I had a couple dozen hours free over the last few days, so progress is coming a little quicker than usual.
tldr build notes: new playable character is available for everyone doing the 5.0 alpha tests. Opt in instructions at the bottom. Find him through the Veil in Ruby's House at any point in the game. Quest designed for level 1 new save files.
Like main party characters, Eurus is not currently permitted in the Battlefront area.
0.05 [5.0 Alpha Build #5, Test Date: August 05, 2021]
What's In This Version:
- Preparation for day 2 tie in is under way. Elena Katali will prompt Ruby to visit Officer Rose, who sends her home. If you enter Ruby's Room, you will be stuck there until the patch which adds Day 2.
What To Look For: Look for these and other bugs and report them on Discord!
- Eurus properly joins the party after his quest is completed.
- Music properly changes between Ruby's House, The Veil, Raphael's Tower Area, and Raphael's Tower.
- Lighting returns to normal after leaving Raphael's Tower Area.
New:
- Debug Unit has been added to Lvell to remove Quest #8, which was previously "Nightmare of Lvell". This quest had no further details than a title and should be removed from all active save files.
- Elena Katali of the Phoenix Ash now prompts Ruby to return to Officer Rose after her questline is complete.
- The Veil now connects to the Raphael's Tower Area. Visit this location to help Eurus.
Changes:
- The store page listing for the Cross of Auria demo has been delisted. This demo may be safely uninstalled.
Character Highlight: Eurus
Elemental Affinity: Wind
Weapon Type: Scythe. Adds "Scythe" battle commands.
Armor Type: Leather
Learned by level up:
1: Singlehand Stance
1: Doublehand Stance
3: Arcane Shock
3: Swing
6: Airblade
8: Airslash
10: Arcane Shock II
16: Airslash II
18: Airblade II
20: Reave
30: Airslash III
36: Airblade III
Attack State: Air Current (5%) [Air Current increases the chance of Wind-Weak applying to the afflicted target by 300% and may be applied by any skill which adds the Normal-Attack state, which is most non-elemental physical skills.]
Resist State: Wind-Weak (100% Resistance)
About Singlehand Stance
Singlehand Stance...
- Applies "Singlehand Scythe" to Eurus, which increases MP cost by 20% and increases magic damage by 20%.
- Removes "Doublehand Scythe" and allows access to Magic, but prevents the use of Skills.
- Starts with a 2 turn warm-up and has a 2 turn cool-down.
- Is a Scythe-type ability.
- Has a chance to freecast various magic in a single turn depending on Eurus's level.
Under level 10: Airblade + Arcane Shock
Level 10 to Level 20: Airblade x2 or Airblade + Arcane Shock
Level 20 to Level 30: Airblade x2 or Airblade + Arcane Shock or Airblade + Wind Buffet
Level 30 to Level 40: Airblade + Wind Buffet or Airblade x2 or Wind Buffet + Gust
Level 40 to Level 50: Airblade + Wind Buffet or Wind Buffet x2 or Wind Buffet + Gust
Level 50 to Level 99: Airblade + Wind Buffet or Wind Buffet x2 or Wind Buffet + Gust or Gust x2 or Gust x3.
About Doublehand Stance
Doublehand Stance...
- Will always cast Attack + Swing regardless of level.
- Applies "Doublehand Scythe" to Eurus, which increases Physical damage by 25%.
- Removes "Singlehand Scythe" and allows access to Skills, but prevents the use of Magic.
- Starts with a 3 turn warm-up and has a 3 turn cool-down.
- Is a Scythe-type ability.
Alpha Opt-In Instructions
1. With the Steam client open, right click Cross of Auria and select Properties
2. In the new window, navigate to the Betas tab
3. Enter the following beta access code: version5alpha
4. Press the "opt-in" button and make sure the branch listed is "alpha5 - 5.0 Alpha Branch" in the drop down menu. Then, it is safe to exit this menu.
To switch back to the retail version of the game, select "None" in the drop down menu instead.