Whether you’re new or returning to Blade & Soul, we have a general guide to get you started with the game. Use this to familiarize yourself with leveling your Hongmoon warrior.
Table of Contents
Growing your character
Dungeon and Challenge System
The most basic growth path is through dungeons. Complete the challenges available daily or weekly to acquire XP and items to grow your character quickly.
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Category |
Characteristics |
Tip |
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Dungeon |
Dungeons are comprised of 3 difficulties: Easy, Normal, and Hard. As the dungeon difficulty increases, more rewards can be obtained. |
The main feature of dungeons is playing with a party. Use the “Cross-Server Lobby” (F8) to find create or join a party for the dungeon you wish to explore. |
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Daily Challenge |
This s unlocked after reaching level 55. Complete 3, 4, 5 Challenges to claim the rewards. |
There may be other players looking to complete Daily Challenges in the Cross-Server Lobby so be sure to check your chat window or in the Cross-Server Lobby. |
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Weekly Challenge |
This s unlocked after reaching level 55. Complete 2, 4, 5, and 6 Challenges to claim the rewards. These Challenges can be completed from the Wednesday after the weekly scheduled maintenance until the next scheduled server maintenance on Wednesdays |
Party recruitment for Weekly Challenge is extremely active after the scheduled maintenance on Wednesday. Windstride to the zone the dungeon or raid is watch the chat for recruitment. |
Heroic Dungeons & Legendary Raids
Dungeons are categorized by grades. In addition to the 4-person Mythical grade dungeon, be sure the try the various dungeons below.
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Category |
Characteristics |
Tip |
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4-player Heroic Dungeon |
Certain accessories can be obtained along with upgrade materials. |
The Forest of Echoes is currently the only 4-player heroic dungeon. |
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6-player Heroic Dungeons |
Certain accessories can be obtained along with upgrade materials. |
Each dungeon has a specific outfit that can be obtained. |
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Solo Heroic Dungeon |
Certain Emblems can be acquired to exchange at NPCs for equipment and accessory items. |
In the Battlegrounds content, you can acquire Tokens to exchange for PvP equipment. |
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12-player Legendary Raids |
Weapons and accessories can be acquired, and raids reset once a week with the exception of the using the appropriate ‘Reset' item. |
The key to success is working with your party and following instructions. Chat for the Zone is often used for recruiting so apply during recruitment or join a clan schedule raids. |
Equipment Info
These are the different types of equipment utilized on your character. Each piece of equipment has its own role.
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Equipment |
Type |
Details |
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Weapon |
Weapon |
Each class has its own unique weapon. A weapon must be equipped to perform skills. |
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Ring |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Ring slot. It has various stats such as Evasion, Mystic, Attack Power, Critical Damage and can enhance certain skills. |
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Earring |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Earring slot. It has stats such as Accuracy, Attack Power, and Critical Damage. |
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Necklace |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Necklace slot. It has stats such as Piercing, Mystic, Attack Power, and Critical Damage. |
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Bracelet |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Bracelet slot. It has stats such as Block and can enhance certain skills. |
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Belt |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Belt slot. It has stats such as Defense and HP, and has a special effect for additional bonuses that can trigger. |
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Gloves |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Glove slot. It has stats such as Critical Damage and Accuracy. |
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Soul Shield |
Soul Shield |
The Soul Shield is your “armor” comprised of 8 fragments used to increase the Skills and Attributes of each class. There are set effects when you equip 3, 5 or 8 of the pieces of the same type of Soul Shield. |
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Mystic Badge |
Badge |
Equipped in the Mystic Badge slot. It enhances the ability of certain skills.
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Soul Badge |
Badge |
Equipped in the Soul Badge slot. It enhances the ability of certain skills.
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Soul |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Soul slot. It has stats such as Attack Power, HP, and Critical Damage. It also has powerful bonuses that can trigger during combat.
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Heart |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Heart slot. It has stats such as HP, Critical, and Attack Power. It also has a chance to trigger a special effect during combat. |
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Pet Aura |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Pet Aura slot. It has stats of HP and Defense. It also has effects that can trigger during combat. |
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Talisman |
Accessory |
Equipped in the Talisman slot. It has stats such as HP and Defense. The Talisman is unique in that you can trigger its special effect when needed. |
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Gems |
Augment |
Socketed onto Weapons. It comes in various types and shapes that have different stats. |
Exploring dungeons and raids
There are different types of content that can be played. Try a solo dungeon or join a heroic dungeon/legendary raid.
