What changed in Pillars of Eternity in 2016
278 updates · 11 main milestones · Jan 7, 2016 to Nov 23, 2016
- 76 eventsCipher's Phantom Foes flanking debuff issue fixedbug fix
Flanked debuff was removed when the target was engaged.
SteamAudio cut out issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where audio was cutting out during the End Slides after the White March section.
SteamFighter's Confident Aim ability adjustmentbalance changeConfident Aim no longer doubles on Save/Load.
SteamTorment's Reach proc adjustmentbalance changeTorment's Reach no longer procs off every enemy hit.
SteamCharacter stuck issue in Elmshore fixedbug fixCorrected an issue where characters sometimes get stuck in the Elmshore adra pillar.
SteamAudio cut out issue during End Slides fixedaudioFixed an issue where audio was cutting out after the White March section.
SteamIconic Projection DR bypass issue resolvedbug fixSteamUnlabored Blade Firebug proc rate adjustmentbalance changeFirebug now procs 3% of the time instead of 10%.
SteamCharming all enemies combat reset issue fixedgameplayCharming all enemies in a combat will no longer reset combat.
SteamCape of the Cheat granted by Nyrynew contentNyry the Deft Hand now grants Cape of the Cheat in the base game.
SteamDruid spell Infestation of Maggots damage fixedbug fixNow does the intended amount of damage per tic.
SteamPsychic Backlash issue for Ciphers fixedbug fixCiphers no longer get hit with Psychic Backlash at the start of combat.
SteamSul's behavior during quest fixedbug fixNo longer attacks her own pride during 'The Old Queen and the New King' quest.
SteamVFX alignment issue fixedvisualsVFX that start from characters' heads are now correctly aligned.
SteamSabre base damage adjustmentbalance changeBase damage has dropped to 11-16, with a +20% damage mod.
SteamPsychic Backlash issue for Ciphers fixedbug fixCiphers no longer get hit with Psychic Backlash at the start of combat.
SteamWizard's Wall of Draining spell fixbalance changeNo longer increases beneficial spells permanently.
SteamBrighthallow error on transition fixedbug fixMilestoneThis fix is retroactive and includes Durance / Hiravias, and Rod of Wind and Thunder issues.
SteamChanter phrase adjustmentbalance changeThe Chanter phrase 'One Dozen Stood' now reduces the duration of the Frightened and Terrified status effects.
SteamMissing GUI issue in combat log fixedbug fix'Missing GUI' no longer appears in the combat log with Fire Stag.
SteamWizard's Wall of Draining spell adjustmentbalance changeWall of Draining no longer increases beneficial spells permanently.
SteamUnlabored Blade 'Firebug' proc rate adjustmentbalance changeNow procs 3% of the time instead of 10%.
SteamEngagement mechanics adjustmentgameplayEngagement is now broken when characters are knocked back.
SteamBrighthallow transition error fixedbug fixMilestoneFixes issues related to Durance / Hiravias and Rod of Wind and Thunder. This fix is retroactive.
SteamNav issue around Elmshore adra pillar fixedbug fixFixed the Nav around the adra pillar in Elmshore.
SteamVFX alignment issue fixedvisualsVFX that start from characters heads are now correctly aligned.
SteamBash hitting multiple times issue fixedbug fixFixed an issue where Bash was hitting multiple times with Carnage.
SteamRanger's Twinned Arrow and Driving Flight accuracy fixedbug fixSteamCharacter stuck issue in Elmshore fixedbug fixCorrected an issue where characters sometimes get stuck in the Elmshore adra pillar.
SteamTotal Damage Done UI issue fixedbug fixPersonal 'Total Damage Done' no longer comes up as '-Infinity'.
SteamAncient Memory spell deactivation issue fixedbug fixAncient Memory no longer deactivates after casting an Invocation.
SteamCipher's Phantom Foes debuff issue resolvedbug fixFlanked debuff was removed when the target was engaged.
SteamStun on crit weapon mod duration adjustmentbalance changeNow affected by graze/hit/crit attacks.
SteamCape of the Cheat reward adjustmentnew contentCape of the Cheat will now be rewarded to base and px1 players.
SteamReloading autosaves in Stalwart Village issue fixedbug fixReloading autosaves no longer alter creature stats.
SteamFixed multiple hits issue with Bash and Carnagebug fixSteamSul's attack behavior fixedbug fixSul no longer attacks her own pride during 'The Old Queen and the New King' quest.
