/Magic DEF: 35, 1 upgrade slot (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Belt: Belt REQ LVL: 99, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +5, Max HP/MP +100, Weapon/Magic DEF: 86, 3 upgrade slots (unhammered)
New Weapons
- Maple Amethysian Gladius: One-Handed Sword REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 92, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Counter: One-Handed Axe REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 92, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Golden Hammer: One-Handed Mace REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 92, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Kanzir: Dagger REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 89, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Arc-en-ciel: Cane REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 92, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Double Wing: Wand REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 60, Magic ATT: 98, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Pain Killer: Staff REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 62, Magic ATT: 98, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Claymore: Two-Handed Sword REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 95, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Butterfly: Two-Handed Axe REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 97, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Big Maul: Two-Handed Mace REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 97, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Omni Pierce: Spear REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 97, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Halfmoon: Pole Arm REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 97, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Ash Lord: Bow REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 89, Rate of Knockback: 55\%, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Lock: Crossbow REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 92, Rate of Knockback: 52\%, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Black Justice: Claw REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 40, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Bloddy Claw: Knuckle REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 80, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Queens Finger: Gun REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 69, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Argents: Dual Bowguns REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 89, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Crash: Hand Cannon REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 97, Weapon DEF: 47, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Katana: Katana REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 92, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Fan: Fan REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 54, Magic ATT: 82, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Shining Rod: Shining Rod REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 60, Magic ATT: 98, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Maple Amethysian Soul Shooter: Soul Shooter REQ LVL: 79, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 69, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Gladius: One-Handed Sword REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 106, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Counter: One-Handed Axe REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 106, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Golden Hammer: One-Handed Mace REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 106, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Kanzir: Dagger REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 105, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Arc-en-ciel: Cane REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 106, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Double Wing: Wand REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 73 Magic ATT: 122, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Pain Killer: Staff REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 77 Magic ATT: 122, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Claymore: Two-Handed Sword REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 108, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Butterfly: Two-Handed Axe REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 110, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Big Maul: Two-Handed Mace REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 110, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Omni Pierce: Spear REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 110, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Halfmoon: Pole Arm REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 110, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Ash Lord: Bow REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 103, Rate of Knockback: 65\% , 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Lock: Crossbow REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 106, Rate of Knockback: 62\% , 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Black Justice: Claw REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 49, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Bloody Claw: Knuckle REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 80, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Queens Finger: Gun REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 80, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Argents: Dual Bowguns REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 103, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Crash: Hand Cannon REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Slow, Weapon ATT: 110, Weapon DEF: 56, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Shining Rod: Shining Rod REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Normal, Weapon ATT: 76, Magic ATT: 125, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Soul Shooter: Soul Shooter REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 80, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Katana: Katana REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 106, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
- Grand Maple Amethysian Fan: Fan REQ LVL: 99, Attack Speed: Fast, Weapon ATT: 70, Magic ATT: 95, 9 upgrade slots (unhammered)
Equipment Set Effects
8th Anniversary Set:
- 5 Set Effect: Max HP/MP: 200, Weapon/Magic ATT: +5, Accuracy: 150, Avoidability: 150
- 7 Set Effect: STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +5, Weapon/Magic ATT: +7,
- 8 Set Effect: STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +15, Weapon/Magic ATT: +9, Speed: +10, Jump: +10
Premium 8th Anniversary Set:
- 5 Set Effect: Max HP/MP: 250, Weapon/Magic ATT: +8, Accuracy: 200, Avoidability: 200
- 7 Set Effect: STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +7, Weapon/Magic ATT: +12
- 8 Set Effect: STR/DEX/INT/LUK: +23, MaxHP: +10\%, Weapon/Magic ATT: +17, Speed: +10, Jump: +10
8th Anniversary Coin Shop
May 1 July 7
Inkwell is selling 8th Anniversary equips, items, recipes in towns during the event. 8th Anniversary coins will be used to purchase items.
Inkwell's wares include:
- Maple Amethysian armor and accessories
- Amethysian Polishing Feather
- 8th Anniversary Awakening Stamp
- Pendant of the Spirit (30 days): Boosts EXP from hunting monsters the longer you have it equipped and remain logged in.
- Professions items: Saffron's Golden Shovel, Cole's Golden Pickaxe, Piece of Time, Dream Fragment, Master's Coupon
- Bags: 8 Slot Party Quest Bag, Pink Coin Purse
- Chairs: Pink Bean Chair, Polar Bear Chair, Lord Pirate Chair, Jeweled Maple Chair, Under the Maple Tree
- Scrolls: 8th Anniversary equipment scrolls, Chaos Scroll 60\%, Clean Slate Scroll 20\%, Advanced Potential Scroll, Advanced Equip Enhancement Scroll
- Mystery Mastery Books: job-specific books, and Mystery Special Mastery Book
- Recipes: Lv.120 Timeless and Reverse equips, Angelic Blessing ring, Deluxe Android (M and F), Crystal Heart, various alchemy potions
Coins Every Day!
