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Rakion is a free-to-play, real-time, three-dimensional, fantasy action, room-based online game developed and published by the South Korean company Softnyx.

History

Rakion began with "closed" beta testing, which ran from August 11 to 25, 2005, in a limited group of countries (which included the United States, the UAE and, at a later date, Europe).

It switched from development to open beta testing on October 13, 2005; running to and releasing on December 1, 2005. At this point, the game began to follow a similar model to Softnyx's other MMOG, GunBound, where users could purchase "Softnyx Cash" with real-world currency and spend it on "Power User" status (which offers various benefits and unlocks further in-game purchases) or powerful, cash-only items, called ex-items.

In 2007, Mobiusonline operated a localized server in Southeast Asia. However, the server is now merged with the international server.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Rakion is similar to that of most third or first-person shooter games. Players use the WASD keys to move their character around the map, and the camera controls are third-person shooter style. The mouse is used for controlling the camera and attacking.

Significant features include the Chaos mode, in which a character can become much more powerful after a number of kills, and Cells, summonable creatures that aid the summoner in combat.Template:Citation needed

There are six different game modes: Clan War, Stage, Team Deathmatch, Solo Deathmatch, Boss War, and Golem War. A level limit may be selected when making a game. There is also a "Basic Mode" option in games, which ignores added stats.

Cells

This game also provides creatures called cells. The cells are creatures that can be summoned to help the player in combat. Some cells are free game money, but most others require cash. This is why many people who use cells are descriminated in the game and made many nicknames for example:

• Warning:NamesMayNotBeIntendedForYoungerChildren* Cash Wh*re, Cell Wh*re, F*g Casher,.... etc....

An example of a cell is a nak. This nak is a spider like creature that shoots poisonous liquid out of its mouth to attack the enemy. This cell however is very weak. Upgrades that softnyx has made are White naks which are naks that are white, shoot in 5 directions instead of 1, and summon 3 at a time. This nak however requires real cash. Another upgrade to a nak is the black nak. This nak shoots poisonous liquid from 8 directions, summons only 1 at a time like the regular nak, but has increased movement. Here are some more Cells in the game Rakion:

Nak: (inserted at top)

Black Nak:(inserted at top)

White Nak:(inserted at top)

Blazer: (not yet inserted)

Sky Blazer(Not Available anymore in normal shop):(not yet inserted)

Black Blazer:(not yet inserted)

White Blazer:(not yet inserted)

Crossbow: This cell resembles a dwarf. The Crossbow made many bows and arrows. It attacks in long range with an arrow, and short range by kicking the enemy. This cell is free(game money,not cash). It is used to hit the enemy on 1v1.

BlackCrossbow:(not yet inserted)

Panzer: This knight was used in ancient times as gaurds. they are equipped with spears to stab or swing at the enemy. This cell is free(game money) and is used for quick escapes.

White Panzer:(not yet inserted)

Black Panzer:(not yet inserted)

Icewind:This cell shoots ice out of the palms of the hand. This cell resembles an icy fairy with frozen ice wing. She uses her charm magic to freeze enemies for a short period of time. Freeze time increases after level.

RedWind: Basically a icewind but available for game cash instead of real money.

BlackIcewind:(not yet inserted)

Taurus: A cell which resembles a bull. This bull has the ability to ramp enemies and go at full charge. This cell is made for offensive purposes.

BlackTaurus:(not yet inserted)

RedTaurus(Rare cell,possible to get during event):This cell resembles the Taurus but with more features and a red color to it.

IceTaurus(Rare cell,possible to get during event): This cell resembles the Taurus but with more features and a blue color to it.

SoulCannon: A rather abusive cell, this cell is used to get multiple kills.This cell is armed with a cannon to its arm. He moves slow but has devastating attacks and blows up when destroyed. This cell is used for mass-kills.

Classes

In Rakion, a player may choose from five classes when creating a character: Swordsmen, Archers, Mages, Blacksmiths, and Ninjas. Characters can transform into "chaos mode," a temporary enhancement acquired after attaining a certain number of kills.

