What changed in Hero Siege in 2018
396 updates · 27 main milestones · Jan 8, 2018 to Dec 29, 2018
- 12 eventsMajor buffs on weaker classesbalance changeMilestone
Significant improvements made to various classes to enhance their performance.
SteamFixed Plague Doctor store issuebug fixPlague Doctor no longer shows 'Owned' in the store if you own Marauder.
SteamMarauder Heavy ball damage increasebalance changeIncreased Heavy ball + damage% from 10% to 12.5% per talent point.
SteamPlague Doctor Leeches damage adjustmentbalance changeLeeches now inflict (own damage) * (50% of dot amount) instead of 1% * dot amount.
SteamFixed STEAM HUD not saving in the shopbug fixSteamWhite Mage Chain Lightning damage scaling increasebalance changeIncreased Chain Lightning damage scaling per talent point from 0.1 to 0.165.
SteamFixed bosses dropping into chasmsbug fixSteamFixed Demon Slayer minions spawning during pausebug fixSteamShaman Elemental Blast damage scaling increasebalance changeIncreased Elemental Blast damage scaling per talent point from 0.115 to 0.165.
Steam - 26 eventsTalent Screen Overhaului ux
The Talent Screen has been re-made to show all relevant information, including relic damage, MS, and AS boosts.
SteamPlague Doctor Class Releasednew contentMilestoneThe Plague Doctor class is now available for players.
SteamFixed Hololo Casting After Deathbug fixSteamNew Indication System for Spellsui uxA new indication system shows enemies impacted by spells when talent button is pressed.
SteamAnkh Obtainability Changedbalance changeAnkh is now only obtainable in either Destruction or Toxic difficulty.
SteamIncreased Melee Damage Mitigationbalance changeMelee damage mitigation increased from 32.5% to 37.5%.
SteamPirate Class ReworkgameplayRe-worked pirate sound effects, art for the Parrot, sprite, and animations. Added knockback to Anchor.
SteamMelee HP Scaling Increasedbalance changeMelee HP Scaling increased from 2.15 to 3.25 HP per Stamina point.
SteamFixed Various Relicsbug fixFixed Razorwire, Ogre Club, Hellscream Axe, Blazing Boots, and some relics not loading properly.
SteamRune Screen Navigation Improvedui uxSteamFixed Crash with Minionbug fixSteamFixed Relic Stats Not Updating in Multiplayerbug fixSteamFixed Resume/Options/Exit While Scrolling Relicsbug fixSteamFixed Relic Effects Not Disappearing After Deathbug fixFixed some relic effects not disappearing after death like 2X.
SteamNomad Class Damage Scaling IncreasedgameplayIncreased damage scaling on Vanish and improved visuals.
SteamFixed Player Kicked from Gamesbug fixFixed a problem which caused players to be kicked out of games when someone joins or changing zone.
SteamFixed Double Relic Spawnsbug fixSteamFixed Crypt/Dungeon Pentagrams Flashingbug fixSteamMarksman Class FixesgameplayFixed Marksman Landing Power synergy damage and increased Colossal Arrow damage by 115%.
SteamMarauder Chain Trap IncreasegameplayIncreased Chain Trap and Madness Control Hook amount from 10 to 15.
SteamIncreased Chance of Mythic Turning into Satanicbalance changeChance of mythic turning into satanic increased from 8% to 16%. Removed the scaling with player amount.
Steam - 1 eventPlague Doctor Class Releasenew contentMilestone
New class 'Plague Doctor' will be available on December 14, 2018, for $4.99 with a 15% launch discount.
