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'''''MU Online''''' ({{lang-ko|뮤 온라인}}) is an [[Platform game#Isometric platformers|Isometric]] [[medieval]] [[fantasy]] [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG]], produced by [[Webzen]], a Korean gaming company. Introduced in 2001 it is still being supported and updated in 2022.
'''''MU Online''''' ({{lang-ko|뮤 온라인}}) is an [[Platform game#Isometric platformers|isometric]] [[medieval]] [[fantasy]] [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing game|MMORPG]], produced by [[Webzen]], a Korean gaming company. It was introduced in 2001, and is still being supported and updated in 2024.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
MU Online was created in December 2001 by the Korean gaming company WEBZEN Inc. Like most MMORPGs, players create a character among nine different classes and set foot on the MU Continent. To gain experience and thus level up, a player needs to fight monsters (mobs). MU is populated by a large variety of monsters, from simple ones like [[goblin]]s and [[golem]]s, to more challenging ones such as the [[Gorgon]], Kundun or Selupan. Each monster type is unique, has different [[Spawning (computer gaming)|spawn points]], and drops different items.
MU Online was created in December 2001 by the Korean gaming company Webzen Inc. Like most MMORPGs, players create a character among nine different classes and set foot on the MU Continent. To gain experience and thus level up, a player needs to fight monsters (mobs). MU is populated by a large variety of monsters, from simple ones like [[goblin]]s and [[golem]]s, to more challenging ones such as the [[Gorgon]], Kundun or Selupan. Each monster type is unique, has different [[Spawning (computer gaming)|spawn points]], and drops different items.
Outside of a [[duel]], [[Player versus player|PvP]] fighting is possible but discouraged. When one player attacks another, a self-defense system is activated, in which the attacked player may kill the aggressor within a time limit. Self-defense is also activated when a player attacks an Elf's summoned creature. Outlaws have disadvantages during gameplay, depending on their Outlaw level.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}
Outside of a [[duel]], [[Player versus player|PvP]] fighting is possible but discouraged. When one player attacks another, a self-defense system is activated, in which the attacked player may kill the aggressor within a time limit. Self-defense is also activated when a player attacks an Elf's summoned creature. Outlaws have disadvantages during gameplay, depending on their Outlaw level.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}


==Character classes==
==Character classes==
At the start of the game the players can choose between 13 different character classes - Dark Wizard, Dark Knight, Elf, Summoner, Rage Fighter, Magic Gladiator, Dark Lord, Grow Lancer, Rune Wizard, Slayer, Gun Crusher, White Mage Kundun, Mage Lemuria, Illusion Knight. Players can unlock two classes if they reach a certain level with one character: Magic Gladiator, and Dark Lord. Also, character cards can be purchased in order to unlock more character classes. Each class has its specific powers and items. As characters level up and complete quests, they can transform themselves into stronger classes. Each progressive class change grants, gain access to new spells, skills, weapons and wings as well as an associated change in appearance.
At the start of the game the players can choose between 13 different character classes - Dark Wizard, Dark Knight, Elf, Summoner, Rage Fighter, Magic Gladiator, Dark Lord, Grow Lancer, Rune Wizard, Slaicer, Gun Crusher, White Mage Kundun, Mage Lemuria, Illusion Knight. Players can unlock two classes if they reach a certain level with one character: Magic Gladiator, and Dark Lord. Also, character cards can be purchased in order to unlock more character classes. Each class has its specific powers and items. As characters level up and complete quests, they can transform themselves into stronger classes. Each progressive class change grants, gain access to new spells, skills, weapons and wings as well as an associated change in appearance.


===Spells and skills===
===Spells and skills===
Like most [[Massively multiplayer online game|MMO]] games, characters in MU can use many different kinds of [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] and special abilities. Each character has its own set of [[spell (paranormal)|spells]], and some weapons may be [[incantation|enchanted]] to provide the character with a specific spell. Casting a spell costs [[magic point|MP]] ([[mana]], or [[magic point]]) and sometimes AG or [[endurance|stamina]].
Like most [[Massively multiplayer online game|MMO]] games, characters in MU can use many different kinds of [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] and special abilities. Each character has its own set of [[spell (paranormal)|spells]], and some weapons may be [[incantation|enchanted]] to provide the character with a specific spell. Casting a spell costs [[magic point|MP]] (mana, or magic points) and sometimes AG or [[endurance|stamina]].


===Communications===
===Communications===
Mu Online has a built-in chat system that allows all visible players to communicate easily via text. Users can add custom players to their Friends List in order to make it easy to keep in contact with one another. Other methods of chat were also available, such as Guild chat and Party chat.
Mu Online has a built-in chat system that allows all visible players to communicate easily via text. Users can add custom players to their Friends List in order to make it easy to keep in contact with one another. Other methods of chat were also available, such as Guild chat and Party chat.


