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Snowy Earth Katara Req Level: 20 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 25
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Common
Effects: MaxHP +175 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: Cannot be sold, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
Champion Katara Req Level: 20 Req Stats: DEX 40, LUK 70
Weapon Att.: 20 (19-21)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +150 (147-153) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 900 mesos
Dropped by: Stone Golem, Zombie Mushmom, Zombie Lupin
Available from:
  • Buy this item from Lumi (10,000 mesos), General Mau (10,000 mesos).
  • This item can be obtained from Dual Blade: Time for the Awakening (Level 20 and above) quest.
Guardian Katara Req Level: 30 Req Stats: DEX 60, LUK 100
Weapon Att.: 25 (25-28)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +175 (172-179) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 3,100 mesos
Dropped by: Stumpy, Dust Box
Available from:
  • Buy this item from Lumi (42,000 mesos), General Mau (42,000 mesos).
King Pepe Guardian Katara Req Level: 30 Req Stats: DEX 60, LUK 100
Weapon Att.: 32
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +175 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 3,100 mesos, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Karma Scissors (Cash Shop item) is used.

Ryden Guardian Katara Req Level: 30 Req Stats: DEX 60, LUK 100
Weapon Att.: 31
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +175 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: Cannot be sold, cannot be traded
Dropped by: Dark Stone Golem
Available from: -
Remarks:
Maple Katara Req Level: 35 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 29
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +188 No. of upgrades available: - Sold for: 6,100 mesos
Dropped by: -
Dropped by (Event - 27 April 2011-14 June 2011):
Cactus, Evil Eye, Bubble Fish, Brown Teddy, Poison Mushroom, 6th Anniversary Balloon
Available from: -
Justice Katara Req Level: 40 Req Stats: DEX 80, LUK 110
Weapon Att.: 31 (29-35)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +200 (197-203) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 9,100 mesos
Dropped by: Dark Leatty
Available from: -
Maple Duke Katara Req Level: 43 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 32 (29-35)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +210 (207-213) No. of upgrades available: - Sold for: 16,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Dropped by (Event - 27 April 2011-14 June 2011):
Panda Teddy, Bloctopus, Chronos, Tweeter, 6th Anniversary Balloon
Available from: -
1st Unwelcome Guest Katara Req Level: 47 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 33
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +220 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 200,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Majestic Katara Req Level: 50 Req Stats: DEX 90, LUK 150
Weapon Att.: 34 (34-38)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +225 (222-230) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 25,000 mesos
Dropped by: Hodori, Planey, Spirit of Rock
Available from: -
Ryden Majestic Katara Req Level: 50 Req Stats: DEX 90, LUK 150
Weapon Att.: 42
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +225 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: Cannot be sold, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
Luminous Earth Katara Req Level: 50 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 40
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Common
Effects: MaxHP +250 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: Cannot be sold, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
Ascalon Katara Req Level: 60 Req Stats: DEX 100, LUK 170
Weapon Att.: 40 (37-45)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +250 (247-253) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 28,000 mesos
Dropped by: Drumming Bunny, Wild Kargo, Desert Rabbit (F), Samiho
Available from: -
Maple Cleat Katara Req Level: 64 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 42
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +265 No. of upgrades available: - Sold for: 26,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Dropped by (Event - 27 April 2011-14 June 2011):
Roid, Dark Stone Golem, Separated Pepe, Peach Monkey, Wild Kargo, 6th Anniversary Balloon
Available from: -
2nd Unwelcome Guest Katara Req Level: 67 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 42
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +270 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 270,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Heavenly Katara Req Level: 70 Req Stats: DEX 110, LUK 190
Weapon Att.: 43 (39-47)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +280 (279-281) No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 31,000 mesos
Dropped by: Royal Cactus, Kiyo, Eliza, Flower Fish, Rombot
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 3 Adamantium Plate, 5 Intermediate Abrasive and 2 Intermediate Item Crystal.

Xerxes's Heavenly Katara Req Level: 70 Req Stats: DEX 110, LUK 190
Weapon Att.: 45
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +280 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from:
  • The treasure Xerxes's Thief Weapon Box (7.0000000% chance) rewards this item.
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Scissors of Karma (Cash Shop item) is used.

