Cabal Guide: Cape and Bike Guide [By ArshesNei]

http://cabal.mmosite.com/content/2008-10-08/20081008194929209.shtml

Epaulettes (sometimes spelt epaulet by us lazy ppl) are what we call our capes. There are 3 types: Fighter, Sage, and Guardian. The only way you can see them appear as a cape is to have the appropriate chest armor level equivalent to the epaulette (listed below). This Guide will help you get a better understanding of what bonuses each gives, what armor type each will appear with and their drop locations.
Original Guide Link
**Side Note**
You can wear any cape with any armor; they just will only show on your character with a specific armor set.
Info on bikes is at the bottom so scroll down! D:<
Epaulette of Guardian
increases defense strength, defense rate and HP
ITEM LVL BONUS
Epaulet of Guardian +3 43 Defense +5, Defense Rate +20, HP +50
Epaulet of Guardian +4 56 Defense +10, Defense Rate +25, Flee Rate +1%, HP +100
Epaulet of Guardian +5 69 Defense +15, Defense Rate +30, Flee Rate +2%, HP +150
Epaulet of Guardian +6 82 Defense +20, Defense Rate +35, Flee Rate +3%, HP +200
Epaulet of Guardian +7 95 Defense +40, Defense Rate +40, Flee Rate +4%, HP +250
Epaulet of Guardian +8 115 Defense +60, Defense Rate +80, Flee Rate +5%, HP +350

Epaulet of Guardian +3:
Armor Martial Battle

Epaulet of Guardian +4:
Armor Martial Battle

Epaulet of Guardian +5:
Armor, Martial, Battle

Epaulet of Guardian +6:
Battle, Martial, Armor

Epaulet of Guardian +7:
ShineGuard Mystic TerraGrace

Epaulet of Guardian +8 on Mythril/Forcium:
Armor Martial Battle


Epaulet of Fighter
increases attack strength, hit rate and HP
ITEM LVL BONUS
Epaulet of Fighter +3 43 Attack Strength +5, Attack Rate +20, HP +50
Epaulet of Fighter +4 56 Attack Strength +7, Attack Rate +30, HP +100, Sword skill amp +1%
Epaulet of Fighter +5 69 Attack Strength +10, Attack Rate +40, HP +150, Sword skill amp +2%
Epaulet of Fighter +6 82 Attack Strength +20, Attack Rate +50, HP +200, Sword skill amp +3%
Epaulet of Fighter +7 95 Attack Strength +40, Attack Rate +60, HP +250, Sword skill amp +4%
Epaulet of Fighter +8 115 Attack Strength +60, Attack Rate +120, HP +350, Sword skill amp +5%
Pics Below
Epaulet of Fighter +7:
ShineGuard Mystic TerraGrace

Epaulet of Fighter +8:
Armor Martial Battle


Epaulet of Sage
increases magic attack strength, magical hit rate and HP
ITEM LVL BONUS
Epaulet of Sage +3 43 Magic Attack Strength +5, Attack Rate +20, HP +50
Epaulet of Sage +4 56 Magic Attack Strength +7, Attack Rate +30, HP +100, Magic skill amp +1%
Epaulet of Sage +5 69 Magic Attack Strength +10, Attack Rate +40, HP +150, Magic skill amp +2%
Epaulet of Sage +6 82 Magic Attack Strength +20, Attack Rate +50, HP +200, Magic skill amp +3%
Epaulet of Sage +7 95 Magic Attack Strength +40, Attack Rate +60, HP +250, Magic skill amp +4%
Epaulet of Sage +8 115 Magic Attack Strength +60, Attack Rate +120, HP +350, Magic skill amp +5%
Pics Below
Epaulet of Sage +7:
ShineGuard Mystic TerraGrace

Epaulet of Sage +8:
Armor Martial Battle


Epaulet of Nightwalker
(cash shop item) This Epaulet changes its owners appearance to look like a thief.
ITEM LVL BONUS
Epaulet of Nightwalker 70 Defense +7, Defense Rate +15, Flee Rate +1%, HP +75


Pics Below
Armor/Battle/Mystic


Shadow Epaulet of Guardian +5:
Defense +17, Defense Rate +32, Flee Rate +2%, HP +175, Lvl 75+ Requirement (viewable with Shadow Titanium Set)
Armor Martial Battle


Shadow Epaulet of Sage +5:
Magic +15, Attack Rate +45, Magic Skill Amp +2%, HP +175, Lvl 75+ Requirement (viewable with Shadow Titanium Set)
Pics Below
Battlesuit version for both male and female:
Back (Male) Front (Male) Back (Female) Front (Female)


Shadow Epaulet of Fighter +5:
Attack +15, Attack Rate +45, Sword Skill Amp +2%, HP +175, Lvl 75+ Requirement (viewable with Shadow Titanium Set)
Battle Martial


*Shadow Epaulet's have only been found in Lake in Dusk
Epaulet Drops Locations:
These are known drop locations from this version andother versions of Cabal.If you know of any other mob/locations that drops any of these capes please let me know so I can update this list.

