Vindictus Responds: How to Report Scams

It seems like its been eons since forumers requested action against scammers in Vindictus as well as a clear definition of scamming. Scamming has been a long time problem in the game, perpetuated by both the lack of a real trading system and the malfunctioning mailbox.  Dozens of naive and trusting players have been the victims of scams and have pleaded with Nexon NA to do something about it.

Zoltar has issued this responded to requests for information about Nexons stance on scamming and how to report wrong doing. Today he posted the thread "How to Report Scams".

Scammers are officially on notice that bad trades and trickery will be dealt with and lead to potentially permanent account bans.

The best part about this is that Nexon has (FINALLY) also openly stated that the trading NX for gold and cash is against the TOS.  Hopefully this will alleviate some of the bad seeds in and around the Vindictus servers.

How to Report Scams

 Hey Mercenaries,
It saddens us to see more reports of player scamming recently. For those of you who aren’t aware of what this entails, it is when one player tricks another into sending them a valuable item with promises of enchanting / enhancing it or reimbursing them in some other way. The player who receives the item then goes back on their deal and keeps the item.
First and foremost a warning to players carrying out these scams. We are very serious about stopping this problem and when you are caught you will be punished. Because of the serious nature of these actions punishment sits outside of our banning guidelines so you may very well find your account plus any other associated ones permanently closed.

Here are a few tips for players to avoid being scammed:
• If something is too good to be true it probably is.
• Don’t send valuable items to another player so that they can enhance, enchant, increase quality or anything else. This is just asking to be scammed as there is no guarantee they are going to deliver.
• Don’t trade items for IOUs unless you know the person really well.
• Establish the identity of the person you are talking to. If they claim to be someone you know on an ‘alt’ either get them to get on their main to prove it or identify them some other way.
• Never share your account details, login or other personal information with people in-game.
• If you do take part in a ‘risky’ trade (which we advise against) screen grab the conversation, sent mail with attached item and anything else relevant. Having this proof helps clear things up much quicker in the event of a scam.

Please note trading NX for gold or NX items for gold is not just against the game’s terms of use but also more risky than straight item for gold trades. Although we will still take action against people scamming using these items we will not be returning any lost gold or items to players who get scammed as both parties are breaking the rules.

Steps to report a scam:
• First step is always to try and resolve things with the other player. There may have been an honest mistake.
• If a resolution isn’t possible, please contact our CS department and provide a detailed account using the following steps:
- CLICK HERE (please note, if you’re not already logged in you’ll need to do so and then click Submit a ticket)
- Under Game Selection choose Vindictus
- Under Category choose Report a Player
- Under Sub-Category choose Misconduct and Harassment
- In the Summary area please type Scammer on East, AU or West server (choose whichever server you were on)
- In the Character Reported area, please provide the character/name of the player you want us to investigate
- In the Details area, please provide us as much information as possible about the scam
- Under Options, click the Attach a file link and upload your screenshots (alternately, you can include a link to a photo hosting site in your Details)
- Click Finish
• CS will investigate your ticket and take action if sufficient evidence of wrong doing is found.

Again please take all reasonable measures you can to prevent being scammed and in any instance where this occurs send us a detailed description of what happened so we can take appropriate action.
Thanks

    

Preview: Q&A Interview with Developers on Arisha

Arisha Concept Art

The Mabinogi Heroes development team sat down to have an interview with INVEN about the newly revealed "Arisha" coming out this week.

Courtesy of World Wide Game Watchers and "afkalmighty" we are able to have a translated version of the interview. Because this is now confirmed information we will be including validated information about Arisha in our news.

Devcat MH Arisha team - project manager, animator, programmer, and modeler

Here are the goods, confirmed from the interview:

• Vindictus is getting a new female character!
• Arisha will be released on July 23rd in Mabinogi Heroes, test server.
• She will be a dual weapon character -  like Fiona - carrying a Longblade and a Castlet (both new weapon types)
• Though she carries a Longblade,  Arisha is a Magic / Intelligence (INT) based character.  
• She was created to add stability to the Market Place in relation to demand for Intelligence (INT) based items.
• Her Castlet shoots Mana Stones and the Longblade slices
• Arisha uses an "MP" bar in addition to her health and stamina bar. Right now this is Arisha exclusive.
• Her gameplay may be difficult to master, like Spear Lann but with a  different challenge
• She was created for the Western world, and sports a more voluptuous  body type and is not based on any source character/type
• She will be able to stop time...nuff said

Whoa baby. We can't wait to see what DevCat drummed up this time.  Gamers are getting another Intelligent Diva to strut their stuff though the perils of Vindictus.

