Vindictus Launches Major "CHEER UP" Event with New Rewards and System Updates

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Originally launched in 2010, Vindictus is known for its fast-paced, physics-driven combat and darker fantasy setting. The game has maintained a steady community thanks to regular updates and events like this, which aim to reward long-term commitment while lowering barriers for new players. Fun fact: Vindictus is also one of the only MMORPGs to be built using Valve's source engine.

CHEER UP Event Highlights

From now until July 8, players can take part in several limited-time activities and earn rewards by completing event battles and daily s. Major event features include:

  • “CHEER UP! Growth Coupons” can be exchanged for items such as:
    • +12 Enchant & Power Infused Box (Orna Weapons/Armor)
    • Restorative Enhancement Runes for 100% success upgrades to +13 and +14
    • Uaithne Crystal Box
  • Participation in the “CHEER UP! Hero Event” grants additional items, including:
    • Mysterious Shard Grade 3
    • Sealed Power Fragment Box [AS]
    • Airtight Ancient Title Destiny Box [AS]
  • Daily rewards for 30 minutes or more include:
    • Cosmetic accessories like Cat Mask Outfit Destiny Box [AS]
    • Permanent Inner Armor
    • Permanent Hair
    • Selectable Outfit Destiny Box [AS]
  • The “Clodagh’s Fashionista” event introduces new limited-time cosmetics.
  • Players above level 70 get boosted progression:
    • 1.5x EXP
    • 2x crafting skill mastery and speed
  • Special events for Redeemers & Ein Lacher with:
    • +1 Hit tolerance in Ein Lacher
    • Bonus stats
  • Weekly limited outfit items on first , offering more options for character customization.

Quality of Life and System Updates

Alongside the event, a June 17 update brings several player-requested improvements aimed at modernizing and streamlining the Vindictus experience:

  • New “Auto Equip Best Gear” function to automatically optimize character loadouts.
  • Buff and debuff UI separation for easier status tracking.
  • “Replay Story” option to revisit completed story content.
  • Redeemer difficulty adjustments:
    • Increased max potion use from 20 to 50
    • Resurrection cooldown cut from 480 seconds to 30 seconds
    • “Sea of Reflection” Redeemers battle: Neit appears once instead of three times, and t attacks from Neamhain and Neit are no longer fatal
  • Improved raid battle patterns for “Ragnahim,” “Enok,” “Irusan,” “Emmett,” “Bres,” and “Spinos.”
  • New Bond Skill for “Sou & Sanyaa,” unlocked at the [Destined] level: “Destined: Black Raven, White Swan.”
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Further reading: Official website