admin Posted July 11 Posted July 11 MU Online Ability Cards Guide – Skill, Option & Elite Cards (5th Skill Tree) Ability Cards are the core of the 5th Skill Tree (Ability Enhancement) system in MU Online Season 20+. They unlock powerful sub-skills, add raw stats like attack power and defense, and grant chance-based effects such as Triple Damage or Ignore Defense. This guide covers everything: how to farm Ability Crystals, craft cards at the Chaos Goblin, equip them, upgrade them to level 5, and salvage duplicates — with the exact costs and drop rates used on our server. 1. What Are Ability Cards? There are three categories of Ability Cards, all managed through the Ability Card Book (one per class). Drag and drop cards from the book into the Ability Tree slots to equip them. Card typeWhat it does [Skill] Ability CardUnlocks a 5th-tree sub-skill for your class (e.g. Meteor Storm of Gale for DW) with a built-in bonus such as +15 Attack Speed, +1 Attack Range or Splash Damage, plus one random add-option (HP / MP / AG Increase). [Option] Ability CardFlat stat options (attack, wizardry, defense, elemental damage, crit and more). Comes in 3 colors (Blue / Green / Purple) and 5 types (Type 1–5). Each card fits only a slot of its color and type. [Elite] Ability CardChance-based and premium options (Triple Damage %, Ignore Defense %, Full HP Recovery % etc.). One Elite card per color. The Elite slot opens only after all 5 Option cards of that color are equipped. On top of these, every character receives three [Extra Damage] cards — Nuke, Bolt and AoE — usable by all classes. Nuke boosts single-target damage, Bolt boosts multi-target ranged damage, AoE boosts wide-area damage. 2. Unlocking Ability Card Slots The Ability Tree opens after completing the 5th class change quest. Slots then unlock progressively with character level: LevelSlots unlocked 800First Blue slots 850Remaining Blue slots (Type 1–5 + Elite) 900First Green slots 950Remaining Green slots (Type 1–5 + Elite) 1000First Purple slots 1050Remaining Purple slots — full tree open Important: the Elite slot of a color activates only when all 5 Option cards of that color are equipped, and the Elite card's usable level is capped by the lowest level among the equipped Option cards. Level your Option cards evenly! 3. Farming Ability Crystals (Drop Locations & Rates) Ability Crystal is the main crafting material. It drops in two versions with a personal daily limit (resets at 12:00 / on next login): Ability Crystal (tradeable) — max 1 per day per character [Bound] Ability Crystal — max 4 per day per character Both drop from regular and (Elite) monsters in endgame maps. The higher the map, the better the chance per kill: MapMonstersCrystal (tradeable)[Bound] Crystal Old KethotumOld Crimson Lycan / Minos / Harpy0.020%0.040% Blaze KethotumCrimson Lycan / Minos / Harpy0.025%0.045% Kanturu UndergroundsUnderground Persona / Twin Tale / Dreadfear0.030–0.035%0.050–0.055% Volcano IgnisMagma Gladiator / Hook / Shaman0.040–0.045%0.060–0.065% Bloody TarkanBloody Mutant / Wolf / Beam Knight / Tantalus0.050–0.055%0.070–0.075% Tormenta IslandStorm Guard / Reaper / Fiend0.060–0.065%0.080–0.085% Twisted KarutanTwisted Crypta / Gollock / Condra0.070–0.075%0.090–0.095% Kardamahal Underground TempleDevil Sword / Scythe / Sorcerer0.080–0.085%0.100–0.105% Swamp of DestructionShadow Master / Napin / Sapi Queen of Destruction0.110–0.115%0.110–0.115% Aquilas TempleAquila Warrior / Gunner / Magician0.120–0.125%0.120–0.125% Raklion of OblivionGiant Mammoth / Giant / Iron Knight of Oblivion0.130–0.135%0.130–0.135% (Elite) versions of these monsters drop at the higher rate in each range. Farm the highest map you can hold to cap your 5 crystals per day per character. 4. Crafting Ability Cards at the Chaos Goblin All Ability Cards are crafted at the Chaos Goblin in Noria (180, 103). Every combination is 100% success: ResultAbility CrystalsJewel of BlessZenNotes [Option] Ability Card5110,000,000You choose the Type (1–5), color is random [Elite] Ability Card25550,000,000You choose the color; option rolls randomly [Skill] Ability Card5010100,000,000Skill depends on your class (see table below) Ability Enhancement Stone5110,000,000Material for card level-ups 5. [Skill] Ability Cards per Class Each Skill card activates a 5th-tree sub-skill with a fixed bonus effect. Every crafted Skill card also rolls one random add-option: MP Increase (60%), HP Increase (30%) or AG Increase (10%). ClassSkill cardBuilt-in effect Dark WizardMeteor Storm of Gale+15 Attack Speed Dark KnightSword Blow of Saturation+1 Attack Range Destruction of Gale+15 Attack Speed ElfRaining Arrow of Saturation+1 Attack Range Holy Bolt of Gale+15 Attack Speed Magic GladiatorChaos Blade of Saturation+1 Attack Range Havoc Spear of AngerAdds Splash Damage Dark LordWind Soul of Saturation+1 Attack Range Spirit Blast of AngerAdds Splash Damage SummonerFire Beast of Saturation+1 Attack Range Death Scythe of AngerAdds Splash Damage Rage FighterDark Side of Saturation+1 Attack Range Spirit Hook of Saturation+1 Attack Range Grow LancerOversting of Saturation+1 Attack Range Wild Breath of Gale+15 Attack Speed Rune