Understanding the New Mastery System in NCSoft: A Comprehensive Guide

Hi everyone! Welcome to this guide. As you know NCSoft has been overhauling the game, including all systems. Let's dive into what Mastery is, what's new, and how to make the most of it. Of course, as a novice, you can buy Throne and Liberty Lucent through MMOexp in exchange for equipment items to get a good start.

What is Mastery?

For those who don’t know, Mastery in NCSoft is a system that rewards you for playing the game and using your skills or weapons. As you accumulate experience points (XP), your Mastery level increases, allowing you to unlock nodes in a Mastery tree. Previously, the max Mastery level was 13, but with the recent patch, it has been increased to 16.

The Grind: Then and Now

In the past, grinding for Mastery was quite tedious. The higher you went, the more frustrating it became, especially for semi-hardcore or casual players. The main way to grind was through open-world dungeons, which were time-consuming and often didn’t yield much progress.

New Mastery System: Easier and More Accessible

1. Reduced XP Requirements

The overall XP required to reach Mastery level 7 has been reduced, making the initial climb easier. However, levels beyond that still require the same amount of XP as before.

2. Multiple Ways to Gain Mastery XP

Contracts

Contracts are daily quests, and completing them is now the number one way to gain Mastery XP. You can complete up to 10 contracts a day, with each contract giving you 4 points, totaling 40,000 XP daily.

Tier 1 Dungeons

Completing Tier 1 dungeons is another method. Each run gives you 6 points, translating to 60,000 XP. This XP is automatically added to your Mastery, and you can see it in the chat or system messages.

Tier 2 Dungeons

Tier 2 dungeons offer more XP than Tier 1. Completing these dungeons gives you 10 points per run, totaling 100,000 XP. Interestingly, the difficulty (basic or challenge) doesn’t affect the XP gained.

Weekly Titles Tower Quests

These quests can be acquired from Stone Guard Castle. You get three quests per week, each giving you 28 points. These quests are crucial for boosting your Mastery XP.

Gate of Infinity

This is a challenge mode that offers the highest amount of Mastery XP. Completing this mode gives you 50 points per contract. It also provides skill books to level up your skills, making it a must-do for boosting both Mastery and skills.

Open World Changes

The open-world grind has also seen changes. Previously, the only proper way to grind Mastery was through open-world dungeons, which was a tedious process. Now, the points you consume per mob have increased, but so have the drop rates. This means you can achieve in 2-3 hours what used to take 6 hours, making the grind less time-consuming and more rewarding.

Final Thoughts

The new Mastery system is designed to be easier to use and less time-consuming. Whether you are a semi-hardcore or hardcore player, you will find the new system more rewarding. Casual players will also find it easier to progress, although it may still be challenging.

 I hope this guide helps you understand the new Mastery changes. Finally, whether you are a novice or an old hand, if you want to complete the task easily, it is a good choice to buy TL Lucent in exchange for powerful weapons and equipment through MMOexp. At the same time, MMOexp has the advantages of high transaction efficiency and more discounts compared with other platforms.