IDOLA Weekly Vol.44

October 8th, 2019

Shannon Pickup Gacha

A new character named Shannon has been introduced to IDOLA! She’s a Water Element Shooter, and she can inflict enemies with the [Sleepy] status effect! Along with her, the iconic Dragon Slayer is a pickup weapon symbol!

Gacha Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 15th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Pickup Character
Shannon
Neutral | Shooter | Cetus

 

Pickup Weapon Symbol
Dragon Slayer
Increase damage to Fire attribute enemies by 15 (24)%. ※Chaos Only

※ Value in () is the value at LV.10

 

Mini Step-up Gacha: Shannon

What a twist! With the release of Shannon, a “Mini Step-Up” gacha is here!

In a Step-Up gacha, you get can get discounted 10 pulls, bonus items, and guaranteed pulls depending on what step you’re on. In this Mini step-up gacha, you start at Step 1, and move up steps when you pull from the gacha. Once you reach Step 3 and pull, you’ll be sent back to Step 1.

In this Gacha, you’re guaranteed to pull Shannon on Step 3.

※ You can only use Star Diamonds to pull from this gacha.

Gacha Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 15th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Pickup Character
Shannon
Neutral | Shooter | Cetus

 

Pickup Weapon Symbol
Dragon Slayer
Increase damage to Fire attribute enemies by 15 (24)%. ※Chaos Only

※ Value in () is the value at LV.10

 

Steps
Step 1	Step 2	Step 3
Half-off 10 Pull	x1.5 ★5 Character Pull Chance	Shannon Guaranteed

※ Once you reach Step 3, you will be moved to Step 1.
※ ★5 Characters can be pulled at every step including Shannon. On Step 3 you are guaranteed at least 1 Shannon. 

 

Limited Quest – Special Training

Gain more EXP and Bond Points for your Wind Element characters than you would usually get from daily quests in this special training event! 

Event Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 21st, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Boost

Specific Characters in this Limited Quest gain boosts!

Affected	Boosts
Wind Element Characters	EXP Boost
	Bond Point Boost

 

Limited Time Achievements 

Achievement	Rewards & Amount
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] on Beginner (初級) Difficulty	Brilliant Wing (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] on Intermediate (中級) Difficulty	Soldier’s Cloth (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 10 times on any Difficulty	Mystery Powder (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 20 times on any Difficulty	Warrior’s Cloth (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 30 times on any Difficulty	Wonder Powder (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 40 times on any Difficulty	Soldier’s Cloth (x10)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 50 times on any Difficulty	War-Hardened Sheet Metal (x2)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 10 times on Advanced (上級) Difficulty	Soldier’s Cloth (x20)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 15 times on Advanced (上級) Difficulty	Wonder Powder (x20)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 20 times on Advanced (上級) Difficulty	Damaged Sheet Metal (x15)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 25 times on Advanced (上級) Difficulty	Energy Crystal (x7)
Clear [Wind Element Character Training] 30 times on Advanced (上級) Difficulty	Mysterious Crystal (x1)

 

Story Campaign

Catch up to the story before Chapter 12 release, and get a total of 600 Star Diamonds and more as a reward!

Campaign Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 21st, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Rewards

• Clear Chapter 3
  • Star Diamonds [Free] (x300)
• Clear Chapter 6
  • Rainbow EXP Book +3  (x50)
• Clear Chapter 9
  • Idola Core (x100)
• Clear Chapter 11
  • Star Diamonds [Free] (x300)

 

[New Character Commemoration] Platinum Doll Packs

You can buy one of the following sets of Star Diamonds, get Platinum Dolls and more! 

Sale Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 15th, 2019 @ 0:00 (JST)

Set	Items	Price	# Available Per Account
3600 Platinum Doll Pack プラチナドールパック3600	Star Diamonds [Paid] (x3,600) Platinum Doll (x1) Rainbow EXP Book +3 (x100) Meseta (x1,000,000)	4,280 Yen	3
9600 Platinum Doll Pack プラチナドールパック9600	Star Diamonds [Paid] (x9,600) Platinum Doll (x3) Rainbow EXP Book +3 (x150) Meseta (x2,000,000)	11,500 Yen	3

 

Limited Quest Boost Campaign

A boost campaign that boosts the amount of EXP and Bond Points you get is currently happening!