Extra Info:

We did some digging of our own  into the meaning of "Arisha". Here is what we found:

Its origin stims from the name Irene or Arina:
>> Arisha is a Russian girl name - meaning `Peaceful`.
>> Derived from the Greek Eirēnē, which is from eirēnē (peace). The name Arisha is borne in Greek mythology by the goddess of peace, the daughter of Zeus and Themis
>> Arisha is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means one who is building something great. It is derived from the Ain-R-Sh (throne, to build).
>> Arisha can also mean Highness in Hindi
>> The lyrical Arisha is a very unique name for a baby girl. More commonly used in Russian and Hindu cultures, Arisha has that slightly exotic and feminine appeal that you may have been searching high and low for.

How do you get away with being a character in this game and having the name "peaceful"? One may never know. 

Extra Side Note: Datamining from the game is not condoned.  In this case it has ruined the official launch of a new character.  Though Nexon should have protected their IP better, each of us has an onus to do better.  The Devs put a lot of work and creativity into generating content and characters for us, sometimes its better to just not spoil the surprise.

Your white hat is gray.

Sayonara Mailbox Glitch

That's right Mercernaries with the July update comes a lot of great things. But none of those is more pleasing to long term players as the news that Devcat has fixed the Mailbox glitch!  While this long awaited fix didn't make it into the official patch notes, the glitch is most definitely gone. 

The glitch began when Nexon made changes to Mailbox functionality to allow 5 items to be sent and received.  That functionality never fully worked. It has been a major pain point every since then for players in all regions.   Players were getting a Microsoft C++ Runtime Error causing a disconnection from the game.  Players eventually came up with workarounds for the issue by avoiding hovering over an items icon.  This led to an influx of scammers who seized the opportunity to take advantage of the limitations.  Though Nexon did add some new functionality to the mailing system it hasn't been fully functional since before its "upgrade".

...Until now!  Effective immediately, players will no longer will receive the Runtime error that has plagued us for almost a year and half.   Mail can now be hovered on and previewed prior to accepting into inventory.  Even though Nexon NA didn't exactly announce this,  we are extremely happy to have the fix.  

Now if we could just get an Auction House we'd be in business...Thank you!

Vindictus Opens Up a New AP Shop [NA Exclusive]

True end game players rejoice! Nexon America is opening up a new shop in Vindictus and its aimed directly at you.  The Vindictus Support team announced the new feature on their Twitch preview, and it is now live!

New AP Shop

The AP Shop will be housed in the Colhen Inn with Ernmass as its shopkeeper.  Players will be able to use their accumulated Ability Points (AP)  as currency for the NX items available for sale.  According the Vindictus Staff, the items in the shop will rotate throughout its beta phase.  Items will be available for purchase with AP for players starting at level 40.


The Shop will initially feature the following items such as (limited time) Enhancement Runes, Clodogh's Dye Ampoules (Empty), and Goddess Revival Feathers.

Currently AP is used for ranking skills, using second transformation, restoring destroyed equipment and for testing your luck with Videks Power Infusions. Because every battle in the game provides AP, introducing another way to use it is more than welcome for those at true end game with completed characters and no desire to blow things up.

What the Store means for you:

1. Players will have a way to purchase limited NX items for zero monetary cost.
2. Players with maxed AP and excessive AP capsules will have an additional way to spend AP.
3. Market prices for Dyes will likely drop for a while (don't worry too much, Outfitter Dyes are on the way)

What you should know:

After getting to level 40 the AP Shop button will appear when talking to Ernmass in the Colhen Inn.

