Lineage 2M Implements 'Skill Care' for 6 Weapon Types! Improved Convenience with Passive Skill Conversions and Reduced Cooldowns!
On April 22, 2026, NC Corporation updated Lineage 2M with major skill adjustments for six weapon classes to enhance gameplay convenience. The update includes turning active skills into passives, reducing cooldowns, and introducing new growth systems like the 'Katsumi' Spirit Inscription.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 21:00
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NC Corporation (Headquarters: Pangyo, South Korea; Co-CEOs: Taek-jin Kim and Byung-moo Park, hereinafter NC) has announced new information regarding the next-generation open-world RPG 'Lineage 2M.'
■ [General] Skill Care Implemented for Multiple Weapon Types!
[Update Date/Time]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during regular maintenance
[Overview]
Adjustments were made to certain skills for six weapon types: One-handed Sword, Two-handed Sword, Dual Blades, Chain Sword, Rapier, and Orb.
For One-handed Swords, the heroic skill 'Toughness' now includes an effect that increases 'Damage Reduction.'
For Two-handed Swords, the cooldown for the legendary skill 'Drain' has been shortened.
For Chain Swords, the 'Bloody Force' specification was changed so that accumulated 'Bloody Force' is no longer removed by the Staff's 'Cancel' or 'Stigma' skills. Additionally, the mythical skill 'Bloody Moon' was changed from an area-of-effect skill to one that applies intimidation at regular intervals, making it immune to the Magic Cannon skill 'Remove.' The legendary skill 'Vampiric Shield' has had its immunity effect against 'Pain of Karma' changed to a passive effect.
For Dual Blades, the heroic skill 'Dual Parry' was adjusted so that upon successful defense, there is a certain probability to gain buffs that improve attack ability, casting speed, and movement speed. The legendary skill 'Dual Impact' now includes an effect that increases evasion ability upon successful defense.
For Rapiers, the legendary skill 'Rapierism' now includes a passive effect that improves 'Hold Resistance' and converts 'Stun Resistance' and 'Status Ailment Resistance' increases into passive effects. The legendary skill 'Spiral Sting' added a passive effect that increases 'Damage Amplification.' Additionally, movement speed bonuses for the heroic skill 'Traceless,' rare skill 'Light Step,' and high-grade skill 'Lower Body Training' have all been changed to passive effects.
For Orbs, the time required for skill enhancement after equipping an Orb has been shortened for the legendary skills 'Pray' and 'Full Heal.'
Other changes include an adjustment to the forced exit system for players idling for long periods; characters currently attacking will no longer be forcibly removed.
■ [Reserve] Spirit Inscription 'Katsumi' Added!
[Update Date/Time]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during regular maintenance
[Overview]
In this update, the Spirit Inscription 'Katsumi' has been added to the 'Reserve World.' By successfully inscribing using crystals or high-grade crystals, players can increase stats such as 'Damage Reduction,' 'Double Resistance,' 'Skill Block,' 'Damage Block,' and 'Absolute Evasion Rate.'
■ [General] 'Lesser Giant Twins'
[Event Period]
From after maintenance on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, until before maintenance on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Scheduled)
[Overview]
During this period, players can earn rewards from the 'Lesser Giant Twins' season pass by participating in Rift Invasions, the Olympiad 'Catacomb of Heretics,' or successfully completing party dungeons. Achievement and level rewards include event items 'Giant Fragment (Event)' and 'Giant Shard (Event).'
Collecting multiple 'Giant Fragments' allows players to craft the event-exclusive high-grade Agathion 'Lesser Giant Tracker,' while 'Giant Shards' can be used to craft the 'Lesser Giant Guardian.'
■ Game Overview
A mobile remake and legitimate successor to the PC online game 'Lineage 2,' provided with top-tier graphics. A 3D graph of a new era...
■ [General] Skill Care Implemented for Multiple Weapon Types!
[Update Date/Time]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during regular maintenance
[Overview]
Adjustments were made to certain skills for six weapon types: One-handed Sword, Two-handed Sword, Dual Blades, Chain Sword, Rapier, and Orb.
For One-handed Swords, the heroic skill 'Toughness' now includes an effect that increases 'Damage Reduction.'
For Two-handed Swords, the cooldown for the legendary skill 'Drain' has been shortened.
For Chain Swords, the 'Bloody Force' specification was changed so that accumulated 'Bloody Force' is no longer removed by the Staff's 'Cancel' or 'Stigma' skills. Additionally, the mythical skill 'Bloody Moon' was changed from an area-of-effect skill to one that applies intimidation at regular intervals, making it immune to the Magic Cannon skill 'Remove.' The legendary skill 'Vampiric Shield' has had its immunity effect against 'Pain of Karma' changed to a passive effect.
For Dual Blades, the heroic skill 'Dual Parry' was adjusted so that upon successful defense, there is a certain probability to gain buffs that improve attack ability, casting speed, and movement speed. The legendary skill 'Dual Impact' now includes an effect that increases evasion ability upon successful defense.
For Rapiers, the legendary skill 'Rapierism' now includes a passive effect that improves 'Hold Resistance' and converts 'Stun Resistance' and 'Status Ailment Resistance' increases into passive effects. The legendary skill 'Spiral Sting' added a passive effect that increases 'Damage Amplification.' Additionally, movement speed bonuses for the heroic skill 'Traceless,' rare skill 'Light Step,' and high-grade skill 'Lower Body Training' have all been changed to passive effects.
For Orbs, the time required for skill enhancement after equipping an Orb has been shortened for the legendary skills 'Pray' and 'Full Heal.'
Other changes include an adjustment to the forced exit system for players idling for long periods; characters currently attacking will no longer be forcibly removed.
■ [Reserve] Spirit Inscription 'Katsumi' Added!
[Update Date/Time]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, during regular maintenance
[Overview]
In this update, the Spirit Inscription 'Katsumi' has been added to the 'Reserve World.' By successfully inscribing using crystals or high-grade crystals, players can increase stats such as 'Damage Reduction,' 'Double Resistance,' 'Skill Block,' 'Damage Block,' and 'Absolute Evasion Rate.'
■ [General] 'Lesser Giant Twins'
[Event Period]
From after maintenance on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, until before maintenance on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Scheduled)
[Overview]
During this period, players can earn rewards from the 'Lesser Giant Twins' season pass by participating in Rift Invasions, the Olympiad 'Catacomb of Heretics,' or successfully completing party dungeons. Achievement and level rewards include event items 'Giant Fragment (Event)' and 'Giant Shard (Event).'
Collecting multiple 'Giant Fragments' allows players to craft the event-exclusive high-grade Agathion 'Lesser Giant Tracker,' while 'Giant Shards' can be used to craft the 'Lesser Giant Guardian.'
■ Game Overview
A mobile remake and legitimate successor to the PC online game 'Lineage 2,' provided with top-tier graphics. A 3D graph of a new era...