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Challenger World and Burning Events MapleStory

Challenger World and the Burning Events are back! Take on a new set of challenges on Challenger World, including Kai, a new, limited-time boss with special rewards for those that manage to reach and defeat him before the event ends! Adventure with a friend with the new Challenger Partners, keep your momentum going by completing tasks with the Challenger Pass, and don't forget about the returning Hyper Burning MAX, Beyond Burning, and so much more!

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[Challenger World] New Boss: Kai

June 18, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Normal Difficulty: Lv. 270 and above Challenger World characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Hard Difficulty: Lv. 280 and above Challenger World characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

Kai Overview

Entry Lv. Requirement Lv. 270+
Boss Content Weekly
Party Size 1
Time Limit 20 minutes

How to Participate

  • Enter by speaking with Annette, located in Henesys, Nameless Town, Cernium Square, or the Challenger World's Residential District.
  • Kai can only be challenged by characters created in Challenger World.
  • Can be cleared once a week per account and records are reset every Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • You will not obtain an Intense Power Crystal upon defeat.
  • Defeating Kai grants significantly more powerful rewards compared to normal bosses.
    • Some rewards can only be used in Challenger World.

Clear Mission

  • Defeat Kai for a chance to obtain the following newly added items:
Golden Meso Pouch
Tradable within world, Permanent
Asynchronous Time Shard
Tradable within world, expires September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Collect 10 Shards to obtain one Eternal Armor piece (Hat, Top, Bottom, or Shoulder).
Eternal Armor Box of Time
Untradable, 7-day duration
Open to choose one Eternal Armor piece (Hat, Top, Bottom, or Shoulder).
Kai's Eternal Armor Box
Untradable, 7-day duration
Open to choose one of the following Eternal Armor equipment
Eternal Shoes
Eternal Gloves
Eternal Cape
Heroic Worlds: Untradable, Permanent.
Interactive Worlds: Tradable within world (Untradable once equipped), Permanent
Kai's Pitched Armor Box
Untradable, 7-day duration
Open to receive one of the following at a set chance:
BerserkedUntradable, Permanent
Magic EyepatchUntradable, Permanent
Dreamy BeltUntradable, Permanent
Endless TerrorUntradable, Permanent
Source of SufferingUntradable, Permanent
Commanding Force EarringUntradable, Permanent
Will’s Cursed Spellbook Selection BoxUntradable, 7-day duration
Kai's Basic Sol Erda Fragment Box
Untradable, 7-day duration
Obtain a set amount of Sol Erda Fragments based on a set rate.
Kai's Advanced Sol Erda Fragment Box
Untradable, 7-day duration
Obtain a set amount of Sol Erda Fragments based on a set rate.

Kai’s Soul Skill

Skill Description
Recall Strike
Active

Kai, summoned by the power of the Soul Weapon, deals a strong slash to enemies in front of him.

[Level 1] Soul Cost: 250, Damage: 450%, Number of Attacks: 4, Max Enemies Hit: 10, Cooldown: 150 seconds

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[Defeat Boss Event] Kai Clear Event

June 18, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 270 and above characters that have completed the ‘[Black Sea] Return’ quest.
  • Normal Difficulty: Lv. 270 and above Challenger World characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Hard Difficulty: Lv. 280 and above Challenger World characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • Select '[Defeat Boss Event] Kai Clear Event' from the event list and click the ‘Participate’ button.

Clear Mission

  • Defeat Kai during the event period to claim your reward from the Event List.
    • Defeats will only count when in a solo party.
    • Defeats in Practice Mode will count as a clear.
  • Extra rewards are distributed based on the specific difficulties cleared, with defeat records shared across all characters within the account.
  • Clearing at a higher difficulty automatically qualifies you for all lower-tier difficulty rewards.

Kai Clear Rewards

Mission Rewards
Kai (Normal) Time-Lashed Wanderer Face/Hair Coupon Voucher: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

Use to receive the following:

  • Time-Lashed Wanderer Face Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
  • Time-Lashed Wanderer Hair Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
Time-Lashed Wanderer Outfit Set Coupon: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

Use to receive the following:

  • Time-Lashed Visor (Eye Accessory): Untradable, Permanent.
  • Time-Lashed Earrings: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Time-Lashed Clothes (M/F): Untradable, Permanent.
  • Time-Lashed Boots: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Chronal Sequencer (Weapon): Untradable, Permanent.
Kai (Hard) Time-Lashed Label/Chat Ring Coupon: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

Use to receive the following:

  • Time-Lashed Label Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Time-Lashed Chat Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
Magnificent Kai's Soul Box: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

Use to receive:

  • Magnificent Kai Soul: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Guaranteed Stat: Attack Power or Magic ATT 3%

CHALLENGER WORLD EVENTS

Challenger World

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

How to Participate

  • From the world selection screen, you can choose to play in either Challenger-Heroic or Challenger-Interactive world.
    • Challenger Worlds follow the same perks, restrictions, prices, and systems as their respective world counterparts.
  • Once a Challenger World is chosen, all characters created there can only be played in that same world.
    • Example: If your first character was created in Challenger-Heroic, you cannot create or access Challenger-Interactive, even if all existing characters are deleted. So choose carefully!!!
  • You can create up to 5 characters in Challenger World.
    • Up to 3 Tera Burning characters can be created to level from Lv. 10 - 200, gaining 2 extra levels per level-up!
  • After creating a character, select ‘Challenger World’ from the Event List UI and click ‘Participate’ to start the Challenger World event.
  • In Challenger-Interactive worlds, the Meso Market is available through Miss Richfield.
  • The following features are unavailable in Challenger World:
    • Transfer Link Skill
    • Legion
    • Legion Artifact System
    • Monster Collection
    • Expand Character Slots
  • The following items cannot be purchased from the Cash Shop in Challenger World:
    • Character Slot Coupon
    • 8 Slot Expansion (Storage)
    • 4 Slot Expansion (Storage)
    • House Wedding Ticket

