1. Guardian Raid Reward Increase Announcement
Director Jeon Jae-hak announced an increase in Guardian Raid rewards along with the release of the new Guardian Krathos at the 2025 Summer Loaon.
He expressed his intention to improve the feeling that Guardian Raid rewards are currently low.
2. History of Guardian Raid Reward Value Decline
It is pointed out that the decline in Guardian Raid reward value has been a persistent problem since the days of Deskaluda.
It has become more severe recently in conjunction with the decline in gold value.
3. Causes of Reward Decline and Limitations of Existing Improvements
This is because the market price of Destruction Stones, Guardian Stones, and Leap Stones, which are the main rewards, is falling faster than other materials.
Changing from twice a day to once a day and doubling the rewards increased efficiency per time, but it was not a fundamental solution.
4. Premise for Analyzing Reward Enhancement Methods
The discussion of reward enhancement methods focuses on the value of Destruction Stones, Guardian Stones, and Leap Stones that can be obtained definitively.
Random elements (accessories, ability stones, etc.) are not considered.
5. First Method of Reward Enhancement: Increase Reward Amount
A method of increasing the basic reward amount of Destruction Stones, Guardian Stones, and Leap Stones.
While the short-term effect is certain, it can exacerbate the decline in the market price of honing materials in the long term.
There is a possibility that existing problems will not be resolved.
6. Second Method of Reward Enhancement: Provide Bound Materials
A method of providing Destruction Stones, Guardian Stones, and Leap Stones in bound form.
The short-term effect is similar, but it can limit the mid- to long-term decline in material prices.
7. Third Method of Reward Enhancement: Add Existing Items
A method of adding existing items such as fusion materials, Lava/Glacier Breath, Shards, Gems, and Blacksmithing/Tailoring to the rewards.
Adding gold can be considered depending on Smilegate's ability to control gold value.
The effect varies depending on whether it is tradable or bound.
8. Fourth Method of Reward Enhancement: Add New Rewards
A method of adding new rewards unique to Guardian Raids.
It can be a honing material or a new spec-up element, but probability-dependent items should be avoided.
It is difficult to implement and requires careful consideration of harmony with existing systems and the problem of compulsion.
9. Conclusion and Expectations
Concluding with anticipation for August 20th, hoping to see which method Smilegate will choose and how much they will increase the sense of reward.