Never-Ending Darkness

For the series of Challenge Mode raid dungeons, see Never-Ending Darkness (Challenge Mode)

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Never-Ending Darkness

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Inside the power, a powerful demonic energy filled the area.

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Description

Inside the power, a powerful demonic energy filled the area.

Recommended Level

99

Required Combat Power

• Story Mode
• Normal Mode

180,000

350,000

Details

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• Up to 6 players can enter, requiring a minimum of at least 3 people. (Normal)
  • 1~4 players. (Story)
• Only three Resurrection Stones can be used to revive.
• Players are given a 15 second penalty before they can resurrect themselves.
• Bosses can only be frozen or petrified 3 times each (every hit is 1 count) at a time. When this limit is exceeded, they become invulnerable to that debuff for 60 seconds.
  • Freezing or petrifying can be attempted again after 30 seconds, but you will not be able to chain it further. This also resets the 3-step chain's cooldown to 60 seconds.

 Enviromental Debuff - Demon RealmEnviromental Debuff - Demon Realm

• The El's power does not reach into this realm, Attack and HP will be reduced by 50%.

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• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Phase 3

Phase 1 - Silent Observer

{{ In the deepest pits of darkness, various thorns will pierce out of the ground.

Phase Gimmick

Players are tasked with destroying the thorns as fast as possible and cause the 4 Silent Observer flower buds in the back to bloom. Every 30 seconds, blue markings will appear clockwise on the wall around the main flower, that apply the  Enemy DebuffStrange GazeEnemy DebuffStrange Gaze debuff which decreased Physical/Magical attack for the rest of the dungeon. The intensity of the debuff depends on the amount of markings that have appeared. For marking 1 to 9, the effect changes from 5%, 10%, 14%, 18%, 21%, 24%, 26%, 28% to 30%. The potency of the Debuff is carried over to the next Phases. Grey Thorns can only be harmed using combos and actives while the Red Thorns can only be destroyed with the use of special and hyper active skills. In Normal Mode, should the party fail to clear out enough thorns before the blue markings completely encircle the main flower, it will violently explode with demonic energy, killing everyone in the party regardless of resurrection abilities, and cause the dungeon to fail[1].

Mobs

Attacks highlighted in red bypass invincibility frames.

Monster Image	Monster Description	Monster Moves
	Grey Thorns - Thorns that can only be destroyed using combos or actives.	Spawn: These thorns will deal a minor amount of damage when they shoot out of the ground.
	Red Thorns - Thorns that can only be destroyed using special actives.	Spawn: These thorns will deal a minor amount of damage when they shoot out of the ground.

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Phase 2 - Dark Observer

{{ The Dark Observer has bloomed revealing the core. Smaller Silent Observer have also awakened.

Phase Gimmick

Defeat the main flower. While the small flowers are alive, they will grant the main flower a shield that makes it invincible. Both the main flower and the smaller flowers will target players at random with the blue circle that acts as their pupils, also causing a target to appear on the player targeted, before firing a large laser. The flowers may start glowing red and charge up a large powerful attack. Destroying the small flowers during this period will render the boss temporarily stunned.

Boss

Attacks highlighted in red bypass invincibility frames.

Dark Observer
	The flower bud located at the root of the tower. It opens to reveal a materialized eye.
Boss Attacks		Tips
Protection: Shield itself with support mobs. When any of support buds are taken down, the protection will be ceased and player may have a chance to damage the main bud until the support buds respawn.
Spikes: Cause the spikes on its shell to shoot out, attacking targets close to it.
Sweeping Laser Vision: Fire a laser that sweeping one side of battlefield.
Mega Laser Vision: Stare at a target roughly 8 seconds and then fire a powerful, static laser.		While tracking targets moving from one side of it to the other, the eye will stare across the Z-axis as it tries to move from one side to the other. If it fires while staring off into the Z-axis, the laser will be incapable to harming any players.
Death Blossom: After all support bud is destroyed, it may shield itself and summon all support bud. These mobs must be destroyed before any more harm can be done to the Dark Observer. While in these state. All buds turn into red bud and become idle state. Fail to destroy all mobs within 30 seconds result to instant kill all players regardless of resurrection abilities, and cause the dungeon to fail. If success to deal with, Dark Observer will be stunned for 10 seconds. After HP below 50 bars, boss will periodically use this move regardless support bud is destroyed or not.		Support bud summoned from this action have lower HP than normal. This attack is either harmless or has a significantly longer duration during Story Mode.

