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Patch Note - October 2nd Maintenance

Official English patch note posted by the Horizon Walker team on October 1, 2025.

Posted October 1, 2025
Language Official English translation

Patch notes follow the Korean service schedule, which runs a few weeks ahead of the global release. Exact skill values appear as N placeholders in the official text.

Patch Note - October 2nd Maintenance header

Hello, this is GM PPE!

Here are the full details for the October 2 scheduled maintenance update.

Please check the details below so you can enjoy a smooth gaming experience once the update is complete!

◈ October 2 Maintenance Patch Notes

● Maintenance Time : 9:00 ~ 13:00 (KST)

◆ New Vanguard: Leah

• Rarity: EX

• Cost: 7

• Classes: Shadow Priestess / Shadow Spiritcaller / Shadow Oracle

▶ Special Trait

- Valolana's Duty

Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Echo of Blessing].

*[Echoes of Blessing]:

Allies under [Swiftpaw's Blessing] gain +N% Melee ATK and +N% Combat Skill DMG during another ally’s turn.

Allies under [Prowdclaw's Blessing]gain +N% Additional DMG Boost. If the ally is from Valolana, these effects are enhanced, up to N% Melee ATK, N% Combat Skill DMG, and N% Additional DMG Boost.

▶ Personal Trait

- The Darling Priestess

* Weakness Angle Reduction -Nº

* Formation Cost +1

(Final Cost: 7)

ClassSkill NameTypeDescription
Shadow PriestessSoulflame StrikeActive- Attacks a targeted enemy with Immaterial DMG, and deals Splash Immaterial DMG within a fan-shaped area around the target.
Serene EyePassive- If the user’s base Evasion is above a certain value, Crit Rate increases and all enemies take increased damage.
Shadow SpiritcallerSwiftpaw's BlessingActive- Send the spirit of a swift cat to an ally, granting them [Purification], while increasing their SPD and Pierce Boost. The user then gains N instance of [Extra Action]. During this [Extra Action], only Proudclaw's Blessing and Standby may be used.
* Proudclaw's Blessing: Send the spirit of a proud cat to an ally, granting them [Purification], while increasing their Accuracy, SPD, and Poison Boost, and raising the user’s Magic ATK.
* [Purification]: Removes action-forcing and action-restricting effects.
* [Extra Action]: After acting during the user’s turn, gains 1 extra action. During this extra action, only Proudclaw's Blessing and Standby can be used.
※ Proudclaw’s Blessing cannot be applied to a target already affected by Swiftpaw’s Blessing.
Shadow OracleSpiritclaw RiteActive- Summons N Summon: Wisp Cat at the chosen location, and increases the user’s Magic ATK for several rounds.
* [Summon: Wisp Cat]: Summons inherit a portion of their summoner’s base stats.
Soulflame FuryActive- Attack all enemies in range, dealing Immaterial DMG.
- The higher the user’s INT, AGI and VIT, the greater the damage.

◆ New Weapon: Blessed Cat Bell

• Rarity: EX

• Type: Mana Shard

• ATK Type: Magic ATK

ㆍUnique Effect

① [Link to the Spirit Realm]

- Increases AP Recovery by N% during combat.

- During the user’s turn, reduces all enemies’ Immaterial DEF

- If the user’s Base Evasion is N or higher, increases all enemies’ DMG Taken by N% during the user’s turn

② [Leah Signature: Wish You All the Best]

- Increases Crit Rate by N% and Immaterial Boost by N% during combat. Reduces the AP cost of “Spirit Clawrite” by N%.

- The Pierce Boost granted by [Swiftpaw’s Blessing] also increases the target’s Slash Boost and Crush Boost by N% of that value.

- The Poison Boost granted by [Proudclaw’s Blessing] also increases the target’s Fire, Cold, Electric, and Immaterial Boost by N% of that value.

- When attacking with “Soulflame Fury” grants allies with N% HP or less a [Shadow Veil] shield for 2R.

* [Shadow Veil]: Grants a shield equal to N% of the user’s Base Evasion and increases Evasion by N%.


| New Vanguard Introduction: Leah

Leah of Valo Lana, a priestess who communes with the spirits of cats, joins as your newest ally.

Leah summons feline spirits to the battlefield, drawing enemy attacks, empowering her allies, and even striking down foes herself. A versatile rear-line supporter, she is widely known for the authority and composure she carries as the leader of Valo Lana. But her true strength does not come from that steel-like demeanor. Rather, it is her innocent, playful heart that draws the pure cat spirits to frolic around her and her comrades. The powerful boons she grants may well be closer to the joy of carefree play than to stern discipline.

