Patch:6.6

Hotfix 65

Patch Notes:

• Fixed an issue where the entire map and quick slot 3 changes were assigned to the right side of the gamepad's D-Pad.
• Fixed an issue where the Fighter's Shield Slam could not deal damage when hitting the area around the head.
• Fixed an issue where the Ranger's Multi-shot could have different bullet collection rates depending on the angle.
• Fixed an issue where Wizard's Chain Lightning was transferred to 5 targets instead of 4 targets.
• Fixed an issue where the Earthquake effect could sometimes remain even after the Cleric stopped channeling.
• Fixed an issue where Spellplunder Rod would restore spell memory even if it hit an object.
• Fixed an issue where the Ruins Golem would sometimes stop moving after blocking its attack.
• Fixed an issue where the material of gold ore could not be displayed properly.
• Fixed an issue where reward items may not be dropped in the Vault of Ice Abyss.-Fixed an issue where the last dungeon selection remained as Arena even when the Arena ended.
• Fixed an issue where Arena win/loss/draw records may not be displayed accurately.
• Fixed an issue where all items, including name-engraved equipment, could be lost when disconnected from the Arena.
• Fixed an issue where it was not possible to immediately win in the Arena when all opposing players gave up the match.
• Fixed an issue where the aim movement could become fixed while resting at the end of the Arena.-Fixed an issue where killing a resurrected character in the Arena could result in looting their corpse.
• Fixed an issue where mission conditions for certain exploration quests could not be completed.
• Fixed an issue where adventurer ranks from previous seasons may not be displayed properly.
• Fixed an issue where the number of kills against non-religious targets was not recorded properly.
• Fixed an issue where the donation leaderboard list sometimes did not display properly.
• Fighter's sprint cooldown changed from 34s → 28s.
• Rogue's Hide Mastery additionally reduces Hide's cooldown by 30%.
• Rogue's Cut Throat duration changed from 3s → 2s.
• Ranger's Forceful Shot can no longer push targets back when blocked by shields etc.
• Ranger's base Strength changed from 10 → 12, and Resourcefulness changed from 25 → 23.
• Wizard's Slow duration changed from 2.5s → 2s, and the number of spells changed from 5 → 3.
• Wizard's Magic Lock the number of spells changed from 9 → 5.
• Wizard's Zap attribute bonus ratio changed from 100% → 75%.
• Wizard's Chain Lightning attribute bonus ratio changed from 100% → 75%.
• Wizard's Explosion attribute bonus ratio changed from 100% → 75%.
• Warlock's Torture Mastery multiplier changed from 3 → 2.
• Warlock's Phantomize movement speed bonus changed from 10% → 5%.
• Warlock's spell costs increased.
• Warlock's Curse of Pain instant damage attribute bonus ratio changed from 100% → 50%
• Druid Dreamwalk cooldown changed from 15s → 18s.
• Francisca Axe can now stack up to 2 times.
• Unique monster artifact drop rate changed from 10% → 50%
• Ornate Jazerant – Increased Magic Resist.
• Light Aketon – Slightly Increased Magic Resist.
• Dark Cuirass – Slightly Increased Magic Resist, Knowledge -> Strength, Movement penalty decreased.
• Soul Torq – Increased Magic Resist.
• Fangs of Death – Increased Magic Resist.
• Northern Full Tunic (and crafted version) – Increased Armor Rating.
• Barbuta Helm (and crafted version) – Increased Magic Resist and very slightly decreased movement penalty.
• Open Sallet – Now gives Will, Knowledge, Resourcefulness.
• Crusader Helm (and crafted version) – Now Gives STR/VIG instead of DEX/AGI.
• Topfhelm – Now Gives VIG/WILL.
• Fine Cuirass (and crafted version) – Slightly less Magic Resist penalty.
• Pourpoint – Slightly decreased movement penalty.
• Wind Locket – Increased Armor Rating.
• Shoes of Darkness – Gives slightly more movement speed.
• Occultist Tunic – Gives VIG/STR instead of STR.
• Occultist Robe – Gives VIG/WILL.
• Occultist Boots – Slightly decreased movement speed.
• Forest Hood - Now gives STR instead of VIG and slight increase in movement penalty.
• Viking Helm (and crafted version) - Increased the projectile protection.
• Visored Barbuta Helm - Gives small actionspeed boost.
• Open Sallet - Slightly decreased the movement penalty.
• Old Shoes - Very slightly improved the movement speed.
• Buckled Boots - Improved the Armor Rating.
• The range of Cockatrice's Roar has been slightly reduced.
• Inferno's boss drop rewards have been improved and hoard's availability has been increased.
• The new Adventurer Rank season is starting soon.
• Arena is now available starting at level 20.
• Added new dungeon module to Arena.
• For testing purposes, the existing religious season will end and a new season will begin.
• The recovery amount of Torture Mastery has been changed from 2 → 1 and the attribute bonus ratio has been changed from 5% → 10%.

