What changed in DARK SOULS™ III in 2016
340 updates · 21 main milestones · Apr 15, 2016 to Dec 17, 2016
- 1 eventGentlemen's Brawl Community Eventseasonal event
A new community event where players participate in bare-fist PvP matches with specific rules.
Steam - 1 eventGentlemen's Brawl Community Eventseasonal event
Participate in a community event using the password 'brawl' in Undead Match or PvP spots with specific rules.
Steam - 50 eventsFixed area exit issue during Crystal Sage battlebug fix
Resolved an issue where the player was able to leave the area during the battle with the Crystal Sage.
SteamCrab Enemy Floating Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a crab enemy would float in the air if led to a certain location.
SteamFixed crab enemy movement pattern issuebug fixResolved an issue where the crab enemies movement patterns would change if the player repeatedly saved/loaded data near them.
SteamFixed progression issue with Friedebug fixMilestoneResolved an issue where Friede occasionally does not respawn as Blackflame Friede.
SteamBirch Woman Appearing Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a certain Birch Woman would suddenly appear directly in front of the player.
SteamCurved Swords Weight Fluctuationbug fixFixed an issue where the weight of Curved Swords fluctuated in Regulation 1.22.
SteamFixed crab enemy floating issuebug fixResolved an issue where a crab enemy would float in the air if led to a certain location.
SteamElder Prince Lorian Warping Issuebug fixFixed an issue in the Grand Archives where the Elder Prince, Lorian would warp outside of the boss area.
SteamLeaving Area During Crystal Sage Battlebug fixFixed an issue where the player was able to leave the area during the battle with the Crystal Sage.
SteamFixed consumable items restoration issuebug fixResolved an issue where consumable items were not restored after the battle ended.
SteamFixed Birch Woman appearance issuebug fixResolved an issue where a certain Birch Woman would suddenly appear directly in front of the player.
SteamFixed motion issue with left hand weaponbug fixResolved an issue where some motions which were improved in patch 1.08 did not take effect when a weapon was equipped to the left hand.
SteamSir Vilhelm Disappearing/Reappearingbug fixFixed an issue where Sir Vilhelm would disappear/reappear in certain areas.
SteamFixed character name display issuebug fixResolved an issue where the character name is not displayed when locked on to Livid Pyromancer Dunnel.
SteamLeft Hand Weapon Motion Issuebug fixFixed an issue where some motions which were improved in patch 1.08 did not take effect when a weapon was equipped to the left hand.
SteamFixed weight fluctuation of Curved Swordsbug fixResolved an issue where the weight of Curved Swords fluctuated in Regulation 1.22.
SteamCrow Quills Skill Fall Issuebug fixFixed an issue where player can fall from any height by repeatedly performing the Crow Quills skill while the Silvercat Ring is equipped.
SteamFixed crystal lizard movement issuebug fixResolved an issue where certain crystal lizards would not move until they began to attack.
SteamFixed Sir Vilhelm disappearing issuebug fixResolved an issue where Sir Vilhelm would disappear/reappear in certain areas.
SteamApplication Freeze on 6-Player Undead Matchbug fixFixed an issue where the application would freeze upon trying to load a 6-Player undead Match.
SteamFixed boss battle start issue after multiplayer sessionbug fixResolved an issue where a boss battle would start upon returning from a multiplayer session.
SteamFixed unresponsive controls in Undead Matchbug fixResolved an issue where the controls at times become unresponsive when joining a session.
SteamFixed guest entry issue in boss areabug fixResolved an issue where the guest could enter the boss area before the host.
SteamUnresponsive Controls in Undead Matchbug fixFixed an issue in the Undead Match where the controls at times become unresponsive when joining a session.
SteamFixed Sir Vilhelm trapping issuebug fixResolved an issue where Sir Vilhelm would get trapped in the rocks.
SteamBlackflame Friede Respawn Issuebug fixFixed an issue where Friede occasionally does not respawn as Blackflame Friede.
SteamCrystal Lizards Not Movingbug fixFixed an issue where certain crystal lizards would not move until they began to attack.
SteamBridge Break Issuebug fixFixed an issue where a bridge would break in the host's side, but not on the guest's side.