So there’s no need to be intimidated—Leah is never far from a smile.

| Battle Role

Ally Boosts / Area Defense / AoE Damage / Valo Lana Synergy

Leah grants two allies buffs based on Pierce Boosts and Poison Boosts, while summoning cat spirits that harass enemies and form the backbone of your defensive line. This secures a safe rear area for your team.

She also provides powerful Trait buffs to Vanguards tied to Valo Lana, unlocking unique synergy effects that elevate her support to another level.

| Battle Concept Details

The higher Leah’s Evasion stat, the stronger her offense, support, and debilitation become. For the Catsidhe, evasion is not simply speed or agility—it is an expression of their innate gifts as a race. In Leah’s case, this talent shines brightest, and can be read indirectly through her scaling evasion.

Leah entrusts local defense to her summons while aiding her party’s damage from the rear.

Her distinctive buff system allows her to grant powerful single-target buffs to up to two allies at once. When used consecutively through extra action, one of these buffs can also be applied to herself. With her Signature Weapon, this grants the flexibility to shift between buffer and AoE damage dealer with ease.

| Signature Weapon

Leah’s weapon, Blessed Cat Bell, weakens enemies during her turn, allowing them to take more damage.

It also removes the AP cost of her summoning skill, letting her establish her formation even faster.

Her two buffs are expanded to cover both Physical and Elemental Boosts, enabling broader combinations across your roster—and most notably, the Proudclaw (From Proudclaw's Blessing) can now be shared with Leah herself.

| Recommended Teams

Leah is the Vanguard who best amplifies Valo Lana’s racial synergy.

When paired with allies of the same faction, her performance multiplies, allowing her to serve as the linchpin of a party that balances stability and firepower alike.

Her true strength lies in diverting enemy attacks through her summons, while sharpening her allies’ blades to strike faster and harder. And when she fights alongside her fellow Valo Lana, her blessings become the greatest force to turn the tide of battle.

◆ New Vanguard : Gulam

※ Gulam is not available via FairyNet Recruitment. Obtain him by clearing the sub-story “The Road of Roses, Men, and Chivalry”

ㆍRarity: SS

ㆍCost : 2

ㆍClasses : Cave Warrior / Cave Swordsman / Fencer Of Romance

▶ Special Trait

- Fluttering Romance

Activates level 3 passive skill [Bees and Butterflies].

* [Bees and Butterflies]: On successful attack during your turn, evade against enemy counterattacks and support counterattacks increases by N% for that turn.

▶ Personal Trait

- Unyielding Style

* Weakness Angle Reduction -Nº

* Block Rate -N%

* Evade +N%

ClassSkill NameTypeDescription
Cave WarriorUnderground Twin SwordsActive- Quickly stabs the enemy with twin blades.
- Deals Pierce DMG equal to N% of melee ATK.
BurrowActive-Burrows underground and gains the [Burrow] effect for N rounds.
* Burrow: During this effect Response, Evade, Block, or using general skills is prohibited. The user stays Hidden and cannot be targeted by enemy skills. Can use the "Emerge" skill.
* Emerge: Select ground within 9m to move to that location and emerge, ending the [Burrow] state.
Cave SwordsmanUnderground EvasionPassive- Each time a successful evasion occurs, gains the [Underground Evasion] effect.
* [Underground Evasion]: Increases Evasion by N%. Stacks up to 5 times. This effect dissipates upon gaining the [Burrow] effect.
Lost ElegancePassive- Activates when receiving damage that would lead to incapacitation.
- Once per battle, HP will not fall below 1, and the user immediately burrows underground, entering [Burrow] state for 2R. Then gains N AP.
Fencer Of RomanceExploding EleganceActive- Approaches gracefully with fluttering rose petals and delivers a picture-perfect strike.
- Deals Pierce DMG equal to N% of melee ATK.
- Temporarily increases melee ATK by N% of current Evasion for this attack.

◆ New Story

• Sub-story “The Road of Roses, Men, and Chivalry” has been added.

◆ New Costume

▶ Leah – Innocent Temptati

on Lingerie

ㆍNew Vanguard costume “Purring Temptation Lingerie” for Leah has been added.

ㆍObtainable through the the Bell of Souls, Leah Pass.

