Mabinogi update Arcana: New Awakening Part 1 adds awakening levels

Nexon America released the Arcana: New Awakening Part 1 update for Mabinogi on November 12, 2026. The patch adds an Awakening system for characters with at least one Arcana Talent at Level 50 and Link Level 10. Players earn Awakening EXP by clearing specific dungeons while attuned to an eligible Arcana. Uladh Advanced Hard Mode grants 50 EXP, while Brí Leith in the Abyss of Doubt awards 2,200 EXP. The level cap sits at 30 for this update, with a future Part 2 update scheduled to raise the cap to 50. Players can store up to 1,000,000 excess Awakening EXP and 50,000 Arcana Talent EXP to infuse into other Arcanas.

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The update also introduces 26 Ogham Runes divided into Fine, Exquisite, and Masterwork grades. These runes drop in dungeons like Crom Bás and Glenn Bearna, providing up to three randomized attributes. Dungeon changes remove the need for Neartite to open reward chests, while Hard Mode Uladh Advanced and Tech Duinn Missions now require passes. Players can transfer equipment upgrades between compatible items at no cost alongside a pet search bar.