Challenger World Perks

  • Challenger World Character Creation Gift
    • Click the ‘Claim Creation Reward’ button in the event U to receive the following items:
      • Pearl Maple Armor Set Box: Untradable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
        • Pearl Maple Hat: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Pearl Maple Suit: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Pearl Maple Cape: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Pearl Maple Gum: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Pearl Maple Pendant: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Pearl Maple Buckle: Untradable, Permanent.
      • Power Elixir (x1,000): Untradable, Permanent.
      • (Interactive Worlds) Spell Trace (x1,000): Tradable within world, Permanent.
      • Equip, Use, Etc, and Set-up slots will be expanded to 64.
    • Note: Up to 5 Challenger characters can claim the rewards. Deleting a character will not reset the reward limit.
  • Tera Burning Gift
    • For Tera Burning characters, claim Tera Burning rewards by clicking the ‘Claim Your Tera Burning Gift!’ button in the event UI.
      • Mysterious Cryptic Chest: Untradable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
        • Snail Pet: Untradable, 30-day duration.
      • Lv. 30 Equipment Box: Untradable, expires September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Open to receive:
        • Level 30 Equipment: Untradable, Permanent.
      • Legendary Cryptic Chest: Untradable, expires September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Open to receive:
        • Frozen Hat: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Frozen Cape: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Frozen Suit: Untradable, Permanent.
        • Frozen Weapon Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.
        • Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.
      • Root Abyss Set Box (Time-Restricted): Untradable, expires September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Open to receive:
        • Root Abyss Hat: Untradable, 90-day duration.
        • Root Abyss Top: Untradable, 90-day duration.
        • Root Abyss Bottom: Untradable, 90-day duration.
        • Fafnir Weapon Box (Time-Restricted): Untradable, 7-day duration.
      • Eternal Flame Title Coupon: Untradable, expires September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC. Use to receive:
        • Eternal Flame: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Note: Hyper Burning characters and normal characters cannot claim the Tera Burning Gift.
  • Challenger Buff Skill
    • All Challenger World characters automatically receive a special Challenger skill that provides a buff to support growth.
    • The skill gets stronger when you reach specific tiers in Challenger World that can be unlocked by completing Challenger World Missions and earning Challenger Points.
      • The skill will be removed after World Leap.

Challenger World Missions

Complete Challenger World Missions to earn rewards, strengthen your buffs, and raise your Challenger rank!

Leveling Missions

  • Reach specific level milestones with your Challenger character to earn Challenger Points and Challenger Coins.
  • Missions complete automatically when conditions are met in the Challenger World UI.
Level Challenger Points Challenger Coins
260 3000 3000
261 300 300
262 300 300
263 300 300
264 300 300
265 300 300
266 300 300
267 300 300
268 300 300
269 300 300
270 700 600
271 700 600
272 700 600
273 700 600
274 700 600
275 1000 900
276 1000 900
277 1000 900
278 1000 900
279 1000 900
280 1500 1200
281 1500 1200
282 1500 1200
283 1500 1200
284 1500 1200
285 2000 1500
286 2000 1500
287 2000 1500
288 2000 1500
289 2000 1500
290 5000 2500

Hunting Missions

  • Defeat 1,000 enemies near your level (20 levels above and 20 levels below), to complete a Hunting Mission and receive 300 Challenger Coins.
  • The Hunting Mission can be completed once a day and up to 5 times a week per account.
    • Enemy defeats will only count when solo or in a solo party.
  • Missed a daily collection? You can click the Fantasia Pass ‘Use’ button on the top right of the event UI and use 3,000 Maple Points to complete your collection.

Boss Missions

  • Defeat bosses to obtain Challenger Points, Challenger Coins, and Advanced Challenger Coins.
    • Defeating a boss in Practice Mode will count toward the mission.
    • Defeats will only count when solo or in a solo party.
  • Defeating a higher difficulty version of a boss will count as completing the mission for the highest listed difficulty for that boss.
    • Example: If the mission lists defeating Lotus in either Normal or Hard difficulty, defeating Extreme Lotus will count as completing the Hard difficulty mission.
Boss Difficulty Points Challenger Coin Advanced Challenger Coin
Cygnus Easy 100 100 -
Normal 100 100 -
Zakum Chaos 100 100 -
Hilla Hard 100 100 -
Pink Bean Chaos 100 100 -
Pierre Chaos 100 100 -
Von Bon Chaos 100 100 -
Crimson Queen Chaos 100 100 -
Magnus Hard 200 100 -
Vellum Chaos 200 100 -
Papulatus Chaos 300 100 -
Lotus Normal 400 200 -
Hard 1,500 400 -
Damien Normal 400 200 -
Hard 1,500 400 -
Guardian Angel Slime Normal 500 200 -
Chaos 2,500 600 -
Lucid Easy 500 200 -
Normal 1,000 300 -
Hard 2,000 600 -
Will Easy 500 200 -
Normal 1,000 300 -
Hard 2,500 600 -
Gloom Normal 1,000 300 -
Chaos 2,500 600 -
Verus Hilla Normal 2,000 600 -
Hard 3,000 1,000 -
Darknell Normal 1,000 300 -
Hard 3,000 1,000 -
Black Mage Hard 6,000 1,400 20
Chosen Seren Normal 6,000 1,400 20
Hard 7,000 2,000 30
Kalos the Guardian Easy 7,000 2,000 30
Normal 9,000 3,000 60
First Adversary Easy 7,000 2,000 30
Normal 9,000 3,000 60
Kaling Easy 9,000 3,000 60
Kai Normal 5,000 1,200 10
Hard 8,000 3,000 60