Maple Pyrope Katara Req Level: 77 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 46
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +300 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 30,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Dropped by (Event - 27 April 2011-14 June 2011):
Werewolf, Green Hobi, Eye of Time, Dunas, 6th Anniversary Balloon
Available from: -
Blazing Dragon Katara Req Level: 80 Req Stats: DEX 120, LUK 210
Weapon Att.: 47 (44-51)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +310 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 34,000 mesos
Dropped by: Roid, Sparker, Guard Robot L
Available from:
  • The treasure Devil's Dice (0.3311258% chance) rewards this item.
Remarks:
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 3 Mithril Plate, 5 Intermediate Abrasive and 2 Intermediate Item Crystal.

Balrog Blazing Dragon Katara Req Level: 80 Req Stats: DEX 120, LUK 210
Weapon Att.: 52
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +310 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 34,000 mesos, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Karma Scissors (Cash Shop item) is used.

Legendary Blazing Dragon Katara Req Level: 80 Req Stats: LUK 210
Weapon Att.: 49
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: HP +310 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item an Epic item.
3rd Unwelcome Guest Katara Req Level: 87 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 48
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: LUK +1, MaxHP +330 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 330,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Bloodsoaked Katara Req Level: 90 Req Stats: DEX 130, LUK 230
Weapon Att.: 48 (48-51)
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +340 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 37,000 mesos
Dropped by: Mithril Mutae, Dunas, Giant Centipede, Security System, Sr. Bellflower Root, Mr. Alli, Kru, Thanatos, Birk, Dark Cornian, Leviathan, Coco, Master Hoblin, King Centipede, Master Harp, Kentaurus King, Roid, Dual Beetle, Advanced Knight E, Advanced Knight D, Thunder, Mutant Slime, Snowman, Crocky the Gatekeeper
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 3 Gold Plate, 5 Intermediate Abrasive and 2 Intermediate Item Crystal.

Balrog Bloodsoaked Katara Req Level: 90 Req Stats: DEX 130, LUK 230
Weapon Att.: 54
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +340 No. of upgrades available: 8 Sold for: 37,000 mesos, cannot be traded
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Karma Scissors (Cash Shop item) is used.

Legendary Bloodsoaked Katara Req Level: 90 Req Stats: LUK 230
Weapon Att.: 50
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: HP +340 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item an Epic item.
Meteor Katara Req Level: 100 Req Stats: DEX 140, LUK 250
Weapon Att.: 52
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +370 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 43,000 mesos
Dropped by: Dunas, Coco, Phantom Watch, Master Hoblin, King Centipede, Master Harp, Kentaurus King, Cerebes, Qualm Guardian, Dodo, Deep Buffoon, Advanced Knight C, Advanced Knight E, Mutant Slime, Risell Squid, Riche, King Sage Cat
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Meteor Katara Recipe, 3 Aquamarine, 5 Advanced Abrasive and 2 Advanced Item Crystal.

Legendary Meteor Katara Req Level: 100 Req Stats: LUK 250
Weapon Att.: 55
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: HP +370 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item an Epic item.
Dragon Katara Req Level: 105 Req Stats: DEX 145, LUK 260
Weapon Att.: 53
Durability: 25000
Att. Speed: Faster (3)
Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +370 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 45,000 mesos, cannot be traded
Dropped by: Death Teddy
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Platinum Scissors of Karma (Cash Shop item) is used.
  • Skill:
    Requires 430 Hands
    Skill Gained - Darkness
    Level 1

  • Mob:
    Category - Devil
    Damage - 20%

  • Critical:
    Required Job - Slasher (70-119)
    Probability - 5%
    Damage - 20%

  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Dragon Katara Recipe, 3 Aquamarine, 5 Advanced Abrasive and 2 Advanced Item Crystal.

