Icarus — The Flying Island: Monsters, Drops and Mechanics in MU Online
Complete guide to the Icarus Flying Island in MU Online S6: monsters, rare drops, entry requirements and efficient farming strategies.
What is Icarus
Icarus is one of the high-level maps in MU Online, set on an island floating in the clouds above the continent of MU. Visually distinctive for its celestial landscape and ethereal architecture, the map represents a significant difficulty leap from zones like Dungeon or Atlans, serving as a bridge between mid-game content and endgame maps such as Kalima and Kanturu.
Accessing Icarus requires the use of Level 2 Wings (or higher) to fly to the island. Characters without wings cannot enter via the flight route — the alternative is to use a Scroll of Ascension or be invited by a party leader who already has access. This creates a natural progression barrier: those present in Icarus have already completed at least the Wings L2 crafting chain, which indicates a minimum level of character investment.
Icarus Monsters and Statistics
The map is divided into zones of increasing difficulty from south to north. The southern region holds mid-level mobs accessible to players newly arrived on the map, while the north and northeast concentrate the most dangerous, highest-reward monsters.
| Monster | Level | HP | ATK Min | ATK Max | DEF | EXP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balram | 98 | 8,500 | 420 | 510 | 260 | 2,800 |
| Soram | 105 | 10,200 | 490 | 590 | 290 | 3,400 |
| Mutant | 112 | 13,800 | 580 | 700 | 330 | 4,200 |
| Gorgon | 120 | 18,500 | 680 | 820 | 380 | 5,800 |
| Hell Maine | 130 | 26,000 | 820 | 1,020 | 440 | 8,500 |
| Cursed Wizard | 118 | 15,200 | 640 | 780 | 355 | 5,100 |
| Death Angel | 125 | 22,000 | 750 | 920 | 415 | 7,200 |
Special Monster Mechanics
Gorgon: Has a temporary petrification ability that immobilizes the character for 2-3 seconds. During this state the character cannot attack or use skills, but can be healed by allies. Elfs with party heal are highly recommended when facing multiple Gorgons.
Cursed Wizard: Casts curses that temporarily reduce the target's ATK or DEF. Curses last approximately 8 seconds and cannot be manually removed — only waiting for the timer works. Keep HP high when engaging groups of Cursed Wizards.
Death Angel: An elite mob that spawns in limited numbers in the far northeast. It has no special ability beyond high damage, but its resilience requires characters with +9 equipment or above for efficient kills.
Relevant Drops and Crafting Ingredients
Icarus is sought primarily for its crafting drops for Level 2 Wings and high-value items. The table below lists the most significant drops by source monster:
| Item | Primary Source | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Lott of Condor | Gorgon, Hell Maine | Wings L2 ingredient |
| Soul of Condor | Hell Maine, Death Angel | Wings L2 ingredient |
| Jewel of Bless | Any mob (rare) | Item upgrade |
| Jewel of Soul | Any mob (rare) | Item upgrade |
| Jewel of Life | Hell Maine (very rare) | Add options to items |
| Broken Sword | Cursed Wizard | Chaos Castle ingredient |
| +9/+10 Equipment | Hell Maine, Death Angel | Direct use or sale |
Level 2 Wings Crafting Chain
The process of creating Wings L2 involves multiple steps and passes through Icarus as the source of key ingredients:
Lott of Condor (farm in Icarus)
+ Soul of Condor (farm in Icarus)
+ Jewel of Chaos
+ Item +4 or higher
→ Combine in the Chaos Machine
→ Level 2 Wings (random result by class)
Wings L2 by class:
DK → Wings of Dragon
DW → Wings of Soul
Elf → Wings of Sprite / Fairy
MG → Wings of Ruin [MG has no L1 Wings]
DL → Cloak of Lordship
Sum → Wings of CurseFarming Strategies by Class
Dark Knight and Blade Knight
The DK is one of the most efficient classes in Icarus thanks to its combination of high defense, HP and physical damage. With Ancient equipment such as the Hyon (Dragon Ancient) or Kantata (Scale Ancient) sets, the DK can tank multiple mobs simultaneously while using Whirlwind or Combo for area kills.