Steam - 44 eventsSlightly nerfed Blood Demons damagebalance changeSteamFixed Odin's Sword burning damagebug fixSteamRemoved 1-shot mechanics from Toxic bossesbalance changeSteamBuffed Marksman Landing Power Synergybalance changeSteamRe-worked duck relicbalance changeSteamFixed Cactus damagebug fixSteamFixed Teleport effects and Maryos pipebug fix
No longer goes out of bounds and added a nice effect
SteamImproved inventory artvisualsSteamFixed Hellscream Axe's burning damagebug fixSteamAdded exit timer to WormholesgameplaySteamFixed Annie not pulling all playersbug fixSteamFixed players picking up host's rubiesbug fixSteamFixed Book of Belialbug fixSteamNerfed Chaos Orb and Shade of Death relic rangebalance changeSteamAll Poison sources now stackgameplaySteamLantern relic now heals 10% of MAX HPbalance changeSteamPlayer and relic projectiles now self-destructgameplayWhen in contact with a wall or collision object
SteamLowered Blood Demon's lifespanbalance changeNow they collide with collision objects and destroy
SteamFixed Razer Headphones damagebug fixSteamPirate kneecap chance and slow adjustedbalance changeChance set to 16, slow to 4 seconds, added damage
SteamFixed Devil Skull relic damagebug fixSteamFixed Razorwire's dot damagebug fixSteamAdded new sound acting for PaladinaudioSteamImproved hat graphics in the shopvisualsSteam - 1 eventAnti-Cheat Hotfix Appliedbug fix
Fixed an issue where a check was not added to the anti-cheat system, resulting in unbanning of 'Cheat Code A'.
Steam - 35 eventsFixed Eye boss behaviorbug fix
Smaller Eye boss Eye will instantly destroy now if the other one exists.
SteamIncreased enemy rarity HP and EXP Scalingbalance changeSteamFixed Butchers knife and frostmourne damagebalance changeSteamFixed Exploding Bullets and Pillage on clientbug fixFixed Exploding Bullets + Pillage on client.
SteamCorrected Marauder's Heavy ball damagegameplayCorrected Marauder's Heavy ball to do the damage its tooltip tells.
SteamSpecial Enchanted enemies line of sight restrictionbalance changeSpecial Enchanted enemies can no longer use their 'Enchant' if the player is not in line of sight.
SteamFungus Monster projectiles create acidbalance changeFungus Monster projectiles now create acid.
SteamBig Bo-oM stun duration and damage adjustmentbalance changeBig Bo-oM now stuns for 2 seconds and its pieces/shreds deal half of its damage upon death and cause a 1 second stun.
SteamImproved Frost Skeleton Whirlwind abilitybalance changeSteamImproved Maggot spit and projectilesgraphicsImproved Maggot spit and projectiles to be more clean.
SteamFixed Anubis lightning balls missingbug fixSteamUpdated Korean and Japanese translationslocalizationSteamMassive performance increaseperformanceMilestoneSteamMarauders 4th spell cooldown loweredbalance changeSteamImproved Player ProfilesgraphicsSteamRe-made Anubis art and made boss staticgraphicsSteamFixed Talent 3 level requirement displaybug fixSteamImproved atmosphere in specific zonesgraphicsImproved Atmosphere in ACT 2 Zone 4, ACT 7 Zone 1 & 2.
SteamImproved Spike Trap and Big Bo-oM collisiongameplayImproved Spike Trap and Big Bo-oM Collisioning, now drops rapidly when met with an enemy.
SteamFixed host losing relics when client diesbug fixSteamFixed Waller Walls going out of boundsbug fixFixed Waller Walls going out of bounds some times.
SteamIncreased Random Scatter proc chance and damage scalingbalance changeIncreased Random Scatter proc chance from 38 to 42% and damage scaling by 1% per talent point.
SteamImproved Marauder's Grapple collisiongameplayImproved collision on Grapple so that it won't get stuck in objects.
SteamRestored regular music after boss killaudioAfter boss kill, the zones regular music starts playing again.
SteamDragon enemies shooting behavior adjustedbalance changeDragon enemies now shoot a bit differently.
SteamFixed tiles cracking and flickeringbug fixFixed tiles cracking and causing flickering in the terrain.
Steam - 21 eventsFixed Quest Giver and Item Boundsbug fix
Fixed quest givers and quest items going out of bounds.
SteamIntroduction of Crafting Systemnew contentMilestoneAdded a crafting system allowing players to disenchant items and craft new legendaries, mythics, and satanics.
SteamNerf to Manacalypse Scalingbalance changeManacalypse late scaling nerfed and energy synergy removed.
SteamAdded Death Animation to EnemiesvisualsAdded death animation to Skeleton Mages and Corrupted Dolls.