Epaulets +3 :
Map Monster
BLOODY ICE Ape Zombie, Shade
DESERT SCREAM Lug Queen
GREEN DESPAIR Moscutter, Mosscyther, Wriggle Leaf, Moscutter Queen
PORT LUX Phantom Crew, Crag Toad, Crag Turtles, Flame Hound, Stone Golem, Stone Gargoyle
FORT RUINA Mechazard, Auto Cannon-Ex
Epaulet of Guardian +4:
Map Monster
PORT LUX Ghoul, Stone Golem
FORT RUINA Mecha Buffalo
PARASITE HOUSE Plant Pantherhorn
Epaulet of Guardian +5:
Map Monster
FORT RUINA Electric Bird
PARASITE HOUSE Wriggle Leaf + (boss)
UNDEAD GROUND Lihorn Zombie, Ghost Blader
EXILIAN VOLCANO Defender Mechape-T2, Crow Prime Knight
FORGOTTEN RUIN Fire Beetle
Epaulet of Guardian +6:
Map Monster
FORGOTTEN RUIN Stone Beetle, Cockatrice
UNDEAD GROUND Death Giant, Spector
VOLCANIC CITIDEL Anything
RUINA STATION Anything
Epaulet of Sage +4:
Map Monster
FORT RUINA Electric Bird, Auto Cannon-Ex
Epaulet of Sage +5:
Map Monster
UNDEAD GROUND Zombie Fighter, Zombie Slater, Spector, Ghost Blader
EXILIAN VOLCANO Defender Mechape-T2, Crow Prime Knight
Epaulet of Sage +6:
Map Monster
UNDEAD GROUND Spector
FORGOTTEN RUIN Sand Lihorn, Stone Beetle, Fire Beetle, Giant Scorpion
VOLCANIC CITIDEL Anything
RUINA STATION Anything
Epaulet of Fighter +4:
Map Monster
PORT LUX Stone Golem, Dark Blader
FORT RUINA Mechamander
LIGHTHOUSE MAZE Bugshark
Epaulet of Fighter +5:
Map Monster
EXILIAN VOLCANO Defender Mechape-T2, Crow Prime Knight
UNDEAD GROUND Lihorn Zombie, Zombie Fighter
FORT RUNIA Mechazard
FOGOTTEN RUIN Stone Beetle, Fire Beetle, Giant Scorpion, Two-Headed Hound, Lihorn
Epaulet of Fighter +6:
Map Monster
UNDEAD GROUND Wraith
FORGOTTEN RUIN Stone Beetle, Fire Beetle, Giant Scorpion, Lihorna, Two-Headed Hound
FROZEN TOWER OF UNDEAD B1F Ice Zombie Lady
VOLCANIC CITIDEL Anything
RUINA STATION Anything
Epaulets +7:
Map Monster
FORGOTTEN TEMPLE Bosses or Chest within the Temple
LAKESIDE Berderk
PONTUS FERRUM Pluma
Epaulets +8:
Map Monster
MUTANT FOREST Parasited Minota, Lumberjack, Lobatum, Entrita
PONTUS FERRUM Pluma

BIKES!
There are two types of Bikes in Cabal Online. One is a Blue Bike the other is an RW3. The major difference between them is not only the way they look but the fact that you can access your warehouse anywhere in the world if you carry an RW3 instead of the Blue Bike.
In order for you to summon/ride a bike, you must be level 80+ with the level 80 rank up completed. The Bike Chain attack will also be rewarded.
Bike Stats and pictures
Blue bike:
Stats: Defense +10, Defense Rate +40

RW3 bike:
Stats: Defense +20, Defense Rate +150 | also gives ability to open warehouse no matter where your location may be

Common FAQ's on bikes
How early can I get a bike?
A: If your lucky and have a friend that's quitting you can probably get one as soon as you start the game, lol. But you won't be able to use it till your 80 so that won't matter.
Where can I get a bike?
A:They can be found in dungeons such as Lake in Dusk, Runia Station, and EoD B1F. They can also drop from Forgotten Ruin Bosses (any one of them), Berderk from Lakeside, and rumor has it that Pluma from Pontus Ferrum can drop it as well.
Another way to obtain one is by finding a player who is selling one. You'll be paying well over a billion alz and possibly good equips though. So save up if you feel your luck at finding one yourself is slimmer than you think.
How hard is it to find a bike?
A: The chance offinding one is very very slim. These are probably the rarest item in the entire game aside from +8 capes. Your chance of buying one from a player though is probably the best way.
Which is harder to find? RW3 or blue bike?
A: By looking at how many blues and RW3's are already in Cabal today. I'd say your chance of getting an RW3 is harder than gettinga Blue Bike key.
How do I upgrade a bike?
A: You would need an item called Plasma Coating Kit. They can be found in dungeons such as Lake in Dusk, Runia Station, and EoD B1F. You use them just like upgrade cores. Plasma Coating Kit's can also be crafted through Basic Crafting.
How high can I upgrade my bike?
A: +7 is the highest you can upgrade your bike. Each + will not only boost its stats, but give your bike a new color.
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If you guys see any errors or find other drop locationsplease let me know so I can correct/adjust things. I would also like to put up a picture of each bike color from +1 through +7 and fill in pictures for other capes I have not put up. Questions/Comments feel free to post them. I'll update this guide whenever necessary. Thanks in advance.

This guide was put together by:
~Arshes Nei~
Resources:
This site for sharing drop locations, This site for providing Epaulet pictures. And the Cabal Community for helping fill in some blanks. :D
-- This article first posted on forum.ogplanet.com by ArshesNei