Developer Update #2

Recently we have focused on item balance and armour progression to enable enjoyable PvP. There has also been major work to core and social systems.

Armour tiers and combat balance

We have expanded armour tiersacross all classes. This gives players more noticeable progression and helps balance combat.

Warrior upgrades

Dark Knight armour. Heavy, imposing, and built to withstand blow after blow.

Archer upgrades

New archer gear. Sharper looks, stronger stats, and perfect for the ranged assassin, with the added bonus that under-armour is dyeable. Arrow trails have also been added.

Mage upgrades

Mages have new robe tiers, optional hooded variants and natural magic resistance and absorption baked into the armour.

Coatings

We have introduced coatings which are crafted using alchemy. These consumables can be applied to weapons including arrows, applying extra damage and a visual change to the item.

Damage values have been adjusted for balance.

Social systems

This has been fully revamped and expanded to make Helrift more social and connected.

• Chat interface overhaul

• Whispers now open in separate tabs to keep conversations organised

• Friends list added

• Approval / rejection of friend requests

• Presence notifications to see who is online

Gate server enhancements

To support long-term scalability, more systems are being moved onto the Gate server.

Next Steps

• Technical preparation and ongoing content development for the upcoming playtest

• Major changes and additions to the research system

• Complete rework of Wayfarers' Rest, the starting map zone