Season 3 - Frostborn Legacies launches on January 31st! The gates will open at 1PM EST and Season 3 will begin.
Jump in and start your Season 3 journey! See you in game!
Pre-Season 3 Chaos Week Update (Launches January 24th at 1PM EST)
Welcome to our biggest system overhaul yet! This update introduces fundamental changes to character progression and combat mechanics, offering unprecedented build diversity and strategic depth.
Complete Skill Tree Rework
We've reimagined our skill tree from the ground up, creating a more dynamic and flexible progression system:
Major Changes
Massive Expansion: The skill tree now features more than triple the number of nodes compared to the previous version, offering vastly more build possibilities
New Selection Nodes: Special stat nodes that let you choose which specific stat to acquire, giving you more control over your character's development
Advanced Node Types: Introducing several new nodes:
- Affinity nodes for specialized damage types
- Stance nodes for unique combat positions
- Skill enhancement nodes
- Build-defining nodes
New Offhand Affinity
Introducing a deep new layer of customization with Offhand Affinities - special properties that can be modified through offhand equipment mods.
11 New Offhand Available Affinities:
Each affinity can be enhanced through bonuses, allowing players to specialize their builds and unlock powerful synergies. Mix and match affinities to discover powerful new combinations and create builds never seen before!
New Empowered Attacks
Transform your combat style with our new Empowered Attacks:
- All stance-based skills can now be enhanced through specialized skill tree modifications
- Unlock powerful variations of your favorite stance abilities
Harmonian Maps Complete Rework
We've completely rebuilt the Harmonian maps from scratch, offering a fresh experience for all players:
- Redesigned layouts and environments
- Enhanced visual elements and atmosphere
Monogram System Enhancement
We've expanded the monogram system to offer more flexibility and customization options:
Direct Monogram Unlocking
- Players can now purchase any monograms
- No more waiting for random unlocks to get your desired monogram
Monogram Swapping - Experiment with different monogram combinations
Player can now change monograms on flawless items that already have one at a set price
Monogram modifier update
All monogram that were tied to a specific stat now work based on your highest stat.
Inventory System Improvements
We've streamlined the inventory system for better organization and item management:
New Tab System
- Inventory now features materials and keys tabs for better item organization
- Improved inventory navigation and management
Item Locking
- New item locking mechanism to protect valuable gear
- Prevent accidental item deletion or modification
Rupture Monster Overhaul
We've reworked all normal monsters you'll face in Ruptures:
Combat Behavior Rework
- Redesigned attack patterns and combat behaviors
- Adjusted movement and attack speeds
- More dynamic and challenging encounters
Character Stats System
Stat Sheet
- Certain stats will be hidden from stats sheet for better clarity if they are at 0%
- Added new relevant stats to better reflect character progression
- All base attributes now provide a single, focused bonus
Reworked Stances Mastery Bonuses
All masteries now provide a focused set of combat bonuses:
- Stance Damage
- Critical Strike Damage
- Max Health
- Armor
New Features
- Added recipe: Trade 5 Bridge Keys for 1 Archeon Key (requires level 165)
- New "Elite" Target Dummy available in Home Fort
- Introduced Free Daily Character Respec
- Expanded Monogram collection with new options
In addition to all the changed above, we made more changes during the Pre-season Chaos week:
Pre-Season 3 Launch Balance Patch notes
Season 3 Chaos Week - Fixes Patch
Season 3: Frostborn Legacies, Chaos Week 28th of January - Patch and Reset