Hello,
This is the Dekaron Operations Team.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our members for their continued love

and support for Dekaron. 

We are pleased to announce the upcoming event, [Braiken Castle Defense Battle], and provide you with the details regarding its schedule and application process.

We appreciate your enthusiastic participation and interest in the event. Please refer to the information below for further details.

■Application Process and Event Details for the Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle

-Application Period: From September 12(Thu), 2024, after maintenance until September 20(Fri), 2024, 23:59 

PT: From September 11, 2024, after maintenance to September 20, 2024 (Fri) 14:59

UTC: From September 12, 2024, after maintenance to September 20, 2024 (Fri) 21:59

CEST: From September 12, 2024, after maintenance to September 20, 2024 (Fri) 23:59

-Announcement of Selected Guilds: September 20, 2024 (Fri)

[ Event Format ]

1) The Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle will be conducted.

2) A maximum of 8 guilds can participate, and guilds will be selected based on the "Guild Selection Rule."

■ Event Period and Match Schedule

PT: From September 21, 2024 (Sat) 10:00

UTC: From September 21, 2024 (Sat) 17:00

CEST: From September 21, 2024 (Sat) 19:00

※The event will take place on the DK server.

■ How to Participate and Eligibility

1. Participation can be applied for via the in-game Guild Information window (shortcut key 'G') by clicking the [Apply for Guild Battle] button.

2. The participating guild members can be changed up until the end of the application period [23:59] on the closing day.

3. Each participant can only apply to only one account (one character) can participate per server.

※ Even if different accounts are used, only the first registered account will be accepted if the account IP is the same.

※ If duplicate applications are detected, only the first registered application will be accepted.

※ Any unauthorized changes to the participating character's information (e.g., character name changes) after the application period but before

the selection announcement will result in disqualification.

4. Guilds selected for the Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle will not be allowed to change the information of participating characters

(e.g., character name changes).

5. Guilds using the same or similar guild names will not be selected multiple times.

■Participation Requirements

1. Only the guild leader can submit the application.

2. The participating guild members must be composed of seven different classes.

3. A guild member cannot belong to more than one guild.

4. Only characters of level 210 and above can participate.

5. No changes to participating characters' information (e.g., character name changes) are allowed for selected guilds.

※ If the character name is changed, entry to the Defense Battle may be restricted.

※ If entry to the Defense Battle  is restricted due to a character name change, re-entry will not be permitted.

6. The guild leader is not required to participate in the match.

■Selection Criteria

[ Eligibility Criteria ]

1) The guild must be level 9 or higher.

2) All participating characters must be level 210 or higher.

※ Guilds below level 9 will not be selected.

※ Even if the guild level is 9 or higher, if any participating guild member's character is below level 210, the guild will be excluded from the selection process.

[ Selection Process ]

A maximum of 8 guilds will be selected per server based on the [ following criteria] 

- Trieste: 8 guilds

[ If more than 8 guilds apply, the following selection criteria will be used ]

1. 1st criterion: Total level of all guild members.

2. 2nd criterion: If the total level is the same, the guild's level will be considered.

3. 3rd criterion: If both the total and guild levels are the same, the guild points will be considered.

4. 4th criterion: If guild points are also the same, the total level of the participants will be considered.

5. 5th criterion: If all previous criteria are the same, the guild leader’s character level will be used.

※ If duplicate or similar guild names are found among the selected guilds, only the guild with the highest score will be selected.

■Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle Procedures

1. All buffs used prior to entering the arena (such as Great Demon/Great Fairy and those displayed in the bottom right system)

and skills (summoned creatures) will be reset upon entry (excluding guild skills). At the same time, all skill and item cooldowns

will be reset, and your Shield/HP/MP will be fully restored when you enter.
※ Abilities that were increased by guild skills (HP/MP/Shield) will not be automatically restored by the defense battle system.

2. You can enter and spectate the Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle through the NPC Vascuda in Ardeca.

3. Once the waiting time ends, the Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle will officially begin.

4. The match lasts for a maximum of 20 minutes, and no break time will be provided.

5. Earn points by hunting monsters that invade Braiken Castle at random.
※ The points you can earn will vary depending on the type of monster.

6. The guild that earns the highest points at the end of the battle will win.

■Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle Rules

Article 1. You cannot enter the battlefield or participate in the match outside of the designated entry time.
Article 2. If you disconnect during the match, re-entry is not allowed.

Article 3. Character resurrection using Segnale's Recover and Revive skills is allowed.
※ Segnale, Segreaper Reincarnation, Segreaper Recover Routine, and Life Beads can be used for immediate resurrection.
※ If you use a general resurrection function, you will be revived in the waiting zone.
Article 4. The victory or defeat of the match will be determined by the system.
※ If the defense battle system or service experiences an error and the match is interrupted, a rematch will be conducted.
Article 5. If less than half of the registered guild members participate in the defense battle, the guild will be disqualified.
※ Guilds selected for the battle that do not participate will not receive rewards.
※ Only rewards corresponding to your achieved rank will be provided.
※ In case of a forfeit or disqualification, all rewards will be withheld.
Article 6. If insults, slander, or offensive behavior toward the opposing guild (in chat, character names, pet names, etc.) are confirmed,

the first offense will result in a warning, and the second will result in a forfeiture of the entire round.
Article 7. If abnormal game operation is detected after participating in the Braiken Castle Defense Battle, the GM reserves the right to disqualify the guild.

Article 8. If illegal programs or game bugs are used during the match, the guild will forfeit the match and be penalized according to the operational policy.
Article 9. If chat content involving taunts, insults, slander, or offensive language directed at participants is detected, action will be taken according to the operational policy.
※ This clause applies not only to participants but to all members.
Article 10. If you disregard the GM’s warning and obstruct the event's progress, you will be disqualified.
Article 11. Victory/defeat determination by round:

*1st Criterion: The guild with the highest score within 20 minutes wins.

*2nd Criterion: If the scores are tied, the guild that reaches the score first wins.
※ The procedures and rules of the event may change depending on circumstances.

■Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle Rewards

※ 2024 Protector No.1 Necklace Options: Strength 170 / Agility 170 / Health 170 / Spirit 170 / Damage Reduction 7% / Critical Hit Rate 10% / Vitality 250 / All Attack Power +10% / Monster Damage Resistance +5%

※ What is a Socket Plier?

*A Socket Plier is an item that allows you to select and extract one socket stone from equipped gear with a 100% success rate.
(This functions the same as the pliers used for extracting costume emblems.)

*The pliers only assist in extracting the socket stone, while the socket hole may still disappear based on probability.

Further details regarding reward distribution and event schedules will be provided in future announcements.

We appreciate your participation and interest in the Braiken Castle Guild Defense Battle.
Thank you.

We deeply appreciate the enthusiastic interest and passion of all our members.

We will continue to work diligently to deliver the finest Dekaron experience. 

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