Adventurer's Entrance Exam
Last updated 2026-08-17
Adventurer's Entrance Exam is a quest in Hangout Event: Noelle: Act II - Knightly Exam Prep.
Steps
- Go to the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild and find Katheryne
- Go to the Angel's Share and find Cyrus
- Talk to Cyrus
- Give Cyrus the dish that meets his requirements
- Go to Brightcrown Canyon
- Talk to Cyrus
- Fight the Ruin Guard
- Defeat opponent within 70 seconds
Ruin Guard ×1
- Ending Branch:
Gameplay Notes
- If the ending branch "Imperfect Examination" is active, interact with Noelle's study notes before speaking to her in the library for the achievement Mondstadt's Note-Taker General.
Trial Character
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  Lv. 45 C3 Noelle Lv. 45 R1 Whiteblind |
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Lv. 67 C3 Noelle Lv. 67 R1 Whiteblind |
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Max HP: 18,705 ATK: 1,300 DEF: 1,156 Elemental Mastery: 42 Crit Rate: 51.8% Crit DMG: 91.9% Energy Recharge: 135.0% |
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Lv. 88 C3 Noelle Lv. 88 R1 Whiteblind |
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Max HP: 25,362 ATK: 1,538 DEF: 1,558 Elemental Mastery: 105 Crit Rate: 57.1% Crit DMG: 91.9% Energy Recharge: 135.0% |
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Dialogue
Can-Do Katheryne
Quest DescriptionNoelle reveals to you that she is very anxious about the Knights of Favonius selection exam. At your suggestion, the two of you head to the Adventurers' Guild, hoping to get some extra exam experience.
- Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild. What kind of commission would you like to take on today?
About the adventurers' ranking exams...- Katheryne: You wish to take an exam? Please wait while I verify your adventure record and the status of your recent commissions...
- I wasn't asking for me...
- I meant Noelle...
- Noelle: Sorry, Ms. Katheryne. Actually, I am the one who wishes to take the exam...
- Katheryne: Oh? Noelle... You are finally ready to join the Adventurers' Guild? Wonderful, I will process your application at once...
- Noelle: No, no... I just want to take an exam for the experience...
- Noelle: Right now, I don't have any plan to become an adventurer... I'm sorry...
- Katheryne: I see... What a pity.
- Katheryne: Our exams are only available to official members of the Guild. The content of each exam is determined based on the adventurer's individual experience and commission status. As such, I am unfortunately unable to arrange for you to have an exam.
- Katheryne: However... since you just want to experience what an exam is like, perhaps you can talk to Cyrus, the branch master?
- Katheryne: As it happens, he has recently been working on a new entrance exam for the Guild. It has not yet been approved for official use... Perhaps you could give it a trial run?
- Pretty sure there was no such exam when I first joined...
- Katheryne: Indeed... Although, the entrance exam does have something to do with you joining the Guild...
- Katheryne: You can ask Branch Master Cyrus if you require more details. He should be at Angel's Share right now drafting a syllabus. He said he gets more "inspired" when he's there...
- Katheryne: We don't yet know what's included in the syllabus. Others in the Guild have produced several drafts, but all of them were rejected by Cyrus...
- Noelle: It sounds as if I'll have a good chance of running into something unexpected.
- Let's give it a try.
- Noelle: Yes, let's... I wonder what will be on the exam...
Adventurer's Entrance Exam
Quest DescriptionFrom Katheryne, you and Noelle learn that the Adventurers' Guild Branch Master, Cyrus, is currently working on an entrance exam for new adventurers.
- (Go to the Angel's Share and find Cyrus)
- Cyrus: Hunt down three Ruin Guards... Hmm, could it be a little too difficult? Ugh, what am I thinking, the newcomers will run a mile...
- Cyrus: Hunt down three boars in the forest... Nay, the Guild will never approve that...
- What are you doing?
- Cyrus: Oh, it's you... and Noelle, I see...
