The Year of 2008 is significant in the Chinese New Year Calendar. This is because the number “8” in Chinese sounds similar to another Chinese word which means "prosper" or "wealth" .
With Chinese New Year descending upon the residents of Granado Espada, Idge the Battlesmith shares in the festive mood by issuing a +8 Enhancement Challenge to celebrate the incoming Chinese New Year of ’08!
She has provided a secret recipe that enables certain specified +8 weapons and armor to become upgraded to Level 100 weapons and armor! (Please refer below for the conversion formula and necessary recipe ingredients)
+8 Weapon/Armor + Weapon Synthesis Recipe Ingredients = Lvl 100 Weapon/Armor
E.g. +8 Valkyrie’s Spirit + 1 Barrack Slot + 5 Hrin’s Ampule + 1 Hrin’s Potion + 10 Soul Crystal + + 50 Progressive Soul Fillers + 10 Triumph Fillers + 1 Lucifer’s Wing à [Sword] The Grim-wraith
This challenge is valid for the month of February (1 February 2008 - 29 February 2008) and is ONLY valid for the first 20 people who submit a ticket here.
Weapon Synthesis Conversion Formula
+8 Valkyrie’s Spirit (Lvl 72 Sword) à [Sword] The Grim-wraith
+8 Phrase D’Armes (Lvl 72 Rapier) à [Rapier] Grim-wight
+8 Captain’s Sabre (Lvl 72 Sabre) à [Sabre] Vampiric Edge
+8 Balmung (Lvl 68 Great Sword) à [Great Sword] Daemon Slayer
+8 Corseca (Lvl 68 Polearm) à [Polearm] Gigantic Poleaxe
+8 Dirk (Lvl 72 Dagger) à [Dagger] Assassin Dagger
+8 Poignard (Lvl 72 main-guage) à [Main-Gauche] Sword Breaker
+8 Knuckle (Lvl 72 Knuckle) à [Knuckle] Carbon Knuckle
+8 The Gaiters of wind (Lvl 72 Gaiters) à [Gaiters] Carbon Gaiters
+8 Cross Guard ( Lvl 68 shield ) à [Shield] The Grim-shout
+8 .38 Cal.Sharpes Rifle (Lvl 72 Rifle) à [Rifle] The Black Dragon
+8 Twin Barrel Pistol (Lvl 72 Pistol) à [Pistol] Desert Storm
+8 Rod of Darkness (Lvl 72 Rod) à [Rod] Elite Moonstone Rod
+8 Staff of the Simurgh (Lvl 72 Staff) à [Staff] Elite Staff of Gnosis
+8 Bracelet of the Salamander (Lvl 72 Bracelet) à [Bracelet of Fire] Bracelet of Behemoth
+8 Bracelet of the Yeti (Lvl 72 Bracelet) à [Bracelet of Ice] Bracelet of Leviathan
+8 Bracelet of Sylphide (Lvl 72 Bracelet) à [Bracelet of Lightning] Bracelet of Ziz
Weapon Synthesis Recipe Ingredients
1 Barrack Slot
5 Hrin’s Ampule
1 Hrin’s Potion
10 Soul Crystal
50 Progressive Soul Fillers
10 Triumph Fillers
1 Lucifer’s Wing
Armor Synthesis Conversion Formula:
+8 Field Plate Mail (Lvl 72 Armor) 210k à LeBlanc (Fighter/Scout)
+8 Graciegote (Lvl 72 Armor) 168k à LeBlanc (Musketeer / Wizard)
+8 Robe of Sylph (Lvl 72 Armor) 126k à LeBlanc
Armor Synthesis Recipe Ingredients
1 Barrack Slot
5 Hrin’s Ampule
1 Hrin’s Potion
10 Soul Crystal
50 Progressive Soul Fillers
10 Truimph Fillers
1 Devil Wings
1 Ebony School Look Costume(Desired Class)
Event FAQ
1. Can I use any +8 weapon or armor to upgrade to a Level 100 Weapon?
No. The only +8 weapons and armors accepted are the following:
+8 Valkyrie’s Spirit (Lvl 72 Sword)
+8 Phrase D’Armes (Lvl 72 Rapier)
+8 Captain’s Sabre (Lvl 72 Sabre)
+8 Balmung (Lvl 68 Great Sword)
+8 Corseca (Lvl 68 Polearm)
+8 Dirk (Lvl 72 Dagger)
+8 Poignard (Lvl 72 main-guage)
+8 Knuckle (Lvl 72 Knuckle)
+8 The Gaiters of wind (Lvl 72 Gaiters)
+8 Cross Guard ( Lvl 68 shield )
+8 .38 Cal.Sharpes Rifle (Lvl 72 Rifle)
+8 Twin Barrel Pistol (Lvl 72 Pistol)
+8 Rod of Darkness (Lvl 72 Rod)
+8 Staff of the Simurgh (Lvl 72 Staff)
+8 Bracelet of the Salamander (Lvl 72 Bracelet)
+8 Bracelet of the Yeti (Lvl 72 Bracelet)
+8 Bracelet of Sylphide (Lvl 72 Bracelet)
+8 Field Plate Mail (Lvl 72 Armor)
+8 Graciegote (Lvl 72 Armor)
+8 Robe of Sylph (Lvl 72 Armor)
2. Where can I purchase these armor and weapons from?
They can be purchased from the Equipment Merchant, Lorch or Karjalainen at the City of Auch.
3. Where can I purchase the recipe synthesis ingredients from?
They can be purchased via Premium Item Merchant or Market Manager (while stocks last).
4. How do I submit my recipe ingredients and my +8 weapon or armor?
Submit a ticket here, stating the +8 weapon or armor you own, as well as the recipe ingredients that are in your inventory. The [GM]s will then check to make sure that the information you have submitted is correct.
5. What happens if I make a falsified report?
The boy who cried wolf will be disqualified for the remaining time of this contest.
6. What will happen to the recipe ingredients and my +8 weapon/armor after I have received the Level 100 weapon/armor?
They will be removed from your inventory.
7. Is there a limited number of times that an exchange can be made?
Each account is limited to only one exchange.
8. Which is of higher priority - the time of the submitted ticket or the time when my item is enhanced to +8?
Sequence is based on the ticket submission time.
9. How do I win the contest?
The first 20 people across all 5 servers to submit the ticket and who have the necessary +8 weapon/armor and recipe ingredients will win the contest.
10. Who can take part in this contest?
Anyone can take part.
*Disclaimer: Mechanics may be subject to change, according to circumstances