Dark Moon Beta 3.0
What is Dark Moon?
Dark Moon is defined by Netmarble as the following:
Dark Moon – Sanctuary Scramble is a long-term battle content in which all the Alliances and Lords gather to fight for control of Dark Moon.
During the Dark Moon – Sanctuary Scramble period, the Alliance that first reaches the target point by completing various missions will conquer the Dark Moon.
The Objective in Dark Moon is to be the first team to reach 15,000 points within the time frame allotted. If no teams are able to complete this goal then the team with the highest score will be declared victorious.
However, some of the changes coming up from this Beta 3.0 might change that structure, so let’s get right into it.
Dark Moon Changes from Beta 3.0
The changes are quite extensive, so make sure to watch PrincessKat’s video all the way through, but below (information provided by Netmarble) are the upcoming changes that are implemented from the Beta.
1. Alliance Signet Production Rate Changes for Territories based on Level
Level | Magic Tower | Dark Moon Temple | Imperishable Fortress |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 100 (50) | 200 | - |
2 | 300 (150) | 600 | - |
3 | 500 (250) | 1,000 | - |
4 | 1,000 (500) | 2,000 | - |
5 | 1,750 (875) | 3,500 | - |
6 | 3,000 (1,500) | 6,000 | - |
7 | 5,000 (2,500) | - | 15,000 (7,500) |
- The numbers show the Alliance Signet production rate when the capital is connected.
- The numbers in ( ) show the Alliance Signet production rate when the capital is not connected.
2. War Declaration Cost Changes
If an Alliance declares war on a territory with a level that is below the highest level territory owned by the Alliance, the cost of declaring war on that territory is the same cost as declaring war on a territory that is the same level as the highest level territory that the Alliance owns.
ex) If the highest level of a territory owned by an Alliance is level 5, to declare war on level 1 – 5 territories, you shall incur the same cost required to declare war on level 5 territories.
* If an Alliance declares war on a territory with a higher level than the maximum level the Alliance has, the war declaration cost for that territory is incurred.
3. Victory Condition Achievement Goals Added
New Victory Condition achievement goals have been added.
– Use Alliance Signet
– Use Individual Signet
– Use Speed-Up
– Special Territory Color Selection
– Possess Level 1 Territory
– Possess Level 2 Territory
– Possess Level 3 Territory
– Possess Level 4 Territory
– Possess Level 5 Territory
– Possess Level 6 Territory
– Possess Level 7 Territory
4. Special Territory Color Selection Condition
Special Territory Color Selection has been added to the Victory Conditions. (Rewards and Victory Points can be acquired.)
– Special Territory colors can be selected in the [Special Territory Color] tab of the Sanctum Race Status if you have acquired 40 territories (up from the previous 20).
5. Territory Upgrade Feature Added
A feature that allows you to upgrade acquired territories using the ‘Alliance Signet’ has been added.
The territory upgrade page can be accessed by selecting the territory you want to upgrade. You can use the [Upgrade] button to choose between a total of three upgrade options (Economy, Castle Defense, and Sanctuary).
The effects of the 3 upgrade options are shown below.
Upgrade Options | Effects |
---|---|
Economy | Alliance Signet Production Rate Increase |
Castle Defense | Enemy Rally Troop Attack Debuff (when defending) |
Sanctuary | Apply each Territory Effect (See 6. Territory Sanctuary Buff Bonus Changes) |
Each option can be upgraded up to Level 20, and the number of upgrades allowed will differ based on the level of the territory.
Level | Territory | Total Upgrades Available | Level | Territory | Total Upgrades Available | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Magic Tower | 20 | 1 | Dark Moon Temple | 25 | |
2 | Magic Tower | 25 | 2 | Dark Moon Temple | 30 | |
3 | Magic Tower | 30 | 3 | Dark Moon Temple | 35 | |
4 | Magic Tower | 35 | 4 | Dark Moon Temple | 40 | |
5 | Magic Tower | 40 | 5 | Dark Moon Temple | 45 | |
6 | Magic Tower | 45 | 6 | Dark Moon Temple | 50 | |
7 | Magic Tower | 50 | 7 | Imperishable Fortress | 55 |
- More upgrades will become available as the territory level increases.
- The Dark Moon Temple does not exist for Level 7 territories.
- Each upgrade will increase the cost (Alliance Seal) for the next upgrade.
- Even after control of the upgraded territory is changed, the level and number of completed upgrades will remain the same.
- The upgrade stage can be reset by a rank R4 or higher Alliance member. (After war declaration, it can not be reset until after the end of the war.)
6. Territory Sanctuary Buff Bonus Changes
The Sanctuary Buffs applied when acquiring a territory have been changed as shown below.
Territory | Buff | Per Upgrade | Territory | Buff | Per Upgrade | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lv. 01 Magic Tower | Rally Troop Attack | 4% | Lv. 01 Dark Moon Temple | Rally Troop Attack | 8% | |
Lv. 02 Magic Tower | Enemy Rally Troop Attack Debuff | -6% | Lv. 02 Dark Moon Temple | Enemy Rally Troop Attack Debuff | -12% | |
Lv. 03 Magic Tower | Rally Troop Attack (when defending) | 12% | Lv. 03 Dark Moon Temple | Rally Troop Attack (when defending) | 24% | |
Lv. 04 Magic Tower | Rally Troop Attack | 6% | Lv. 04 Dark Moon Temple | Rally Troop Attack | 12% | |
Lv. 05 Magic Tower | Enemy Rally Troop Attack Debuff | -8% | Lv. 05 Dark Moon Temple | Enemy Rally Troop Attack Debuff | -16% | |
Lv. 06 Magic Tower | Rally Troop Attack (when defending) | 16% | Lv. 06 Dark Moon Temple | Rally Troop Attack (when defending) | 32% | |
Lv. 07 Magic Tower | Rally Troop Attack | 8% | Lv. 07 Imperishable Fortress | Troop Capacity | 800% |
※ The number of Sanctuary Buffs can be increased through Sanctuary Upgrade after acquiring a territory.
