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Full Dragon Is Dead update
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What changed
- Maps
- Security
- Gameplay
- Events
- Balance
- Workshop
Dragon Is Dead changes
- Bladehero
- Competitivemode
New Content: Rift
After clearing Adventure Difficulty, talk to NPC ‘Andes’ to enter the Rift through the Source of Succession.
The Rift is an end-game content where you defeat enemies pouring in across 10 maps for about 10 minutes, then quickly select Artifacts and various Items.
Defeating the final boss of the 10th wave in the Rift grants a special gem.
Number of Gem Options
Normal: 1
Magic: 2
Rare: 3
Legendary: 4
Mythic: 5
Legendary options exclusive to Legendary gems
Random Artifact Synergy +1
All Additional Skill Levels +1~3
Mythic options exclusive to Mythic gems
All Vulnerability Damage also APPLY your Critical Damage.
Each time you deal Overwhelm damage to an enemy, your Shield duration increases by 0.1~0.2 seconds.
When hit, gain a Shield equal to 100%~300% of your maximum Health for 8 seconds. This stacks with all other Shields. (Cooldown: 15 seconds)
When dealing Vulnerability Damage, has a 70% chance to summon a Dark Blade from the sky, dealing 1500~3000% Damage.
New Gem-Exclusive NPC
Two new NPCs appear in front of Cliffshire. Steam post image
Offer Legendary gear as tribute to the new NPC, Camilla, to infuse Legendary gear options into gems. Steam post image
Rift Leaderboard
The Rift has been upgraded for community competition to align with its end-game content purpose.
Through the leaderboard system, Steam ID, profile image, highest tier, and score will be shared. Steam post image
The leaderboard resets at the end of each season. Season-exclusive Gear/Rewards will be added to provide ongoing motivation for challenges.
This update is a Pre-Season. Its purpose is to verify balance and stabilize systems before the official season. Player feedback will be incorporated to deliver a more refined competitive environment in the official season.
Balance
Equipment maximum level increased to 99.
Mythic grade gear can now have its attributes swapped by applying Hank's Refining Hammer.
Mythic grade gear can now have additional options added by applying Embers of Transcendence to Hank.
Mythic grade gear can now have the value of one option amplified by applying Rune Tempering to Hank.
Convenience Improvements
Added a new content unlock marker.
Added a display showing the maximum obtainable gear level per stage.
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