What changed in Hero Siege in 2024

161 updates · 28 main milestones · Jan 12, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024

  1. 29 events
    Summons No Longer Benefit from Aurasbalance changeMilestone

    Summons will no longer receive benefits from auras due to balance issues.

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    Inventory Improvementsui ux

    Improved inventory positioning and added a belt to the inventory.

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    Improved Local Co-opnew contentMilestone

    New improved local co-op with merging 360 degree split screen and enhanced controller navigation.

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    Codex of Eternitynew contentMilestone

    New consumable item that allows players to force satanic zones and socket new orb drops for buffs.

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    Highlighted Items on Mapui ux

    Highlighted items now show on the map for easier identification.

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    Removal of Helheim River Minigamegameplay

    The minigame is now removed; players fight the jörmundgar in a classic manner.

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    Companion AI Improvementsai

    Enhanced AI for companions and added a loot vacuum feature.

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    Solo Self Found Drop Rate Increasesbalance changeMilestone

    Increased drop rates for unique items, runes, boss parts, gems, dungeon keys, angelic keys, satanic dice, battle fragments, and dimensional shards by 22%.

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    Class Balance Overhaulbalance changeMilestone

    Overall class balance overhaul with detailed changes to be provided in the next season.

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    Visual Polish for UI Elementsui ux

    Improved various UI elements including player and boss health bars, with adjustable scales.

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    Introduction of Sub Skillsnew contentMilestone

    All non-buff/passive skills now have a sub skill tree with 10 small nodes and 4 big nodes, totaling 2800 new skill nodes.

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    New Monster Affixes Addedbalance change

    Added new monster affixes: Bloating, Berserker, Pyromaniac.

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    Strike and Cast Procs Cooldown Increasebalance change

    Increased cooldown for Strike Procs and Cast Procs from 1.25 seconds to 2.5 seconds.

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    Unique Skill Slots for Runewordsbalance change

    Added unique skill slots for runewords to prevent skill overlap.

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    Charm and Rune Changesbalance change

    Removed Forking Bolts charm; lowered common charm drop rates; runes above Vex can no longer be prospected.

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    New Town Portal Mechanicsgameplay

    Players can create town portals anywhere, but restricted zones prevent other players from entering.

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    Season 5 Release Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    Season 5 will be releasing on the 13th of December 2024 at 14PM GMT+2.

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    Reworked Dolls and Enemy Mechanicsbalance change

    Normal dolls release 5 balls, Champions 7, Ancients 10, and Legions 12; Nugget now splits into 3.

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    Angelic Realm Armor Upgrade Changesbalance change

    Armor upgrade now requires keys based on the level of the upgrade.

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    Summon Counter and Movement Speed Changesbalance change

    Summon counter now shows numbers; movement speed diminish adjustments made.

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    Chaos Tower and Wormhole Scaling Adjustmentsbalance change
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    Amun-Ra Season 5 Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    Explore the world to find Shrines of Anubis on Hell difficulty as part of the new season mechanic.

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    Potion Autofill Improvementsquality of life

    Potion autofill now remembers potion types in slots and prioritizes stronger potions.

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    New Items Addednew contentMilestone

    Added various new items including Amun Ra's Demise, Sobek's Fall, and more.

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    Star Levels for Itemsnew contentMilestone

    Items now have star levels up to 5, upgradeable using dusts obtained from prospecting or combining unstable dusts.

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    Augments and Glyphs Reworkbalance changeMilestone

    Skill-based Angelic augments replaced by old weapon augments; glyphs reworked for map utilities.

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    New Runes and Item Changesnew content

    Added new runes that drop from bosses and ancient+ monsters; enchanted sigil can no longer be sold.

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    Performance OptimizationperformanceMilestone

    Optimized underlying systems to reduce overhead and minimize loading non-essential code blocks, significantly improving performance.

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    Buffs and Nerfs to Various Itemsbalance changeMilestone

    Buffed multiple items and nerfed Elemental Gem and Zed Rune.

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  2. 8 events
    Star Levels for Item Upgradesnew content

    Players can now upgrade items using dust obtained from unstable rifts or prospecting items.

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    Item Balancing Based on Feedbackbalance change

    Many uniques have been balanced based on player feedback, with a focus on items in future seasons.