Mobs

Attacks highlighted in red bypass invincibility frames.

Monster Image	Monster Description	Monster Moves
	Silent Observer - A small flower bud that supports the larger main bud.	Spikes: Cause the spikes on its shell to shoot out, attacking targets close to it. Usually use with main bud at the same time. Laser Vision: Stare at a target and fire a powerful laser. Regenerate: If left unattended for period of time. They begin to heal itself and main bud as well.

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Phase 3 - Crimson Eye

{{ The core has detached itself, defeat the core.

Phase Gimmick

If the core is able to defeat any player, it will heal a significant amount of its HP. While it's HP is below 60%, it may enter a protective state and target a singular player with a powerful vine attack, the attack must be redirected back at Crimson Eye multiple times in order to stun the boss.

Boss

Attacks highlighted in red bypass invincibility frames.

Crimson Eye
	The core, freed from its bud has absorbed the energy from its surrounding an assumed a new more powerful form.
Boss Attacks		Tips
Drain Power: Every player's death will heal itself for 2 HP bars. The lower it HP, more HP will recovered.
Teleport: It can teleport around the stage as will.
Spikes: Cause the spikes on its shell to shoot out, attacking targets close to it. Will commonly use it after teleportation around the stage.
Death Prison: The boss will imprison a player in a shell. If the shell is not destroyed within 20 seconds, the player is immediately killed.		The shells are color coated much like the spikes, grey shells only take combo/active damage while red shells only take special active damage. This attack can only be used if there is more than one player.
Mega Laser Vision: Stare at a specific target for 5 seconds before firing a laser at them. Unlike the Dark Observer's version, the eyes will always stay in the same Z-axis as it tracks a target.
Thorn Rotation: Teleport to the center of the map, and create three long thorns which rotate in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manor for approximately one round. After HP undergo below 70 bars, Crimson Eye will rotate in opposite direction one more round after 80% of first rotate.
Thorn Pillars: The boss will defend itself in a shield that grants it damage immunity. During this state, the boss will attempt to attack players by causing a large pillar of thorns to shoot out of the ground underneath a given player. These thorns must be redirected to hit the boss five times to force it out of the state and stun it for 15 seconds. This move only be used when HP below 60 bars.

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Dialogue

• Phase 1 Dialogue
• Phase 2 Dialogue
• Phase 3 Dialogue
• Dungeon Victory Quote

• Ara: There are thorns coming out of nowhere! There's no place to stand...!
• Chung: Everyone calm down! First we should get rid of these thorns to create an open space!
• Raven: You'll need to attack differently based on the colors of the thorns. Everyone watch out!

• Lu: So that's where all the demonic energy in this area was coming from.
• Eve: We should also pay attention to the smaller eyes on all sides as we attack.

• Ain: Haha, my, are we not done yet? It just doesn't die, does it?
• Lu: Be careful! It's thorns feel dangerous! Even a tiny scratch will be life threatening!