Solo Heroic Dungeon
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Dungeon Name |
Entry Requirements |
Recommended Level |
Main Rewards |
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Circle of Sundering |
Complete ‘Act VIII Chapter 20: Restoration’ Epic Quest |
Level 60 HM 16 |
Tranquility Emblem Scarlet Conservatory Mystic Badge Chest
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Den of the Ancients |
Complete ‘Act VIII Chapter 20: Restoration’ Epic Quest |
Level 60 HM 20 |
Alpha Emblem |
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Spectral Shrine |
Complete ‘The Spectral Shrine’ quest |
Level 60 HM 22 |
Mentor Emblem Spectral Emblem Agitator Belt Agitator Earring
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4-player & 6-player Heroic Dungeons
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Dungeon Name |
# of Players |
Entry Requirement |
Recommended Level |
Main Rewards |
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Sandstorm Temple |
6 |
Complete the ‘Eye of the Sandstorm’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sovereign Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Select Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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Brood Chamber |
6 |
Complete the ‘Brooding Over the Prince’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sovereign Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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Cathedra Cliffs |
6 |
Complete ‘The Stolen Stone’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sovereign Core Sanctum Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Scale Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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Stonescale Passage |
6 |
Complete the ‘Stonescale Passage’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sovereign Core Sanctum Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Scale Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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House of Idols |
6 |
Complete ‘The House of Idols’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sanctum Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Scale Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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Thornwind Cavern |
6 |
Complete the ‘Thornwind Cavern’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sanctum Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Scale Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
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Forest of Echoes |
4 |
Complete ‘The Forest of Echoes’ quest |
Level 60 HM 25 |
Sanctum Core Thornbreaker Soul Shield Selection Chests Agitator Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Accessory Selection Chest Ascendant Breakthrough Selection Chest Grand Kumi’s Psyche Scale Fragment Support Chest Scale Support Chest Octagonal Obsidian Octagonal Garnet Ethereal Vial |
12-player Legendary Raids
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Raid Name |
Entry Requirement |
Recommended Level |
Main Rewards |
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Titan Chamber |
Complete the ‘Temple of Succession – Chapter 8: Breaching the Gate’ quest |
Level 60 HM 14 |
Grand Celestial Wings Scarlet Bloom Onyx Scale Fragment |
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Botany Center |
Complete the ‘Temple of Succession – Chapter 8: Breaching the Gate‘ quest |
Level 60 HM 14 |
Celestial Wings Scarlet Bloom Onyx Scale Fragment |
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Hall of the Keeper |
Complete ‘The Emperor’s Tomb – Chapter 5: Stealing the Light’ quest |
Level 60 HM 10 |
Reign Maker Sealed Legendary Gem Hammer Grand Celestial Wings Hive Queen Wings |
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Hall of the Templar |
Complete ‘The Emperor’s Tomb – Chapter 5: Stealing the Light’ |
Level 60 HM 11 |
Sealed Gem Hammer Grand Celestial Wings Hive Queen Wings |
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Silversteel Laboratory |
Complete the ‘Silversteel – Chapter 5: Steel Trap’ quest completed |
Level 60 HM 16 |
Scarlet Bloom Mech Heart Elder Scale Fragment |
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The Steelbreaker |
Complete the ‘Silversteel – Chapter 5: Steel Trap’ quest |
Level 60 HM 22 |
Silversteel Soul Shield Mech Heart Elder Scale Fragment Silversteel Ring Chest – Stage 1 Silversteel Earring Chest – Stage 1 |
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Twisted Serpent Stronghold |
In Progress or Complete the ‘Twisted Serpent Stronghold - Chapter 3: Den of Snakes’ quest |
Level 60 HM 22 |
Shadow Fury Soul Shield Twisted Wheel Twisted Heart Twisted Serpent Stronghold Mystic Badge Chest Twisted Serpent Stronghold Soul Badge Chest Nocturnal Scale Fragment |
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Serpent's Den |
