KURO BETA LAUNCH - MAY 17th, 2025

[Kuro]

KURO BETA LAUNCH

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BETA LAUNCH DETAILS

We're thrilled to announce that Kuro Beta officially launched on May 17th at 11 AM Server Time! After an incredibly successful Alpha phase, we're excited to introduce numerous improvements and new features based on your valuable feedback.

New Server Rates: 6/3/3 - We've adjusted the rates to provide a more balanced experience that's still fast-paced but more challenging than Alpha.

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NEW FEATURES

WIDGET SYSTEM
- Displays server time, ping, and FPS in a clean interface
- Toggle autopickup on/off directly from the widget
- This system will be expanded with more addons in future updates!

IMPROVED COMMANDS
- @daily - Track your boss completions for the day/week
- @weeklies - Complete weekly challenges for a 20% EXP boost
- @autopickup - Toggle the automatic item collection system

PERFECT PITCH CHANGES
Perfect Pitch has been removed from Inkwell and is now obtainable exclusively from:
- Expeditions
- Party Quests
- Mob Drops
- Hourly Events

EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS
30% Holy Damage added to:
- Elemental Wand 6
- Elemental Staff 2
- Elemental Staff 4
- Elemental Staff 6
- Elemental Staff 8

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SKILL CHANGES

WARRIOR CHANGES

• Slash Blast - reduced damage at max level 170% → 160%
  
• Rage - reduced watk at max level 25 → 20
  
• Combo Attack - reduced damage at max level 250% → 220%
  
• Advanced Combo Attack - reduced damage at max level 40% → 30%
  
• Brandish - reduced lines by 1 at max level 4 → 3
  
• Holy Charge - reduced damage 180% → 155%
  
• Dragon Blood - reduced damage at max level 30% → 25%
  
• Spear Crusher - reduced damage at max level 315% → 250%
  
• Polearm Crusher - increased mob count to 6, reduced hit count 3 → 1, adjusted damage 220% → 300% at max level
  
• Dragon Fury (Polearm) - reduced damage at max level 315% → 240%
  

MAGE CHANGES

• Meditation - reduced matk 40 → 30 at max level
  
• Fire Arrow - increased mob count +1 at level 11, +1 at level 21, increased damage 110% → 140% at max level
  
• Paralyze - reduced lines, now starts with 2 lines +1 at level 11, +1 at level 21, reduced damage at max level 210% → 150%
  
• Chain Lightning - reduced damage at max level 290% → 200%, reduced lines at max level 4 → 3
  
• Shining Ray - reduced damage at max level 110% → 100%
  
• Angel Ray - reduced damage at max level 300% → 200%
  

ARCHER CHANGES

• Arrow Rain - reduced damage 150% → 140%, adjusted damage scaling
  
• Strafe - reduced 1 line 5 → 4, adjusted damage scaling per level
  
• Concentrate - at max level watk reduced 40 → 30
  
• Bow Expert - increased Watk from 10 → 20
  
• Hurricane - reduced damage 300% → 180% at max level
  
• Arrow Eruption - reduced damage 150% → 140%, adjusted damage scaling
  
• Snipe - no longer executes mobs, Level 1: 71 damage, 4 lines, +2 damage per level, +5 at level 11 and 21, +1 line at levels 11, 21, Level 30: 135 damage, 6 lines, consumes 1 arrow
  

THIEF CHANGES

• Double Stab - adjusted mob count: starts at level 1 hitting 1 mob, +1 at level 7, +1 at level 14 up to 3 mobs hit, damage at max level 140%
  
• Shadow Partner - reduced damage at max level 100% → 80%
  
• Avenger - increased damage scaling, damage at max level 140% → 160%
  
• Triple Throw - reduced 1 line at max level 4 → 3, reduced damage 250% → 180% at max level
  
• Boomerang Step - now hits 4 mobs at level 1, +1 mob hit at level 11, +1 mob hit at level 21
  
• Assassinate - reduced delay, reduced damage 320% → 250% at level 1, 750% → 685% at level 30
  

PIRATE CHANGES

Buccaneer:

• Dragon Strike - reduced 1 line at level 30 6 → 7, reduced damage by 95 at max level 685 → 580, level 1 150 → 130
  
• Snatch - reduced damage 400 → 100 at max level
  
• Demolition - reduced delay time for animation 72 → 60, mob delay 100 → 60
  

Corsair:

• Aerial Strike - removed cooldown, increased mob count by 1 at levels 11, 21
  
• Rapid Fire - reduced damage, 205 → 112 at level 1, 380 → 180 at level 30
  
• Battleship - increased battleship HP
  

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QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

• AUTO LOOT - Automatically pick up items (toggle with @autopickup)
  
• @sellall eq - Quickly sell all equipment items
  
• @aggropot - Aggressively use 2-3 potions at once when needed
  
• Discord Integration - Shows in-game megaphones and events in Discord
  
• Quest Medal System - Complete quests for permanent stat boosts (up to +2500 HP/MP, +100 all stats, +20 Attack/M.Attack)
  
• PQ Level Restrictions - Removed to allow everyone to enjoy party content
  
• Buffs Persistence - All buffs now remain active after relog
  
• Improved Transportation - Enhanced boat/subway access for faster travel
  
• Drop Percentage Display - Added to @wd/@wdf commands
  

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We can't thank you enough for your continued support and feedback during our Alpha phase. Your suggestions and enthusiasm have helped shape KuroMS into something truly special. We look forward to seeing you all in Beta!

Happy Mapling!
~ Kuro