Budget Sword of Raiden and Moon Longbow! Everything About Scarecrow Baru's Gift

To celebrate Halloween, a new type of enhancement event, 'Scarecrow Baru's Gift', has begun. This is the very same event that was beloved for its Halloween weapons in the past, and this time, four pieces of equipment are available: the Halloween Pumpkin Helmet, Pumpkin Longsword, Pumpkin Horn Bow, and Pumpkin Armor.

The key highlight is the permanent exchange condition. Enhancing weapons and armor to +8 or higher guarantees an exchange for permanent items of the same enhancement level after the event ends, giving players a much clearer reason to participate compared to past events. However, since the enhancement probability structure is unique and gear is destroyed upon failure, it is wise to weigh each item's features and expected costs beforehand.

Scarecrow Baru's Gift at a Glance

Event EquipmentPumpkin Helmet, Longsword, Horn Bow, Armor
Longsword, Horn Bow, and Armor usable until November 11Permanent Exchange+8 or higher; exchanged for same level during Nov 11 maintenanceGear PriceHelmet 99,000 / Weapons & Armor 100,000 AdenaScroll PriceWeapon 72,000 / Armor 36,000 Adena

Good to Know

NoteFailing enhancement in probability tiers destroys the item, requiring you to start over from scratch.

Purchase Location & Prices

Scarecrow Baru, Northwest of Giran Square

Event equipment can be purchased from Scarecrow Baru, located northwest of Giran Square next to Emai. The Halloween Pumpkin Helmet costs 99,000 Adena (limited to 1 per account), while the Halloween Pumpkin Longsword, Pumpkin Horn Bow, and Pumpkin Armor cost 100,000 Adena each. Scroll: Enchant Halloween Weapon sells for 72,000 Adena, and Scroll: Enchant Halloween Armor sells for 36,000 Adena.

ItemPriceNotesHalloween Pumpkin Helmet99,000 Adena1 per accountHalloween Pumpkin Longsword100,000 AdenaCan be enhancedHalloween Pumpkin Horn Bow100,000 AdenaCan be enhancedHalloween Pumpkin Armor100,000 AdenaCan be enhancedScroll: Enchant Halloween Weapon72,000 AdenaLongsword & Horn Bow enhancementScroll: Enchant Halloween Armor36,000 AdenaArmor enhancement

Halloween Pumpkin Helmet

One-Week Scarecrow Polymorph for 99,000 Adena

The first piece of gear to examine is the Halloween Pumpkin Helmet. Belonging to the same category as the Lv. 52 polymorph helmets distributed and sold in past events, it can be purchased once per account for 99,000 Adena. It cannot be enhanced, grants AC -7 and MR +10%, and transforms the wearer into a Scarecrow upon equipping.

The Scarecrow polymorph features the same attack speed as Lv. 52 polymorphs, but with faster movement speed. Therefore, even for players capable of Death Knight or Dark Elf polymorphs, it is well worth purchasing unless higher-tier polymorphs are available to them. Though its duration is limited to one week, the low price tag of 99,000 Adena is another advantage.

However, the story is different for players above Lv. 52 who already possess highly enhanced equipment. Compared to the stat drop from swapping helmets, movement speed is all they gain, and if they can use polymorph tiers higher than the Scarecrow, the merit decreases further. Weigh the decision carefully according to your gear setup and polymorph tier.

Pre-Purchase Checklist
· 1 per account, costs 99,000 Adena
· Cannot be enhanced; 1-week duration

The Highlight: +8 Permanent Exchange

Exchange for Permanent Items at the Same Enhancement Level

The highlight of this event is the Halloween Pumpkin Longsword, Pumpkin Horn Bow, and Pumpkin Armor. If any of these three items are successfully enhanced to +8 through +10, they will be exchanged for permanent items with identical stats after the event ends.

The Halloween Pumpkin Longsword, Pumpkin Horn Bow, and Pumpkin Armor can be used until November 11 and will be deleted during maintenance on that day. The permanent item exchange also takes place during this maintenance, and only items enhanced to +8 or higher will be converted into permanent items.

Previous events demanded much higher enhancement tiers such as +10, and the rewarded items were unenhanced standard equipment. This time, the enhancement threshold is lower, and the exchanged items retain their enhancement level, making the reward far more attractive. However, the enhancement probability structure is a bit unusual.

Enhancement TierPumpkin Longsword / Horn BowPumpkin Armor+1 ~ +4100%100%+5100%55%+6100%44%+733%33%+833%10%+910%10%

For weapons, reaching +8 is worth a shot. Enhancement is safe up to +6, and reaching +8 (the threshold for exchange) requires passing a 33% chance twice. In contrast, +9 applies a 10% success rate—lower than a regular weapon's ~33%—and the +10 rate is unannounced, so keep in mind that attempting +9 or higher will cost significantly more.

For armor, the baseline hurdle is high from the start. Safe enhancement is only up to +4, and reaching +8 for permanent exchange requires facing a 10% success rate. Although its base defense matches Elven Plate Mail along with attractive HP/MP regeneration bonuses, crafting a +8 piece is no easy feat, so prepare ample seed money before trying.

Note that whether Pumpkin weapons and armor converted into permanent items can be enhanced further with regular weapon/armor enchantment scrolls after the event ends has not yet been announced. In past titles, enhancement with regular scrolls was possible, but this event utilizes dedicated enhancement scrolls with distinct success rates, and the +9 weapon rate is set lower than standard equipment. Whether players will be allowed to stop at +8, exchange for permanent items, and then enhance them like regular equipment at a 33% rate will only be known once the exchange takes place.

