KURO BETA UPDATE - JULY 19, 2025

[Kuro]

KURO BETA UPDATE - JULY 19, 2025

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MAJOR FEATURES ADDED

Custom Launcher Released

• Automatic Updates - No more manual file downloads or Google Drive issues!
  
• Built-in Settings UI - Modify config.ini directly from the launcher
  
• Fast Downloads - Optimized download speeds for quick updates
  
• File Verification - Automatically checks and repairs corrupted files
  
• Smooth Game Startup - Better game launching experience
  
• Requirement Checker - Ensures you have all necessary components
  
• Say goodbye to Google Drive - you will be missed but you were a pain!
  
• Download at: https://playkuro.com/download
  

Gachapon System Complete Rework

• Two-Tier System:
  
• Silver Tier - Normal gacha with improved rates
  
• Gold Tier - Premium gacha with guaranteed valuable items
  
• Ticket System:
  
• Blue Tickets - Now a global drop, farmable from all mobs
  
• 100 Blue Tickets = 1 Silver Ticket (crafting)
  
• 100 Silver Tickets = 1 Gold Ticket (crafting)
  
• Silver Tickets - Use at regular gachapon machines
  
• Gold Tickets - Guaranteed value pulls (better scrolls, equipment)
  
• New Gacha NPCs - Updated dialogue for easier use
  

New Content

• New Chairs - Multiple new chairs added to KIN, exchangeable for Maple Points
  
• 50+ New Scrolls - Complete scroll overhaul for all equipment types
  
• Pitch Shop Rework - Better rates and new items added
  
• European Language Support - Full support for European characters in-game
  
• Chess Chat - Talk to your opponent during chess matches in widget
  
• Aran CWKPQ - Aran can now participate in CWKPQ as warrior class
  

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QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

• Widget Improvements:
  
• Widget is now moveable - drag anywhere on screen
  
• Chess game chat functionality added
  
• Better connection stability
  
• Expedition Damage Tracking - Re-enabled for all expeditions
  
• Item Trading - 30+ previously untradeable items now tradeable including:
  
• All Mardi Gras Masks
  
• Cookie Belts (all colors)
  
• Lilin's Rings
  
• Pharaoh Belts
  
• Witch's Belts
  
• Various face accessories
  
• Database Website - https://playkuro.com/database - look up items, stats, and drops
  

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NEW SCROLLS ADDED

Earring Scrolls:

• Scroll for Earring for STR - 100%, 60%, 15%
  
• Dark scroll for Earring for STR - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  

Top/Bottom Scrolls:

• Scroll for Topwear for DEX - 100%, 60%, 15%, 10%
  
• Dark scroll for Topwear for DEX - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  
• Scroll for Topwear for INT - 100%, 60%, 15%, 10%
  
• Dark scroll for Topwear for INT - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  
• Scroll for Bottomwear for STR/INT/LUK - 100%, 60%, 15%, 10%
  
• Dark scroll for Bottomwear for STR/INT/LUK - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  

Helmet Scrolls:

• Scroll for Helmet for STR/LUK - 100%, 60%, 15%, 10%
  
• Dark scroll for Helmet for STR/LUK - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  
• Scroll for Helmet for INT - 15%
  

Eye Accessory Scrolls:

• Scroll for Eye Accessory for STR/DEX/LUK - 100%, 60%, 10%
  
• Dark scroll for Eye Accessory for STR/DEX/LUK - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  

Shield/Shoes/Belt Scrolls:

• Scroll for Shield for Weapon Att. - 15% (+3 ATT, +2 STR)
  
• Scroll for Shield for Magic Att. - 60%, 10%, 15%
  
• Dark scroll for Shield for Magic Att. - 70%, 30% (50% destroy rate)
  
• Scroll for Shoes for Magic Att. - 100%, 60%, 10%
  
• Scroll for Belts for Weapon/Magic Att. - 60%, 10%
  

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SKILL CHANGES

ALL CLASSES

• Booster Skills - Duration increased to 300 seconds at max level
  

WARRIORS
Hero:

• Rage - Duration increased 160 → 300 seconds
  
• Combo Attack - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Brandish - Fixed level 26 having 2 lines instead of 3
  