===Cooperative Play===
===Cooperative play===
Players can choose to team up with other players in a "party", in which players cooperate against enemy monsters to share exp and loot. Early seasons of the game encouraged party play by rewarding the player with the highest level more experience points for helping lower-level players. Players could not see the level of other players in the party, but because spending character points on vitality was highly discouraged, players could guess quite accurately the level of other players by seeing their health bars. Some builds were made for parties only, like the part elf, which focused on filling up the energy stat, being protected by a summoned mob, and buffing party members.
Players can choose to team up with other players in a "party", in which players cooperate against enemy monsters to share exp and loot. Early seasons of the game encouraged party play by rewarding the player with the highest level more experience points for helping lower-level players. Players could not see the level of other players in the party, but because spending character points on vitality was highly discouraged, players could guess quite accurately the level of other players by seeing their health bars. Some builds were made for parties only, like the part elf, which focused on filling up the energy stat, being protected by a summoned mob, and buffing party members.


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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of MMORPGs]]
* [[List of MMORPGs]]
* [[Mu_(mythical_lost_continent)|Mu]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

== Further reading ==
*{{cite web |last1=Calvert |first1=Justin |title=MU Online goes global |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mu-online-goes-global/1100-6076520/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=October 8, 2003}}
*{{cite web |last1=Schuster |first1=Shawn |title=Global MU Online begins Season 4 beta testing with Webzen |url=https://www.engadget.com/2009-04-20-global-mu-online-begins-season-4-beta-testing-with-webzen.html |website=[[Engadget]] |date=20 April 2009}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://muonline.webzen.com/ MU Online Webzen] - Official MU Online Web site
* [http://muonline.webzen.com/ MU Online Webzen] - Official MU Online Web site


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Revision as of 11:23, 3 October 2024

MU Online
Developer(s)Webzen
Publisher(s)Webzen (MU Online Korea & Global MU Online), ZhaoUC (China version), Webzen Japan (Japan version), Asiasoft (SEA version)
Designer(s)Webzen's MU Studio
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseNovember, 2001[1]
28 June 2022 (latest patch)
Genre(s)MMORPG
Mode(s)MMO

MU Online (Korean: 뮤 온라인) is an isometric medieval fantasy MMORPG, produced by Webzen, a Korean gaming company. It was introduced in 2001, and is still being supported and updated in 2024.

Gameplay

MU Online was created in December 2001 by the Korean gaming company Webzen Inc. Like most MMORPGs, players create a character among nine different classes and set foot on the MU Continent. To gain experience and thus level up, a player needs to fight monsters (mobs). MU is populated by a large variety of monsters, from simple ones like goblins and golems, to more challenging ones such as the Gorgon, Kundun or Selupan. Each monster type is unique, has different spawn points, and drops different items. Outside of a duel, PvP fighting is possible but discouraged. When one player attacks another, a self-defense system is activated, in which the attacked player may kill the aggressor within a time limit. Self-defense is also activated when a player attacks an Elf's summoned creature. Outlaws have disadvantages during gameplay, depending on their Outlaw level.[citation needed]

Character classes

At the start of the game the players can choose between 13 different character classes - Dark Wizard, Dark Knight, Elf, Summoner, Rage Fighter, Magic Gladiator, Dark Lord, Grow Lancer, Rune Wizard, Slaicer, Gun Crusher, White Mage Kundun, Mage Lemuria, Illusion Knight. Players can unlock two classes if they reach a certain level with one character: Magic Gladiator, and Dark Lord. Also, character cards can be purchased in order to unlock more character classes. Each class has its specific powers and items. As characters level up and complete quests, they can transform themselves into stronger classes. Each progressive class change grants, gain access to new spells, skills, weapons and wings as well as an associated change in appearance.

Spells and skills

Like most MMO games, characters in MU can use many different kinds of magic and special abilities. Each character has its own set of spells, and some weapons may be enchanted to provide the character with a specific spell. Casting a spell costs MP (mana, or magic points) and sometimes AG or stamina.

Communications

Mu Online has a built-in chat system that allows all visible players to communicate easily via text. Users can add custom players to their Friends List in order to make it easy to keep in contact with one another. Other methods of chat were also available, such as Guild chat and Party chat.

Cooperative play

Players can choose to team up with other players in a "party", in which players cooperate against enemy monsters to share exp and loot. Early seasons of the game encouraged party play by rewarding the player with the highest level more experience points for helping lower-level players. Players could not see the level of other players in the party, but because spending character points on vitality was highly discouraged, players could guess quite accurately the level of other players by seeing their health bars. Some builds were made for parties only, like the part elf, which focused on filling up the energy stat, being protected by a summoned mob, and buffing party members.

Sequels

  • MU Legend was released in August 2018 free on Steam via Valofe
  • MU Origin was released in 2016[2]
  • MU Origin 2 was updated May 2022 on Google Play, with versions uploaded by GameNow[3] and Webzen[4]
  • MU Origin 3 was updated June 2022 on Google Play by FingerFun[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "WEBZEN Inc. Company History"
  2. ^ "MU Origin".
  3. ^ "MU Origin 2 - Apps on Google Play".
  4. ^ "MU ORIGIN2 - Apps on Google Play".
  5. ^ "MU ORIGIN 3 - Apps on Google Play".

Further reading

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