Shanxi Castle
Master the Castle, Hero!
Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Level Range: 101-200
Party Status: Solo entry only - must leave party before entering
Pet Status: All pets must be dismissed before entry
Time Limit: 20 minutes per entry (extended duration)
Entries: Unlimited entries per day
Previous Timer: Must have expired before re-entry
Entry Location: Dragon Castle at (465, 380)
Tiered Damage Calculation System
Shanxi Castle features a complex damage system based on enemy type and level differences:
| Level | Normal Mobs | Guards | Boss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 3,545-6,005 | 13,149-17,235 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 120 | 3,366-5,702 | 12,552-16,451 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 130 | 3,188-5,400 | 11,954-15,668 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 140 | 3,010-5,098 | 11,356-14,885 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 150 | 2,843-4,816 | 10,758-14,101 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 160 | 2,665-4,514 | 10,161-13,318 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 170 | 2,474-4,190 | 9,563-12,534 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 180 | 2,270-3,845 | 8,966-11,751 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 190 | 1,683-2,851 | 8,966-10,968 | 24,091-30,859 |
| 200 | 1,020-1,728 | 7,770-10,184 | 24,091-30,859 |
Level Multiplier: Damage increases based on enemy level vs player level
Critical Hits: 15% chance for 1.3x damage multiplier
No Misses: Skills cannot miss in Shanxi Castle
Defense Calculation: Player Arts DEF is factored into damage reduction
Combat Strategy & Enemy Types
Recommended Order: Clear Guards first - they can paralyze players
Normal Mobs: Lower damage, easier targets for farming
Guards: High damage + paralyze ability - priority targets
Boss: Highest damage output, engage last with full preparation
Paralysis Effect: Guards can disable player movement/actions temporarily
Shanxi Castle Rewards
Normal Mobs: Drop Yellow Shanxi Chests
Guards: Drop Blue Shanxi Chests
Boss: Drops Red Shanxi Chests
Yellow/Blue Chests: Contain Shanxi Castle Flags
Red Chests: Contain special buffs and transformation forms
Imperial Fu Scroll Crafting (Jang - Blacksmith)
Materials Required: 60 Shanxi Flags + 540 Dark Plains Scrolls + 540 Pirate Maps
Success Rate: 45% chance of successful creation
Upgrade Use: White Flame Sage Set → Great Heavenly Sage Set
Fusion Use: Fuse 3 Clan Armors → Shadow Clan Armor
Shop Location: Emperor's General (Dragon Castle 389, 171)
Server Distribution System
Available Servers: 7 dedicated Shanxi Castle servers
Assignment: Random server assignment upon entry
Capacity: One player per server maximum
Server Full: "Shanxi Castle is currently full" message if all occupied
Auto-Release: Server releases after 2 minutes if disconnected
Extended Timer: 20-minute duration allows for comprehensive exploration
Critical Information & Advanced Strategy
Guard Priority: Always clear Guards first as they can paralyze you, making subsequent combat extremely dangerous
Imperial Fu Scroll Crafting: Requires 60 Shanxi Flags, 540 Dark Plains Scrolls, and 540 Pirate Maps with a 45% success rate. Strategic material accumulation recommended
Extended Duration: 20-minute timer allows for strategic planning and multiple enemy engagement. Use this time wisely
Chest Hierarchy: Yellow chests for flags, Blue chests for better flags, Red chests for unique buffs and forms. Prioritize based on your needs
Equipment Upgrades: Imperial Fu Scrolls enable White Flame Sage Set upgrades to Great Heavenly Sage Set and fusion of 3 Clan Armors into Shadow Clan Armor