On Wednesday, August 5, a new special dungeon, Sanctuary of the Celestial Palace, was released. Despite being a daily dungeon, it is receiving positive feedback for its efficiency, which is comparable to the Tower of God. Additionally, the developer notes provided specific details regarding the major update scheduled for late August, 'EPISODE 01 - GENESIS,' and the new Healer class. We have gathered the latest news on the Healer class and this week's Sol: Enchantment updates.

Players have shared mixed reactions regarding the difficulty of the new special dungeon, Sanctuary of the Celestial Palace. Most agree that the perceived difficulty while hunting is slightly higher than the 1st floor of the Tower of God, and similar to or slightly lower than standard level 50 hunting grounds. Each monster provides over 20k EXP and 150+ Nine, making it highly beneficial for growth and resource gathering. However, even though it is a safe zone with non-aggressive monsters, the monsters deal high damage. Players with lower stats may find it risky to leave their characters on auto-battle with only infinite potions, so it is recommended to carry plenty of standard potions or make occasional trips back to town.

While Unique equipment chests can drop, the low probability makes them an unreliable source of Diamonds. Some players report getting nothing even after running all their characters, while others get lucky immediately upon entry; it is entirely up to chance. Most view this as a growth dungeon for securing stable, high EXP rather than a place to farm Diamonds. For players level 50 and above who have exhausted their Tower of God entry time, this has become an essential daily course that consumes two hours of base entry time.

New level-up benefits and collections have been added for levels 50 and above. Previously empty reward slots before reaching levels 55 and 60 now provide Trait Stones and Unique item crafting blueprints, totaling eight of each. A total of 26 new collections have been added, including those using Nine, Unique equipment, and Epic items. However, since Unique weapons and Epic items are costly in terms of Diamonds, it is recommended to prioritize Nine Collections III, V, and VI, which offer bonuses to Weapon Damage, Hit, and HP Potion Recovery Amount at a lower cost.

Following the new patch, the Infinite Lightning Elixir Package has been added. Available until Wednesday, August 19, and purchasable up to four times per account, this elixir triggers lightning magic upon a successful attack, dealing additional damage. If you craft a +3 Lightning Elixir, the lightning trigger probability increases to 10%, and both Damage and Damage Reduction increase by +3, easing the burden of hunting.

The 'Episode I GENESIS Invitation,' a limited-time item purchasable with Nine, has also been added to the shop. It costs 826 Nine and includes the invitation, 5 Bound Enchant Scrolls, and 30 Increase Scrolls. Given the value of the Enchant Scrolls alone, this purchase is highly recommended.

Monthly purchase benefits were updated on Saturday, August 1. The previous system, which provided discount coupons, has been revamped to reward a 'Unique Rune Selection Chest' upon reaching a certain purchase amount (₩300k), adding a way to guarantee the acquisition of a desired Unique grade rune.

When combined with the Rune Crafting Event running until Wednesday, August 12, you can significantly increase your supply of Unique Runes. During the event, you can craft a Unique Rune Chest with a 100% success rate for 20 million Nine per craft, up to twice per account. Since Unique Runes are essential for maximizing key stats like Hit and Weapon Damage, utilizing both purchase benefits and in-game crafting events is an efficient way to boost your stats.

Until Wednesday, August 19, defeating World Bosses will grant 'Seal of Conquest (Event).' These seals can be registered in the collection tab for limited-time bonuses, with the stats remaining active until 07:00 on Wednesday, August 26.

Registering these seals provides a significant boost to key stats directly linked to combat power, including +5% EXP gain, +2 Damage, +1 Hit, +1 Weapon Damage, +2 Damage Reduction, and various Physical/Magic Defense bonuses. Although the effects are temporary, the stat increases are substantial, so it is recommended to participate in World Boss content consistently during the event.

The 'Journey of Fortune' pilgrimage event, a minigame, will run until Wednesday, August 26. Similar to previous pilgrimages, you roll dice to complete the course and receive rewards based on where you land. Landing on a spot again grants a 'Fortune Stat Increase Scroll.' Completion rewards are provided per round, and from the 3rd round onwards, you receive a 'Fortune EXP Pouch' containing 240k–360k EXP. Major rewards include 10% EXP boost potions, various crafting material cauldrons, and blueprint chests containing Unique to Epic equipment blueprints. Event dice can be obtained through quests, NPC purchases, and crafting.

The developer notes revealed key content for the first major update, 'Episode GENESIS I: Battlefield of the Gods,' scheduled for late August. The first new class, Healer, determined by the pre-launch 'Divine Rights' vote, will be added. The Healer is an attack/support class capable of freezing enemies, using AOE skills, healing allies, buffing, and resurrecting. A fourth character slot will also be opened with the update.

The first inter-server battlefield, Tower of God 3rd Floor, and a World Market are also set to be introduced. The 3rd floor will be converted into an inter-server zone where players from servers within the same world can gather, expanding the map and significantly increasing drop rewards, including Legend grade items. The entry level for the Tower of God will be adjusted from 40 to 45. The World Market, shared by servers 1-5 within a world, allows the world's 'Main God' to set tax rates. A conversion system will also be added, allowing players to use existing items as materials to obtain higher-grade equipment.

Pre-registration will be held via the official website from Wednesday, August 5, to Wednesday, August 26. Users who participate will receive growth coupons after the August 26 update. Using the pre-registration coupon grants a 'GENESIS Gift Chest' containing a 'GENESIS Spec Up Ring' and 'Spec Up Elixir,' which boost Physical Defense and HP Potion Recovery Amount. Additionally, rewards to facilitate growth are provided, including a Unique card summon ticket for Hit and EXP gain, a 'Beginner Equipment Support Set' consisting of +4 Rare Gear, Enchant Scrolls, and Rune Chests.

Ahead of the third 'Divine' election on Saturday, August 8, at 20:00, the Nine consumption by independent rankers on streamer servers has emerged as a variable. Amidst the fierce Nine-consumption war between massive factions and streamers, independent users have been spotted entering the rankings. While their total consumption is relatively low compared to top-tier rankers, the dispersion effect—where Nine collected and spent by massive factions flows into the hands of independent users—is acting as a new variable in the election landscape.

In fact, independent rankers are appearing within the Top 10 Nine-consumption rankings on various servers, swaying votes and rankings. 'GoodChoice' on Caltheon 2 spent 180 million Nine to reach 10th place, while 'WithdrawnMember' on Lindel 2 (160 million Nine) reached 13rd. 'BabyWhale' on Caltheon 4 (110 million Nine) and 'PenguinMan' on Lindel 5 (100 million Nine) also hold high positions. As the intense confrontation and psychological warfare between factions continue, all eyes are on whether the consumption behavior of these independent users will determine the final outcome of the Divine election.