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A little note that things from BETA versions are testing stuffs and subjects to change. Keep in mind that a few things might be different.

INTRODUCTION

Hi hi hello again~ So very locked in for this version because of 2 reasons; Rita and PURPLE. Hopefully this post can serve a good info regarding whatever's happening in the 8.6. Version 8.6 has a title of

"THE BANQUET OPERATIVE"

This version has several new things including battlesuit, equipments, events, and many more! Below ARE the things I can recap about the new things. Hope you enjoy~

Table of Contents

• Battlesuit
• Equipment
• Outfit
• New Story Chapter
• Event
• Memorial Arena
• Abyss: Superstring Dimension
• Elysian Realm
• Shop and Foundry
• Battle Pass
• Miscellaneous

BATTLESUIT

The new battlesuit for v8.6 is S-ranked Rita "Miss Espionage" Rossweisse. This battlesuit is a IMG (Imaginary)-type with Lightning DMG. One of the features on her battlesuit is that she is capable to fill up the Paralyze Trauma gauge which can paralyze the enemies once trauma is full. So she can be in favor in stages or bosses with IMG type having IMG core as well as bosses which has paralyze as the advantage.

This new S-rank battlesuit comes with Wheel of Destiny specialization. Using her in a team as leader will activate the Wheel of Destiny specialization and unleash her potential as the DPS. Meanwhile Miss Espionage has several Astral Ring attributes such as:

• Harmonized Shadow Star so she can support another battlesuit with Wheel of Destiny Specialization
• Heavenly Shift so she can support another battlesuit with Law of Ascension Specialization

Miss Espionage Astral Ring attributes

Miss Espionage in-game model

How to obtain her?

Her character card can be obtained from the Battlesuit supply in version 8.6 as soon as the version drops. On the first x10 pulls, captains will have 50% discounts. You'll be able to get her within 90 pulls in total. So you need to prepare your crystals and luck, captains! Many many good luck for the captains gonna pull Miss Espionage!

Below are some of the animations she has for her gameplay, hope you enjoy the graceful and elegant visuals of Miss Espionage!

Miss Espionage's Stellar Outburst and Combo Attack sequence

Miss Espionage's Phantom and Ultimate Attack sequence

EQUIPMENT

New equipments in v8.6 preview

Weapon

Codename: Rosette

Codename: Rosette (base) preview

Codename: Top Mission

Codename: Top Mission (PRI-ARM) preview

Codename: Rosette is the base weapon for Miss Espionage while Codename: Top Mission is the PRI-ARM form. The weapon will greatly increase Miss Espionage's DMG as the DPS as well as her support ability for the suitable teammates. This weapon surely has great and significant value for her so Captains better get her weapon if you pull for Miss Espionage!

The base weapon will be obtainable from the Equipment supply when version 8.6 drops. Captains are guaranteed to get the weapon "Codename: Rosette" within 60 pulls in her Equipment Supply.

Stigmata

Schicksal Agent

Schicksal Agent stigmata set is the signature set for Miss Espionage. It consists of Rita: Miss Espionage (T), Rita: Miss Espionage (M), and Rita: Miss Espionage (B). Similar to her weapon, the stigmata will increase her DMG, buff for the team, and the DMG taken by enemies.

This stigmata set will be obtainable through Equipment supply as well as forgeable in the Foundry. Forging one stigmata piece will require Source Prism x2 and Ether Fuel x600. Captains also will get 1 stigmata box of your choice from the set upon login during version 8.6.

OUTFIT

White Velveteer (Lone Planetfarer)

White Velveteer outfit preview

White Velveteer outfit details

First new outfit we have is for LONE PLANETFARER a.k.a Vita; White Velveteer. It has customized effects such as changing her overall look, her ATK effects, Ultimate, and even changing the look of Star Traveler!

How to get this outfit?

This outfit is obtainable by purchasing with B-Chips which will be available in version 8.6. Captains will be required to buy certain amount of B-Chips first before Captains can buy this outfit~ Miss Vita wants your real money

Citrus Days (Valkyrie Boltstorm)

Citrus Days outfit preview

Citrus Days outfit details

The next new outfit we have is for VALKYRIE BOLTSTORM; Citrus Days. This outfit doesn't have any customized effects, it only changes the overall look. Still, this outfit makes Helia looks younger and more fresh~

How to get this outfit?