- Noelle: Hello, Mr. Cyrus. Are you working on the exam syllabus? How is it coming along?
- Cyrus: Ugh, don't get me started... Since (Traveler) solved the Stormterror crisis and became Mondstadt's hero, a whole load of young people got excited and decided to join the Adventurers' Guild...
- Cyrus: But most of them have no experience at all. They can't even handle a single slime without getting all battered and bruised in the process. So, some genius in the Guild decided: Why don't we make an entrance exam? *sigh*
- Noelle: That sounds... like a good idea, no? This way, the adventurers won't get hurt so easily.
- Cyrus: ...Yes, but if the exam is too difficult, no one will want to join!
- Cyrus: A few scrapes and bruises is nothing a strong will can't compensate for! Why doesn't anyone else in the Guild understand this...?
- Cyrus: Anyway, I already rejected two drafts, and now I am working on a third one myself. It's absolutely crucial that I get the difficulty level right...
- Cyrus: *sigh* If only someone could give it a test run... At least then I could decide where the upper limit of difficulty should be...
- Noelle: Then... Mr. Cyrus, may I give it a try?
- Noelle: I am very interested in... in experiencing the adventurer's entrance exam!
- Cyrus: Oh? Noelle, you mean... you want to take the adventurer's entrance exam?
- Cyrus: Haha! That's fantastic! Well, if it's you, Noelle... even with every challenge at the highest difficulty, you shouldn't have any problem at all.
- Noelle: Yes, please make sure they are the most difficult!
- Cyrus: Excellent! That's the spirit of a true adventurer! Now, let me explain the rules of the exam.
- Cyrus: First, since adventurers often work in groups, you are welcome to invite others to assist you during the exam.
- Cyrus: If (Traveler) is willing, please join Noelle.
- So even at the highest difficulty, you can just get someone else to help...?
- Cyrus: Indeed. Second, there are three parts to the exam, which are basic knowledge, survival skills, and a combat exercise.
- Cyrus: You only need to pass two out of three parts to succeed in the exam... but of course, Noelle should find she has no trouble getting a perfect score.
- So you can still pass the exam even if you're no good at combat...
- Cyrus: Ahem... And finally, remember at all times that being an adventurer takes courage and resilience! Ad astra abyssosque!
- Noelle: Ad... Ad astra abyssosque...!
- Cyrus: Haha, that's the spirit. Without further ado, let's start part one — basic knowledge.
- Cyrus: A true adventurer must be well-versed in all sorts of relevant knowledge to handle whatever may come their way.
- Cyrus: I will ask you three questions. You may discuss among yourselves first before giving me an answer.
- Cyrus: Question one. An adventurer must be well acquainted with their environment to make sure they can obtain any resources they need.
- Cyrus: Tell me, which of the following local specialties of Mondstadt cannot be found near Wolvendom? Dandelion Seeds, Calla Lilies, Windwheel Asters, or Small Lamp Grass?
- Noelle: Hmm, Wolvendom... I remember reading that there are Wolfhooks everywhere, but the book made no specific mention of any other plants...
- Noelle: Hmm... No, I must approach this question differently... Is there anything here that requires specific environmental conditions in order to grow? Conditions that Wolvendom cannot provide?
- Dandelion Seeds.
- Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
- Small Lamp Grass.
- Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
- Calla Lily.
- Cyrus: Ooh, I'm afraid... That's the wrong answer...
- Windwheel Aster.
- Noelle: That's it! The Windwheel Aster mostly grows in Stormterror's Lair, at Windrise, and near Statues of The Seven. All the others are much more widely found...
- Noelle: Mr. Cyrus, our answer is Windwheel Aster!
- Cyrus: Correct! There's no fooling you two, eh?
- Cyrus: On to question two. An adventurer must always learn from their experience and keep track of everything they encounter in the form of a diary.
- Cyrus: There is a famous adventurer who once went exploring all over Liyue, documenting his whole journey.
- Cyrus: Thanks to the notes he took of each location that he went, young adventurers are now able to plan ahead and avoid the dangers there. What is the name of this adventurer?
