Dear players,
The servers of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT will be suspended for maintenance from Aprile 28th, 2025 at 23:00 (UTC) to April 29th, 2025 at 04:00 (UTC). We suggest you log out in advance and enter the game again after the maintenance.
The details for this update are as follows:
Brand New Content
I. New Mechanism - Yang Spirit Line
1. Gameplay Info:
Yang Spirit Line will spawn during the battle. Capturing it grants Sunwing's Strength and randomly drops combat items (Longsword Tome, Greatsword Tome, Dagger Tome, Dual Blades Tome, Katana Tome).
When Yang Spirit Line disappears, players within its range will be afflicted with Yang Depletion (players with the power of beasts or the Sunwing's Strength are immune to its effect).
A certain number of Bloom Essence mechanism will spawn within the area. Interacting with them will remove Yang Depletiont for the entire team and drop additional resources.
2. Available Mode: The Herald's Trial, Quick Match and Bot Mode
3. Sunwing's Strength Effect:
Picking it up instantly restores a certain amount of Health, Armor and Rage for allied units, and restores Health by a certain percentage when the entire team attacks. When the holder of Sunwing's Strength has their Health reduced to 0, Mortal Defiance will be triggered once.
When the holder of Sunwing's Strength dies, it will drop Yangbloom Essence, granting the collector Sunwing's Strength and removing Yang Depletion.
Sunwing's Strength has a fixed total duration, which will be cleared at a fixed time during the battle.
4. Yang Spirit Line and Bloom Essence mechanism will disappear after not being interacted with for a certain period of time.
5. The effect of the power of beasts and the Sunwing's Strength are mutually exclusive. When one of these effects is active, you cannot gain the other.
6. Longsword Tome, Greatsword Tome, Dagger Tome, Dual Blades Tome, Katana Tome effects description: Using it casts powerful Golden Focus. The combat item will not be consumed but will be on cooldown, and will disappear after a certain period of time during the battle.
7. Moonbane Charms cannot be used to place Banebreath inside the Yang Depletion area for Yang Spirit Lines.
II. New Mechanism - Realm of Spirit
1. Introduction
During the battle, the Realm of Spirit will be available 120 seconds after the first Shadow Corruption spread concludes. Spectating players whose team still has surviving teammates can participate in Realm of Spirit via the spectator interface. Players must seize Rebirth Banner within the Realm of Spirit. When the Realm of Spirit is over, the player holding Rebirth Banner will be granted Rebirth qualification.
2. Available Mode: The Herald's Trial, Duos and Trios in Quick Match
3. Others
a. Players in the Realm of Spirit cannot use Ultimate skills.
b. Vermillion Bird's Might is ineffective against players in the Realm of Spirit.
c. Players in the Realm of Spirit cannot initiate or respond to Vertical Blink Strike.
III. Season Exclusive: Ignis Treasure
1. The Ignis Treasure is priced at 360 Gold. Open for a chance to obtain rewards like Tarka Ji Extreme Outfit [Infernal Armor] and the Flying Knives Extreme Skin [Emperor's Flamewheel].
2. While you have the outfit [Infernal Armor] equipped, there will be a Return to Ashes effect when you defeat enemies. Cannot be Imprinted: When in rapid movement, charging, or performing a charged attack, different special forms can be triggered.
3. Equipping Polesword Extreme Skin [Emperor's Flamewheel] changes the Attack Effects of the Souljade [Moonshards Storm]. Shows [Roaming Blades] effects when standing still or walking. The flame pattern will ignite again during combat.
4. Minimum Guarantee:
(1) Players are guaranteed to receive at least 1 Red (Extreme) reward during the process of opening at most 100 Treasures. This can be triggered multiple times. Red (Extreme) rewards will not repeat until all of them have been obtained.
(2) Legendary Cosmetic Minimum Guarantee: Within the first 25 Treasures opened, you are guaranteed to get either a Hero Outfit or a Weapon Skin. Subsequently, within every 25 Treasures opened, you are guaranteed to obtain a Legendary cosmetic that you have not yet unlocked. This guarantee can be triggered up to 14 times.
