Recently, a new party quest (PQ) has been introduced—Romeo & Juliet Party Quest (RJPQ). This nostalgic PQ is a fan favorite from classic MapleStory, but there have been some serious disconnection issues affecting gameplay.

Now, let's explore the mechanics, rewards, and strategies for Romeo & Juliet Party Quest!

Accessing the Romeo & Juliet Party Quest in Artale

Each channel allows one team to enter the Romeo side and another team to enter the Juliet side. The entrance locations are as follows:

• Romeo Entrance: Leftmost house in the village → Enter the small upper-right door in the first room.

• Juliet Entrance: Second house from the right in the village → Enter the small upper-left door in the first room.

Upon completion, Romeo's route rewards Blue Orbs, while Juliet's route rewards Red Orbs. The overall quest objectives are identical, except for the character being protected and the letter exchange.

Level Requirements and Time-Limited Access

The level range for RJPQ is Lv.71-85. However, Artale’s official announcement states that the level restriction will be lifted until February 20, 2025. This means higher-level players should complete it before the deadline to earn the rewards!

The main reward players seek in this PQ is the Eye of Fros necklace, a powerful item that provides significant stat boosts. However, there is currently a bug preventing characters above Lv.85 from redeeming the necklace. We’ll have to wait for an official fix from Artale.

To obtain the necklace, you must:

1. Perfectly complete either the Romeo or Juliet side to unlock a hidden portal in the storage room.

2. Enter the hidden area and find Yulete.

3. Complete three side quests to unlock the exchange option:

• Collect 20 Reports by clicking bookshelves.

• Mix the correct reagent colors by looting from monsters.

• Defeat 100 monsters.

4. Hand in 15 Blue and 15 Red Orbs to Yulete to receive the Eye of Fros Necklace.

5. Alternatively, you can exchange 5 orbs for upgrade stones to enhance the necklace.

Since the exchange system is bugged for Lv.85+ players, it’s best to farm the orbs in advance and wait for the fix.

Achieving a Perfect Completion in RJPQ

Completing the quest perfectly yields higher EXP rewards and allows access to Yulete’s hidden storage room. Here are the three key conditions:

1. Deliver the Letter:

• In the first stage, locate the Letter hidden in bookshelves.

• In the fourth stage, hand the Letter to Romeo or Juliet.

2. Eavesdrop Successfully:

• In the fifth stage, do not rush forward immediately.

• Stand still and click the NPC to trigger a blue-text dialogue box. This signifies successful eavesdropping.

• Rushing forward too soon prevents the completion of this step, resulting in a normal ending instead of a perfect one.

3. Trigger the “Angry” Boss Fight:

• When choosing a dialogue option before the boss fight, the party leader must select the second option.

• If done correctly, the final boss will appear angry, signifying a perfect clear.

After the boss fight, Yulete’s standing position determines whether you’ve achieved a perfect clear:

• Standing up = Perfect Ending

• Lying down = Normal Ending

Stage-by-Stage Guide

Stage 1: Letter & Switch Search

• Click bookshelves to find the Letter.

• Find and activate the switch to proceed.

Stage 2: Defeat All Monsters

• Eliminate all enemies to unlock the next stage.

Stage 3: Fill the Beakers

• Loot water droplet items from monsters.

• Click on the beakers to fill them up.

Stage 4: Collect Data & Exchange the Letter

• Hand the Letter to Romeo or Juliet.

• Obtain a Pass from enemies to unlock doors.

• Enter the thief tunnel (left) or mage tunnel (right):

• Thief Tunnel requires high jump skills or teleport.

• Mage Tunnel requires teleport skills to navigate.

• Retrieve the data document and return.

Stage 5: Eavesdrop & Monster Extermination

• Stand still and click the NPC to trigger the eavesdropping dialogue.

• Defeat all monsters and find the switch to open the exit.

Stage 6: Number Puzzle Challenge

• Each team member enters a separate room with 10 numbered platforms.

• The numbers must not repeat across teammates.

• Team coordination is essential—using a shared document to track numbers is recommended.

Final Stage: Boss Fight & Reward Collection

• Party leader must select the second dialogue option before fighting the boss.

• Defeat the boss and observe Yulete’s stance to determine if the run was a perfect clear.

Conclusion

The Romeo & Juliet Party Quest is a fantastic throwback to classic MapleStory and offers great rewards, including a lot of Artale Mesos and the sought-after Eye of Fros Necklace. However, due to the bug preventing high-level players from redeeming the necklace, it's crucial to farm the materials early and stay updated on Artale’s announcements for a fix.

Have fun in Artale, and don’t forget to party up before the February 20, 2025 deadline!

MMOexp MapleStory Artale Team