05/21 Patch Notes - DirectX11 & Mount Extraction

Developer Notes

On May 21, we plan to update the DirectX 11 version that was previously tested through the Public Test Server.

Considering that game launch behavior may vary depending on each environment, for the time being it will be provided as an optional version alongside the existing client.
Additionally, optimization work has been applied to the DirectX 11 version, allowing for smoother raid gameplay, and the maximum frame rate in towns will also be increased.

The previously announced Mount Extraction System will also be updated, and the online Q&A event will begin tomorrow for one week.
If you have any questions about Elsword or feedback you would like to share, please feel free to leave them.
We will carefully review all submitted questions and opinions, and share them during the Elrios Summer Rendezvous event, where you can enjoy both the Summer Update presentation and the cafe event together, on Saturday, June 20.
We ask for your active participation in the online Q&A.

The Summer Update presentation scheduled for Saturday, June 20 will be available for all adventurers through an online livestream, and for two days from Sunday, June 21 to Monday, June 22, the “Elrios Cafe Rendezvous” event will also be held, where all adventurers are free to visit and participate.

We hope for your interest and can’t wait for you to take part in the event.

DirectX11 Version

1. When launching the game through the Elsword website or Nexon Plug, you can choose between the DirectX 9 Ver. and DirectX 11 Ver.

   • DirectX 9 Ver. is set as the default option.

   • If you launch the game using a version different from the current default, that version will become the new default on the next launch.

   

2. Fullscreen mode is restricted in the DirectX 11 version. (When selected, it will operate in Borderless Windowed mode instead.)

3. In the DirectX 11 version, UI elements are also adjusted while Colorblind Mode is enabled.

4. The maximum frame rate limit in Towns, Guild Hideouts, and El House will be increased to 40 60 FPS.

Other Improvements

1. The default aspect ratio will be changed from 4:3 to 16:9.

   • The position and size of overall UI elements will be adjusted.

   • All loading images will be improved to maintain their aspect ratio when the resolution changes. Letterboxing will appear for resolutions with incompatible aspect ratios.

   • Dungeon Clear dialogue UI illustrations will maintain their aspect ratio when the resolution changes.

   • Skill Cut-In illustrations will maintain their aspect ratio when the resolution changes.

Events

1. Toy Block Assembly Event (May 21 ~ June 18, account-wide):
   Select a Toy Block blueprint through the event UI and collect block pieces from dungeon and town quests to assemble your chosen reward item. Normal Assembly refreshes weekly and resets progress, while Special Assembly uses Cash Shop blueprints to speed up completion and allows tradeable rewards. Players can progress 1 Normal and 1 Special Assembly simultaneously.

2. Hedgehog Attendance Check (May 21 ~ July 2, account-wide):
   Complete daily attendance missions by clearing 5 level-appropriate dungeons or staying logged in for 60 cumulative minutes in-game. Attendance rewards include Magic Wardrobe Tickets (10th Set) and various progression items. Missed attendance days can be recovered using ED, with up to 21 stamps available for purchase.

3. 2026 Buddha's Birthday Event (May 25, account-wide):
   Log in for 10 cumulative minutes to receive a [Cobo] Infinite Potion Cube containing 1-day Infinite Refined Recovery Potions and Infinite Fighting Spirit Potions.

4. 2026 Buddha's Birthday EXP Burning Event (May 25, character-wide):
   All characters receive 2x EXP throughout the event period. This buff stacks with Dungeon EXP Booster items.

Cash Shop Update

1. Mount Extraction Ticket
   [How to extract a mount]

   While holding a Mount Extraction Ticket, click the “Extract” button in the Summon: Mount UI to proceed with extraction. A tradable item will be granted in your inventory (however, time-limited mounts and premium mounts cannot be extracted).

   • Mounts that are non-tradable before summoning (e.g., event rewards) can become tradable after extraction.

   [Mount data preserved after extraction]

   GOGO! EL Rider exclusive EXP and stats are retained.

   [Mount data reset upon extraction]

   Stamina is fully restored to 120.

2. Pet: Horyang

   

3. Skill Cut In Reorder Shop
   

   

4. Special Toy Block Blueprint

Fixes & Improvements

Character

1. The Toy Block Weapon Costume can now be dyed.

2. Fixed an issue where summoned monsters would disappear earlier than their intended duration.

3. Fixed an issue where the MP Recovery effect persisted even after unequipping Eternal Dimension.

4. Furious Blade - fixed Giga Drive - Limiter’s buff effect not displaying in certain situations.

5. Innocent - fixed skill effect not updating properly when equipping/unequipping [Mod] Eschaton.

6. Minerva - fixed an issue where if Enhance Equipment was unlocked inside a dungeon, the extra activation of G-35L Flash Grenade would not be loaded.

7. Eternity Winner - fixed the Exascale (Restore) Complete effect applying to [Command Activation Skills] abnormally.

8. Radiant Soul - fixed the Movement Speed effect granted by the ‘I’m Helping!’ buff applying abnormally.

9. Nisha Labyrinth - fixed the Cooldown Reduction effect applying intermittently under fast Action Speed while in Wooki Growth Stage 5.

Dungeon

1. Fixed an issue in Altar of Invocation Phase 1 where previously restricted skill types were not being lifted even after Berthe prohibited skill types again.

2. Fixed an issue in the Palace of Gold Medovine dungeon where boss positions appeared differently between party members when the boss swapped positions with its decoy under certain conditions.

3. Fixed an issue where an invisible wall appeared in the center of the map after clearing the Palace of Gold Medovine dungeon.

4. Fixed an issue in Wilting Tower: Flight Phase 1 where, under certain conditions, when changing between positive and negative charges, the system would reposition them if the quantities were inconsistent.

5. Improved an issue in the Legacy Salamander dungeon where the character would drop rapidly when pressing the down key on poison floors.

6. Fixed an issue where the UI in the Abyss Purifier dungeon did not maintain its aspect ratio depending on resolution.

7. Fixed an issue in Henir’s Time and Space - High Entropy where the tracking laser pattern of the Defense System boss behaved abnormally in certain situations.

8. Fixed an issue in Henir’s Time and Space - High Entropy where, if the boss King of Abyss was defeated during the Mass Orb Release pattern, the ongoing Mass Orb Release pattern would not end.