Internet mangas "Weapono!" and "Weapono! Tasty," will be released as a comic through publisher Kadokawa. Those who purchase a copy will receive an item code for 4 [Weapono! Memories]. These can be traded in at the Badge & Memory Exchange Shop for Weapono! themed room items and lobby action.
Warning! This post is updating in real time! Please take note as the information below is subject to change.
August 5th Tidbits
Late August Update
Kingdom Fantasy Scratch
Luther, Harriett, and Alisa Layered Wear
Cuent Natives outfit
Scratch Bonus: Arm Claws L/R & Missile Lobby Action
Late August Update
The "Mysterious Man," Harriet, Alisa, and Cuent Commoner outfits.
Late August Update
A new Advance Quest after all these years.
Advance Quest: Shironia
Anjhadu-lili or Gigur Gunnegam may appear at the end.
Requires advance capsule f on SH
Late August Update
New limited-time Event: ARKS Boost Rally
The Boost effect increases when you clear the targeted quests.
The boost effect will increase based on the difficulty cleared.
Advance Quests: Coast, Volcano, and Shironia will host the first Rally.
Stratos Weapon Camo
The weapon camo will be awarded through a Story Quest campaign.
The camo is called Lux Frieden.
Campaign begins August 9th.
Cross-Block Matching Bugs
They are planning to do a partial fix next maintenance, but there will be another fix arriving August 16th.
Arks Battle Tournament
Apparently there was a bug discovered during the tournament where one could cast invisible Technics. They're going to implement that bug fix around September.
Buster Quests
[MM Advanced] requires Class level 80/80 and 3000 Buster Points. The drop contents will be the same as [MM], but in [Advanced] you'll have a better shot at rares.
If you disconnect or logout during the quest, you'll lose even more Buster Points than normal.
3000 Buster Points is the maximum you can have.
Buster Quests will have the 999,999 damage cap.
[MM] has 2 Devil Barriers, while [MM Advanced] gets 4 Devil Barriers.
The ★14 Demonia weapon series and the ★12 units will drop on the higher end difficulties.
If you haven't done so already, make sure to play through EP5's Story Quest in order to access Buster Quests when it launches.
Expert Matching
Expert Player matching will work regardless of difficulty, but it will not work specifically for [Free Match Buster Quests].
Advance Quest: Shironia
Shironia will have a low chance to drop Chandra stones.
Battle Arena
The weapons you pick up from the mining spot have special abilities attached.
Heroes
First Blood does not apply to the A.I.S.
For basic attacks, they're going to slightly modify the jump cancellation timing due to an issue that occurs with macros.
During development, there were talks over having a gauge or some such for Hero Boost, but it was dropped due to visibility concerns.
ARKS Boost Rally
A new ★13 Sword called "Altacray" will drop for this event.
The following is based on info collected through social media from people who attended the Phantasy Star Festa in Osaka. Due to this, we are unable to personally verify information. Some information may be incorrect, incomplete, or missing context.
The information below might be slightly incorrect, incomplete, or missing context.
Cross Block Matching
They plan to fix some bugs with Cross Block Matching. They want to get those in before Buster Quests are implemented.
Deus Esca Trigger
They plan to release a Deus Esca trigger in the future.
Nightmare Vegas
This boss is voiced by Daichi Kanbara.
Next Class
A new class will be released after Episode 5 that's also going to be an advanced class. This advanced class might release for Episode 6?
Existing Classes
They plan to add skills and change some of the behavior of existing classes.
They're going to buff techer! However, they haven't decided what they plan to do.
Scratch Exchange Ticket
They're planning a scratch exchange ticket for SG Scratch.
Mini Rappy Suit
They think they might do color variations of the mini rappy suit. Maybe?
Bathing Suit/Swimwear Qualification
They apparently made the decision not to include the Fundoshi as swimwear. The qualification isn't about showing off skin, but rather, whether an article of clothing is actually considered swimwear. Since the Fundoshi is considered underwear, it will not qualify for Beach Wars.
Heroes
At present, they do not have plans to nerf Heroes. (They're still going to correct balance issues however, like that unlimited PP thing.)
Late August Update
Luther, Harriet, and Alisa layered wear
New Advance Quest: Shironia
New Event: ARKS Boost Rally (This is already referenced in the game)
ARKS Boost Rally
It's similar to Gurhal Boost Road from PSU.
This will target Advance Quests: Volcano, Coast, & Shironia.
You'll experience a boost based on the difficulty cleared for the targeted quests.
This event will drop a 13 star sword with a potential that's beneficial to Hero.