SteamSir Vilhelm Trapped in Rocksbug fixFixed an issue where Sir Vilhelm would get trapped in the rocks.
SteamMultiplayer Update in Painted World of Ariandelnew contentUpdated multiplayer so that guests can also fight Sir Vilhelm.
SteamInvisible Sorceries in Undead Matchbug fixFixed an issue where the player is unable to see other players' sorceries such as Homing Soulmass, Homing Crystal Soulmass, etc.
SteamCharacter Name Not Displayed on Lock-Onbug fixFixed an issue where the character name is not displayed when locked on to Livid Pyromancer Dunnel.
SteamFixed knight enemies disappearing issuebug fixResolved an issue where the knight enemies in the tower would disappear if the player repeatedly saved/loaded data in that area.
SteamFixed Gravetender Greatwolf appearance issuebug fixResolved an issue where the Gravetender Greatwolf would not appear in the battle.
SteamFixed Lorian warping issue in Grand Archivesbug fixResolved an issue in the Grand Archives where the Elder Prince, Lorian would warp outside of the boss area.
SteamConsumable Items Not Restoredbug fixFixed an issue in the Undead Match where consumable items were not restored after the battle ended.
SteamGuest Entering Boss Area Before Hostbug fixFixed an issue where the guest could enter the boss area before the host.
SteamKnight Enemies Disappearingbug fixFixed an issue where the knight enemies in the tower would disappear if the player repeatedly saved/loaded data in that area.
SteamFixed application freeze on loading 6-Player undead Matchbug fixResolved an issue where the application would freeze upon trying to load a 6-Player undead Match.
SteamFixed sin absolution issue with Siegwardbug fixResolved an issue where the player could not be absolved of sin as long as Siegward of Catarina remained in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.
SteamFixed visibility issue of other players' sorceriesbug fixResolved an issue where the player is unable to see other players' sorceries such as Homing Soulmass, Homing Crystal Soulmass, etc.
SteamSin Absolution Issue with Siegwardbug fixFixed an issue where player could not be absolved of sin as long as Siegward of Catarina remained in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley.
SteamFixed falling issue with Crow Quills skillbug fixResolved an issue where the player can fall from any height by repeatedly performing the Crow Quills skill while the Silvercat Ring is equipped.
SteamFixed bridge breaking issuebug fixResolved an issue where a bridge would break on the host's side, but not on the guest's side.
SteamBoss Battle Starting After Multiplayer Sessionbug fixFixed an issue in the Grand Archives where a boss battle would start upon returning from a multiplayer session.
SteamUpdated multiplayer in the Painted World of Ariandelnew contentGuests can now fight Sir Vilhelm.
SteamCrab Enemy Movement Patterns Changingbug fixFixed an issue where the crab enemies movement patterns would change if the player repeatedly saved/loaded data near them.
SteamGravetender Greatwolf Not Appearingbug fixFixed an issue where the Gravetender Greatwolf would not appear in the battle.
Steam - 16 eventsIncreased duration for Charcoal Pine Bundle and Gold Pine Bundlebalance changeSteamIncreased length of effect for Charcoal Pine Bundle and Gold Pine Bundlebalance changeSteamReduced attack power of Carthus Curved Sword and Follower Sabrebalance changeMilestoneSteamIncreased power of Way of White Coronabalance changeSteamIncreased power of Way of White Coronabalance changeSteamIncreased resistance to physical attacks and guard damage for Halberdsbalance changeMilestoneSteamIncreased resistance to physical attacks for Ultra Greatswords, Great Hammers, and Greataxesbalance changeMilestoneSteamFixed Faith scaling issue for Friede's Great Scythebug fixSteamIncreased resistance to physical attacks for Ultra Greatswords, Great Hammers, and Greataxesbalance changeMilestoneSteamIncreased resistance to physical attacks and guard damage for Halberdsbalance changeMilestoneSteamIncreased area of effect for Bursting Fireballbalance changeSteamIncreased area of effect for Bursting Fireballbalance changeSteamFixed Faith scaling issue for Friede's Great Scythebug fixSteamFixed bleeding damage issue with Eleonorabug fixSteamFixed bleeding damage issue with Eleonorabug fixSteamReduced attack power of Carthus Curved Sword and Follower Sabrebalance changeMilestoneSteam
- 4 eventsAshes of Ariandel Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
The first expansion of Dark Souls III is now available, featuring a new cold world, new enemies, bosses, weapons, spells, and armor.
