Hotfix #74 (1.8.6) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

General Fixes

• Fixed a crash caused by the new Buff HUD changes.

• Fixed a crash that can occur when opening the Mission Terminal while network connection is lost.

• Fixed a crash that can occur when trying to dodge while carrying a luggable.

• Fixed a sync issue that could end up blocking some players from joining the Mourningstar.

• Reduced memory usage in the Mourningstar which should lead to reduced crashes on PlayStation.

• Reworked how particle destruction works to avoid a set of fairly common crashes.

• Reduced maximum packet size to improve network stability under poor network conditions.

• Solved a case in which the game could lose access to data services during a gameplay session.

Cosmetic and Animation Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Hangledge Rescue animation was playing too quickly.

Havoc Campaign - Mission Pool and Mutator Rotation

Every third week during a Havoc Campaign, we are rotating the mission pool and mutator pool. One or two missions and mutators will swap out during this time. This rotation happened at the beginning of this week, August 25.

Mission Pool

Incoming

• Enclavum Baross

• Comms-Plex 154/2f

Outgoing

• Archivum Sycorax

• Hab Dreyko

Mutators

Incoming

• Cranial Corruption

Outgoing

• The Blight Spreads

General Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff was teleported in the elevator with incorrect rotation.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff would sometimes move upward after colliding with walls instead of falling naturally due to gravity.

Cosmetic and Animation Fixes

• Fixed an issue that was causing the Suppression Shield & Shock Maul to block the view during the outro cutscene for assassination missions.

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team

Things are getting explosive on the streets of Tertium. Wyrmwood agents report an unusually high presence of explosive ordnance in the drop zone.

To make progress in the event, complete missions with the Explosive Uprising condition.

This event will start on Thursday, August 21. The rewards will be Ordo dockets, Plasteel and Diamantine. Those who complete the last tier of the event will receive a cosmetic insignia.

Hotfix #73 (1.8.5) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

General Fixes and Updates

• Added a toggle in the Mission Terminal Options to turn off quickplaying into the Battle for Tertium campaign missions.

• Fixed an issue that was causing the server to crash when players would step in specific locations in several missions.

• Fixed an issue related to gas clouds that could cause a crash.

• Fixed an issue where not all active buffs icons would be displayed in the HUD, but only a part of them.

• Fixed an issue that was preventing equipped items from being shown in the inventory.

• Fixed an issue where the "Executor" blessing was not stacking correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the “Hot Shot” blessing was scaling incorrectly over the tiers, while also remaining active while the secondary weapon was not wielded.

Dev Note: The blessing will now scale its value 20/30/40/50% over tiers 1 to 4 as intended, instead of the incorrect and reverse scaling 80/70/60/50%.

• Fixed an issue where the "All or Nothing" blessing was not stacking correctly on Atrox Tactical Axes and Munitorum Sapper Shovels.

• Fixed an issue where Scab Flamers would fail to play their voicelines.

• Fixed an issue in the Barber-Chirurgeon where adjusting height only wasn't allowing players to confirm the changes to their character.

• The Mastery card in the End of Round screen now shows the correct weapon max level exp instead of showing it as level 0 with 0 exp.

• Added additional error message codes for network errors and server disconnections.

Cosmetic and Animation Fixes

• Fixed some clipping issues on the scarf of the Veteran “Bakkan Pattern Fatigues with Flak Vest” upperbody cosmetic.  

• Fixed an issue where parts of facial hair would disappear while using the Veteran “Family Heirloom Flak Helmet” headgear cosmetic. 

• Fixed an issue where the same name was used for multiple cosmetic reward frames.

Dev Note: The previously named “Purge the Unclean” frame from the Rotten Armour event is now “Disgustingly Resilient”. 

• Fixed an issue where the “Obtained From” text was not displayed properly for the Rotten Armour event reward frame.

• Fixed an issue where the preview image of the “Brass Crucis” weapon trinket was not displayed correctly.  

• Fixed an issue where the following Zealot cosmetic upperbodies could look fractured:  

  • Armour of the House of the Begloried Redemptor.

  • Pious Warrior's Armour.

• Fixed an issue where the purity seal on the Ogryn “Bestest Trophy Pack” accessory cosmetic would float slightly away from the pack. 

• Fixed an instance of metal plates clipping through the gloves of the Veteran “Vostroyan Flak Coat” upperbody cosmetic while inspecting weapons. 

• Fixed issues where the anchor on the Ogryn “Field Issue Haversack (XXXXL)” accessory cosmetic would rapidly move around while running.

• Fixed an issue where the Zealot “Witchhunter's Hat” headgear cosmetic would incorrectly remove small parts of some hair styles.  

• Fixed an issue where the “Intra-Cranial Implant” headgear cosmetic would not connect properly in the neck.  

• Fixed issues with backpacks partially clipping into the Veteran “Bakkan Pattern Fatigues with Flak Vest” and Zealot “Preacher's Bakkan Pattern Fatigues with Flak Vest” upperbody cosmetics.

General Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the following talents could fail to trigger correctly: Execution Order, Efficient Killer, Malocator, No Lenience, Keeping Protocol and Writ of Execution.

• Improved the DLC validation process for the Arbites Class add-on.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash when using Execution Order.

• Fixed an issue where the Arbites Cyber-Mastiff would not disappear with the players during the Outro win cutscene in Mortis Trials.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff smoke effects would not show in the inventory views.

• Fixed an issue where the icon for the Arbites Shock Maul wasn't correctly aligned in the Mastery screen.

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team

The Blight has mutated, twisting the very armor our enemies wear. Watch out for these decaying, disgusting threats. Crushers, Maulers and Scab Ragers in missions with the Event active will bear an infested armor, which makes them slower but much tougher! And beware their vile secretions, the blood they shed might not be so harmless...

