IRONMAN MODE - THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
What is Ironman Mode?
Ironman Mode is the ultimate self-sufficient challenge in KuroMS. As an Ironman, you must earn everything yourself without relying on other players or the economy. It's a test of dedication, skill, and perseverance!
Ironman Types
Regular Ironman
Hardcore Ironman
Group Ironman (NEW!)
Core Rules & Restrictions
What You CANNOT Do:
What You CAN Do:
Group Ironman Special Rules
Creating/Joining a Group
Group Features
Automatic Leadership Transfer
Group Commands
Account-Wide Features
Monster Ring
Quest Medal
Storage & Cash Shop
Getting Started
How to Become Ironman
Removing Ironman Status
Tips for Success
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I remove Ironman status?
A: Yes, but only before level 150 and it's permanent! Talk to the Ironman NPC to remove it. You'll lose your medal and rankings.
Q: Can I trade with other Ironman players?
A: Solo ironman cannot trade with ANYONE. Group ironman can only share items with their group members.
Q: What happens if I die as Hardcore Ironman?
A: You're demoted to Regular Ironman. You keep playing but lose the Hardcore medal.
Q: Can I leave my ironman group?
A: Yes, you'll return to solo ironman status. If you're still under level 150, you can even create or join a different group!
Q: What happens if I'm the last member in my group?
A: You can choose to disband the group and return to solo ironman status.
Q: Can I do Party Quests?
A: Yes! You can party and do PQs. You just can't trade or pick up non-party drops (unless they're from group members).
Q: Do I get any benefits?
A: The prestige! Ironman medals show your dedication. Plus, the satisfaction of earning everything yourself.
Q: Can my ironman character access my regular character's items?
A: No, there's complete separation between ironman and regular characters.
Q: How do group rankings work?
A: Groups are ranked by their average level. Work together to climb the leaderboards!
The Ironman Spirit
Ironman Mode isn't just about restrictions - it's about proving you can succeed through your own efforts. Every level gained, every boss defeated, and every item earned represents YOUR achievement.
Whether you're Regular, Hardcore, or Group Ironman, wearing that Ironman Medal shows the entire server that you've chosen the path of self-reliance and dedication.
For Group Ironman players, it's about teamwork within constraints - proving that a small, dedicated team can overcome any challenge together.
Good luck, Ironman! May your journey be challenging but rewarding!
Happy Mapling!
~ Kuro
What is Ironman Mode?
Ironman Mode is the ultimate self-sufficient challenge in KuroMS. As an Ironman, you must earn everything yourself without relying on other players or the economy. It's a test of dedication, skill, and perseverance!
Ironman Types
Regular Ironman
- Standard ironman experience with all restrictions
- Can die without losing ironman status
- Wear the Ironman Medal as proof of your dedication
Hardcore Ironman
- All regular ironman restrictions PLUS
- One death = demotion to Regular Ironman
- Wear the Hardcore Ironman Medal for ultimate bragging rights
- The ultimate challenge for the most dedicated players
Group Ironman (NEW!)
