Ragnarok Online (Korean: 라그나로크 온라인, abbreviated RO) is an MMORPG created by Gravity Corp. of South Korea and powered by AEGIS. Much of the background of the game is based on the manhwa Ragnarok by Lee Myung-Jin. The soundtrack is provided by SoundTeMP. An anime was created, Ragnarok The Animation, which is based on the game. Most of the game's mythos is based on Norse mythology, but it contains many references to other cultures, such as that of Japan and Africa. A sequel is currently in development, Ragnarok Online 2: The Gate of the World.

Contents 1 Versions 2 Basics 3 Story 3.1 War of Emperium 4 Jobs 5 Geography 5.1 Midgard 5.2 Rune-Midgard 5.3 Glast Heim 5.4 The Yggdrasil Tree 5.5 Nifflheim 5.6 Schwartzvald Republic and Rekenber Corporation 5.7 Arunafeltz, Country of Religion 6 Cities 7 Music 7.1 The memory of RAGNAROK 8 Server types 8.1 Sakray 8.2 Urdr 9 Parodies 10 See also 11 External links 11.1 Game archive and review sites

VersionsCurrently, there are official versions of the game in Korean (often known as kRO), English (International RO or iRO), Japanese (jRO), Traditional Chinese (Taiwan RO or twRO), Thai (tRO), Simplified Chinese (China RO or cRO), Indonesian (idRO), Filipino (pRO), Brazilian Portuguese (bRO), and Bahasa Melayu (mRO). There are also versions for players in Russia (rRO), India (RO India), Oceania (oRO), Germany, Italy, Austria, Turkey, France, United Kingdom and Switzerland (European RO or euRO), as well as a recently released Hispanic version (ROh). The game is continually being revised and revamped, having new features added periodically. Many official licensed versions are now pay-to-play.
Basics
A female Super Novice in the Umbala rainforest.


The MMORPG is set in the world of Rune-Midgard. For the most part, the game lacks a plotline, but there are small side-quests or events set up by the administrators of the game sporadically to add depth and maintain interest.
The game's tutorial does mention that there is a war between man and monsters, an accurate observation given the fact that experience is given to the player when they kill monsters. However, warring is not limited to man versus monster combat, as in-game guilds can fight against each other in the War of Emperium (abbreviated WoE), a battle between several guilds for castles in town, which give them access to dungeons and treasures that are not accessible to people who are not in the residing guild.
The currency of the game is "zeny", which may be obtained by the selling of items recovered from defeating monsters. The economy in Ragnarok Online is driven heavily by rare items that are not sold in stores and there is a very large difference in wealth between players, for the most part and in part with the effects of the players and discounted items as well as competitive pricing as with most games. The Merchant class offers vending of items to other players, overcharging of items, and even discounts, although the rogue class can get an even larger discount.
There are eight equipment slots - three for headgear (top, middle and bottom), two for accessories, and one of each for shields, weapons, body armor, garments and footgear. Currently, only the 3 head pieces show significant external graphic variety. Weapon and shield are the only other items that can be seen externally, but are significantly more limited in variety.
Each character has an HP bar and an SP bar. The HP (Hit Points) bar represents the character's health. When HP is reduced to 0, the character "dies" and is returned to the city that the character had set their save point to. This also results in an experience reduction of 1%, though this does not apply for the Novice class. Spell Points (SP) are needed to use many job-related skills. A character with 0 SP may not use any skills that require SP. Both HP and SP regenerate on their own when the character is at rest (not moving), and at twice the speed if the character is sitting down. However, if the character holds more than 50% of their total weight capacity, they cannot automatically regain HP/SP. The regeneration speed of HP and SP depends on the Vitality and Intelligence attributes. There are also a large amount of HP and SP recovering items. There are also certain gears/cards that can speed up the regeneration.
The game is very open-ended; after completing novice training, players are free to roam the map at their leisure, with the only restriction being the ferocity of the monsters in a given area. Low-leveled players generally have to stay close to towns, lest the enemies become too powerful for them to handle.
In addition, players have complete control over their Stats (Strength, Agility, Vitality, Intelligence, Dexterity, and Luck) and Skills (class-based) to create the type of character they want to play.
Story
A female Mage resting in Comodo.