Challenger World Tier, Rewards, Buffs

  • There are 8 Tiers in Challenger World:
    • Bronze > Silver > Gold > Platinum > Emerald > Diamond > Master > Challenger
  • Earn Challenger Points through missions to increase your Tier, unlock rewards, and strengthen your Challenger Buff skill.
    • Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum Tier Rewards: Claimable only in Challenger World.
    • Emerald, Diamond, Master, Challenger Tier Rewards: Claimable in either Challenger World or your main world via the Event List.
    • Rewards can be claimed until September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC.
Bronze Tier
5,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Bronze Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Bronze Medal.
  • Challenger Medal-roid Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger Medal-roid.
  • Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
  • Sol Erda (x3)
Silver Tier
10,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Silver Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Silver Medal.
  • Challenger Lv. 4 Special Skill Ring Selector Coupon
    • Use to choose one of the following time-limited Special Skill Rings:
      • Challenger Ring of Restraint
      • Challenger Continuous Ring
      • Challenger Weapon Jump S Ring
      • Challenger Weapon Jump D Ring
      • Challenger Weapon Jump I Ring
      • Challenger Weapon Jump L Ring
  • Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
  • Sol Erda (x3)
Gold Tier
15,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Gold Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Gold Medal.
  • Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
  • Sol Erda (x3)
Platinum Tier
20,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Platinum Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Platinum Medal
  • Sol Erda Fragment (x300)
  • Sol Erda (x5)
Emerald Tier
30,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Emerald Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Emerald Medal
  • Ultimate Legion Growth Potion (x20)
    • Cannot be used in Challenger World.
  • Karma Legendary Potential Scroll 100% (Lv. 200)
  • Karma Bright Cube (x30)
Diamond Tier
40,000 Challenger Points
  • CW Season 3 - Diamond Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Diamond Medal
  • Karma Legendary Potential Scroll 100% (Lv. 200)
  • Cozy Winter Set Coupon

    Use to receive the following:

    • Cozy Winter Hat: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Cozy Winter Suit: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Cozy Winter Shoes: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Cozy Winter Staff: Untradable, Permanent.

Interactive Worlds

  • Karma Unique Bonus Potential Scroll (Lv. 200)
  • Karma Bonus Bright Cube (x30)

Heroic Worlds

  • Karma Bright Cube (x60)
Master Tier
65,000 Challenger Points + Defeat Normal Kai Solo
  • CW Season 3 - Master Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Master Medal

Interactive Worlds

  • Karma Bright Cube (x30)
  • Karma Bonus Bright Cube (x30)

Heroic Worlds

  • Karma Bright Cube (x60)
Challenger Tier
90,000 Challenger Points + Defeat Hard Kai Solo
  • CW Season 3 - Challenger Medal Coupon
    • Use to receive a permanent Challenger World Season 3 Challenger Medal
  • CW Season 3 - Challenger Furnishing Coupon

Challenger World Leap Dates

  • 1st Challenger World Leap: July 22 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
  • Challenger World End of Leap: September 9, 2026 2:00 PM UTC - September 22, 2026 11:59 PM UTC.

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Challenger World Shop

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Spend Challenger Coins earned from completing missions in the Challenger Shop for items that support your progression!

How to Participate

  • Access the Challenger World Shop by clicking 'Shop' within the Challenger World event UI.
Item (General Tab) Price Quantity Limit
Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 100 1
3x EXP Coupon (30 min): Tradable within world, 1-day duration. 100 7 Weekly
VIP Buff Selector Coupon: Tradable within world, 1-day duration. 30 Unlimited
Karma Black Rebirth Flame: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 50 1,000
Sol Erda Fragment: Untradable, Permanent 40 500
Sol Erda: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 2,000 5
Mystical Cube: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 5 1,000
Karma Solid Cube: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 100 100
(Interactive Worlds) Karma Bonus Mystical Cube: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 20 1,000
(Interactive Worlds) Pet Equipment Scroll Selector Coupon: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 500 100
Epic Potential Scroll 100%: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 150 30
Bonus Potential Scroll 100% (Interactive only): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 150 30
Karma Premium Scroll - Pet Equipment Selector Coupon (Interactive only): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 1000 10
Innocence Scroll 100% (Interactive only): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 50 10
Pure Clean Slate Scroll 100% (Interactive only): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 100 10
Karma Star Force 17-Star Enhancement (Lv. 160): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 3,000 3
Karma Premium Scroll - Accessory Selector Coupon (Interactive only): Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 1,000 10
(Interactive Worlds) Spell Trace (x1,000): Tradable within world, Permanent. 100 Unlimited
Item (Special Tab) Price Quantity Limit
Karma Abyssal Rebirth Flame: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 1 250
Sol Erda Fragment (x10): Untradable, Permanent. 1 10
Sol Erda: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 3 20
Karma Bright Cube: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 1 20
(Interactive Worlds) Karma Bonus Bright Cube: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. 2 20

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Challenger EXP Duo

Event Period: June 17 (after maintenance) - September 8 11:59 PM UTC

Coupon Sale Period: June 17 (after maintenance) - September 7 8:00 AM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 260 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • Purchase the Challenger EXP Duo Coupon from the Cash Shop for 10,000 NX.
    • Can only be purchased if you have a Lv. 260+ character in Challenger-Interactive or Challenger-Heroic worlds
  • Once purchased on an non-Challenger world, you can designate a Lv. 260+ non-Challenger world character and a Lv. 260+ Challenger world character for this pass
    • World types of the characters must match: Interactive world characters can only pair with Challenger-Interactive characters, and Heroic world characters can only pair with Challenger-Heroic characters
    • The characters cannot be changed until after the pass expires
  • The Challenger EXP Duo Coupon can be purchased once per account per week.
    • The purchase limit resets every Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • The Challenger EXP Duo Coupon lasts for 7 days after purchase and your designated Challenger World character can earn Duo Points by defeating enemies within their level range (20 levels below and above) for 7 days.
  • Only Lv. 260 or above Challenger World characters can be designated. Once a character is designated, it cannot be changed.

