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Even MORE Runes!

1.52.2 Update I'm super excited about this update because I believe it will make lesser known / less popular builds and strategies MUCH more viable!

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What changed

13 fixes2 additions7 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Performance
  • Maps
  • UI and audio
added1.52.2 UpdateI'm super excited about this update because I believe it will make lesser known / less popular builds and strategies MUCH more viable! For example, the Curse/Stall build will be a viable option even in single player due to the new Decoys. And there's much more like that but I'll leave it to you to figure out how to leverage these runes.
changed1.52.2 UpdateShoutout to @scobjo for making an incredibly well composed document pointing out some of the gaps in balance, may changes from that document made it into this update.
changedNew ContentRune: Reflex
addedNew ContentAdded 2 new decoy upgrades
changedBalance ChangesPlague Doctor Mask cost adjustments
changedBalance ChangesMake Contaminate on Kill more expensive Since it transfers the stacks of the curse too, it's SUPER powerful.

Spellmasons changes

addedI'm super excited about this update because I believe it will make lesser known / less popular builds and strategies MUCH more viable! For example, the Curse/Stall build will be a viable option even in single player due to the new Decoys. And there's much more like that but I'll leave it to you to figure out how to leverage these runes.
changedShoutout to @scobjo for making an incredibly well composed document pointing out some of the gaps in balance, may changes from that document made it into this update.
changedRune: Reflex
addedAdded 2 new decoy upgrades
changedPlague Doctor Mask cost adjustments

1.52.2 Update

I'm super excited about this update because I believe it will make lesser known / less popular builds and strategies MUCH more viable! For example, the Curse/Stall build will be a viable option even in single player due to the new Decoys. And there's much more like that but I'll leave it to you to figure out how to leverage these runes.

Shoutout to @scobjo for making an incredibly well composed document pointing out some of the gaps in balance, may changes from that document made it into this update.

New Content

Rune: Precision Thanks @PiElRoja

Rune: Whirlpool

Rune: Plague Doctor Mask Thanks @Arivia!

Rune: Reflex

Rune: Hardened Minions, Sharp Teeth

Rune: Thorny Decoys

Rune: Witch Bane Thanks @Monarch!

Rune: Blood Warlock

Rune: Icy Veins Thanks @VinnickTalberot!

Rune: Winter's Chill Thanks @VinnickTalberot!

Rune: Investment Thanks @Akira!

Rune: Blood Letting Thanks @Monarch!

Rune: Town Portal Thanks @Arivia!

Rune: Last Stand, Contaminate on Kill, Hat of Despair Thanks @Arivia for Hat of Despair!

Added 2 new decoy upgrades

Upgrades to Poison Thanks @Scobjo!

Balance Changes

Plague Doctor Mask cost adjustments

Make Contaminate on Kill more expensive Since it transfers the stacks of the curse too, it's SUPER powerful.

Make reroll runes cheaper

Swap Rare → Uncommon

Recall: Uncommon → Rare Thanks @Scobjo!

Bug Fixes

Fix: Desync with unit movement Units with leftover paths now clear their paths before receiving stamina.

Fix: Spellmason clone movement timeout AI units now handle stamina changes correctly to prevent timeout issues.

Fix: Blood Curse + Debilitate stage order Blood Curse now applies before Amount modifiers. Thanks @Varion!

Fix: Goru resurrecting more than once Undying now removes itself properly. Thanks @Weedybird!

Fix: Freeze immunity not working via non-spell sources Thanks @Varion!

Fix: PlagueBringer working while dead Thanks @AlchemyExists!

Fix: Missing mana SFX for 'send mana' and 'steal mana'

Fix: Clones casting 'clone' on enemies Thanks @RAHHHHHH :3!

Fix: Privacy policy overlapping menu logo

Fix: Changelings' cast delay issues

Fix: Prevent out-of-bounds spawns Thanks @Rampantegecko!

Fix: Purple Portal clearing shields and mana overflow

Fix: Purple Portal resetting quicksave on level start Thanks @Lost and @eps!

Optimization

Improve recall Units no longer pack together at the same spot.

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Steam News / 10 December 2024

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