2026-02-24, 02:26 PM
https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/events/34997
Nexon Wrote:
A mighty soul embedded within the Godsphere... Those that wish to claim their ancient legacy must first prove themselves in battle and show their valor against The First Adversary! Defeat him for a chance at the brand-new Immortal Legacy medal, and claim your victory within the next three weeks for special prizes in the Undying Purpose event!
Table of Contents
New Boss: The First Adversary
Available
Requirements
- PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:00 PM - Ongoing
- CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 15, 2026 1:00 AM - Ongoing
- AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:00 AM - Ongoing
How to Participate
- Lv. 270 and above characters (Lv. 270 Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
- Completed the [Odium] The Wellspring quest.
- Challenge The First Adversary by entering through the gate in Odium: The Wellspring.
The First Adversary Overview
Entry Lv. RequirementLv. 270+Boss ContentWeeklyParty Size1 - 3Time Limit30 minutesRequired Sacred PowerStory: 100
Easy: 220
Normal: 320
Hard: 340
Extreme:460Adversarys Determination
GivenNormal: 15
Hard: 120
Extreme: 500
The First Adversary Rewards
ItemImmortal Legacy
- Defeat The First Adversary for a chance to obtain the following newly added items:
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world (Untradable once equipped), Permanent.
Grants the following stats:
- Set Effect: Brilliant Boss Set
- Req Lv: 250
- All Stats +10
- Max HP/MP +500
- Attack Power & Magic ATT +10
- Boss Damage +10%
Adversaryroid
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
Echo of Ancient Resolve: Untradable, Permanent.
- Heroic Worlds: Rewards are instanced.
- Interactive Worlds: Rewards are shared and can be picked up by all party members.
Collect 10 Echo of Ancient Resolve to obtain one of the following equips from the Eternal set:
- Eternal Hat
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
- Eternal Top
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
- Eternal Bottom
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
- Eternal Shoulder
- Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
Ancient Eternal Armor Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.
Open to choose one from the following:
- Eternal Hat
- Eternal Top
- Eternal Bottom
- Eternal Shoulder Accessory
Exceptional Hammer (Medal)
- Heroic Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable, Permanent.
Can be used on an untradable Immortal Legacy to receive the following stats when enhanced:
- All Stats: +20
- Attack Power & Magic ATT: +15
- Max HP: 1,000
- Max MP: 1,000
The First Adversarys Soul Shard: Untradable, Permanent.The First Adversarys Soul
Collect 10 First Adversary Soul Shards to obtain one of the following First Adversary Souls at random:The First Adversarys Soul Skills
Beefy First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: STR +24
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Swift First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: DEX +24
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Clever First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: INT +24
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Fortuitous First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: LUK +24
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Flashy First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: All Stats +15
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Potent First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: Attack Power +6
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Radiant First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: Magic Attack +6
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Hearty First Adversary's Soul: Untradable, 30-day duration.
- Bonus Potential: Max HP +960
- Skill Granted: Downpour of Blades
Magnificent First Adversary's Soul
- Heroic Worlds: Tradable within account, Permanent.
- Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world, Permanent.
Grants the following bonus stats at random:
- Attack Power: +3%
- Magic ATT: +3%
- All Stats: +5%
- Max HP: +2,000
- Critical Rate: +12%
- Ignored Enemy Defense: +7%
- Boss Damage: +7%
- Skill Granted: Deluge of Arrows
SkillDescription
Downpour of Blades
Active
The soul weapon calls forth The First Adversary to attack enemies in front and behind.
[Level 1] Soul Cost: 200, Damage: 1,000%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Cooldown: 30 seconds
[Level 2] Soul Cost: 200, Damage: 1,200%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 15, Cooldown: 30 seconds
Deluge of Arrows
Active
Call forth the soul of The First Adversary to attack nearby enemies.
[Level 1] Soul Cost: 250, First Adversary Summon Duration: 120 seconds, Damage: 1,800%, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Cooldown: 150 seconds
[Level 2] Soul Cost: 250, First Adversary Summon Duration: 120 seconds, Damage: 2,200%, Max Enemies Hit: 12, Cooldown: 150 seconds
The First Adversary Achievements
Undying Purpose Event
- Defeat The First Adversary to receive the following achievements:
- [First Adversary] Wielder of the Godsphere
- [First Adversary] Rouse the Dormant Will
- [First Adversary] The Worthy One
- [First Adversary] I'm Kind of a Big Deal
- [First Adversary] The Incontrovertible Proof
- [First Adversary] The Guiding Light of Hope
- [First Adversary] Harbinger of a New Age
- [First Adversary] Unique Among Your Kind
- [First Adversary] Immortal Adversary
- [First Adversary] Bountiful Bravery
- [First Adversary] Wisdom Reveals Truth
- [First Adversary] Reborn a Legend
- [First Adversary] Student Becomes Master
- [First Adversary] What Has Succeeded? What Has Failed?
- [First Adversary] The Burden of Proof Lies With You
- [First Adversary] Rise and Answer My Call
- [First Adversary] Behold My Dominion!
- [First Adversary] Now a Demonstration by an Experienced Assistant
- [First Adversary] Indomitable
- [First Adversary] My Own Little Adversary
- [First Adversary] Immortal Legacy, You're Mine!
- [First Adversary] Successor of the Adversary's Determination
- I Knew This Might Happen, So I Equipped Immortal Legacy
- [Exceptional] Legacy Becomes Myth
Event Duration
Defeat Participation Requirements
- PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:00 PM - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 3:59 PM
- CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 15, 2026 1:00 AM - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:59 AM
- AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:00 AM - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:59 AM
Celebration Event Requirement
- Lv. 270 and above characters (Lv. 270 Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
- Completed all Odium area quests.
How to Participate
- Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
DifficultyItemEasyWhere Wills Meet: Tradable within world, Permanent.
- Select [Defeat Boss Event] The Will that Transcends Ages from the Event List and click Participate to start.
- Defeat The First Adversary at least once in each difficulty to claim your corresponding tier rewards.
- Claim your rewards by talking to the First Clear NPC.
NormalPermanent Legendary Adversary Mount Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.Use to receive:
- Permanent Legendary Adversary Mount: Untradable, Permanent.
HardLegendary Adversary Effect Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.Use to receive:
- Legendary Adversary Effect: Untradable, Permanent.
First Adversary Chat/Label Ring Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.Use to receive:
- First Adversary Chat Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
- First Adversary Label Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
ExtremeEnduring Will Title Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.Use to receive:
- Enduring Will Title: Untradable, Permanent.
Adversary's Tribune: Tradable within account, Permanent.
Proving Ground Background Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.Use to receive:
- Proving Ground Background: Account-bound, Permanent.
Celebration Event Rewards
ItemQuantity4x EXP Coupon (30 min): Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC. 2Luxe Sauna Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. 4VIP Booster: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC. 10Adversary's Head Decoration Coupon: Tradable within world, expires February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC.
- Given to all warriors when the Extreme First Adversary is defeated during the event period.
Use to receive:
- Adversary's Head Decoration: Untradable, Permanent.
1?? Undying Purpose rewards can only be claimed from January 15 12:00 AM UTC - February 3, 2026 11:59 PM UTC


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Echo of Ancient Resolve:
Ancient Eternal Armor Box:
Exceptional Hammer (Medal)
The First Adversarys Soul Shard:
Beefy First Adversary's Soul
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