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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. 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 [[Elsword World|world of Elrios]] to fight against the encroaching demonic forces and protect the El from those who seek to abuse its power.

: ''See also: [[Lore]], [[Elsword World]], and [[Story]]''

[[File:Lore-1.png|left|x80px]] 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 Forest/Elsword|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.

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 [[Hunting Fields|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 [[Currency#Cash|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 [[Upgrading Equipment|enhanced]] at blacksmiths to power up its main stats, [[Socketing Equipment|socketed]] to give additional stats, or [[Attributing Equipment|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.

Elsword begins his journey searching for the lost El that was stolen from the town of [[Ruben Forest/Elsword|Ruben]], joining forces with Aisha and Rena.

She specializes in overwhelming her opponents with fireballs and wide array of powerful spells in quick succession, and she can give a quick whack with her staff to fend of anyone too close to her mana-charging space.

Raven begins his adventure with a powerful blast from his Nasod Arm [[File:RSActive1.png|link=Maximum Cannon]] and the ability to slide into the shadows to pass through obstacles and enemies unharmed [[File:STactive1.png|link=Shadow Step]]

Eve begins her adventure with her trusty Sentry nasod [[File:Dimension_Link.PNG|link=Dimension Link]] and the ability to create a copy of herself to evade and trick enemies [[File:PhotonBlink.png|link=Photon Flash]]

Chung begins his adventure with a single homing missile [[File:Scare_Chase.png|link=Scare Chase]] and can propel himself out of harms way with a blast from his cannon [[File:BackBlast.png|link=Back Blast]]

Ara begins her adventure with a quick flurry of spear strikes [[File:TempestDance2.png|link=Tempest Dance]] and the ability to absorb spirit energy from her foes [[File:GainForce2.png|link=Energy Absorption]]

Elesis begins her adventure with the Velder Knight's signature explosive slash [[File:Spiral-Blast(Elesis).png|link=Spiral_Blast_(Elesis)]] and a display of quick wits and speed to be both offensive and evasive simultaneously [[File:DAS.png|link=Dodge and Slash]]

Add begins his adventure being able to cause a large sonic boom to destroy anything in its path [[File:AddSkill4.png|link=Energy Boom]] and carries around a small pocket teleporter [[File:AddSkill6.png|link=Phase Shift]]

Lu and Ciel start their adventure being able to quickly swap between each other in combat, with Ciel's gunplay [[File:LuCielSkill1.png|link=Triple Shot]] and Lu's massive physical strength [[File:LuCielSkill2.png|link=Stomp]]. They are both capable of doing a slightly more powerful variant of their basic attacks as well [[File:LuCielSkill3.png|link=Strong Strike]]

Rose begins her adventure with a quick uppercut that lets her freely spray bullets into any unsuspecting enemy [[File:RoseSkill2.png|link=Barbecue!]], and an evasive backstep [[File:RoseSkill1.png|link=Backstep]]

'''[[File:AinTiny.png]] God's Angel''

Ain begins his adventure with the ability to reject the outside world and ignore all of its influences [[File:AinSkill1.png|link=Abschluss]] and powerful Cycle Chant Magic that only grows stronger as he concentrates [[File:AinSkill2.png|link=Explosion]]

== Anime ==

| 2015~2016 - Rose, Maximization Stat

| JC Hyke

{{!}} style="vertical-align: top" width="50%" {{!}}{{#ev:youtube|ge4LmyBHMAs|300}} Pre-release Trailer 1 (2007)<br><br>{{#ev:youtube|NVvgDqLwzY4|300}} Beginners Site Movie.<br><br>{{#ev:youtube|FiNIDN73Rrk|300}} NA Promo Trailer (2015)<br><br> {{#ev:youtube|mCwikZcLws8|300}} NA Promo Trailer (2017)

{{!}} style="vertical-align: top" width="50%" {{!}}{{#ev:youtube|wP7Qf2PFSSc|300}} Animated Trailer (2007)<br><br>{{#ev:youtube|KeNqhwkxthg|300}} JP Promo Trailer (2014).<br><br>{{#ev:youtube|aZMfeljghFs|300}} EU Promo Trailer "Playing with Fire".