Good news, this outfit can be obtainable for free from the Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue event. Captains need to play the event and obtain the event's currency. Once Captains meet the requirement and have enough currency, this outfit will be available to purchase in the event shop. Make sure to play the event~

Starlit Amethyst (Cosmic Expression)

Starlit Amethys outfit preview

The last new outfit in version 8.6 is for COSMIC EXPRESSION; Starlit Amethyst. This outfit also doesn't have any customized effects, it just recolors her original outfit. Still, this outfit give a new look for already-grown-up Griseo~

How to get this outfit?

This outfit is only obtainable if Captains purchase Battle Pass, be it the Knight or the Paladin Battle pass during v8.6. In future, this outfit might be available in the Battle Pass outfit selection box but we need to stay tune for future updates~

NEW STORY CHAPTER

Chapter XI: A Mass of Atheists

Main Story Chapter banner and rewards

"She can be surpassed, can be questioned, and should be said goodbye to."

In version 8.6, Part 2 Main Story Chapter XI: A Mass for Atheists will be available. There will also be a new map unlocked during this chapter. Play the main story to get Crystals, Source Prisms, Phase Shifters, HOHO Vacation Tickets, and more~

Main Story Chapter new maps preview

EVENT

Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue

Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue banner and rewards

"A lost treasure, a magnificent banquet, and a special operation... Valkyrie Rita accepts the mission."

The featured event on version 8.6 is Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue. Captains need to strengthen lineup by selecting agent missions and tactical units, as well as utilizing combat links. Defeat as many opponents and survive till the end of the round~ In this event, captains will be able to get the new outfit for Valkyrie Boltstorm "Citrus Days", Perfect Agent Emblem, Crystals, Honkai Shards, Source Prisms, and more~

Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue main menu UI

Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue gameplay screenshot

Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave

Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave main menu UI

"Your crew arrives on a mysterious island, overcomes countless dangers, and finally conquers the evil brave hero. Coralie's new game calls for beta testers!"

During v8.6 there will be a limited-time event Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave. This event will be released in mid of v8.6. Play Coralie's new game to obtain Crystals, Ancient Willpowers, AE Imaginons, and more!

Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave gameplay screenshot

Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave rewards

Top-Up Bonuses: Starry Wish

Top-up event banner

Top-up event rewards

After the v8.6 update, there will be a limited-time top-up bonuses event Starry Wishes. During the event, Captains can top-up to claim rewards such as a Weapon Direct Level-Up Coupon, Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer/Jovial Deception: Shadowdimmer Rank-Up Stamps, Source Prisms, Supply Cards, and more~

Bonuses Event: Unwavering Oath

After the v8.6 update, the bonuses event Unwavering Oath will be available. Captains need to complete a series of missions to obtain a Lunar Vow: Crimson Love Character Card for free!

MEMORIAL ARENA

Marut

Marut's C-SS rank form

Marut's SSS rank form

New C to SSS-Rank Boss: Marut

Marut is IMG type boss. IMG type battlesuits will have advantage over this boss to deal DMG directly to the core.

ABYSS: SUPERSTRING DIMENSION

New Boss Stage: Marut

Marut boss stage with Lightning weather

Marut boss

First new boss stage in version 8.6 is LIGHTNING environment with Marut as the boss. The boss has no resistances, but with IMG type as the type, make sure to use IMG type battlesuit as well as Lightning DMG to clear the stage faster. Miss Espionage surely can handle this boss so don't forget your Rita~

Lightning Weather with Husk - Mysticism boss

Husk: Mysticism is back yet again with the LIGHTNING environment. Most of the stage as well as the mechanics are the same (pardon me if I'm wrong). As the environment gives buff around Lightning DMG, be sure to deploy the IMG type battlesuit with Lightning DMG to enjoy the buff.

Shadow Environment with HoD Minion

HoD Minion is back with SHADOW environment instead. Shadow Environment requires Captains to bring battlesuits with Wheel of Destiny specialization to utilize Shadow Star. It'll be important for Captains to bring battlesuit with Wheel of Destiny specialization as well as and IMG type battlesuit.

Lightning Weather with Husk - Existentialism boss

Here comes the flower-like Husk - Existentialism with LIGHTNING weather. Same drill as the Mysticism above, stage and boss mechanics are still the same. Only difference is that Captains will want to bring an IMG type battlesuit with Lightning DMG.

Shadow Environment with Li Sushang boss

Li Sushang also makes a comeback with different weather. Usually she came with Paralyze environment, this time she is back with a Shadow Environment. Captains will still benefit if Li Sushang's Paralyze Trauma is filled up so make sure to bring a battlesuit with Wheel of Destiny who can also fills up the Paralyze Trauma.

