An overview of Shaiya episodes and patches (2024)

Episode 5: Relic of Mystra (ps0109, 28th May 2010)
Max level: 70
Max skill rank: 9

  • The world map was added, allowing players to navigate through the maps of Teos.
  • A "linked skill" interface was added, serving as a guide for Assassin and Ranger's skill chain requirements.

ps0114, 12th July 2010:

  • Valdemar and Palaion Regnum were added to the game, along with Kanos Illium. This update also included the Lv62 gear sets, and their dreamy equivalents.

ps0120, 19th August 2010:

  • The "invasion" interface was implemented, allowing players to easily see when they could invade the enemy map, or when they were being invaded.
  • Players were now able to invade the opposing faction's Regnum, depending on Kanos Illium altar ownership.

ps0129, 12th October 2010:

  • Shaiya is acquired by ChoiRock.

ps0141, 27th January 2011:

  • Queen Caput and Queen Vanus were added , along with Zeharr Teololema which allowed players to start farming for Energy Crystals in preparation for the ROTCO update.

ps0142, 14th February 2011 (commonly referred to as Ep5.2):

  • The login screen logo was changed to display "Relic of Mystra".

ps0142, 1st April 2011:

  • The server clock was added below the minimap.

ps0160, 16th June 2011 (Return of the Cryptic One, commonly referred to as Ep5.4):

  • Dimension's Crack was added to the game, allowing for completion of the "Return of the Cryptic One" quest line. This allowed players to obtain Lv70 equipment.

ps0172, 30th September 2011:

  • The confirmation button was added to the trade system.

ps0173, 19th October 2011:

  • The maximum number of PvP ranks was increased to 32, up from 16. This also increased the maximum number of kills from 200,000 to 1,000,000.

ps0180, 9th December 2011:

  • Snow Flower Lapis were added, which are +5 all stats Lv1 elemental lapis. These were accessible during the Christmas event season.

ps0181, 14th December 2011:

  • The "Etain's Garden" map was added, along with wedding gear sets.

ps0188, 5th April 2012:

  • Nexon acquire licensing over Shaiya.

Episode 6: Trinity Artifact (ps0193, 4th September 2012)
Max level: 80
Max skill rank: 15

  • The interface has been overhauled with an orange/brown theme.
  • Theodores and Pantanassa maps were added.
  • Support for item set synergies were added. This forced the server to send data containing the player's current bonuses from buffs and equipment - prior to this it was all calculated by the client.
  • Lv75 accessories with synergy bonuses were added, obtainable via quests.
  • A consumable item was added that allowed players to view the map inside a dungeon.

ps0194, 12th September 2012:

  • The dungeons "Arcanus Ruins" and "Hypnosis Ruins" were opened.
  • Lv71 - 73 and Lv77 - Lv79 equipment sets were added via quest lines, along with their set bonuses.

ps0200, 25th September 2012:

  • The game client is now being packed with Themida.

ps0204, 2nd November 2012:

  • Canyon of Greed was opened, along with Lv80 equipment.
  • Lv8 Lapis were added to the game via Canyon of Greed quests.

ps0209, 14th December 2012:

  • The user interface was updated once more, with darker buttons.
  • Costumes and pets were added.
  • Easy and Normal player modes were removed.
  • Hard mode was renamed to "Basic mode".
  • Town move scrolls were added, allowing players to instantly teleport to a town.
  • Many world minimaps had a graphical overhaul.
  • Auto stat allocation was added to the user's stats interface.

ps0216, 15th March 2013:

  • The in-game item store was overhauled, and now also displays a preview of the player character when clicking a costume, pet, or other equippable item.

Episode 7: Iron Invasion (ps0223, 23rd April 2013:
Max level: 80
Max skill rank: 15

  • Various robots have invaded the maps of Shaiya.
  • Mechanic lapis has been added for accessories.

ps0224, 26th April 2013:

  • The "go to battleground" button was added underneath the player's portrait.
  • Images for various vendors has been added to the map to make the world easier to navigate, along with the ability to filter the display based on the user's needs.
  • A button to automatically organize the user's inventory was added.

ps0239, 26th July 2013:

  • The "Infinite Sanctuary" dungeon instances were added to the game. This serves as a catch-up mechanic to allow players to level up quickly, or to obtain Lv80 weapons.
  • Triple Craft, Shrewd and Mystic Lapises were added to the game.

ps0240, 2nd August 2013:

  • Title of Throne item was added, which adds a title above the player's guild name, and a red glowing effect.

ps0241, 5th August 2013:

  • The ability to dye individual items was added.

ps0242, 9th August 2013:

  • A timed reward interface was added, for the infinite dungeon and other events.

ps0266, 19th March 2014:

  • The ability to combine perfect lapisia into a higher level version, the ability to combine lapis into a higher level version, and the ability to craft stat specific recreation runes with vials was added to the blacksmith.

ps0283, 1st December 2014:

  • The first version of the Chaotic Square was added, with a christmas theme.

ps0289, 12th February 2015:

  • Chinese new year event, with a few costumes and decorations in various towns.

ps0292, 5th March 2015:

  • St Patrick's Day event, with a few costumes and decorations in various towns.

ps0294, 19th March 2015:

  • Chaotic Square updated with easter themed recipes.

Episode 8: Iron Heart (ps0303, 4th June 2015)
Max level: 80
Max skill rank: 15

  • Transformation skills were added.
  • Massive interface and skill overhaul.
  • A glowing aura is added around your character as you enchant your equipment.

ps0321, 15th October 2015:

  • Chaotic Square was updated with Halloween themed recipes.

ps0324, 23rd October 2015:

  • Lv9 Lapis added to the game.

ps0331, 20th November 2015:

  • Wings were added to the game.

ps0348, 21st March 2016:

  • The mailbox was added to the game, allowing players to receive items and messages from the server / customer support while offline.

ps0375, 21st February 2019:

  • The graphical options menu was updated to allow players to turn off costumes, pets, wings and particle effects.
An overview of Shaiya episodes and patches (2024)

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