Developer Comments: This update introduces some long-awaited class balance changes and updates to some of the less popular equipment items. The Arena has been improved with bug fixes and slight modifications to the Arena maps including the addition of extra modules. We have also made some balance changes to the loot that drops from the 3-layer dungeons to give more incentive to delve deeper. Finally, we have decided to restart the Religion system based on the feedback and data from the community. We hope this second go at the Religion system is better balanced for the longevity of this season. We thank you for your support and see you in the dungeons!

Hotfix 64-1

Patch Notes:

• Fixed an issue where reward tokens could sometimes not be received through Twitch Drops.
• Fixed an issue where recently used characters were not displayed at the top of the character list.

Hotfix 64

Patch Notes: Bug Fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the secret levers would not properly activate the door animation.
• Fixed an issue where players could be immediately attacked by monsters upon spawning.
• Fixed several locations where players could get stuck between obstacles.
• Fixed an issue where players would not take damage in the Swamp of Decay under the Drawbridge.
• Fixed an issue where interacting with the Drawbridge could cause the bridge to shake violently.
• Fixed an issue where the Spectral Knight could die from damage before being summoned.
• Fixed an issue where the Spectral Knight would leave and re-enter the room.
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to escape by turning into a rat and running through a crevice.
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to escape by passing through the iron bars.
• Fixed an issue where the log spike trap would activate but become invisible.
• Fixed an issue where Frost Giant Shielder would improperly track a player.
• Fixed several sound issues including sounds becoming muffled unintentionally.
• Fixed an issue where the Frost Wyvern's head could become invincible.
• Fixed an issue where the bone prison created by the Skeleton Warlord could not be broken.
• Fixed an issue where Dreamfire would not properly heal nearby allies.
• Fixed an issue where damage from Curse of Pain could be applied even when the curse was already present.
• Fixed an issue where two Warlocks could alternately use Curse of Pain with and without Curse Mastery, continuously inflicting instant damage.
• Fixed an issue where team members could receive the same item when using Dungeon Express.
• Fixed an issue where all items may not be returned when using Dungeon Express.
• Fixed an issue where the inventory would not close when the Expressman disappeared.
• Fixed an issue when using Dungeon Express where gold and silver coins could not be recovered.
• Fixed an issue when using Dungeon Express to extract loot from a killed player would have the item returned to the dead player.
• Fixed an issue where Expressman’s UI could not be seen when spectating other players.
• Fixed an issue where a party member's looted equipment would not be returned as a Recovered Friends Item.
• Fixed several UI bugs related to the Quest system.
• Fixed an exploit where players could gain unintended affinity allowing them to prematurely unlock crafts.
• Fixed an issue where the quest conditions could change when you created a different character.
• Fixed an issue where Tainted Heart did not display properly.
• Fixed an issue where looted and purchased items could be combined.
• Fixed an issue where the size of an item in the game could be determined by the size of the character when dropping the item.
• Fixed an issue where a helmet could be improperly equipped when looting a monster..
• Fixed an issue where the skill Judgment could be canceled intermittently.
• Fixed an issue where arrows fired using a skill may not hit the target.
• Fixed an issue where party members could not be seen in the lobby.
• Fixed an issue where players could crash during matchmaking.
• Fixed an issue where the character's equipment and potions could flicker when selecting an item in the shop.
• Fixed an issue where region names may appear differently in certain UI.
• Fixed the Triumph Level meter so it properly displays the max level.
• Fixed an issue where the update may not occur when changing to a character without equipment after selecting a character equipped with equipment in the character selection window.
• Fixed an issue where some Frostlight equipment could display incorrect materials when placed on the ground.
• Fixed an issue where decreasing stats could be displayed higher than increasing stats in the racial tooltip in Shop/Customization.
• Fixed an issue where Projectile may not disappear when using magic in an unobstructed space.
• Fixed an issue where the escape sound through the rope may not be output.
• Fixed an issue where normal battles with the Spectral Knight could not be performed.
• Fixed an issue where the added movement speed in the Frost Gauntlet special attribute may not be displayed properly.
• Fixed an issue where the effect could be displayed even when the Druid's perk, Sun and Moon, was equipped and in place.
• Fixed an issue where the aura exposed by the character in the lobby when Tainted Heart was applied could be exposed even after deactivating Tainted Heart.
• Fixed an issue where damage could be inflicted while FrostWyvern was sealed.

Updates:

• Multiple performance optimizations for the The Ruins map.
• Improved the performance for many visual effects.
• Frost Stone One/Equipment changed item grade from legendary to epic.
• The Giant Worm now has greater freedom of movement.
• The ‘Map’ key can now be bound to another key.
• Improved the Fighter’s Spell Reflection perk so it can reflect using all items that can block rather than being limited to just shields.
• Reduced the amount of ores dropped by the Ruins Golem.
• Updated the spawn rate and loot drop rates of unique monsters.

