Last August 21st, KOG’s action RPG ‘Elsword’ updated a new 2nd job called ‘Crimson Avenger’ for their character Elesis. To promote their new update, Elsword team attended the Seoul Comic world event during the 23rd and 24th for a meeting with its fans.

‘Elsword’ booth was decorated with Crimson Avenger as the theme. The booth was extremely popular to the extent where over 3 thousand people gathered near the booth 2 hours before the event started.  What kind of character is this Crimson Avenger that was the center of attention for this event? To find out more we went to the Seoul Comic world site to met with KOG’s development team leader Gwon-Oh-Dang.

• This is Elsword’s first time participating in Seoul Comic world. How do you feel?

Development team leader:  We were worried that we might interrupt users in having fun but I felt relieved after seeing users having fun carrying around ‘Elesis’ giant pillows. Since there are many ‘Elsword’ fans and players that come to this event, we plan to come here more regularly.

• Comic World event is held in both Seoul and Busan. Do you plan to attend the Busan Comic World as well?

Development team leader: Development team did visit Busan Comic World during 16th and 17th. We enjoyed the event by buying items sold from the booth and such. Before this year, we used to visit Comic World Elsword user booths to cheer them on and buy them snacks. We plan to continue being observant for the events like these from now on. If possible, we want to appear in Busan Comic World as well.

• Even before the booth opened, Over 3000 users gathered around the ‘Elsword’ booth. How did it feel?

Development team leader: I felt very thankful. I wanted to give something to every user who visited the booth but couldn’t do so due to material shortages. The event continues in the 24th and we are still giving out gifts so I hope users continue to visit and give their attention.

• Elesis ‘Crimson Avenger’ was updated on the 21st. Introduce her for the users who haven’t met her yet. 

Development team leader: ‘Crimson Avenger’ is Elesis’s third 2nd job. Her play style differs from other Elesis jobs in that she deals damage by using up her HP. She battles by alternating between her Chivalry systems Annihilation and Gale. These two system modes have effects that absorb or recover HP so it is important to play managing these two modes.

Because of this, Elesis players have a high gap between Pro and Newer players depending on their control. Scenario wise, Crimson Avenger’s setting is that of Elesis losing her fellow Knights due to demon ambush and even Elesis herself dying and reviving. She was once a bright and chivalrous knight but after accepting the demon’s powers she staked everything on revenge. Thus she has a more violent personality. Users that weren’t satisfied with the older Elesis jobs will like this Elesis with a newer concept.

• What were the user reactions after ‘Crimson Avenger’ was released?

Development team leader:  Response was great despite the update being released after the Summer Break. Opinions of the users is that the Crimson Avenger’s playstyle is worth researching. Also, satisfaction ratings on the Crimson Avenger’s image was very high.

• Unlike other jobs ‘Crimson Avenger’ uses Chivalry system. There are opinions that the Character is difficult to use because its hard to manage the system.

Development team leader: It is true that Elesis’s Chivalry system is hard to manage. But even if you don’t exactly know what the system does, it does not cause any inconveniences when playing.  Still, we are working on revamps to address the issue of Chivalry system being hard to manage. We plan to change Chivalry system so users can make easy use of the system on the 28th update.

• There are some dissatisfaction regarding ‘Crimson Avenger’s’ skill balance. What are your thoughts on this?

Development team leader: Development team is observing the situation with the users. The Crimson Avenger Skill revamp update is on the 28th. Also additional balance changes will be made gradually.

• Can you give us an introduction on Add update that’s coming up in September?

Development team leader:  Add’s new job that will appear in September update will have a scenario from the past as his background. It’s a story about how Add gains an ability to jump between time and space and works towards on fixing his unfortunate past. It’s hard to reveal any more but, since he can freely control Time and Space, this new Add will feel very ‘freely controlled’ for the users. It would be alright to have  high expectations for this job.

Development team leader: From the start I wanted one thing. To provide for the current users that enjoy Elsword, a game that they can play proudly and to have them meet with even more new friends inside the game. I worked towards releasing characters and contents that cannot be seen in other games. Through more updates, I will continue to work hard so many friends can play and enjoy ‘Elsword’.