(3) Wishing Legendary Reward: If you draw an Extreme cosmetic, you can set a Legendary cosmetic which will be guaranteed when you draw a Legendary cosmetic next time. Times of guarantee can stack, but you can only set 1 cosmetic each time. If the Legendary Cosmetic Guarantee and Wishing Legendary Reward trigger simultaneously, priority is given to the Wishing Legendary Reward cosmetic and will reduce the number of remaining times that the Legendary Cosmetic Guarantee can be triggered by one.
5. Ignis Treasure 50% Discount Voucher
The first 10 Ignis Treasure that you buy will benefit from a 50% discount. This discount cannot be stacked with discounts from other discount vouchers. After 10 Ignis Treasure have been purchased, subsequent Ignis Treasure will return to their standard price.
6. Ignis Treasure will be available on Apr. 28, 2025 at 04:00 (UTC)!
After the server opens, players can preview content early, but the Spring Lantern·Hua will remain locked until the specified time.
The Star-Collection unlocks at the same time as the Spring Lantern·Hua.
IV. Single-edged Weapon Skill
Heng Sword & Katana: After using an air blast to block any opponent's common attack or focus strikes, you can follow up a powerful move at the right timing. If the sudden slash is fully unleashed, it will deal its maximum damage.
V. Limited-time Event: Trial by Flame
Event Time: From the update on April 29, 2025 to May 21, 2025 at 20:00 (UTC)
Event Content:
1. Players who complete the daily Cultivation Quests will receive Stone of Flame, which can be used to aid Tarka Ji in his cultivation.
2. Each object has different cultivation progress. When the cultivation progress reaches 50%, players will receive the cultivation rewards of the corresponding object.
3. When the cultivation progress of an object reaches 99%, the Breakthrough Quest will be unlocked. Compleing the Breakthrough Quest grants the Liquor of Lava, which can be used to help Tarka Ji overcome his inner demons. Players will then receive breakthrough rewards and unlock the complete storyline related to these inner demons.
4. Complete the breakthrough of all inner demons to assist Tarka Ji in conquering Fire Omnius, and rise reborn from the ashes.
VI. Limited-time Events: Infernal Reckoning
1. Event Duration: Extended to May. 7, 2025 20:00 (UTC)
2. Rewards may only be redeemed up until May. 14, 2025 20:00 (UTC)
3. Added Chaos Stones and other rewards that can be exchanged for.
VII. Ignis Treasure with Bonus Star - Collections
Event Duration: Apr. 29, 2025 04:00 (UTC) - Jul. 31, 2025 00:00 (UTC)
Event Rules
1. When opening Ignis Treasures, there is a chance to receive the Staff Extreme Skin, Star - Aegis Reckoning and the Valda Cui Legendary Outfit, Star - Azure Silk.
2. How to obtain: Each time you open an Ignis Treasure, there is a chance to obtain them as an additional reward. This chance increases as you obtain more Legendaries. The Maximum chance is 100%
3. The chances for the 2 Star-Collections are calculated separately and do not impact each other. After getting a Star-Collection, the corresponding chances will then reset.
4. Each account can receive a maximum of 10 [Star - Aegis Reckoning] and 2 [Star - Azure Silk].
5. The number of Star-Collections that can be obtained from Ignis Treasures is limited.
VIII. 2nd PlayStation® Tournaments #5
The rivers and lakes awaken, where the blade reveals its true prowess. 2nd PlayStation® Tournaments #5 are available for a limited time!
Event Duration: May 8, 2025 20:00 (UTC) - Jun 4, 2025 20:00 (UTC)
Event Rules:
Complete weekly quests during the event to claim Jade Medal - MAY. You can claim more Medals in the mail after advancing, and the quantity awarded for each rank is as follows:
1st place: 300 Medals
2nd place: 200 Medals
3rd-4th place: 100 Medals
5th-8th place: 50 Medals
Medals can be used for redeeming rewards and participating in rankings.