Duo Points

  • Designated Challenger World characters can earn Duo Points for 7 days after the coupon is used.
  • Duo Points can only be used by characters in Interactive Worlds and Heroic Worlds.
    • Duo Points can be used for 14 days from the time the coupon is used.
  • The amount of Duo Points obtained is based on the number of enemies near your level defeated.
    • Up to 645,000 enemies near your level can be defeated during the event period for a total of 1,500,000 Duo Points.
Enemies Defeated Duo Points Obtained
1 - 200,000 4
200,001 - 280,000 3
280,001 - 375,000 2
375,001 - 645,000 1

If you delete the designated Challenger World character or World Leap to an Interactive World or Heroic World, another character cannot be designated and Duo Points can no longer be earned for the remaining duration of the coupon.

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Challenger Partners

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 200 and above characters in Challenger World (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • Select 'Challenger Partners' from the event list and click the ‘Participate’ button or talk to Frendy and Frenny in Henesys to start.

Entering a Partnership

  • Enter a partnership with another eligible character located in Henesys by talking to Frendy and Frenny.
    • Accounts under the same Nexon account cannot enter a partnership with each other.
    • Partnerships can only be ended once.
  • You cannot enter a partnership with a character that has already entered a partnership before.
  • After entering a partnership, you can obtain Hunting Points with all characters in Challenger World and participate in Combat Missions.
    • The Challenger Partners event UI can also be accessed after entering a partnership.
  • If your partner deletes their character/account or uses World Leap, you can no longer continue progressing through the event with that partner.
    • Rewards for missions that were already completed can still be claimed.
    • Hunting Points can still be earned.

Hunting Points

  • Hunting Points are obtained when you defeat enemies within your level range (20 levels below and above). Your partner will receive 1 Hunting Point for each enemy defeated.
  • You can use Hunting Points accumulated by your partner to obtain EXP based on your character’s level.
    • Up to 100,000 Hunting Points can be obtained per week.

Combat Mission

  • Combat Missions are missions where you defeat specific bosses with your partner to receive rewards.
    • Bosses must be defeated in a party of 2 (you + your partner).
    • Bosses defeated in Practice Mode will count as a clear.
  • Defeating a boss at a higher difficulty than the required difficulty will also count as a clear.
  • Both characters must have remaining death counts when the boss is defeated in order to count as a clear.
Mission Number Mission Details Reward
1 Defeat Will (Hard) Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
2 Defeat Verus Hilla (Hard) Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
3 Defeat First Adversary (Easy) Challenger Partners Ring Coupon
4 Defeat Chosen Seren (Hard) Partneroid Coupon
5 Defeat Kalos the Guardian (Normal) Soul Partner Medal Coupon
  • Combat Mission rewards can be claimed once per account.
  • Sol Erda Fragments are untradable and the remaining rewards are tradable within world.
  • Use the Challenger Partners Ring Coupon to obtain the Challenger Partners Ring.
    • If you are near your partner while wearing the Challenger Partners Ring, the partner ring effect will be displayed.
    • The partner ring effect is only visible in town.
    • Item Tag items cannot be used on the Challenger Partners Ring.
  • The Partneroid will take your partner’s appearance at the time Hard Chosen Seren is defeated.
    • If your partner is a Zero or Angelic Buster character, their appearance will be recorded at the time the boss is defeated.
  • The Soul Partner Medal description will display your partner’s nickname from the time Kalos the Guardian is defeated in Normal mode.
    • Item Tag and Medal Fusion Anvil items cannot be used on the Soul Partner Medal.

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Challenger Pass

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 101 and above characters in Challenger World (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • Select the ‘Challenger Pass’ event from the Event List and click ‘Participate’ to start the ‘Challenger Pass’ event.
    • You can only participate in the Challenger Pass event once per account.
    • The character participating in the Challenger Pass CANNOT be changed.
  • As you level up your Challenger Pass, you can obtain Support rewards. For 19,800 Maple Points you can purchase the Premium Pass to unlock Special Support rewards and receive the following additional bonus effects during the event:
    • Normal Enemy Damage + 200%
    • Bonus EXP Obtained + 20%
  • Premium Pass can only be purchased by the character participating in the Challenger Pass event and is not shared with other characters on the account.

Weekly Missions

  • Complete Weekly Missions to obtain Challenger Pass Points to level up your Challenger Pass!
    • Challenger Pass Weekly missions can only be completed by the character participating in the event.
  • The Challenger Pass can be leveled up to Lv. 20 and for every 480 points obtained your Challenger Pass will increase by one level.
    • A maximum of 3,000 points can be obtained per week.
Weekly Mission Points Obtained
Complete Symbol Daily Quest 6 times 200
Complete Symbol Daily Quest 12 times 200
Complete Symbol Daily Quest 18 times 200
Complete Symbol Daily Quest 24 times 200
Complete Symbol Daily Quest 30 times 200
Complete Monster Park 1 time 100
Complete Monster Park 2 times 100
Complete Monster Park 3 times 100
Complete Monster Park 4 times 100
Complete Monster Park 5 times 100
Complete Monster Park Extreme 1 time 100
Complete Epic Dungeon 1 time 100
Defeat Weekly Bosses 6 times 100
Defeat Weekly Bosses 12 times 100
Defeat 5,000 monsters near your level 100
Defeat 10,000 monsters near your level 200
Defeat 15,000 monsters near your level 200
Defeat 20,000 monsters near your level 200
Defeat 25,000 monsters near your level 200
Defeat 30,000 monsters near your level 200
  • If you have completed weekly boss clears, Monster Park, and Monster Park Extreme before participating in the Challenger Pass event, that progress WILL NOT be reflected in the Challenger Pass weekly missions.
  • Weekly Challenger Pass Point acquisition and weekly mission progress resets every Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • Challenger Pass Points missed from the previous week can be purchased.
    • 100 Challenger Pass Points: 1,000 Maple Points

