This update focuses on rebalancing some of the strongest builds, improving shield mechanics for the Squire, and fixing a large number of bugs reported by the community.
Important: Save games from previous versions are no longer compatible with this update.
Major Changes
Occultist Adjustments
Nerfed OCCULTIST to reduce infinite scaling potential.
Squire Improvements
Buffed SQUIRE shield build.
Taunt Rework
TAUNT now attracts MELEE and RANGED attacks (but not Sweep attacks).
Balance Changes
Mechanics
IRON BASTION – At turn end now grants 50% of current Shield.
SWIFTNESS – Now draws additional cards at the start of the next turn.
Buffs
CENTER OF ATTENTION
HEADMAN'S OATH
AGGRESSIVE BLOCK
STONESKIN
BLOOD FOR STEEL
Reworks / Adjustments
SHIELD PACT – Grants additional Shield if the target already has Shield.
SELFLESS GIFT – Now adds Shield instead of replacing it. Upgrade reduces Squire Shield loss.
MOCK – Now costs 0 and grants TAUNT.
LEFT JAB / RIGHT CROSS – Now added to hand and cost 0.
THRIVE IN ADVERSITY – Now also grants TAUNT.
BUCKLE UP – Now grants SPARKS and card draw (SWIFTNESS) when losing Shield.
BATTLEFIELD COMMAND – Now also draws a card.
LURE IN – Now has RETAIN.
QUASH – Now costs less HP.
Nerfs
RECYCLE
FORECAST
INCANTATION+
ACHING HEART
FOREST GOLEM
Fixes & Improvements
Fixed METAL SKIN card not working.
Fixed PENANCE keyword.
Fixed DEATHWARD rounding error.
Fixed ARM GUARD not working.
Fixed HP exceeding MaxHP for CLERIC.
Fixed enemies using Strength scaling attacks without proper indication.
Fixed status effect counter damage scaling incorrectly with Ascension.
Fixed score calculation after saving and reloading.
Fixed combat log display issues.
Removed duplicate option in TRAVELING MERCHANT event.
Fixed Starting Event HP reward displaying incorrect value.
Fixed SILVER CUP relic energy change not visually reactivating cards.
Fixed "Show Upgrades" checkbox unlocking cards in the collection.
Fixed GRAND SHADOW hand not dying properly (hopefully fixed for good this time).
Added optional contact field to the feedback form so we can follow up with players.
Fixed multiple typos.
Content
Added new card art for SQUIRE and OCCULTIST.
Improved SNOW WORLD environment readability.
Updated GHOUL BITE icon for better counter readability.