Quick Answer

Quick answer: the Wandering Merchant and Lost Ruins event is a route-selection dungeon event where you clear Mechanical Ruins to farm amulet stones and skill medals, then exchange stones for gacha tickets and other rewards. Bring ice weapons (especially Blue Steel Machine Lance) for super weakness coverage, build around arrow-type adventure skills, and defeat the Bamboo Soldier strong enemy for cumulative point rewards including 10 additional gacha tickets.

Use the current events page for active event status, the current banner guide for gacha evaluation, and this page when the specific question is how to farm the event efficiently.

Event at a Glance

Content type

Route-selection dungeon event

Event period

June 9, 2026 ~ July 21, 2026 (Tue) 11:59 JST

Main quest

Mechanical Ruins (30-floor dungeon)

Strong enemy

Bamboo Soldier (machine family, ice super weakness)

Key currency

Amulet stones (exchange shop), Skill medals (skill upgrades)

Always confirm

Live event screen, exchange deadline, and challenge conditions

Unlock and Access

The event becomes available from the event menu. To unlock the core content:

  1. Clear event story chapter 1 (Normal) to unlock Mechanical Ruins and Bamboo Soldier.
  2. Enter Mechanical Ruins to farm amulet stones and skill medals.
  3. Use skill medals to unlock and upgrade event adventure skills.
  4. Exchange amulet stones for rewards at the event exchange shop.

A multiplayer quest “Machine Monster Army” is scheduled to open from June 16, 2026. Check the in-game notice for exact availability.

Event Route: Mechanical Ruins

Mechanical Ruins is a 30-floor route-selection dungeon. At each branch, you choose a route type that determines what you encounter next.

Difficulty Levels

DifficultyRecommended LevelNotes
HardLv. 30Standard farming difficulty
Very HardLv. 40Higher drop rates
ChallengeLv. 50Special gauge charge -50%

Route Types

RouteWhat happens
RandomRandom outcome
TreasureMaterial drops
HealHP recovery
BattleStandard enemy fight
Battle (Elite)Fight with slime statue — grants powerful skills (recommended)
Mid-bossMid-boss encounter
BossFloor 30 boss fight

Enemy Weaknesses

Most enemies in Mechanical Ruins are weak to ice and lightning. Build your team around ice weapons first.

ElementEffectiveness
IceSuper weakness
LightningWeakness
FireResist
OtherNeutral

1. Prioritize Battle (Elite) routes

Slime statues in elite battles grant powerful adventure skills. These skills are essential for reaching deeper floors efficiently. Collect attack speed up+ and damage up+ (gold frame skills) when available.

2. Build around arrow skills

Arrow-type adventure skills are the priority for this event. The recommended skill setup:

SkillEffectPriority
Arrow Secret TomeArrows bounce off walls (up to 2 times)Highest
Hyado ArrowFires 2 ice arrows that pierce surrounding enemiesHighest
Arrow Boost [Slaughter]Increases arrow damageHigh
Arrow Boost [Decelerate]Arrows inflict slow on hitMedium

3. Weapon choice

WeaponElementWhy it fits
Blue Steel Machine LanceIceTop pick; super weakness, machine killer, 4-gauge turret special, arrow skills
Ice StaffIceSafe ranged alternative for comfortable clears
Crystal ClawUtilityEquip on sub character to increase arrow count

4. Avoid claw main

Claw main is not recommended for Mechanical Ruins due to ball gimmick enemies that are difficult to handle with claw attacks.

5. Event skill strengthening

Skill medals dropped in the dungeon are used to unlock and upgrade event-specific adventure skills. Strengthening these skills is essential for comfortable progression. Check the skill upgrade screen after each run.

Key Drops

DropUse
Amulet stonesExchange shop currency
Skill medalsUnlock/upgrade event adventure skills
Challenge letter for Bamboo SoldierCollect 10 to challenge the strong enemy
Killer Machine memoryIce physical damage +10%, starts with Hyado Arrow

Bamboo Soldier Strong Enemy

Bamboo Soldier is a strong enemy match unlocked after clearing event story chapter 1. It serves as a source of cumulative point rewards, including 10 Killer Machine gacha tickets.

Profile

PropertyValue
FamilyMachine
Super weaknessIce
ResistFire, Light
Special rulesSpecial gauge charge +100%; Staff equipped damage -50%

Attack Patterns

Spear Triple Thrust (槍3連突き)

The boss tracks your position with each thrust. Do not try to dodge at the last moment — the tracking is precise and you will get hit. When the red prediction line appears, create distance early and dodge with margin.

Baghi (バギ)

Fires in 6 directions simultaneously. The projectiles reflect off walls and linger on the field for a while. The hitbox is large, so focus on avoiding them rather than squeezing through gaps.

Challenge Conditions

ConditionWhat to do
Clear without taking 200+ damageAvoid all attacks or bring strong defense
Clear without taking 400+ damageMore forgiving than the 200-damage condition
Clear without deathsKeep your character alive through the full fight

Main weapon: Blue Steel Machine Lance (ice spear, machine killer, super weakness damage, wide-range attacks)

Sub weapons: Spirit Staff or Crystal Claw

Armor priorities:

ArmorKey effectWhen to use
Blue Steel Machine HelmMachine family damage +6%, ice damage +6%, physical damage +6%Best in slot for this fight
Archmage HatIce spell damage UP + fire resistStrong alternative for magic builds
Sanctuary HeadbandMachine family damage UPGood if you lack the machine armor

Adventure skills: Arrow build priority (Arrow Secret Tome + Hyado Arrow + Arrow Boost skills)

Main job: Warrior with Blue Steel Machine Lance for optimal damage output.