Campaign Period

• October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 21st, 2019 @ 0:00 (JST)

Areas Boosted

• Currently Occoring Limited Quests

Boost

Object Boosted	Effect
EXP	3x
Bond Point Boost	2x

 

October 7th, 2019

Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode Oracle Commemoration Gift

The new TV anime Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode Oracle will begin broadcasting on Monday, October 7th!

To commemorate the anime, brand new symbols based on the anime will be given out for free! There is also a new login campaign containing parts to make a symbol based on the main character Ash.

Commemoration Reward Symbols
EPISODE ORACLE	Matoi, The Girl Who Lost Her Memories
Increase the Character’s acquired EXP by 5 (30)%	At the start of the turn, if the Character’s HP is 40% or lower Restore 16 (25)% of max HP ※ Once per quest

 

Login Reward Symbol
Ash, The Silent ARKS Recruit
At the start of the turn, if the Character’s HP is 60% or lower Increase the Character’s Attack by 16 (25)% ※ Once per quest

※ The value in () is the value at Lv.10
※ “EPISODE ORACLE”, “Ash, The Silent ARKS Recruit” and “Matoi, The Girl Who Lost Her Memories” cannot be disassembled.

October 6th, 2019

Limited Event – Arena SP

Take part in the “Arena SP – [The One to Rule the Ice Summit]” Event! Fight in the Arena and complete the Arena SP objectives for rewards!

In this event, having Water element characters in a party will give bonuses to your score!

Event Period

• October 7th, 2019 @ 5:00 ~ October 14th, 2019 @ 0:00 (JST)

Ranking Reward Symbols
Hyakka Ryouran	Tenimusou
Increases Damage by up to 25 (40)% based on the amount of HP the target has left. Increases Speed by 10 (13)% after landing a Weak Attack (2 turns). [Potential Ability] Recover 10% of your HP at the end of the turn.	Increases Damage by up to 25 (40)% based on the amount of HP the target has left. [Potential Ability] Increases Speed by 10% after landing a Weak Attack (2 turns).

※ Value in () is the value at Lv. 10
※ [Potential Ability] unlocks at Lv. 10
※ Hyakka Ryoutan cannot be disassembled.

 

Arena Symbol Gacha

In this gacha, you have a 6% chance of pulling a ★6 symbol! On top of that, you are guaranteed to pull a ★4 or above symbol or character when you do a 10 Pull. On top of that, the pickup symbols will be Lv.5 if pulled here!

For a limited time, the pickup symbol will grant you up to 50% more [Arena Coins] in the arena when equipped. The effect becomes more powerful the higher the symbol’s level.

Gacha Period

• October 7th, 2019 @ 0:00 ~ November 4th, 2019 @ 0:00 (JST)

Pickup Weapon Symbol
Yasminkov 9000M
If the character’s normal attack lands a weak hit, increase All Element by 0.5 (1). [Potential Ability] Reduce Damage Taken by 15% from attacks that target all.

※ The value in () is the value at Lv.10
※ [Potential Ability] is unlocked at Lv.10

 

Pickup Soul Symbol
Affectionate Maiden
At the start of a turn, if the character currently has a Support Effect, extend Support Effects by 1 turn for all allies. [Potential Ability] The ability can trigger twice per quest. ※ Once per quest, unless [Potential Ability] is unlocked.

※ [Potential Ability] is unlocked at Lv.10

Arena Coin Boost Period Effect

• Until November 4th, 2019 @ 0:00 (JST)

※ You can stack the boost up to 4 times.

October 5th, 2019

Lock On Star Festival [Messala]

The Lock On Star Festival is back! The only ★5 Character in the gacha is Messala, and you have a 6% of drawing him!
※ Lucky Chance does not work on this banner

Gacha Period

• October 5th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Pickup Character
Messala
Chaos | Rebellion | Scorpio

 

Pickup Weapon Symbol
Whipblade Paratizel
When you use an attack that targets all, Increase ATK by 4 (10)% (2 turns). [Potential Ability] When you use an attack that targets all, Increase DEF by 15% (2 turns).

※ Value in () is the value at Lv. 10
※ [Potential Ability] is unlocked at Lv.10

News From Previous Weeks

Limited Quest [Part 1]

Collect [Records of Fierce Battles] and exchange them at the shop for the Event Limited Weapon Symbol, “Yasminkov 3000R”, the new IdoMag, “Uni”, and more!

In addition to finding [Records of Fierce Battles] in quests, you can also find [Secret Maps [Historic Ruins]]. These maps allow access to “Boss Quests” in which you can find Yasminkov 3000R Fragments and more!