May 1 - June 30
Requirement: Lv.10 or above
Characters level 10 and above are able to receive an 8th Anniversary Coin each day. You may collect your coin by selecting the event from the event notifier (star) on the left side of your game window, or by speaking to Maple Administrator.
Reward:
8th Anniversary Coin Challenges
May 1 - June 30
Requirement: Lv.50 or above
You will receive 8th anniversary coins for participating in various content throughout the event dates. This includes clearing Party Quests, clearing Monster Park, clearing 15 waves of Nett's Pyramid, clearing Spiegelmann's Gonzo Gallery, and the various difficulties in Mu Lung Dojo. You can participate in this event by clicking the event notifier (star) on the left side of your game window and selecting one of the following:
- Monster Park Clearing House! (REQ LEV: 60 - 94, or 135+) - Clear Monster Park 3 times
- Party On! (REQ LEV: 50+) - Clear a Party Quest 3 times
- Pyramid Party (REQ LEV: 60 - 109) - Clear 15 waves of Nett's Pyramid
- Mu Lung Meltdown (REQ LEV: 90 - 119) - Clear normal Mu Lung Dojo
- Mu Lung Master (REQ LEV: 120 - 129) - Clear hard Mu Lung Dojo
- Mu Lung Monster (REQ LEV: 130+) - Clear Ranked Mu Lung Dojo
- Take a Gander at the Gonzo Gallery (REQ LEV: 50 - 120) - Clear Spiegelmann's Gonzo Gallery
Rewards:
- Monster Park Clearing House - 8th Anniversary Coin x3
- Party On! - 8th Anniversary Coin x3
- Pyramid Party - 8th Anniversary Coin x3
- Mu Lung Meltdown - 8th Anniversary Coin x3
- Mu Lung Master - 8th Anniversary Coin x4
- Mu Lung Monster - 8th Anniversary Coin x5
Maple Leaves Keep Falling On My Head
May 1 - June 16
Requirement: Lv.10 or above
You can start this event by selecting it from the event notifier (star) on the left side of your game window, or by speaking to Maple Administrator. You are transported to a mini game in which you must collect falling Maple Leaves. You collect Maple Leaves by running in to them before they hit the ground. Along with the 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves, there are are also Gold Leaves, which are worth 5 normal leaves. You also have the chance to catch a falling 8th Anniversary Coin. You must also try to avoid falling blue snail shells, which can slow you down, and falling rocks, which can stun you.
Rewards:
- 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves: 100 of these can be traded in for one 8th Anniversary Coin
- Gold Leaf: worth 5 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves
- Rainbow Maple Leaf: worth 10 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves
- 8th Anniversary Coin: Can be used to purchase special items from Inkwell
Mini Maple Seedling
May 1 June 16
Requirement: Lv.10 or above
To celebrate MapleStorys 8th Anniversary, the Maple Administrator is handing out Maple Tree Seedlings that you can raise in your item pot. The fruit that is grown from these seedlings can give rewards such as various 8th Anniversary scrolls, coins, Maple Leaves and more. Seedlings can also be found by killing monsters out in the fields.
You can feed seedlings drops such as most Etc and Equip items to get them to grow fruit. Feed the seedling enough items so that it falls asleep. Click on the seedling after 30 minutes to obtain a fruit. Random rewards like those listed below can be obtained from the fruit.
You can also obtain the special title of Maple Tree Manager for raising a Maple Tree Seedling.
Rewards:
- 8th Anniversary Coins
- 8th Anniversary Leaves
- Various 8th Anniversary Scrolls
- Lv. 5 Bypass Keys for Weapons, Armor, Accessories, or Misc. These keys allow you to equip weapons, armor, etc that are up to 5 levels above your current level for a limited time.
- Pink Quote Ring
- Blue Quote Ring
- Scoreboard Quote Ring
- Maple Tree Manager title
- 7-day mount coupons
- Trait EXP items
8th Anniversary Maple Board Game
May 8 June 30
Requirement: Lv.10 or above
You can participate in the Maple Board Game to earn special rewards. To participate, you need dice which can be received every 10 minutes through Maple Administrator from the Get Dice button on the board game as well as from playing the game itself.
The Board Game consists of 3 types of spaces: Quest spaces, Bonus spaces and Random spaces. When you land on Quest spaces, you must complete various tasks given by NPCs in order to continue around the board. Bonus spaces confer a bonus item to you and Random spaces give a random item to you. If any of the quests are too much for you to handle at that particular time, you can choose to move past the quest, but you must give up 3 dice in order to do so. When you make it all the way around the board, you win the Game and obtain 5 8th Anniversary coins. You are free to play the game as many times as you wish as long as you have dice.
Rewards:
- Attack and Magic Attack buffs
- 1.5x Drop buff
- 8th Anniversary Coins
- 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves
- 8th Anniversary Celebration Box
- Power Elixirs
Town Decorations, Three-Toed Jellyjammers, and Town Gift Boxes
May 1 - June 30
Most towns will feature new decorations to help celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Maple Story. The NPC 'band' The Three-Toed Jellyjammers can be found in each town. When you speak to the band, you will be given the option to change the background music for that map. You may request different songs once the chosen song has ended. In addition, there will be Gift Boxes displayed throughout each town. If you click on these boxes, you will be given various rewards. The box will disappear after you click it, but a new one will appear in its place after a short time.