Challenger Pass Rewards

  • Support Rewards and Special Support Rewards can be obtained as you level your Challenger Pass.
    • Rewards can only be claimed by the character participating in the event and can only be claimed once.
  • Rewards can be claimed until September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC.
  • All claimed Challenger Pass rewards are tradable within world and expire September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
    • Sol Erda Fragments are untradable and expire September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Pass Level Support Rewards Special Support Rewards
1 Symbol Selector Coupon (x10) Symbol Selector Coupon (x100)
2 Experience Nodestone (x20) Experience Nodestone (x100)
3 Luxe Sauna Coupon Luxe Sauna Coupon (x2)
4 Special Medal of Honor (x10) Special Medal of Honor (x100)
5 Experience Nodestone (x20) Experience Nodestone (x100)
6 Sol Erda Fragment (x10)
Untradable, Permanent.
Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
Untradable, Permanent.
7 Experience Nodestone (x20) Advanced EXP Voucher (x500)
8 Luxe Sauna Coupon Luxe Sauna Coupon (x2)
9 Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x10) Karma Bright Cube (x20)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
10 Symbol Selector Coupon (x10) Symbol Selector Coupon (x100)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
11 Experience Nodestone (x20) Experience Nodestone (x100)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
12 Experience Nodestone (x20) Sol Erda Fragment (x100)
Untradable, Permanent.
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
13 Sol Erda Fragment (x10)
Untradable, Permanent.
Karma Bright Cube (x20)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
14 Symbol Selector Coupon (x10) Advanced EXP Voucher (x500)
15 Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x10) Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x100)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
16 VIP Booster (x10) Luxe Sauna Coupon (x3)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
17 Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x10) Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x200)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
18 Sol Erda Fragment (x15)
Untradable, Permanent.
Sol Erda Fragment (x200)
Untradable, Permanent.
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
19 VIP Booster (x10) Luxe Sauna Coupon (x3)
Advanced EXP Voucher (x100)
20 Advanced EXP Voucher (x2,000) Transcendent Growth Potion

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Arcane Seal

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 200 and above characters in Challenger World (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • After completing the quest ‘A Greater Power’ you can participate by selecting the ‘[Challenger] Arcane Seal’ event from the Event List and clicking on the ‘Participate’ button.
    • The ‘Arcane Seal’ event can only be done by one character at a time.
    • If you participate in the event with a different character after already starting the quest, all event progress on the original character will be reset.
  • Use Sealing Wands to break barriers to obtain an Arcane Core that provides extra stats which can also be enhanced.

Sealing Wands

  • Three Sealing Wands will be automatically obtained daily at 12:00 AM UTC regardless if you are logged in or not.
    • Note: You can only have a maximum of 20 Sealing Wands at one time.
    • If you have 17 - 19 Sealing Wands at 12:00 AM UTC, you will only receive the amount needed to reach 20 Sealing Wands.
  • When using the Sealing Wands you can use 1 to 5 Sealing Wands at a time to break the barrier.
  • Once broken, you will obtain an Arcane Core of a certain rarity based on a set probability.

Barrier Appearances

  • The type of barrier a player can break changes based on your Challenger World Tier.
Rank Barrier Breaking Conditions
Stage 1: Micro Barrier Below Gold
Stage 2: Small Barrier Gold or Higher
Stage 3: Medium Barrier Emerald or Higher
Stage 4: Large Barrier Diamond or Higher
Stage 5: Massive Barrier Master or Higher
  • The probability of obtaining each Arcane Core will change with each stage.
Barrier Rank Normal Rare Epic Unique Legendary
Stage 1: Micro Barrier 67.49% 30.45% 2.03% 0.02% 0.01%
Stage 2: Small Barrier 52.60% 31.40% 15.70% 0.25% 0.05%
Stage 3: Medium Barrier 49.95% 29.95% 14.95% 5.05% 0.10%
Stage 4: Large Barrier 0.00% 29.95% 62.88% 6.65% 0.52%
Stage 5: Massive Barrier 0.00% 0.00% 91.85% 7.10% 1.05%

Arcane Core

  • Arcane Cores can be equipped and will provide stats depending on the core’s rarity and job.
  • Once equipped you can use the Arcane Core Summon skill to summon the equipped core.
    • If you equip a core with a higher rarity than one currently equipped, the equipped core will be extracted and you will receive Arcane Energy based on the rarity and enhancement level.
  • Note that stats obtained from equipping an Arcane Core will not apply if you World Leap from Challenger World to another world.
Enhancement Normal Rare Epic Unique Legendary
Stage 1 4 8 15 50 150
Stage 2 6 12 20 57
Stage 3 9 16 27 66
Stage 4 12 23 37 78
Stage 5 17 32 50 96
Stage 6 25 48 75 128
Stage 7 65 128 194 288
Stage 8 180 352 530 736
Stage 9 419 832 1,250 1,695
Stage 10 855 1,712 2,570 3,455
Stage 11 1,896 3,792 5,688 7,616
Stage 12 5,326 10,649 16,012 21,330
  • Energy can be extracted from unused Arcane Cores to obtain Arcane Energy.

Enhancing Arcane Core

  • Arcane Core can be enhanced by using Arcane Energy.
  • Enhancing the core will increase the stats received from it and the success rate of enhancement is dependent on the rarity and stage of the core.
  • An Arcane Core can be enhanced up to Stage 12.
Enhancement Success Rate % Arcane Energy Required per Attempt
Normal Rare Epic Unique Legendary
1>2 100.00% 2 4 6 8 15
2>3 90.00% 3 5 8 10 18
3>4 80.00% 3 6 9 12 23
4>5 75.00% 4 8 12 16 30
5>6 50.00% 5 10 15 20 38
6>7 20.00% 10 20 30 40 75
7>8 10.00% 14 28 42 56 105
8>9 6.00% 18 36 54 72 135
9>10 4.00% 22 44 66 88 165
10>11 2.00% 26 52 78 104 195
11>12 0.70% 30 60 90 120 225
  • The Arcane Core's Stats increase as it increases in rank, making it more powerful as you enhance it.
Arcane Cores Stats
All Jobs Main Stat / Secondary Stat / ATT / M.ATT and Main Stat%.
Demon Avenger HP / STR / Attack Power
Xenon All Stats / Attack Power / All Stats%

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BURNING EVENTS

Hyper Burning MAX

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Existing Lv. 200 - 258 character
  • Zero Characters Lv. 200 - 258 and have completed Story Quest Act 2 are now eligible for Hyper Burning MAX.
  • Characters who were newly created during the event period

How to Set Up Hyper Burning MAX Character

  • Click ‘Set as Hyper Burning MAX’ to create your Hyper Burning MAX Character in a Challenger World or Regular World (Interactive Worlds and Heroic Worlds).