Estimated Costs by Target Enhancement

Equipment Destroyed on Failure, Starting Over from Scratch

As summarized above, the Pumpkin Longsword, Pumpkin Horn Bow, and Pumpkin Armor bought from Baru cost 100,000 Adena each, while Scroll: Enchant Halloween Weapon costs 72,000 Adena and Scroll: Enchant Halloween Armor costs 36,000 Adena.

Below are the average expected costs to reach each target enhancement level. Because official notices only detail success rates up through +9 and omit the +9 to +10 attempt, +10 calculations are divided into two scenarios: assuming a 10% success rate and a 1% success rate. While the stats themselves are solid, targeting +9 or higher for weapons or pushing armor to the permanent exchange tier requires considerable capital.

Target EnhancementPumpkin Longsword / Horn BowPumpkin ArmorSafe Enhancement LimitApprox. 530,000 Adena
Up to +6Approx. 240,000 Adena
Up to +4+7Approx. 1.83 million Adena
Avg. 3 itemsApprox. 3.86 million Adena
Avg. 12.5 items+8 (Permanent Exchange)Approx. 5.76 million Adena
Avg. 9.2 itemsApprox. 38.99 million Adena
Avg. 125 items+9Approx. 58.37 million Adena
Avg. 92 itemsApprox. 390.28 million Adena
Avg. 1,252 items+10
(Assumed 10%)Approx. 584.38 million Adena
Avg. 918 itemsApprox. 3.903 billion Adena
Avg. 12,522 items+10
(Assumed 1%)Approx. 5.843 billion Adena
Avg. 9,183 itemsApprox. 39.031 billion Adena
Avg. 125,219 items

As shown in the table, expected costs for +10 weapons and +9 or higher armor soar into the hundreds of millions. Armor requires around 390 million Adena starting from +9, while a +10 weapon requires about 580 million Adena even generously assuming a 10% chance—or over 5.8 billion Adena at 1%—so unless you are a high spender, it is best not to even attempt it.

Cost Calculation Criteria
· Each +1 enhancement attempt consumes 1 Weapon Scroll for weapons and 1 Armor Scroll for armor
· Enhancement always succeeds in safe tiers, increasing the level by 1
· Enhancement failure in probability tiers destroys the gear, requiring a fresh start with a new piece
· +10 enhancement rate is unannounced and thus calculated under two assumptions: 10% and 1%
· Expected average values based on 100,000 Adena for gear, 72,000 Adena for Weapon Scrolls, and 36,000 Adena for Armor Scrolls

Stats by Equipment

Budget Versions of Lightning Edge & Moon Longbow; MP Regen is Key for Armor

Now let us examine the detailed stats. Testing on actual hunting efficiency, including proc magic, is currently being prepared separately.

Since the weapons are budget versions of Lightning Edge and Moon Longbow, players who already own those high-tier weapons or superior gear have little reason to attempt these. However, their main advantage lies in relative accessibility, so tests will focus on comparing them against standard low-cost weapons to evaluate whether upgrading is worth the investment.

The Halloween Pumpkin Longsword features 10/10 damage, Melee Accuracy +1, Melee Damage +1, the Pumpkin Lockdown magic proc, and damage immunity (non-damagable). It can be seen as a budget version of Lightning Edge (13/12 damage). Made of wood, it does not trigger bonus damage against Undead.

The Halloween Pumpkin Horn Bow features 3/3 damage, Ranged Accuracy +1, Ranged Damage +3, and the Pumpkin Lockdown magic proc. Equippable by Royal, Elf, and Wizard (excluding Knight), it serves as a budget alternative to Moon Longbow, which boasts Ranged Damage +4 and Ranged Accuracy +3.

Halloween Pumpkin Armor offers base AC -6, Max HP/MP +10, HP Regen +3, and MP Regen +2. It is drawing attention particularly due to MP Regen +2, and its high base defense provides decent merit. However, as noted earlier, the hurdle to reach +8 or higher is steep, so it is better avoided unless you have sufficient capital. The consensus is that buying it just to use at +4 for a single week holds little appeal.

GearKey StatsComparison & FeaturesPumpkin HelmetAC -7, MR +10%
Polymorphs into Scarecrow upon equippingCannot be enhanced
1-week durationPumpkin Longsword10/10 Damage
Melee Accuracy +1, Damage +1
Pumpkin Lockdown, Non-damagableBudget version of Lightning Edge (13/12)
No Undead bonus damagePumpkin Horn Bow3/3 Damage
Ranged Accuracy +1, Damage +3
Pumpkin LockdownBudget version of Moon Longbow
Equippable by Royal, Elf, WizardPumpkin ArmorAC -6, Max HP/MP +10
HP Regen +3, MP Regen +2MP Regen is key
High +8 hurdle

What to Get First

Based on Cost-Efficiency and Permanent Exchange Difficulty

Based on purchase burden and permanent exchange difficulty

1

Halloween Pumpkin Helmet Cost-Efficiency

Provides one week of the fast-moving Scarecrow polymorph for 99,000 Adena. Players without high-tier polymorphs should prioritize this.

2

+8 Pumpkin Longsword / Horn Bow Permanent Exchange

Reaches the permanent exchange threshold for an average of ~5.76 million Adena. Since +9 drops to a 10% rate and dramatically spikes cost, stopping at +8 is recommended. However, if you already own high-enhancement high-tier weapons, there is little reason to attempt this.

3

+8 Pumpkin Armor Seed Money Required

MP Regen +2 is appealing, but because the 10% rate begins at +8, reaching it costs an average of ~38.99 million Adena. Attempt only if you have ample spare funds.

Bottom Line
Buy the Helmet without hesitation, aim only up to +8 Permanent Exchange for weapons, and tackle Armor only when equipped with plenty of seed money. Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]