SteamFixed Map Generation Issuesbug fixFixed map generation making 'islands' where players can't access.
SteamNerf to Blood Surge Scalingbalance changeBlood Surge late scaling and tick rate have been nerfed.
SteamImproved Merchant UIui uxImproved Merchant UI with animated coins and added sounds for navigation.
SteamMystery Chests Purchase Updatequality of lifeMystery Chests can now be bought pre 150 and will provide items with ilevel relative to your hero's level.
SteamImproved Projectile Collisionquality of lifeImproved projectile collision with walls, allowing attacks with back against the wall.
SteamImproved Areas and EffectsvisualsImproved areas, pentagram, and added slight glimmer effect to Legendary items and up.
Steam - 41 eventsBuffed XP Gain in Levels 1-150balance change
Slightly increased XP gain in levels 1-150 and wormhole.
SteamFixed Loot Disappearing in Townbug fixFixed an issue where loot would disappear in town when dropped.
SteamRe-worked Bushes, Urns, and BoxesvisualsSteamAdded More Ingame Optionsquality of lifeSteamFixed Knockback Issuesbug fixSteamLock Blocks Behavior ChangedgameplayLock Blocks no longer consume a key if the player has flying ability.
SteamFixed WH Timer Desync with Clientbug fixFixed an issue where the WH timer would desync with the client.
SteamFixed Rune Filterbug fixSteamFixed Potion Re-Rollingbug fixSteamNerfed Manacalypse for Demonspawnbalance changeNerfed Manacalypse from 0.075 per talent multiplier to 0.0525.
SteamAdded Death Animations for Various EnemiesvisualsAdded death animations for Zombie, Goblin, Mummy, and Damned Legion.
SteamIncreased Enemy HP and Damage Scalingbalance changeIncreased enemy HP and damage scaling slightly in levels 1-150.
SteamIncreased Stone Skin Duration for Vikingbalance changeIncreased the duration of Stone Skin for Viking to 5 seconds.
SteamFixed Loot Pickup in Townbug fixFixed issues with picking up loot in town including gold, crystals, and potions.
SteamFixed Enemy Mortarbug fixSteamPrevented Loot Dropping While Ported to Townbug fixMade it impossible to drop runes and loot while a player is ported to town.
SteamFixed Other Players Collecting Lootbug fixFixed an issue where other players could collect rubies and coins for you.
SteamAdded Samurai Skeleton Attack AnimationsvisualsSteamRedneck Roughness Shield Scalingbalance changeThe Redneck Roughness shield now scales with talent points.
SteamUI Improvements for Mobileui uxSignificant UI improvements for mobile devices, including clearer text and no overlapping in inventory.
SteamFixed Wormhole Assets Going Out of Boundsbug fixSteamImproved Mortar VisualsvisualsSteamFixed Ankh Behavior in Multiplayerbug fixSteamFixed Moonshine Madness for Redneckbug fixImproved how Moonshine Madness works and added an effect when active.
SteamFixed Chest Armor Dodge Percentagebug fixFixed an issue where the dodge percentage of chest armor would change unexpectedly.
SteamFixed Agility for Marksmanbug fixRe-worked how Agility is calculated and affected, now gives an effect when active.
SteamImproved Oxygen Meter in Water Levelsui uxSteamIncreased Enemy HP Scaling in Wormholesbalance changeIncreased enemy HP scaling slightly in wormholes.
SteamDecreased Stone Skin Proc Chance for Vikingbalance changeDecreased the proc chance of Stone Skin for Viking from 20% to 17%.
SteamAdded New Batch of Pre-set Assetsnew contentSteamFixed Stone Skin Ability for Vikingbug fixSteamFixed Boss Dungeon Loading Issuesbug fixFixed issues with loading enemies in the boss dungeon if the player visited town in the last map.
SteamImproved Auto-Tiling in MapsworldAuto-tiling in maps has been improved to prevent weird generations.
SteamImproved Attribute Point Drawingquality of lifeThe drawing of attribute points has been improved.
SteamDecreased Enemy Damage Scaling in Wormholesbalance changeDecreased enemy damage scaling slightly in wormholes.
