A constant battle of tricks! On May 26, the classic server of *Dragon Nest* opens a new realm, featuring a textbook-level economic system!

Do you recall what "grinding for gold" was like in older online games?

Back then, making money was simple—you farmed mobs, completed quests, and flipped gear, relying purely on your speed and wits. No scripts, no gold-farming studios; it was all about who had the fastest hands and who understood the market prices best to earn the most coins.

Now look at the present: in many games, the auction houses are flooded by studio accounts, prices are manipulated by scripts, and it's nearly impossible for solo players to earn any pocket money from gaming. Faced with this long-standing plague of gold farmers, many game companies choose to turn a blind eye—after all, bot accounts still count as "online players" and make the metrics look good.

But the classic server of *Dragon Nest* seems to genuinely try to return "gold farming" to real players.

How? With the upcoming level-70 expansion and the new server "Shadow Break" launching on May 26, the classic server of *Dragon Nest* has built a very rational economic system, rolling out a "combination punch": the [Bound Gold Mechanism] cuts off studio profits, the [Stellar Coin Mechanism] stabilizes prices, and the [Material Exchange] uses price range limits to prevent flipping risks. This shows the developers truly want to give dedicated solo players a fair and healthy gold-farming environment.

First, bound gold: all gold from quests, achievements, and low-level dungeons is bound, directly cutting off the income of studio scripts. The gold they farm can no longer enter the trading market, while real players can sell items, use bound gold to enhance gear (then seal it for trade), still earning as usual without any impact.

Second, Stellar Coins: a stable currency called "Stellar Coins" has been added. This mechanism prevents studios from dumping gold and crashing the market, ensuring solo players' earnings don't shrink.

Third, the Material Exchange: it completely blocks studios from low-buying, high-selling, hoarding, and flipping. Materials can only be bought with Stellar Coins, prices are locked within a range, and listings go up at 18:00 daily. Scripts and sync tools are banned on sight—no mercy.

The economic system of *Dragon Nest* classic server is designed to lock studios out and leave fairness for you. On this healthy economic foundation, the new server "Shadow Break" also prepares a generous welcome gift for solo players—100 gold bars.

By pre-registering for the new server, you can draw gold bars. Follow the official WeCom and invite friends to get extra draw chances; inviting three people earns you the title "Handsome and Rich." Completing daily tasks lets you collect gold beans, exchange them for lottery tickets, and get 10 draws per week for gold bars. Best of all, the prize pool has been boosted with 1×1000 yuan JD card and 400×10 yuan JD cards—while supplies last.

If you ask me who's the most efficient gold farmer, I have to mention the new class making its debut in *Dragon Nest* classic server: the "Assassin." I call it the double champion of looks and efficiency in the new server—deadly strikes, stealth evasion, explosive combos with high skill ceiling. It clears dungeons fast, hits hard, and hardly dies, bringing higher gains and a smoother gaming experience. Who wouldn't want an assassin that's both stylish and efficient? It perfectly fits the title "Handsome and Rich."

The new server "Shadow Break" officially opens on May 26. All players start from zero with a fair beginning, so no need to worry about catching up with veterans' gear. Whether you're a newcomer entering Alteria for the first time or a returning old fan, the classic server's new realm "Shadow Break" is the perfect starting point. If you want to earn real money by "grinding gold" with your own hands, go to the official site now to pre-register for the new server. Come play the coolest assassin, clear the most satisfying dungeons, and take home some gold bars along the way.