Elsword (game)

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Elsword
Developer KOG Studios
Publishers Nexon
NHN Corporation (Hangame)
File:Flag-tw.pngFile:Hk.png Gamania (TIC)
Giant Interactive (ZT Game)
KOG Games
File:Europeanunion.png Gameforge
Asiasoft (PlayPark)
File:Flag of Indonesia.png Netmarble
File:Bresil Flag.png Level UP! Games
Garena
Furizen Solutions (Gamemela)
Platform Microsoft Windows
Release Dates December 27, 2007
File:Flag-tw.png October 23, 2009
File:Hk.png November 9, 2009
March 17, 2010
March 23, 2011
November 11, 2011
2011?
April 17, 2012
October 11, 2012
File:Flag of Indonesia.png December 4, 2012
File:Bresil Flag.png July 10, 2013
July 24, 2013
October 9, 2013
April 2, 2014
Genres MMORPG, Action-Adventure, Fighting, Platformer, Side-scroller
Mode Multiplayer
Input Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad
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Elsword (Korean: 엘소드 Elsword) is a free-to-play, action-oriented massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by KOG Studios. It was first released at the end of 2007 in South Korea, and later it was localized and made available to play in other regions. The game was originally developed as a spiritual successor to KOG Studios' other game, Grand Chase, specifically evolving the graphics from 2D. This MMORPG boasts a 2.5D side-scrolling gameplay with beat'em up combat, manga-inspired visuals, and an immersive fantasy world. The story of the game follows the title protagonist Elsword and the El Search Party as they travel across the world of Elrios to protect the El from the encroaching demonic forces.

Story

See also: Lore and Story

In the land of Elrios, the world is given life thanks to the power of the El, a mystical gem that radiates energy. However, the harmony of Elrios was disrupted by one of the masters of the El, Solace, when he kidnaps the El Lady, the one chosen by the goddess Ishmael to watch over the El. This caused the El to become unstable and explode, which now currently exist as numerous crystal shards of energy scattered across the continent. While the Nasod and human civilizations began to disappear, survivors could only prosper where larger El Shards were, as those shards hold great enough power to sustain the nature and civilization around it. Towns and villages were rebuilt around these large shards with the remaining El Masters protecting them to restore power to the El. But with the disruption came the rise of wicked beings who seek the power of the El for their own.


Our story begins with Elsword, a young boy continuing his knight training in the village of Ruben. He discovers the great, blue demon Berthe trying to take away the El Shard in Ruben, which is vital in maintaining life for the village and the surrounding forest. Elsword unleashes his anger and manages to force Berthe to retreat, with the help of the wandering magician, Aisha, who happened upon the battle. Meanwhile, the elven ranger Rena overhears a group of bandits also planning to steal Ruben's El Shard. She engages the leader, Banthus, but he is able to escape with the El Shard. Rena, Elsword, and Aisha resolve to work together to retrieve the stolen El Shard from Banthus and the bandits, thus forming the El Search Party. This would begin their adventure as the members of the El Search Party travel across the continent to track down the El, make new allies and friends, stop powerful and cunning foes, solve the mysteries surrounding the El and the El Lady, and protect Elrios from the growing evil that threatens to destroy it.

Gameplay

Elsword's three first-job paths.

Players can choose to play as one of twelve playable characters, each with their own unique characteristics, abilities, and backstories. Players will traverse through diverse areas and villages, where they can talk to NPCs and accept quests or access the game's various shops and facilities. Players can venture into dungeons and fields, where they can defeat enemies and tough bosses using attack commands and special skills to string together powerful combos. Doing so will allow players to complete Epic Quests, which unfold the story though dialogue cutscenes and sometimes rendered videos. Defeating monsters and completing quests can reward items, equipment, and ED, the main in-game currency. ED can be used to purchase various items, equipment, and services. The game servers also generally have limited-time in-game events that players can participate in to earn special rewards and benefits. Players can choose to use real cash currency to purchase exclusive goods from the Item Mall. Some of the main types of items available in the Item Mall are costume pieces and customizations, which can be purchased to dress up and customize your character to make them your own.

Players earn experience from defeating enemies, clearing dungeons, and completing quests to level up and advance their characters. Upon reaching level 15, players can upgrade their character along a specialized job path, each with their own fighting style and personality, which gives access to new skills and abilities. The player is then able to advance their characters further at level 35 and unlock more powers for their class with the Transcendence system at level 70. The final advancement sits at the current level cap of level 99, unlocking the Force Skill system and more abilities.

Upon reaching the level cap of 99 and completing a certain quest, players can continue to earn experience to earn points in the El Resonance system, which can be invested in various stat increases to specialize your characters and make them even stronger.

Players can collect and use a variety of items found throughout their journey. Quests can reward items upon completions, and NPCs can sell some items to players. Dungeons and bosses can drop rare equipment and items as well. Equipment can be dismantled into materials, which can be used to craft even stronger equipment. Equipment can also be enhanced at blacksmiths to power up its main stats, socketed to give additional stats, or attributed at an alchemist to gain additional elemental effects. Special dungeons available at higher levels drop special materials and equipment that is needed to craft the strongest, endgame equipment. Other items such as consumables and elixirs can be crafted as well. Players can also own pet companions who can accompany them on their journey, as well as mounts to provide swift transportation.

