Dragon Nest

[Developer's Comment]

Greetings, heroes!

Hero Skill – Ancient Power was added with the Ancient's Ark update.

Existing Hero Skills were individual skills that could be used after filling a gauge during combat. These were developed with the aim of bringing a new flow to combat.

However, due to difficulties resulting from the long frame rate, camera angles, and filling of the skill gauge, these skills were not used sufficiently in combat at the right moments.

In order to address these difficulties experienced by players, we are presenting the heroes of Dragon Nest with the new Hero Skill called "Ancient Power".

First, we addressed the camera angle and long frame rate issues to prevent disruption of the flow of the battle as much as possible.

Next, we eased the conditions for increasing the Hero Skill Gauge so that it can be used to inflict a mighty blow when necessary.

In addition, we have added new visuals to correspond with this "Ancient's Ark" update.

Please check the patch notes below for a detailed explanation of Hero Skill – Ancient Power.

Thank you!

◆ Hero Skill – Ancient Power

  - The Hero Skill of characters who meet all the set conditions will be changed to the Ancient Power skill.

  - This will enhance the pre-existing Hero Skill after it is learned and it will subsequently no longer be used in its previous form.

  - Set condition: complete the [Ancient Power] Remote Quest after learning the pre-existing Hero Skill.

◆ UI

 - It must have been frustrating that the UI of the pre-existing Hero Skill could not deliver intuitive information in various battlefields where players are active.

   To prevent the same difficulties from being experienced again, we improved the Hero Skill – Ancient Power gauge display UI in a way that matches the Ancient's Ark concept.

◆ Skill Display and Actions

  - In addition, we have changed the display and actions of the skill to address the inconvenience of using the skill in actual game environments and to deliver a better feel during use.

  - We have significantly reduced excessive camera movement and shortened long action frames. However, we maintained the unique specifications of the Hero Skill that allowed players to use it at any time.

◆ Gauge Acquisition

Next, let's discuss gauge acquisition.

  - Hero Skill – Ancient Power can be used by consuming the gauge that is filled by using 5 of the character's main skills.

  - While resolving the inconveniences that made it difficult for certain characters to increase the gauge itself, we also made it so that all characters can acquire gauge points using various skills.

◆ ETC

  - Lastly, let's discuss the newly added Ancient Dragon Jade item, along with the character and skill growth it brings.

  - As Ancient Dragon Jade develops, so too do a character's skills. This makes Ancient Dragon Jade a very helpful item.

  - Please refer to the Ancient Dragon Jade patch notes for more details.