SteamAshes of Ariandel Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe first expansion of Dark Souls III, Ashes of Ariandel, is now available, introducing a new cold world, enemies, bosses, weapons, spells, and armor.
SteamAshes of Ariandel DLC Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneAshes of Ariandel will be available on October 25th, featuring a new region, bosses, armor, weapons, magic, and multiplayer features.
SteamAshes of Ariandel DLC Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneAshes of Ariandel will be available on October 25th, featuring a new region, bosses, armor, weapons, magic, and multiplayer features.
Steam - 72 eventsIncreased durability damage buildup of pyromancy 'Acid Surge'balance changeSteamFixed bug where female characters received counter damage during certain animationsbug fixSteamImproved cast animation of miracle 'Lifehunt Scythe'gameplaySteamFixed bug where Orbeck of Vinheim could die before selling all spellsbug fixSteamFixed bug with player's lock-on target changing unexpectedlybug fixSteamFixed bug where rolling attacks on Astora's Greatsword could not be parriedbug fixSteamFixed bug with fog wall near Holy Knight Hodrick not disappearingbug fixSteamOld King's Great Hammer 'Molten Perseverence' now releases lava on both hitsgameplaySteamFixed bug with two-handing certain weapons affecting Slumbering Dragoncrest Ringbug fixSteamFixed bug where Orbeck of Vinheim could die before all spells purchasedbug fixSteamImproved attack animations for hammer category weaponsgameplaySteamFixed bug where female characters received counter damage during certain animationsbug fixSteamImproved 'Wolf Leap' weapon skill animation for Old Wolf Curved SwordgameplaySteamImproved attack animations for axe category weaponsgameplaySteamIncreased poison and toxic buildup of 'Poison Mist' and 'Toxic Mist'balance changeSteamOld King's Great Hammer 'Molten Perseverence' now releases lava on both hitsgameplaySteamImproved attack animations for fist category weaponsgameplaySteamIncreased duration of 'Warcry' weapon skillbalance changeSteamAdjusted hitbox timings for 'Leaping Slash' weapon skillbalance change
Adjusted hitbox timings of the claw category weapon skill.
SteamIncreased effectiveness of sorcery 'Pestilent Mercury'balance changeSteamImproved 'Darkdrift' weapon skill animation for DarkdriftgameplaySteamImproved 'Shield Splitter' weapon skill animation for Mail Breaker and Irithyll RapiergameplaySteamImproved attack animations for axe category weaponsgameplaySteamFixed bug with Darkmoon Knights leaderboard displaying incorrect statisticsbug fixSteamFixed bug with dash attacks using Onikiri and Ubadachi not dealing thrust damagebug fixSteamIncreased duration of 'Warcry' weapon skillbalance changeSteamAdjusted hitbox timings for 'Onislayer' weapon skillbalance changeAdjusted hitbox timings for Onikiri and Ubadachi.
SteamIncreased durability damage buildup of 'Acid Surge'balance changeSteamFixed bug preventing dash attacks with Farron Greatswordbug fixSteamIncreased effectiveness of sorcery 'Pestilent Mercury'balance changeSteamFixed bug with Hornet Ring not working for claw category weaponsbug fixSteamAddressed other game balance issues and fixed other flawschangesSteamImproved 'Blind Spot' weapon skill animation for Corvian Greatknife and Handmaiden's DaggergameplaySteamImproved 'Wrath of the Gods' weapon skill animation for Wornir's Holy SwordgameplaySteamFixed bug with whip strong attacks not dealing additional damagebug fixSteamAdjusted poise values for heavier weapons and armorbalance changePoise is now more effective for heavier weapons and armor.
SteamFixed bug where Patches and Greirat would not return after stealingbug fixSteamFixed bug where Patches and Greirat would never return after stealingbug fixSteamAdjusted poise values for heavier weapons and armorbalance changePoise is now more effective for heavier weapons and armor.