Hyper Burning MAX Character Perks

  • 1+4 Level-up
    • Hyper Burning MAX characters can gain 4 extra levels for each level up from Lv. 10 to 260.
      • Levels from Lv. 1-10 will only increase by 1.
    • If you create a Zero character as a Hyper Burning MAX character, you will receive the 1+4 level-up benefit from Lv. 100 to Lv. 260.
  • Level-Up Support rewards are distributed to all Hyper Burning MAX characters
    • You can get all of the following rewards by clicking the ‘START’ button from the Hyper Burning MAX event UI.
    • NOTE:
      • Zero characters cannot use the Frozen Weapon Box and Frozen Secondary Weapon Box within the Legendary Cryptic Chest, or the 15-Star Fafnir Weapon Box within the 15-Star Root Abyss Set Box (Time-Restricted).
      • For existing characters that already have the Eternal Flame Ring, cannot use the coupon.
  • Reach the level achievements as a Hyper Burning MAX character and obtain rewards!
    • You can get an even more enhanced level achievement reward in Challenger World.
    • When an existing character is set as Hyper Burning MAX, you cannot claim the level rewards for levels you already reached.
      • For example, when a Lv. 235 character is set as Hyper Burning MAX, you cannot claim the level rewards for Levels 200 - 235.

Hyper Burning MAX Rewards

Create Character
  • Mysterious Cryptic Chest: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Open to receive:

    • Snail Pet: Untradable, 30-day duration.
  • Legendary Cryptic Chest: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Open to receive:

    • Frozen Hat: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Frozen Cape: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Frozen Suit: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Frozen Weapon Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.

      Open to receive:

      • Frozen Weapon: Untradable, Permanent. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
    • Frozen Secondary Weapon Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.

      Open to receive:

      • Frozen Secondary Weapon: Untradable, Permanent. Req. Lv: 100. Stats will vary based upon your job.
  • Eternal Flame Ring Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Use to receive:

    • Eternal Flame Ring: Untradable.
  • 15-star Root Abyss Set Box (Time-Restricted): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC. Can be opened at Lv. 150.

    Open to receive:

    • Root Abyss Hat: Untradable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
    • Root Abyss Top: Untradable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
    • Root Abyss Bottom: Untradable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
  • Fafnir Weapon Box (Time-Restricted): Untradable, 90-day duration.

    Weapon details:

    • Untradable, 90-day duration. 15-Star Enhanced, 3 Epic Potential lines. Has an Epic Potential. Transfer Hammer and Scissors cannot be applied.
  • Eternal Flame Title Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Use to receive:

    • Eternal Flame Title: Untradable, 60-day stat duration.
Lv. 200 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Vanishing Journey: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Trait Boost Potion: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Vanishing Journey: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Trait Boost Potion: Tradable within world, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Burning Boss Accessory Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.
Lv. 210 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Chu Chu Island: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Chu Chu Island: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • 1-of-3 Event Ring Selector Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Use to choose from the following:

    • Tenebris Expedition Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Glory Guard Ring: Justicar: Untradable, Permanent.
    • Awake Ring: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Event Ring Exclusive Solid Cube (x50): Untradable, 7-day duration.
Lv. 215 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, 7-day duration.
  • Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x100): Untradable, 7-day duration.
Lv. 220 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Lachelein: Untradable, Permanent.
  • AbsoLab Weapon/Dominator Pendant Selection Box: Untradable, 7-day duration.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Lachelein: Untradable, Permanent.
  • AbsoLab Weapon/Dominator Pendant Selection Box: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 225 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Arcana: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Arcana: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC..
  • Miracle Circulator x10 Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC..
Lv. 230 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Lv. 7 Arcane Symbol: Morass: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Hyper Burning Outfit Set Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Use to receive the following:

    • Hyper Burning Hat: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
    • Hyper Burning Outfit: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
    • Hyper Burning Weapon: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Morass: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Hyper Burning Outfit Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.

    Open to receive the following:

    • Hyper Burning Hat: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
    • Hyper Burning Robe: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
    • Hyper Burning Weapon: Untradable, Permanent. 30-day stat duration.
  • Abyss Hunter Ring Coupon: Tradable within world, 7-day duration.
Lv. 235 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol: Esfera Lv. 7: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x150): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Lv. 10 Arcane Symbol: Esfera: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x250): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 240 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Infinite Flame Title Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Infinite Flame Title Coupon: Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 245 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x150): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x250): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 250 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x150): Untradable, 7-day duration.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x250): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 255 Rewards
Interactive and Heroic Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x150): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x20): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Challenger Worlds
  • Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x250): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Experience Nodestone (x40): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Lv. 260 Rewards
  • HYPER BURNING MAX Medal: Untradable, Permanent.
  • Sacred Symbol Selector Coupon (x100): Untradable, expires September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
  • Sacred Symbol: Cernium Lv. 5: Untradable, Permanent.

