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# World Boss System

## World Boss Guide

The **World Boss** is a server-wide event where players work together to defeat a powerful boss for rank rewards, participation rewards, and scattered loot.

### Event Schedule

The World Boss appears daily at:

* **12:30 AM**
* **12:30 PM**
* **8:30 PM**

Before the boss appears, a server announcement will warn players to prepare.

### How to Join

When the event is active, use either command:

* `@wb`
* `@gowb`

You can also visit the **World Boss** NPC in the **Main Hall** to check the event status and warp to the active boss location.

### Event Location

The World Boss appears in:

* **guild\_vs5**

The NPC will show the active location while the event is running.

### How the Event Works

1. A server announcement appears before the World Boss spawns.
2. Players gather and fight the boss together.
3. The boss has a random element:
   * Water
   * Fire
   * Wind
   * Earth
4. Deal at least **100,000 damage** to qualify for rewards.
5. After the boss is defeated, a **Treasure Chest** appears.
6. Open the Treasure Chest to claim your reward.

### Useful Commands

| Command    | Use                                |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `@wb`      | Warp to the World Boss event       |
| `@gowb`    | Warp to the World Boss event       |
| `@wbrank`  | Check your current World Boss rank |
| `@wbranks` | View the damage ranking list       |

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### Donation Ranking

The **World Boss** NPC can show the top donation contributors.

The ranking displays the top players based on total donation points.

### Reward Requirement

To receive World Boss rewards, you must deal at least:

| Requirement    |         Amount |
| -------------- | -------------: |
| Minimum Damage | 100,000 damage |

Players who do not meet the minimum damage requirement may not receive rewards.

### Rank Rewards

The top 10 damage dealers can receive special rank rewards.

| Rank | Credit | MVP Fragment | World Boss Token |
| ---: | -----: | -----------: | ---------------: |
|    1 |    150 |           10 |                6 |
|    2 |    140 |            9 |                5 |
|    3 |    130 |            8 |                4 |
|    4 |    120 |            7 |                3 |
|    5 |    110 |            6 |                2 |
|    6 |    100 |            5 |                1 |
|    7 |     90 |            4 |                1 |
|    8 |     80 |            3 |                1 |
|    9 |     70 |            2 |                1 |
|   10 |     60 |            1 |                1 |

### Rank 1 Bonus

The top damage dealer may also receive a bonus reward of **Bloody Branches**.

### Participation Rewards

Players who reach the minimum damage requirement but are not in the top 10 can receive a participation reward.

Possible participation rewards include:

* Credit
* Bloody Branch

### Scattered Loot

When the World Boss is defeated, loot may scatter around the boss area.

Possible scattered loot includes:

* Yggberry Box
* Yggseed Box
* Gold
* Bloody Branch
* MVP Fragment
* World Boss Token

### Event Effects

During the World Boss event map:

* Base EXP is increased.
* Job EXP is increased.
* The event map has special restrictions while the boss is active.
* The boss becomes stronger when more players are nearby.

### Tips

* Join early when the announcement appears.
* Form a party before entering the event.
* Stay active and deal at least **100,000 damage**.
* Use `@wbrank` to check your personal ranking.
* Use `@wbranks` to view the current damage leaderboard.
* Do not forget to open the Treasure Chest after the boss dies.

### FAQ

<details>

<summary>Where is the World Boss NPC?</summary>

The **World Boss** NPC is located in the **Main Hall**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do I join the World Boss event?</summary>

Use `@wb` or `@gowb` while the event is active.

</details>

<details>

<summary>When does the World Boss spawn?</summary>

The World Boss is scheduled at **12:30 AM**, **12:30 PM**, and **8:30 PM**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can players start the World Boss manually?</summary>

Yes. Players can donate eligible fragments through the **World Boss** NPC. Once the donation goal reaches **50,000 points**, the event starts.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How much damage do I need for rewards?</summary>

You need to deal at least **100,000 damage**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do I check my World Boss rank?</summary>

Use `@wbrank` to check your own rank.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do I view the damage ranking?</summary>

Use `@wbranks` to view the current World Boss damage ranking.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Where do I claim my rewards?</summary>

After the boss dies, open the **Treasure Chest** that appears near the boss location.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if I do not open the Treasure Chest?</summary>

You may miss your reward, so make sure to claim it after the boss is defeated.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I receive both rank and participation rewards?</summary>

Top-ranked players receive rank rewards. Other eligible players can receive participation rewards.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can multiple characters claim rewards?</summary>

World Boss rewards may be limited to prevent multiple claims from the same player.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does the boss have a fixed element?</summary>

No. The boss can appear as **Water**, **Fire**, **Wind**, or **Earth**.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does the boss get stronger with more players?</summary>

Yes. The World Boss becomes stronger when more players are nearby.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if the boss is not defeated in time?</summary>

The event expires, and the World Boss disappears.

</details>