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Grand Launch Release Notes
Accessing Classic World
We recommend preparing your launcher for MapleStory Classic World before Grand Launch begins, to ensure you can jump into the game the moment servers go live.
Nexon Launcher
Since the MapleStory Classic World game client cannot be downloaded until launch day, you can save time by getting your Nexon Launcher ready right now.
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Download and install the official Nexon Launcher from the Nexon website.
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Log in with your Nexon account.
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On Launch Day: Locate MapleStory in your library, select the MapleStory Classic World toggle, and download the standalone client.
Steam
Because the games are bundled, having the base game fully installed and updated right now will drastically reduce your required patch size when Grand Launch begins.
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Open your Steam Library and locate MapleStory.
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Click 'Install' and select your preferred drive.
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Allow the base download to finish completely and let Steam apply any pending updates.
General Key Details
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New accounts will have a trade restriction. All trading features will become available 24 hours after a character on the account reaches Lv. 15.
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The game can be played on both Windows and macOS.
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The game now supports English, Spanish (Beta), and Korean (Beta) languages.
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You can choose between Classic Style and Modern Style as the default key binding settings. Modern Style supports WASD movement!
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Xbox and PlayStation controllers are supported. Other controllers may not function properly.
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Make sure to Enable Controller Support in Game Options to have your controller recognized! This option is toggled off by default.
Begin Your Adventure
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Up to 3 characters can be created per account. When deleting a character, there will be a waiting period before it's deleted from your account.
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Every character starts as a Beginner on Maple Island. You’ll meet your first monsters, complete quests, and get familiar with the basics before traveling to Victoria Island.
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Victoria Island is home to multiple towns where you’ll choose your job and continue your adventure. Explore forests, mountains, dungeons, and more as you take on quests and meet other Maplers along the way!
Forgotten Hollow will not be available during Grand Launch as the path leading there hasn't been discovered yet! The area will open in November.
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As you explore Victoria Island, make sure you check out Perion’s newly added area, Excavation Site! Here are some of the monsters you may encounter:
Ghost Stump
Wooden Mask
Rocky Mask
Skeledog
Mummydog
Skeleton Soldier
Officer Skeleton
Commander Skeleton
Choose Your Job
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At Lv. 10, you can complete your 1st Job Advancement and choose one of the four jobs: Warrior, Magician, Bowman, or Thief. Each offers a different way to fight, so choose one that fits how you want to play!
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At Lv. 30, your 2nd Job Advancement lets you choose a more specialized path and learn new skills.
The maximum character level is Lv. 100
Challenge Bosses
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As you explore Victoria Island, you may come across powerful bosses! Prepare your equipment and team up with other Maplers to take on the 6 bosses that will be available to challenge:
Mano
Stumpy
Mushmom
Shade
Zombie Mushmom
Jr. Balrog
Explore New Features
Beauty Album is a new feature that lets you save your character’s hairstyles, face styles, and skin color all in one place! Keep your favorite looks saved so you can return to them when you’re ready for another change!
Crafting is a brand-new MapleStory Classic World system available to characters Lv. 10 and above. Turn the materials you collect into items that will help you out on your adventure!
Visit crafting NPCs to see items you can craft and the materials you’ll need. As you continue crafting, you’ll develop your crafting skills and gain access to more recipes.
Silas Irons
Smithing
Mr. Thunder
Weaponcrafting
Francois
Tailoring
Vicious
Woodcrafting
JM From tha Streetz
Leatherworking
Chrishrama
Arcforge
Citizenship is a new MapleStory Classic World system available to characters Lv. 12 and above. Get to know the people who call Victoria Island home! Official residents of Henesys and Kerning City get special perks like:
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Access to special items from the local specialty shop
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Discount on Cab prices
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Discount on Storage Keeper services
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Discount for some general store items
Become a citizen of Henesys by talking to Arthur located in Henesys Town Hall
Become a citizen of Kerning City by talking to Roxy located in Kerning City Civic Center
Visit each town’s Community Board to find requests from local residents. Completing these requests earns Contribution toward your Citizenship grade. As your grade increases, you’ll unlock more opportunities to help the town!
Citizens can also shop at the Citizen General Store for special items to support their adventures, including the newly added Lie Detector Test.
Lie Detector Test
Account-bound, 7-day duration
If you notice a character engaging in abnormal behavior in the game, you can use a Lie Detector Test on them to trigger a minigame. Characters who fail the minigame will be sent to the Truth Booth.
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Those who enter the Truth Booth must stay logged in for a set duration before they can leave.
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Normal gameplay will not be available at the Truth Booth and the following functions will be restricted:
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Movement and skill use
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Chatting
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Using items
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Participation in any in-game content
Housing is a new feature where you can have a place of your own in either Henesys or Kerning City! You can only own one home at a time.