Ragnarok Online has many story lines and quests based around Norse mythology. The current setting is one thousand years after a holy war between the gods, humans, and demons. After this long period of peace, monsters begin appearing near Rune midgard, attacking the humans unprovoked. Natural forces also seem to spite the humans, that have now turned vile and selfish: earthquakes and tidal waves devastate the people of Midgard.
As the peace begins to break down, legends of the mysterious demons begin to be told by various adventurers. Stories of Ymir, which has been responsible for maintaining the peace for so long, begin to circulate as well.
War of Emperium
War of Emperium


During two days of each week for two hours the event called "War of Emperium", referred to as WoE, takes place. Guilds that have obtained the Seal of Approval skill may attempt to enter castles that are located in one of four castle grounds, which contain five castles in each. In the deepest part of each castle resides the Emperium; if a guild breaks another guild's Emperium, they take control of the castle, and it removes all players other than those of the guild that broke the Emperium. Holding a castle is an accomplishment, this will put you to the test against hundreds of other players and guilds. The guild that holds a castle at the end of the WoE will have it until the next WoE, and gain special advantages.
JobsMain article: Ragnarok Online jobs
After reaching job level 10 as a Novice, players may choose to job change to a first job class.
The basic first classes that can advance to a higher class are Acolyte, Archer, Mage, Merchant, Swordsman and Thief. Players can also choose to stay as a novice. Once they reach base level 40, they may job change to Super Novice.
There are also jobs known as expended classes. They are being added to the game beginning with Episode 10.3: Lighthalzen. Currently-released expanded classes are Taekwon Boy/Taekwon Girl, Ninja and Gunslinger.
Once a player reaches job level 40, they may job change to one of the two second jobs available to them, based on their first job.

• Acolyte --> Priest / Monk
• Archer --> Hunter / Bard (Male)/Dancer (Female)
• Mage --> Wizard / Sage
• Merchant --> Blacksmith / Alchemist
• Swordsman --> Knight / Crusader
• Thief --> Assassin / Rogue
• Taekwon Boy/Taekwon Girl --> Taekwon Master / Soul Linker

A group of players about to transcend.


When a player archives base level 99 and job level 50 on their second job, they may transcendent themselves. Once transcendent, everything about them is reset and they will become a base level 1 novice again. They can then job change back to their first class. Once they reach job level 40 they can change to the powered up version of their old second job. Taekwon Master and Soul Linker will not be able to transcend.

• Acolyte High --> High Priest / Champion
• Archer High --> Sniper / Minstrel (Clown)/Gypsy
• Mage High --> High Wizard / Scholar (Professor)
• Merchant High --> Master Smith (Whitesmith) / Biochemist (Creator)
• Swordsman High --> Lord Knight / Paladin
• Thief High --> Assassin Cross / Stalker