SteamFixed bug with strong attacks using Lothric Knight Sword not dealing thrust damagebug fixSteamImproved 'Wrath of the Gods' weapon skill animation for Wornir's Holy SwordgameplaySteamImproved 'Wolf Leap' weapon skill animation for Old Wolf Curved SwordgameplaySteamImproved 'Neck Swipe' weapon skill animation for scythe category weaponsgameplaySteamImproved attack animations for greatsword category weaponsgameplaySteamAdjusted hitbox timings for 'Leaping Slash' weapon skillbalance changeAdjusted hitbox timings of the claw category weapon skill.
SteamReduced effectiveness of rolling attack animations on Gotthard Twinswordsbalance changeSteamFixed bug with Pickaxe consuming stamina multiple times per strong attackbug fixSteamImproved attack animations for hammer category weaponsgameplaySteamIncreased poison and toxic buildup of pyromancies 'Poison Mist' and 'Toxic Mist'balance changeSteamFixed bug where strong attacks using Lothric Knight Sword were not dealing thrust damagebug fixSteamImproved 'Darkdrift' weapon skill animation for DarkdriftgameplaySteamReduced effectiveness of rolling attack animations on Gotthard Twinswords while dual wieldingbalance changeSteamFixed bug with Hornet Ring not working for claw category weaponsbug fixSteamFixed bug where rolling attacks on Astora's Greatsword could not be parriedbug fixSteamFixed bug where dash attacks could not be performed using Farron Greatswordbug fixSteamFixed bug with Vordt's Great Hammer or Irithyll Straight Sword causing enchantments to disappearbug fixSteamFixed bug with Pickaxe strong attacks consuming stamina multiple timesbug fixSteamFixed bug with whips not dealing additional damage on strong attacksbug fixSteamFixed bug with fog wall near Holy Knight Hodrick not disappearingbug fixSteamImproved cast animation of miracle 'Lifehunt Scythe'gameplaySteamFixed bug where dash attacks using Onikiri and Ubadachi were not dealing thrust damagebug fixSteamImproved 'Blind Spot' weapon skill animation for Corvian Greatknife and Handmaiden's DaggergameplaySteamFixed bug with Vordt's Great Hammer or Irithyll Straight Sword causing enchantments to disappearbug fixSteamImproved 'Neck Swipe' weapon skill animation for scythe category weaponsgameplaySteamAdjusted hitbox timings for 'Onislayer' weapon skillbalance changeAdjusted hitbox timings for Onikiri and Ubadachi.
SteamImproved attack animations for fist category weaponsgameplaySteamFixed bug with two-handing certain weapons affecting stealth effect of Slumbering Dragoncrest Ringbug fixSteamAddressed other game balance issues and fixed other flawschangesSteamFixed bug with Darkmoon Knights leaderboard displaying incorrect statisticsbug fixSteamFixed bug with player's lock-on target changing unexpectedlybug fixSteamImproved attack animations for greatsword category weaponsgameplaySteamImproved 'Shield Splitter' weapon skill animation for Mail Breaker and Irithyll RapiergameplaySteam - 16 eventsRemoved parry ability for specific skillsbalance change
Removed the ability to parry when using the skills Blind Spot and Dancer’s Grace.
SteamIncreased Hammer skill length for Perseverancebalance changeThe length of the Hammer skill, Perseverance (reduce damage when activated), has been increased.
SteamFixed sound effects bug with Lightning Spearsbug fixFixed a bug where sound effects did not play properly when using Lightning Spears in quick succession.
SteamRemoved parry ability for specific skillsbalance changeRemoved the ability to parry when using the skills Blind Spot (Corvian Greatknife, Handmaid’s dagger) and Dancer’s Grace (Dancer’s Enchanted Swords).
SteamAdjusted movement cancel timing for medium shieldsbalance changeDelayed the movement cancel timing of certain medium shields upon guard break.
SteamAdjusted attack cancel timing for left-hand rapiersbalance changeThe attack cancel timing for rapiers equipped in the left hand has been adjusted.
SteamAdjusted attack cancel timing for left-hand rapiersbalance changeThe attack cancel timing for rapiers equipped in the left hand has been adjusted.
SteamIncreased Hammer skill length for Perseverancebalance changeThe length of the Hammer skill, Perseverance (reduce damage when activated), has been increased.