(I'm not sure if they talked about the sword, but people were able to deduce that it's a sword from the Episode 5 Start Guide. If this is correct, then the sword is called "Altercray" or "Altacray." It has a potential that increases power by x% and increases power for a limited time when Heroes evade an enemy's attack.)
Buster Quests will officially launch on August 9th! This new type of quest combines raid and base defense style gameplay. Initiating the quest will require 4 ~ 8 players, who must repel hordes of demons and destroy the demonic castle.
The goal of said quest is to defend the Buster Towers and annihilate the devil castle housed within a protective fortress. To aid in their efforts, the ARKS can deploy special artillery; a combination of weaponry that can obstruct foes from assaulting the Buster Tower.
At the top of the screen is the Strength Gauge, illustrating the clash between your army and the demons. This bar fluctuates based on the health of the Buster Tower on the player's side, and the health of the Devil Seal and Castle on the enemy's side. The gauge will determine your victory or defeat should you fail to crush the Devil Castle within the allotted time.
Rise in Grade for Higher Difficulty
Buster Quests will offer Buster Points (BP) that increase or decrease depending on the results of a match. These points determine the "Grade," which acts as the quest's difficulty. As you rise in "Grade," the enemies become stronger, with changes to their spawning patterns. Players will be matched up with others who share the same grade level.
Special Artillery at Grade 2 onwards permits players to deploy weapons to defend the Buster Towers.
Three Types Of Matches
Buster Quests are split into three types of matches: Free Match, Main Match, and Main Match: Advanced. Each will be explained below.
Main Match:
Both Main Matches are limited by a stamina system that consumes 1 unit each time you play. You can restore these units either by waiting until 5AM JST, or by playing [Free Match] Buster Quests. BP will increase/decrease based on the results of the match.
Main Match Advanced:
This is a highly difficult mode that requires a Main and Subclass of level 80. Consumes 1 unit of stamina for each playthrough, and reduces BP when you lose the match. This mode is available to those with high enough BP.
Free Match
This mode doesn't consume stamina like the Main Matches. Instead it restores 1 unit of stamina, up to a maximum of three, each time you win the game. In addition, it can apply a boost for Main Match.
Through this mode, you'll acquire items called Buster Medals. You can trade them in at the Buster Medal Shop for prizes.
BP will decrease if you lose the match, and won't increase if you win.
Three Types of Phases
Buster Quests will feature three types of phases that alternate back and forth with different goals and situations.
Defense Phases
Defend the Buster Towers from the assault of Demon forces.
Buster Phase
Escort and protect the Buster Piles as they are the only means of destroying the seals that protect the Devil Castle.
The Evleda Collection File covers Buster Quests. The requirements are set to allow players to progress through sheets even at lower Main Matches. Free Matches, on the other hand, will not raise this gauge.
Additionally, the Evleda series can be upgraded to Cleasis weapons at Zieg's shop.
Buster Medal Exchange Shop
Buster Medals can be gained by clearing [Free Match] Buster Quests. They can then be exchanged at the Buster Medal Exchange Shop for valuable items, including limited time Costumes, Lobby Actions, and more! Cleasis Boosters, used in upgrading Evleda weapons, can also be acquired from the shop.
New ★14 Weapons
デモニアセイバー Demonia Saber
デモニアフェザー Demonia Feather
デモニアブラスター Demonia Blaster
Three new ★14 weapons will be obtainable as drops, each encompassing weapon types of the Hero class.
Omega Timed Abilities
Enhance your units for Buster Quests with Timed Abilities targeting Omega!
Chapter 1: Part 2
"Mysterious Man" (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)
Following the heroic destruction of the demon castle, Harriet proposes that there is a man you should meet. Bearing a striking resemblance to Luther, this man holds greater knowledge of the Ephimera.
Lutz (CV: Shô Hayami)
Lutz, a once brilliant man, formerly served as the Chancellor of Cuent. He ascended to the thrown, having assassinated the erstwhile king. From his new position, he deems Harriet and company to be renegades.
Alisa (CV: Sumi Shimamoto)
Alisa's demeanor causes concern in Harriet. She was at Lutz's side and bore witness to his outrage at the destruction of the Devil Castle. It seems she has ruminations on the actions of Harriet and her companions.
New Client Orders
Daily Orders and Team Orders focusing on Buster Quests will be added. Hans will also receive additional client orders.
The total number of Daily Orders offered per day will be increased to fourteen.
Magic Knight Fairy (AC Scratch)
Xiera's fairy getup and Alma's outfit will be joined by the armor of the Kingdom Cuent knights in a new AC Scratch.
