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Season History

Dragon Crusade runs seasonal servers that eventually merge with the main server. This page documents the complete history of seasons, their features, and major content additions.

Season Timeline​

SeasonThemeKey Features
Season 7-Tournament system, Island Expedition
Season 8-Factions, CTF, 500-slot inventory
Season 9-Tower Defense, Soft caps, Hardcore mode
Season 10-DR 200, Eternal Guardians, New regions
Season 11Rise of ShenlongShenlong content, Obsidian/Shadow dungeons
Season 12Ascension of Dragon LordsReborn Dragon, Dragon Ascension
Runes of PowerRunes of PowerDragon Ascension overhaul, 10 rune slots
Shenlong's RevengeShenlong's RevengeShadow Realm, reborn Shenlong

Current Season: Shenlong's Revenge​

Overview​

"The Shadow Realm Dungeon - Once Shenlong's Guardian was reborn, a part of Shenlong's soul that was bound to his guardian is released, and Shenlong himself gets reborn even stronger than before."

Key Features​

  • Shadow Realm Dungeon: Face reborn Shenlong and his followers
  • Shenlong's Wings: Legendary reward from Dark Shenlong Hearts
  • Krono Rune Dungeon: DR 200 endgame rune content
  • Ivillis Rune Dungeon: DR 180 rune progression
  • Riftstone Rune Dungeon: Dimensional energy content
  • Unlimited FPS Mode: Dynamic level-of-detail adjustment
  • Dungeon Finder Bonus Run: Rewards for random groups
  • Class Change System: Change class anytime (15 DC x Level)
  • Dragons Fortune: Luck-based reward system
  • Web Market: Browser-based trading

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 50,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 13 matches throughout the season
  • Rewards: Free level-ups, buffs, exclusive tokens

Season 12: Ascension of Dragon Lords​

Key Features​

  • Reborn Dragon System: Post-DR 200 companion progression
  • Fortress of Rebirth: Rebirth dungeon hub
  • Dragon Aura Customization: Individual body part glow effects
  • Enhanced Farming Areas: Solo and AoE maps from level 150
  • World Invasion System: Community events for cap unlocks
  • Dungeon Kill System: Strategic monster elimination
  • Elementor Overhaul: Cooldown-free abilities, INT scaling

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 50,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 13 matches

Runes of Power Season​

Key Features​

  • Dragon Ascension System: Companion power through runes
  • Runes of Power: 10 rune categories with 10 dungeons each
  • Dragon Power: Accumulate through Weapon Dust and Armor Heartstones
  • Legendary Runes: Special effects from Tier 10 dungeons
  • Alternative Cloak Path: Dragon Cloak from rune dungeons

Story​

"Unlock your Dragon Companion's true potential through the mystical Runes of Power system."

Season 11: Rise of Shenlong​

Key Features​

  • Obsidian Fortress: DR 150 dungeon, Abyssus boss
  • Shadow Citadel: DR 180 dungeon, Zark boss
  • Depths of Desolation: DR 200 dungeon, Shenlong boss
  • Sealed Dragon Weapons: From Shadow Citadel
  • Shenlong's Wings: 7 Dark Dragon Balls reward
  • Shenlong's Guardian (Ryujin): Ultimate companion
  • Hell Mode 2.0: Enhanced dungeon difficulty
  • Cross Transmute: Axe/Sword appearance swap
  • Monster Wiki: Comprehensive creature database

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 350,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 12 matches

Master Your Class Winners (Example)​

  • Psykeeper: Busker
  • Billposter: ArtX (Grand Winner - Cloak of Honor)
  • Jester: 13loody
  • Crackshooter: liwa

Season 10​

Key Features​

  • Dragon Rank 200 Expansion: Maximum rank increase
  • Tropic Moon Bay: DR 130+ tropical region
  • Dune Canyon: DR 200 desert region
  • Gold Rogers Bay: DR 20 guild raid
  • Eternal Night Caves: DR 150 dungeon
  • Eternal Guardians: Trophy bosses in new regions
  • Dungeon Hunt System: Bonus tracking
  • Farm Counter System: Progress tracking
  • Last Online System: Player activity display
  • 8-Player Buddy Leveling: Extended team leveling

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 250,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 10 matches

Season 9​

Key Features​

  • Hardcore Level Mode: Bypass soft caps
  • Soft Level Caps: Community progression
  • Tower Defense System: Wave defense mode
  • Item Crafting: Magical power-ups
  • PvP Fight Time Reward: Penya for engagement
  • 250-Slot Guild Bank: Enhanced storage
  • Resizable Inventory: Flexible layout

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 250,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 8 matches (2 tournaments)

Season 8​

Key Features​

  • Faction System: Two factions with reputation
  • Faction PvP - Dragon Realm: Open-world PvP
  • Faction Statues: Strategic warfare
  • Capture the Flag PvP: Team-based mode
  • 500-Slot Inventory Chest: Massive storage
  • Tankless Dungeon Mode: No tank required
  • Improved Solo/Beginner Mode: Enhanced drops
  • Siege Honor Buff: PvP reward buff

Tournament​

  • Prize Pool: 120,000 Dragon Coins
  • Matches: 8 matches (2 tournaments)

Season 7​

Key Features​

  • Tournament System: Competitive guild content
  • Island Expedition: CS Set upgrades
  • Level Caps: Progressive unlocking
  • PvP Gear Caps: Balanced tournament progression

Progression Unlocks​

Caps unlock progressively throughout the season via World Invasions:

  • Level 150 cap
  • Dragon Rank 15
  • Dragon Rank 30
  • Dragon Rank 50
  • Dragon Rank 60
  • Dragon Rank 80
  • Dragon Rank 100
  • Dragon Rank 130

Season Mechanics​

Server Merges​

  • Seasons run for a determined period
  • Discord survey determines merge timing
  • No items or characters lost - everything transfers to main server

Level Cap Progression​

  • Caps unlock through World Invasions
  • Community must defend cities
  • Progressive content release

Tournaments​

  • Guilds compete in Guild Siege
  • Points earned based on Siege performance
  • Prize pools in Dragon Coins
  • Free level-ups for participants

Master Your Class Events​

  • First to max level wins rewards
  • Non-purchasable CS sets
  • One month premium
  • Dragon Coins prize
  • Random Cloak of Honor draw

Related Content​

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