• Elsword: Did this... eye just blocked the way to the resident of this tower? I think this is where I would find the owner of the voice I've been hearing.
• Aisha: I've never seen this kind of magic circle... There must be an ocean of knowledge I've yet to learn in the Demon Realm.
• Rena: The demonic energy is almost suffocating in here... Hm? Ahaha, I'm fine, don't worry.
• Raven: A monster in shape of an eye...? It's almost like it's monitoring us. We should destroy them all.
• Eve: ...It is evident that the enemy is in the shape of an eye. That eye must be a part of someone who could very well be within this tower.
• Chung: The demonic energy... is very thick. But I will not throw myself in blind rage. Whoever is at the end of this, I will see with my own eyes.
• Ara: The thorns are everywhere. The floor, the eye shaped monster... It's like it's trying desperately to prevent someone from entering.
• Elesis: (Everyone seems tired... I need to stay focused...!)
• Add: Tsk, this confirms I'm no good with 'teamwork'. Dynamo, full speed!
• Lu: (I guess this would have happened sooner or later. As you've put your trust in me, I will put my trust in you, Ciel.)
• Ciel: ... We can't go on like this.
• Rose: I am used to battle in dark terrains, but handling enemies both in air and under ground is difficult.
• Ain: Mr. Guardian, are you alright? You tend to overwork yourself just like Elsword. Haha, if you nod that vehemently, you might hurt your neck.

Boss Drops

BGM

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Image	Name	Boss	Character	Stats	Set Effects
Demonic Eye	Demonic Eye	Crimson Eye	Common	Lv99 Accessory (Support Unit): Critical Damage +5% When awakened, decrease Physical/Magical Defense and Action Speed of enemies within range by 10% for 15 seconds. (Cooldown: 30 seconds) (Dungeon) When awakened, decrease Action Speed of enemies within range by 10% for 15 seconds. (Cooldown: 30 seconds) (Match)	Eternal Flame: 2 Pieces: Resistance to Dark Attributes +100 Damage dealt to Boss Monsters +5% (Dungeon) 3 Pieces: Resistance to Fire Attributes +100 Polarize +5% (Max 55%) (Dungeon)

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Gallery

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Trivia

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• The characters featured on the loading screen are Ishtar, Chevalier, Apsara, Doom Bringer, and Minerva.

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Updates

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Date		Changes
KR	NA
07/26/2018	08/08/2018	Never-Ending Darkness added.
08/09/2018	-	▲ Dark Observer's and Death Prison's HP reduced. Fixed not being able to move forward in certain locations in Phase 1. Crimson Eye: Fixed so it cannot be pushed. ▲ HP Recovery when a party member dies slightly reduced.
08/23/2018	-	Story Mode added: CP Requirement of 180000. ▲ Dark Observer, Crimson Eye, Death Prison cage HP reduced. Crimson Eye: ▲ Only cages a maximum of 2 people during the Death Prison pattern. No longer reflects damage during the Thorn Pillars pattern. ▲ HP Recovery when a party member dies slightly reduced.
08/14/2019	-	▼ CP Requirement increased from 250000 to 400000.
03/12/2020	04/08/2020	▼ Story Mode party limit decreased from 8 to 4. ▲ Raid Weapon can now drop from Story Mode. Raid Weapon gauge shared between modes. Seperate Raid Rewards added for Story Mode (Raid Reset Ticket seperate). ▲ Normal Mode CP Requirement decreased from 400000 to 350000
08/27/2020	09/23/2020	▲ Amount of spikes defeated required to complete Phase 1 decreased.
11/19/2020	12/16/2020	▼ Normal Mode party limit decreased from 8 to 6. ▲ Normal Mode difficulty decreased.

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Alternative Names

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Server	Name	Translation
South Korea	돌아올 수 없는 어둠	Darkness of No Return
Japan	帰らずの闇	Darkness of No Return
China (Simplified Chinese)	无法回归的黑暗	Darkness with No Return
Germany	Endlose Dunkelheit	Endless Darkness
Spain	Oscuridad infinita	Endless Darkness
France	Ténèbres éternelles	Eternal Darkness
Italy	Oscurità Eterna	Eternal Darkness
Poland	Nieskończony Mrok	Endless Darkness
Brazil	Trevas sem Retorno	Darkness without Return

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Dungeons

• Region 13~18
• Region 1~6
• Region 7~12
• Region 19~22
• Laby
• Noah
• Lithia
• Other
• Miscellaneous

