A sweltering, stifling heatwave has descended upon South Korea. Between the blistering sun, the oppressive heat, and the humidity, I am feeling rather worse for wear. Please, do take care of yourselves—try to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, hydrate properly, and get plenty of rest. It seems carrying a parasol has become the latest trend, so perhaps it is time to invest in one.

Perhaps to cool things down, Raven 2 has officially kicked off its summer season. The update brings a dedicated event dungeon, new swimwear outfits, and a Hero-grade familiar. Have you planned your summer getaway yet? If not, start by cooling off at the event stage, 'Island of Greed'. You can worry about the rest later.

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Into the sun-drenched~ Island of Greed we go~

This week's update is squarely focused on the summer festivities. The centerpiece is the event dungeon, 'Island of Greed'. You are granted 30 minutes of daily access, with a reset at 5 AM. Here, you will be hunting monsters to farm 'Treasure Chest of Greed', 'Silver Coin of Greed', and 'Cool & Sweet Watermelon Juice'. The chests contain High-grade and Top-grade summoning scrolls along with crafting materials, while the remaining items are used for buffs and further crafting. The 'Gold Coin of Greed' is also available through these event activities.

You cannot head to a summer resort wearing just anything, can you? Raven 2 has obliged by adding one Rare and one Hero-grade swimwear outfit. The Rare outfit, 'Song Above the Sea', can be claimed simply by logging into Raven 2 during the event period. Navigate to the event page, select the 'Summer Heat Support' tab, and grab the '[Summer of Greed] Heat Support Box'. It includes the aforementioned Gold Coin of Greed, watermelon juice, and dungeon time recharge stones, so do not forget to claim them.

The new familiar, 'Summer Jack', is acquired through event crafting. The cost is 10,000 Silver Coins of Greed and 5 Gold Coins. It boasts seven options, with an 88% EXP bonus, 9% movement speed, and 11 MP recovery—quite a tempting package. I suppose I will have to grind these event currencies diligently.

Furthermore, the same event crafting page allows you to produce Hero-grade crafting pattern fragments, Fragments of the Rifts, and last year’s Rare swimwear outfit, 'Thorn of Desire'. You have five chances to craft 20 fragments of the Hero pattern, enough to attempt one finished product. The Fragments of the Rifts serve as materials for the 'Artifact: Wanderer of Dimensions' mark. The Rare swimwear is not strictly necessary, as it has been obtainable via summoning scrolls for quite some time. It is best viewed as a guaranteed summon opportunity or a chance to acquire 'Shard of the Transcendent (Rare)'.

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Q. I cannot swap my potential

A user known as 'Throwing in the resignation letter' took to the official community after hitting a wall while setting up their potential. They wanted to swap for a specific option, but the feature refused to cooperate. They kindly attached a screenshot to clarify the issue.

The answer to the query lies within the screenshot: the remaining potential swap count is zero. There is a limit to how many times you can change your potential options. Once exhausted, a reset is mandatory. In the comments, 'Resina' suggests trying to set up the potential on a different preset, so do keep that in mind.

Q. Deathbringer or Elementalist, which class is better for a switch?

User 'Deuce' is preparing for the next class change season. Currently, they are playing a 1,600 CP Divine Caster and feel frustrated by the lack of offensive punch. They are considering switching to either the Deathbringer or the Elementalist. They asked for a breakdown of the pros and cons of both classes regarding hunting and PVP.

Users 'Double Punch' and 'Karanishikora' provided the answers. Pay close attention to the detailed review by Double Punch, who has personally cycled through 'Divine Caster → Elementalist → Deathbringer → Divine Caster'. They noted that the Divine Caster offers little beyond high sustainability and the ability to handle high-level hunting grounds. The switch was prompted by the very frustration with offensive output that the original poster mentioned.

Ultimately, the verdict is that the Elementalist offers superior hunting speed and PVP damage. The Deathbringer is similar but falls slightly short. Furthermore, the healing capability of the Deathbringer was underwhelming. Double Punch intends to switch back to the Elementalist during the next cycle. Since it is a comprehensive review, I highly recommend checking the official community post directly.

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Summer Event: Blow away the heat!

Finally, let us look at the Raven 2 summer events. Most of these conclude on July 30th at 4:59 AM. Beyond the heat support already mentioned, there are three other events. First, the 'Summer of Greed 21-Day Special Attendance' rewards you over three weeks with dungeon time recharge stones, two types of buff potions, and a High-grade 11-summon scroll. On the 7th and 21st days, you receive a 'Treasure Chest of Greed', and on the 14th, a 'Summon Box of Greed'.

The schedule is tight, designed to align perfectly with the event window. You must log into Raven 2 every single day to claim the rewards. Remember, the daily reset occurs at 5 AM.

The 'Island of Greed Conquest Mission' is tied to your farming progress on the island. You must defeat a certain number of monsters or spend your Silver Coins of Greed. The ultimate goal is 20,000 monster kills and 20,000 coins spent. The combat portion rewards Gold Coins of Greed, while the coin-spending portion provides watermelon juice. You will need to spend quite some time on the island!

The 'Island of Greed Exploration Mission' is a returning tiered mission. Over seven days, new tasks are unlocked, and completing them all grants 5 Gold Coins of Greed. Rewards for individual tasks include enhancement stones, dungeon recharge stones, and various growth materials. The full list is available in the official community. Some tasks require significant effort, so saving your time and resources until the missions open is a sound strategy. For the record, I failed to check the full schedule and suffered a total disaster. Press F to pay respects. Waaah! (Sobbing)

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