Season 2: Masquerade

Season 2 Introduction: The Masquerade Beckons

TL;DR:

• New Guardian! Summon Cindos, a Legendary Guardian who switches from a lifesteal Tank in the front row to a team-buffing Damage dealer in the back row.
• Masquerade Passes: The Masquerade Pass and Bundle offer incredible resources, packed with Summoning Stones, Gold, a Core Guardian, and exclusive Masquerade Skins. There’s even a Mythril Contract for you T8 gear hunters.
• Valor Season 2: Max-level players can earn powerful stat boosts and coveted Contracts through 50 levels of Valor Season 2. We’ve even included new titles and frames to collect!
• Exclusive Leaderboard Rewards: Compete in updated game modes for a chance to win limited-time seasonal cosmetic vouchers, and 3 one of a kind avatar frames!

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Guardians, prepare yourselves! A new Seasonal event has arrived, bringing with it a wave of strategic depth, incredible passes, and exclusive rewards. This season is all about duality, versatility, and unlocking new potential for your roster.

At the heart of the season is the launch of a powerful new Legendary Guardian, Cindos, a unique warrior who changes his combat style based on your strategic needs. This duality allows Cindos to adapt to your needs as a warrior or a ranger, giving you more options.  Alongside this formidable new ally, we’re introducing the Masquerade Pass and Bundle, packed with valuable resources to power up your collection. Furthermore, your skills will be tested like never before with new Game Mode modifiers and exclusive leaderboard rewards up for grabs. Do we see some Masquerade exclusive skins?

This season is designed to offer something for every type of player, from collectors and strategists to competitive leaders. Dive into the details below and get ready to enhance your Guardian experience.

Cindos: A Spotlight on the Shape-Shifting Sentinel

Meet Cindos, the latest Legendary Guardian to join the fray. This formidable warrior is a master of adaptation, capable of shifting between a relentless melee bruiser and a powerful ranged support based on his position on the battlefield. This unparalleled versatility makes Cindos a cornerstone for any strategic team composition.

Guardian Skills 

Cindos' kit is defined by its ultimate ability, Battle Roar, which dictates his mode and enhances its other skills.

• Ultimate: Battle Roar
  
  • Passive Effect:
    
    • Melee Mode (Front Row): Attack reduced by 10%, gains 60% lifesteal.
    • Ranged Mode (Back Row): Attack increased by 25%, Defense reduced by 25%.
  • Active Effect:
    
    • Melee Mode: Unleashes a battle roar, increasing Cindos' ATK, Lifesteal, and Attack Speed by 50% for 5 seconds. (Duration increases with skill level: Lv.2: 6s, Lv.3: 7s, Lv.4: 8s).
    • Ranged Mode: Unleashes a battle roar, increasing all allies' ATK, DEF, and Movement Speed by 30% for 5 seconds. (Duration increases with skill level: Lv.2: 6s, Lv.3: 7s, Lv.4: 8s).
  • Exclusive Gear Effect: Duration of Battle Roar increased by 50%.

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• Skill 1: Flame Shield (Cooldown: 16s, Casts 4s after battle starts)
  
  • Melee Mode: Applies a Flame Shield to self, dealing 40% of ATK as physical damage per second to enemies within 3 meters, and disarming affected targets for 7 seconds.
  • Ranged Mode: Applies a Flame Shield to the frontmost ally Guardian on the battlefield, dealing 40% of Attack as magic damage per second to enemies within 3 meters, and silencing affected targets for 7 seconds.
  • Skill Level Upgrade Path: Lv.2: 50% dmg, Lv.3: 60% dmg, Lv.4: 70% dmg, Lv.5: 80% dmg.
  • Exclusive Gear Effect: Duration of Flame Shield increased by 50%.