* Limited-time Pass costumes will be sold in the Shop after a period of time following the end of the Pass.

◆ Special Search Updates

ㆍ2 New Special Search Begins: Bell of Souls - Leah, Blessed Cat Bell

* Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

ㆍ2 Rerun Special Searchs Begins: Petal's Shadow - Nika, The Ninth Bite

* Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

◆ New Affection Event Updates

ㆍA new Affection story for Leah has been added.

ㆍ5 Affection Traits are unlocked across 5 Affection Levels.

ㆍMassage, Bath, and Bedroom scenes are included.

◆ New Pass: Bell of Souls, Leah

ㆍThe new “Bell of Souls, Leah Pass” begins!

ㆍIncludes a limited-time costume and Extercium.

ㆍPass Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) 07:00 KST

◆ Shop – New Products

- New Bundles have been added to the Shop.

① Leah Ascension Bundle * Leah's Future Crystals ×81, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×20

* Appears as a pop-up when obtained via Contract.

② Blessed Cat Bell Overcloak Bundle

* Blessed Cat Bell ×1, Large Rift Stone Box ×20

* Appears as a pop-up when obtained via Contract.

- Limited-Time Bundles have been added to the Shop.

① Leah Recruitment Bundle

* FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×5, Skill Level-up Selection Box ×2

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

② Leah Special Recruitment Bundle

* FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×10, EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×1

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

③ All-in-One Vanguard Growth Pack

* Skill Level-Up Selection Box ×5, Brilliant Gift Box ×10, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box x 30

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

④ All-in-One Weapon Growth Pack

* Large Rift Stone Box ×30, Credit x 500,000

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

⑤ Autumn Festival Special Pack

* FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×2, FairyNet Multi-Search Ticket ×3,, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box x 5

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

⑥ Autumn Festival Commemorative Pack

* airyNet Special Search Ticket ×3, FairyNet Multi-Search Ticket ×7, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×10

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

⑦ Autumn Festival Extercium Pack

* 1,300 Extercium, Large Memory-Forged Equipment Box ×10, Large Riftstone Box ×10

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

- Limited Time Bundles and Packages have been added to NEXT market!

※ NEXT Market is available only on certain platforms.

① Leah Special Recruitment Bundle

* FairyNet Special Search Ticket ×10, EX-Rank Contract Ticket ×1

* Sale Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Oct 23, 2025 (Thu) 10:00 KST

- Samarika's costume 'Stillheart Maid' has been added to the Costume Shop

◆ New Event: The Cat Princess and the Moonlit Treasure

ㆍA new event, [The Cat Princess and the Moonlit Treasure], begins.

ㆍEvent Period: Oct 2, 2025 (Thu) after maintenance – Nov 6, 2025 (Thu) before maintenance

▶ Event Stages

- Earn various rewards by completing stage objectives.

- Stages can be replayed to obtain repeat rewards.

▶ Event Achievements

- Complete daily and weekly achievements to earn event currency.

▶ Event Exchange

- Exchange event currency for a variety of rewards.

▶ Event Attendance

- Receive rewards based on your daily logins.

▶ Dopamine Channel

- Access Larina’s Dopamine Channel during the event.

◆ New Features

- Added a [Verifying Resources...] phase to the download progress bar when a re-download occurs.

* If a download fails, it will automatically restart.

* If this process repeats 3 times or more, the download will restart from the beginning.

- Added Spanish language pack support.

◆ Improvements

- Updated tooltip for Juha’s skill “The Executioner” to clarify it cannot be held at the same time as Swiftpaw's Blessing.

- Nika’s Necrotoxin stacks now benefit from Additional DMG Boost.

* Additional Poison DMG caused by Necrotoxin does not benefit from Additional DMG Boost or Poison Boost.

- Expanded and clarified several of Nika’s skill descriptions for better accuracy.

◆ Bug Fixes

- Cleaned up awkward phrasing in trait tooltips for Graceful Movements, Flamboyant Footwork, and Fluttering Romance.

- Fixed an issue where Paint items occasionally displayed option marks on the Stigma reward screen.

- Fixed an issue where certain compendium skills with a maximum level of 1 still displayed “on level up” effects.

- Fixed an intermittent issue where Google auto-login on the title screen would not proceed.

- Fixed incorrect numbers displayed in the tooltip for Dirty Pair (Mahrim & Nika).

- Fixed an issue where Mahrim’s skill tooltips referred to cooldowns as “cooltime.”