Question 1

What is Star Force Enhancement?

Accepted Answer

Star Force is a system that enhances equipment by adding stars (up to 25 stars). Each star provides additional stats like ATT/MATT, HP/MP, and other bonuses. Higher star levels give exponentially better stats but cost more meso and have lower success rates.

Question 2

What happens when Star Force enhancement fails?

Accepted Answer

Enhancement can fail in different ways: the star level stays the same (most common), the item drops by 1 star level, or at 15+ stars, the item can be destroyed completely. The destruction chance increases significantly at higher star levels.

Question 3

When should I use Safeguard?

Accepted Answer

Safeguard prevents item destruction at 15 and 16 stars but costs 50% more meso per attempt. It's recommended for expensive items or when you can't afford to lose the item. Safeguard is not available for 17+ star attempts.

Question 4

What are the key Star Force milestones?

Accepted Answer

Important milestones are: 10 stars (decent stat boost), 15 stars (destruction risk begins), 17 stars (major stat jump), 20 stars (another significant boost), and 22 stars (end-game enhancement level). Most players aim for 17 stars as a good cost-to-benefit ratio.

Question 5

How does item level affect Star Force costs?

Accepted Answer

Higher level items cost exponentially more meso to enhance. A level 200 item costs significantly more than a level 150 item. However, higher level items also provide better base stats, making the investment worthwhile for end-game gear.

Question 6

What is Star Catching?

Accepted Answer

Star Catching is a strategy where you enhance multiple copies of the same item and transfer the highest starred one to your main gear using Star Force Transfer. This can be more cost-effective than enhancing your main item directly.

Question 7

Are there Star Force events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nexon regularly runs Star Force events with benefits like: 5/10/15 Star Force (guaranteed success to certain levels), reduced costs, no destruction events, or increased success rates. These events are the best time to enhance your gear.

Question 8

Should I enhance Superior items differently?

Accepted Answer

Superior items (Gollux, Sweetwater, etc.) cannot be replaced easily, so many players use Safeguard more liberally or wait for no-boom events. The high replacement cost makes these items riskier to enhance without protection.

Question 9

What's the difference between Star Force and Spell Trace?

Accepted Answer

Spell Trace enhances equipment with scrolls and provides different stat bonuses. Star Force is a separate system that adds stars. Both can be applied to the same item, and Star Force generally provides more significant stat increases at higher levels.

Question 10

How do I minimize Star Force costs?

Accepted Answer

Wait for Star Force events, use Star Catching for expensive items, consider stopping at cost-effective milestones like 17 stars, and use Safeguard strategically. Also, enhance during off-peak hours when some players believe rates are better (though this is unconfirmed).

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