Paladin:

• All Charges - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  

Dark Knight:

• Dragon Blood - Duration increased 160 → 300 seconds
  

MAGES
Fire/Poison:

• Meditation - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Elquines - Duration increased 160 → 300 seconds
  

Ice/Lightning:

• Meditation - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Ifrit - Duration increased 160 → 300 seconds
  

Bishop:

• Bless - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Mystic Door - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Holy Symbol - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Summon Dragon - Duration increased 140 → 300 seconds
  
• Bahamut - Duration increased 160 → 300 seconds
  
• Resurrection - Cooldown decreased 1800 → 600 seconds at max level
  

ARCHERS
Bowmaster:

• Puppet - Duration increased 60 → 90 seconds
  
• Silver Hawk - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Phoenix - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Hamstring - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Concentrate - Duration increased 240 → 300 seconds
  

Marksman:

• Puppet - Duration increased 60 → 90 seconds
  
• Golden Eagle - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Frostprey - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Blind - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  

THIEVES
Night Lord:

• Meso Up - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  
• Shadow Partner - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Shadow Stars - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  

Shadower:

• Haste - Fixed to be 50 speed at max level
  
• Pickpocket - Duration increased 180 → 300 seconds
  
• Meso Guard - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  

PIRATES

• Dash - Duration increased 45 → 60 seconds
  

Buccaneer:

• Demolition - Damage increased 450 → 600 at max level
  

Corsair:

• Battleship Cannon - Damage increased 400 → 425
  
• Battleship Torpedo - Damage increased 780 → 820
  

ARAN

• Combo Drain - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  
• Body Pressure - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  
• Snow Charge - Duration increased 200 → 300 seconds
  
• Smart Knockback - Duration increased 120 → 300 seconds
  
• Combo Barrier - Duration increased 240 → 300 seconds
  

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PITCH SHOP UPDATE
Cash Items:

• Character Name Change - 25 PP
  
• Scissors of Karma - 2 PP
  
• Vicious' Hammer - 1 PP
  
• Vega's Spell (60%) - 1 PP
  

Weapon Scrolls (5 PP each):

• 15% scrolls for all weapon types
  

50% Weapon Scrolls (150 PP each):

• 50% scrolls for all weapon types
  

New Equipment Scrolls:

• Shield ATT/MATT scrolls - 25 PP
  
• Shoes ATT scrolls - 25-75 PP
  
• Belt ATT/MATT scrolls - 50-75 PP
  

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BUG FIXES (JULY 11-18)

• Major lag spike fixes and database optimization
  
• Pet autopot randomly stopping - FIXED
  
• Horntail head preventing potion use - FIXED
  
• Ironman EXP from higher level mobs - FIXED
  
• Cash shop NX display - FIXED
  
• Zakum/HT/Scarga/Pap VP rewards - FIXED
  
• Dragon Stone egg multiple use on HT necklace - FIXED
  
• Dojo lag - FIXED
  
• Duplication bugs - FIXED
  
• Daily rewards - FIXED
  
• Arrows now stack properly
  
• Bullets stack to 5k
  
• CWKPQ daily reset by GMs
  
• Buyback system expanded with more pages
  
• KuroBot improved - whispers answers, no spam
  
• NX NPC reworked with preview system
  

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OTHER UPDATES

• Slow skill reworked - Now deals AOE damage based on current HP (5-15%)
  
• Snow Charge is now a map-wide buff
  
• LHC spawn rates adjusted
  
• T-1337 beginner shop removed
  
• HTPQ can now be soloed
  
• Expedroll command fixed
  
• RLGL event - Flash added to banned skills
  
• Neo City boss respawn fixed
  
• Minecraft server online
  
• Removed numerous obsolete scrolls from drop tables
  
• EXP penalty applies correctly for AFK leechers
  
• Dragon Forest II spawn rate tripled
  
• Simon Says expanded with more commands
  
• New cash weapons added to NX NPC
  

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Thank you all for your continued support! The new launcher is a massive step forward for Kuro - expect more frequent updates and a smoother experience overall.

Download the new launcher: https://playkuro.com/download

Happy Mapling!
~ Kuro