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Hello everyone!
What changed
- Workshop
- Gameplay
- Store
- Events
- Balance
- Fixes
The Bell Echoes has released the June 12 update patch.
This update primarily focuses on reworking and expanding gem-related systems. We have added 【Ore】 as a new settlement resource, reworked the growth content of the Monastery facility 【Gem Workshop】, and adjusted the visual presentation and selection mechanics of Gem Boxes after clearing Corrupted Zones.
In addition, this update adds a “View Update Log” feature to the main menu, and includes adjustments and fixes to certain Story Mode content, title effects, character skills, and talent effects.
Added 【Ore】 as a Settlement Resource
When a Corrupted Zone run is settled, you will now obtain a corresponding amount of 【Ore】 based on your current equipment and items.
【Ore】 is an important crafting resource used in the Monastery facility 【Gem Workshop】. It can be used for various workshop processes, including Gem Crafting, Blueprint Crafting, Gem Synthesis, and related features.
Gem Box Gameplay Adjustments
The visual presentation and gameplay mechanics of Gem Boxes after clearing a Corrupted Zone have been adjusted.
The original Gem Box selection method has been changed to a new “choose one from three facedown cards” format.
Gem rewards will now appear as three facedown cards. Players must choose one Gem Card first, then receive the corresponding reward.
The new Gem Box gameplay also interacts with Gem Workshop upgrades such as 【Gem Appraisal Craft】 and 【Gem Radiance】, giving players more room to judge and make informed choices in future gem selections.
Gem Workshop Rework
The Monastery facility 【Gem Workshop】 has undergone a full rework.
The new Gem Workshop is no longer only about increasing Gem inlay slots and unlocking Gem Crafting and Synthesis. Instead, it now forms a more complete progression system centered around 【Ore】, 【Blueprints】, 【Gem Synthesis】, 【Gem Decomposition】, and 【Gem Box Appraisal】.
Gem Workshop Unlock Condition Adjustments
The new Gem Workshop level unlock conditions are as follows:
Gem Workshop LV1: Automatically unlocked after the first Corrupted Zone exploration ends
Gem Workshop LV2: Clear any map on Hard difficulty once
Gem Workshop LV3: Clear any map on Expert difficulty twice
Gem Workshop LV4: Clear any map on Extreme difficulty twice
New Gem Workshop Passive: Craft Upgrades
I: 【Crafting Process】
Unlocks the page for crafting Gems using Ore [Gem Workshop L1]
II: 【Blueprint Process】
Unlocks the page for crafting Composite Gems using Blueprints [Gem Workshop L2]
III: 【Gem Synthesis】
Unlocks the page for synthesizing higher-tier Gems from lower-tier Gems [Gem Workshop L3]
IV: 【Crafting Process II】
Adds the function to decompose Gems into Ore [Gem Workshop L4]
Gem Inlay Slot Expansion
The 【Inlay Slot Expansion】 effect has been retained and continues to grow with Gem Workshop level.
I: All character Gem inlay slots +1 [Gem Workshop L1]
II: All character Gem inlay slots +2 [Gem Workshop L2]
III: All character Gem inlay slots +3 [Gem Workshop L3]
IV: All character Gem inlay slots +4 [Gem Workshop L4]
New Gem Workshop Upgrade Items
Recycling Technique I / II
I: Ore recovered during Corrupted Zone settlement +15% [Gem Workshop L1]
II: Ore recovered during Corrupted Zone settlement +30% [Gem Workshop L3]
Ore Craft I / II
I: Allows Tier 2 Gems to be crafted directly using Ore [Gem Workshop L2]
II: Allows Tier 3 Gems to be crafted directly using Ore [Gem Workshop L4]
Gem Appraisal Craft
When opening a Gem Box, you may peek at one Gem Card [Gem Workshop L2]
Gem Radiance
When opening a Gem Box, hovering over a facedown card will cause it to emit a gem glow corresponding to its tier [Gem Workshop L3]
New Main Menu Feature
Added “View Update Log”
Added a “View Update Log” feature to the game’s main menu.
Players can now view version update content more conveniently from within the game.
Story Mode Adjustment
Removed Story Mode Equipment 【Solace Amulet】
The equipment 【Solace Amulet】 has been removed from Story Mode.
The original effect of 【Solace Amulet】 was: Reduces Corruption after winning a battle.
Balance Adjustments
Chris 【Dragon Crystal】 Duration Adjustment
The initial duration of Chris’s 【Dragon Crystal】 has been reduced.
Before adjustment:
3 turns
After adjustment:
2 turns
Title 【Origin Seeker】 Effect Adjustment
When selecting a title from the Goddess Statue at Corrupted Zone Campfire Rest Stops, the effect of 【Origin Seeker】 has been adjusted.
Before adjustment:
When leveling up, Source Essence consumed -1, and the corresponding Source Essence is returned
After adjustment:
Character’s current level +1, level cap +1
Mushi Talent Fix
【Rift Wind Pierce】 Effect Trigger Logic Fix
Fixed the debuff application logic of Mushi’s talent 【Rift Wind Pierce】.
Previously, the corresponding debuffs were applied when passing through an enemy. This has now been fixed to apply these debuffs after dealing damage.
Fixed effects are as follows:
After passing through an enemy and dealing damage, applies 1 【Unbalance】
After passing through an enemy and dealing damage, applies 1 【Unbalance】 and 1 【Vulnerable】
After passing through an enemy and dealing damage, applies 2 【Unbalance】 and 2 【Vulnerable】
Thank you all for your feedback on the new version.
We will continue to optimize the gem system, meta-progression, combat balance, and overall gameplay experience based on your feedback.
— The Bell Echoes Development Team
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