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EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 07:58 AM
Hello, awesome PSO2 community! :)

I have an old 13 star sword (Invade series) and I really like it, but I heard from an experienced player, that it can be improved even further by somehow utilizing caligula, torana, dark nero stones, etc...

Um, can you please help me understand the method of upgrading my weapon? And do I understand correctly, that upgrading means turning my sword somehow in something that is called 'Austere'?

Sorry for stupid questions, but I wasn't able to find any information on this subject, that I could understand...

Zeroem
Jul 1, 2016, 08:04 AM
Hello, awesome PSO2 community! :)

I have an old 13 star sword (Invade series) and I really like it, but I heard from an experienced player, that it can be improved even further by somehow utilizing caligula, torana, dark nero stones, etc...

Um, can you please help me understand the method of upgrading my weapon? And do I understand correctly, that upgrading means turning my sword somehow in something that is called 'Austere'?

Sorry for stupid questions, but I wasn't able to find any information on this subject, that I could understand...

This question fits more in this thread. You know, to avoid board cluttering (at least that's what I understand from my stay here)
http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?213385-Quick-Questions-Come-here-for-quick-answers!

That aside, Invade can be turned into Austere series at Zieg (the one that give you crafting COs). Pick the option 'Crystal Exchange' (if you're using EN patch), then scroll down. You should see Austere exchange requirements there. Lots of requirements, so might want to take note as of what you need.

If you're being lazy, Austere requirements are:
1x Invade weapon that match the Austere category you want (ex: Austere gunslash would require Invade gunslash)
100x Caligula Stone
100x Nero Stone
50x Yurlungur Stone
50x Galeru Stone
5x Heart Key Stone
5x Phantom Knight Stone
5x Bloody Moon Stone
10x Photon Booster
300x Excube

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 08:55 AM
Oh, I see now! Thank you very much! I'm so retarded - since the base damage of Austere is so small, I never even bothered to look at it...

Well, it seems that I miss A LOT of the needed stones... I'm very sorry to ask, but can you please tell me, where exactly can I farm these stones or make an exchange for them? Please don't say that I need to do UQs to get them - almost nobody is running them... :(

Zeroem
Jul 1, 2016, 09:03 AM
Well, it seems that I miss A LOT of the needed stones... I'm very sorry to ask, but can you please tell me, where exactly can I farm these stones or make an exchange for them? Please don't say that I need to do UQs to get them - almost nobody is running them... :(

Unfortunately, I've come to bring a bad news....kinda.

Caligula Stone is from PD, and current badge shop.
Nero Stone is from lvl 71+ Dark Falzes([Elder][Loser][Apprentice][Double]) and PD
Yurlungur Stone is from Ultimate Lilipa (you can also get this from Casino trade)
Galeru Stone is from Ultimate Naberius (you can also get this from Casino trade)
Heart Key Stone is from XQ Glacial
Phantom Knight Stone is from XQ Aquatics
Bloody Moon Stone is from XQ Wyverns
Photon Booster is from CM2 shop, or from badge shop
Excube is self-explanatory (trade-in *10 or *11 weapons)

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 09:10 AM
Oh man... I mostly need 75 nero stones... Ugh! I killed countless dark falzes, but got only 25 stones... Is there no other way to get them?

Thanks for helping me so much though!!!

Maninbluejumpsuit
Jul 1, 2016, 09:57 AM
Oh man... I mostly need 75 nero stones... Ugh! I killed countless dark falzes, but got only 25 stones... Is there no other way to get them?

Thanks for helping me so much though!!!

All major falzes, profound darkness, and viel hunar at XH level or above can drop 1-3 nero stones.
3 is extremely rare and likely requires an absurd amount of RDR. I've had 3 stones drop from PD once EVER, and that's only because I stacked just about everything I could for the sake of collection sheet progress.

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 11:19 AM
In other words there are no shortcuts, right? These nero stones can't be bought or exchanged and can be obtained only from EQs and rare enemies?

By the way, can you please tell me if it's worth it to try to gain some from the Extreme quests?

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 12:17 PM
Killed a couple Dark Falz arms right now and got 2 damn cookies... :(

Altiea
Jul 1, 2016, 12:22 PM
Killed a couple Dark Falz arms right now and got 2 damn cookies... :(

The Falz Arms cannot drop Neros to my knowledge. Only the actual Dark Falz bosses count.


