Ghost Palace

Ghost Palace
Level Range: 120+ Party Size: 1+ Time Limit: 1 hour Cooldown: 23 hours Entrance: Dimensional Gap 2F (dali02 40, 134) Instance Map: 1@spa Boss: Cursed Sakray Doll Notable Drops: Gray Shard Gray Equipment Set Thanatos Weapons

Ghost Palace is a story-driven instance that reveals the tragic tale of the Cursed Royal Guard Sakray and Princess Tiara. Players journey through a haunted palace to uncover the truth behind a curse that has bound souls for eternity. The instance rewards Gray Shards which can be exchanged for powerful Gray equipment and Thanatos weapons.

Overview

The Ghost Palace was once a grand royal residence, but a terrible tragedy turned it into a realm of restless spirits. The Royal Guard Sakray, bound to the cursed Magic Sword Tartanos, was forced to commit unspeakable acts against those he swore to protect.

Players witness the fall of the palace through five floors of memories, fighting through waves of cursed soldiers while uncovering the conspiracy that led to the kingdom's destruction. The story involves betrayal, forbidden love, and a curse that spans generations.

Quick Info

Instance Information
Level Requirement	120+	Cooldown	23 hours
Party Size	1-12 players	Time Limit	1 hour
Location	Dimensional Gap 2F	Instance Map	1@spa

Requirements

Requirement	Details
Level	Base Level 120+
Party	Must be party leader to create instance
Entry NPC	Unpleasant Royal Guard (dali02 43, 129)

How to Access

Travel to Dimensional Gap 2F (dali02).
Find the Unpleasant Royal Guard at coordinates (43, 129).
As party leader, speak to him and agree to help save the princess.
The instance will be created - use the Interdimensional Device at (40, 134) to enter.

Instance Walkthrough

Floor 1: The Beginning

Upon entering, witness a scene between the King and Lurid Royal Guard.
The King appoints the Royal Guard as Princess Tiara's personal protector.
News arrives of monsters in the castle!
Cursed Soldiers begin spawning - defeat them to proceed.
Clear all waves to unlock the warp to Floor 2.

Floor 2: Princess Tiara

Meet Princess Tiara and the Lurid Royal Guard.
Witness their interaction and the growing bond between them.
More Cursed Soldiers attack - defend the princess!
Clear the floor to proceed to Floor 3.

Floor 3: The Conspiracy

The King addresses his soldiers and the Captain of the Guard.
Dark forces are revealed to be at work in the palace.
Magic Sword Tartanos makes its first appearance.
A massive wave of soldiers attacks - this floor has the most enemies.
Defeat them all to proceed.

Floor 4: The Fall

Witness the tragic climax of the story.
The Visiting Prince arrives for the arranged marriage.
The curse of Tartanos takes hold.
Bodies of the King, Captain, and Soldiers litter the floor.
The true horror of what occurred is revealed.

Floor 5: Sakray's Truth

Confront Sakray and Magic Sword Tartanos.
Learn the full truth of the curse:

"I wanted to get rid of a piece of humanity inside of me through you. I am quite satisfied with the result."

— Sakray

Sakray speaks of the burden of his curse:

"If you were me, what would you do? Can you set yourself free from this curse?"

— Sakray

After the conversation, Sakray and Tartanos vanish.
Ghostly voices of Princess Tiara and Sakray can be heard.
The exit opens and you can speak to the King's Ghost for rewards.

Monsters

Monster	ID	Type	Notes
Cursed Soldier (#2948)	Normal	Main enemy throughout
Cursed Sakray Doll (#2949)	Mini-Boss	Appears on various floors

ℹ️ Note: The instance features waves of Cursed Soldiers on each floor. AoE skills are highly recommended.

Rewards

Completion Rewards

Reward	First Clear	Repeat
Base EXP	900,000	-
Job EXP	500,000	-
Gray Shard (#6672)	2	1

Gray Equipment Exchange

The King's Ghost at the end of the instance can craft equipment from Gray Shards:

Equipment Type	Item	Cost
Thanatos Weapons (200 Shards each)
Sword	Thanos Sword (#13441)	200
Two-Handed Sword	Thanos Broadsword (#21009)	200
Spear	Thanos Spear (#1438)	200
Two-Handed Spear	Thanos Two-Handed Spear (#1496)	200
One-Handed Staff	Thanos Staff (#1669)	200
Two-Handed Staff	Thanos Two-Handed Staff (#2023)	200
Bow	Thanos Bow (#18119)	200
Dagger	Thanos Dagger (#13093)	200
Katar	Thanos Katar (#28000)	200
Knuckle	Thanos Knuckle (#1836)	200
Mace	Thanos Hammer (#16028)	200
Axe	Thanos Axe (#28100)	200
Instrument	Thanos Violin (#1933)	200
Whip	Thanos Whip (#1988)	200
Gray Equipment (100 Shards each)
Shield	Gray Shield (#2187)	100
Armor	Gray Armor (#15090)	100
Robe	Gray Robe (#15091)	100
Garment	Gray Cloak (#20721)	100
Footgear	Gray Shoes (#22033)	100
Headgear	Gray Helmet (#18820)	100

💡 Tip: Thanatos weapons have HP/SP drain effects, making them excellent for sustain-focused builds.

NPCs

NPC	Location	Function
Unpleasant Royal Guard	dali02 (43, 129)	Instance creation
Interdimensional Device	dali02 (40, 134)	Instance entry
King	1@spa (41, 204)	Story NPC (Floor 1)
Lurid Royal Guard	1@spa (various)	Story NPC
Princess Tiara	1@spa (various)	Story NPC
Sakray	1@spa (196, 44)	Story NPC (Floor 5)
Magic Sword Tartanos	1@spa (various)	Story NPC
King (Ghost)	1@spa (204, 29)	Equipment exchange

Quests

Quest ID	Name	Purpose
1261	Cursed Swordsman	Cooldown tracker
1263	Cursed Swordsman (Completion)	First clear tracker

Lore & Story

The Ghost Palace tells one of the more tragic tales in Ragnarok:

Sakray was a loyal Royal Guard who fell in love with Princess Tiara
The Magic Sword Tartanos cursed Sakray, binding his soul to the blade
Under the curse's influence, terrible acts were committed in the palace
The King, soldiers, and eventually everyone perished
Sakray and Tiara's spirits remain bound to the palace for eternity

"I will always stand by you. Please rest beside me."

— Voice of Sakray

"Your soul is mine until you find the blood that satisfies me..."

— Magic Sword Tartanos

Tips

Bring AoE skills - Waves of Cursed Soldiers spawn throughout the instance.
Watch the story - The cutscenes provide important context for the rewards and lore.
Farm Gray Shards - Run daily to accumulate shards for Thanatos weapons.
Party recommended - While soloable at higher levels, parties clear faster.
Don't rush the final floor - The dialogue with Sakray is important for understanding the curse.
200 shards for weapons - Plan for approximately 100 runs to obtain a Thanatos weapon.