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	~~= Episode 19 =~~

	~~Episode 19 is the first required chapter in this continuous GladiusRO story route.~~

	== What players should do ==		== What players should do ==

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 This guide explains the required story order for players continuing from '''Episode 19''' to '''Episode 20''', '''Episode 21''', '''Episode CH 1''', and finally the '''CH 1 Zerocell Extension'''.
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Ikhwan: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:GladiusRO Story Progression Guide: Episode 19 to Zerocell}} = GladiusRO Story Progression Guide = This guide explains the required story order for players continuing from '''Episode 19''' to '''Episode 20''', '''Episode 21''', '''Episode CH 1''', and finally the '''CH 1 Zerocell Extension'''.
'''Required order:''' Episode 19 → Episode 20 → Episode 21 → Episode CH 1 → CH 1 Zerocell Extension
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Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:GladiusRO Story Progression Guide: Episode 19 to Zerocell}} = GladiusRO Story Progression Guide = This guide explains the required story order for players continuing from '''Episode 19''' to '''Episode 20''', '''Episode 21''', '''Episode CH 1''', and finally the '''CH 1 Zerocell Extension'''. <div class="mw-message-box mw-message-box-notice"> '''Required order:''' Episode 19 → Episode 20 → Episode 21 → Episode CH 1 → CH 1 Zerocell Extension </di..."

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:GladiusRO Story Progression Guide: Episode 19 to Zerocell}}

= GladiusRO Story Progression Guide =

This guide explains the required story order for players continuing from '''Episode 19''' to '''Episode 20''', '''Episode 21''', '''Episode CH 1''', and finally the '''CH 1 Zerocell Extension'''.

<div class="mw-message-box mw-message-box-notice">
'''Required order:''' Episode 19 → Episode 20 → Episode 21 → Episode CH 1 → CH 1 Zerocell Extension
</div>

Do not skip a chapter. Many NPCs are intentionally silent or unavailable until the previous chapter's completion quest is finished.

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= Quick Progression Overview =

# Complete '''Episode 19'''.
# Continue into the GladiusRO '''Episode 20''' storyline.
# Complete Episode 20 and continue into '''Episode 21: Age of Heroes'''.
# Complete Episode 21, including the chapter-completion quest.
# Begin '''Episode CH 1: Call of the World Tree'''.
# Complete the main CH 1 storyline.
# Reach at least '''Base Level 260''' and unlock the '''Zerocell Extension'''.
# Complete the Zerocell introduction and daily laboratory quests.
# Reach '''Base Level 265''' to unlock Rune Crown crafting and enchanting.
# Reach '''Base Level 270''' for the Vita and Arc laboratories.

= Episode 19 =

Episode 19 is the first required chapter in this continuous GladiusRO story route.

== What players should do ==

* Follow the Episode 19 main quest markers and navigation entries.
* Complete all required main-story quests.
* Do not discard story-related items until the chapter is complete.
* If the next chapter does not become available, check the Quest Window for an unfinished Episode 19 main quest.

== Completion check ==

Episode 19 must be fully completed before beginning the GladiusRO Episode 20 continuation.

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If an Episode 20 NPC is silent, the character most likely has an incomplete Episode 19 prerequisite.
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= Episode 20 =

Episode 20 continues directly from the completed Episode 19 storyline on GladiusRO.

== What players should do ==

* Continue using the Episode 20 quest markers and NPC dialogue.
* Complete the main Episode 20 chain in order.
* Finish all mandatory investigation, battle, and return-to-NPC steps.
* Revisit the last Episode 20 story NPC after completing the final objective.

== Completion check ==

The character must complete the Episode 20 ending before the Episode 21 continuation becomes available.

<div class="mw-message-box mw-message-box-warning">
Killing the final objective alone may not complete the chapter. Always return to the related story NPC and finish the dialogue.
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= Episode 21: Age of Heroes =

Episode 21 continues from Episode 20 and introduces the Age of Heroes storyline, new maps, instances, reputation content, exchanges, and equipment systems.

