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.

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