SteamDrops Avoid Portal and Each OthergameplayItems dropped in the game now avoid colliding with portals and each other.
SteamAS Rune Displays Individual Attack Speedui uxThe AS Rune now shows the player's attack speed individually.
Steam - 30 eventsLowered Fire Totem Damage Scaling for Shamanbalance changeSteamFixed Small Enemies Issuesbug fixSteamMore Readable Font Implementedbug fixSteamMarksman Arrow Rampage Hits Only Visible Enemiesbalance changeSteamImproved Ingame Dungeon Shopquality of lifeSteamFixed Thunderstorm Cast Range on Enemiesbug fixSteamDemon Slayer Dash Synergy Chancebalance change
Synergy for dash now has a 10% chance to happen per dash impact.
SteamRe-worked Crypts Graphics and Added EnemiesvisualsSteamImproved Rune Screen GraphicsvisualsSteamAct Zones Persistence with Town PortalgameplayMilestoneAct Zones now remain as they are when you leave with town portal. Enemies, items, loot will not re-spawn.
SteamFixed Parasectoid Boss in Wormholebug fixSteamWormhole Key Drop Rate Adjustedbalance changeWormhole key drop rate from all bosses set to 26%.
SteamCorrected Rune Upgrade Chancesbalance changeSteamNerfed Magnet Relicbalance changeMilestoneMagnet now only increases range slightly; drops won't come behind walls and over chasms.
SteamLowered Bullet Hell Damage Scaling for Demon Slayerbalance changeSteamRemoved 100% WH Key Drop Rate for Sheep King and Uber Damienbalance changeSteamRedbeck Beartrap, Marksman Landmine and Pirate X Mark are Now Throwable AbilitiesgameplaySteamLowered Boss Piece Sell Pricebalance changeBoss piece sell price reduced to 125 gold from 5000 gold.
SteamGoH Runes Stacking Limitbalance changeGoH Runes can't be stacked on 1 talent; only 1 rune will give the stats.
SteamLowered Arrow Rampage Damage Scaling for Marksmanbalance changeDamage scaling lowered per talent point.
SteamFixed Bo Rune Damage Return Issuebug fixBo rune damage return from basic monster attacks didn't work before.
Steam - 14 eventsComplete Balance Overhaulbalance changeMilestone
All numbers have been reduced for better game balance, fixing oneshotting mechanics.
SteamEnemy Scaling Adjustmentsbalance changeEnemy scaling adjustments made for better challenge and balance.
SteamClass-Specific Buffs and Nerfsbalance changeBuffs and nerfs applied to various classes for better balance.
SteamImproved Networking EnginenetworkMilestoneThe game now plays smoother with reduced twitching/glitching for players.
SteamWormhole Changesnew contentWormholes can now only be upgraded +1 at a time, with new themes and aesthetics added.
SteamFixed Various Class Abilitiesbug fixNumerous class abilities have been fixed for proper functionality.
SteamFixed Networking Issuesbug fixVarious networking issues have been fixed to improve online play.
SteamImproved UI and Menu Graphicsui uxUI and menu graphics have been improved for better visibility.
Steam - 18 eventsFixed Various Class Abilitiesbug fixMilestone
Numerous class abilities fixed for proper functionality.
SteamEnemy Scaling Adjustmentsbalance changeEnemy scaling out of wormhole/toxic per player decreased.
SteamNetworking Performance ImprovementsperformanceMilestoneOverall networking improvements for smoother gameplay.
SteamFixed Networking Issuesbug fixMilestoneImproved smoother player/client movement and fixed potential client/server crash issue.
SteamHP and Mana Regeneration Changesbalance changeHP and Mana outside and inside combat now have different regeneration rates.
SteamViking Charge Improvementsbalance changeViking's charge now hits more enemies and has better effects.
SteamFixed Loot and Relic Issuesbug fixMilestoneCorrected relic descriptions and fixed issues with items showing up without names.
SteamNecromancer Minion Adjustmentsbalance changeNerfed necro minion movement speed and adjusted synergy on all summons.
SteamImproved UI and Menu Graphicsquality of lifeVarious improvements made to UI and menu graphics for better visibility.