== Main progression ==

# Begin Episode 21 after completing Episode 20.
# Follow the Episode 21 main-story quest markers.
# Complete the required investigations and battles.
# Complete the Episode 21 final story sequence.
# Finish the Episode 21 chapter-completion quest.

The Episode 21 completion chain reaches quest '''18360'''. Some Episode 21 merchants require this quest to be completed before responding.

== Episode 21 merchant locations ==

=== Wigner Merchant Popo ===
* Map: <code>mbase_in</code>
* Coordinates: <code>220,127</code>
* Provides Episode 21 standard goods and additional goods when the relevant requirements are satisfied.

=== Mage Lobelia ===
* Map: <code>mbase_in</code>
* Coordinates: <code>228,131</code>
* Provides the Mana Stone exchange.

=== Wigner Merchant Operator ===
* Map: <code>mbase_in</code>
* Coordinates: <code>232,122</code>
* Provides Yorscalp Fly Wings, Card Fragment exchange, and Yorscalp Crown exchange.

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If these merchants do not respond, complete the Episode 21 progression and quest 18360 first.
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= Episode CH 1: Call of the World Tree =

== Requirements ==
* Complete Episode 21.
* Minimum Base Level: '''200'''.

== Starting Episode CH 1 ==

The starting NPC is the '''Small Ash Tree'''.

* Location 1: <code>prt_fild05,353,252</code>
* Location 2: <code>pay_fild01,308,341</code>
* Initial quest: '''18368'''

Follow the World Tree and dimensional-distortion storyline, including the Second World's Geffen and Dark Whisper content. Complete every return-to-NPC dialogue after hunts and investigations.

The main CH 1 completion function uses completed quest '''18377'''. Complete the main CH 1 storyline before attempting Zerocell.

== Main CH 1 shops ==

=== Gold Root Coin Exchanger ===
* Location: <code>ygg_fruit,165,126</code>
* Before CH 1 completion: basic Traveler's Leaf shop.
* After CH 1 completion: Gold Root Coin, Mana Ring, and material exchanges.

=== Hotbear Mur ===
* Location: <code>ygg_fruit,168,124</code>
* Unlocks Entwined Equipment and Dimensional World footwear shops after CH 1 completion.
* Before completion, Hotbear Mur only gives preparation dialogue.

= CH 1 Zerocell Extension =

The Zerocell Extension takes place after the main CH 1 storyline and introduces four laboratories:

* '''Zerocell - Lux'''
* '''Zerocell - Nox'''
* '''Zerocell - Vita'''
* '''Zerocell - Arc'''

== Entry requirements ==

* Main Episode CH 1 completed.
* Quest '''18379''' completed.
* Base Level '''260''' or higher.

== Starting Zerocell ==

* NPC: '''Robin'''
* Location: <code>ygg_edge,173,185</code>

Robin is progression-controlled and may remain silent when the requirements are not met. When all requirements are satisfied, Robin gives quest '''27089'''.

== Zerocell introduction route ==

=== Quest 27089: Investigation begins ===
* Speak to Robin at <code>ygg_edge,173,185</code>.
* Travel with Robin and Newt to the invaded site.
* Follow the marker into <code>ch1fild1</code>.

=== Quest 27090: Suspicious facility ===
* Meet Robin and Newt in <code>ch1fild1</code>.
* Investigate the facility and its dimensional barrier.

=== Quest 27091: Scattered documents ===
* Search the area for the five scattered documents.
* Read the information about Homunculus Laboratory Zerocell.
* Return to Robin.

=== Quest 27092: Dimensional resistance ===
* Continue with Newt, Robin, and Rubiel.
* Learn why Mana Rings are required to resist the laboratory's dimensional magic.

=== Quest 27093: Operations unlocked ===
* Complete Robin's operational briefing.
* Zerocell daily laboratory missions become available.

== Laboratory requirements ==

=== Lux and Nox ===
* Minimum Base Level: '''260'''
* Mana Rings required for resistance: '''50'''
* Mission objective: defeat '''300''' Homunculus enemies.