- Noelle: Learning from experience, writing diaries... It seems like adventuring requires constant self-reflection, just like studying.
- Noelle: Regarding this adventurer... I do believe I have read about him. He even made his mark on Dragonspine. Yes, it must be him... Hmm... Oh, what was his name...?
- Wilde.
- Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
- Sayid.
- Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
- Wyatt.
- Cyrus: Ooh, what a pity... You were so close, but not quite close enough. Never mind, eh.
- Roald.
- Noelle: That's it! It's Roald!
- Cyrus: Correct! I had thought this question would be a little more challenging to adventurers from Mondstadt. Once again, Noelle, you never fail to impress.
- Cyrus: Last question. Let's have some fun with this one. The most terrifying domain for adventurers from Mondstadt, the infamous windless land...
- Cyrus: All that awaits you there is a sea of ashes and the deathly silence in the air... So, what is the name of this taboo territory?
- Noelle: A sea of ashes... A windless land... What could it be...?
- Mare Safari.
- Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
- Jare Mivani.
- Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
- Mair Javiri.
- Cyrus: Wrong answer! Huh... Was that supposed to be some sort of joke?
- Mare Jivari.
- Cyrus: Correct! Keep this name in mind. Some day, you too will pass through this domain!
- (If answered all questions correctly)
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- Cyrus: Hahaha, that's three for three! As expected, these questions were no match for you.
- (If answered at least one question incorrectly)
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- Cyrus: Hmm... Are the questions too difficult? If even Noelle wasn't up to the task...
- Cyrus: Never mind, don't worry too much. This was just testing your rote learning ability, anyway. It wouldn't be much practical help on an adventure.
- Cyrus: But be warned, things start to get a little trickier in the survival skills test!
- Cyrus: Now, go and prepare yourselves. Meet me at Good Hunter when you think you're ready.
Quest DescriptionAfter fully understanding Noelle's reasons for seeking him out, an elated and excited Cyrus decides to put you both through his new exam at the highest difficulty level.
- (Head to Good Hunter and talk to Cyrus)
- Cyrus: Okay, let's begin with part two of the entrance exam.
- Noelle: Ready and willing, Mr. Cyrus.
- Cyrus: Staying well-fed and making sure to prepare sufficient food supplies is a key survival skill for adventurers.
- Cyrus: That's why the second part of the exam is to prepare a food item fit for an emergency out in the wild. There are three criteria:
- Cyrus: Firstly, the ingredients must be easily accessible in the wilderness.
- Cyrus: Secondly, preparation and cooking must be quick and easy.
- Cyrus: Thirdly... Well, the food item in question must be able to help someone in dire straits to bounce back from the brink and regain their strength!
- Cyrus: So go ahead, cook something full of passion and packed with flavor! Just bring it to me whenever it's ready. Noelle... I await your dish with the greatest anticipation! Haha!
- Noelle: Hmm... simple ingredients, easy to cook, helps you rally...
- Noelle: (Traveler), do you have any idea?
- Emergency Food.
- Noelle: Emergency Food...? Though I have never tried any, it doesn't sound like a specific dish... Let's think of something else.
- Mondstadt Grilled Fish.
- Noelle: Mondstadt Grilled Fish... You have a point. All it needs is a fish fillet and some pepper.
- Steak.
- Noelle: Steak? Good point! In a real emergency, all you'd need is a piece of meat... you wouldn't even need any seasoning.
- Noelle: Okay then. Once it's ready, let's take it over to Mr. Cyrus.
- Noelle: We can always change our minds if we have a better idea. One must be careful not to act too hastily when taking an exam.
- (Talk to Cyrus and give him the dish that meets his requirements)
- Cyrus: ...Oh, you're ready to go? Don't be too hasty, now. You still have time to prepare, use it wisely.
- (If Mondstadt Grilled Fish is given)
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- Cyrus: *sniff* Mondstadt Grilled Fish, if I'm not mistaken? The fragrance is certainly rather rejuvenating.