Recommended positioning: north-center of the map, between the Gorgon and Hell Maine spawn points. Use Rageful Blow to pull groups and finish with Whirlwind.
Dark Wizard and Soul Master
DW and Soul Master rely on distance to maximize DPS. The elemental damage of their skills (Ice Storm, Evil Spirit, Chain Lightning) is highly effective against Icarus mobs. Always maintain 6+ tiles of distance from mobs to avoid receiving melee damage.
The Sebone (Bone Ancient) or Heras (Ashcrow Ancient) set is recommended to balance magic resistance with Energy bonuses for increased damage output.
Elf and High Elf
The Elf has two viable approaches in Icarus:
- Solo farm with Multi-Shot: High attack speed and range allow the Elf to kill Balrams and Sorams quickly in the southern region without excessive risk.
- Party support: The Elf's healing and attack/defense buffs multiply the efficiency of any group, making it possible to farm Hell Maine and Death Angel continuously without excessive potion use.
Recommended sets: Gywen (Bow Ancient) for DPS, Agnis (Legendary Ancient) or Sylion (Sunlight Ancient) for hybrid support.
Magic Gladiator
The MG has no Level 1 Wings, so in Icarus it already uses Wings L2 (Wings of Ruin). With its combination of physical and magical skills, the MG can adapt damage type to match each mob's resistance profile. The Chrono (Divine Ancient) set enhances both Twisting Slash physical damage and magical spell output. Note: the MG has no 1st or 2nd class change quest.
Dark Lord and Lord Emperor
The DL has the most powerful party command mechanic in the game through the Command (CMD) stat, which enables more followers and increases the attack power of battle horses. In Icarus, the DL performs best as a party leader. Individual damage is competitive with Anubis or Enis (Red Spirit Ancient) sets, but the DL's real strength lies in the group multiplier through CMD.
Summoner and Dimension Master
The Summoner uses summoned creatures to tank while casting damage spells. In Icarus, summons absorb mob aggro, allowing the Summoner to deal safe ranged damage. The Gaia (Dark Soul Ancient) and Broy (Venom Mist Ancient) sets are the primary choices. The Bloody Summoner and Dimension Master class changes expand the skill repertoire and improve summon durability.
Events and Boss Spawns in Icarus
Icarus does not have an exclusive fixed map boss, but it can serve as the location for Golden Invasion and Red Dragon Invasion events depending on server configuration. During invasions, golden and red mobs with enhanced drops appear scattered across the map, including in Icarus.
Final Considerations
Icarus occupies a strategic position in MU Online Season 6 progression: it is simultaneously a sustained farming zone for characters at level 180-250 and an indispensable source of Wings L2 ingredients, which in turn unlock access to endgame zones and significantly increase character power. Mastering the map — knowing spawn points, surviving Hell Maine's AoE attacks, and optimizing farm routes — is an important milestone in any character's MU Online journey.
Perguntas frequentes
What is the minimum level to enter Icarus?
There is no automatic level restriction enforced by the map itself, but the monster difficulty demands at least level 180-220 with competitive gear to survive comfortably. Characters below that threshold die quickly to mobs in the northeastern region.
Does Icarus drop Level 2 Wings ingredients?
Yes. Lott of Condor and Soul of Condor — the key ingredients for crafting Level 2 Wings — drop from specific Icarus monsters such as the Gorgon and Hell Maine. This makes Icarus one of the most sought-after maps for crafting Wings L2.
Can Hell Maine be farmed in a group?
Yes, but aggro is individual. Hell Maine hits in an area of effect (AoE), so the group must maintain distance and avoid clustering. High-defense, high-HP characters should tank while DPS attackers strike from range.
What is the difference between Icarus and Devil Square as EXP sources?
Devil Square is a timed event with fixed rewards per round. Icarus is a permanent map with continuous EXP generation and drops. For sustained long-term farming, Icarus is superior; for quick EXP in short sessions, Devil Square can be more efficient depending on your level.