Event Period

• September 13th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Special Symbols

• By using the following symbols, you’ll gain bonus [Records of Fierce Battles]:
  • Memory of Gunpowder Smoke

※Effect can stack up to 4 times.

 

Event Limited Weapon Symbol
Yasminkov 3000R
When you inflict an enemy with [Burn], [Hell Fire], or [Dark Fire], Decrease enemy ATK and DEF by 5 (20)% (3 turns)

 

Boost

Specific Characters in this Limited Quest gain boosts!

Set	Boosts
Logia Roxanne	EXP Boost
	Bond Point Boost

 

Limited Quest [Part 2]

Collect [Thief’s Spoils] and exchange them at the shop for [Platinum Dolls], 10 Pull Gacha Tickets and more!

You can continue doing [Boss Quests] in part 2 of this Limited Quest! This time around, stronger enemies will appear and you can find an abundance of Idola Cores, Yasminkov 3000R Fragments, and other helpful items!

Event Period

• September 24th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Special Symbols

• By using the following symbols, you’ll gain bonus [Records of Fierce Battles]:
  • Memory of Gunpowder Smoke

※Effect can stack up to 4 times.

Event Limited Weapon Symbol
Yasminkov 3000R
When you inflict an enemy with [Burn], [Hell Fire], or [Dark Fire], Decrease enemy ATK and DEF by 5 (20)% (3 turns)

 

Boost

Specific Characters in this Limited Quest gain boosts!

Set	Boosts
Logia Roxanne	EXP Boost
	Bond Point Boost

 

Limited Breakthrough Quest

Fight your way through 25 floors of ruins in the revival of the original “Ruins of the Strange Traditions” Limited Quest, “ Ruins of the Strange Traditions II”! Earn rewards such as Platinum Dolls, Glorious Star Stones and Star Diamonds!

Event Period

• September 10th, 2019 @ Maintenance End ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Event Quest

• 異風の遺跡Ⅱ – Ruins of the Strange Traditions II

※ Note: “Ruins of the Strange Traditions” was translated as “Ancient Ruins” in previous IDOLA Weeklys.

 

Star Diamond Bargains

You can buy the following set of Star Diamonds, and a [★5 Character Gacha Ticket]! 

Campaign Period

• September 28th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Set	Items	Price	# Available Per Account
[Limited Time] 8600 Star Diamonds + Bonus 【期間限定】おまけ付きスターダイヤ8600	Star Diamonds [Paid] (x8,600) ★5 Character Gacha Ticket (x1)	9,800 Yen	1

※ The price might change after the “App Store Price Revision” in October. The price afterward will be 10,000 Yen.
※ If you purchase the set after the revision in the IOS App Store, but before the game revision you will be compensated for the Star Diamond difference at a later date.

 

[New Character Commemoration] Limited Doll Pack

To celebrate the release of Astraea [EX], You can buy the following set of Star Diamonds, and get [Limited Dolls] and more! 

Campaign Period

• September 28th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Set	Items	Price	# Available Per Account
[Limited Time] 9000 Limited Doll Pack 【期間限定】リミテッドドールパック9000	Star Diamonds [Paid] (x9,000) Limited Doll (x3) Glorious Star Stone (x1) Rainbow EXP Book +3 (x150) Meseta (x1,500,000)	10,800 Yen	3

※ The price might change after the “IOS App Store Price Revision” in October. The price afterward will be 11,000 Yen.
※ If you purchase the set after the revision in the IOS App Store, but before the game revision you will be compensated for the Star Diamond difference at a later date.

 

Limited Doll Present Campaign

Every day during the campaign, you’ll get a [Limited Doll] as an extra login reward!

Campaign Period

• September 28th, 2019 @ 12:00 ~ October 8th, 2019 @ 12:00 (JST)

Date	Rewards & Amount
Sept 28th @ 12:00 ~ Sept 29th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Sept 29th @ 12:00 ~ Sept 30th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Sept 30th @ 12:00 ~ Oct 1st @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 1st @ 12:00 ~ Oct 2nd @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 2nd @ 12:00 ~ Oct 3rd @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 3rd @ 12:00 ~ Oct 4th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 4th @ 12:00 ~ Oct 5th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 5th @ 12:00 ~ Oct 6th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 6th @ 12:00 ~ Oct 7th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)
Oct 7th @ 12:00 ~ Oct 8th @ 12:00 (JST)	Limited Doll (x1)