A Tespia patch has been released, containing the Dual Blade and Cannon Shooter changes which we were hinted towards yesterday, as well as a new theme dungeon! That’s basically it for this patch, other than events.

It seems that they’re not making any changes to the creation of these two jobs (for now at least) and are going straight into skill changes.

Dual Blade

1st Job (Dual Blade)

Sharp Slash: effect and icon have been renewed

effect and icon have been renewed Dark Sight: you can now use Flash Jump while in Dark Sight, using Flash Jump will not cancel Dark Sight

you can now use Flash Jump while in Dark Sight, using Flash Jump will not cancel Dark Sight Flash Jump: existing Double Jump effect has been increased to Triple Jump (this means you can now use Flash Jump up to 2 times while in the air)

1st Job+ (Semi Dualer)

Tornado Spin: now if linked with Flying Assaulter, monsters will be pushed forward properly

2nd Job (Dualer)

Karma: Karma’s attack buff will now stack with other attack buffs

2nd Job+ (Dual Master)

Flash Bang: now any monsters affected by Flash Bang will take 10% increased damage from all of Dual Blader’s skills

3rd Job (Slasher)

NEW! Attack up to 6 enemies for 175% damage 3 times while rising into the air. This skill can be linked with level 10+ Flying Assaulter to create a quick and seamless attack. (max level: 20)

Bloody Storm: delay has been increased, effect and icon have been renewed

4th Job (Dual Blader)

Blade Fury: range has been increased, delay has been decreased, effect and icon have been renewed

Phantom Blow: range has been increased, effect and icon have been renewed

Dummy Effect: you will no longer have to stand still to use this skill, Dummy Effect no longer cancels Mirror Imaging, Dummy Effect’s health has been decreased from 20000 to 19000, in addition to existing effects when Dummy Effect is destroyed Shadow Evasion will instantly activate (when fighting powerful bosses, installing Dummy Effect will be useful to dodge powerful attacks)

you will no longer have to stand still to use this skill, Dummy Effect no longer cancels Mirror Imaging, Dummy Effect’s health has been decreased from 20000 to 19000, in addition to existing effects when Dummy Effect is destroyed Shadow Evasion will instantly activate (when fighting powerful bosses, installing Dummy Effect will be useful to dodge powerful attacks) Final Cut: distance moved when this skill is used has been increased greatly

Sudden Raid: number of hits has been increased from 1 to 3

Hyper

Hidden Blade: in addition to existing effects, Hidden Blade now gives 10% total damage

in addition to existing effects, Hidden Blade now gives 10% total damage NEW! Blade Fury’s damage is increased by 20%. [required level: 155]

Blade Fury’s damage is increased by 20%. [required level: 155] NEW! Blade Fury’s defense ignored is increased. [required level: 177]

Blade Fury’s defense ignored is increased. [required level: 177] NEW! Blade Fury’s number of monsters hit is increased by 2. [required level: 195]

Blade Fury’s number of monsters hit is increased by 2. [required level: 195] REMOVED!

REMOVED!

REMOVED!

Cannon Shooter

1st Job (Pirate)

NEW! While in the air, press jump to jump once more. This skill can be used during Cannon Jump. (max level: 5)

Cannon Splasher: number of monsters hit has been increased from 3 to 6

Gigantic Backstep: you can now use this skill during Cannon Jump, max level has been decreased to 10

2nd Job (Cannon Shooter)

Slug Shot: effect and icon have been renewed

Third Job (Cannon Blaster)

NEW! Launch a cannon ball at up to 10 enemies in front of you, dealing 180% damage 3 times. The cannon ball will go through them without exploding but will mark them with a ‘Gunpowder’ debuff. Debuffed monsters will take 200% damage every second for 20 seconds and will take 20% increased damage from all of Cannon Shooter’s skills. There is a cooldown of 10 seconds. (max level: 20)

Cannon Spike: damage has been increased from 220% to 240%, delay has been increased, effect and icon have been renewed

Cannon Jump: this skill can now be activated by pressing ↑ + jump while in the air, distance moved has been increased, during this skill you can use Monkey Push or Gigantic Backstep, you can use this skill after Monkey Push, effect has been renewed

Shooter’s Counterattack: you no longer wield your cannon when this skill activates, this skill’s activation will no longer interrupt movements, damage has been increased from 160% to 200%, effect and icon have been renewed

you no longer wield your cannon when this skill activates, this skill’s activation will no longer interrupt movements, damage has been increased from 160% to 200%, effect and icon have been renewed REMOVED!

Fourth Job (Cannon Master)

Cannon Bazooka: effect and icon have been renewed

Cannon Buster: range has been increased, damage has been increased from 415% to 600%, delay has been increased, in addition to existing effects Cannon Buster now ignores 20% of an enemy’s defense, effect and icon have been renewed

range has been increased, damage has been increased from 415% to 600%, delay has been increased, in addition to existing effects Cannon Buster now ignores 20% of an enemy’s defense, effect and icon have been renewed Overburning Cannon: damage boost has been increased from 40% to 50%

Maple Warrior: effect has been renewed

Hyper

Rolling Cannon Rainbow: this skill has been changed from a keydown to an installation, meaning Cannon Shooter can now move around and attack after placing it

Thanks to Locked of Southperry for skill animations!

A new theme dungeon called the Dimensional Library has been added! I think it is for around level 100~115. You can access it through the Dimensional Mirror in any town. It’s a really interesting idea, and will definitely be something you should check out if you like MapleStory’s story!

Dimensional Library will be presented in 3 different episodes. Become the main character as you progress through important events that transpired in the past! Kid Cygnus and Lilin, too cute~!

EP1: White Mage

EP2: How to Become an Empress

EP3: Black Witch

The White Mage… could this be the Black Mage before he cast away his light?

If you’re not familiar with the Luminous story, there was an organization called Aurora which protected the light. Black Mage was the creator of this but he grew too greedy and his light became what is now Luminous.

Even Dunamis and Eleanor the Black Witch (I thought Nexon forgot about her, haha) appear! And yes, that’s the Fairy Queen Ephenia! I think I heard something about her waiting for the White Mage but he never came… leading to what she is now.

The last one is someone new called Master Omen. He looks very Black Mage-y.

After completing all three episodes, you can talk to Thales to receive the Intellectual Pendant (3 to all stats, 1 attack and magic attack, 3 slots, untradeable, lvl 100) along with a time-limited Pendant Slot Expansion.

There’s also three different medals that you’ll get while doing this quest line. After each episode, you’ll get one. In order, they’re the Chaser of the White Mage (4 to all stats, 160 HP and MP), Empress Maker (4 to all stats, 160 HP and MP), and the Hobby of Reading Books (4 to all stats, 1 attack and magic attack, 175 HP and MP).