Shades: Update 0.4.2
Hello! Today we are glad to tell you about a Shades 0.4.2 update! In this post we will let you know what has changed in a game and what to expect in the future.
Update Highlights:
Changes in the Shades system
Since the beginning of the soft launch, we gathered data and analyzed which Shades do players choose and why. The result of this work is the significant rework of all features related to Shades.
First of all, now you can see which Schools Shades belong to. Before, the only way to figure this out was to compare the icons and effects of the Shades. This new feature will help players to choose Shades and develop tactics for the run faster.
Secondly, the Schools themselves were changed. Schools of Badger and Monkey were removed, but three new ones were added. The School of Owl helps you with magic, the School of Xuánwǔ consists of all the Shades related to the Shield mechanic and the neutral School of Shades will be helpful in any situation.
Third major change is the improvement of the Pause menu. Shades icons are bigger and are located better. Players will be able to figure out their build easily! And, most importantly, the new Pause menu looks cool.
Sai and staff changes
These weapons haven’t always worked as intended and that caused some hits to not happen. We found the problem and fixed it. Now using sai and staff will be more convenient and pleasant to use.
Duels balance improvements
We were glad to see players loved that new Duels mode. But over time it became clear that there are balance tweaks that have to be made. It primarily concerned Act II and therefore Act II Duels balance changed the most. Now fighting in a classic style of round fights will be even more fun!
Full rework of item traits
Legendary items were changed the most. Now a lot of them give you bonuses that can’t be obtained elsewhere and this opens up new possibilities for battle tactics. Other items give huge bonuses to characteristics which powers you up directly.
What’s next?
The next update will add a new story Act.
If my path teched me something, it’s the one thing: if something’s happening with the Shadow Energy—expect trouble. But I have no choice but to learn how to use these new shades. Otherwise there is no way to win, and the victory must be won at any cost.
Stay tuned!
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