Current Merchandise:

• Merc Recover Potion (100AP) - Limit 3 daily
• Goddess Grace [Individual x1] (300AP) - Limit 1 daily
• Goddess Grace [Party x3] (1000AP) - Limit 1 time weekly
• Clodaghs Dye Ampoule (1000AP) - Limit 1 weekly (tradeable once filled)
• Enhancement Rune (5000AP) - Limit 1 weekly (first 2 weeks only)

The AP Shop is currently an exclusive to Nexon NA's version of Vindictus  (Mabinogi Heroes does not have this store).   This was an intriguing surprise since development for Vindictus is done by DevCat in Korea and they generally receive all updates prior to NA.  We asked Ruin3d (Communications Director, Vindictus - Nexon NA) for more information and here's what he had to say:

"Most content is created for all markets but every now and then we get the Devs to build us a feature we specifically wanted.  This was a request our team came up with and they built it for us.   

Not sure if it will get released elsewhere or not."

It looks like Nexon NA has finally started to take a look into the game to make some things make sense for the NA region. We look forward to any other changes they may come up with.  The Beta Phase is expected to last until October, so stock up on your goodies while you can!

Vindictus: July 2014 Patch Notes [NA]

Gates of Hell

Desolate Malina

July 2014 Patch Notes


Journey to the gates of hell and face a horror from beyond the grave in Vindictus’ Season 2, Episode 4- Part 1, out now!

Take on two new bosses, both the stuff of nightmares, and enjoy fun summer events and new additions to the cash shop. Read on for all the details on the newest update in Vindictus.

Inquisitor Ulchas - Desolate Malina

Terrifying New Bosses

Two new foes have crawled their way into Vindictus, and both are sure to have you waking in the middle of the night, drenched in a cold sweat.

Ulchas is rumored to be an undead warrior or perhaps a demon from the underworld, but whatever he is, his strength is unparalleled. 

Ulchas can summon a sentient blade called an Aquillore to aid him in battle, and can restore his health when wounded, making him one of Vindictus' most challenging bosses. 

Lavasat the Sentinel - Gates of Hell

Lavasat is a demonic hound with a body of twisted metal and a heart that pumps molten magma. He can cut mercenaries in two with a flick of his tail, and is protected by towering Hellspikes. You'll have to use your wits and a bit of teamwork to destroy all six spikes before moving in for the kill.

To help you defeat these monstrosities, a special Episode 4 Raid Event is being held from Thursday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 30. During the event period, receive two extra raids against Lavasat and Ulchas. To read more about this and other events, click here

New Ping Meter

To help our players with connectivity, we have introduced ping meters to the Quest Board. Now before setting off on a raid, you can refer to the Quest Board to check a boat's connection relative to your own. Connection speeds are classified by color; please refer to the chart below for details: 

Status (Color)Ping/Latency

• Blue You may experience light lag
• Green You may experience moderate lag
• Yellow You may experience significant lag
• Orange You may experience severe lag
• Red Lag will most likely be very severe
• Black Lag cannot be determined

Blue Ping Meter (Great Host Connection)

Black Ping Meter (Cannot be Determined)

 New AP Shop

A new store has opened its doors and it's only accepting one form of currency- AP! That's right- now you can use AP to purchase select items, freeing up your wallets while upgrading your mercenary. With the AP Attendance Event, you can stock up on AP and then go nuts at the new store.

To access the shop, speak to NPC Ernmass in Colhen. The AP Shop is only available to players Level 40 and above, and is stocked with the following items:

Item Name - xQuantity | Price (AP)/Purchase Limit

• Merc Recovery Potions x20 | 100 AP / Daily 3
• Goddess Grace x1 | 300 AP / Daily 1
• Goddess Grace (Party) x3 | 1000 AP / Weekly 1
• Clodagh’s Dye Ampoule x1 | 1000 AP / Weekly 1
• Enhancement Rune x1 | 5000 AP / Weekly 1

Please note the purchase limitations for each item. For example, you can purchase the 20 pack of Merc Recovery Potions three times a day, but you can only purchase every other item in the shop once per day.

Notes:

• All items in the AP Shop will be available until the October update. Except for the Enhancement Runes, which will only be available for 2 weeks.
• Merc Recovery Potions expire after 2 days.
• All items are untradeable.
• Restrictions only apply to a single character- meaning if you purchase 1 Dye Ampoule with one of your characters, you can still purchase another with a different character.
• The AP Shop is currently in beta, and its contents are subject to change. New items will be added at a later date.

Cash Shop Update

New items are also coming to the cash shop. At the Supply Depot you can stock up on even more AP with the AP Package, a fantastic bargain. Over at the Avatar Shop, the call of the wild has turned the mercenaries of Vindictus into jungle beasts- two new inner armors are available, for both male and female characters.

