17.2.1 Era of New Powers
A major update has been installed on the server, featuring extensive changes to game content and skill balance adjustments.
You can find the full list of changes in this article.
According to countless legends, the origins of this tower remain shrouded in mystery. Some believe it was built by the gods in a single day to demonstrate their power and grandeur to humanity. Others claim it was a demonic citadel constructed to invade the world of men, only to be abandoned and forgotten after the demons were defeated in the Great War. The most widely accepted tale is tied to the Demon Morroc. When the demon descended upon the lands of mankind, the swordsman Thanatos stood against him. Their battle raged for ten days and nights until Thanatos emerged victorious and sealed the demon within the southern deserts of Rune-Midgard. To honor the hero’s sacrifice, a great tower was erected and named Thanatos Tower, a symbol of courage and self-sacrifice. Years later, the Rekenber Corporation hired the Zonda expedition team to reclaim and utilize the tower for research purposes. Unaware of the dangers hidden within, the team began construction work, but soon encountered inexplicable phenomena and suffered catastrophic losses. The project was ultimately abandoned, leaving the tower to decay once more. Now its halls are overrun with monsters manifestations of an ancient evil. To contain the threat, brave adventurers are being recruited to cleanse the tower and uncover its dark secrets.
Entrance to Thanatos Tower
Entrance NPC: Tower Guide /navi hu_fild01 140/163
Through him, players can enter Thanatos Tower.
The first entry fee is 5,000 Zeny. However, after signing a contract with the Rekenber Corporation inside the tower, all subsequent entries will cost only 3,000 Zeny.
Contract with the Rekenber Corporation
Ditze Rafa /navi tha_t01 149/78 is a representative of the Rekenber Corporation, the organization conducting large-scale research within the mysterious Thanatos Tower.
To gain access to the tower’s upper floors, players must sign an official cooperation contract with the corporation. Speak with the receptionist on the 1st floor of Thanatos Tower and agree to the terms.
After signing the contract, you will receive the following benefits:
- Access to the upper floors of Thanatos Tower.
- Reduced entrance fees.
- Official status as a Rekenber mercenary, allowing you to accept special assignments.
Accessing the Upper Floors of Thanatos Tower
To travel between the tower’s floors, players may either use the traditional portal system or speak with Rie Knize /navi tha_t01 140/78, a friendly employee of the Rekenber Corporation who operates a specialized lift service.
Service Cost: 1,000 Zeny
Floor Restrictions:
- Floors 7 and 8 are available only to players with Base Level 95 or higher.
- Floor 9 and above require Base Level 180 or higher.
Other Changes to Thanatos Tower
1. Shy Blade /navi tha_t02 231/161, who is responsible for access verification, can now allow any player to enter the 3rd floor regardless of party size or composition. To gain access to the upper floors of Thanatos Tower, players must sign a contract with Ditze Rafa /navi tha_t01 149/78.
2. All quests related to summoning Thanatos have been removed from the game.
3. Movement between floors is now handled directly through portals, without requiring completion of the original questline.
4. Several monsters on the floors of Thanatos Tower have been relocated, while others have been replaced with new monsters.
New Monsters on the Floors of Thanatos Tower
| Thanatos Tower Floor | Monsters |
| 9th Floor | Book of Death Crow Baron Crow Duke Elder Void Mimic |
| 10th Floor | Book of Death Elder Empathizer Happiness Giver Void Mimic |
| 11th Floor | Book of Death Empathizer Happiness Giver Pray Giver Smile Giver Horror of Thanatos Resentment of Thanatos Void Mimic |
| 12th Floor | Book of Death Anger of Thanatos Horror of Thanatos Regret of Thanatos Resentment of Thanatos |
Accessory Enchantment
Thamil /navi tha_t01 135/83 specializes in enchanting and enhancing accessories from the Sin and Light series.
You can visit her to enhance rings and necklaces obtained from the Memory of Thanatos Memorial Dungeon.
- Enchantments can be applied to the 3rd and 4th slots either randomly or by selecting a specific slot.
- The required materials and cost vary depending on the selected enchantment method.
- If you are dissatisfied with the result, the current enchantment can be removed and attempted again.
Equipment Exchange & Purchase
Little Roby /navi tha_t01 139/83 is the young and energetic assistant of the Thanatos research team. She is responsible for exchanging trophies and materials obtained within Thanatos Tower.
Bring her the items you discover during your exploration, and she will gladly offer useful equipment and supplies in return.
New Quests Available from Solice
Starting NPC: Solice /navi tha_t01 161/78
Solice and Jay are researchers from the Sage Society of Juno who arrived at Thanatos Tower to investigate the unusual lifeforms inhabiting its upper floors.