Cumulative Point Rewards

PointsReward
4,000Killer Machine gacha ticket x2
20,000Gold ticket x1
40,000Killer Machine gacha ticket x2
60,000Weapon upgrade ticket x1
80,000Killer Machine gacha ticket x2
100,000Metal ticket x1
120,000Killer Machine gacha ticket x2
140,000Gold ticket x2
160,000Killer Machine gacha ticket x2
180,000Weapon upgrade ticket x2
200,000Metal ticket x2
240,000Armor upgrade ticket x2
280,000Gems x50
320,000Metal ticket x2
360,000Gems x300
400,000Metal Brothers ticket x1
450,000Gems x50
500,000Metal Brothers ticket x1
550,000Gems x50
600,000Liquid Metal ticket x1
700,000Gold x100,000
800,000Job panel medium glowstone (rainbow) x1
900,000Explorer upgrade chip x1
1,000,000Job panel medium glowstone (rainbow) x1
1,100,000Explorer upgrade chip x1
1,200,000Job panel medium glowstone (rainbow) x1

Bamboo Soldier Memory

Bamboo Soldier memory is a green (common) memory obtained as a reward from the strong enemy match.

PropertyValue
RarityGreen (common)
ColorGreen
HP54 / 25
Attack61 / 11
Magic47 / 13
Heal38 / 15
Defense30 / 25
Magic Defense35 / 20
Dexterity21 / 28
Total286 / 20
Main effectSpear physical damage +5%

Rewards

Free Gacha Tickets

You can obtain 20 Killer Machine series gacha tickets for free during this event:

SourceAmountHow
Event exchange shop10Trade amulet stones
Bamboo Soldier cumulative points10Earn points from strong enemy matches

New Equipment

EquipmentTypeKey feature
Blue Steel Machine LanceWeapon (spear)Ice attribute, machine killer, 4-gauge turret special
Blue Steel Machine HelmHeadMachine family damage/resistance, ice damage
Blue Steel Machine Armor TopTopMachine family damage, ice damage
Blue Steel Machine Armor BottomBottomFreeze resistance, ice damage
Accel GearAccessoryEvent accessory — check in-game for exact stats

New Memories

MemoryColorKey effect
Killer MachineBlueIce physical damage +10%, starts with Hyado Arrow
Bamboo SoldierGreenSpear physical damage +5%

Exchange Shop

The event exchange shop uses amulet stones as currency. The exchange deadline is July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:59 JST — the same as the event end date.

Where to Get Amulet Stones

SourceNotes
Mechanical Ruins clearsMain source from clear rewards and treasure boxes
Bamboo Soldier strong enemyHigher difficulty = more stones
Event mission rewardsClaim from mission screen

Exchange Shop Priority

PriorityItems
HighKiller Machine series gacha tickets, Accel Gear accessory
MediumMetal Brothers tickets, Metal tickets, job panel medium glowstones (all colors), Shrine keys, Medium stamina potions, Multiplayer tickets
LowKiller Turret pose, Killer Machine effect, Tavern background, Large weapon upgrade stones, Large armor upgrade stones

Before you spend amulet stones, open the in-game exchange shop and compare the current costs, stock limits, and deadline against your account needs.

FAQ

When does the Wandering Merchant and Lost Ruins event end?

The event runs through July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:59 JST. Exchange shop items and the Killer Machine series gacha share the same deadline. Check the in-game notice for any schedule changes.

What is the best weapon for this event?

Blue Steel Machine Lance is the top pick. It is an ice-attribute spear with machine-family killer, a 4-gauge special that leaves a field turret, and arrow-type adventure skills. It covers the super weakness for both Mechanical Ruins enemies and Bamboo Soldier. Ice Staff is a viable alternative for safe ranged combat.

How do I get all 20 free gacha tickets?

10 tickets come from the event exchange shop (trade amulet stones), and 10 tickets come from cumulative point rewards in the Bamboo Soldier strong enemy match. Check the exchange shop and strong enemy screen for current progress.

Should I pull the Killer Machine series gacha?

Blue Steel Machine Lance is a top-tier ice spear with strong event synergy, and the armor set provides machine-family damage and resistance. Pull if you need ice coverage or spear builds; skip if your weapon plan is already complete.

How do I unlock Mechanical Ruins and Bamboo Soldier?

Clear event story chapter 1 on Normal difficulty. Once unlocked, Mechanical Ruins becomes your main farming source for amulet stones and skill medals, while Bamboo Soldier becomes available as a strong enemy match.

What are the Bamboo Soldier challenge conditions?

The three mission conditions are (1) clear without taking 200+ damage, (2) clear without taking 400+ damage, and (3) clear without any deaths. Build for ice damage and practice dodging the tracking thrust and wall-reflecting Baghi attack.

What is the best route strategy for Mechanical Ruins?

Prioritize Battle (Elite) routes early to collect powerful adventure skills from slime statues. Once your skills are solid, switch to Treasure routes for more amulet stones. Avoid claw main due to ball gimmick enemies.

What should I buy first in the exchange shop?

Priority order: Killer Machine gacha tickets first, then Accel Gear accessory if it fits your build. After that, pick up Metal Brothers tickets, Metal tickets, and job panel glowstones based on your account needs. Check in-game for exact costs.

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