Look, let's be honest, it is time for another Weekly Forum Highlight of SKRB. Developer Notes Vol. 44 dropped on the official lounge on September 9th, and following the recent massive update...The development team addressed various pain points raised by the community. They shared their thoughts on gold acquisition issues, lobby info checks, and guild war battle times, while teasing that the adventurers' feedback would be reflected.We have rounded up the related issues and this week's official community news right here in this Weekly Forum Highlight.

Developer Notes Vol. 44 Unveiled

Given that the scale of the recent update was larger than usual, the adventurers have been buzzing with all sorts of discussions. In particular, the gold acquisition issue became the absolute talk of the town. Streamlining adventure content reduced gold farming efficiency, while gold sinks multiplied—a recipe for disaster. Just as adventurers were desperately seeking a way out, Developer Notes Vol. 44 arrived. The development team kicked things off by admitting they were well aware of the issue, making gold acquisition the very first topic of discussion.

To cut straight to the chase, the September 17 update will significantly buff gold acquisition. The unexpected variable for the development team this time was the new Abyss Raid content. Adventurers had to boost their combat power to claim clear rewards, burning through currency in record time. The team simply failed to expand gold supply sources to match this pace.

In the upcoming update, the development team will adjust adventure farming to yield the same level of gold as before, and the newly added 'Gold Boxes' will drop just like before to ensure players walk away with a heftier sum overall. Additionally,They also announced a massive buff to Gold Dungeon rewards. But wait, that is not all. They promised to expand benefits by refunding extra gold matching the number of tickets spent since the September 3 update. On top of that, various events and gold-earning methods are in the pipeline to lift the heavy financial burden off the adventurers' shoulders. If you are curious about other improvements like guild war timing adjustments, feel free to visit the SKRB official lounge developer notes board.

Q. How many dusts do you get when enhancement fails?
A. You get 10, 40, and 120 dusts respectively in the order of 4 to 6-star items.

The Adventurer's Path rewards have become quite the hot topic post-update. Among them, the 'Ancient Enhancement Talisman', which boosts fixed enhancement rates by a whopping 40%, is immensely popular. Thanks to this, plenty of adventurers have tried their hand at enhancing legendary accessories. While everyone hopes for a clean success, fortunes varied wildly depending on sheer luck.

Naturally, adventurers who tasted the bitter pill of failure receive 'Enhancement Dust', and collecting 240 of them allows you to craft the 'Safe Enhancement Talisman' for a guaranteed success. The amount of dust you get upon failure depends on the tier of the ring used as material. If you want to hoard exactly 240 dusts without waste, your enhancement attempts require a bit of tactical planning.

Naturally, some curious adventurer asked about the exact dust counts for 4 to 6-star rings. It is 10 for 4-star, 40 for 5-star, and 120 for 6-star items. In short, if you fail the enhancement of a 6-star legendary accessory twice, you can use the Safe Enhancement Talisman on the third try for a guaranteed win.

If you keep forgetting the dust yield, just recall the number of accessories needed to craft an 'X-Star Legendary Accessory Box'. For instance, crafting a '5-star Legendary Accessory Box' requires four 4-star legendary accessories, and failing a 5-star enhancement rewards you with exactly 40 dusts—the equivalent of four 4-star items. While you usually have to experience failures firsthand to learn the exact math, it is handy to know you can deduce it from legendary accessory crafting recipes.

Tips for 'New Adventurer's First Steps'

A fresh corner has popped up on the SKRB official lounge event board, namely the '[SKRB New Adventurer's First Steps] Tips' board. This is a dedicated event board linked with the recently overhauled Adventurer's Path and streamlined content. Running from September 3 until September 23 at 17:59, it is a space to share useful Tips that will help rookies find their footing. The development team will select adventurers who share solid strategies during this period and hand out special rewards.

There are some spicy rewards on the line, too. One 'BEST OF BEST' winner per region will bag a '5-star Legendary Accessory Selection Box' and 30,000 rubies. Three 'BEST' winners per region will receive a '4-star Legendary Accessory Selection Box' and 20,000 rubies, while five 'GREAT' winners per region will getA '4-star Legendary Accessory Selection Box' and 10,000 rubies. The selection criteria will factor in post content, buff counts, view counts, and comments, all hand-picked and announced by CM May. Do not forget to drop your UID in a secret comment when posting to ensure you actually receive your prize.

The Major-Leaning 'Mining' Guild

With the guild war season drawing to a close, many guilds are already gearing up for the next one. The 'Mining' guild, currently clinging tightly to the Major League, has launched a final recruitment drive. Despite being short by just one member and holding strong at 185th place, the guild has serious grit. Having secured a respectable 9 wins and 9 losses, they are widely expected to retain their Major League status.

The beauty of the Mining guild is that their entry requirements are surprisingly relaxed given their ranking. They prefer adventurers who are well-versed in Major League guild wars, require at least 4 defense team setups, and simply ask that members diligently participate in daily content. Even their PvE content is solid enough to comfortably maintain the top 10% to 15% in the Advent Expedition, guaranteeing decent rewards just for showing up. If you are prepping for the next guild war season or feel like the Major League playstyle suits you, give the Mining guild a knock.You will not regret it.

Overwhelming Versatility, The Final Shrine Maiden 'Hayeon'

The newcomer Hayeon is making waves that cannot be ignored. Upon joining SKRB, Hayeon recorded a staggering 98.3% pick rate according to Meca Ranking metrics. This marks the highest pick rate in Meca Ranking history, comfortably shattering the old record set back during the heyday of Platon, which peaked at just over 90%. Hayeon has now etched an astonishing new benchmark. Ironically, both heroes happen to be Support types, which is quite amusing. Even if the PvP arena meta completely flips upside down, Support trends just keep coming back around.

Alongside dominance in the arena, Hayeon holds a massive presence in the main storyline. Hayeon's ultimate sacrifice seals the Dark Rift, finally fulfilling the long-cherished dream of the Night Elves. Since there is no longer any need to stand watch over that rift, Hayeon has earned the fitting moniker of 'The Final Shrine Maiden'.The background wallpaper captures a standing illustration showcasing Hayeon's rock-solid determination etched across the face.