Players who have reached Base Level 180 can accept investigation requests for the 9th - 12th floors of Thanatos Tower.
| Floor | Objective | Reward |
| 9th Floor Investigation |
Defeat 20 Crow Baron and 20 Crow Duke. (Optional) Collect 10 |
31151220 Base EXP andм 21805854 Job EXP
|
| 10th Floor Investigation | Defeat 15 Void Mimic, 15 Book of Death and 15 Старейшина. (Optional) Collect 10  Fragment of Despair. |
34770420 Base EXP and 24339294 Job EXP
|
| 11th Floor Investigation | Defeat 15 Empathizer, 15 Happiness Giver, 15 Ангел МолитвыPray Giver and 15 Smile Giver. (Optional) Collect 10  Fragment of Hatred. |
45811170 Base EXP andи 32067819 Job EXP
22905585 Base EXP and 16033910 Job EXP |
| 12th Floor Investigation | Defeat 10 Anger of Thanatos, Horror of Thanatos, Resentment of Thanatos and Regret of Thanatos. (Optional) Collect 10  Fragment of Agony. |
30736590 базового и 21515613 Job EXP
15368295 Base EXP and 10757807 Job EXP |
Thanatos Tower - Memorial Dungeon
Requirements: Base Level 180 or higher, and completion of the contract with Ditze Rafa.
Between the 6th and 7th floors of Thanatos Tower, you can find Loomin at /navi thana_step 154/367, investigating unstable flows of magical energy. He is searching for adventurers willing to assist in the exploration of a mysterious area known as the Memory of Thanatos - a special zone tied to ancient events of the past.
Speak with him to gain access to this realm and uncover its secrets.
[For full dungeon details, please refer to our guide.]
Other Changes
1. A merchant specializing in the trade and exchange of Madogear-related items has expanded their inventory. The following items are now available for purchase:
Mado Emergency Gear, 
Mado Strengthening Suit.
2. Equipment from certain Memorial Dungeons and special field areas can now also be obtained directly from monsters. Previously, all such items could only be acquired using materials dropped within those dungeons. Now, players have a chance to obtain them through combat. Additionally, Illusion weapons of Level 4 may now drop with higher random enchantment values than those achievable through standard stone enchanting.
3. Dark Machine TX100 for applying guaranteed enchantments have been added. The selection of possible enchantments available from Dark Mind has also been expanded.
4. The effects of certain enchants and equipment items have been adjusted.
| Item | Before Changes | After Changes |
 Temporal Crystal (LUK) (LV 3) |
Critical damage +6% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. | Critical damage +9% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. |
| Temporal Crystal (LUK) (LV 2) |
Critical damage +4% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. | Critical damage +6% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. |
| Temporal Crystal (LUK) (LV 1) |
Critical damage +2% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. | Critical damage +3% for every 2 refine levels of the headgear. |
 Bear's Power |
Transforms the user into a Bigfoot monster. | No longer transforms the user into a Bigfoot monster. |
| Speed Of Light |
When dealing physical damage, has a chance to activate the following effect for 5 seconds: - Attack Speed +100% |
When dealing physical damage, has a chance to activate Speed of Light Enchantment for 5 seconds: - AGI +200 - Consumes 50 SP every second - Removes 300 SP when the equipment is unequipped |
| Muscle Fool |
When receiving physical damage, has a chance to activate the following effect for 5 seconds: - DEF +1000 - Physical weapon damage -50% - Magic damage -50% |
When receiving physical damage, has a chance to activate Guardian Enchantment for 5 seconds: - VIT +200 - Consumes 50 SP every second - Removes 300 SP when the equipment is unequipped |
 Old Driver Band (Yellow) [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Arm Cannon] damage +5%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Arm Cannon] damage +15%. |
 Old Maestro Song's Hat [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Severe Rainstorm] damage +5%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Severe Rainstorm] damage +15%. |
 Old Magic Stone Hat [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Soul Expansion] damage +5%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Soul Expansion] damage +15%. |
 Old Dying Swan [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Severe Rainstorm] damage +5%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Severe Rainstorm] damage +15%. |
 Old Bone Circlet [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Cross Impact] damage +10%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Cross Impact] damage +15%. |
 Old Casket of Protection [1] |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Overbrand] damage +5%. |
For each 2 refine Lv: [Overbrand] damage +15%. |
5. New Game Settings InterfaceThe in-game settings system has been updated. Previously, graphics and sound settings were separated into different menus, but they are now unified into a single Game Settings window (accessible via the Esc menu) with two categories: Standard and Advanced.
Standard Settings
The Standard Settings tab allows players to:
- select the interface theme;
- adjust visual effects;
- customize controls;
- change BGM and sound effect volume;
- view and configure command shortcuts.
The Advanced Settings tab provides greater control over graphics and performance options, including:
- DirectX selection;
- graphics card selection (for systems with multiple GPUs);
- screen resolution and display mode settings;
- texture quality adjustment;
- additional advanced configuration options.
Skill Rebalance
As part of this update, adjustments were made to several skills in order to improve overall balance and gameplay ex