Players can interact with each other by communicating via the chat window, forming parties either manually or through matchmaking, playing in the fields or dungeons together (PvE), sparring or dueling in player versus player (PvP) matches, becoming part of a guild, trading with one another and selling items on the market board, and combining forces to tackle giant Raid Bosses.

Characters

Characters
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Elsword is the titular swordsman who carries a great sword to slash and bash his enemies. He is an aspiring young knight who was trained under the guidance of his sister, Elesis. Ambitious and hotheaded, Elsword is always looking for a challenge, but he is good-natured at heart.

Elsword begins his journey searching for the lost El that was stolen from the town of Ruben after he fends off the demon Berthe. He joins forces with Aisha and Rena and they all depart on their journey together.

His strength lies in his close-ranged skill with the sword, but he can also harness the power of fire to deal some explosive attacks. He can take a number of hits and strike right back.

Elsword begins his adventure with a powerful frontal slash and a quick evasive dodge .

Job Classes
A knight trained to fight with an enhanced dashing, close-combat sword fighting style.

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Sword Knight

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Lord Knight

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Lord Knight
(Transcendence)
A fiery magic swordsman who utilizes both the sword and rune magic.

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Magic Knight

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Rune Slayer

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Rune Slayer
(Transcendence)
A dual-wielding swordsman with high-speed, sword combination attacks.

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Sheath Knight

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Infinity Sword

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Infinity Sword
(Transcendence)

In-Depth

General Guides
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Media

Manhwa

Webcomics

Light Novel

Mobile Game

Animation


Staff

Main

Role Name Notes
Director 이동신 (Lee Dong Shin) 2016~Current
이승헌 (Lee Seung Heon) 2015~2016
권오당 (Kwon Oh Dang) 2011~2015
김창호 (Kim Chang Ho) 2007~2011
Artists (Concept and Original Art) RESS Elsword, Aisha, Rena, Raven, and Eve
흑주돈 Chung
광견샤프트 Veteran Commander, Saber Knight
Sando Ara, Elesis
Sylpi Yama Raja
Hwansang Add, Lu/Ciel
Voice Director Michael Sorich Directed KOG Games' Voice Over Project for NA server

Voice Cast

Character
Elsword 정유미 (Jeong Yu Mi) 鈴村 健一 (Kenichi Suzumura) Nicolas Roye
Aisha 이지영 (Yi Ji Yong) 釘宮 理恵 (Kugimiya Rie) Sandy Fox
Rena 정미숙 (Jeong Mi Sok) 堀江 由衣 (Horie Yui) Cristina Vee
Raven 박성태 (Bak Seong Tae) 宮野 真守 (Miyano Mamoru) Brian Beacock
Eve 우정신 (Woo Jeong Shin) 能登 麻美子 (Noto Mamiko) Brianna Knickerbocker
Chung 양정화 (Yang Jeong Hwa) 沢城 みゆき (Sawashiro Miyuki) ???
Ara 여민정 (Yeo Min Jeong) 佐藤 聡美 (Satomi Satō) Dina Sherman
Elesis 윤여진 (Yoon Yuh Jin) 井上 麻里奈 (Inoue Marina) ???
Add 정재헌 (Jeong Jae-heon) 釘宮 理恵 (Kugimiya Rie) Bryce Papenbrook
Lu 김현지 (Kim Hyeonji) 井口 裕香 (Yuka Iguchi) (Uncredited) Melissa Fahn
Ciel 김영선 (Kim Yeongson) 杉山 紀彰 (Noriaki Sugiyama) JC Hyke]]
Rose 이용신 (Lee Yong Shin) 小清水 亜美 (Ami Koshimizu) Erica Lindbeck
Ain 김승준 (Kim Seung Jun) 武内 駿輔 (Takeuchi Shunsuke)


Trailers

Pre-release Trailer 1 (2007)

Beginners Site Movie

NA Promo Trailer (2015)

NA Promo Trailer (2017)
Animated Trailer (2007)

JP Promo Trailer (2014)

EU Promo Trailer "Playing with Fire"


Gallery


Trivia


External Links

Server Publisher Official Link Restrictions
South Korea Nexon Elsword KR Only Korean players
(as of 03/01/2019)
Japan KOG Games Elsword JP
Steam Store Page
Only Japan players (has its own Steam version)
Taiwan Gamania (TIC) Elsword TW Only Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan players
China Giant Interactive
(ZT Game)
Elsword CN
WeGame Store Page
No IP block
North America KOG Games Elsword NA & International
Steam Store Page
Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean players excluded
(as of 01/13/2021)

Steam versions are not available in South Korea, Europe (Russia included), Greater China and Japan. (as of 08/29/2022)

International English
Brazilian Portuguese
KOG Games and Level UP! Games
KOG Games
Thai
KOG Games and Asiasoft (PlayPark)
KOG Games
Elsword TH
Europe Germany Gameforge
Steam Store Page
Elsword DE No IP Block
Spain Elsword ES
France Elsword FR
Italy Elsword IT
Poland Elsword PL
United Kingdom Elsword UK