SteamAdjusted shield penetration propertiesbalance changeAdjusted the shield penetration properties of Harpe, Shotel, Crescent Moon Sword, Carthus Shotel, Man Serpent Hatchet and Darkdrift.
SteamFixed sound effects bug with Lightning Spearsbug fixFixed a bug where sound effects did not play properly when using Lightning Spears in quick succession.
SteamAdjusted movement cancel timing for medium shieldsbalance changeDelayed the movement cancel timing of certain medium shields upon guard break.
SteamAdjusted shield penetration propertiesbalance changeAdjusted the shield penetration properties of several weapons including Harpe and Shotel.
Steam - 4 eventsServer maintenance for patch deploymentnetwork
Online play will be unavailable during the server maintenance for patch 1.06.
SteamServer Maintenance for Patch DeploymentnetworkOnline play will be unavailable during the server maintenance for patch 1.06.
SteamFix for floating issue with Denial miraclebug fixCorrected an issue allowing players to float in the air by using the miracle Denial.
SteamFix for Denial Miracle Floating Issuebug fixCorrected an issue allowing players to float in the air by using the miracle Denial.
Steam - 46 eventsLightning Stake now requires 1 attunement slotbalance changeSteamIncreased attack power of Divine Pillars of Lightbalance changeSteamIncreased attack power of Divine Pillars of Lightbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for all Skills that enchant a weaponbalance changeSteamAddressed other game balance issues and fixed other flawsbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for all Skills that enchant a weaponbalance changeSteamAddressed other game balance issues and fixed other flawsbalance changeSteamReduced weight of Demon’s Fistbalance changeSteamAdded intelligence scaling to Crescent Moon Swordbalance change
Adjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamLightning Stake now requires 1 attunement slotbalance changeSteamAdded shield-piercing properties to all shield-piercing weaponsbalance changeApplied to regular attacks.
SteamReduced scaling effects of Anri’s Straight Swordbalance changeSteamReduced weapon efficiency for Dark Swordbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for Magic Barrier/Great Magic Barrierbalance changeSteamIncreased FP damage effects of Yorshka’s Spearbalance changeSteamReduced scaling effects for Anri’s Straight Swordbalance changeSteamIncreased intelligence scaling of Heysel’s Pickbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Morne’s Great Hammerbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamReduced stamina consumption for White Dragon Breathbalance changeSteamIncreased distance effect of Obscuring Ringbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for all Bug Pellet itemsbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for Magic Barrier/Great Magic Barrierbalance changeSteamAdjusted tracking of Black Serpentbalance changeSteamIncreased critical attack power for all Dagger weaponsbalance changeSteamAdjusted tracking of Black Serpentbalance changeSteamIncreased critical attack power for all Dagger weaponsbalance changeSteamAdjusted efficiency of Hornet Ringbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Morne’s Great Hammerbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamAdjusted efficiency of Hornet Ringbalance changeSteamExtended length of effect for all Bug Pellet itemsbalance changeSteamIncreased intelligence scaling for Heysel’s Pickbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Wolnir’s Holy Swordbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamReduced weight of Demon’s Fistbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Lothric’s Holy Swordbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamReduced sorcery-strengthening properties of Scholar’s Candlestickbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Lothric’s Holy Swordbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamIncreased FP damage effects for Yorshka’s Spearbalance changeSteamIncreased attack power of Greatsword of Judgementbalance changeSteamAdded faith scaling to Wolnir’s Holy Swordbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
SteamReduced sorcery-strengthening properties of Scholar’s Candlestickbalance changeSteamAdded shield-piercing properties to all shield-piercing weaponsbalance changeApplicable to regular attacks.
SteamIncreased distance effect of Obscuring Ringbalance changeSteamIncreased attack power of Greatsword of Judgementbalance changeSteamReduced weapon efficiency of Dark Swordbalance changeSteamReduced stamina consumption of White Dragon Breathbalance changeSteamAdded intelligence scaling to Crescent Moon Swordbalance changeAdjusted weapon efficiency accordingly.
Steam - 54 eventsRapier weapons adjustmentbalance change
Adjusted stamina consumption and attack cancel parameters for rapier weapons.