In Progress or Complete the ‘Twisted Serpent Stronghold - Chapter 3: Den of Snakes’ quest |
Level 60 HM 27 |
Shadow Fury Soul Shield Twisted Wheel Twisted Heart Shadow Fury Amulet Chest Twisted Serpent Stronghold Mystic Badge Twisted Serpent Stronghold Soul Badge Luminous Ascension Stone Chests |
Others
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Dungeon Name |
Entry Requirement |
Characteristic |
Main Rewards |
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Koldrak’s Lair |
Level 55+ |
This Epic Challenge Dungeon is only open on certain days and times. The Raid starts when 20 players have gathered. |
Koldrak’s Psyche Smoldering Psyche Gilded Triangular Garnet Grand Dragon Costume Koldrak Pet |
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Heaven's Mandate |
Level 60 HM 14+ Complete ‘Act IV Chapter 36: The Emperor Strikes Back’ Epic Quest |
Can be entered once a day. Orb of Ascension required to summon the Boss. |
Naryu Silver Silver Scale Lesser Demon Spirit Stone |
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Cold Storage |
Level 60 HM 14+ Complete ‘Act IV Chapter 10 – The Games Open’ Epic Quest |
Can be entered once a day. Summon the 2nd Boss with an Orb of Ascension. |
Naryu Silver Frozen Feather Silver Scale Less Demon Spirit Stone |
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Tower of Infinity |
Complete ‘Tower of Infinity Invitation’ quest Requires ‘Tower of Infinity Ticket’ to enter |
Solo dungeon comprised of 100 floors in a 1:1 combat with powerful NPCs. Class Ranking and Overall Rankings available. |
Current Season Tokens |
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Midnight Skypetal Plains |
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This is a 12-player Field Dungeon. Defeat monsters inside the dungeon to summon the Boss. |
Lunar Twilight Plant Lunar Twilight Flower Hongmoon Etching Stone Burnished Hongmoon Etching Stone Searing Hongmoon Etching Stone Exalted Hongmoon Etching Stone Chest |
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Ebon Realm |
Level 60 HM 13+ Complete ‘The Ebon Realm’ quest |
Use ‘auto-combat’ to kill monsters to collect Ebon Blooms. |
Celestial Weapon Incinerator Weapon Grand Celestial Ring Chest Grand Celestial Earrings Chest Gilded Square Gem Chest Grand Celestial Soul Shield Chest Ebon Realm Crystal Chest |
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The Primeweald |
Level 60 HM 13+ Complete ‘Into the Primeweald’ quest |
Use ‘auto-combat’ to kill monsters to collect Tokens |
Fusion Stone Primeweald Pet Gem Chest Prime Pet Gem Chest Moonlight Bracelet – Stage 1 Vindicator Gloves – Stage 1
Fragment Supply Chest |
Becoming Stronger
There are many systems in game that can augment your equipment and attributes. Use these systems to your advantage.
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System |
Details |
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Mythical Enchantment |
Certain Legendary weapons and accessories can be enchanted to Mythical. Mythical equipment can be enchanted up to +20 and each level unlocks bonus attributes. |
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Soul Shield Fusion |
Soul Shields can be fused with other Soul Shields to unlock additional attributes. There are Soul Shield Primers specifically used for Soul Shield fusion.
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Unity, Splendor Stone |
Completing certain quests, Daily Challenges, and Weekly Challenges rewards Reputation that increases your Unity level. The higher the Unity level, the more slots open to equip Splendor Stones. |
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Pet Gem |
Use this type of gem on a Pet Aura to add additional attributes Can be socketed after adding a gem slot on a an Alpha Pet Aura – Stage 1 or higher. |
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Psyche |
There are many types and tiers of Psyches that can augment your equipment. Use the appropriate Psyche to enhance weapons, Soul Shields, and accessories. |
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Compound |
Equip "unused accessories" on the Compound menu to activate their potential and use Etching Stones on the activated Runes to grant attributes. |
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Hongmoon Master Scroll |
An item that can be obtained in various dungeons at low rates. Use to obtain Hongmoon Points. Use Hongmoon Points to obtain various effects in [My Info]. Hongmoon Points are used to boost your attributes. |
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Collections |
For the collector in all of us, collect certain cosmetics and pets to unlock additional attributes. |
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Bonus Attributes Achievements |
Unlock additional attributes for your character by completing the requirements for each Bonus Attributes in Achievements. |