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Season 3: Frostborn Legacies

Season 3 - Frostborn Legacies launches on January 31st! The gates will open at 1PM EST and Season 3 will begin. Jump in and start your Season 3 journey! See you in game!

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changedSeason 3 - Frostborn Legacies launches on January 31st! The gates will open at 1PM EST and Season 3 will begin.Jump in and start your Season 3 journey! See you in game!
changedPre-Season 3 Chaos Week Update (Launches January 24th at 1PM EST)Welcome to our biggest system overhaul yet! This update introduces fundamental changes to character progression and combat mechanics, offering unprecedented build diversity and strategic depth.
addedMajor ChangesMassive Expansion: The skill tree now features more than triple the number of nodes compared to the previous version, offering vastly more build possibilities New Selection Nodes: Special stat nodes that let you choose which specific stat to acquire, giving you more control over your character's development Advanced Node Types: Introducing several new nodes:
changedMajor ChangesAffinity nodes for specialized damage types
addedNew Offhand AffinityIntroducing a deep new layer of customization with Offhand Affinities - special properties that can be modified through offhand equipment mods.
added11 New Offhand Available Affinities:Each affinity can be enhanced through bonuses, allowing players to specialize their builds and unlock powerful synergies. Mix and match affinities to discover powerful new combinations and create builds never seen before!

Dwarven Realms changes

changedJump in and start your Season 3 journey! See you in game!
changedWelcome to our biggest system overhaul yet! This update introduces fundamental changes to character progression and combat mechanics, offering unprecedented build diversity and strategic depth.
addedMassive Expansion: The skill tree now features more than triple the number of nodes compared to the previous version, offering vastly more build possibilities New Selection Nodes: Special stat nodes that let you choose which specific stat to acquire, giving you more control over your character's development Advanced Node Types: Introducing several new nodes:
changedAffinity nodes for specialized damage types
addedIntroducing a deep new layer of customization with Offhand Affinities - special properties that can be modified through offhand equipment mods.

Season 3 - Frostborn Legacies launches on January 31st! The gates will open at 1PM EST and Season 3 will begin.

Jump in and start your Season 3 journey! See you in game!

Pre-Season 3 Chaos Week Update (Launches January 24th at 1PM EST)

Welcome to our biggest system overhaul yet! This update introduces fundamental changes to character progression and combat mechanics, offering unprecedented build diversity and strategic depth.

Complete Skill Tree Rework

We've reimagined our skill tree from the ground up, creating a more dynamic and flexible progression system:

Major Changes

Massive Expansion: The skill tree now features more than triple the number of nodes compared to the previous version, offering vastly more build possibilities New Selection Nodes: Special stat nodes that let you choose which specific stat to acquire, giving you more control over your character's development Advanced Node Types: Introducing several new nodes:

  • Affinity nodes for specialized damage types

  • Stance nodes for unique combat positions

  • Skill enhancement nodes

  • Build-defining nodes

New Offhand Affinity

Introducing a deep new layer of customization with Offhand Affinities - special properties that can be modified through offhand equipment mods.

11 New Offhand Available Affinities:

Each affinity can be enhanced through bonuses, allowing players to specialize their builds and unlock powerful synergies. Mix and match affinities to discover powerful new combinations and create builds never seen before!

New Empowered Attacks

Transform your combat style with our new Empowered Attacks:

  • All stance-based skills can now be enhanced through specialized skill tree modifications

  • Unlock powerful variations of your favorite stance abilities

Harmonian Maps Complete Rework

We've completely rebuilt the Harmonian maps from scratch, offering a fresh experience for all players:

  • Redesigned layouts and environments

  • Enhanced visual elements and atmosphere

Monogram System Enhancement

We've expanded the monogram system to offer more flexibility and customization options:

Direct Monogram Unlocking

  • Players can now purchase any monograms

  • No more waiting for random unlocks to get your desired monogram

Monogram Swapping - Experiment with different monogram combinations

Player can now change monograms on flawless items that already have one at a set price

Monogram modifier update

All monogram that were tied to a specific stat now work based on your highest stat.

Inventory System Improvements

We've streamlined the inventory system for better organization and item management:

New Tab System

  • Inventory now features materials and keys tabs for better item organization

  • Improved inventory navigation and management

Item Locking

  • New item locking mechanism to protect valuable gear

  • Prevent accidental item deletion or modification

Rupture Monster Overhaul

We've reworked all normal monsters you'll face in Ruptures:

Combat Behavior Rework

  • Redesigned attack patterns and combat behaviors

  • Adjusted movement and attack speeds

  • More dynamic and challenging encounters

Character Stats System

Stat Sheet

  • Certain stats will be hidden from stats sheet for better clarity if they are at 0%

  • Added new relevant stats to better reflect character progression

  • All base attributes now provide a single, focused bonus

Reworked Stances Mastery Bonuses

All masteries now provide a focused set of combat bonuses:

  • Stance Damage

  • Critical Strike Damage

  • Max Health

  • Armor

New Features

  • Added recipe: Trade 5 Bridge Keys for 1 Archeon Key (requires level 165)

  • New "Elite" Target Dummy available in Home Fort

  • Introduced Free Daily Character Respec

  • Expanded Monogram collection with new options

In addition to all the changed above, we made more changes during the Pre-season Chaos week: Pre-Season 3 Launch Balance Patch notes Season 3 Chaos Week - Fixes Patch Season 3: Frostborn Legacies, Chaos Week 28th of January - Patch and Reset

Source

Steam News / 22 January 2025

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