- Noelle: So... Mondstadt Grilled Fish... is the correct answer?
- Cyrus: Well, uh, the issue is... many people can't eat fish that hasn't been seasoned with plenty of pepper.
- Cyrus: I, for one, am quite happy to eat it straight from the grill with no seasoning at all... But basically, I think there are more straightforward dishes available.
- Noelle: Oh, I see... I'm sorry, I didn't take that into consideration...
- (If the player passed the first test)
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- Cyrus: Ah, don't get down in the dumps! I've saved the best part of the exam for last.
- Cyrus: Go get yourself ready and meet me at Brightcrown Canyon.
- (If the player failed the first test)
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- Hangout Failed
- (If Steak is given)
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- Cyrus: Steak! Steak! Hahaha, hands down the top choice of a true adventurer!
- Cyrus: Simple ingredients, high nutritious, and most importantly, all you need to cook it is an open flame!
- Cyrus: Mm... And when it's not an emergency, adding a bit of seasoning makes it even better. Succulent and juicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside... The perfect accompaniment to an alcoholic beverage...
- Noelle: Really?
- Noelle: If you like it so much, I can always make a few more!
- This was all a ploy to get Noelle to cook some drunk food for you...
- Cyrus: Ahaha, not at all! I was merely contemplating having a celebratory libation on Noelle's behalf.
- Cyrus: In any case, congratulation on passing part two of the exam! Up next is the final stage.
- Cyrus: Go get yourself ready, then meet me at Brightcrown Canyon.
- (Talk to Cyrus at Brightcrown Canyon)
- Cyrus: Ad astra abyssosque, and welcome to the third and final part of your exam. Are you ready?
- Noelle: Please... begin. I am ready.
- Cyrus: Good! Now. The most important skillset for an adventurer is, of course... combat skills!
- Cyrus: Ferocious monsters, dangerous machines... Only in the heat of the battle against your enemy does that surge of adrenaline really kick in!
- Cyrus: This is the last part of the exam... Defeat the nearby Ruin Guard as quickly as you can.
- Cyrus: I will be watching from here. Give it all you've got, Noelle!
- Noelle: Okay! This time... I am confident I will pass!
- (Talk to Cyrus again)
- Cyrus: Go for it, Noelle! Remember, keep track of your time!
- (If player has defeated the opponent within the time limit)
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- Noelle: *catches breath*
- Noelle: Honorary Knight! I did it!
- This is all the result of your hard work.
- Noelle: Not entirely... whenever I've taken an exam in the past, I always get nervous and I can't control it.
- Noelle: I know that it's just like in training, but I always end up worrying I might fail...
- Noelle: But not this time... This time, it seems I was able to remain calm.
- Noelle: Somehow, having you by my side is... soothing...
- Noelle: It must be because you are here with me that I was able to complete the exam.
- No, Noelle. It's because you have what it takes.
- Noelle: Thank you, thank you...
- Noelle: ...On the day of the real exam, if — and I mean only if...
- I will have time.
- I will be there.
- Noelle: Great! Maybe, just maybe, things will be different this time...
- (Talk to Cyrus)
- Cyrus: Oh, back already? Seems like...
- Cyrus: Even the third part of the exam is a walk in the park for you!
- (If player failed to defeat the opponent within the time limit)
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- Noelle: Ohhhh...
- Noelle: In the end, I... I couldn't do it...
- Noelle: My palms were sweating, and my heart was racing, and...
- Noelle: I know that it's just like in training, but still, I always end up worrying I might fail...
- Noelle: And in the end, I couldn't even solve the problem at hand...
- It's not because you lack the ability...
- It's because you were too fixated on the formality of the exam...
- Noelle: But if I cannot perform well in an exam, what good is my ability...
- Noelle: *sigh* Maybe... I should train some more...
- (Talk to Cyrus)
- Cyrus: Oh, back already? Seems like...
