MapleStory Worlds: Artale is an exciting throwback to the old-school MapleStory experience, bringing back nostalgic mechanics with fresh twists. One of the intriguing challenges players face is unlocking the mysterious portal blocked by an unknown force. If you've ever encountered this issue, you’re not alone! This guide will take you through the necessary steps to bypass the portal restriction and progress in your adventure.

Encountering the Mysterious Force

When attempting to pass through a specific portal in Artale, you might be met with an invisible barrier preventing movement. This "mysterious force" isn't a glitch—it’s an intentional game mechanic requiring players to complete a prerequisite quest.

Finding the Required Quest

To gain access to the portal, you need to complete a crucial quest in Tiger Forest. Here’s how you do it:

1. Navigate to Second Tiger Forest.

2. Locate and talk to the NPC responsible for the quest. The NPC will assign you Tree Cutter’s Test.

3. Accept the quest and begin the hunting task.

Completing Tree Cutter’s Test

Once you’ve accepted the quest, the objective is to defeat 300 monsters. The best place to accomplish this is the first map you entered upon reaching the area. Here’s what to do:

• Engage in combat and eliminate monsters efficiently.

• Utilize buffs and potions for faster clearing.

• Keep an eye on your quest helper to track progress.

After defeating 300 enemies, return to the NPC to complete Tree Cutter’s Test.

Checking Portal Access

With Tree Cutter’s Test completed, revisit the previously blocked portal. If all steps have been followed correctly, you should now be able to pass through seamlessly.

The Next Challenge: Defeating the Goblins

Upon entering the new area, you’ll receive another quest requiring you to defeat specific enemies and collect essential drops. The task involves:

1. Slaying Three-Tailed Foxes to obtain their tails.

2. Navigating to a hidden map to fight Morphed Blins and acquiring their quest drop.

3. Returning to the NPC for the next step of the quest chain.

Goblin Summoning Ritual

After gathering the necessary materials, you’ll initiate a summoning event involving goblins. This process involves:

• Dropping Rice Wine on a designated spot beneath a tower to summon the Green Goblin.

• Repeating this process with Roasted Pork to summon the Yellow Goblin.

• Placing Buckwheat Paste on a tree stump to summon the Red Goblin.

Each goblin has unique stats and may require different strategies to defeat. Be sure to prepare by equipping gear with sufficient accuracy to land hits effectively.

Obtaining the Goblin Cape

Upon defeating the three goblins, they will drop Goblin Caps, which serve as quest items. Returning to the NPC with these caps will complete the quest chain, rewarding you with the Goblin Cape. This item provides:

• +5 Strength

• Five upgrade slots

Additionally, you’ll unlock further progression in the storyline and gain access to previously restricted areas.

Conclusion

MapleStory Worlds: Artale presents players with engaging quest mechanics that require exploration and strategic combat. The blocked portal serves as a reminder that progression in Artale often hinges on completing hidden objectives. By following this guide, you’ll successfully navigate through the obstacle, get more Artale Mesos or items and continue your adventure in this nostalgic MapleStory experience!

Happy questing, Maplers!

MMOexp MapleStory Artale Team