Based on community feedback and our continuous effort to balance and improve gameplay, we have implemented the following changes:

Shields

• Shields are now shared between Defenders and Fighters.
• Shields will still have the same weapon restrictions as they currently have.
• Improved stats across all the new shields compared to current offhands and existing shields for these classes.
• Slot configuration:
  • Level 80 and 60 Shields: 6 slots
  • Level 30 Shields: 5 slots
  • Level 15 Shields: 4 slots
• Shields will support all GM services such as GM Recreation, Doubler, Boost, and Max, except for GM Recreation of HP/MP/SP.
• Recreation limits for shields
  • Recreation on 4 stats
    • PvP 80: 80/40/40/40
    • PvP 60: 26/13/13/13
    • PvP 30: 12/6/6/6
    • PvP 15: 8/4/4/4

Offhands

• Medallions will be used by Defenders and Fighters.
• The rest of the offhands will continue being single-class.
• Offhands will still not have weapon restrictions.
• Stats will remain as currently set, with a change for Priests where MP is converted to HP.
• Offhands will only allow the GM Recreation Exchanger service; none of the other GM services will be available.
• Recreation for offhands will be limited to 3 stats with the following maximum values:
  • PvP 80: 60
  • PvP 60: 18
  • PvP 30: 8
  • PvP 15: 4
• Slot configuration:
  • Level 80 and 60 Offhands: 4 slots
  • Level 30 Offhands: 3 slots
  • Level 15 Offhands: 2 slots

Crafting and Monster Adjustments

• The number of items required to craft shields and offhands has been reduced.
• Chaotic Squares will now drop in all Desert Spa.
• A new kill quest has been added to earn Mystic Iron Bars.
• The number of offhand and bracelet monsters in Desert Spa level 80 maps has been increased, providing more chances for loot.

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• GM Exchanger Service:
  • We fixed an issue with the GM Exchanger service not working for certain pets, such as the Aegisaur.
• Recreation Fixes:
  • Corrected the recreation values for Loki and Thor level 1 wings. They will now be recreable with 3 stats, and the maximum stat value will be 4. Players who have already recreated these wings with incorrect values should submit a ticket to have the issue fixed.

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We keep reviewing player feedback regarding class balance and have made the following changes:

Ranger

• Double-Down
  • Increased added damage across all levels:
    • Level 11: 83 to 350
    • Level 21: 294 to 620
    • Level 32: 515 to 1200
    • Level 41: 726 to 1800
    • Level 51: 947 to 2300
    • Level 61: 1256 to 2655
    • Level 71: 1565 to 3100
• Eviscerate
  • Increased added damage across all levels:
    • Level 18: 41 to 218
    • Level 28: 147 to 790
    • Level 38: 258 to 1221
    • Level 48: 363 to 1723
    • Level 58: 475 to 2237
    • Level 68: 628 to 3100
    • Level 78: 781 to 3900
• Death Touch
  • Reduced cooldown times:
    • Level 15: 90s to 80s
    • Level 30: 90s to 70s
    • Level 60: 90s to 60s
    • Level 80: 90s to 50s
• Hex
  • Level adjustments:
    • Level 15: Provide 50 LUC
    • Level 30: Provide 150 LUC
    • Level 60: Provide 250 LUC
    • Level 80: Provide 450 LUC
• Mental Storm
  • Increased duration of lure effect by 1 second on all levels.

Fighter

• Deadly Strike:
  • Adjusted description for clarity.
• Bastard Swing:
  • Adjusted description for clarity.

Archer

• Rapid Shot:
  • Adjusted description for clarity.

Priest

• Spirit Surge:
  • Buff duration increased to 30 minutes.

Pagan

• Death Touch:
  • Consolidated to a single level

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All skills, stat, and teleportation points will be reset due to these adjustments. All players will be relocated to Boltagate upon login.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We hope these changes enhance your gaming experience in Shaiya!