SteamFighter ability Clear Out adjustmentbug fixClear Out no longer causes Blights to stop attacking.
SteamDruid spell Infestation of Maggots damage fixedbug fixNow does the intended amount of damage per tic.
SteamChanter phrase duration adjustmentbug fixThe phrase 'One Dozen Stood' now reduces the duration of the Frightened and Terrified status effects.
SteamStun on crit weapon mod duration adjustmentbalance changeDuration is now affected by graze/hit/crit attacks.
SteamNav issue around adra pillar in Elmshore fixedbug fixSteam - 52 eventsDruid Infestation of Maggots damage fixedbug fix
Druid, Infestation of Maggots now does the intended amount of damage per tic
SteamWizard, Wall of Draining beneficial spells issue fixedbug fixWizard, Wall of Draining no longer increases beneficial spells permanently
SteamEngagement broken on knockback resolvedbug fixEngagement is now broken when characters are knocked back
SteamCape of the Cheat reward fixedbug fixCape of the Cheat will now be rewarded to base and White March Part 1 players
SteamGlittering Gauntlets issues resolvedbug fixMultiple issues with Glittering Gauntlets have been fixed
SteamPriest, Iconic Projection DR bypass issue resolvedbug fixPriest, Iconic Projection no longer bypasses DR
SteamKorean localization text cut-off issue fixedbug fixKorean Loc issue with text getting cut off during Character Creation
SteamAudio cutting out in End Slides fixedbug fixAudio cutting out in the End Slides following the White March has been fixed
SteamConfident Aim doubling issue fixedbug fixFighter, Confident Aim doubling on Save/Load has been fixed
SteamSabre base damage adjustmentbalance changeSabre base damage will drop from 13-19 to 11-16 and are given a +20% damage mod.
SteamEngagement breaking on knockback fixedbug fixEngagement is now broken when characters are knocked back
SteamTotal Damage Done display issue fixedbug fixPersonal 'Total Damage Done' no longer comes up as '-Infinity'
SteamCipher, Psychic Blacklash issue resolvedbug fixCipher, Psychic Blacklash hitting the Cipher at the start of combat
SteamChanter, Ancient Memory deactivation issue fixedbug fixChanter, Ancient Memory no longer deactivates after casting an Invocation
SteamCipher Phantom Foes flanked debuff issue fixedbug fixCipher, Phantom Foes flanked debuff being removed when the enemy is engaged has been fixed
SteamMonk, Torment's Reach procs issue fixedbug fixMonk, Torment's Reach no longer procs off every enemy hit
SteamMonk Torment's Reach proc issue fixedbug fixMonk, Torment's Reach no longer procs off every enemy hit
SteamCipher, Phantom Foes flanked debuff issue fixedbug fixCipher, Phantom Foes flanked debuff being removed when the enemy is engaged
SteamBrighthollow upstairs transition error fixedbug fixBrighthollow upstairs will no longer error on transition
SteamStronghold character issue fixedbug fixCharacters put into the stronghold with the Rod of Wind and Thunder will no longer break party manager in base game
SteamVFX misalignment from characters heads fixedbug fixVFX that start from characters heads (breath weapons, etc.) misaligned
SteamRanger, Powder Burns DR Penetration issue fixedbug fixRanger, Powder Burns now works as intended with DR Penetration
SteamSkeleton Wizard 'Necrotic Lance' setup correctedbug fixSkeleton Wizard 'Necrotic Lance' set up as a ray
SteamKorean localization issue fixedbug fixKorean Loc issue with text getting cut off during Character Creation has been resolved
SteamBarbarian, Bash hitting multiple times issue resolvedbug fixBarbarian, Bash hitting multiple times with Carnage
SteamDruid Fire Stag GUI issue fixedbug fixDruid, Fire Stag *Missing gui* in the combat log has been fixed
SteamParty manager issue with Hiravias and Durance resolvedbug fixHiravias and Durance will no longer break party manager in the base game
SteamChanter Ancient Memory deactivation issue fixedbug fixChanter, Ancient Memory no longer deactivates after casting an Invocation
SteamSkeleton Wizard 'Necrotic Lance' setup fixedbug fixSkeleton Wizard 'Necrotic Lance' set up as a ray
SteamCipher Psychic Blacklash issue fixedbug fixCipher, Psychic Blacklash hitting the Cipher at the start of combat has been resolved
SteamPriest Iconic Projection DR bypass issue fixedbug fixPriest, Iconic Projection no longer bypasses DR
