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Steam News14 July 202511mo ago

Early Access Patch #19 (v0.2.9) - Preparing for Chapter 3b

Early Access Patch #19 (v0.2.9) contains changes that help pave the way for the upcoming Chapter 3b!

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changedEarly Access Patch #19 ( v0.2.9 ) contains changes that help pave the way for the upcoming Chapter 3b! It also contains some minor adjustments to instinct mode and balance changes for Chapter 3a, along with several localization changes to help support the upcoming Japanese version!
changedInstinct Mode Improvements:If the enemy is cowering in fear (due to Ludriel's Shield) and 2 attacks are likely to result in a victory, the player will now attack on the first turn (instead of potentially using mana).
changedInstinct Mode Improvements:Improved consideration for echoing spells and various healing sources from 3a.
changedInstinct Mode Improvements:Improved decision making when Healing Thrust is available.
changedInstinct Mode Improvements:Improved decision making when Dream Strike will deal much more damage than a normal attack.
changedAbility Changes:Dragon Step Now: " +20% evasion every turn. -40% evasion every time you evade." Previously: " +25% evasion every turn. -50% evasion every time you evade."

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changedEarly Access Patch #19 ( v0.2.9 ) contains changes that help pave the way for the upcoming Chapter 3b! It also contains some minor adjustments to instinct mode and balance changes for Chapter 3a, along with several localization changes to help support the upcoming Japanese version!
changedIf the enemy is cowering in fear (due to Ludriel's Shield) and 2 attacks are likely to result in a victory, the player will now attack on the first turn (instead of potentially using mana).
changedImproved consideration for echoing spells and various healing sources from 3a.
changedImproved decision making when Healing Thrust is available.
changedImproved decision making when Dream Strike will deal much more damage than a normal attack.

Early Access Patch #19 (v0.2.9) contains changes that help pave the way for the upcoming Chapter 3b! It also contains some minor adjustments to instinct mode and balance changes for Chapter 3a, along with several localization changes to help support the upcoming Japanese version!

Instinct Mode Improvements:

  • If the enemy is cowering in fear (due to Ludriel's Shield) and 2 attacks are likely to result in a victory, the player will now attack on the first turn (instead of potentially using mana).

  • Improved consideration for echoing spells and various healing sources from 3a.

  • Improved decision making when Healing Thrust is available.

  • Improved decision making when Dream Strike will deal much more damage than a normal attack.

Ability Changes:

  • Dragon Step

    • Now: "+20% evasion every turn. -40% evasion every time you evade."

    • Previously: "+25% evasion every turn. -50% evasion every time you evade."

  • Spellweave

    • Now"Using a spell in battle gives your next attack +15% more ATK, scales with MaxMP." (Scaling slightly reduced)
    • Previously"Using a spell in battle gives your next attack +20% more ATK, scales with MaxMP." (Scaling slightly reduced)
  • Itemweave

    • Now"Using an item in battle gives your next attack +15% more ATK, scales with DEX." (Scaling slightly reduced)
    • Previously: "Using an item in battle gives your next attack +20% more ATK, scales with DEX."

  • Developer Note: These abilities were slightly overperforming when used generally without considering synergies (especially in the case of Dragon Step and Spellweave).

General Changes:

  • Fixed an issue where "Ludriel's Shield" duplicate protection would create add a "Kite Shield" to shops instead of an "Aegis" when playing with equipment from Chapter 3a's era.

  • Further localization changes for upcoming Japanese support.

  • Support added to prepare for the upcoming Chapter (3b).

Source

Steam News / 14 July 2025

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