Start Time of Tournament:
Server Monday - Friday (UTC) Saturday - Sunday (UTC)
NA 03:00 23:00
03:00
AS 11:00 07:00
11:00
SEA 11:00 07:00
11:00
EU 19:00 15:00
19:00
Start Time of the First Tournament:
NA: May 9, 2025 03:00 (UTC)
AS: May 9, 2025 11:00 (UTC)
SEA: May 9, 2025 11:00 (UTC)
EU: May 9, 2025 19:00 (UTC)
IX. PlayStation Challenge:
Challenge the wind in this race! PlayStation Sky-high Racing #14 is now open!
Compete against players worldwide and ascend the rankings by achieving a place among the Top 100 fastest in Sky-high Racing mode.
How to participate:
Start Sky-high Racing on Fairyland Penglai to participate in the event.
Event Duration: Apr. 29, 2025 00:00 (UTC) - Jun. 4, 2025 23:59 (UTC)
Hero Adjustments
I. Tarka Ji
1. Adjustments to [Flame Force]:
Use a defensive stance to block hit damage and recover stamina.
· After successfully blocking any damage, you can tap the horizontal attack button to counterattack, [Burning] enemies and heavily staggering them.
·After blocking damage, you can also tap the vertical attack button to counterattack, dealing relatively high AOE damage and [Burning] enemies in the aimed direction.
2. Reduced the start-up frames for adjudicating [Flame Force]'s hit damage block effect.
3. The defensive focus level of [Flame Force: Fireball] has been changed to Golden Focus while casting.
4. Adjustments to the ultimate [Fire Frenzy]:
Significantly improves Tarka's agility, and some moves will also deal hit damage and [Burn] enemies, can be used under attack.
· Tarka blocks ranged weapon attacks when running.
·Can consume Rage to use [Flame Force] repeatedly.
· Can also become [Overheated] while this ultimate is active, which happens when Tarka's Heat maxes out.
· Attacking or being attacked grows Heat. Once it reaches max, become [Overheated] for 20 sec, changing 2nd-stage dodges into knee strikes and gaining increased Stamina recovery.
·While [Overheated], tapping the ultimate button will knock back nearby enemies. Can be used under attack.
5. Adjustments to the ultimate [Fire Frenzy: Extend]:
Significantly improves Tarka's agility and increases his Attack damage. Some moves will also deal hit damage and [Burn] enemies. Can be used under attack.
· Tarka blocks ranged weapon attacks when running and builds rage when attacking enemies.
· Increases all allied heroes' attack.
· Can also become [Overheated] while this ultimate is active, which happens when Tarka's Heat maxes out.
· Attacking or being attacked grows Heat. Once it reaches max, become [Overheated] for 20 sec, changing 2nd-stage dodges into knee strikes and gaining increased Stamina recovery. Tapping the vertical attack button after a knee strike will cause Tarka to dash forward and smash an enemy.
6. Adjusted the duration of Ultimate [Fire Frenzy: Extend] from 25 seconds in Duos and Trios, 20 seconds in Solo to 22 seconds in Duos and Trios, 18 seconds in Solo, but the efficiency of Rage recovered from attacks has been increased from 65% to 100%.
7. Increased the knockback range of Ultimate [Fire Frenzy] and [Fire Frenzy: Extend] when they are activated, and adjusted their damage multiplier from 1.0 to 0.1.
8. Slightly increased the staggered duration when the 2nd-stage dodge (Elbow Strike) hits the target during the Ultimate, making it combo into most weapons’ Crouch Verical Strike, and adjusted the damage multiplier from 1.5 to 1.3. The damage multiplier of the 2nd-stage dodge (Knee Strike) during [Overheated] status is 1.8, making it interrupt Golden Focus and move farther.
9. Optimized the pre-input response for movement actions during the Ultimate, and the timing for action interruption when the status of the Ultimate has been changed.
10. Skill [Flame Force: Block] has been removed.
11. Ultimate [Fire Frenzy: Reload] has been removed.
II. Yueshan
Further narrowed the vertical detection range when Yueshan casts his Ultimate.
III. Temulch
1. Temulch no longer has the basic feature to ignore enemies’ Storm Prison. After casting his Ultimate, the entire team can resist the debuff of enemies’ Storm Prison.