Hyper Burning Rewards Key Details

  • Level-up rewards can only be claimed once per account. If you delete and recreate the character after claiming the rewards, you will not be able to claim them again.
  • Character creation rewards can be claimed again even if you delete and recreate your Hyper Burning MAX character.
  • Challenger World and Interactive + Heroic rewards for the same level-up condition cannot be claimed at the same time.
  • Arcane Symbol rewards for each region can be claimed after completing the Arcane Symbol acquisition quest for that region.
  • The Sacred Symbol: Cernium Lv. 5 item can be claimed after completing the 'A Divine Power' quest.
  • When using the Symbol Selector Coupon, you can only obtain Symbols for regions where you have completed the Arcane River/Grandis story quests.
  • Existing characters who already have an Eternal Flame Ring cannot obtain a duplicate Eternal Flame Ring from the Eternal Flame Ring Coupon.
  • Zero characters cannot obtain the Frozen Weapon Box, Frozen Secondary Weapon Box, or 15-Star Fafnir Weapon Box (Time-Restricted).
  • Zero characters cannot use AbsoLab Weapons, so they can only claim the Dominator Pendant from the selection rewards upon reaching Lv. 220.
  • If you have moved a Symbol using an Arcane or Sacred Catalyst, you must first stabilize the unstable Symbol before claiming the Lv. 7/10 Arcane Symbol or Lv. 5 Sacred Symbol level-up rewards to ensure they are properly enhanced.
  • The items you get through Burning Boss Accessory Box are permanent and untradable.
  • The Tenebris Expedition Ring and the Awake Ring will be given together with their respective Exclusive Enhancement Scrolls. The given Enhancement Scrolls' duration is 7-days and are untradable.
  • Equipment obtained by using the AbsoLab Weapon/Dominator Pendant Selection Box are permanent and untradable.
  • The items you get when using the Miracle Circulator x10 Coupon have 30-days duration and are untradable.
  • The items you get when using the Hyper Burning Outfit Coupon are permanent and untradable, 30-day stat duration.
  • The items you get when using the Abyss Hunter Ring Coupon are permanent and are Tradable once within same account and world once.
  • The items you get when using the Infinite Flame Title Coupon are permanent and untradable, 60-day stat duration.

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Beyond Burning

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - September 8, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Characters between Lv. 260 - 268 (Lv. 260 - 268 Zero characters and must have completed Story Quest Act 2)

How to Participate

  • Designate a Beyond Burning character from the character selection screen or by selecting ‘Beyond Burning’ event within the Event List.
    • Only 1 Beyond Burning character can be designated per account.
    • Challenger World characters can be Beyond Burning.
  • Once confirmed, your character will receive the Beyond Burning effect.
    • The Beyond Burning effect cannot be removed.
  • Beyond Burning characters gain 1 extra level for each level-up from Lv. 260 to 270.
  • When your Beyond Burning character reaches level milestones, Level Achievement Rewards can be claimed from the Beyond Burning event UI.
    • Rewards can be claimed once per account.
  • When an existing character is set as Beyond Burning, you cannot claim rewards for levels you already reached.
    • Example: When a Lv. 264 character is set as Beyond Burning, the level rewards for Lv. 261 - 263 cannot be claimed.

Beyond Burning Rewards

  • When your Beyond Burning character reaches level milestones, Level Achievement Rewards can be claimed from the Beyond Burning event UI.
    • Rewards can be claimed once per account.
  • When an existing character is set as Beyond Burning, you cannot claim rewards for levels you already reached.
    • Example: When a Lv. 264 character is set as Beyond Burning, the level rewards for Lv. 261 - 263 cannot be claimed.
  • Rewards can be claimed until September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC.
  • Rewards are untradable and can be used until September 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
    • Sol Erda Fragments are untradable and permanent.
Level Reward
261 Sol Erda
262 Sol Erda Fragment (x20)
263 Sol Erda
264 Sol Erda Fragment (x20)
265 Sacred Symbol: Arcus Lv. 5 Coupon
266 Sol Erda (x2)
267 Sol Erda Fragment (x30)
268 Sol Erda (x2)
269 Sol Erda Fragment (x30)
Burning Flame Wings Coupon

Use to receive:

Burning Flame Wings: Untradable, Permanent.

270 Sacred Symbol: Odium Lv. 5 Coupon
Beyond Burning Title Coupon

Use to receive:

Beyond Burning Title: Untradable, Permanent.
Grants the following 60-day durational stats:

  • All Stats +30
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT +30
  • Boss Damage +20%
  • Ignore Defense +20%
  • Max HP & MP +1,500
  • Bonus EXP 20%
  • Arcane Power +100
  • Sacred Power +100

[Update 4:25 PM June 17] The above table initially listed "Sacred Symbol: Arcus Lv. 5 Coupon" as a reward for Lv. 270. This was incorrect, and has been adjustd to correctly say "Sacred Symbol: Odium Lv. 5 Coupon".

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Item Burning Plus

June 17, 2026 (after maintenance) - November 10, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 200 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
  • Completed the ‘A Greater Power’ quest.
  • Characters already participating in another Item Burning event or Item Burning Plus event cannot participate.

How to Participate

  • Select ‘Item Burning Plus’ within the Event List and click ‘Participate’ to claim your Item Burning Box.
  • Use the Item Burning Box to start the Item Burning event and receive a Challenger Equipment Set.
    • The Item Burning event can only be completed once per account.
  • Progress can be viewed by selecting Item Burning in the Event List.
  • There are 8 Stage Missions to complete, each unlocking perks that enhance your Challenger Equipment!

Item Burning Challenger Equipment

  • Receive 8 types of Challenger Equipment corresponding to your job.
    • Challenger Hat
    • Challenger Top
    • Challenger Bottom
    • Challenger Gloves
    • Challenger Shoes
    • Challenger Cape
    • Shoulder Accessory
    • Challenger Weapon
  • When an equipment item levels up, all equipped Challenger Equipment items will be unequipped.
  • Effects will be removed if the Fusion Anvil and Soul Enchanter are used on a Challenger Equipment.
  • Zero characters will not receive a Challenger Weapon and perks will be applied to their currently equipped weapon instead.