Vindictus Wildman Inner

Vindictus Jungle Heat Inner

Finally, our most stylish new item: the Biker Avatar costume. Sporting the badge and colors of the V.R.M.C., or Vindictus Rebel Motorcycle Club, this all-leather getup comes in two variants, one with enhanced stats. Put one on and wannabe baddasses will know you really mean business.

Biker Outfitter - Guys

Biker Outfitter - Chicks

For the full rundown of July's new cash shop items, click here.

It sure is hot this summer. Must be all that hellfire coming from Lavasat's back. Looks like you're gonna need an extinguisher...Be sure to check back with Vindictus Trix for our July Content Review coming soon.

Vindictus: S2E4 Twitch Preview [NA]

Vindictus Hosts its 3rd Twitch Stream and reveals Season 2, Episode 4 - "No Gods, No Kings" (also known as Paradise of the NonBelievers).  Previews of upcoming raid bosses, new armor and weapon sets, a stream giveaway, and the very first reveal of the AP Store were on the roster as almost 800 viewers tuned in to this weeks demo.

GM - Zinyden (L), CM - Zoltar (R)

Hosted by: Zoltar and Zinyden
GMs players:  Zinyden, SamoSam, Orkus

On screen characters [Ulchas]:  Crock (Karok - Zinyden), Kaichonu (Kai - SamoSam), and KobraKai (Kai)

On screen characters [Lavasat]:  Crock (Karok - Zinyden), KobraKai (Kai - Orkus), Kotaka (Lynn - SamoSam)

Clearing the Air

Previous streams have been met with a bit of discontent from the players because our GM's have been fairly beefed up beyond normal standards.  Zinyden took some time to explain why they needed it. Basically because they are demonstrating content designed for 8 people with being played with 3, they beefed up the characters to make the best use of time.  So yes "Naysayers", Ziny is rocking +15 everything but its so that the gameplay is a bit swifter which allows them to show us the the content as well as get through some of the bosses different states and transitions.

Preview - S2 E4, (Part One) 

"No Gods, No Kings"

New area being released is called "Annwyn" and is available from the Malina mission board. It houses both runs "Desolate Malina" (Ulchas, 6-man raid) and "Gates of Hell" (Lavasat).  All raids (Levels 50-69 and 70-85)  will require a higher level of skill, teamwork and attention not seen before.  Quick reflexes will be key to survival.

Inquisitor Ulchas

Shortly after your boat departs you've entered "Desolate Malina" as your party of 6 walks onto the shores of our once glorious getaway. The beachfront has been visibly darkened with despair. Exploration up to town reveals your foe and the battle against Inquisitor Ulchas begins.

Inquisitor Ulchas - Desolate Malina

Party Play - Inquisitor Ulchas Defeated

The team reviewed the battle quirks while actually fighting the boss.  Ulchas gave the trio hell but they were able to get through and demonstrate each of the stages. Ziny also outlined several tips and aspects of his attacks that only viewers were able to see.

Lavasat - Gates of Hell

Storyline progression will bring you to the Gates of Hell, once you arrive you are met with the beastly guardian, Lavasat. Reminiscent  of Lionotus mixed with a Kangaroo, Lavasat looks like it is sure to be fun.

Lavasat is an 8-man raid that does not require a lot of skill but does require that you pay attention.  Team work is favored over brute force with this guy. Players will have to first eliminate all of the "Hell Spikes" surrounding the entry.  During this pre-battle Lavasat does not take damage.  Use this stage to build SP for the battle.

Lavasat - Gates of Hell - S2E4

After each "Hell Spike" is destroyed, Lavasat will become dormant, resting where he lies giving the party the perfect opportunity to shift gears for the main attraction which  is concurring the bull.  This is a good time for Staffies to stack their skills and to regen and provide a corona for the party.  Players should use this break to repair and heal up.

During the next 15 minutes to an hour Lavasat will jump, leap, crush and inflame the party.  Tame him by using the chains provided by the game and lassoing his horns as he turns red. The objective is to steer him away from the lava pools flowing from the walls which allow him to regenerate his spiked armor along his back. Continually breaking armor plates will allow you a shot at the main break off which is his . Keeping him away from the lava walls is crucial because Lavasat only takes 30% of your damage dealt if he has full armor.  Once he's broken though, players will deal 150% damage.  Evies will have to learn to chain effectively or risk not obtaining the "El Matador" title and Chainblade Vellas will be a definite asset.