- Form a group with up to 6 ironman players
- Share items and mesos ONLY with your group members
- Wear the Group Ironman Medal to show your team spirit
- Perfect for friends who want to take on the ironman challenge together
- Members can leave the group and return to solo ironman status
Core Rules & Restrictions
What You CANNOT Do:
- No Trading - Cannot trade with any players (except group members in Group Ironman)
- No Free Market - Cannot use FM shops or mushroom houses
- No Item Pickup - Cannot pick up items dropped by non-party members (except group members)
- No Regular Storage - Cannot access regular character storage
- No Regular Cash Shop - Cannot access regular character cash shop items
What You CAN Do:
- Party Play - Join parties and expeditions
- Party Drops - Pick up items from monsters killed by party members
- Ironman Storage - Share storage with your other ironman characters
- Ironman Cash Shop - Share cash items with your other ironman characters
- NPC Shops - Buy and sell from NPCs normally
- Quests - Complete all quests and get rewards
- Group Sharing (Group Ironman only) - Share everything with group members
Group Ironman Special Rules
Creating/Joining a Group
- Must be level 2 or below to create or join a group
- Groups can have up to 6 members maximum
- Group names must be unique
- Members can leave groups and return to solo ironman if desired
Group Features
- Shared Drops - Pick up any items dropped by group members
- Shared Mesos - Party meso sharing works only with group members
- Group Storage - Separate from solo ironman storage
- Group Rankings - Compete as a team on the leaderboards (ranked by average level)
- Leadership System - Group leaders can:
- Invite new members (who are level 2 or below)
- Pass leadership to another member
- Change the group name
- Cannot kick members (members must leave voluntarily)
- Invite new members (who are level 2 or below)
Automatic Leadership Transfer
- If the leader is offline for 14+ days, leadership automatically transfers
- Goes to the most recently active member
- Ensures groups stay active even if the leader takes a break
Group Commands
- @ironmangroup - View your group info, members, and stats
- Talk to the Ironman NPC for all group management options
Account-Wide Features
Monster Ring
- Fully account-wide - ALL characters share the same Monster Book progress
- Regular AND Ironman characters contribute to the same Monster Book
- Your ironman kills help your regular characters and vice versa
- Stats scale based on your account's total monster collection
Quest Medal
- Separated by mode:
- Regular characters share quest progress with each other
- Ironman characters share quest progress with each other
- But they DON'T share between modes
- Example: If you have 300 quests on regular and 100 on ironman, you get different medals
Storage & Cash Shop
- Ironman Storage - Shared between all YOUR ironman characters
- Group Ironman Storage - Separate storage for group ironman (not shared with solo)
- Regular Storage - Shared between all YOUR regular characters
- These are completely separate - no items can cross between them
- NX balance is account-wide but items are separated by mode
Getting Started
How to Become Ironman
- Create a new character
- Before level 3, talk to the Ironman Mode NPC - At the start, DO NOT MISS SASUKE
- Choose between Regular, Hardcore, or Group Ironman
- For Group Ironman: Create a new group or get invited to an existing one
Removing Ironman Status
- Can only remove ironman status before level 150
- Talk to the Ironman NPC to remove it
- This is PERMANENT - you'll lose your medal and rankings
- You can never become ironman again on that character
Tips for Success
- Plan Ahead - You can't buy equipment from other players
- Join Parties - Bossing with others is still allowed and recommended
- Save Everything - Every potion and equipment piece matters
- Use Storage Wisely - Share resources between your ironman alts
- Use @ironman - Command to track your progress and stats
- For Groups - Coordinate with your team and share resources efficiently
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I remove Ironman status?
A: Yes, but only before level 150 and it's permanent! Talk to the Ironman NPC to remove it. You'll lose your medal and rankings.
Q: Can I trade with other Ironman players?
A: Solo ironman cannot trade with ANYONE. Group ironman can only share items with their group members.
Q: What happens if I die as Hardcore Ironman?
A: You're demoted to Regular Ironman. You keep playing but lose the Hardcore medal.
Q: Can I leave my ironman group?
A: Yes, you'll return to solo ironman status. If you're still under level 150, you can even create or join a different group!
Q: What happens if I'm the last member in my group?
A: You can choose to disband the group and return to solo ironman status.
Q: Can I do Party Quests?
A: Yes! You can party and do PQs. You just can't trade or pick up non-party drops (unless they're from group members).
Q: Do I get any benefits?
A: The prestige! Ironman medals show your dedication. Plus, the satisfaction of earning everything yourself.
Q: Can my ironman character access my regular character's items?
A: No, there's complete separation between ironman and regular characters.
Q: How do group rankings work?
A: Groups are ranked by their average level. Work together to climb the leaderboards!
The Ironman Spirit
Ironman Mode isn't just about restrictions - it's about proving you can succeed through your own efforts. Every level gained, every boss defeated, and every item earned represents YOUR achievement.
Whether you're Regular, Hardcore, or Group Ironman, wearing that Ironman Medal shows the entire server that you've chosen the path of self-reliance and dedication.
For Group Ironman players, it's about teamwork within constraints - proving that a small, dedicated team can overcome any challenge together.
Good luck, Ironman! May your journey be challenging but rewarding!
Happy Mapling!
~ Kuro