The Phoenix Upgrade System is known as an "alternate advancement system". It allows players who have already gotten at least one of their characters past level 100 to experience a unique new way of leveling up a new character.

Once you have a character that is level 100 or higher, you can create a new character to become a phoenix. An empty character slot is, of course, required to be able to create the new character. This new character will then need to acquire an item called the Phoenix Ticket and hold it in their inventory. The Phoenix Ticket can be gotten as a drop from the monsters in the Strayana public dungeons. See more information about these dungeons on the Monster Information page.

Once you have obtained a Phoenix Ticket by getting it as a drop or buying it, you can transfer it to your new character's inventory via Bianca's warehouse. Store the Phoenix Ticket with Bianca, then switch to your new character and pick it up from her. The Phoenix Ticket has to be taken to the Phoenix Club Master NPC. This NPC is located in Randol City, Juno between the Moon Statue and Captain Leon.

When you talk to the Phoenix Club Master, you will be allowed to choose whether or not you really want to register your new character as a phoenix. If you choose to have your new character become a phoenix and if you meet all of the requirements, you will be able to successfully become one. If you do not meet all of the requirements, the Phoenix Club Master will give you an "error" message explaining that you can't become a phoenix yet.

The requirements for becoming a phoenix are as follows:

• You must have a level 100 or higher character on your account already.
• You must create another character, completely new, on your account.
  
• Your new character (the one applying to become a phoenix) must be on the same server as your level 100+ character.
  
• Your new character must have a Phoenix Ticket.
• Your new character must be under level 30.

There are many advantages to having your character become a phoenix. These include: Your new character is automatically leveled up to level 35. Your new character is given an extra 30 Stat Points to spend. Your new character is given extra Skill Points to spend. The maximum you may get is 4,000 SP. The longer you wait to become a phoenix, the lower your SP bonus will be. A level 1 character that becomes a phoenix will receive the maximum 4,000 SP. Each time you gain a level (before becoming a phoenix) you will lose 100 SP from your bonus. All existing SP will be kept when your character becomes a phoenix.

Your new character is given a level 50-52+4 phoenix armor set. Only phoenix characters may wear this armor. It is distinguishable because of its unique coloring. The design is exactly like that of Knightmare armor. Phoenix armor may not be traded or stored. Phoenix armor may be upgraded but it may break too. Note: There is the regular defense penalty until you reach the required level to wear this armor set. Your new character is given two level 53+4 phoenix weapons; one of each weapon type available to your class. Only phoenix characters may use these weapons. They are distinguishable because of their unique coloring. The design is exactly like that of Dragon weapons. Phoenix weapons may not be traded or stored. Phoenix weapons may be upgraded but it may break too. Note: There is the regular attack penalty until you reach the required level to equip these weapons. Your new character receives a unique Phoenix Helmet. The Phoenix Helmet is level 0 and does not have any stats. The Phoenix Helmet is visible and may be melded to any other helm. It will not wear out like a normal helm cover. Phoenix characters of all classes have the same Phoenix Helmet design, so it looks the same on all phoenixes. The Phoenix Helmet may not be traded or stored.

Your new character receives an exclusive phoenix buff named the Blessing of Phoenix. Blessing of Phoenix: A 5% increase in physical attack, physical defense, and magical attack. Its icon is the same as that of the Titan skill Adrenalin Mastery. It lasts until your phoenix character reaches level 100.

Your new character receives a special phoenix item called Resurrection of Phoenix. When "equipped", this item's icon will appear on your buff bar. It allows you to choose two resurrection points at which you can resurrect when you die, at place of death or town. This item has a cooldown time of five minutes and may be used as many times as necessary. It will no longer work after your phoenix character reaches level 100.

Your new character receives a Phoenix Color Crystal to color a pet with. Colors your pet with a pattern of flames. Horses are colored red, Drakes are colored pink. See the images on the right. Phoenix Color Crystals may not be traded. Pets colored with Phoenix Color Crystals can be traded. Watch out for scams!

Stay tuned for more unique phoenix armor, weapons, and items!

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Adapted from the original produced by GMRacoonPD and GMAracton which may be found here along with further testing.