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    Improved Local Co-Opnew content

    An improved local co-op experience has been re-introduced, especially for the upcoming PlayStation 5 release.

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    Introduction of Sub Skillsnew contentMilestone

    Each non-buff/passive skill now has 14 sub skill nodes, providing a total of 2800 nodes for enhanced gameplay.

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    Removal of Old Season Supporter Packsshop

    Old season packs are being removed from sale, marking the last chance to buy them.

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    Codex of Eternitynew contentMilestone

    Craft or farm codexes to create custom satanic zones with buffs.

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    New Uber Boss: Amun-Ranew contentMilestone

    A new uber boss version of Anubis with its own unique drop pool of new items.

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    New Items Addednew content

    Some new items have been added with the time left during development.

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  3. 3 events
    Various Crash Fixesbug fix

    Implemented various crash fixes

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    Highlight Filter Fixbug fix

    Fixed Highlight filter

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    Mercenary Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed Mercenary crashing when he casts Rogue Chainsaw

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  4. 2 events
    Season 4 Launchseasonal event

    Kickoff of Season 4 with new features and changes.

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    Upcoming Skill Sub Skill Treesnew contentMilestone

    Every class skill will receive a sub skill tree for skill customization.

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  5. 8 events
    Skill Loadoutsnew content

    Players can now access up to 4 skill loadout slots for skills and attribute points.

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    Inspect Loot Without Picking It Upquality of life

    Players can now inspect loot items without the need to pick them up.

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    Loot Highlighting Featurenew content

    Players can now choose highlighted affixes on items per item slot, displayed in different colors on the ground.

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    Dedicated Charm Slotsquality of life

    Charm slots have been moved next to other slots, allowing for better inventory management.

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    New Affixes and Affix Rangesnew contentMilestone

    Reworked item system with new affixes, allowing for more powerful items.

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    Overflowing Mining Nodesnew content

    New rare nodes that provide a large amount of ore and potentially up to 3 of the rarest materials.

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    New Zones Addednew content

    New zones have been introduced between existing zones, featuring large enemies and great loot.

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    Dungeon Reworksgameplay

    Many dungeons have been extended and consolidated into larger single floors.

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  6. 9 events
    Fixed Muspelheim Quest items visibility issuebug fix

    Quest items were visible and interactable without having the quest.

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    Fixed ingame chat issues on Androidbug fix
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    Fixed Grindfest entry door not opening on Androidbug fix
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    Fixed Waypoint map bug showing undiscovered areas incorrectlybug fix

    Undiscovered areas were shown as partly discovered on the map.

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    Fixed Grindfest entry door softlock on Androidbug fix
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    Fixed Moonstone Gems socketed to second loadout slot issuebug fix

    Moonstone Gems socketed to loadout 2 were incorrectly applying to loadout 1.

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    Fixed Valors Defender causing crashesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed collision issues with Torstein's Anvil's 'Shop is Open'bug fix
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    Fixed Halloween and Xmas achievements not workingbug fix
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  7. 11 events
    Relic Storage Featurenew content

    Introduction of Relic Storage.

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    Random Affix Jewel Dropsnew content

    Potential introduction of random affix jewel drops.

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    Season 3 Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Hero Siege Season 3 is officially launched with new content and features.

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    Grim Reaper and Chaos Shrines Featuresnew content

    Additional features and events from Grim Reaper Shrines and Chaos Shrines.

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    Local Co-op Featurenew contentMilestone

    Polished version of local co-op coming with PS5 release in 2024.

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    New Augments and Skill Reworksnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of new augments, skill reworks, and multi-choosing augments.

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    Bifröst Returnsnew contentMilestone

    Bifröst will make a comeback, polished and better than before!

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    Fortune Rifts Introductionnew contentMilestone

    An unstable rift might take you to a random location and pay off big time!

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    Alchemy, Herbalism, Fishingnew contentMilestone

    New gameplay features including Alchemy, Herbalism, and Fishing.

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    Dedicated Inventory for Charmsnew content

    A dedicated inventory for charms which can be extended with the hero level board.

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    Titles from Achievementsnew content

    New titles will be available from achievements.