AP Shop

The AP Shop was revealed as a new Beta feature for the NA region. We will now have an opportunity to use excess AP to buy some NX items.  There aren't a lot of offerings right now but will be a great addition for players level 40 and above.

A few items included in the first beta include Enhancement Runes, Clodagh's Dye Ampoules, and Goddess/Party Graces.  Limitations include once weekly and once daily options but are available for all characters on an account as long as they are over level 40.

** Gold is not required to purchase AP Shop items. **

Ping Meter

The Ping Meter has been added within a week after being released to Korea.  The Ping Meter allows you to preview the hosts connection.  Avoid Yellow and Red meters as these will cause you pain.

Black bars are supposed to mean that the connection cannot be determined or that the boat has already left the dock.

Stick to Blue and Green meters for a solid playing experience.

New Armor & Weapons

With new raids comes new armors! Well, sort of.  The crew demonstrated Armageddon and Majesty gear including new armor and weapons, which will be available to craft once Part 2 is released. Armageddon (Level 80) is a fiery garb of doom, while Majesty (Level 70) shows the more elite side of the Royal Army uniform.

Wrap Up

Ziny and Zolt wrapped up the Twitch Session with a brief overview of the following:

• New Battle Report (Available soon on YouTube)
• FAQ about S2E4 
• Discussion of upcoming events 

Twitch Giveaway

Winners of this weeks Twitch "Random" Giveaway were SuperiorKimchi, Xionosy and BlueSentienal.
Congratulations guys, we hope you got something awesome :)

Watch it in HD

Check out the videos replay for yourself here:

• No Gods, No Kings (Part 1 of 2)
• No Gods, No Kings (Part 2 of 2)

Be sure to Follow Vindictus to stay in the loop on all of the updates coming soon.

Vindictus: July Battle Report

The Vindictus July Battle Report is here!

Just moments after this weeks Twitch Stream the monthly Battle Report is already online complete with some answers to a few inquisitive questions posed by the reveals from the broadcast.

First a short recap - we will be receiving Episode 4 of Season 2 in two parts. The first part (along with other updates) is set to be released this week. This includes the ability to collect items for crafting Armageddon and Majesty (lvl 80 and 70 armors) once the second part of S2E4 is released. The most shocking and exciting news that we received is that an AP Store is coming! This is being added to the Vindictus NA branch as a beta for the game. Though this brings up some of our own questions, the excitement really cannot be contained.

An AP Store, Season 2 Episode 4 and New Armor (Previews) along with an improvement to the "party" experience are all coming your way THIS WEEK!

Check out this weeks Battle Report and the FAQs brought to you by Zoltar.

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Here is the next installment of the Vindictus Battle Report. This week we cover two new raid bosses: Ulchas and Lavasat, the AP Shop, the Ping Meter, new Weapon and Armor sets and new summer events. We also tease the upcoming content update!





Below are some FAQs for you to indulge in 

Q. What content will be seen in the No Gods No Kings update and when is it out?
A. This update will add two new raid bosses: Ulchas and Lavasat as well as the beta AP Shop, a ping meter and a couple of summer events. 

Q. Where do I find Ulchas and Lavasat?
A. These bosses are at a new location on the Malina Battle Board. Making a boat is the same as for any previous content.

Q. What items do they drop?
A. They have a number of drops but the ones to look out for are the Golden Inquisitor’s Brooch from Ulchas and the Hellguard Iron Fang from Lavasat. These are main ingredients in the new Armageddon weapons and armor sets so make sure you hang onto these!

Q. What is needed to craft each Armageddon piece?
A. Armageddon weapons use a Golden Inquisitor’s Brooch (Ulchas), a Hellguard Iron Fang (Lavasat), a Legendary Druid Horn (Druid) and two Divine Teardrops (Cromm Cruaich) as well as more common boss drops. Most Armageddon armor pieces use a Hellguard Iron Fang (Lavasat), a Legendary Druid Horn (Druid) and other more common materials dropped by each boss. Some substitute the Hellguard Iron Fang for a Golden Inquisitor’s Brooch (Ulchas).

Q. What is used in the Majesty items? 
A. Majesty items are crafted using the more common boss drops from all four bosses in Episode 4. 