Varnimyr	Rigomor	Master Road	Pruinaum	Pruinaum Outskirts	Tirnog
{{ Labyrinth of Ruin Guardian's Forest Dark Elves' Outpost Forsaken Spirit Asylum Crimson Tower of Howling Flames Never-Ending Darkness Crimson Cradle of Flames Shadow Vein }}	{{ Sea of Ruin Abandoned Deep-Sea Tunnel Trosh's Nest Abandoned Icerite Plant Titan's Grotto }}	{{ Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent Elrianode Training Grounds Spirit Sanctum Water Dragon's Compass Nasod Testing Chamber Gate of the Setting Sun Anguish of the Wavering Servant Unraveling the Knot of Memories }}	{{ Glacial Land Old Village Site Sanctuary of the Soul Capital-Bound Train Savage White-Ghost's Castle Altar of Invocation }}	{{ Plegas's Gaze Plegas's Reflection Plegas's Labyrinth }}	{{ Theme Park Entrance Tricky House Puppet Theater Concert Mania Shadow Earl's Castle }}

Ruben	Elder	Bethma	Altera	Feita	Velder
{{ Tree of El White Mist Swamp }}	{{ Shadow Forest Wally's Castle }}	{{ Bethma Lake Dragon Nest Richie Mines Cargo Airship }}	{{ The Black Crow Return Plains Transporting Tunnel B4-1 Nasod Foundry Altera Core }}	{{ Shrine of Dedication Entrance Underground Chapel Altar of Dedication }}	{{ Hope Bridge Palace Entrance Commercial Area 1 Southern Gate }}

Hamel	Sander	Lanox	Atlas	Elysion	Elrianode
{{ Resiam Outskirts Ancient Waterway Magmanta's Cave Halls of Water }}	{{ Barren Sander Caluso Tribal Village Sandtilus Heart of Behemoth }}	{{ Ash Covered Village Phantasmal Geyser Volcanic Flame Entrance Collapsing Temple of Fire Grand Cavern: Chasm of the Divided Land }}	{{ Diceon Mines Atlas City Elysion Tower }}	{{ Celestial Crossroads Adrian's Palace Solace's Fortress Halted Sun's Memory }}	{{ Hall of El Water Dragon Sanctum Elrianode City Debrian Laboratory El Tower Defense Forgotten Elrian Sanctum }}

Abyss	Monaterra	Serpentium	Doom Aporia
{{ Sunken Holy Ground Blooming Mineral Field Nightmare's Crib Birth of Origin }}	{{ Palace of Gold Medovine Hunter's Hideout Torta Arena The Great Steel Wall }}	{{ Fabricated City Android Factory Madame Corae's Garden Serpentium Tower Orchestra Hall }}	{{ Cornerstone of Prophecy Nightmare: Reset Room Queen's Throne Hall Wilting Tower: Flight Wilting Tower: Fall }}

East Lurensia	North Fluone	Central Fluone
{{ Outer Edge of Black Forest East Lurensia Port The Lariness Eye of the Storm }}	{{ Bamboo Forest Road to Lord's Keep Lord's Keep Underground Prison Top Floor of Lord's Keep }}	{{ Corrupted Dune Distorted Memory Gap }}

Northern Lanox	Northern Lanox R
{{ Temple of Time Moonlight Hill (Day) (Uphill) Moonlight Hill (Day) (Downhill) Abandoned Manor House of Rosso's Laboratory }}	{{ Depths of Temple of Time Clamor's Memory Moonlight Hill (Night) (Uphill) Moonlight Hill (Night) (Downhill) Illusion of House of Ebalon Titania's Garden }}

Undiscovered Ruins (Tomb)	Zaya Mountains	Port Town Denice	Wailing Wind
{{ Undiscovered Ruins (Tomb) Sander Village }}	{{ Zaya Mountains Campsite Polluted Lake }}	{{ Port Town Denice Port in Chaos }}	{{ Wailing Wind Raided Village Calmahari of Grief }}

