1. Reasons for the Unprecedented DPS Shortage
The shortage of DPS in the Assault Hard Raid has intensified for the following reasons:
- The raid difficulty is very easy, while the rewards are very good.
- Unlike normal raids, the ratio of support players is relatively low.
2. Reasons for the Support Shortage in Act 3 (Ordu) Raid
The reason why there is a shortage of support players in the Act 3 raid is as follows:
- DPS players do not immediately challenge the Act 3 raid even after reaching level 1700; they go to the Normal raid first.
- DPS players only go for Act 3 cards after reaching item level 1710 or higher, but support players challenge Ordu Hard immediately after reaching level 1700.
- Due to the difference in entry level between DPS and support players, the Act 3 card raid experiences a shortage of support players.
3. Changes in DPS/Support Ratio by Act 1, 2, and 3 Raids
Act 1: Before the Nightmare was activated, there was a shortage of DPS, but now there are many DPS due to the decrease in difficulty.
Act 2: The difficulty is still high, so the DPS/support ratio is relatively balanced.
Act 3: The entry level for DPS is high, resulting in a shortage of support players.
Assault: The difficulty is too easy, resulting in a severe shortage of DPS.
4. Why the Assault Raid is Easy and the DPS Mentality
The Assault Raid is so easy that it can be cleared after only two or three hours of trying after understanding the mechanics.
- DPS players think that Act 3 card raids are difficult to clear even with good gear, but they flock to Assault Hard thinking that they can clear it just by reaching level 1700 and joining a party.
- The mentality of low-level DPS players trying to clear through being 'carried' exacerbates the shortage of DPS.
5. Assault Raid from the Support Perspective
Support players can participate in parties with a free pass level up to 2300 points with just the minimum required setup.
- There is no reason to go to a 2000-point DPS party.
- The Assault Raid has almost no gimmicks, so the higher the DPS, the more comfortably you can clear it.
- Support players prefer rooms with high scores.
6. What Should DPS Players Do?
2300+ DPS: Enjoy the Assault Raid comfortably.
2200 DPS: You will suffer to some extent, but you can still start.
2000-2100 DPS: You can clear it through being 'carried' once you start.
1700-1715 DPS: We do not recommend excessive enhancement.
- The cost of upgrading your gear to reach 2200 points (weapon +22, Top/Bottom Armor +40, level 8 gems, Top/Mid accessories) is high.
- If you forcibly reach level 1720 without a package, you will only suffer.
- We recommend buying accessories after the price stabilizes and slowly upgrading your Top/Bottom Armor with bound materials.
- The Assault Raid rewards are good, but we do not recommend forcibly reaching 2200 points in a situation where the shortage of DPS is severe.