WizardLightning Storm of Gale+15 Attack Speed Saturation Rune PhraseAdds Splash Damage SlayerFiery Pierce Attack+1 Attack Range Gun CrusherBursting Flare of Gale+15 Attack Speed White WizardSpear Storm of Saturation+1 Attack Range Lemuria (Mage)Ultimate Force of Saturation+1 Attack Range Illusion KnightBlade Storm of Saturation+1 Attack Range AlchemistCountless Weapon of Saturation+1 Attack Range CrusaderGale Sacred Impact+15 Attack Speed Stacking tip: the same Skill card can be equipped in up to 3 skill slots. The Skill Attack Power stat stacks — the built-in effect and add-option do not. 6. [Option] Ability Cards – All Options by Type Options are identical across the three colors; the color only decides which slot row the card fits. What differs is the Type (1–5): TypePossible options Type 1Strength Increase, Fire Element ATK/DEF Increase, Elemental ATK Increase, Critical DMG Increase, Double DMG Increase, Minimum ATK/Wizardry/Curse Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide ATK Increase, Extra DEF Increase Type 2Agility Increase, Water Element ATK/DEF Increase, ATK Success Rate, Elemental ATK Success Rate, 5th Wing ATK/Wizardry/Curse Increase, 1/2/3-Slot Skill ATK Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide Critical Chance (%) Type 3Vitality Increase, Earth Element ATK/DEF Increase, Pentagram ATK Increase, Excellent DMG Increase, ATK/Wizardry/Curse Increase every 20 levels, Maximum ATK/Wizardry/Curse Increase, Skill ATK Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide ATK Increase, Extra DEF Increase Type 4Energy Increase, Wind Element ATK/DEF Increase, Elemental DEF Increase, DEF Success Rate, Elemental DEF Success Rate, 5th Wing DEF Increase, Pentagram DEF Increase, DEF Increase, Shield DEF Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide Critical Chance (%) Type 5Shock Defense Success Rate (PvM), Darkness Element ATK/DEF Increase, Poison & Deadly Poison DMG Increase, Mastery ATK/Magic/Curse Increase, Bleeding & Excessive Bleeding DMG Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide ATK Increase, Extra DEF Increase 7. [Elite] Ability Cards – Options by Color ColorPossible options [Blue] EliteFull HP Recovery Chance (%), 1-Slot Skill ATK Increase, Critical DMG Chance (%), Double DMG Chance (%), Extra DEF Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide Excellent DMG Chance (%) [Green] EliteAG Recovery Increase, 2-Slot Skill ATK Increase, Excellent DMG Chance (%), Ignore Enemy Defense Chance (%), Extra DEF Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide Double DMG Chance (%) [Purple] EliteFull MP Recovery Chance (%), 3-Slot Skill ATK Increase, Additional DMG Chance for enhancement/ability skills (%), Triple DMG Chance (%), Extra DEF Increase, Nuke/Bolt/Wide Triple DMG Chance (%) 8. Upgrading Ability Cards (Level 1 → 5) Every card can be upgraded to level 5. Right-click a card in the Card Book to open the Level-Up window. Each upgrade consumes duplicate cards of the same type and option, Ability Enhancement Stones and Zen — success is guaranteed. [Option] cards UpgradeDuplicate cardsEnhancement StonesZen Lv 0 → 1215,000,000 Lv 1 → 2227,500,000 Lv 2 → 32310,000,000 Lv 3 → 43412,500,000 Lv 4 → 53515,000,000 Total121550,000,000 [Elite] cards UpgradeDuplicate cardsEnhancement StonesZen Lv 0 → 12525,000,000 Lv 1 → 221037,500,000 Lv 2 → 321550,000,000 Lv 3 → 432062,500,000 Lv 4 → 532575,000,000 Total1275250,000,000 [Skill] cards UpgradeDuplicate cardsEnhancement StonesZen Lv 0 → 111050,000,000 Lv 1 → 212075,000,000 Lv 2 → 3130100,000,000 Lv 3 → 4140125,000,000 Lv 4 → 5250150,000,000 Total6150500,000,000 9. Salvaging (Reducing) Duplicate Cards Cards you don't need can be salvaged into Ability Enhancement Stones (100% success). A card cannot be salvaged the first time it is obtained. Card typeStones receivedZen cost [Option] card110,000,000 [Elite] card550,000,000 [Skill] card10100,000,000 10. Quick Tips & FAQ What should I craft first? Start with Option cards for your Blue slots (5 crystals each) and your class Skill card. Fill all 5 Blue Option slots to unlock the Blue Elite slot before spending crystals on Green/Purple. Which options are best for damage dealers? Prioritize Skill ATK / 1-2-3 Slot Skill ATK, Critical & Excellent DMG, and the Nuke/Bolt/Wide line that matches your main skill's damage class. Elite picks: Ignore Enemy Defense (Green) and Triple DMG Chance (Purple) are the strongest rolls. Why can't I equip my Elite card? All 5 Option cards of that color must be equipped first, and the Elite card level is limited by your lowest-level equipped Option card. How many Ability Crystals can I farm per day? 5 per character: 1 tradeable + 4 bound. The limit resets daily at 12:00. Farm on multiple characters to speed things up, and remember only the unbound crystal can be traded or sold. Cheapest way to get Enhancement Stones? Crafting (5 crystals + 1 Bless + 10M Zen = 1 stone) competes with your card crafting budget. If you pull duplicate Elite or Skill cards you can't use, salvaging them (5 / 10 stones) is usually more efficient. Good luck, and see you in-game!
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