SteamStats Overhaul for Players and Enemiesbalance changeMilestonePlayers and Enemies now start from very small numbers.
Steam - 17 eventsBasic Minion Damage Fixedbug fixSteamWormhole Clearing Rewards Increasedgameplay
Clearing a wormhole fast rewards you with up to 5 additional item drops and more rubies.
SteamMarksman Land Mine Damage Fixedbug fixSteamWhite Mage Mana Orb Cooldown Reducedbalance changeSteamPyros Meteor Tick Rate Fixedbug fixMeteor ticking too frequently fixed to a single tick per enemy.
SteamWhite Mage Chain Lightning Proc Rate Increasedbalance changeProc rate increased from 66% to 100%.
SteamHost Not Dying on HC Fixedbug fixSteamWormhole Base Balance Adjustedbalance changeBase for wormhole balance set up, skillgap comes around 60-70 requiring toxic farming and slow progression.
SteamPoison Damage Correctedbug fixSteamNecros Meat Bomb Damage Fixedbug fixSteamRedneck Stomp Damage Fixedbug fixSteam - 15 eventsAll relic passive/item effect damage correctedbug fixSteamSecret level generation fixedbug fixSteamNecro minion AI improved and damage/HP nerfedai
Necro minion AI improved + damage / HP nerfed a bit.
SteamShop minion damage/hp fixedbug fixSteamFixed decimals in ilevel and level requirementsbug fixSteamToxic dropping low loot fixedbug fixSteamAll items and stats recalculated for new balancebalance changeMilestoneAll items and stats will be re-calculated to the new balance.
SteamRelic descriptions and damage/stats correctedbug fixSteamPressing Esc now shuts down inventory / talentsquality of lifeSteamTalents not updating online fixedbug fixSteamItems showing up without names fixedbug fixSteamPoison Vial & Amazon Poison Gas crash fixedbug fixSteamStat synergy fixed for online playbug fixSteamShattered Katana balancedbalance changeSteamAll single hit AOE spells fixedbug fixAll single hit AOE spells in game fixed to correctly impact every enemy they hit once.
Steam - 16 eventsLoot Level Requirement Set to Player Levelgameplay
Level requirement for loot is now set to player level.
SteamStats Overhaul for Players and Enemiesbalance changeMilestonePlayers and enemies now start from very small numbers.
SteamMenu Graphics ImprovementsvisualsSteamHigher Difficulties Accessible from Level 1gameplayHigher difficulties can now be played from level 1 for increased challenge and rewards.
SteamProgress Tied to Player Level and DifficultygameplayMilestoneAll progress is now tied to player level and difficulty, including items.
SteamWormholes Difficulty SuggestiongameplayWormholes are suggested to be played with higher than Normal difficulty gear.
SteamTalents Fixed and Improvedbalance changeAll talents for all classes have been fixed and improved.
SteamItems/Runes Disappearing After Trading Fixedbug fixSteam - 1 eventEastfoundian Trooper Skin Releasednew content
A new skin for the Marksman character is now available for purchase.
Steam - 25 eventsImproved synchronization between host and client(s)networkSteamFixed Hands of Satan not falling from the sky for clientsbug fixSteamFixed pots not destroying for clientsbug fixSteamFixed clients being able to choose zones in Town of Inoyabug fixSteamFixed client being unable to see which zone the host had selectedbug fixSteamFixed if host had flying, movement didn't look right for clientbug fixSteamFixed Karp King's laser attack for clientsbug fixSteamFixed Act V Ents spit goo showing inconsistentlybug fixSteamFixed Act VI Hell Beasts explosion ability not functioning properly for clientsbug fixSteamFixed host not being able to move slowly using a gamepadbug fixSteamFixed Lightning Fury damage on 30fpsbalance changeSteamFixed oxygen meter in Karp King's room not showing for clientsbug fixSteamFixed kick function not working during online gameplaybug fixSteamNew randomized assets ingamenew contentSteamFixed clients seeing an empty room at the beginning of a new zonebug fixSteamFixed Act V Fishes Shadowstep not functioning correctly for clientsbug fixSteamFixed Damien's HP not reducing for clients in the last phasebug fixSteamFixed clients being unable to see Gurag's totems & lightning ballsbug fixSteamFixed Skelly's quest items showing as iron bars for clientsbug fixSteamFixed randomized spikeballs floating in one place for clientsbug fixSteamFixed black screen issue for clients in Town of Inoyabug fixSteamFixed Damien's 2nd phase tiles flickeringbug fixSteamFixed parasectoids spawning outside the room during Satan fightbug fixSteam
- 23 eventsFixed clients being able to choose zones in Town of Inoyabug fixSteamImproved synchronization between host and client(s)bug fixSteamFixed Act VI Hell Beasts explosion ability not functioning properly for clientsbug fixSteamFixed oxygen meter in Karp King's room not showing for clientsbug fixSteamImproved online multiplayer packet handlingbug fixMilestone
Fix for seemingly random crashes in multiplayer.