Warrior

Swordsmen use a longsword to deal melee damage and a throwing knife as a ranged attack. In chaos mode, warriors become a blue humanoid with a double-sided sword that can be slashed in a quicker succession.

Archers

Archers use a gladius-like weapon to deal melee damage. However, the primary weapon for archers is their ranged weapon: a bow capable of firing arrows. In chaos mode, archers transform into a white, angelic figure that uses a bow with the capability of firing five powerful arrows at once that will throw the enemy a considerable distance upon impact.

Blacksmith

Blacksmiths use a war hammer as their melee attack and throwing axes as their ranged attack. In chaos mode, Blacksmiths become golem-like and carry a flail which can be swung in large arcs.

Ninja

Ninjas use a jitte, a weak but fast weapon, as their melee attack. They throw shurikens as their ranged attack. In chaos mode, ninjas become larger, red figures with upgraded attacking and throwing abilities.

Mage

Mages use a staff for their melee attacks. They can cast a variety of spells. Their ranged weapon is a wand that can cast ranged spells. In chaos mode, the mage summons a larger creature in which it controls. The puppet has upgraded spells.

Game Modes

Excluding Stage mode, which puts all players on the same team, all of the game modes are PvP-based. Both the number of rounds and round-time-limits can be set. The game will automatically balance the teams after every round, except for clan war mode. There are five types of PvP games in Rakion. In both team and solo deathmatches, dead players respawn after 5 seconds. The Deathmatch modes have healing capsules and books that provide cell points; the other modes do not. For the clan war mode, players can only respawn up to a total of 3 times.

• Clan War (Teamplay): This mode is only for players with a clan, and can be started by a clan knight or the clan master. Both team can only contain players from the same clan. 1 Team would attempt to destroy the other Team's golden nak. The second Team's job is to protect the golden nak. The winning clan would earn C-xp and M-xp, while the losing team would lost C-xp and M-xp.

• Deathmatch (Solo): A Solo Deathmatch is a free-for-all variation of team deathmatch. All players are on their own and the first player to achieve a specified amount of kills is declared the winner.

• Deathmatch (Teamplay): These are similar to Solo Deathmatches, except that the players are separated into teams.

• Golem War: Players are assigned to a team in this mode. Each team has a Master Golem. Located somewhere in the map is the Golden Golem. The objective is to destroy the opponent's Master Golem, but only the person that kills the Gold Golem can do significant damage to the other team's Master Golem. To prevent teams "stealing" the Gold Golem from each other, it has separate health for each team. Unlike the other PvP modes, slain players do not respawn, and a team can also lose when all their players have been defeated. If the time runs out and both Master Golems are still alive, the team with the Golem with more health wins the round.

• Boss War: This is a team-based headhunter fight. Each team has a player who's the "boss" that they must protect at all costs; if the boss dies then the team loses the game.

• Stage: A co-operative game mode for 1 to 4 players (depending on the stage) that lets player play a PvE mission. After completing a stage, players get a grade ranging from S, A, B, C, or D, depending on how fast they complete the objective. Stages can not be repeated for more rewards, but can be redone for a higher rank.

• Basic Mode: A setting which can be assigned to any non-stage game. All players' stats are as if they were level 1 for the duration of the game. No cells can be summoned in this mode aside from the lowest level cell, the Nak. Stats from equipment still applies.

Items

Rakion operates an in-game store, through which players can purchase various items using Gold and Cash. Gold can be earned by playing stages and multiplayer games. Items available for purchase include equipment, cells, potions, and item-upgrading material.

Most equipment and cells have level restrictions. Players must achieve the correct level to be able to use them. Potions, which do not have level requirements, have various effects, such as: restore health, restore armor, knock enemies back, give chaos points, or restore Cell Points.

One of Rakion's main features include "cells." Cells are creatures that can be summoned in games. They also appear as enemies in stages. Cells are capable of leveling up, just like a player. To summon a cell, a player must attain Cell Points by killing other cells, players, golems, or using potions. Each cell requires a certain amount of Cell Points to summon. Players may summon a maximum of three cells in a game, or a maximum of nine with the white nak sets.