2. When Temulch passes through enemies’ Storm Prison, he no longer automatically reloads his windball.
IV. Kylin Zhang
Adjusted the damage multiplier of Ultimate [Qilin Slash: Rend’s] charged strikes from 3.0 to 2.8.
V. Cyra
Adjust the basic value of [Light's Mercy] in Solo/Trios from 1500/1800 to 1200/1500.
VI. Lannie
While Lannie's Ultimate [Tricky Bounce: Leap] is active, the height that it knocks enemies who are mid-air up has been reduced, and the distance that enemies are knocked back has been increased.
VII. Justina Gu
While the Ultimate [Arctic Wraith] is active, the height that enemies who are in mid-air are knocked up has been reduced.
Weapon Adjustments
I. Staff
Slightly increased the airborne duration when Uppercut Slash hits the enemy.
//Dev Note: We received feedback from players that Staff’s Uppercut Slash combo was rather difficult. Therefore, we made a slight adjustment to improve the combo’s error tolerance.
II. Flying Knives
1. Slightly advanced the dodge interruption point of the 1st-stage of Vertical Strike, and slightly increased the flight speed of Flying Knives．
2. Optimized the performance and movement of Horizontal Strike’s charging while sprinting.
3. Optimized the dodge moves.
4. Optimized the performance of Vertical Strike’s charging while moving.
5. The Flying Knives' 2nd stage Horizontal Strikes, 3rd stage Vertical Strikes, and Cyan Fang moves now use melee pull to determine their direction.
6. Optimized the pull of 2nd stage Vertical Strikes.
III. Single-edged Weapon
Improved the timing for switching weapons during the 1st-stage Horizontal/Vertical Strike, Charged Horizontal/Vertical Strike and 3rd-stage Horizontal/Vertical Strike.
Souljade Adjustments
I. Flying Knives Souljade
Added Souljade [Palmar Thunder]: Rapid Throw Extreme, making changes in Flying Knives’ Vertical Strike
II. Heng Sword Souljade
Added Souljade [Aerial Dash]: Improves Crouch Vertical Strike
III. Fistblades Souljade
Slightly reduced the startup frames of [Sky Punch] and adjusted it to Blue Focus, making it no longer enhance Slide Vertical Strike.
Increased the damage multiplier from 2.45 to 3.07.
In-game Adjustments
I. Survival Modes Adjustments
1. Game Pace Adjustments
Adjusted the radius of the safe zone after the first Shadow Corruption spreads from 700 to 770, the start time of Shadow Corruption spread from 300 seconds to 270 seconds, the duration of the safe zone from 300 seconds to 270 seconds, and the duration of spread from 210 seconds to 180 seconds.
Adjusted the radius of the safe zone after the second Shadow Corruption spreads from 350 to 400, and the start time of Shadow Corruption spread from 690 seconds to 630 seconds.
Adjusted the radius of the safe zone after the third Shadow Corruption spreads from 165 to 180, the start time of Shadow Corruption spread from 1080 seconds to 960 seconds, the duration of the safe zone from 120 seconds to 180 seconds, and the duration of spread from 90 seconds to 120 seconds.
Adjusted the start time of the fourth Shadow Corruption spreads from 1125 seconds to 1170 seconds, and the duration of the safe zone from 75 seconds to 90 seconds.
Adjusted the start time of the fifth Shadow Corruption spreads from 1245 seconds to 1290 seconds.
Adjusted the start time of the sixth Shadow Corruption spreads from 1350 seconds to 1395 seconds.
Adjusted the start time of the seventh Shadow Corruption spreads from 1455 seconds to 1500 seconds.
Due to game pace adjustments, the respawn time for Spirit Well and Morus' Blessing, the refresh time of in-game quests, and the duration of Moonbane Charm have been adjusted accordingly.
II. In-game Optimization
1. Increased the number of Stash resources in the Morus Isle.
2. Adjusted the number of Morus' Blessing in the first and second round of the survival mode in the Morus Isle to 2.
III. Bot Mode Adjustments
Increased the total number of AI opponents in Duos and Trios.