SteamWizard Wall of Draining issue fixedbug fixWizard, Wall of Draining no longer increases beneficial spells permanently
SteamBarbarian Carnage hitting multiple times fixedbug fixBarbarian, Bash hitting multiple times with Carnage has been fixed
SteamRanger Powder Burns functionality fixedbug fixRanger, Powder Burns now works as intended with DR Penetration
SteamParty manager issue with Hiravias and Durance resolvedbug fixHiravias and Durance will no longer break party manager in the base game
SteamVFX misalignment issue fixedbug fixVFX that start from characters heads (breath weapons, etc.) misaligned has been fixed
SteamAudio cutting out in End Slides fixedbug fixAudio cutting out in the End Slides following the White March
SteamDruid, Infestation of Maggots damage correctedbug fixDruid, Infestation of Maggots now does the intended amount of damage per tic
SteamCape of the Cheat reward issue fixedbug fixCape of the Cheat will now be rewarded to base and White March Part 1 players
SteamBrighthollow upstairs transition error fixedbug fixBrighthollow upstairs will no longer error on transition
SteamSabre base damage adjustmentbalance changeSabre base damage will drop from 13-19 to 11-16 and are given a +20% damage mod.
SteamTotal Damage Done no longer shows '-Infinity'bug fixPersonal 'Total Damage Done' no longer comes up as '-Infinity'
SteamCharming all enemies no longer resets combatbug fixCharming all enemies in a combat will no longer reset combat
SteamStronghold characters no longer break party managerbug fixCharacters put into the stronghold with the Rod of Wind and Thunder will no longer break party manager in base game
Steam - 61 eventsAdept Evasion converts 75% of Reflex Grazes to Missesbalance changeSteamUnbending now gives correct amount of healthbug fixSteamOgres no longer become hostile after transitioning in Russetwood cavebug fixSteamCharacters no longer slide across the ground when commanded to move from pronebug fixSteamChanter buffs and heals now affect the chanterbug fixSteamSmoke Cloud AoE radius increased by 33%balance changeSteamOgres no longer become hostile after transitioning out and back in the Russetwood cavebug fixSteamBiography updates correctly after collecting springberriesbug fixSteamExecutioner’s Hood Accuracy bonus now applies correctlybug fixSteamOne-Handed Style changes from Graze to Hit conversion to Hit to Crit conversionbalance changeSteamHeart of Fury changed to 1/Encounterbalance changeSteamNPCs no longer turn hostile after some conversationsbug fixSteamCharacters no longer slide when commanded to move from pronebug fixSteamDruids can now use Second Wind and Outlander’s Frenzy when spiritshiftedbug fixSteamOne Stands Alone triggers when enemies are nearbybalance changeSteamImproved performance of snow footprint VFXperformanceSteamExecutioner’s Hood Accuracy bonus now applies correctlybug fixSteamOne-Handed Style no longer works while using a shieldbalance changeSteamBarbaric Yell and Shout set to zero recoverybalance changeSteamWithering Strike damage increased by 50%balance changeSteamWithering Strike damage increased to +50%balance changeSteamOne-Handed Style changes from Graze to Hit conversionbalance change
30% to Hit to Crit conversion (15%).
SteamBarbaric Yell and Barbaric Shout set to zero recoverybalance changeSteamSul no longer attacks her own pridebug fixSteamFearsome Strike affliction durations increased to base 15sbalance changeSteamEnemies no longer gain increased shield bonuses on save/loadbug fixSteamEnemies no longer gain increased shield Deflection and Reflex bonusesbug fixFixes an issue when saving and loading in a creature's area.
SteamHeart of Fury switched to 1/Encounterbalance changeSteamMourning Gloves no longer give permanent buffsbug fixSteamThick-Skinned bonuses increased to +3balance changeSteamSul no longer attacks her own pridebug fixSteamNPCs no longer become hostile when saving and loading in Noonfrostbug fixSteamEchoing Shout switched to Foe-onlybalance changeSteamCombusting Wounds now correctly adds damagebug fixSteamNPCs no longer become hostile when saving/loading in Noonfrostbug fixSteamOne Stands Alone triggers when enemies are nearbybalance changeInstead of only when the barbarian is engaged.
