Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions (hereinafter Arthdal Chronicles) has introduced 'Awakening', a system that makes mounts and spirits even more formidable. The impact has sent the combat power of mid-to-high-ranking players skyrocketing. Thanks to this, the wandering boss in the Black Night 4th Archipelago has been defeated, and rumors are swirling among the community that only the final boss, Shubek, remains. Furthermore, a series of awakening-related events have kicked off, sparking plenty of questions in the forums. Check out the details below.

Arthdal Dispatch

Challenge of Awakening

The 4th stage of the Challenge of Awakening event began on August 20th. Players simply need to complete missions such as crafting items, spending honorary coins, synthesizing spirits and mounts, and enhancing accessories. Completing every mission rewards you with 2 tokens of 'Summon Token: Awakening'. By finishing the missions for weeks 1 through 4, you can collect a total of 24 tokens. These tokens can be exchanged at the 'Summon Ticket Awakening Shop' for various items like Hero-grade spirits, mounts, Dream Stones, and weapon skins. Keep an eye on the schedule so you don't miss out on the rewards.

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Awakening options only apply when equipped

With mounts and spirits becoming significantly more powerful through 'Awakening', player combat power has climbed to new heights. Naturally, everyone is rushing to invest in this system, and with any new feature comes a flurry of questions. A common query floating around is: 'Do awakening options only apply when equipped?'

The answer is half-right and half-wrong. Awakened mounts and spirits provide both active effects when equipped and permanent stat boosts through the collection. The former activates only while equipped, while the latter scales according to the level and grade of your awakening. To enjoy the full suite of benefits, you really do need to equip the specific mount or spirit. In short, investing in Awakening is the only way to boost your collection, mounts, and spirits simultaneously.

You get tokens even if Legendary synthesis fails

The 'Token of Awakening' introduced alongside the new system is granted every time you acquire a mount or spirit of Rare grade or higher. This applies whether you get them through the Awakening Summon shop, or via successful or failed synthesis.

Therefore, if you fail a synthesis using four Hero-grade items, you essentially receive 20 'Hero Awakening Tokens' as if you had obtained a new Hero item. Conversely, if you succeed, you get 20 Legendary Awakening Tokens for acquiring a Legendary-grade item. The same logic applies when aiming for the highest Mythic grade. If you're a player who enjoys the gamble of synthesis, keep this mechanic in mind.

Arthdal Issue Snap

Ranker combat power surges due to Awakening

As mentioned, the Awakening system has had a massive impact on player combat power. It isn't just the top tier; mid-tier rankers have seen a significant boost as well. Notably, top-ranked contenders across all servers, such as 'Hoit-hyeong' from Isodnyeong Server 2 and 'Paeakjil' from Yunseul Server 2, have officially surpassed the 160,000 mark.

Empowered by these upgrades, players are now navigating the Black Night 4th Archipelago with ease. Word is that the wandering boss Grom has recently been taken down. Now, only the 4th Archipelago boss, Shubek, remains. Of course, the recommended combat power required to tackle Shubek is still out of reach for most, and even the top-tier rankers struggle to survive the encounter. However, given the current upward trend in combat power, a victory announcement seems imminent. Who will be the first alliance across all servers to conquer Shubek? The community is watching closely.