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Zad Archery Mega Update (Sep 4): Symbols, Rings, Preferred Job and Endless
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The September 4 Mega Update is the current major content jump after launch. It adds the Symbol System (50+ Symbols and Exalted Symbols), Preferred Job, the Ring System with Portal Currency after level 30 and 9 Ring perks, Endless farming, and removes the Level 50 cap. September 5 Patch 1.1.1 is the follow-up stability patch.
Symbol System
A new Symbol System was added in the Sep 4 Mega Update. - It includes 50+ Symbols and introduces Exalted Symbols. - For a full system overview (slots, unlocks, and interactions) see the Symbols guide: /guides/progression/symbols/ - Do not rely on this page for unverified symbol rankings; consult the Symbols guide for details.
Preferred Job
Preferred Job is a new player-selectable setting added by the update. - When you set a Preferred Job it doubles all bonuses of that preferred job. - Use the in-game UI and the progression guides to learn how Preferred Job interacts with other systems.
Ring System and Portal Currency
A Ring System is added with nine Ring perks available. - Portal Currency is introduced and used after level 30 (Portal Currency becomes relevant once you pass level 30). - See the Rings / Portal / Endless guide for overview and how Ring perks and Portal Currency interact: /guides/progression/rings-portal-endless/ - This page does not provide unverified Ring rankings or hidden value numbers.
Endless farming
Endless farming mode is added in this update as a farming option. - For practical Endless-mode strategies and details, consult the Rings / Portal / Endless guide: /guides/progression/rings-portal-endless/
Level cap removal
The update removes the Level 50 cap. Players can progress beyond the previous cap after this update.
Quality-of-life: Automatic currency pickup and progression behavior
The update improves automatic currency pickup. - Progression-related behavior has been improved (general fixes to how progression and pickups behave).
September 5 Patch 1.1.1 — stability fixes and Guardian skip recovery
Patch 1.1.1 (Sep 5) follows the Mega Update and fixes multiple stability and progression issues. Notable fixes: - Effects Amount slider added to settings. - Mining ore auto-collect fixes when too much ore piles up. - Currency UI wrapping issues corrected. - Fix for dying while a Run Portal dies that previously caused the next level to skip monsters / Guardian. - Missed Guardians can now appear on the next level. - If the player already passed the missed Guardian, the Guardian is counted as defeated and the corresponding currency is granted. - Leftover skill effects no longer instantly kill the next Run Portal. - Lost Portal Currency from the skipped-level bug is corrected on load. For the full Patch 1.1.1 notes, see: /updates/patch-1-1-1/
What to read next
For system overviews and actionable details, use the official guides rather than ranking pages: - Symbols overview: /guides/progression/symbols/ - Rings, Portal Currency and Endless mode: /guides/progression/rings-portal-endless/ - If you’re new to the game, start with Getting Started: /guides/getting-started/
Related links
/updates/patch-1-1-1/ - /guides/progression/symbols/ - /guides/progression/rings-portal-endless/ - /guides/getting-started/ - /updates/patch-1-0-2/
FAQ
What does the Sep 4 Mega Update add at a glance?
A: It adds the Symbol System (50+ Symbols and Exalted Symbols), Preferred Job, the Ring System with Portal Currency after level 30 and 9 Ring perks, Endless farming, and removes the Level 50 cap. Patch 1.1.1 (Sep 5) provides follow-up stability fixes.
How does Preferred Job work?
A: Preferred Job doubles all bonuses of your selected preferred job.
When does Portal Currency come into play?
A: Portal Currency is used after level 30.
How many Ring perks are available?
A: The Ring System includes nine Ring perks.
Are there new symbols to collect?
A: Yes — 50+ Symbols were added along with Exalted Symbols.
Did the update change the level cap?
A: Yes — the Level 50 cap was removed.
What did Patch 1.1.1 fix related to Guardians and skipped levels?
A: The patch fixes an issue where dying as a Run Portal dies could cause the next level to skip monsters / Guardian. Missed Guardians can now appear on the next level; if already passed, the Guardian is counted defeated and currency is granted. Lost Portal Currency from that skipped-level bug is also corrected on load.
Where can I find detailed guides for Symbols, Rings, Portal Currency, and Endless?
A: See /guides/progression/symbols/ and /guides/progression/rings-portal-endless/.
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