SteamSnef’s Folly will no longer disappear after transitioningbug fixSteamNesta despawns if Tax Evasion quest resolved immediatelybug fixSteamMourning Gloves no longer give permanent buffsbug fixSteamOne-Handed Style no longer works while using a shieldbalance changeSteamBiography now correctly updates after collecting springberriesbug fixSteamAdept Evasion changes Reflex Grazes to Missesbalance changeConverts 75% of Reflex Grazes to Misses and 50% of Reflex Hits to Grazes.
SteamSpell Striking Weapons no longer proc twice on critsbug fixSteamEchoing Shout switched to Foe-onlybalance changeSteamRiposte triggers on 30% of Grazesbalance changeSteamCombusting Wounds granted by Spellholding now rolls to hit correctlybug fixSteamShadowing Beyond and Strike abilities gain bonus from Backstabbug fixSteamImproved performance of snow footprint VFXperformanceSteamShadow Step can now be canceled early and grants 20% damage boostbalance changeSteamSnef’s Folly will no longer disappear after transitioningbug fixSteamNesta now despawns if the Tax Evasion quest is resolved immediatelybug fixSteamSpell Striking Weapons no longer proc twice on critsbug fixSteamCombusting Wounds granted by Spellholding now correctly rolls to hitbug fixSteamEscape gives rogue temporary boost to Deflection and Reflexesbalance changeSteam - 68 eventsFixed Zahua's conversations not triggering correctlybug fixSteamUpdated navigation for Whitestone Hollow and Durgan's BatterygameplaySteamBleakwalker Ghosts now drop correct lootgameplaySteamZahua image now shows during End slidesvisualsSteamFixed Kaoto not speaking at Abbey of the Fallen Moonbug fixSteamFixed game reset issue after completing Part 1bug fixSteamFixed screaming villagers audio persisting after Burning Hut SIaudioSteamFixed Tealdor's dialogue stopping bounty givingbug fixSteamSpirit animals in Whitestone Cave now drop correct lootgameplaySteamAdded addendum to Rising Tide Quest regarding tide signgameplaySteamFixed 'Secrets of Tacan' failing after speaking to a visionbug fixSteamSFX plays during Eyeless Scripted InteractionaudioSteamVillagers now comment on defeating the EyelessgameplaySteamFixed final Eyeless SI becoming stuckbug fixSteamVillagers now comment on defeating the EyelessgameplaySteamFixed Relentless Storm spamming in Cayron's Scarbug fixSteamFixed Zahua's conversations not triggering correctlybug fixSteamGwyn's Band of Union placed into a container in the AbbeygameplaySteamFoundry map icon appears after visiting Foundry in Part 2gameplaySteamFixed multiple black screen issues on load/transitionbug fixSteamFixed screaming villagers audio persisting after Burning Hut SIaudioSteamZahua image now shows during End slidesvisualsSteamBleakwalker Ghosts now drop correct lootgameplaySteamFixed 'Secrets of Tacan' failing if Zahua is killed after completionbug fixSteamFixed Cayron's Scar Frozen Water SI applying status effects incorrectlybug fixSteamGwyn's Band of Union placed into a container in the AbbeygameplaySteamSpirit animals in Whitestone Cave now drop correct lootgameplaySteamFixed Relentless Storm spamming in Cayron's Scarbug fixSteamCan now re-enter Zahua's vision without reloadinggameplaySteamFixed Kaoto not speaking at Abbey of the Fallen Moonbug fixSteamFixed gas cloud VFX in West Tower gas roomvisualsSteamMagma Blights in West Tower now drop lootgameplaySteamSummoned Crag Ogres no longer drop lootgameplaySteamFixed gas cloud VFX in West Tower gas roomvisualsSteamFixed issue leaving Zahua's vision during Secrets of Tacanbug fixSteamUpdated names of all robes in Halls of SilencegameplaySteamIron Flail Front is now inaccessible before Part 2gameplaySteamUpdated names of all robes in the Halls of SilencegameplaySteamUpdated Skuldrak projectile to be an iciclevisualsSteamFixed players getting stuck at Caed Nua End Slidebug fixSteamFoundry map icon appears after visiting Foundry post Part 2 activationgameplaySteamFixed issue leaving Zahua's vision during Secrets of Tacanbug fixSteamFixed Cayron's Scar Frozen Water SI applying status effects incorrectlybug fixSteamFixed players getting stuck at Caed Nua End Slidebug fixSteamAdded addendum to Rising Tide Quest regarding tide signgameplaySteamBurning Pitch Trebuchet and Cannon Blast no longer gain Might/Intellect benefitsbalance changeSteamFixed