SteamFixed clients seeing an empty room at the beginning of a new zonebug fixSteamFixed Act V Ents spit goo showing inconsistentlybug fixSteamFixed Damien's HP not reducing for clients in the last phasebug fixSteamFixed randomized spikeballs floating in one place for clientsbug fixSteamNew skin for Marksman: Eastfoundian Troopernew contentMilestoneAll money made with this skin will support the development of Eastfound.
SteamFixed parasectoids spawning outside the room during Satan fightbug fixSteamFixed Damien's 2nd phase tiles flickeringbug fixSteamFixed if host had flying, movement didn't look right for clientbug fixSteamFixed host not being able to move slowly using a gamepadbug fixSteamFixed kick function working during online gameplaybug fixSteamFixed Act V Fishes Shadowstep not functioning correctly for clientsbug fixSteamFixed Skelly's quest items showing as iron bars for clientsbug fixSteamFixed client being unable to see which zone the host had selectedbug fixSteamFixed black screen issue for clients in Town of Inoyabug fixSteamFixed clients being unable to see Gurag's totems & lightning ballsbug fixSteamFixed Hands of Satan not falling from the sky for clientsbug fixSteamFixed pots not destroying for clientsbug fixSteamFixed Karp King's laser attack for clientsbug fixSteam - 1 event
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- 14 eventsAnniversary Event Addedseasonal eventSteamNew Ranking Icons Introducedui ux
New ranking icons: bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, master and challenger (according to wh scores)
SteamGraphic Improvements OverallgraphicsSteamStatistics Menu Removedui uxStatistics menu removed, Relics now have tooltips in the pause menu.
SteamNew Ranking Icons Introducedui uxNew ranking icons: bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, master and challenger (according to wh scores)
SteamRanking System Fixedbalance changeRanking system fixed, now every class and team get their respective icons
SteamTons of Bug Fixesbug fixSteamAnniversary Event Addedseasonal eventSteamTons of Bug Fixesbug fixSteamStatistics Menu Removedui uxStatistics menu removed, Relics now have tooltips in the pause menu.
SteamRanking System Fixedbalance changeRanking system fixed, now every class and team get their respective icons
SteamGraphic Improvements OverallgraphicsSteam - 12 eventsIntroduction of New Class: Maraudernew contentMilestoneSteamRemoval of Randomized Satanicsnew content
Unique Satanics will drop with varied stats that change playstyle.
SteamDisenchanting Items for Upgrade MaterialsgameplayDisenchant items to obtain materials for upgrading to current WH Level matching iLevel.
SteamNew Trading SystemgameplayMilestoneA system to trade rubies, runes, and loot to create a financial ecosystem.
SteamDisenchanting Items for Upgrade MaterialsgameplayDisenchant items to obtain materials for upgrading to current WH Level.
SteamDaily Quests and Quest StreaksgameplayComplete daily quests for a week to earn rewards like rubies.
SteamIntroduction of New Class: Maraudernew contentMilestoneSteamUnique Satanics with Varying StatsgameplayItems will drop with varied stats that change playstyle, replacing randomized satanics.
SteamNew Bosses and WH Themesnew contentSteamImplementation of Daily Quests and Quest StreaksgameplayComplete daily quests for a week to earn rewards like rubies.
SteamNew Bosses and WH Themesnew contentSteam