📜 RAPPELZ EPIC HISTORY COMPILATION – FROM EPIC IV TO EPIC 9.6 (2009–2019)
Rappelz has evolved through numerous major content updates called “Epics”. This comprehensive timeline documents the key features, new zones, dungeons, class balances, and system changes from Epic IV: Revolution all the way to Epic 9.6: The Siege of the Citadel. Perfect for veteran players reminiscing or new players wanting to understand the game’s history.
📆 Spanning 2009–2019 | 20+ major updates | Level cap progression | Class overhauls
| Epic Version | Release Period | Key Features & Changes | Level Cap / Notes |
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| Epic IV: Revolution (c. 2009–2010) | |||
| IV Revolution | ~2009–2010 |
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Level cap: ~150. Laid foundation for modern Rappelz. |
| Epic V: Age of Dragons (c. 2011–2012) | |||
| V Age of Dragons | ~2011–2012 |
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Level cap raised to 170. Dragons became iconic pets. |
| Epic VI: Navis Lamia / Golden Monarch / Resurrection (c. 2012–2013) | |||
| VI.1 Navis Lamia | ~2012 | Added the Navis Lamia region, Temple of Lost Souls dungeon, and new undead creature family. | Level cap remained 170. |
| VI.2 Golden Monarch | ~2012 | Introduced the “Golden Monarch” raid boss and the “Monarch’s Set” equipment. Added bounty hunting system. | – |
| VI.3 Resurrection | ~2013 | Revamped the Creature Farm system (Sonya’s Farm). Added “Reawakening Stones” for gear reset. | Level cap increased to 175. |
| Epic VII: Breath of Darkness / Obsession / The Trail / Das Vermächtnis (c. 2014–2016) | |||
| VII.1 Breath of Darkness | ~2014 |
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Level cap raised to 180. Major end‑game content. |
| VII.2 Obsession | ~2015 | Added “Island of Forgotten Gods” zone (level 170+) with Blue Stone summoning mechanic. Introduced Ancient God weapons and rings. | – |
| VII.3 The Trail | ~2015 | Added “Red Spider Circus” dungeon (level 160+) with three bosses and Stage 4 revived bosses. Also introduced “El Kassia” dungeon questline. | – |
| VII.4 Das Vermächtnis (The Legacy) | ~2016 | Final part of Epic VII. Added “Legacy” skills for Master Classes. Bug fixes and class balancing. | Level cap raised to 190. |
| Epic 9.1 – 9.3 (c. 2016–2017) | |||
| 9.1 Verlorene Seelen (Lost Souls) | ~2016 | Added new daily quests for Deva Coins. Introduced “Soul Catcher” items for pet taming. Class balance adjustments for Asura classes. | Level cap raised to 195. |
| 9.2 Vorboten des Untergangs (Harbingers of Doom) | ~2016 | Added “Booster Quest” (Incredible Skill) – Leap Attack / Mana Shield etc. New “Talent Point” system introduced ( Blessing of the Gods questline). | Level cap raised to 200. Talent Points added. |
| 9.3 Wiege der Macht (Cradle of Power) | ~2017 | Expanded Talent Point questline (Chapters 3–4). Added “Awakening System” for equipment (random stat lines). New daily quests in Island of Forgotten Gods. | – |
| Epic 9.4: The Expedition (2017) | |||
| 9.4 Die Expedition | 2017 |
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Level cap remained 200. Faster leveling for new players. |
| Epic 9.5: Trials of Devildom (September 2017) | |||
| 9.5 Die Prüfung des Devildom | September 2017 |
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Job Level cap: up to 150 via Project 150. Major class balance. |
| Epic 9.5.2 (2018) | |||
| 9.5.2 Devildom Teil 2 | 2018 |
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| Epic 9.6: The Siege of the Citadel (March 2019) | |||
| 9.6 Die Belagerung der Zitadelle | March 19, 2019 |
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Level cap remained 200. Last major update before Epic 9.7 (Sky Fortress) and level cap increases beyond 200. |
📌 NOTABLE MECHANICS INTRODUCTION TIMELINE
- Creature Taming: Base game (2006)
- Master Class: Epic IV (c. 2009)
- Soul Stones: Epic IV (c. 2009)
- Dragons & Dragon’s Lair: Epic V (c. 2011)
- Creature Artifacts: Epic V (c. 2011)
- Boss Cards: Epic V (c. 2011)
- Temple of Lost Souls: Epic VI (c. 2012)
- Devildom (DD) & Parallel World: Epic VII (c. 2014)
- Island of Forgotten Gods: Epic VII.2 (c. 2015)
- Red Spider Circus: Epic VII.3 (c. 2015)
- El Kassia Dungeon: Epic VII.3 (c. 2015)
- Talent Points (TP): Epic 9.2 (c. 2016)
- Awakening System: Epic 9.3 (c. 2017)
- Yushiva Belt (6 slots): Epic 9.4 (2017)
- Project 150: Epic 9.5 (2017)
- Attack Speed Plateaus Removed: Epic 9.6 (2019)