Elsword (Korean: 엘소드 Elsword) is a free-to-play, action-oriented massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by KOG Studios. The game was first released at the end of 2007 in South Korea, and later it was localized and made available to play in other regions. This 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 fight against the encroaching demonic forces and protect the El from those who seek to abuse its power.
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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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Story
- See also: Lore, Elsword World, and Story
In the land of Elrios, the world is given life thanks to the power of the El. However, the harmony of Elrios was disrupted by one of the guardians of the El, Solace, kidnapping the El Lady, the chosen of the goddess Ishmael. This caused the El to become unstable and explode, existing as numerous crystal shards of energy scattered across the land in the present. The larger shards hold great power, enough to sustain the nature and civilization around it. Unfortunately, there are some wicked beings who seek the power of the El for their own.
Elsword, continuing his knight training in the village of Ruben, discovers the blue demon Berthe trying to take away the El Shard, an important treasure of Ruben Village that maintains the life for it and the surrounding forest. Elsword unleashes his anger and manages to force Berthe to retreat, with the help of the magician, Aisha, who happened upon the battle. Meanwhile, Rena overhears a group of bandits planning to steal the El Shard for themselves. She engages the leader, Banthus, and forces him to flee. Berthe had threw away the El Shard in his escape, and it ends up landing right in front of Banthus. With the prize in his possession, Banthus runs off with the El Shard with a taunting laugh. Rena, Elsword, and Aisha decide to work together to retrieve the lost El 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 the world of Elrios 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 forces who threaten to destroy it.
Gameplay
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 cities, 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 rewards ED, the main in-game currency, which 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 items. 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 dungeons, quests, and enemies 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.
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 for 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 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
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File:ElboyTiny.png Knight 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, joining forces with Aisha and Rena. 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 File:ElSkill1.png and a quick evasive dodge File:Rolling.png.
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Media
Manhwa
Webcomics
Light Novel
Mobile Game
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Staff
Main
Role | Name | Notes |
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Director | DongShin Lee | 2016 (Current?) |
??? | 2015? - Rose, Maximization Stat | |
Kwon Oh Dang | 2014? - Luciel | |
??? | Earlier | |
Artists (Concept and Original Art) | RESS | Elsword, Aisha, Rena, Raven, and Eve |
흑주돈 | Chung | |
Sando | Ara, Elesis | |
Hwansang | Add, Lu/Ciel | |
Voice Director | Michael Sorich | Directed KOG Games' Voice Over Project for NA server |
Voice Cast
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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". |
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