Rewards:
- 8th Anniversary Maple Leaf x4
- 8th Anniversary Gift Box - has a chance of giving the following:
- 8th Anniversary Coins
- 8th Anniversary Maple Leaves
- Maple Tree Sapling
- 8th Anniversary Celebration Box
- Reindeer Milk
- Sunrise Dew
- 1.5x EXP Coupon
Reaching for the Sky
May 1 - June 30
You will receive a special reward each time you level up during the event dates. You may claim you reward by selecting the event through the event notifier (star) on the left side of your game window, or by speaking to Maple Administrator each time you level up.
Rewards:
- Level 1 - 30: 10 HP/MP +100 potions and Maple Leaves
- Level 31 - 70: 10 HP/MP +300 potions and Maple Leaves
- Level 71 - 100: 10 HP/MP +1000 potions and Maple Leaves
- Level 101 - 120: 10 HP/MP +2000 potions and Maple Leaves
- Level 121 - 150: 10 HP/MP +3000 potions and Maple Leaves
- Level 151 - 200: 10 HP/MP +4000 potions and Maple Leaves
8th Anniversary Maple Leaf Exchange
May 1 - June 30
You are able to exchange Maple Leaves earned throughout the event period for 8th Anniversary Coins. To trade your coins, speak to Cassandra, select 'Talk to Cassandra', and select 'Trade Maple Leaves for 8th Anniversary Coins'. You are then able to trade in 100 Maple Leaves for 1 8th Anniversary Coin, and are able to receive up to 10 coins at a time.
Limited Time Release: Heroes Return
May 1 - May 21
The five Hero Class characters - Aran, Evan, Mercedes, Phantom, and Luminous - will be available to be created.
8th Anniversary 2x EXP/Drop
2x EXP and drop rate
Pacific times listed below.
May 4 - May 5
May 11 - 8th Anniversary
Hot Days
Requirements: Lv.10 to receive each day's box, Lv.30 to open the boxes
- Accept each day's special box through the gift box icon on the left side of your game window, then double click the box in your inventory to open it.
May 4
Reward
- SP Reset Scroll: Resets all assigned Skill Points, except for ones assigned to beginner skills. Expires after 3 days if it isn't used.
- AP Reset Scroll: Resets all assigned Ability Points, except for ones assigned to HP/MP. Expires after 3 days if it isn't used.
May 5
Reward
- Maple Birthday Card: If you're below Lv.200, this card will give you some EXP if you open it while the 8th Anniversary events are running.
- Maple 8th Anniversary medal: REQ LVL: 10, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +8, Max HP/MP: 88, Weapon/Magic DEF: 88
May 11
Reward
- White Angelic Blessing ring: REQ LVL: 90, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150. Grants a stackable buff of Weapon/Magic ATT +12. Expires after 30 days.
- 8th Anniversary Coin x10
May 12
Reward:
Hero Hat Box: Expires after 7 days if it isn't used, and it can't be opened after May 19.. Double-click it to be able to select one of the following:
- Aran Hero Feather: REQ LVL: 70, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150, Weapon/Magic DEF: 100, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered). Comes with Epic-tier hidden potential. Bonus stats: When you are are 3rd or 4th job Aran: STR +10, Weapon ATT +5
- Evan Hero Feather: REQ LVL: 70, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150, Weapon/Magic DEF: 100, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered). Comes with Epic-tier hidden potential. Bonus stats: When you are are 3rd or 4th job Evan: INT +10, Magic ATT +5
- Mercedes Hero Feather: REQ LVL: 70, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150, Weapon/Magic DEF: 100, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered). Comes with Epic-tier hidden potential. Bonus stats: When you are are 3rd or 4th job Mercedes: DEX +10, Weapon ATT +5
- Phantom Hero Feather: REQ LVL: 70, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150, Weapon/Magic DEF: 100, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered). Comes with Epic-tier hidden potential. Bonus stats: When you are are 3rd or 4th job Phantom: LUK +10, Weapon ATT +5
- Luminous Hero Feather: REQ LVL: 70, STR/DEX/INT/LUK +10, Max HP/MP: 150, Weapon/Magic DEF: 100, 10 upgrade slots (unhammered). Comes with Epic-tier hidden potential. Bonus stats: When you are are 3rd or 4th job Luminous: INT +10, Magic ATT +5
May 18
Reward
- Character Slot Expansion Coupon: Use it to expand your characters slots in the current world by 1, as long as you haven't already reached the max of 24. Expires after 7 days if it isn't used.
- 8th Anniversary Coin x10
May 19
Reward
- 8th Anniversary Android Box: Contains an 8th Anniversary Android and an 8th Anniversary Heart to power it. The box expires after 7 days if it isn't used. The android and heart expire after 30 days.
- 8th Anniversary Coin x10
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