IV. Golden Roc Escort
1. Morus' Blessings will no longer spawn.
2. New kinds of Souljades have been added to Rift Dealers, and some of their prices have been reduced.
3. During the middle and end of each round, Rift Dealers will gain free combat items: Ploy Charm·Ballista, Ploy Charm·Forbidden Seal. Players can purchase them, but must use them before they expire.
Out-of-game Adjustments
!. Weekly Quests Adjustments
1. The following Daily Quests have been added:
(1) Defeat 3 enemies
(2) Heal 8,000 Health or Armor
(3) Deal 15,000 damage
The following quests have been removed:
(1) Open 10 Stashes
(2) Complete 6 Quest Scrolls
(3) Spend 20,000 Dark Tide Coins at Rift Dealers
II. With Ease Adjustments
Reduced the magnitude of bonus score decay of With Ease.
III. Hero Return Adjustments
Added Jade Disks in daily online rewards during Hero Return event.
*Players who have triggered Hero Return event between April 23rd and the time prior to this update will receive retroactively issued Jade Disks via in-game mail after the update.
IV. New Gesture Type
Added new Gesture type - [Precise Interactive Actions], which can be aimed and activated at other players in Seraphic Quartet of Fairyland Penglai and Music Zone (in front of Pantheon), allowing collaborative performance with targeted players. They function as solo gestures outside the designated area.
V. Upgradable Paints
1. Spend 1 Glazed Crystal to upgrade Feria Shen's Outfit [Justice·Mystic Cat] to [Justice·Feline Phantom] and unlock the "jacket-off" style.
2. Spend 1 Glazed Crystal to upgrade Akos Hu's Outfit [Justice·Nightwalker] to [Justice·Traceless Night] and unlock the "jacket-off" style.
VI. Voice Pack Collection Points
The voice packs now have a Collection Points feature, and all released voice packs in the game have been given corresponding points.
Showdown Adjustments
I. Stage Adjustments
1. Tempered Inferno features two modes: [Tempered Inferno] (relatively easy) and [Tempered Inferno·Nightscream] (original difficulty). It is unlocked after completing [Manticore's Hunt·Normal].
2. In-game Function Improvements of Tempered Inferno
a. When the remaining time of Chaos Furnace Essence reaches 60 seconds, a prompt message and sound effect will be played.
b. When the remaining time of Chaos Furnace Essence reaches 30 seconds, its Health bar will continuously flash red as a warning, and a persistent alert sound effect will be played.
c. The text indicating the number of monster waves defeated in this round will be displayed on the settlement screen.
3. Out-of-game Function Improvements of Tempered Inferno
Tap the information button beside the Gameplay title to check its description.
II. Battle Adjustments
1. Bosses no longer prioritize attacking targets that are not in [Stralth] status.
2. Optimized [Thunderstorm Array’s] strike effect to address the issue where countering while standing occasionally fails to successfully counter the electrical wave impact of Thunderstorm Array.
3. Reduced the aggression of surrounding monsters when the Boss unleashes high-threat moves in [Tempered Inferno].
4. Adjusted the timing when the Boss of the eighth wave casts high-threat moves in [Tempered Inferno·Nightscream].
5. Added Omens [Hanged Ent]
III. Curio Adjustments
1. The first two stages of [Void Sunder] strikes no longer deduct [Slash Mind].
2. When equipping [Glazed Mirror], the cooldown for [Healing Ray: Showdown] will begin upon skill cast instead of after the skill ends.
3. Curio [Flaming Soul Bead’s] awakening effect “[Explosive] is now regarded as Elemental Burst, but it can no longer cause Elemental Accumulation”,
Added a new effect: Hitting enemies affected by [Explosive] with [Flame Force: Showdown] causes explosion.
4. Optimized the explosion effect of [Explosive] when equipping [Flaming Soul Bead].
5. Added new display of [Yin-Yang Mastery]:
a. A Yin-Yang Mastery icon will be displayed below players with Yin-Yang Mastery in the party area of the main interface.
b. A bonus effect of Yin-Yang Mastery will be displayed in the Bonus Card area on the left of Gameplay of the main interface.
Only effective in PvE Lobby.
IV. Feature Optimizations
1. Adjusted the display rules for the attribute panel in the Preparation interface. Most attributes and effect bonuses will no longer be displayed when they are 0.