- Cyrus: Hmm... Maybe the difficulty level is too high after all...
- (If the player passed all of Cyrus' tests)
- Proceed to Immaculate Examination
- (If the player failed one test)
- Proceed to Imperfect Examination
- (If the player failed more than one test)
- Hangout Failed
Immaculate Examination
- Cyrus: Now, please allow me to announce the results of your adventurer's entrance examination...
- Cyrus: ...You passed with a perfect score! Noelle, you are incredible, as always!
- Noelle: It's all because... I had an Honorary Knight by my side...
- Cyrus: Without further ado, it gives me great pleasure to officially grant you the title of adventurer!
- Cyrus: May your days ahead be filled with adventure, and may you boldly explore the stars above and the abyss below! Ad astra abyssosque! Hahaha!
- Cyrus: My, my, I never thought I'd see the day when Noelle would finally come around to the idea of joining the Adventurers' Guild...
- Noelle: Oh — oh Mr. Cyrus, I... I'm terribly sorry, but actually, I...
- Cyrus: There's no need to talk like an outsider anymore! From now on, you can call me Branch Master, and I will call you Adventurer!
- Noelle: I'm very sorry, but... I actually wasn't planning to join the Adventurers' Guild at all.
- Noelle: I just wanted to take an exam, so I could get used to the atmosphere... I thought it might help me better prepare for the Knights of Favonius selection exam.
- Cyrus: Ah? You mean...
- Cyrus: How... How can this be? I was just about to recommend you to the perfect Adventure Team...
- Cyrus: Wh—Why not give it some more thought? Even if you're not ready to be a full-time adventurer, you'd be more than welcome to help out every now and then.
- Cyrus: Just think of it as, uh... Ah, yes, think of it as part of your exam preparation!
- Cyrus: You know, if you think about it, adventurers have a lot in common with the Knights... both want to defend Mondstadt!
- Noelle: ...Exam preparation? ...Defend Mondstadt?
- Cyrus: Yes, precisely! I assure you it won't take up too much of your time. I believe it's only around four commissions per day...
- Noelle: Four commissions... M—Maybe if I can squeeze out some time from my breaks...
- Noelle, stay strong!
- Noelle: Argh, if I'm not careful the urge to accommodate just takes over...
- Noelle: I'm sorry, Mr. Cyrus. But I'm afraid that my answer is still—
- Cyrus: Please, Noelle! I'm begging you, we need your help!
- Noelle: Ooh, uhh... Well, if my assistance is required...
- Noelle, let's go back and do some studying!
- Noelle: Ohh... Okay! Sorry, Mr. Cyrus, maybe next time!
Ending: Perfect Score
| Perfect Score | |
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| Aether | Lumine |
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Imperfect Examination
- Cyrus: Now, please allow me to announce the results of your adventurer's entrance examination...
- Cyrus: ...You successfully passed the exam! And you were so close to getting a perfect score... It feels like a missed opportunity...
- Cyrus: But... if even Noelle could not get a perfect score, then maybe... I still need to adjust the difficulty level a little further...
- Cyrus: Yes, the barrier to entry must be lowered to cater to the newcomers, then we can raise the difficulty at a later stage... Only in this way can we successfully attract newcomers...
- Noelle: I... I didn't get a perfect score...
- Cyrus: Hey now, first things first! Allow me to congratulate you on what was nevertheless a sterling performance in your exam! I will have Katheryne handle the admission process for you right away...
- Cyrus: Uhh... Noelle?
- Noelle: ...Where did I go wrong? Is there any hope for me to improve? If I could start over...
- Noelle: Oh, I'm sorry... Mr. Cyrus, what were you saying just now? I was a little lost in my own thoughts...
- Cyrus: Huh... I was about to ask whether you would have the time to visit the Guild with me...
- Noelle: I do apologize, Mr. Cyrus... I must get back to my exam preparation.
- Noelle: If I don't review my mistakes, I will only repeat them the next time I run into the same problem...
- Noelle: It seems... I still have lots to learn...