Once you’re a citizen with a Citizenship Grade of Visitor or higher, you can purchase a home with mesos by talking to the Housing Registrar.
Buy a House in Henesys by talking to Bianca
Buy a House in Kerning City by talking to Scarlett
Decorate your home with furniture, invite other players to visit, and visit their homes too! Housing is shared by all characters within the same account.
Party Quests
Looking for an adventure to take on with friends? Characters Lv. 21 and above can participate in the ‘First Time Together’ Kerning City Party Quest. Talk to Lakelis in Kerning City to get started!
Kerning City Party Quest is available only on Channels 3 - 12.
Party quests are activities where you work together with other players to complete a series of challenges. In ‘First Time Together’, your party will solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and face King Slime! J>PQ@@
Have questions about Classic World? Check out our MapleStory Classic World FAQ
The Journey Begins
October 21, 2026 6:00 PM UTC - November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Complete daily check-ins with Maple Administrator and receive rewards for your adventures!
Requirements
Lv. 10 and above characters
How to Participate
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Talk to Maple Administrator and accept the ‘[Event] The Journey Begins’ quest.
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Defeat monsters Lv. 10 or above for a chance to obtain a 
Maple Leaf.
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Exchange 30 Maple Leaves with Maple Administrator to receive the daily reward!
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You can complete the daily quest once per day per account. Your reward is based on the number of times you’ve completed the quest. If you miss a day, your progress will remain the same.
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For example, if you claim the Day 1 reward on Monday and return on Wednesday, you’ll receive the Day 2 reward.
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Rewards can be claimed once per account for each check-in day.
The Journey Begins Rewards
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Obtain the following rewards based on the cumulative times you’ve checked in:
The Marks We Leave Behind
October 21, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Explore Victoria Island and follow clues to find the Mark of the Beta!
Requirements
Lv. 25 and above characters
How to Participate
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Accept the ‘[Event] The Marks We Leave Behind’ quest by talking to Jay located in Henesys.
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Follow the quests and explore Victoria Island to find clues that point to a 
hidden treasure!
hidden treasure!
To Classic Beginners
October 21, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Requirements
Completed the following quests during Closed Online Test #1 and/or #2:
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‘[Event] A Strange and Familiar Wood’
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‘[Event] Beyond the Unknown’
How to Participate
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Eligible players will receive the 
Classic Beginnings Label Ring and 
Classic Beginnings Chat Ring through the Mailbox.
Classic Beginnings Label Ring and Classic Beginnings Chat Ring through the Mailbox.
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If you completed the event during one test (Closed Online Test #1 or #2), you’ll receive one of each ring.
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If you completed the event during both tests (Closed Online Test #1 and #2), you’ll receive two of each ring.
October 28, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Monsters have taken over and stolen every last piece of Malady’s Halloween Candies! She needs your help getting it back!
Requirements
Lv. 10 and above characters
How to Participate
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Accept the ‘[Event] Halloween Candies’ quest by talking to Malady located in Henesys and Kerning City.
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Defeat monsters Lv. 10 or above for a chance to obtain 
Halloween Candies.
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Collect 100 Halloween Candies and return them to Malady.
HIDDEN MISSION ALERT!!!... With her Halloween Candies returned, Malady wants you to share them with children scattered around Victoria Island.
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Complete the hidden mission to receive a 
Pumpkin Basket: Tradable within world, Permanent.
Pumpkin Basket: Tradable within world, Permanent.
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Type: One-handed Sword
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Attack Speed: Fast
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Weapon Attack: +27
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Speed: +3
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Available Enhancements: 7
October 28, 2026 12:00 AM UTC - November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Orange Slimes have appeared in several towns! Defeat them for a chance to receive tasty rewards.
Requirements
Lv. 10 and above characters
How to Participate
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Orange Slimes will spawn in major towns (Henesys, Ellinia, Kerning City, and Perion) during the event period.
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Defeat them for a chance to receive the following items:
Halloween Candies
Untradable, expires November 18, 2026 11:59 PM UTC
Red Malady’s Candy
Tradable, Permanent
Recovers 600 HP
Blue Malady’s Candy
Tradable, Permanent
Recovers 450 MP
Green Malady’s Candy
Tradable, Permanent
Restores 300 HP and 300 MP
October 22, 2026 | 12:00 AM UTC - 2:00 AM UTC
Ready for a challenge? Take on a jump quest that puts your timing and jumping skills to the test!
How to Participate
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Once the GM opens the Event Door, talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to enter the event map.
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You cannot participate if you:
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Own a Scroll of Secrets
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Participated in a GM event within the past 24 hours
There will be multiple rounds and event rooms can fill up quickly. If you can’t enter, wait until the GM starts the next round and try again.