7. Territory Shield Cost Change
Different costs will apply depending on the level of the territory you want to shield.
* The cost will increase with the level of the territory.
8. Individual Signet Purchase Cost Change
As the Dark Moon schedule has been reduced to 5 days, the cost of purchasing Signets has also been reduced.
– Due to cost reduction, the number of free Signet purchases has also been changed to 3 per day. (Previously 10 per day)
9. Signet Shop Items Added
New items have been added to the Dark Moon Signet Shop.
Items | Sale Price | Purchase Limit |
---|---|---|
300% March Limit Boost in Dark Moon (30 Minutes) | 300 Signets | 100 |
1500% Troop Attack Increase in Dark Moon (30 Minutes) | 300 Signets | 100 |
500% Troop HP Increase in Dark Moon (30 Minutes) | 300 Signets | 100 |
10. Dark Moon Points Inferno Event Improvement
As the Dark Moon event period has been shortened, the cycles for the Dark Moon Inferno Event has been changed as shown below.
* The Dark Moon Alliance Event cycle will remain 24 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience. [Updated as of September 15, 2020 1:20 AM (PDT) ]
Existing | Updated |
---|---|
24 Hour Cycle | 12 Hour Cycle |
11. Alliance Signet Maximum Capacity Changes
The maximum capacity for Alliance Signets has been changed as shown below.
Existing | Updated |
---|---|
3,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
12. Unlimited War Zone Added
The ‘Unlimited War Zone’ has been added to allow you to fight freely.
In this area, you can freely engage in PvP 24/7, regardless of war declaration.
The ‘Unlimited War Zone’ is located on the 4 outermost areas of the Dark Moon map and can be easily checked using the minimap.
Troop kills/deaths caused by battles in this area are also added to the Dark Moon Victory Condition points and the Dark Moon Inferno/Alliance Event points.
13. Cancel War Declaration Feature Added
A feature that allows you to cancel a war declaration during the war preparation period has been added.
* The Cancel War Declaration feature can only be used by rank R4 or higher Alliance members.
- The Alliance Signets that were used for war declaration will not be returned upon cancellation.
14. Designate Base Allowable Time Extension
Changes have been made to allow for the designation of a base even with a status of settlement or when receiving a war declaration.
15. Dark Moon Shop Items Added
New items have been added to the Dark Moon Shop.
Items | Sale Price | Purchase Limit |
---|---|---|
Aspirant Material Chest x100 | 12,500,000 Dark Moon Coins | 1 |
Flame Lord | 5,000,000 Dark Moon Coins | 1 |
Mr. Lapin | 1,000,000 Dark Moon Coins | 5 |
Obsidian Moon: Dark Moon Event Chest | 1,000 Dark Moon Coins | 100 |
Dark Moon Random Chest | 100,000 Dark Moon Coins | 100 |
5,000,000 Hero XP | 5,000 Dark Moon Coins | 100 |
5,000,000 Lord XP | 20,000 Dark Moon Coins | 100 |
16. No Changes to Dark Moon Victory Condition Achievement Rewards
Although the Dark Moon event period has been shortened from 12 days to 5 days, to thank our Lords for their support, we will maintain the same rewards as from the Dark Moon – 2nd Sanctum Race (BETA).
Rewards | 2nd (Beta) | 3rd (Beta) |
---|---|---|
7-Day Speed Up | 2,760 | 2,760 |
3-Day Speed Up | 4,400 | 4,400 |
60,000,000 Food | 3,520 | 3,520 |
15,000,000 Wood | 5,240 | 5,240 |
15,000,000 Stone | 5,240 | 5,240 |
15,000,000 Iron | 5,240 | 5,240 |
6,000,000 Silver | 5,240 | 5,240 |
The number of victory conditions has increased compared to the Dark Moon – 2nd Sanctum Race, so while the rewards may feel smaller, the total amount of rewards distributed has not actually changed.
17. Victory Condition Status U.I Improvement
It has been improved to display the ranking of the top Alliances at the top of the Victory Conditions.
18. Dark Moon Final Ranking Reward Changes
The Dark Moon Final Ranking Reward ranking groups have been changed as shown below.
Ranking Group | 2nd (Beta) | 3rd (Beta) |
---|---|---|
1 | 1st | 1st |
2 | 2nd | 2nd |
3 | 3rd | 3rd |
4 | 4th-5th | 4th-5th |
5 | 6th-10th | 6th-10th |
6 | 11th-30th | 11th-20th |
7 | 31th-60th | 21th-30th |
8 | 61th-100th | 31th-40th |
9 | 101th-300th | 41th-50th |
10 | 301th-500th | 51th-100th |
11 | - | 101th-200th |
12 | - | 201th-300th |
13 | - | 301th-500th |
What’s Next?
If you want to brush up on what Dark Moon is like now, or you want to familiarize yourself with the basics of this event, make sure to check out our various articles detailing it below:
Dark Moon – The Ultimate Team Building Event
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