Q. Can I craft items in Season 2 Episode 4 Pt.1?
A. No, all new recipes require drops from both parts of Episode 4. Recipes will also be disabled until the Pt.2 update in August. That doesn't mean you can’t start collecting drops from the two new bosses in the meantime though.

Q. Why split the content like this?
A. Nexon America is driving towards a higher quality experience for our players. This means we are allowing more time for testing and bug fixes before releasing updates. To adequately QA all Episode 4 content we need until August, however we wanted to release something for players to enjoy this month, hence the split.

Q. What is the new AP Shop and why are you adding it?
A. The AP Shop is a new addition to the game allowing players to purchase certain NX items using in-game AP. It is currently in beta so only select items are available but over time we will be adding more cash shop items to it. The concept behind the AP Store is giving players alternate means to access items currently only available for cash purchase.

Q. What other items will be added to the AP Shop?
A. Over time we will be updating the store to trial other NX Depot items. We don’t have a full list right now but the desire is to offer a broad selection of the most popular items.

Q. Why is there a limit on the number of Runes a player can purchase?
A. We are in early beta right now so want to ensure we don’t open the game up to any unforeseen exploits. Over time as we balance AP store pricing and identify potential problem areas we hope to be able to relax restrictions on the more valuable items.

Q. What is the Ping Meter?
A. The ping meter is a visual display which shows players what the host connection is like before boarding a boat. Blue indicates very little lag, Green is moderate lag, Yellow is significant lag, Orange and Red are severe lag, and Black indicates that your connection to the boat cannot be determined. 

Q. What are the summer events?
A. Two summer events will be launching with this update. The first is an AP attendance event which will allow players to gain AP for use on skills or the new AP Shop. The second will allow players to unlock all new toy weapons for their characters. +15 toy weapon anyone?

Q. What frequency should we expect Battle Reports?
A. We are hoping to release one of these reports monthly so subscribe to our Youtube channel to be kept in the know.

Review: Lynn | Lewd Meets Lethal

Who is Lynn?

Lynn is the newest addition to the Mercenaries and a saucy little thing. She is a princess of the Lost Kingdom and on a mission to restore her Kingdom to it's former glory (picture a less seductive Iset). After enduring numerous trials and hardships in her past she now prepares to face a plethora of new and otherwise deadly challenges.

Lynn sports a variety of smashes and counters that makes her a hybrid Sword Vella/Scythe Evie with a slight mix of Chain Vella (In my eyes). 

Lynn’s repertoire consists of the usual 1-2-3-4 Smashes (I’m used to Chain Vella having only a 1-2-3 windup with no 4^th smash so it’s taking a little getting used to for me.)

           Skills

HollyCaust - East Server

If you’re interested in a breakdown of each of Lynn’s skills and what they do in detail check out the full list here.

Swift Assassin [SA] / Zhen Swift Assassin

Beautiful. Stunning. Magnificent. *Insert every other positive adjective imaginable*. This move is so pleasing, both aesthetically and functionally. During my time as a Vella (more so Chain) I always found myself stamina-drained even with every possible Stamina related item/skill available (potions/r3 Stam Regen/Cold Heart/Etc). Swords have the luxury of Slashing High so they can kind of, sort of bypass the need for easy Stamina recovery. The ability to proc AT LEAST 10 stamina for a quick, last minute dodge is such a wonderful thing. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've needed just a tad bit more stamina in order to get out of harms way. The damage is almost very nice. A fully stacked, no crit detonation nets me around 20-30k damage depending on what boss I'm facing, which is a nice chunk.

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~ NOTE:  I will NOT be giving exact values for her skills in my portion of the breakdown. Those numbers can be found in the aforementioned data tables once they have been posted on forums ~

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 Dark Cloud (LR)

SA: None

I find this skill highly useless. The only time I have any success with is when juggling players in PvP. Perma juggle combo'd into a Swift Assassin detonation is such a rewarding thing to see. 

Feel free to drop a line down below if you've found some magical method of using this skill to achieve maximum damage.

 Iron Machete (LLR)

      SA: Fishtail Pole

I find myself utilizing this skill along with it's Zhen counterpart (Fishtail Pole) more often than the smashes that require longer windups (Broken Sword/Centipede Strike). Lynn suffers from hitbox difficulties (at least from what I've noticed) in a sense that her attacks are very straightforward... literally.  