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Test your physical fitness and take on a jump quest within 15 minutes.
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Movement and jump are set to default, and skills like Haste and Teleport are disabled. Consumable items will have no effect during the event.
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All participants will receive an 
Event Trophy.
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Successfully complete the physical fitness challenge to receive the 
Scroll of Secrets reward.
Scroll of Secrets reward.November 6, 2026 | 12:00 AM UTC - 2:00 AM UTC
Team up with other Maplers and harvest as many coconuts as possible before time runs out! Watch out for obstacles and traps as you compete to earn the highest score.
How to Participate
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Once the GM opens the Event Door, talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to enter the event map.
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You cannot participate if you:
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Own a Scroll of Secrets
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Participated in a GM event within the past 24 hours
There will be multiple rounds and event rooms can fill up quickly. If you can’t enter, wait until the GM starts the next round and try again.
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Attack coconut trees using melee attacks to collect as many coconuts as possible within 5 minutes. Players will be divided into two teams.
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Ranged attacks and skills cannot be used and will be disabled.
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If you don’t have a melee weapon, you can purchase one by talking to Harry located in the event map.
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All participants will receive an Event Trophy.
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The winning team receives the Scroll of Secrets reward.
Scroll of Secrets reward.December 19, 2026 | 12:00 AM UTC - 2:00 AM UTC
Climb your way through three stages and choose the correct portals to reach the finish before time runs out!
How to Participate
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Once the GM opens the Event Door, talk to Paul at Lith Harbor to enter the event map.
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You cannot participate if you:
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Own a Scroll of Secrets
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Participated in a GM event within the past 24 hours
There will be multiple rounds and event rooms can fill up quickly. If you can’t enter, wait until the GM starts the next round and try again.
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Find your way through ladders and tricky portals within 6 minutes. Choose carefully, as some portals will move you to the next map while others may send you back to the beginning.
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Movement and jump are set to default, and skills like Haste and Teleport are disabled. Consumable items will have no effect during the event.
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All participants will receive an Event Trophy.
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Reach the last stage to receive the Scroll of Secrets reward.
Scroll of Secrets reward.
Have a Scroll of Secrets? Take your Scroll of Secrets to Chun Ji at Kerning City Construction Site and complete his quest to receive a 
Magic Box.
Magic Box.
Bring the Magic Box to Mr. Pickall in Kerning City to randomly receive one of the following items:
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Screw (x5)
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Black Sack
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Gold Ore (x10)
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Diamond Ore (x10)
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Black Crystal Ore (x10)
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Elixir (x15)
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Pure Water (x30)
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Watermelon (x30)
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Red Bean Sundae (x30)
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Ice Cream Pop (x30)
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Bronze Ore (x15)
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Iron Ore (x15)
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Mithril Ore (x15)
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Adamantium Ore (x15)
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Silver Ore (x15)
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Orihalcon Ore (x15)
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Garnet Ore (x15)
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Amethyst Ore (x15)
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Aquamarine Ore (x15)
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Emerald Ore (x15)
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Opal Ore (x15)
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Sapphire Ore (x15)
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Topaz Ore (x15)
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Overall Armor DEF Scroll: Intermediate
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Overall Armor DEF Scroll: Greater
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Topwear DEF Scroll: Intermediate
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Topwear DEF Scroll: Greater
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Bottomwear DEF Scroll: Intermediate
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Bottomwear DEF Scroll: Greater
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Shoes Jump Scroll: Intermediate
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Shoes Jump Scroll: Greater
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Shoes Speed Scroll: Intermediate
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Shoes Speed Scroll: Greater
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Earring STR Scroll: Intermediate
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Earring STR Scroll: Greater
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Earring DEX Scroll: Intermediate
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Earring DEX Scroll: Greater
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Earring INT Scroll: Intermediate
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Earring INT Scroll: Greater
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Earring LUK Scroll: Intermediate
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Earring LUK Scroll: Greater
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Gloves Attack Scroll: Intermediate
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Gloves Attack Scroll: Greater
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Gloves Magic Attack Scroll: Intermediate
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Gloves Magic Attack Scroll: Greater
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Shield DEF Scroll: Intermediate
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Shield DEF Scroll: Greater
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Shield Evasion Scroll: Intermediate
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Shield Evasion Scroll: Greater
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Cape HP Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape HP Scroll: Greater
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Cape MP Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape MP Scroll: Greater
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Cape STR Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape STR Scroll: Greater
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Cape DEX Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape DEX Scroll: Greater
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Cape INT Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape INT Scroll: Greater
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Cape LUK Scroll: Intermediate
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Cape LUK Scroll: Greater