Frequently Asked question

blade & soul Japan Release DAte

Close Beta: 7th to 9th of May 2014 (6PM - 11.59PM JST each day)
Limited Trial: 13th to 15th of May 2014 (12PM JST)
Open Beta: 16th to 19th of May 2014 (12PM JST)
Official Release: 20th of May 2014 (12PM JST)
Free to Play Release: 1st of March 2015 

Is Blade & Soul free to play?

As of 1st of March 2015 went free to play after having a subscription model of ¥3,000 monthly.

Is there a fatigue system and is the game censored?

There was a fatigue system during Close Beta, Limited Trial and Open Beta which was later on removed for the Official Release.
Source: 活力システムの廃止のお知らせ
The japanese version of Blade & Soul is not censored but the game does not support 'True Full screen' compared to the Korean client.

What is the current level cap?

The current level cap is level 50 and divine level 10 (aka hongmun level).

Does limit Breaking/evolving weapon or accessories can fail?

As of 1st of March 2015 failure during limit breaking/evolving weapon or accessories and mecury have been abolished.
Source: 3月1日（日）の「天舞」アップデートに関する一部お知らせ

Blade & Soul Japan official links?

• Official Site
  
• Official Youtube Channel
  
• Official Twitter Account
  

Where to claim Coupons and gifts?

• Claiming Coupon number
• Claiming event gifts
• Coupon and gift history
• Guide to claim coupon and gifts

Where to change account settings?

• Reset your password
• Change email address
• Reset Secret question 

(Note: If you have lost your secret question you will not be able to recover it unless you are playing from Japan and contact support directly)

• Re-issuing Security Card
• Setup Google2次認証システム (Google Authenticator) 

(Note: If you lose access to Google Authenticator to generate a 1 time code you will lose access to your account and will not be able to login in game nor resetting it if you are playing outside of Japan)

• Reporting abuse

Game update

• Regular maintenance is every Wednesday from 7AM to 10AM JST unless advised otherwise.
  
• Limit on cash shop purchases is reset every day at 12AM JST
• Moonwater Plains continent was released on 17th June 2014.
  
• Lyn Blademaster was released on 29th July 2014.
• Stormy Serpent Supply Base (24 men raid - PoHwaRan)  was released on 29th July 2014.
• Serpent Supply Base (4/6 men dungeon - PoHwaRan) was released on 12th August 2014.
• Dark Bloody Shark Harbour (24 men raid - Henri Mujin) was released on 16th September 2014.
• Bloody Shark Harbour (4/6 dungeon - Henri Mujin) was released on 16th September 2014.
• Mushin Tower (1st to 7th Floor) was released on 16th September 2014.
• Mushin Tower (8th Floor) was released on 10th October 2014.
• Mushin Tower (9th to 15th Floor) was released on 20th May 2015.
• Spiral Labyrinth was released on 22nd October 2014.
• Silverfrost Mountains continent was released on 1st March 2015.

FAQ originally compiled by Ayame

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