Iron Machete basically proceeds forward and any slight horizontal movement by a boss will cause you to either miss or wind up in an unattractive position. Luckily Lynn's dodge is so forgiving what with the ability to store Wind Steps and use them when needed. 

 Broken Sword (LLLR)

SA: Drunk Mantis

Only 360 AOE available to you. Pretty good for clearing trash mobs but it's nothing compared to Chain Vella's Bitter Gale (That thing clears everything and their mothers).  I often times only use this skill when there's some trash mobs grouped up or if I feel like I can fit it in. Once again, I don't have actual multiplier values so I don't know if that's wasted damage or the right choice. I'll be sure to make future posts on my findings if I stumble upon something.

Centipede Strike (LLLLR)

SA: Flying Guillotine

Oh baby this move. This move always brings a much needed change to my otherwise stoic expression. Lynn propels herself midair and proceeds to booty pound the ground and if you don't or cannot Little Rat then she basically remains grounded for a little bit. For all you booty lovers out there this is the skill that pays the bills. But in all seriousness this is a very rewarding skill in my eyes and the skill I tend to use most often. The only issue I have is that in crowded raids (such as Bark) where it's difficult to see yourself, it's often hard to get the timing of Flying Guillotine right. Also this is one of two skills that can be used post Killer Dart.

  

 Thunderleg (Dodge Key + Directional button)

 Little Rat (Dodge Key)

Hits an enemy: Furious Tiger (Upgrades next smashes Swift Assassin from 1 mark to 2 marks)

Deflects an attack: Wind Step (Double-tapping Dodge will launch you behind the enemy)

I swear this is the most enjoyable dodge in the game. You get the spammability of Glint, the damage mitigation of Cross Cut, it puts distance between you and the boss AND it allows you to reclaim said distance with the push of a button. I wasn’t even aware she had Wind Step until I played her. Now the whole “Ninja Outfitter” release makes sense.

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Useful Videos

I highly recommend checking out the gameplay of Lagerowonder and Junyoop on YouTube. They are highly knowledgeable and passionate about the game.  Be sure to subscribe.

Lagerowonder Lynn 101

Junyoops' Lynn Solos Lionotus Hero





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Contest: The Lynn Chronicles

Its time to get those creative juices flowing and let your imagination run wild.  To celebrate the arrival of Lynn Nexon's Vindictus [NA] team wants you to dust off those keyboards and break out your Movie Maker...Check out the latest fanfiction contest.

We know Lynn has a lot of fans and we want to reward them. That's why we're hosting a fan fiction contest from now until 11:59 PM PDT on Sunday, July 13. We want you to compose your very own story for your personal Lynn. Perhaps your Lynn isn't from a lost kingdom and still lords over subjects in a faraway land. Or perhaps she is a chosen one destined to defeat the Fomors and guide the people of Vindictus to the promised land of Erinn. It's up to you to decide what path you want her to take.

Contest Information

Dates: Contest ends at 11:59 PM PDT on Sunday, July 13

Details: Create a unique story for your Lynn character using either comic panels or video narration. Just post your images or embed your video into the official forum thread, which can be found here. Story must take place inside the world of Vindictus and feature its lore. Write the best Lynn yarn and you could win a Regal Panda Chieftain Package, a Shadow Leather Ninja Set, or a host of other hot items!

PRIZES

Long Spirit Hoodie

Shorter Spirit Hoodiee

Tee Shirts and Lanyard

• (5 Winners for Each Entry Category)
• 1st Place - 5th Place receives their choice of:
• One (1) Shadow Leather Ninja Set OR
• One (1) Regal Panda Chieftain Package (Blue) OR
• One (1) Regal Panda Chieftain Package (Red) OR
• One (1) Old World Equipment Set
• + Spirit Hood***
• + One (1) Vindictus T-Shirt
• + One (1) Vindictus Mouse Pad
• + One (1) Vindictus Lanyard

***  1st place winners will receive a Long Spirit Hood while 2nd -5th place winners will receive the shorter version. ***

*T-Shirt sizes are subject to availability and are delivered on a first reply-first send basis. Winners will be emailed at their Nexon account registered email address for shipping details*

We'll report back with the names and snippets from the winning entries.