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====== Edda Biolab ======

Edda Biolab is a custom instance dungeon in **GemstoneRO**, featuring enhanced challenges, custom rewards, and a deeper narrative. This dungeon offers players a rich storyline centered around the experiments of the Rekenber Corporation.

===== Features =====
  * **Story Mode Initiation**: Players must complete a custom story initiation before accessing other modes.
  * **Custom Chests**: Includes a new chest for EDDA headgears.
  * **Gauntlet Mode**: Doubled mobs for an increased challenge.
  * **Dialogue Improvements**: Fixed dialogue and added Sierra’s cut-in images.
  * **Removed Mimic Spawns**: Reduced random mob interruptions.

===== Requirements =====
  * **Base Level:** 175+ 
  * **Party:** Recommended (1-2 members minimum for key stages).
  * **Starting NPC:** Sierra in Yuno (Coordinates: 216, 345).
  * **Cooldown:** Resets at 00:01 Server Time.
  * **Time Limit:** 4 hours
  * **Modes Available:**
    * Battle Mode: Standard dungeon progression.
    * Gauntlet Mode: Double the mobs for higher difficulty.

===== Walkthrough =====

^ **Floor** ^ **Details** ^
| **1: Story Initiation**  | Speak to Sierra in Yuno to begin the custom storyline. Players are introduced to the **Virtual Records** concept and synchronization mechanics. |
| **2: Combat Begins**     | Clear mobs like **Rekenber Senior Guard** and **Regenschirm Scientist**. Progression requires teamwork to eliminate all enemies. |
| **3: Gauntlet Mode**     | Optional mode with increased mob spawns, featuring monsters like **Nameless Acolytes** and **Nameless Swordsmen**. |
| **4-7: Data Synchronization** | Engage in battles against Rekenber researchers and experimental creations. Strategic coordination is essential. |
| **8: Boss Floor**        | Face the **Nameless Swordsman (MVP)**. The boss uses powerful AoE skills and summons minions. Avoid staying grouped to reduce damage. |
| **Optional Story Path**  | Discover Sierra's memories for additional lore and unique dialogue. |

===== Notable Monsters =====
^ **Monster** ^ **Level** ^ **Size** ^ **Race** ^ **Element** ^ **Special Abilities** ^
| **Rekenber Guard**          | 173 | Medium    | Demihuman | Neutral 2 | High physical damage. |
| **Rekenber Scientist**      | 172 | Medium    | Demihuman | Neutral 3 | Uses support spells. |
| **Nameless Acolyte**        | 176 | Medium    | Demihuman | Holy 2    | Casts debuffs like **Decrease AGI**. |
| **Nameless Swordsman (MVP)**| 200 | Large     | Demihuman | Neutral 4 | AoE skills and summons. |

===== Cards =====
^ **Card**                     ^ **Effect**                                                                                     ^
| **Rekenber Guard Card**      | Increases ATK and melee physical damage. Additional bonuses based on weapon type and refine level. |
| **Rekenber Senior Guard Card** | Enhances ATK and ranged physical damage. Extra benefits for specific weapons and refine levels. |
| **Regenschirm Scientist Card** | Boosts MATK and all-property magical damage. Bonuses for two-handed staves with higher refine levels. |
| **Unknown Swordsman Card**   | Increases MaxHP. When combined with **Boss Egnigem Senia Card**, boosts physical damage and grants bonuses based on armor and shoes' refine levels. |

===== Equipment =====
^ **Item**                        ^ **Description**                                                                           ^
| **Vicious Mind Aura**           | Headgear obtained from the Nameless Swordsman (MVP). Provides various bonuses based on base stats, including ATK, ASPD, MATK, and skill delay reduction. |
| **Experimental Weapon Box**     | Contains **Biological Laboratory Experimental Weapons**, dropped by the Nameless Swordsman (MVP). |
| **Goral Crown Combination Scroll** | Used to craft **Goral Crown [1]**, requiring specific materials. Dropped by the Nameless Swordsman (MVP). |
| **Trial Diadem Combination Scroll** | Used to craft **Trial Diadem [1]**, requiring certain materials. Dropped by the Nameless Swordsman (MVP). |

===== Experimental Weapon Enchantments =====
Players can enchant Experimental Weapons through the NPC in the Edda Biolab. The following options are available:
^ **Enchant Type**         ^ **Cost**       ^ **Effect**                                                                     ^
| **General Enchant**      | Low            | Low material cost but failure may destroy the weapon.                         |
| **Advanced Enchant**      | Moderate       | Higher success rate, no destruction upon failure.                             |
| **Determined Enchant**    | High           | Guarantees success and allows players to select the desired enchant (3rd slot only). |

===== Custom Rewards =====
  * **EDDA Headgears**: Obtainable from custom chests within the dungeon.
  * **Special Equipment**: Crafted using materials dropped by instance monsters.
  * **Virtual Record Analysis Data**: Exchanged with Nina for exclusive items.

===== NPCs =====
^ **NPC** ^ **Location** ^ **Role** ^
| **Sierra** | Yuno (216, 345) | Initiates the instance and guides players through Virtual Records synchronization. |
| **Nina**   | Yuno (214, 347) | Provides additional lore and background for the instance. |

===== Tips for Success =====
  * **Team Composition**: A well-balanced team with tank, DPS, and support is recommended.
  * **Item Preparation**: Bring consumables like **Green Potions** and healing items to counter debuffs.
  * **Gauntlet Strategy**: Expect doubled mobs in Gauntlet Mode. Plan crowd control abilities accordingly.
  * **Understand Mechanics**: Learn the synchronization mechanics and avoid rushing.

===== Rewards =====
Completing the instance rewards players with:
  * Rare materials for crafting.
  * Exclusive cards and EDDA headgears.
  * Unique lore through additional cutscenes.

===== Additional Notes =====
  * All mobs in Gauntlet Mode are doubled, making this mode significantly more difficult.
  * Synchronization errors can occur if party members are not aligned properly.
  * The **Nameless Swordsman** boss battle requires strategic movement to survive AoE attacks.