Last Unwelcome Guest Katara Req Level: 107 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 54
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: LUK +1, MaxHP +390 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 440,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Moonshadow Katara Req Level: 110 Req Stats: DEX 150, LUK 270
Weapon Att.: 54
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +400 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 48,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Moonshadow Katara Recipe, 3 Garnet, 5 Advanced Abrasive and 2 Advanced Item Crystal.

Dragonic Dragon Katara Req Level: 110 Req Stats: DEX 145, LUK 260
Weapon Att.: 58
Durability: 500000
Att. Speed: Faster (3)
Job: Thief
Effects: HP +50, MP +20, Accuracy +30 No. of upgrades available: 8 Sold for: ? mesos
Traits EXP: Ambition EXP +60, Willpower EXP +60, Charm EXP +60
Dropped by: -
Description:

Can only use exclusive scrolls.

Available from: -
Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Platinum Scissors of Karma (Cash Shop item) is used.
  • This item an Epic item.
  • Critical Bonus:
    Probability +5%
    Damage +20%

Legendary Moonshadow Katara Req Level: 110 Req Stats: LUK 270
Weapon Att.: 57
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: HP +400 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item an Epic item.
Timeless Katara Req Level: 120 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 290
Weapon Att.: 58
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: - No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 53,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Equipment Level Up Info:
  • Level 1 - requires 80 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 2 - requires 90 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 3 - requires 100 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 4 - requires 110 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 5 - requires 120 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • When the final level of this item is reached, there's a 10% chance the skill Blade Fury will level up by 1.

Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Timeless Katara Recipe, 10 Dark Crystal, 3 Advanced Abrasive, 3 Rock of Time, and 8 Advanced Item Crystal.

Reverse Katara Req Level: 120 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 290
Weapon Att.: 58
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: MaxHP +400 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 53,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Equipment Level Up Info:
  • Level 1 - requires 80 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 2 - requires 90 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 3 - requires 100 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 4 - requires 110 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • Level 5 - requires 120 item exp
    Increase Weapon Att. between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases LUK between a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2.
    Increases DEX between a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1.

  • When the final level of this item is reached, there's a 10% chance the skill Blade Fury will level up by 1.

Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Reverse Katara Recipe, 10 Dark Crystal, 3 Advanced Abrasive, 36 Piece of Time, and 8 Advanced Item Crystal.

Abyss Katara Req Level: 125 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 290
Weapon Att.: 60
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: DEX +4, LUK +9 No. of upgrades available: 8 Sold for: ? mesos
Traits EXP: Ambition EXP +80, Willpower EXP +80, Charm EXP +80
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Equipment Level Up Info:
  • Level 1 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 2 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 3 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Platinum Scissors of Karma (Cash Shop item) is used.
  • This item an Epic item.
Fearless Katara Req Level: 125 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 290
Weapon Att.: 61
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: DEX +4, LUK +11 No. of upgrades available: 8 Sold for: ? mesos
Traits EXP: Ambition EXP +90, Willpower EXP +90, Charm EXP +90
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Equipment Level Up Info:
  • Level 1 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 2 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 3 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 4 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

  • Level 5 - PAD (0~2), LUK (1~2), DEX (0~1)

Remarks:
  • Trading can be enabled once when the Platinum Scissors of Karma (Cash Shop item) is used.
  • This item an Epic item.
VIP Katara Req Level: 127 Req Stats: -
Weapon Att.: 68
Att. Speed: Fast (4) Job: Thief
Effects: DEX +4, LUK +8 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: 500,000 mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Blood Blossom Katara Req Level: 130 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 400
Weapon Att.: 60
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: DEX +5, LUK +5 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
  • This item can be crafted by a Blacksmith with 1 Blood Blossom Katara Recipe, 5 Lidium, 1 Superior Abrasive, 5 Wisdom Crystal, and 8 Superior Item Crystal.

Timesplitter Katara Req Level: 130 Req Stats: DEX 160, LUK 400
Weapon Att.: 60
Att. Speed: Faster (3) Job: Thief
Effects: DEX +5, LUK +5 No. of upgrades available: 7 Sold for: ? mesos
Dropped by: -
Available from: -
Remarks:
  • This item cannot be traded after it has been equipped by the user.
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