Welcome to the weekly rundown of Seven Knights 2's official community buzz, dubbed 'Gongkeo Weekly'. It's been a rather eventful week, hasn't it? Following the developer livestream, a significant update has landed, bringing with it a new 'Awakening' system, 'Exclusive Equipment', and the much-anticipated hero, Skuld. Naturally, the official lounge has been abuzz with discussions and questions surrounding these additions. We've compiled the week's key community happenings for you.

The Heavenly Guardian 'Skuld' Joins the Fray!

Skuld, the final Heavenly Guardian, has now made her entrance onto the Seven Knights 2 battlefield. This marks the complete appearance of all Heavenly Guardians according to the game's in-game codex. With this, the main story seems poised to accelerate. Skuld's narrative unfolds through the new scenario event, 'The Sorceress Who Spun the Thread and the Twins Who Shared Tomorrow.' The tale of the veiled Skuld is set to be revealed over two weeks, so do keep that in mind.

The new hero progression system, Awakening, has also garnered considerable attention. Alongside Skuld, 'Silvanus' is the first existing hero to receive the honour of Awakening. Discussions are rife about how to obtain the necessary 'Awakening Stones', the Awakening missions, and early impressions from players who have deployed them in the arena. Both heroes are currently making waves in magic-type parties, suggesting this party composition might dominate for a while.

Q. Where can I equip Exclusive Equipment?
A. You first need to unlock the slot through 'Ultimate Enhancement'.

With a substantial number of exclusive equipment pieces added in the update, the official lounge has been flooded with related questions. While adventurers familiar with the original game are navigating it with ease, newcomers have been posting many basic queries, including how to equip them.

To equip exclusive equipment, much like with additional regular equipment slots, you'll need to unlock the slot via Ultimate Enhancement. As you know, weapon and armour equipment slots can be opened one by one by consuming a 6-star hero as material. The exclusive equipment slot requires five 6-star heroes as material. If you've obtained a specific hero's legendary equipment, refer to the material above to unlock the slot first and then equip it.

'1st Anniversary' Costumes on Discount Sale

A special sale for the 1st-anniversary costumes has opened. Following the initial five characters, three new outfits for 'Skuld, Trudy, and Juri' have been released. Arriving a bit later, their flamboyant appearances are certainly eye-catching. A launch discount sale has also begun simultaneously. All three costumes are of Rare grade, and can be purchased at the discounted price of 3,000 Rubies during the event period.

The event runs from the end of the maintenance on May 28th until the start of maintenance on June 11th. Please note that upon the conclusion of the discount event, sales for the 1st Anniversary costumes will also end, so be mindful of the schedule.

All You Need is Passion: 'Kkyukkyu' Guild

The 'Kkyukkyu' guild, operating under the motto 'Growing Together', is recruiting new members after a considerable hiatus. Kkyukkyu is a capable guild, consistently ranking within the top 20-40 in Siege Battles, the top 100 in the Guild War Minor League, and the top 18% in the Lord of Destruction Expedition. This sustained engagement is largely thanks to their systematic tracking of guild members' content participation, which consistently encourages participation.

The current recruitment requirements include achieving over 27 million points in weekly Siege Battles, consuming all 3 tickets per session in Guild Wars, and dealing over 7.5 million cumulative damage to the Destroyer of Worlds. While the conditions might seem slightly challenging compared to their current standing, they reportedly value long-term commitment and passion over sheer scores. If you're looking to grow with Kkyukkyu, don't hesitate to knock on their door.

Skuld, the Third Seat of Prophecy

With the addition of Skuld, the Third Seat of Prophecy, to Seven Knights 2, the Heavenly Guardians have become a complete unit. Simultaneously, the event scenario detailing her story has captured the interest of adventurers. According to information in the codex, she was the mastermind behind the creation of the Heavenly Guardians alongside Freya after enduring a great war in the past.

Having lost her elder sister who saw the past and her second sister who saw the present during the war, she was the only one left with the ability to see the future. She utilized this power to aid Freya. However, despite founding the Heavenly Guardians, she maintained a position as an observer, largely refraining from direct involvement in their affairs. This event scenario appears to hinge on how she becomes involved in the Heavenly Guardians' matters. The wallpaper captures Skuld's expression as she gazes intriguingly into the future.