New Content

• The Religion system is now available to gain a unique blessing from a demi-god.
• An experimental Arena feature has been added as a preview of the feature.
• New Felidian race added.
• New ‘Elven Torch’ skin added.
• The Twitch link feature has been added in the Options Menu to link your account for the upcoming Twitch Drops campaign.

Developer Comments: We are proud to introduce several key features for Early Access Season #4!

This update introduces the Religion system. Adventurers can pledge their allegiance to one of several demigods and receive their special blessings.

The update also gives players a sneak peek into the highly anticipated ‘Arena’ system. Please note that this first implementation of the Arena is an experimental version and meant only as a taste of what is to come. Many upcoming features, including an MMR system, an Arena Season, and an Arena Leaderboard will be released later this season. Currently we will be utilizing gear score to matchmake the Arenas. Please also note that the Arena will only be open during limited periods and access is limited to Legendary status accounts. During this experimental preview period, the settings and structure for the Arena may change drastically.

The original platform link feature was removed due to complications and loopholes with the various storefront policies. We are currently working on an updated platform-link feature to allow the migration of legacy Blacksmith accounts to a mainstream platform of their choice. This feature will be a one-way platform link allowing specific Blacksmith accounts (created on Blacksmith before June 6, 2024) to migrate to either a Steam or Epic Games Store account. We ask for your patience as we roll out this feature in the very near future.

Finally, we are proud to announce our first Twitch Drops campaign! The campaign starts on September 13th at 12:00 am PST and runs until September 20th at 11:30 pm PST. Please be sure to link your Twitch account through the Options Menu and hang out with Dark and Darker streamers to earn some cool new rewards. As always, thank you for playing - we'll see you in the dungeons!

Hotfix 63

Patch Notes:

• Fixed several fatal client crashes that could occur in various situations.
• Fixed an issue where some spells with a range of effects would not work correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the Ice Abyss vault door would not open even after defeating the Frost Wyvern.
• Spell ranges have been adjusted to match class characteristics. Wizard 800, Warlock 750, Cleric 700, Druid 700.
• Wizard's Magic Lock duration changed from 8s → 10s.
• (Missing) Warlock's Curse of Pain does not deal instant damage while the same curse is active.
• Warlock's Curse of Pain instant damage changed from 7 → 15 and the total dot damage has been changed from 13/15 → 15/20.

Patch 6

Patch Notes:

• All character levels, items, quest progress, reward tokens, and affinity have been reset for this new season.
• The return of a reworked ‘Ruins’ map and the return of the 3-layer dungeons.
• New ‘Spectral Knight’ boss.
• New ‘Dungeon Express’ system allowing adventurers to safely extract their loot between layers of the dungeons.
• New ‘Item Origin’ system that marks the identity of the adventurer who originally extracts an item from the dungeons.
• New unique random spawn monsters.
• New ‘Minor Artifact’ items.
• ‘Tome of Knowledge’ available in the options sidebar to help with basic game information.
• Many reworked Quests.
• Affinity gained from the Quest system is now tracked on an account basis instead of on a character basis.
• Triumph Levels have been reset to 0.
• Triumph Level is maxed out at level 5 and requires slightly more experience points to max out.
• Legendary accounts now receive a 1.5x Triumph EXP boost per extraction.
• The Adventure Leaderboard rewards for the previous season, EA Season 3, are now released and available for redemption.
• Addition of many cosmetic skins and emotes.
• Improved 3D models for several weapons and utility items.
• Balanced damage based on attack distance changes for some weapons.
• Ability to bulk purchase items from the Merchants.
• Quick access button for the Squire on the Main Menu.
• Improved Starting Gear for all classes.
• In-game dungeon map.
• ‘Low Violence’ option to change the blood effects.
• Improved Shop presentation to more easily view prices of cosmetic items.
• The ‘Platform-Link’ system has now been removed. This was necessary to streamline the backend to better support store platform features such as upcoming DLC packages.

Developer Comments: Welcome to Early Access Season #4! All characters have been reset for the start of this season. We have also reset the Triumph levels for all accounts. Accounts are now limited to a maximum of 5 Triumph Levels per season. Legendary accounts now receive a Triumph exp boost upon each successful extraction.

This season marks the return of The Ruins. Explore the reworked Ruins map to discover new secrets and horrors. The Ruins functions as the gateway to the Crypts and the Inferno. Experience the full delve with the introduction of the Expressman, allowing you to hoard your valuable loot as you venture deeper into the dungeons.

This season will also see the introduction of Religions and the Arena features in the coming weeks. Align yourself with one of four divine ones and prepare to seek glory in their name. Be wary of those whose beliefs and goals do not align with yours. The Arena showcases the PvP skills of brave adventurers, tracking their triumphs and feats on a competitive leaderboard.

We will continue to bring new content and improve balance throughout the season. We thank you for your support and see you in the dungeons!