Instances

🏰 Instances

An Instance, also known as a Memorial Dungeon, is a private dungeon copy created for a specific party. TimeRO expands this system into three main formats: Classic, Challenge, and Elite.

What Is an Instance?

An Instance is a special dungeon where the server creates a unique copy of the map for each party attempting to enter.

This means one party cannot enter another party's instance. The group has its own version of the dungeon, its own monsters, its own objectives, and its own time limit.

Instances usually involve scripted progression, NPC narration, bosses, reward chests, cooldowns, and entrance requirements.

Instance Characteristics

Characteristic	Explanation
Private Dungeon Copy	Each party receives its own instance copy.
Party-Based Creation	Instances are usually created by the party leader.
Time Limit	The instance exists only for a limited duration.
Scripted Progression	Many instances use phases, objectives, NPC dialogue, boss triggers, or one-way progression.
Cooldowns	Some instances can only be repeated after a reset period.
Skill Restrictions	Teleport, Fly Wings, and some movement skills may be disabled depending on the instance.
Entry Restrictions	Some instances require a minimum Base Level, party size, or specific item.
Disconnect Rules	If a player disconnects inside an instance, re-entry behavior depends on the instance state, timer, and whether the player was dead.

⚠ Important Instance Notes

• Once inside, players usually cannot invite new members into the party.
• If the instance timer expires, players may be removed and sent back to their Save Point.
• If a player dies and respawns, they may not be able to re-enter depending on the instance rules.
• Some Memorial Dungeon chests can still be opened even if the party leader is offline.

TimeRO Instance Types

TimeRO organizes instances into three major categories.

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Classic Instances

Original Adventure Format

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Challenge Instances

Hard Mode + Final Chest

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Elite Instances

Seasonal Competition

Type	Main Identity	Best For	Reward Style
Classic	Original-style PvM adventures with phases, bosses, and progression.	Learning mechanics, party content, classic MVP progression.	Standard drops, MVP rewards, instance materials.
Challenge	Harder modified versions with extra mechanics and stronger enemies.	Advanced groups, optimized parties, high-value farming.	Guaranteed final Reward Chest and exclusive Challenge drops.
Elite	Seasonal competitive versions with ranking-based performance.	Competitive groups, speed clear teams, endgame parties.	Seasonal rewards, prestige rewards, ranking prizes.

Core Instance Rules

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Daily Entrance

Many TimeRO instances have a 24 hr cooldown to access. Always check the entrance NPC before creating the instance.

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Reward Chest

Challenge instances grant a final Reward Chest after successful completion, making them reliable high-value farming content.

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Seasonal Ranking

Elite instances evaluate performance through metrics such as clear time, deaths, and damage efficiency.

How Instances Work

Step	Description
1. Prepare Requirements	Bring the required party, level, consumables, and 1 Stamina Flask if required.
2. Reserve the Instance	The party leader usually speaks to the entrance NPC or dimensional device.
3. Enter Before Timeout	Some instances allow only a short entry window after reservation.
4. Clear Objectives	Complete phases, defeat monsters, protect NPCs, solve mechanics, or defeat bosses.
5. Claim Rewards	Rewards may come from MVP drops, final chests, seasonal rankings, or special NPCs.

Daily Memorial Dungeons

Daily Memorial Dungeons reset at a fixed time and are useful for progression, farming, materials, and equipment development.

📅 Daily Reset

Most daily Memorial Dungeons reset at 04:00 UTC. Use this table as the main quick reference for daily instance requirements, bosses, and notable rewards.

Instance Name	Level	Party	Reset Time	Boss(es)	Noteworthy Rewards
Poring Village	30+	1	04:00 UTC	Great King Poring	Poring Village Leek or Poring Village Carrot , Potions, Jello Shards
Orc's Memory	60+	1	04:00 UTC	Fallen Orc Hero	Subjugation Armor [1] , Subjugation Sash [1] , Shimmering Crystal , File:25429.png Mythril Ore + useful ores
Prontera Culvert	60+	1	04:00 UTC	Golden Thief Bug	Subjugation Ring [1] , Subjugation Boots [1] , Shimmering Crystal , File:25429.png Mythril Ore + useful ores
Ant Hell	70+	1	04:00 UTC	Cannibal Maya	Shimmering Crystal , Azure Crystal , File:23649.png Jello Shard Box , Bloody Ruby , File:25429.png Mythril Ore + useful ores
Izlude Waterway	80+	1	04:00 UTC	Reefhorn Leviathan	Shimmering Crystal , Crimson Crystal , File:23649.png Jello Shard Box , Sea Sapphire , File:25429.png Mythril Ore + useful ores
Ghost Turtle Island	90+	1	04:00 UTC	Ghost Turtle General	Shimmering Crystal , Enriched Elunium , Enriched Oridecon , File:23985.png Dragon Treasure , File:25429.png Mythril Ore + useful ores
Vampire Crypt	99+	1	04:00 UTC	Crimson Bloodlord	Shimmering Crystal , Crimson Crystal , Bloody Ruby , Rupes Nigra Shard , Rupes Nigra Stone + vampire relic rewards
Black Reliquary of Glast Heim	100+	1	04:00 UTC	Deadly Amdarais	Temporal Crystal , Coagulated Spell , Temporal Boots , Rupes Nigra Stone + Black Reliquary rewards
Faceworm Nest	110+	1	04:00 UTC	Faceworm Queen	File:1000229.png Dimension Stone , File:1000239.png Dimension Craft Stone , job-specific File:480027.png Giant Snake Skin

Classic Instances

Classic Instances are the traditional instance experience: structured phases, boss encounters, map objectives, and group coordination. These instances preserve the recognizable Ragnarok dungeon-adventure feeling while fitting the TimeRO progression environment.