In other words there are no shortcuts, right? These nero stones can't be bought or exchanged and can be obtained only from EQs and rare enemies?

By the way, can you please tell me if it's worth it to try to gain some from the Extreme quests?

Nero stones can be obtained from Dark Falzes and Dark Falzes only. This means Elder, Loser, Persona, Apprentice, Double, or Profound Darkness (both Hunars and EQ versions can drop it) but none of their lackeys, in the case of Elder and Loser. You can buy a Nero from the Treasure Shop, but it is a complete ripoff (1mil for one stone) and has to be in rotation.

You may also buy Neros from the Xie Shop for 50 Weapon Badge 2016 (Gold) apiece, if I remember that shop correctly.

Extreme Quests are the only way to get Spellstones, so yes, XQ would be the best way to get them, because it's the only way to get them. If you're Level 75, VR Training: Heaven and Hell flat-out drops the stones you need, but good luck with THAT Quest.

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 12:54 PM
Guys, thank you so much for all this information, especially Altiea! :)

I tried the new solo quest several times and failed miserably on the second floor... So there's no way I'm going there again, at least wihout austere :)

Can you please tell me, what other XQ is the second best option for farming nero stones?

Altiea
Jul 1, 2016, 01:06 PM
Guys, thank you so much for all this information, especially Altiea! :)

I tried the new solo quest several times and failed miserably on the second floor... So there's no way I'm going there again, at least wihout austere :)

Can you please tell me, what other XQ is the second best option for farming nero stones?

XQ cannot drop Neros. Possibly your best option for getting guaranteed chances would either be spamming Ruins AQ.

EDIT: Brain fart. I forgot that killing Elder ends Darkers Den.

Austere isn't strictly necessary for Solo XQ, but it helps. The point of Solo XQ is to deal a whole lot of damage in a small window so whatever you're fighting doesn't get the chance to 2-shot you. Certain classes make this easier, like Braver or Gunner.

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 01:55 PM
Altiea, once again thank you! But since I'm retarded, I can't understand you completely...


EDIT: Brain fart. I forgot that killing Elder ends Darkers Den.
Um, what do you mean? What is the darkers den? And is it a problem that killing Elder ends it...?

Altiea
Jul 1, 2016, 02:05 PM
Altiea, once again thank you! But since I'm retarded, I can't understand you completely...


Um, what do you mean? What is the darkers den? And is it a problem that killing Elder ends it...?

Darkers Den is a "secret" level you may be taken to when you start a Time Attack Quest. The boss is Falz Hunar accompanied by ARKS Clones of the current players in the party. If you kill Falz Hunar and the ARKS Clones, Darkers Den finishes, which means you can't see it again for 72 hours.

EmuManiac
Jul 1, 2016, 02:06 PM
Oh man....... Well, thanks for telling me about all this :)

Akero
Jul 1, 2016, 03:35 PM
If you have multiple characters in 1 ship, you can get multiple neros in one Falz EQ session if you happen to chance upon a random falz EQ
For example: Dark Falz Elder
Phase 1:
Char1: Do falz arms once, switch to char2
Char2: Repeat above step, if you have more characters, do 1 falz arms on them as well, if none, wait for phase 2 or exp grind?
Phase 2:
Char 1: Join a MPA, kill DFE, loot neros, switch to char2
Char2: repeat.
Also applies to dark falz loser but number of nero drop can vary.

Good days... good days... would not do it again. :|

Spiral
Jul 1, 2016, 06:01 PM
Could be wrong, but believe the upcoming limited quest (odin?) was advertised to have hunars and angels along the way. So may wind up getting a number of neros from those as well. You'll likely be running such for badges anyway to buy ultimate stones as you have stated that you do not plan to play ultimate quests.

Regardless, believe austere was more of an "procure materials slowly over play time" thing.
While austere is generally considered the best by many, some new type weapons may be just as or close to good but are notably easier (especially if a newer/returning player with none of the aust resources already hoarded up) to obtain.
At any rate, good luck with it!

EmuManiac
Jul 2, 2016, 06:46 AM
Guys, thank you very much for the tips!


Could be wrong, but believe the upcoming limited quest (odin?) was advertised to have hunars and angels along the way. So may wind up getting a number of neros from those as well
Yeah, that would be awesome!


At any rate, good luck with it!
Thanks :)

Keilyn
Jul 2, 2016, 07:54 AM
You can get Dark Nero Stones from fighting the Falz based bosses on SHAQ that are level 78- 80.