Fortress of Imperial Guardian (Varka)

The Fortress of Imperial Guardian —also known as the Imperial Guardian Event, Gaion Event, or Varka Event depending on the server version— is one of the most iconic PvE challenges in MU Online. In this instanced mission, players must navigate through multiple zones filled with monsters, sealed gates, and magical guardians, completing each phase within a time limit to finally defeat the powerful final boss.

This event combines strategy, teamwork, and speed. To participate, a special entry item is required, such as the Gaion’s Order or the Complete Secromicon, which grant access to the fortress hiding the treasures of the ancient Empire. In addition to its epic atmosphere, the Fortress of Imperial Guardian offers excellent rewards, including jewels, Ruud, and exclusive items, making it an essential activity for high-level players seeking to optimize their equipment and progression.

Event Schedule

The Fortress of Imperial Guardian (also known as the Varka Event or Imperial Guardian Fortress) is divided into 4 different maps that rotate automatically depending on the day of the week. Each map features unique enemies and difficulty levels, offering a fresh experience every day.

• Monday to Saturday: the event consists of 3 stages.
• Sunday: the event consists of 4 stages.
• Each stage contains 7 monsters that must be defeated before the time runs out.
• The maximum time per stage is 10 minutes.
• The zones are divided into:
  • Starting point
  • Combat zone
  • Warp zone (teleports to the next stage)
• Traps set by the Imperial Guardians may appear between zones, dealing damage as you move.

How to Enter the Imperial Guardian

Jerint the Assistant Location: Devias (45, 105)

To enter the Fortress of Imperial Guardian, you must speak with Jerint the Assistant, the NPC responsible for granting access. He is located in the city of Devias at coordinates (45, 105). Each player must have a special entry to participate, which varies depending on the day or server version: Gaion’s Order – Standard entry for regular days. Complete Secromicon – Special entry for Sunday’s map. Once you give the entry to Jerint, you will be transported to the corresponding map based on the day of the week. Remember that each player needs their own entry to participate in the event.

Imperial Guardian Entries

How to Obtain the Gaion's Order

Suspicious Scrap of Paper

To create the Gaion's Order, you need to collect 5 Suspicious Scrap of Paper. These fragments are obtained by defeating level 32 or higher monsters. Once you have 5 fragments, the Gaion's Order is automatically created, allowing you to enter the Monday to Saturday maps.

How to Obtain the Complete Secromicon

Secromicon Fragment

To create the Complete Secromicon, you need to collect 6 Secromicon Fragments. These fragments drop from Varka Event bosses from Monday to Saturday. Once you have all 6 fragments, bring them to a Chaos Machine along with 1 Jewel of Chaos to craft the Complete Secromicon with a 100% success rate.

How to Play the Imperial Guardian Event

The Fortress of Imperial Guardian, also known as the Varka Event or Fortress of the Imperial Guard, is a group instance where you must fight through zones filled with monsters and traps to reach the final boss. Each stage is timed, so team coordination is key for success.

Main Objective

The main goal is to defeat all monsters in each zone before the time runs out.
Completing all stages and defeating the final boss marks the event as successful.

Success Conditions

• Defeat all monsters within the time limit.
• Complete all stages and survive until the end.

Failure Conditions

• If a character dies during the event (only the dead player fails, others can continue).
• Failing to defeat all monsters before time runs out.
• Not reaching the next zone within the waiting time.
• If the party is disbanded during the event.

Event Rules

• Duration: maximum of 10 minutes per zone (3 or 4 zones depending on the day).
• Players: minimum 2, maximum 5 per party.
• You must be in a party before entering the event.
• No daily participation limit or time restrictions.
• If you die during the event, you will not lose experience, Zen, or items.
• Characters with PK status cannot enter.

Rewards

• Experience (including Master Level experience).
• Excellent and Ancient items from bosses.
• Chance to obtain Secromicon Fragments and other special drops depending on the server.

Monsters in the Fortress of Imperial Guardian

During the Fortress of Imperial Guardian event, you will face various enemies.
The monster difficulty scales with the level of the highest-level player in the party.

Bosses of the Fortress of Imperial Guardian

Each day of the event has its own main boss, the final guardian of the fortress.
Bosses from Monday to Saturday vary by day, while Sunday features the powerful Jerint and Gaion Kharein.
Defeating them grants Excellent and Ancient items and great experience.

Conclusion

The Fortress of Imperial Guardian is one of the most iconic and challenging events in MU Online. Its stage structure, time limit, and need for teamwork make it an intense experience that rewards strategy and coordination.

Mastering this event requires knowing the entries, understanding how to craft the necessary items, and learning to tackle each zone efficiently. Whether you play for fun or to obtain Excellent and Ancient drops, participating in the Varka Event is an excellent way to strengthen your character and enjoy the game’s cooperative content.

Prepare yourself, gather your best team, and face the forces of the Imperial Guardian. Conquer the four walls of Varka and prove that you are worthy of claiming one of the most dangerous fortresses in MU Online.