Instance	Role	Party Style	Notes
Memorial Orc	Orc battlefield instance	Party	Features waves of Orc enemies, staged objectives, and a final Orc encounter.
Endless Tower	Vertical raid challenge	Raid	A long climb through many floors of monsters and MVPs.
Sealed Shrine	Boss-focused sealed encounter	Party	Classic party instance centered around a dangerous sealed boss.
Poring Village	Lightweight adventure instance	Solo	Smaller-scale instance suitable for casual progression and lighter play.
Ancient Odin	Divine ruin raid	Raid	High-scale instance themed around Odin-related encounters.

Classic Rewards

Classic instances may reward:

• MVP drops
• Instance materials
• Equipment drops
• Special consumables
• Quest progression
• Access to further content

Challenge Instances

Challenge Instances are modified versions of existing instances with increased difficulty, extra mechanics, stronger enemies, and exclusive rewards. Their defining feature is the guaranteed final Reward Chest after completion.

🎁 Challenge Rules

• Enemies are stronger than the Classic version.
• Additional mechanics may appear.
• Instance pace is usually less forgiving.
• Exclusive drops may exist only in Challenge mode.
• A final Reward Chest is granted after successful completion.

Instance	Difficulty	Reward Chest	Main Identity
Faceworm's Nest Challenge	Hard	Faceworm-themed Challenge Chest	Harder Faceworm route with stronger pressure and elevated reward options.
Devil's Tower Challenge	Hard	Thanatos Tower Chest	Modified tower challenge with stronger waves and exclusive Evil Slayer-style rewards.
Horror Toy Factory Challenge	Hard	Celine Nightmare Chest	Harder Toy Factory run with special factory equipment and Challenge-only effects.

Challenge Rewards

Challenge instances may reward:

• Guaranteed final Reward Chest
• Exclusive Challenge equipment
• Items with stronger random options
• High-value instance materials
• Rare consumables
• Boss drops with improved reward identity

Elite Instances

Elite Instances are seasonal competitive versions built for organized groups. These instances evaluate performance and reward the best teams of the season with exclusive prizes and prestige.

🏆 Competitive Metrics

Metric	Meaning
Completion Time	Faster clears improve ranking performance.
Death Count	Fewer deaths indicate stronger execution.
Damage Efficiency	Better damage output and boss handling improve score.

Instance	Type	Season Role	Notes
Endless Tower Elite	Elite Raid	Seasonal ranking instance	Competitive version of Endless Tower with performance-based evaluation.
Old Glast Heim Elite	Elite Party/Raid	Seasonal ranking instance	Harder Old Glast Heim route with seasonal rewards and prestige prizes.

Elite Rewards

Elite instances may reward:

• Seasonal ranking prizes
• Exclusive titles
• Prestige rewards
• Rare equipment
• High-value seasonal boxes
• Permanent recognition for top groups

Instance Access Requirements

Requirement	Applies To	Notes
1 Stamina Flask	Most TimeRO instances	Main access cost for instance content.
Party Requirement	Party and Raid instances	Some instances require at least 2 players or a full party.
Level Requirement	Depends on instance	Higher difficulty instances may require stronger characters.
Cooldown	Most instance content	Some instances have cooldowns before they can be repeated.
Mode Selection	Challenge and Elite versions	Some NPCs may allow players to choose Classic, Challenge, or Elite variants.

Reward Philosophy

Instances are designed to support different kinds of players.

Player Type	Recommended Instance Type	Why
New or returning players	Classic / Daily	Learn mechanics and build progression safely.
Mid-game farmers	Daily / Classic / Challenge	Farm useful rewards and begin harder content.
Organized parties	Challenge	Reliable final chest and exclusive drops.
Competitive teams	Elite	Seasonal ranking, prestige, and top-tier rewards.
MVP hunters	Classic / Elite	Boss-focused content and long-form raid encounters.

Instance Progression Path

Stage	Instance Type	Goal
Early Instance Learning	Daily / Classic	Learn instance structure, party roles, boss mechanics, and reward flow.
Mid-Game Farming	Daily / Classic / Challenge	Build equipment, farm chests, and collect instance materials.
Advanced Group Content	Challenge	Clear harder versions for exclusive drops and stronger rewards.
Endgame Competition	Elite	Compete for seasonal rankings, prestige, and rare rewards.

Related Systems

Instances connect with several TimeRO systems:

• MVP Timer
• Random Options
• Relic Weapon Quests
• Expedition Gear Quests
• Daily Quests
• Fever System
• Dynamic Fields

Quick Reference

Feature	Description
Daily Memorial Dungeons	Daily-reset instances used for steady progression and material farming.
Classic Instances	Original-style adventure instances with normal progression.
Challenge Instances	Harder versions with guaranteed Reward Chest at the end.
Elite Instances	Seasonal competitive versions with ranking rewards.
Stamina Flask	Main access cost for many TimeRO instance runs.
Best Use	Equipment progression, MVP encounters, exclusive rewards, and party gameplay.