- Noelle: I will head back to the library now, and continue studying!
- Cyrus: N—Noelle? You... you already passed your exam. What do you need to study for? Sure, you made a few mistakes, but this is an overreaction...
- Here's the situation...
- You explain everything to Cyrus...
- Cyrus: ...I see. *sigh* Well, (Traveler), when you get back, would you mind going to the library and checking on Noelle?
- Cyrus: I hope my exam hasn't affected her mood...
- Cyrus: How can I get the exam to the right difficulty level? Hmm... I should go back to the Angel's Share and give this some careful consideration over an alcoholic beverage...
- (Read Noelle's Study Notes)
- Noelle's Study Notes: "Windwheel Asters commonly found at Stormterror's Lair and Windrise," "Hit Ruin Guards in weak spots to gain upper hand"...
- Noelle's Study Notes: Each and every new detail learned during the adventure is recorded in neat and tidy handwriting — though it starts to get messier as you go down the page.
- Noelle's Study Notes: Some vague descriptions are closely followed by precise annotations adding further detail. This seems to be evidence of the writer fighting a valiant battle against sleepiness.
- (Return to the library and find Noelle)
- Noelle: *dozing off*
- Noelle: Mustn't... fall... asleep
- Noelle... Are you okay?
- Noelle: Ah... sorry, I zoned out a little... I didn't notice you there...
- Noelle: I've summarized my experiences from the mock exam and created a new reading list...
- Noelle: "Getting to Know Mondstadt's Geography" and "A One-Minute History of Adventuring in Mondstadt"... There is so much I can learn from them.
- Noelle: Then there's "Eating Well in Mondstadt"... I never realized there were so many ways to cook in the wild.
- Noelle: And also "Self Defense: The Art of Down-to-Earth Dialogue With Monsters"... The combat approach of adventurers is definitely worth further study.
- Noelle: The only thing is... There is so much to get through. Will I really be able to finish them all?
- Surely these topics won't be covered in the Knights' selection exam?
- Noelle: But, but... what if this is the one time they do come up? What then?
- Noelle: What if they ask me... How to rescue an adventurer... Or how best to collaborate with the Adventurers' Guild...
- Noelle: If I neglect these topics now... I may live to regret it later.
- Noelle: *sigh* It looks like every second I have between now and my exam is going to count.
Ending: Points Deducted
| Points Deducted | |
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| Aether | Lumine |
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| "... What if this topic comes up in the exam?!" | |
Gallery
Noelle's Study Notes location
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
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| English | Adventurer's Entrance Exam | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 冒险家的入门考试 Màoxiǎnjiā de Rùmén Kǎoshì | Adventurer's Entrance Exam |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 冒險家的入門考試 Màoxiǎnjiā de Rùmén Kǎoshì | |
| Japanese | 冒険者入門試験 Boukensha Nyuumon Shiken | Adventurer's Entrance Exam |
| Korean | 모험가 입단 시험 Moheomga Ipdan Siheom | Adventurer's Entrance Exam |
| Spanish | Examen de ingreso al Gremio | Guild Entrance Exam |
| French | Examen d'entrée d'aventurier | Adventurer's Entrance Exam |
| Russian | Вступительный экзамен искателей приключений Vstupitel'nyy ekzamen iskateley priklyucheniy | Adventurers' Entrance Exam |
| Thai | การสอบคัดเลือกของนักผจญภัย | Adventurer's Entrance Exam |
| Vietnamese | Sát Hạch Nhập Môn Nhà Mạo Hiểm | |
| German | Zugangsprüfung für Abenteurer | Entrance Exam for Adventurers |
| Indonesian | Ujian Masuk Adventurers' Guild | Adventurers' Guild Entrance Exam |
| Portuguese | Exame de Admissão de Aventureiros | Admission Exam of the Adventurers |
| Turkish | Maceracı Giriş Sınavı | |
| Italian | L'esame di ammissione per avventurieri |
Change History
Released in Version 1.5