=== Vita and Arc ===
* Minimum Base Level: '''270'''
* Mana Rings required for resistance: '''70'''
* Mission objective: defeat '''300''' Homunculus enemies.

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Speak to Newt and bring enough Mana Rings before entering. Lux and Nox share one resistance tier; Vita and Arc share the higher resistance tier.
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== Zerocell map list ==
* Lux: <code>ch1zero1</code>
* Nox: <code>ch1zero2</code>
* Vita: <code>ch1zero3</code>
* Arc: <code>ch1zero4</code>

These maps restrict teleport, memo, and normal saving. Use the intended NPC route.

== Daily mission and cooldown quests ==
* Lux: <code>27094</code> / cooldown <code>27095</code>
* Nox: <code>27096</code> / cooldown <code>27097</code>
* Vita: <code>27098</code> / cooldown <code>27099</code>
* Arc: <code>27100</code> / cooldown <code>27101</code>
* Newt's laboratory-entry explanation: <code>27102</code>

Completing a laboratory mission rewards Root Coins/Mana Rings and a bonus reward item.

= Zerocell Formula and Rune Crown Shop =

== Bitoli ==
* Location: <code>ygg_fruit,162,126</code>
* Required unlock: quest '''27094''' completed.

Before quest 27094 is complete, Bitoli only mentions a rumor about a newly discovered invaded site.

After quest 27094, Bitoli offers:

# '''Purchase Magic Tuning Formulas'''
# '''Craft Rune Crown'''
# '''Enchant Rune Crown'''

Rune Crown crafting and enchanting require '''Base Level 265''' or higher. Crafting is separated into Swordsman, Merchant, Thief, Mage, Acolyte, Archer, and Expanded class categories.

= General prt_mk Barter Marketplace =

The general GladiusRO equipment exchange marketplace is on <code>prt_mk</code>. A confirmed starting point is <code>prt_mk,150,125</code>. These shops are separate from the Episode 21, CH 1, and Zerocell story shops.

= Troubleshooting =

== An NPC appears but says nothing ==
Check the required chapter, quest, and Base Level. Silent NPCs are usually progression-locked rather than broken.

== Robin is silent ==
Confirm main CH 1 completion, quest 18379 completion, and Base Level 260 or higher.

== Bitoli does not show the shop menu ==
Complete quest 27094. Rune Crown options additionally require Base Level 265.

== Hotbear Mur does not show equipment shops ==
Complete the main CH 1 storyline.

== Episode 21 merchants are silent ==
Complete Episode 21 quest 18360.

== Unknown Item, missing icon, invisible monster, or broken map ==
Close the client, run the latest GladiusRO patcher, and report the exact item, monster, or map name with a screenshot if the problem remains.

= Player Checklist =

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[ ] Episode 19 completed
[ ] Episode 20 completed
[ ] Episode 21 completed
[ ] Episode 21 quest 18360 completed
[ ] Episode CH 1 started from the Small Ash Tree
[ ] Main CH 1 completed
[ ] Quest 18379 completed
[ ] Base Level 260 reached
[ ] Zerocell quest 27089 started
[ ] Zerocell introduction quests 27089-27093 completed
[ ] Quest 27094 completed
[ ] Base Level 265 reached for Rune Crown systems
[ ] Base Level 270 reached for Vita and Arc
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= Final Progression Route =

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Episode 19
↓
Episode 20
↓
Episode 21: Age of Heroes
↓
Quest 18360 complete
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Episode CH 1: Call of the World Tree
↓
Main CH 1 + quest 18379 complete
↓
Base Level 260+
↓
CH 1 Zerocell Extension
↓
Lux / Nox
↓
Quest 27094 complete + Base Level 265
↓
Rune Crown crafting and enchanting
↓
Base Level 270
↓
Vita / Arc
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[[Category:GladiusRO Guides]]
[[Category:Episode 19]]
[[Category:Episode 20]]
[[Category:Episode 21]]
[[Category:Episode CH 1]]
[[Category:Zerocell]]

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