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  8. 17 events
    Fixed wrong player rank shown in-gamebug fix
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    Fixed a bug in Valhalla questsbug fix
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    Fixed an inventory crashbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed flying scimitar sound (with augment destroys ears)bug fix
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    Fixed Attack Rating per level not working from itemsbug fix
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    Fixed Rich nodes dropping items they shouldn't drop, like the framingsbug fix
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    Fixed Valhalla Access Denied quest being available on higher difficultiesbug fix
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    Fixed Toxic Remains augment working wonky and corrected the tooltipbug fix
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    Improved Chaos Tower networkingperformance
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    Fixed some issues with Heroic Rune dropsoundbug fix
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    Fixed Player Health bar rank being incorrectbug fix
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    Fixed Vitality tooltipbug fix
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    Moved Rat Den 2 challenge chest upwardsgameplay
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    Fixed Defunct Surgeon being able to kill the playerbug fix

    blaming Nimo :D

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    Fixed angelic chest augment incorrectly rolling existing augmentsbug fix
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    Fixed 'Obtain Satanic Item' pop-up on first satanic of sessionbug fix
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    Fixed Odin voice acting not respecting voice acting volumebug fix
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  9. 18 events
    Inspect Functionality Fix in Chat Lobbybug fix

    Fixed Inspect not working in chat lobby

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    Candles Added to Satan's Throne Roomnew content

    Added some candles to Satan's Throne room

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    St. Rexi's Sundering Axe Damage Type Changebalance change

    Replaced Flat Phys damage with flat Attack Rating (750-1250)

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    Difficulty Completion Fixbug fix

    Fixed Difficulty complete to Act 7 instead of Act 6

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    New Items Added: Fighter Magi's Grips and Light Bringer’s Marknew content

    Added Fighter Magi's Grips and Light Bringer’s Mark

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    Fixed Satanic Zone Buff Persistencebug fix

    Fixed a bug with persisting Satanic Zone buffs

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    Socketing Issue with Angelic Gembug fix

    Fixed not being able to socket anything after putting angelic gem

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    Enemy Death Animation Scaling Fixbug fix

    Fixed bigger enemy death animations and particles not scaling correctly

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    Earth Bind Damage Type Changebalance change

    Changed Earth Bind damage type from Poison to Arcane

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    Fixed Thunder Fury Base Skin Artbug fix
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    Socketing Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed a socketing crash

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    Boss Spawn Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a Boss spawn bug

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    Thunder Fury Projectile Updategameplay

    Thunder Fury now also shoots a projectile on the main target

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    Increased Drop Rates for Tiersbalance change

    Increased D, C, B, A and S tier drops

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    Increased Ancient Enemy Drop Chancesbalance change

    Increased Ancient enemy satanic+ drop chances by 4%

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    Mining Levels Adjustmentbug fix

    Set mining levels to 1000 if below 1000, otherwise stays as is.

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    New Assets Added to Cathedralnew content

    Added more assets to 6-2 (Cathedral)

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    Minimap Clutter Reductionquality of life

    Removed destructibles from the minimap to reduce clutter

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  10. 53 events
    Buffed Satanic+ Dropsbalance change

    Buffed all Satanic+ drops by 10%

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    Guardian of Cosmos Aura Color Changevisuals

    Guardian of Cosmos pyro scorching aura is now purple.

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    Fixed Grave's Grasp Augment Crashbug fix

    Fixed Grave's Grasp weapon augment on mercenary causing a crash.

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    Fixed Angelic Items Chat Displaybug fix

    Fixed Angelic Items not showing on chat correctly.

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    Fixed Loot Filter Display Issuebug fix

    Fixed Loot Filter showing drops before hitting the ground.

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    Enemy Health Display Updateui ux

    Showing enemy health number now also shows the Affix name

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    Fixed Pickled Brain Zombie Health Barbug fix

    Fixed Pickled Brain zombie health bar going over maximum.

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    Fixed Punisher Affix Enemies Crashbug fix
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    Fixed Shop Crashbug fix
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    Nerfed Ancient Life Scalingbalance change

    Nerfed Ancient Life scaling from 360% to 330%.

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    Fixed Act 5 Boat Quest Freezebug fix

    Fixed a freeze in Act 5 boat quest.

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    Fixed Puppet Queen Crashbug fix
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    Fixed Keyring Tab Crash in Inventorybug fix
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    Fixed Vofon NPC Mask in Act 4 Townbug fix
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    Fixed Surgical Bloodletting Projectile Speedbug fix

    Fixed Surgical Bloodletting not working projectile speed.