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• Skill 2: Blood Mark (Cooldown: 16s, Casts after 12s in combat)
  
  • Melee Mode: Marks the nearest target with Blood Mark. Attacks on the marked target restore the attacker's HP, with the restore amount equal to 95% of Cindos' ATK, lasting 6 seconds.
  • Ranged Mode: Marks the nearest target with Blood Mark. The marked target loses additional HP when attacked, with the loss amount equal to 95% of Cindos' ATK, lasting 6 seconds.
  • Skill Level Upgrade Path: Lv.2: 105% of ATK, Lv.3: 115% of ATK, Lv.4: 125% of ATK, Lv.5: 135% of ATK.
  • Exclusive Gear Effect: Duration of Blood Mark increased by 50%.

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• Passive: Focused Rage
  
  • Each attack on a target grants Focused Rage. Each stack of Focused Rage increases Final Damage by 1% and Final Damage Reduction by 1%, stacking up to 5 times. Reaching 5 stacks triggers Berserk Mode, increasing ATK by 20% and Crit by 20%. Switching targets clears all buffs.
  • Skill Level Upgrade Path: Lv.2: 2% per stack, Lv.3: 3% per stack, Lv.4: 4% per stack, Lv.5: 5% per stack.
  • Exclusive Gear Effect: Under Berserk mode, ATK and Crit Rate increased by 30% (up from 20%).

Cindos is a powerhouse designed for long-duration battles and defensive counterattacks. His ability to fulfill either the frontline tank or backline damage/support role provides immense strategic flexibility. He pairs exceptionally well with heroes like Cyrus, Theodore, and Kaori. Cindos’ legendary Gear can also be found in the Masquerade FREE Pass! Simply complete the quests and you’ll earn your way to his legendary gear!

Masquerade Pass and Bundle: Resource Galore

This season, we’re offering three ways to supercharge your progress and claim exclusive items. The Passes require you to complete tasks to progress and earn rewards, while the Bundle provides instant rewards and includes access to both Passes.

Highlights:

• Free Pass: Everyone gets the crucial Cindos Legendary Exclusive Equipment just by playing.
• Premium Pass: The value is incredible, offering a massive infusion of Summoning Stones (60), Gold (10M), a Core 1 Legendary Guardian, and the stunning "Salve" Masquerade Skin.
• Bundle: The ultimate package. For one price, you get both Passes PLUS instant access to resources and skins including 120 Summoning Stones, 30 Calling Crystals, and the exclusive "Lia" Masquerade Skin. This is the most efficient way to gather resources to summon and ascend Cindos. There’s even a Mythril Contract for you T8 gear crafters!

Game Mode Modifiers - Claim Exclusive Leaderboard Rewards

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The competition heats up this season with new modifiers applied to our core game modes. Prove your mastery and secure a top rank on the leaderboards to earn exclusive seasonal rewards.

• Arena (Top 1-3 Rewards):
  
  • Top player will be rewarded with the Keeper of Secrets 1/1 frame!
  • All top-three contenders will be awarded the Seasonal Helia Chroma Voucher.
• Endless (Top 1-3 Rewards):
  
  • Top player will be rewarded with the Moonlit Trickster 1/1 frame!
  • The top three players will also be awarded the Seasonal Helia Chroma Voucher.
• Boss Rush (Top 1 Reward):
  
  • Top player will be rewarded with the Debutante 1/1 frame!

Now is the time to strategize, summon, and dominate. Welcome to Season 2

Valor Season 2 - Mythril Contracts, Avatar Frames, Titles, and MORE BUFFS!

For seasoned Commanders who have reached the pinnacle of power, a new challenge awaits. Valor Season 2 launches alongside the Masquerade event, offering 50 new levels of progression and power for max-level players.

Convert your hard-earned resources into seasonal buffs, significantly enhancing your Guardian's capabilities. By consuming resources like Gold, Rubies, Valor Keys, XP Scrolls, and Wisdom Dust, you can advance through the Valor levels, each granting a stackable stat increase to HP, DEF, or ATK. Major milestones at levels 10, 20, 30, and 50 also award powerful Special Stat Rewards, boosting your overall effectiveness even further.

The crown jewels of this season's rewards are the coveted Tier 8 Equipment Contracts, 2 awarded at Levels 25 and 2 more at 50! There’s also the Knight of Cinder frame. Cinder Master and Cinder Squire frame!

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