activation issue with White Forge and Durgan's Batterybug fixSteamFixed Tealdor's dialogue stopping bounty givingbug fixSteamFixed Mylla disappearing after 'Lost Child' questbug fixSteamSummoned Crag Ogres no longer drop lootgameplaySteamFixed Maneha only wanting to talk about the Fortbug fixSteamIron Flail Front is now inaccessible before returning to StalwartgameplaySteamUpdated navigation for Whitestone Hollow and Durgan's BatterygameplaySteamCan now re-enter Zahua's vision without reloading Whitestone HollowgameplaySteamSecrets of Tacan no longer fails after speaking to a vision post Save/Loadbug fixSteamFixed game reset issue after completing Part 1bug fixSteamSFX now plays during Eyeless Scripted InteractionaudioSteamFixed activation issue with White Forge and Durgan's Batterybug fixSteamMagma Blights in West Tower now drop lootgameplaySteamBurning Pitch Trebuchet and Cannon Blast no longer gain Might/Intellect benefitsbalance changeSteamSecrets of Tacan no longer fails if Zahua is killed after completionbug fixSteamUpdated Skuldrak projectile to be an iciclevisualsSteamEyeless 'Ray of Fire' damage reduced on Story Timebalance changeSteamFixed final Eyeless SI becoming stuckbug fixSteamEyeless 'Ray of Fire' damage reduced on Story Timebalance changeSteamFixed Maneha's dialogue issue regarding Fortbug fixSteamFixed Mylla disappearing after 'Lost Child' questbug fixSteamFixed multiple black screen issues on load/transitionbug fixSteam
- 3 eventsIntroduction of the Eyeless Creaturenew content
A new creature called the Eyeless will be introduced in The White March Part 2.
SteamThe White March – Part 2 Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe second part of the expansion concludes the epic story of Pillars of Eternity.
SteamThe White March – Part 2 Expansion Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe second part of the expansion concludes the epic story of Pillars of Eternity.
Steam - 3 eventsNew Orchestral Music Video: Elmshoreaudio
Release of a new orchestral music video titled Elmshore.
SteamIntroduction of the Eyeless Creature in The White March Part 2new contentA new creature called the Eyeless will be introduced in The White March Part 2 on February 16th.
SteamNew Orchestral Music Video: ElmshoreaudioA new video featuring orchestral music from Pillars of Eternity has been released.
Steam - 1 eventThe White March Part 2 Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Release information for The White March Part 2, scheduled for late January 2016.
Steam - 6 eventsLocalization Builder Releasednew content
The Localization Builder is now available for players to create their own localization mods.
SteamMusic Video of Main Theme Releasednew contentA music video featuring the East Connection Music Recording Company performing the main theme from Pillars of Eternity has been released.
SteamLocalization Builder Releasednew contentThe Localization Builder tool is now available for players to create their own localization mods.
SteamPatch Beta 3.0 Now LivechangesMilestonePatch Beta 3.0 is now available for players who opt in to receive patch betas.
SteamMusic Video of Main Theme Releasednew contentA music video featuring the East Connection Music Recording Company performing the main theme from Pillars of Eternity has been released.
Steam - 6 eventsIntroduction of Story Modenew contentMilestone
Update 3.0 will include a new 'Story Mode' that reduces combat difficulty to enhance story and lore enjoyment.
SteamAnnouncement of Update 3.0changesUpdate 3.0 will come alongside The White March Part II and will include a good amount of fixes.
SteamUpdate 3.0 AnnouncementchangesUpdate 3.0 will come with a good amount of fixes alongside the release of The White March Part II.
SteamIntroduction of Story Modenew contentMilestoneUpdate 3.0 will include a new 'Story Mode' that lowers combat difficulty to enhance story and lore enjoyment.
SteamRelease Date for The White March Part IIdlc releaseMilestoneThe final part of the Pillars of Eternity: The White March expansion will be released on February 16th.
SteamRelease Date for The White March Part IIdlc releaseMilestoneThe final part of the Pillars of Eternity: The White March expansion will be released on February 16th.
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