Item Burning PLUS Missions

  • Complete Stage Missions by reaching the required level and defeating specific weekly bosses to improve your Challenger Equipment.
    • Defeating a boss in Practice Mode will count as a clear.
    • Defeating a higher difficulty version of a boss counts as completing the mission for the highest listed difficulty of that boss.
  • You can complete the next stage’s mission in advance even if the previous mission hasn’t been completed. However you can only proceed with that stage after completing all previous stages.
Stage Mission Content Interactive World Perks Heroic World Perks
Stage 1
  • Reach Lv. 200
  • Defeat Zakum (Chaos) Solo
  • Bonus Stats increased (Armor + Weapon)
  • Scroll Enhancement value level-up
  • Challenger's Key (x2)
  • Bonus Stats increased (Armor + Weapon)
  • Challenger's Key (x2)
Stage 2
  • Reach Lv. 210
  • Defeat Vellum (Chaos) Solo
  • Level up to 17-Star Force (Armor + Weapon)
  • Grants Armor Bonus Potential (Rare)
  • Grants Armor Bonus Potential (Epic)
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
  • Level up to 17-Star Force (Armor + Weapon)
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
Stage 3
  • Reach Lv. 225
  • Defeat Lotus (Normal) Solo
  • Level up to 18-Star Force (Armor + Weapon)
  • Potential rank up to Unique (Armor + Weapon)
  • Scroll Enhancement value level-up (Armor + Weapon)
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
  • Level up to 18-Star Force (Armor + Weapon)
  • Bonus Stats rank up to Unique (Armor + Weapon)
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
Stage 4
  • Reach Lv. 250
  • Defeat Lucid (Easy) Solo
  • Armor Bonus Potential increased to Epic.
  • Weapon Bonus Potential stats increased.
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
  • Receive +3% Potential stats.
  • Challenger’s Key (x2)
Stage 5
  • Reach Lv. 265
  • Defeat Verus Hilla (Hard) Solo
  • Challenge Crest x600
  • Level up to 19-Star Force (Armor)
  • Bonus Stats rank up to Legendary (Weapon)
Stage 6
  • Reach Lv. 270
  • Defeat Chosen Seren (Normal) Solo
  • Challenge Crest x800
  • Level up to 20-Star Force (Armor)
Stage 7
  • Reach Lv. 275
  • Defeat Kalos the Guardian (Easy) Solo
  • Challenge Crest x1,000
  • Level up to 21-Star Force (Armor)
Stage 8
  • Reach Lv. 280
  • Defeat First Adversary (Easy) Solo
  • Challenge Crest x1,500
  • Level up to 22-Star Force (Armor)

Challenge Crest

  • Certain Stage Missions require Challenge Crests to complete which can be obtained by defeating weekly bosses.
    • Challenge Crest records reset every Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • If you have already claimed Challenge Crests for the week, you will only receive Challenge Crests equal to the difference between the previous boss defeated and the new boss defeated.
Boss Challenge Crest Obtained
Lucid (Hard) 100
Will (Hard) 100
Gloom (Chaos) 100
Guardian Angel Slime (Chaos) 100
Darknell (Hard) 200
Verus Hilla (Hard) 200
Chosen Seren (Normal) 300
Chosen Seren (Hard) 1,000
Kalos the Guardian (Easy) 400
Kalos the Guardian (Normal) 1,400
First Adversary (Easy) 500
Kaling 1,300
First Adversary (Normal) and all bosses of higher difficulty 1,500

Challenger Key and Ignitia Set Effect

  • Challenger Key (x2) can be obtained when completing each of Stage Missions 1 - 4.
  • Use a Challenger Key on any armor or weapon slot to apply an Ignitia Set Effect.
    • The Ignitia Set Effect cannot be applied to Challenger or Eternal sets.
    • Zero Characters: Talk to NPC to apply the Ignitia Set Effect to Lapis and Lazuli or restore the effect if a scroll was used.
Ignitia Set Effect
1-Set
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Ignore Defense: +10%
2-Set
  • All Stats: +20
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Boss Damage: +10%
3-Set
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +20
  • Defense & Magic DEF: +200
  • Ignore Defense: +10%
4-Set
  • Max HP/MP: +2,000
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Boss Damage: +10%
5-Set
  • All Stats: +20
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Ignore Defense: +10%
6-Set
  • Max HP/MP: +30%
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Boss Damage: +10%
7-Set
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +30
  • Critical Damage: +5%
8-Set
  • Attack Power & Magic ATT: +20
  • Boss Damage: +10%

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Burning Express

July 8, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - August 4, 2026 11:59 PM UTC

Requirements

  • Lv. 260 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).

How to Participate

  • Select ‘Burning Express’ within the Event List and click ‘Participate’ to access the event UI.
  • Defeat 1,000 monsters near your level (20 levels above or 20 levels below) and click on the ‘Check-In’ button through the event UI to complete a check-in for the day.
    • Each account can check-in once a day and the record of completed check-in’s are shared between characters within the same account.
    • Defeats only count when in a solo party or not in a party at all.

Burning Express Rewards

  • Receive rewards like Express Booster and Advanced EXP Voucher based on the number of completed check-ins.
    • Express Boosters can only be used in maps that require Sacred Power.
  • For 30,000 Maple Points, purchase the Express Pass to receive additional rewards for each completed check-in
  • Rewards can be claimed until August 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC and can be used until August 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC.
Day Burning Express Reward Express Pass Reward
1 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
2 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
3 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
4 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x10)
5 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
6 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
7 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
8 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
9 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
10 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
11 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x10)
12 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
13 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
14 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
15 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
16 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
17 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
18 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x10)
19 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)
20 Express Booster (x5) Express Booster (x5)
21 Advanced EXP Voucher (x1,000) Express Booster (x5)

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Official source: https://www.nexon.com/maplestory/news/events/41132/challenger-world-and-burning-events