ELYSIAN REALM

New Battlesuit Added

We have new battlesuit added in Elysian Realm for version 8.6, which is Miss Espionage. Just like most of the part 2 battlesuits, Captains will have option of playing Miss Espionage with Stellar Outburst build or Astral Ring Charging build. Be sure to check out Elysian Realm guides to know and learn more of those styles~

Miss Espionage added in Elysian Realm

Special Adjustment for Miss Espionage in Elysian Realm

New Stage Stage Effects

Here are the stage effects for version 8.6's Elysian Realm.

v8.6 Stage Effects - phase 1

v8.6 Stage Effects - phase 2

New Boss Lineup

During version 8.6 the boss on Floor 17, by default, is Beast of Sacrifice.

Captains can pick the 0 cost buff to change the Floor 17 boss to HoD Minion.

Default boss lineup

Modified boss lineup

New Buffs

Here are the buffs list for version 8.6's Elysian Realm

v8.6 Buffs List - phase 1

v8.6 Buffs List - phase 1

SHOP AND FOUNDRY

Exchange Shop

Weapons added to Exchange shop starting from version 8.6 are Disciplinary Perdition's weapon; Lost Conviction and Golden Diva's weapon; Echo of Paradise.

Lost Conviction and Echo of Paradise added in Exchange Shop

Stigmata sets added to Exchange shop starting from version 8.6 are Disciplinary Perdition's stigmata set; Paradoxical Philosophy (Zeno) and Golden Diva's stigmata set; High Baroque Maestro (Handel).

Paradoxical Philosophy and High Baroque Maestro added in Exchange Shop

Witch's Corridor

Herrscher of Rebirth's Rank-up Stamps are added to the Pure Witch Orb section. With maximum purchases of 8 stamps in total, Captains can buy each stamp with 2500 Pure Witch Orb.

Herrscher of Rebirth's Rank-up stamps added in Witch Orb

Elysian Shop

Starting from version 8.3, there are three Rank-Up Stamps of Fenghuang of Vicissitude. Once Captains clear a Deep Sequence stage with Shroud difficulty at minimum, Captains can buy each of Fenghuang of Vicissitude's Rank-up stamp with 1500 Rusted Insignia.

Foundry

The additions in foundry are:

• Idol Transformation (Ai-chan) stigmata set for Chrono Navi. Captains can direct forge this stigmata set just like regular G4 stigmata sets. Each piece will need 200 Pure Red Crystalyte, 200 Spatial Convectron, and 1,800 Ether Fuel.
• Schicksal Agent stigmata set for Miss Espionage. Aside ffrom getting the stigmata piece from the Supply and login bonus box, Captains also can forge this stigmata set which costs 2 Source Prisms for each piece.

BATTLE PASS

Version 8.6 has a featured battlesuit Lone Destruction: Shadowchaser, with her equipment Burn the Long Night as well as her stigmata set A Forged Light. Both the Knight and Paladin Battle Pass will have Cosmic Expression's outfit Starlit Amethyst unlocked. The Paladin Battle Pass also will give captains v8.6 version's special BP frame.

While in the Reserve Works there are additions of:

• Dreamweaver card and stamps
• Dreamweaver signature equipments (Prophetic Dreams weapon + As You Wish stigmata set)
• Terminal Aide 0017 signature equipments (Pandora's Box 18th weapon + MOTHs Days stigmata set)
• Divine Key - Star of Eden: Anti-Entropy

Version 8.6 Paladin Battle Pass frame

MISCELLANEOUS

Stigmata's Set Bonuses Adjustment

Starting from version 8.6, there are a few adjustments for some of the Stigmata's Set Bonuses Adjustments. The adjustments are made for signature stigmata of battlesuits with Wheel of Destiny specializations as well as Harmonized Shadow Star attributes.

In the 3-pieces bonus, there will be a Stellar Surplus state added in the description. Below are examples I took from Lone Destruction: Shadowchaser's and Mad Pleasure: Shadowbringer's signature stigmata details.

Stellar Surplus state added as a part of sitgmata adjustments

Equipment Inventory Limit Increased

Big news for hoarder! From version 8.6 onwards, the limit for the inventory of equipment will be increased from 1300 to 2100.

The number of limit in Equipment menu is increased.

That was all that I could cover for this version 8.6 Overview. Hopefully I'm making improvement each time I write this kind of summary.

Feel free to give helpful feedbacks for me to improve~

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