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    Fixed Player List Crashbug fix
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    Fixed Surgical Bloodletting Cast Issuebug fix

    Fixed Surgical Bloodletting being a cast to being an attack.

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    Fixed Bullet Hell Augment Damagebug fix

    Fixed Bullet Hell Augment dealing less damage than without.

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    Buffed Vitality Life Gainbalance change

    Buffed Life from Vitality to 6.5 per point from 5.5

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    Fixed Linux Clipboard Crashbug fix
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    Nerfed Trap Damagebalance change

    Nerfed Trap damage by 50%.

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    Fixed In-Game Inspection Crashbug fix

    Fixed crashing inspect ingame.

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    Buffed Energy Mana Gainbalance change

    Buffed Mana from Energy to 4.5 per point from 4

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    Fixed Marketplace Rune Buying Issuebug fix
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    Nerfed Stone Skin Damage Reductionbalance change

    Nerfed Stone Skin damage taken from 45% to 25%.

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    Reworked Thunder Fury for Amazonbug fix

    Re-worked Thunder Fury, now works like in D2.

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    Fixed Flail Quest Relic Damage in Act 4bug fix
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    Mana Cost Increase Visibilityquality of life

    You can now see how much the mana cost increases per level on the talent level up screen.

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    Fixed Game Invite Subdifficulty Mismatchbug fix
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    Fixed Sucker Quest Bug in Act 7-1bug fix
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    Fixed Butcher Hook Bugbug fix
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    Ancient Name Color Changevisuals

    Changed Ancient name color from dark blue to golden

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    Fixed Angelic Gem Addition Bugbug fix

    Fixed Adding more than 1 angelic gem to items that are not equipped.

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    Nerfed Ancient Magic Resistancebalance change

    Nerfed Ancient Magic Resistant damage taken from 60% to 45%.

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    Buffed Act Boss Lifebalance change

    Buffed Act Boss life by 3x on all difficulties.

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    Fixed Skill Bind Crashbug fix
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    Increased Enemy Death Explosion Radiibalance change

    Increased Fiery Enemy death explosion radius by 35%, Poison Enemy death explosion Poison Gas radius by 50%, and Corpse Explosion radius by 50%.

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    Increased C and B Tier Drop Ratesbalance change

    Increased C tier and B tier chance after zone level 12 from 50% to 66% and 25% to 33%. Increased C tier chance after zone level 7 from 25% to 33%.

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    Attribute Point Popup Updatequality of life

    Attribute point/talent point popup will now be hidden when you go to the screen once per level up.

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    Removed Affix Roll from Sung Leebalance change
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    Nerfed Grimbone Damagebalance change
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    Nerfed Satanic Zone Lootbalance change

    Nerfed Satanic Zone 600% Loot to 500% due to the buffed drop rates.

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    Fixed Controller Options Crashbug fix
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    Fixed Chain Lightning Crashbug fix

    Fixed a crash with chain lightning.

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    Fixed Heroic Runes Drop Soundbug fix

    Fixed Heroic Runes drop sound having low range.

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    Fixed Unholy Items Chat Displaybug fix

    Fixed Unholy Items not showing on chat correctly.

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    Fixed Town Entrances Minimap Issuebug fix

    Fixed Town entrances not showing in minimap.

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    Nerfed Legion Miniboss Life Scalingbalance change

    Nerfed Legion (Miniboss) Life scaling from 600% to 550% and Level scale from +8 to +7.

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    Fixed Sand Guardian Crashbug fix
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    Fixed Host Crash in Networkingbug fix
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    Added Projectiles to Doll Explosionsbalance change

    Added 2 extra projectiles to Doll explosions.

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    Fixed Crafting Arc's Set Items Crashbug fix

    Fixed a crash when crafting arc's set items.

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    Nerfed Treasure Gobbler Damage and Life Scalingbalance change

    Nerfed Treasure Gobbler Magic Damage taken from 45% to 30% and Life scaling from 175% to 155%.

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  11. 3 events
    New Skin Bundle Releasednew content

    A new skin bundle for the Pyromancer, Amazon, and Paladin has been released.

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    Introduction of Butcher Classnew contentMilestone

    A new playable class, the Butcher, has been added to the game.

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    Launch of Season 2seasonal eventMilestone

    Season 2 has officially launched.

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