• Event Title: The Lord of Dark Beasts, the Baby, and the Risen Hero
  • Timeline: Feb 17, 2026 – March 17, 2026 (Two Phases)
  • New Heroes: Lord of Dark Beasts Klen, Kind Wet Nurse Nelluru, Risen Hero Alicia
  • Meta Impact: Klen provides a +50% Ranged Damage Party Effect
  • Availability: Klen/Alicia (Pick-Up Summon), Nelluru (Event Rewards)

The Clevatess Invasion: A Two-Phase Gacha Strategy

Kakao Games is playing the long game with this latest crossover. By bridging the world of the 2025 anime Clevatess with Guardian Tales, we’re looking at a structured, month-long rollout designed to keep the player base engaged across two distinct halves. The scenario follows Klen’s party as they’re pulled into the world of Guardian Tales by a "mysterious force"—a classic trope, but one that sets the stage for a solid short story scenario.

The first phase is live right now, running until March 3rd. If you’re looking to min-max your Ranged team, this is where you need to focus your resources. The second phase kicks off immediately after on March 3rd, introducing the final piece of the collaboration puzzle.

Hero Breakdown: Meta Shakers and F2P Wins

Klen: The New Ranged Powerhouse

Lord of Dark Beasts Klen is the clear "must-pull" for competitive players. We’ve analyzed his 5-Star Maximum Awakening Party Effect, and it’s a massive +50% Ranged Damage buff. In the current meta, that kind of scaling is vital for Raid and Colosseum performance. He arrives with his exclusive weapon, The Book of Toah. The good news for those hoarding resources? You can pull for him using Free Gems, Paid Gems, or Summon Controllers, and his banner stays active through the entire event duration.

Nelluru: The "Welfare" Unit Done Right

In a move we always love to see, Kind Wet Nurse Nelluru and her exclusive weapon are completely bypassed by the gacha system. Instead, she’s being handled as a mission reward. By completing specific event objectives, you can snag the hero, her gear, a limited sticker pack, and Latent Awakening Stones. This is a huge win for F2P (Free-to-Play) players who want to participate in the crossover without draining their gem stashes.

Alicia: The Phase Two Wildcard

Starting March 3rd, the Risen Hero Alicia enters the fray. Her banner will drop alongside another exclusive weapon. While we’re still waiting on her specific party buffs, the fact that she’s being held for the second half suggests she might be the "missing link" for specific elemental or role-based team compositions.

Final Take: A Healthy Mix of Hype and Value

We believe this collab strikes a better balance than some of the more aggressive gacha events we’ve seen lately. Offering a high-tier Ranged buffer like Klen for the whales and a free, fully-kitted hero like Nelluru for the casuals is a smart move by Kakao Games. It ensures the Clevatess story gets the attention it deserves without feeling like a pure cash grab.

On a side note for those tracking the broader industry, the crossover trend isn't slowing down. We’re also keeping an eye on the Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 roadmap, which notably includes Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid as a permanent operator. It’s a wild time for fans of tactical crossovers.