2. Adjusted the Hero display order in PvE profiles: When Heroes share the same Sense level, those with higher total Curio scores will now be prioritized. Future updates will also introduce a Hero display customization feature.
3. Optimized the lense performance of some moves of [Manticore].
Feature Optimizations
I. Client
1. Updating via Steam has been optimized.
Optimized the file size of update patch on Steam.
II. Out-of-Game
Optimized the quick selection logic and interface performance of Inventory Mass Dispose feature
Store Updates
I. New Packs
1. Newly added Feria Shen exclusive Pack [Feline Night Walker Pack], including Legendary outfit [Justice·Feline], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Feline Ears], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Feline Mask], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Feline Tail], Legendary Hairstyle [Justice·Mystic]. Standard price: 5,900 Gold; Now: 2,880 Gold. Single items are discounted, and you get even more discounts when you purchase a Pack.
2. Newly added Akos Hu exclusive Pack [Feline Night Walker Pack], including Legendary outfit [Justice·Nightwalker], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Nightwalker Ears], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Nightwalker Mask], Legendary Accessory [Justice·Nightwalker Tail], Legendary Hairstyle [Justice·Night]. Standard price: 5,900 Gold; Now: 2,880 Gold. Single items are discounted, and you get even more discounts when you purchase a Pack.
II. New Discounts
1. Newly added Legendary Precise Interactive Actions [Firework Cannon] for all heroes. Standard price: 2,000 Gold; Now: 360 Gold.
2. Newly added Cyra Legendary Hairstyle [Vivid Bloom]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
3. Newly added Tessa Legendary Hairstyle [Blazing Feather]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
4. Newly added Takeda Epic Pose [Demonized]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.
5. Newly added Cyra Epic Pose [Sunbathing]. Standard price: 300 Gold; Now: 200 Gold.
6. Newly added Takeda Epic Background [Surging Malice]. Standard price: 200 Gold; Now: 160 Gold.
7. Newly added Takeda Epic Base [Serpent Ward]. Standard price: 400 Gold; Now: 300 Gold.
8. Newly added Tarka Ji Legendary Hero's Theme [Wildfire]. Standard price: 800 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
III. New Floral Dew Items
Newly added Floral Dew Items in the Item Store.
1. Imprint Roller*5 with a price of Floral Dew*4.
2. Glazed Crystal*7 with a price of Floral Dew*1.
3. Immortal Treasure*1 with a price of Floral Dew*1.
4. Lotus Treasure*1 with a price of Floral Dew*1.
IV. New Items in Spectral Silk Store
1. Newly added Epic Pose [Silent Observation] for all male heroes with a price of 1,200 Spectral Silk.
2. Newly added Epic Pose [Peep] for all female heroes with a price of 1,200 Spectral Silk.
V. New Items in the Lunar Pavillion
1. Takeda Nobutada Legendary Outfit [Warrior's Flame] and Lyam Liu Legendary Outfit [Searing Sincerity].
2. The end of availability for Peak Speed crossover cosmetics is now displayed in a reminder, please exchange for them while they are available!
Bug Fixing
I. Hero-related Bugs
1. Optimized an issue where the water spears of Valda Cui’s Ultimate [Rising Tide: Unchained] occasionally failed to apply the bind effect when hitting enemies.
2. Optimized an issue where Valda Cui’s Ultimate [Rising Tide: Unchained] can be occasionally interrupted when being activated.
3. Optimized an issue where Justina Gu’s Ultimate Ice Mist can trigger the shield block of Shayol Wei’s Ultimate Mystic Roar.
4. Optimized an issue where enemies may trigger environmental landslides when [Rampage] hits them with Rampage in complex scenarios.
5. Fixed a problem that prevented players playing as Justina Gu from using the ultimate button to unleash icy attacks while her ultimate [Arctic Wraith] was active.
II. Battle-related Bugs
1. Fixed an issue where [Void Sunder’s] effect and the persistence of additional strikes from rare affixes were not functioning correctly.
2. Fixed an issue where the speacial effect volume of some Curios cannot be adjusted. You can now adjust Curio effect volume in [Character].