[GUIDE] Groggy System & Bosses AoE

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Dear Shiltzians,

Ready up for the first BIG Update of 2025?
Let's meet the brand-new Groggy System and AoE for Bosses among other great features!

CONTENTS

• I. AoE for Bosses
• II. Groggy System
• III. Groggy-related Skills
• IV. Single-Party Buff
• V. Auto-Attack
• VI. Shortcuts

I. AoE for Bosses

High-level dungeon bosses now show where their skills will hit! Watch for highlighted zones before they strike.
→These are the skill's Area of Effect (AoE):

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• Bosses now show skill attack areas (AoEs).
• Highlighted AoE zones appear before skills land.
• AoE zone shapes vary by boss/skill: They may be shaped as small/big circles, squares, rectangles, among many other shapes!
• Use AoEs to dodge and survive!

Exclusive to Samael's Fortress of Madness and Boma's Powder Keg! Prepare for the ultimate test of skill and reaction!

II. Groggy System

Remember the Boss Status Bar for Samael's Fortress of Madness and Boma's Powder Keg?...
They're now also available for Waterway Dungeon, Einhorn Dungeon, and Sage's Tower Another Bosses too!

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And there's more!
We've added a Groggy System to these dungeons, giving you a new way to strategically weaken bosses.
Here's how it works:

• The Groggy System introduces a new bar called the Groggy Gauge. By attacking with specific skills, you and your party can fill this gauge.
• When the gauge is full, the boss enters a weakened "Groggy" state for a short time – less than 10 seconds.
• During this time, the boss's status bar will turn gray, and they'll suffer penalties.
• These penalties vary depending on the boss. You'll see some of the most likely penalties displayed below the gauge, such as reduced attack power, reduced defense, slower attack speed, or even being unable to move.
• However, be aware that bosses might suffer other nerfs as well!

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To Consider

• Attack with specific skills to fill the Groggy Gauge.
• More players using those skills = faster filling!
• When full, the boss enters a weakened 'Groggy' state.
• Groggy state: Status bar turns gray, boss gets nerfed (e.g., reduced attack, defense, speed, movement, etc).
• Groggy state lasts less than 10 seconds.
• Gauge empties after Groggy ends.
• Each time you fill the Groggy Gauge on a boss, it takes longer to fill it again.

III. Groggy-related Skills

Recall the specific skills we mentioned earlier that fill the Groggy Gauge?
Here's a complete list of the skills that can trigger this effect:

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To Consider

• Only these skills (per job) can fill the Groggy Gauge.
• Using these skills strategically is key to weakening bosses and surviving the challenging encounters in Samael's Fortress of Madness, Boma's Powder Keg, Waterway Dungeon, Einhorn Dungeon, and Sage's Tower Another!

IV. Single-Party Buff

Going solo in Alcanez, Waterway, or Sage's Tower just got a whole lot sweeter! We're introducing a Single-Party Buff to give lone adventurers an edge.
That's right! If you brave these dungeons alone, you'll automatically receive a boost to your stats! Check out what awaits you:

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To Consider

→ Now, before you rush off to become a legendary lone wolf, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you get that sweet buff:

• True Solo: This buff only applies if you enter the dungeon as a true solo player.
• Party Formation: If you team up with even one other person before entering, the buff won't activate. The party must originate as a single-member party.
• So, choose your path wisely – will you forge your legend alone, or with friends by your side?

V. Auto-Attack

Hunting bales just got a whole lot smoother!
We're introducing enhanced Auto-Attack and handy Shortcuts to make your adventures even more efficient. Here's how it works:

→ Targeting: Click on a bale to target it. A red arrow will appear above its head. Your character will automatically run towards it and attack.
→ Auto-Attack Mechanic (Ctrl+TAB): Press Ctrl+TAB to cycle through different Auto-Attack modes:

• Red (Default): Standard behavior – manual targeting.
• Yellow (Auto-Target - Bale): After defeating a bale, the character automatically targets the nearest bale to the defeated bale.
• Green (Auto-Target - Player): After defeating a bale, the character automatically targets the nearest bale to the player.
• Resume Movement (W Key): If you've targeted a bale (red arrow) but stopped moving, press 'W' to resume your journey towards it.

These new features will streamline your hunts and let you focus on what matters most – racking up those experience points!

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To Consider

• New Game Mechanic: Auto-Attack is a brand-new in-game mechanic available to everyone! It helps you target and attack bales more efficiently. It does not include an automatic loot of items dropped from bales when used.
• Auto Hunting Potions: These are special items with their own user interface. Besides automatically looting items dropped by bales, they offer other benefits to enhance your hunting experience.
• Exclusive Use: Auto-Attack and Auto Hunting Potions cannot be used at the same time.
• Cooldown: If an Auto Hunting Potion is active, you must wait for its effect to end before using the Auto-Attack mechanic.
• NOTE: It is suggested not to combine both Auto Attack and Auto Hunting features as it may lead to miss picking up items from the ground from bales.

VI. Shortcuts

Want to take even more control of your adventures?
We've supercharged our Shortcut system to give you ultimate flexibility! Now, customizing your controls is easier than ever:

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• Clear and Customize: Just like clearing a text field, you can now erase existing shortcut keybinds by simply pressing backspace! This frees you up to assign any letter key you want.
• Confirm and Conquer: Once you've personalized your shortcuts, don't forget to click Confirm to lock in your changes and get ready to dominate!

With these enhanced Shortcut options, you'll be able to tailor your controls perfectly to your playstyle. Get ready to unleash your full potential!

So there you have it, Shiltzians!
From AoE indicators to the Groggy System, solo buffs, and enhanced controls, these updates are all about giving you more power and strategy in your hands.
Now get out there, explore those dungeons, and show us what you've got!

Love Seal!
Seal B.O.D Team^^