SteamSpell animation sync fixbug fixFixed a spell animation and effect not synching up when using the magic repetitively.
SteamDark Phantom map issue fixnetworkDuring online multiplayer: A dark phantom can no longer be forcibly brought back in some maps.
SteamCasting speed and stamina consumption adjustmentsbalance changeAdjusted casting speed, stamina consumption, cancel timing of some Spells.
SteamFixed Skill change with White Hair Talismanbug fixFixed a Skill being changed based on a right hand weapon when equipping White Hair Talisman on the left hand while holding the Sacred Flame with both hands.
SteamTrophies unlock fixbug fixTrophies will now unlock correctly even if the required item is sent directly to the storage.
SteamSpell casting adjustmentsbalance changeAdjusted casting speed, stamina consumption, cancel timing of some Spells.
SteamRinfinger Leonhard quest start issue resolvedbug fixThe Rinfinger Leonhard quest will now start properly after the removal of the restriction on the maximum number of Pale Tongues that can be offered to Rosaria, Mother of Rebirth.
SteamBoss battle motion fixnetworkDuring online multiplayer: When the player is summoned during a boss battle, the boss will no longer become motionless even after the player is back to his/her world.
SteamHelm equipping issue fixbug fixIt will no longer be possible to equip a helm when using a Wax Pool after using the Dragon Head Stone.
SteamCurved swords attack cancel parameters adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the attack cancel parameters of some curved swords attacks.
SteamWashing pole weapon attack collision adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the attack collision for the washing pole weapon.
SteamWashing pole weapon collision adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the attack collision for the washing pole weapon.
SteamFarron Hail and Busting Fireball parameters adjustedbalance changeAdjusted parameters of Farron Hail and Busting Fireball.
SteamFixed HP drain of Symbol of Avaricebug fixFixed the HP drain damage of Symbol of Avarice when resting near bonfire.
SteamSymbol of Avarice HP drain fixbug fixFixed the HP drain damage of Symbol of Avarice when resting near bonfire.
SteamScythe penetration issue fixedbug fixFixed the scythe not penetrating shields at close distances.
SteamFixed Skill change with White Hair Talismanbug fixFixed a Skill being changed based on a right hand weapon when equipping White Hair Talisman on the left hand while holding the Sacred Flame with both hands.
SteamFist and claw weapons attack power adjustedbalance changeAdjusted the attack power and skills of fist and claw weapons.
SteamIncreased maximum arrows/bolts capacitybalance changeIncreased the number of arrows/bolts that can be possessed.
SteamFarron Hail and Busting Fireball parameters adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted parameters of Farron Hail and Busting Fireball.
SteamRinfinger Leonhard quest fixbug fixThe Rinfinger Leonhard quest will now start properly after the removal of the restriction on the maximum number of Pale Tongues that can be offered to Rosaria, Mother of Rebirth.
SteamFixed freeze in Archdragon Peakbug fixFixed the freeze when jumping into the fog after ringing the bell.
SteamFixed freeze in Archdragon Peak fogbug fixFixed the freeze when jumping into the fog after ringing the bell.
SteamBoss motion issue during multiplayer fixednetworkDuring online multiplayer: When the player is summoned during a boss battle, the boss will no longer become motionless even after the player is back to his/her world.
SteamFP availability issue fixbug fixFixed issue where skills could be performed even when a certain amount of FP was not available.
SteamIncreased arrows/bolts capacitybalance changeIncreased the number of arrows/bolts that can be possessed.
SteamHorsehoof Ring adjustmentbalance changeThe Horsehoof Ring will no longer affect other attacks besides its initial effect on kicks.
SteamStatus effects display fixui uxThe status effects below the stamina gauge will no longer be hidden when opening the top menu with HUD display set to auto.
SteamCurved swords attack cancel adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the attack cancel parameters of some curved swords attacks.
SteamStatus effects display issue fixedui uxThe status effects below the stamina gauge will no longer be hidden when opening the top menu with HUD display set to auto.
SteamHelm equipping issue with Wax Pool fixedbug fixIt will no longer be possible to equip a helm when using a Wax Pool after using the Dragon Head Stone.
SteamRapier weapons stamina consumption adjustedbalance changeAdjusted stamina consumption and attack cancel parameters for rapier weapons.
