Age of Splendor: Chapter <3> 
The past few weeks have been nothing short of incredible for our community. With the launch of Chapter 3, we’re stepping into an exciting new stage that brings transformative changes to classes, unveiling their true potential and addressing long-standing concerns. We understand that certain classes haven’t always felt as strong, and some players have felt demotivated—but that’s changing now.
At the heart of our efforts is a commitment to listening. Through countless chats, calls, and discussions with all of you, we’ve strived to create a flawless server and ensure class balance that feels authentic and rewarding. Our aim has always been to replicate the essence of classic gameplay, including the dynamic experience of debuffs and mechanics that defined the era.
However, as is natural in this stage, some of those initial limitations begin to fade, allowing every class to shine in their unique way. Chapter 3 is where diversity flourishes, and every player will feel their role come alive in new and meaningful ways.
Stay tuned as we continue to shape this journey together. The best is yet to come!
Level Cap Increase & Experience Changes
- Maximum Level: The level cap will be raised to 80, allowing players to reach new heights in power and capability.
- Dynamic Experience Rates: To support this progression, new dynamic experience rates will be introduced:
- Level 1 to 51: x3
- Level 52 to 61: x2
- Level 61 to 72: x1
- Level 73 to 76: x0.5
- Level 77 to 78: x0.1
- Level 79 to 80: x0.01
Content Updates
- Giant’s Cave: Monsters in the Giant's Cave will now respawn, making it a viable area for farming and grinding.
- Tower of Insolence (Floors 11 & 12): These floors will now drop Magic Tablets, adding more value to higher-level exploration.
- New Bosses: Level 80 bosses, such as Gorgolos, will begin spawning. Prepare your parties and strategies for these challenging encounters.
- Epic Bosses: Level and drops have been increased, matching the new stage.
Sub-Class System
The Sub-Class system will be enabled, adding a new layer of customization and power for characters.
Learn more about it in the Sub-Class quest: Fate's Whisper.
Class Balancing & 3rd Class Updates
With the introduction of 3rd classes, a new balance patch will be implemented.
- Players who participated in the beta might recall the improved damage scaling and enhanced class mechanics.
- This update ensures that all classes feel powerful, balanced, and diverse. Expect to see a broader range of classes in play after this patch.
List of Changes:
- Now Events will last 5 minutes instead of 10.
- The time before getting kicked from an event due to inactivity has been raised.
- Duelist and Grand Khavatari AoE skills power have been increased by 25%.
Support for New & Returning Players
To make it easier for both newcomers and current players to gear up:
- A new event or L2 Coin Shop promotion will be introduced, offering opportunities to accelerate progress and reach the item cap faster.
- This promotion will be time-limited for Christmas holidays.
The castle owners will be reset before the castle sieges, and they will remain active for this week. There might be changes about this for the next weekend!
This update is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 22nd between 19:00 and 20:00 (UTC +2).