The Kleruk in Chaos	Restored Velder Castle	Velder Central Square	Society Research Facility
{{ The Kleruk in Chaos Sacrilegious Statue }}	{{ Restored Velder Castle Castle Ground Floor Castle Hall }}	{{ Velder Central Square Opening of the Festival }}	{{ Society Research Facility Corroded Forest Portal Through the Rift }}

Event	Special	Secret	Challenge Mode	Guild
{{ Velder Academy Library Velder Academy Athletic Meet Velder Academy Concert Dessert Café ELSTAR Showcase ELSTAR Signing Event ELSTAR 2 Music Show Elrios City Run Elrios City Defense Heart El Puzzle Maid Cafe }}	{{ Henir's Time and Space Heroic Mode Ereda Island Add's Energy Fusion Theory Dimension of Sinister Intent Twisted Time and Space - Fahrmann's Peak Gate of Darkness }}	{{ Wally's Underground Laboratory Dragon Nest: Abyss Transporting Tunnel: Contaminated Area Velder's Hallucination Temple of Trials The Rage of Behemoth Grand Cavern: The Source of Demonic Energy Deep-Sea Passage: Emergency Crisis Reclaim the Supply Train }}	{{ Crimson Tower of Howling Flames Never-Ending Darkness Crimson Cradle of Flames Savage White-Ghost's Castle Altar of Invocation }}	{{ Hungry Ghost Bump Bump Moby! The Great Zombie Invasion }}

Semi-Removed	Removed	Miscellaneous
{{ Residential Area 3 Burning Hope Bridge Sunken Resiam Heart of the Ancient Waterway Temple of Frozen Water Garpai Rock Trock's Lair Burnt Forest }}	{{ Old Maps Old Event Maps }}	{{ Free Training Tutorial Forgotten Elrian Sanctum }}

Overworld

• Region 13~18
• Region 1~6
• Region 7~12
• Region 19~22
• Other

Varnimyr	Rigomor	Master Road	Pruinaum	Pruinaum Outskirts	Tirnog
{{ Camp: Crimson Edge }}			{{ Camp: Aurora }}		{{ Magmelia }}

Ruben	Elder	Bethma	Altera	Feita	Velder
{{ Ruben Village Spirit Falls }}	{{ Elder Village }}	{{ Bethma Village Dicey Sky Road }}	{{ Altera Village }}	{{ Feita Village }}	{{ Velder Village Clock Tower Square }}

Hunting Fields

Ruben	Elder	Bethma	Altera	Feita	Velder
	{{ Wally's Memorial Bridge }}			{{ Pilgrim's Site Dead Man's Hill }}	{{ The Prosperity Road The Peace Road Harmony Road Port Lurensia Hamel-destined Battleship }}

Hamel	Sander	Lanox	Atlas	Elysion	Elrianode
{{ Hamel Capital Fountain of Healing }}	{{ Sander Village Wind Stone Ruins }}	{{ Lanox Village Silent Night Shelter Charming Geyser }}	{{ Atlas Station }}	{{ Elysion }}	{{ Elrianode }}

Hunting Fields

Hamel	Sander	Lanox	Atlas	Elysion	Elrianode
{{ Velder-destined Battleship Elime's Wave Stricken City Circular Waterway Noah's Grave }}	{{ Temple of the Wind Caluso Tribe Territory Sandtilus Grave Behemoth Crater }}	{{ Ashen Land Geyser Plains Volcanic Blade Canyon Distant Ruins }}	{{ Shyflowne Pond City Outskirts }}	{{ Judge's Sanctuary }}

Abyss	Monaterra	Serpentium	Doom Aporia	-	-
		{{ Camp: Steel Wall }}

Laby's Imaginary World	Someone's Lab	Memory Shard	Guild Base
{{ Laby's Imaginary World }}	{{ Someone's Lab }}	{{ Beyond the Rift }}	{{ Guild Base }}