SteamFist and claw weapons adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the attack power and skills of fist and claw weapons.
SteamTrophies unlock correctly from storagebug fixTrophies will now unlock correctly even if the required item is sent directly to the storage.
SteamHorsehoof Ring effect adjustedbalance changeThe Horsehoof Ring will no longer affect other attacks besides its initial effect on kicks.
SteamVoice chat icon visibility improvedui uxThe voice chat icon will now remain visible when the HUD display is set to 'Auto.'
SteamSkills can no longer be performed without FPbug fixFixed issue where skills could be performed even when a certain amount of FP was not available.
SteamScythe shield penetration fixbug fixFixed the scythe not penetrating shields at close distances.
SteamNPC collision fixbug fixFixed when summoning the white phantom NPC under a certain circumstance, the character's collision will properly function nullifying all enemy attacks.
SteamStrength level display fixbug fixFixed the display of strength level shown in the equipment menu when using two-handed weapon.
SteamStrength level display issue fixedbug fixFixed the display of strength level shown in the equipment menu when using two-handed weapon.
SteamSpell animation sync issue fixedbug fixFixed a spell animation and effect not synching up when using the magic repetitively.
SteamDark phantom forced return issue fixednetworkDuring online multiplayer: A dark phantom can no longer be forcibly brought back in some maps.
SteamVoice chat icon visibility fixui uxThe voice chat icon will now remain visible when the HUD display is set to 'Auto.'
SteamHost separation issue during invasion fixednetworkDuring online multiplayer: During the invasion of a Dark Phantom, the host will no longer be separated from his area.
SteamNPC collision issue fixedbug fixFixed when summoning the white phantom NPC under a certain circumstance, the character's collision will properly function nullifying all enemy attacks.
SteamDark Phantom invasion fixnetworkDuring online multiplayer: During the invasion of a Dark Phantom, the host will no longer be separated from his area.
Steam - 16 eventsAdjusted FP Consumption for Magic Spellsbalance change
Adjusted the consuming FP of the Magic Spell Category.
SteamAdjusted Weapon Efficiencybalance changeAdjusted the efficiency of Dragon Slayer’s Axe, Crescent Axe, Dark Drift, Washing Pole, and Moonlight Great Sword.
SteamAdjusted FP Consumption of Magic Spellsbalance changeAdjusted the consuming FP of the Magic Spell Category.
SteamFixed Shield Penetration Rate for Scythesbug fixFixed the shield penetration rate of some attacks in the scythe category.
SteamAdjusted Weapon Efficiencybalance changeAdjusted the efficiency of Dragon Slayer’s Axe, Crescent Axe, Dark Drift, Washing Pole, and Moonlight Great Sword.
SteamImproved Covenant Matchingbalance changeImproved the matching of the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels covenants.
SteamAdjusted Great Shield Efficiencybalance changeAdjusted the efficiency of the Great shield category.
SteamAdjusted Great Shield Efficiencybalance changeAdjusted the efficiency of the Great shield category.
SteamImproved Covenant Matchingbalance changeImproved the matching of the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels covenants.
SteamFixed Shield Penetration Rate for Scythesbug fixFixed the shield penetration rate of some attacks in the scythe category.
Steam - 6 eventsFix for unintended Dragon Body Status changenetwork
Resolved an issue where players were being changed to full Dragon Body Status without consent.
SteamFix for immediate world teleportation in online modenetworkResolved an issue where players were being sent immediately to their world.
SteamFix for teleportation to Firelink ShrinenetworkResolved an issue where players were being sent to the Firelink Shrine unexpectedly.
SteamFix for teleportation to Firelink Shrine in online modenetworkResolved an issue where players were being sent to the Firelink Shrine unexpectedly.
SteamFix for unintended Dragon Body Status changenetworkResolved an issue where players were being changed to full Dragon Body Status without intent.
SteamFix for immediate world teleportation in online modenetworkResolved an issue where players were being sent immediately to their world.
Steam - 6 eventsAdjusted Matching Level for Blade of the Darkmoon and Blue Sentinelsbalance change
The range of the matching level for the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels has been adjusted.