GeographyMidgardMidgard is the continent of the Ragnarok Online world that takes up less than half of the entire world. It is based on 3 countries, Rune-Midgard, Schwartzvald Republic, and Arunafeltz.Source
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Rune-MidgardRune Midgard (Rune Midgarts in other localizations) lives under the King Tristan's reign since humans defeated monsters in the last holy war. The castle is located in Prontera where Tristan lives and organizes the War of Emperium, giving the possibility to the warriors to govern parts of the kingdom and its sub-castles located in Prontera, Geffen, Al De Baran, and Payon.
Glast HeimThe ruins of Glast Heim are of a former Rune Midgard city that was defeated, destroyed and totally taken by evil forces; many believe all of Rune Midgard will be overtaken if no action is taken. A complete castle, church and chivalry exists in ruins with very powerful monsters around. The ruins are located near Geffen. Glast Heim was planned and built by Al de Baran. Al de Baran was trying to make Glast Heim known as the "Heaven of Earth". Unfortunately, the war with Titans brought this beautiful city to abandonment and for many years it has been haunted by the Dark Lord. There are still many mysteries that lies in this isolated city. One of the real points proving it was built by Al de Baran is outside the clock tower with Bell Tower Keeper A.
The Yggdrasil TreeYggdrasil is the source and symbol of life and vitality among the humans of Rune Midgard. The Yggdrasil berry in the game restores both HP/SP fully in game. The seed of the tree restores 50% of a player's HP/SP, and the leaf of the Yggdrasil tree restores a dead player back to life.
Yggdrasil is found near Umbala, and directly connected to Nifflheim, the city of death.
NifflheimThe place for where all the deceased go; a spiritual plane of sorts. There is a phantom village filled with humans, spirits, and the undead, and a field cursed by immoral humans and dark spirits.
There is a path from Nifflheim to the Tree of Life, Yggdrasil.
Schwartzvald Republic and Rekenber CorporationEpisode 10 of Ragnarok Online deals with the country north of Rune-Midgard. Characterized by highlands and cliffs, Schwartzvald is currently home to Juno, Einbroch, Einbech, Lighthalzen, and Hugel. The dominating presence of the region is the indefatigable Rekenber Corporation, an all-around enterprise that makes many products for the people of Schwartzvald and has ties to the government. With its headquarters located in Lighthalzen, the company is responsible for nearly all the quests, "storyline," and dungeons throughout episode 10. Ever-present, corrupt, and powerful, Rekenber essentially controls the mining towns of Einbroch and Einbech, was the cause for the creation of the abandoned Biolabs in Lighthalzen (home to quite possibly the most difficult map in the game), and took the initiative to renovate the fearsome Thanatos Tower, opening it to the public. Amidst their activities are countless stories of deception, cruel experiments, and grisly deaths. A large number of quests is spread out throughout episode 10, with many continuing where others leave off, and most being dedicated to exposing or simply learning about Rekenber's terrible offenses against the unsuspecting society. This tangled web of deceit and corruption is by far the largest "story" element that Ragnarok has to offer, as few other quests have any sort of relation to any other quest.
Arunafeltz, Country of ReligionEpisode 11 of Ragnarok Online deals with the country northwest of Rune-Midgard and west of the Schartzvald Republic. Characterized by deserts and highlands, Arunafeltz is currently home to the capital city Rael and Beins. The dominant presence of the region is its strong affiliation with religion, and of the fact that Arunafeltz worships Freya, a Norse fertility goddess. It is best known for its climate being the same of the Middle East, most likely Turkey. Most of RO players will benefit from the two dungeons located in this region. Near the capital city of Rael lies the Ice Dungeon, a 4-level dungeon that for the first time introduces ice-type monsters to the Ragnarok world. Underneath the city of Beins lies what is called Thor's Volcano Dungeon, only known as of know for being hidden by Beins.
CitiesMain article: List of Ragnarok Online locations There are many major cities in Rune-Midgard, the world of Ragnarok Online. Players may visit them by paying the Kafra service to warp them, taking the airship from Yuno or train from Einbroch and Einbech, being teleported by a priest with the appropriate warp point, or by walking through the maps in between.
MusicThe background music of Ragnarok Online currently consists of 109 individual tracks, composed and arranged by Lee Seock-Jin, Kwon Goo-Hee, Kwok Dong-Il, Jang Seong-Woon, Park Jin-Bae, and Park Soo-Il of SoundTeMP; and recorded and mixed by Kwon Goo-Hee, Hong Seong-Ho, also of SoundTeMP, and Park Chang-Su of Hankook Recording Studio. Similarly to the game itself, the game's music spans a wide variety of genres and musical styles, including trance, techno, jazz, rock, and orchestral. New tracks are added as new areas are added to the game. Although the track numbers currently go up to 110, track 32 does not seem to exist.
The memory of RAGNAROKMain article: The memory of RAGNAROK
A limited edition physical two-disc original soundtrack album titled "The memory of RAGNAROK" Ragnarok Online Original Sound Track has been released. The album also features vocal arrangements of certain pieces, performed by Lee Seung-Yeon, Lee Jeong-Hee, and Seo Ji-Hae. The album's booklet features text in Korean, Chinese, English, and Japanese.
The album's page is currently taking orders. A site account is required to reserve a copy. Along with purchase, a player's account will be allowed to obtain the special "Note Headgear," which resembles oversized headphones. Additionally, drawings will be held to give away the Ghostring, Devilring, and Evil Snake Lord Cards.
Server typesSakraySakray is a term most commonly used to distinguish between the various Korean Ragnarok Online computer servers. The Sakray server is a "test" server, where new features, content, and bug-fixes are tested on a large scale with thousands of users before being placed into a package suitable for licensing to other companies. While the Sakray game servers are mostly stable, it is accepted that the entire virtual world housed within them may change at any time based solely upon the whim of the Gravity Corp. development team.
UrdrUrdr is the name of the player-killing enabled server created on kRO. Several other licensed versions of the game now also feature an Urdr server.
ParodiesVG Cats has several comic strips dedicated to RO, namely "Working On Your Knees", "Cat's Got Your...Oh Wait...", "Helm, The Other White Meat" and "Magic Beans" (strips 61, 62, 66 and 70, respectively.)
See also

• Ragnarok The Animation, an Anime based on the game
• Ragnarok Flash Animation, a cartoon by Gameflier
• Gravity Corp.
• Level Up! Games
• Ragnarok, a Manhwa that served as basis for the game
• Ragnarok Online 2, a sequel to the game
• Ragnarok Battle Offline, a doujin brawler