SteamAdjusted Efficiency of Daggers, Twinsword, and Magicbalance changeThe efficiency of Daggers, Twinsword, and Magic categories has been adjusted.
SteamAdjusted Efficiency of Daggers, Twinsword, and Magicbalance changeThe efficiency of Daggers, Twinsword, and Magic categories has been adjusted.
SteamGeneral Game Balance Improvements and Bug Fixesbug fixOther game balance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
SteamAdjusted Matching Level for Blade of the Darkmoon and Blue Sentinelsbalance changeThe range of the matching level for the Blade of the Darkmoon and the Blue Sentinels has been adjusted.
SteamGeneral Game Balance Improvements and Bug Fixesbug fixOther game balance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.
Steam - 32 eventsAdjustments to game balancebalance changeSteamFixed various crash issuesbug fixMilestone
Other issues causing crashes and returning to the title screen have been fixed.
SteamSiegward of Catarina rescue fixedbug fixSiegward of Catarina will now be able to properly rescue Greirat once conditions are met.
SteamEased conditions to obtain Rosaria’s FingergameplayConditions to get Rosaria’s Finger is eased.
SteamItems, bonfire, and Quit Game option active when disconnecting onlinebug fixSteamKnight Slayer Tsorig gestures fixedbug fixKnight Slayer Tsorig will no longer gesture unintendedly.
SteamFixed crash during multiplayer disconnectbug fixMilestoneIf the game disconnects during a multiplayer session, it will no longer crash and return to the title screen.
SteamVoice chat icon displayed properly under covenant panelui uxSteamEased conditions to obtain Rosaria’s FingergameplaySteamCrystal Sage re-appears after warpingbug fixSteamMax HP ring stats now reflected correctly in equipment screenbug fixSteamGeneral balance adjustmentsbalance changeAdjustments of the balance of game, improvements of performance and various bug fixes have been made.
SteamCrystal Sage re-appearance fixedbug fixThe Crystal Sage will appropriately re-appear even after he has warped.
SteamVarious bug fixes implementedbug fixSteamFixed item collection during multiplayerbug fixItem collection during multiplayer while accessing NPC and Covenant Alter is now working as intended.
SteamItems and options active when disconnectingbug fixItems, bonfire and the “Quit Game” option are now appropriately active even when disconnecting online.
SteamKnight Slayer Tsorig no longer gestures unintentionallybug fixSteamSiegward of Catarina can now rescue Greirat properlybug fixSteamGame no longer crashes and returns to title screen on multiplayer disconnectbug fixMilestoneSteamPlayers not teleported to Untended Grave if not visitedgameplaySteamVoice chat icon display fixedui uxThe voice chat icon will now be displayed properly under the covenant panel.
SteamFixed item collection during multiplayer with NPC and Covenant Alterbug fixSteamImprovements to game performanceperformanceSteamFixed various issues causing crashes and title screen returnsbug fixMilestoneSteamEased conditions for optional eventsgameplaySteamKicks cannot be parriedgameplaySteamDragonslayer Armour won't die prematurelybug fixThe Dragonslayer Armour won’t die before the battle.
SteamPrevented teleportation to Untended GravegameplayIf they haven’t visited the Untended Grave, players will not be teleported there.
SteamDragonslayer Armour won't die before battlebug fixSteamMax HP ring effect displayed correctlybug fixIf the player is equipped with a ring that increases Max HP, stats will now be properly reflected when opening the equipment screen.
Steam - 12 eventsGeneral balance adjustments and bug fixeschangesSteamGeneral balance adjustments and bug fixeschangesSteamBattle performance adjustment for Winged Knight Twinaxesbalance changeSteamPerformance adjustment for Soul’s Greatsword and Farron Flashswordbalance changeSteamFix for item usage issue in specific locations after clearing the gamebug fixMilestone
Resolved issue where multiple items become impossible to use at Road of Sacrifices, Farron Keep, Cathedral of the Deep after clearing the game.
SteamBattle performance adjustment for Dancer’s Enchanted Sword and Winged Knight Twinaxesbalance changeSteamFix for item usage issue at specific locations after clearing the gamebug fixMilestoneResolved issue where multiple items become impossible to use at Road of Sacrifices, Farron Keep, Cathedral of the Deep after clearing the game.
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