To make progress in the event, complete missions with the Rotten Armour condition. This goes for any combination of Rotten Armour and other modifiers that are available, such as Rotten Armour and Hunting Grounds, Rotten Armour and Pox Gas and more.

This event starts on Thursday, July 24, and will run until August 14! Progress in the event will reward Ordo Dockets, Plasteel, Diamantine, and a brand new portrait frame at the last tier!

Hotfix #72 (1.8.4) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

• Fixed server crash occurring while playing Refinery Delta-17.

• Rolled back to FSR version 3.1.2. This change is made to ensure the best overall experience for players, while maintaining support for key features like FSR 4 and others. We're actively working on updating to a newer version in the future and will reintroduce newer improvements when ready.

• Fixed issue where the Arbites Talent 'Razor-Jaw Augment' was being affected by Cyber-Mastiff damage increasing buffs.

Dev Note: Regarding the last issue on the list, this resulted in damage being increased by up to 450% at times.

Havoc Campaign - Mission Pool and Mutator Rotation

Every third week during a Havoc Campaign, we are rotating the mission pool and mutator pool. One or two missions and mutators will swap out during this time. This rotation will happen next week.

Mission Pool

Incoming

• Hab Dreyko

• Mercantile HL-70-04-510

Outgoing

• Consignment Yard HL17-36

• Chasm Logistratum

Mutators

Incoming

• None

Outgoing

• Pus-Hardened Skin

• Inferno Special Event

Hotfix #71 (1.8.3) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

To stay consistent with how Arbites cosmetics have been presented to players, we’ve deployed a fix for an issue introduced with Hotfix #70 where precinct decals were incorrectly appearing on them. With Hotfix #71 the intended decal behavior will be the following:

• All progression gear upper bodies will display the selected precinct number. The upper body of the deluxe edition will remain unchanged. 

• The cape in the Deluxe edition of the Arbites DLC will not display a precinct number.

• Earnable in-game cosmetics that include capes will not show a precinct number on capes.

• The Arbitrator Revelatum Plate with Covert Ops Coat (Lucis) in the Commodore's Vestures will not display the precinct number on the right shoulder anymore - to stay consistent with how the cosmetic was presented to players.

General Fixes

• Upgraded to the latest version of FSR (3.1.4). 

• Fixed an issue where Basic Training rewards preview images were displayed in an incorrect size.

• Fixed an issue where backstory choices were randomized at the start of an operation in the Barber-Chirurgeon instead of using the player saved backstory.

• Fixed an issue with the ‘Chained Deathblow’ Turtolsky Heavy Sword blessing where the critical chance bonus would not scale correctly on all tiers.

• Additional fixes for a crash that could occur when Auspex devices started playing sounds the same time as the player wielded a weapon.

• Fixed an issue that was causing the server to crash when players would step in specific locations in several missions.

Cosmetic & Animation Fixes

• Fix for the Veteran “Regimental Beret” headgear cosmetic causing part of hairline to be hidden.  

• Fixed an issue where some headgear cosmetics would cause the hairline of the characters to break.

General Fixes & Tweaks

• Lowered requirements for some Arbites Penances:

  • 'Justice Dispensed' from 3500 to 750

  • 'Arbites Gunner' from 3500 to 2000

  • 'Castigator's Arrest' from 3500 to 2000

• Fixed an issue where sound was not playing correctly when the Nuncio Aquila ability expired.

• Fixed an issue where some enemies were getting deformed when pounced on by the Cyber-Mastiff.

• Smoke-emitting VFX are now enabled again for Cyber-Mastiff cosmetics displaying said effects.

• Fixed an issue where 'Remote Detonation' could trigger Ranged Attack bonuses (e.g. the ‘Puncture’ weapon blessing).

• Fixed an issue where blood effects were not being applied on the Shock Maul and Suppression Shield head.

• Fixed an issue where 'Prosecution Blow' didn't apply correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the ‘Pinpointing Target’ blessing would not trigger on the Shotpistol and Riot Shield.

• Inspiring Recitation now correctly applies the intended 30% damage reduction, as stated in its description.

• Fixed ‘Castigator's Stance’ not replenishing Toughness on activation while standing on fire surfaces.

• Fixed an issue where players couldn't tag enemies in certain cases while using the double tag setting.

• Fixed an issue where enemies tagged with ‘Execution Order’ would stay tagged even when not relevant to the mission anymore.

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team

Hotfix #70 (1.8.2) is currently rolling out across our platforms. In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

General Fixes

• Fixed banter frequency: banter has been increased for all classes during missions. 

• Solved a common crash that could occur when browsing companion skins.

• Fixed an issue that was causing the server to crash when players would step in specific locations in several missions.

• Fixed the description of Fan the Flames blessing so that the correct values are displayed.

• Fixed an issue that was causing weapon names to be cut off when inspecting them.

• Fixed an issue that was preventing tagging from working properly.

• More improvements to how cosmetics and rewards are displayed in the inventory.

• Fixed an issue where some debug strings were visible in the tactical overlay.

• Fixed an issue where Psyker 'on critical hit' talents would trigger when burn stacks are active on enemies.

• Fixed an issue that was causing part of the character to become invisible while changing cosmetics.

• Updated descriptions of the “Lightning Reflex” and “Counterattack” blessings to consistently use “Perfect Block”.

• Fixed an issue where some lines in the Orthus Offensive mission would be inaudible.

• Fixed the Zealot “Hexorcist's Breeches” lowerbody cosmetic item having the wrong footstep modulation.  

• Fixed the incorrect inclusion of the Radio Operator in the “Elitist” penance.  

• Fixed an issue where an incorrect skull icon would be shown in the Mission Request popup.  

• Fixed the icons for experience and Ordo dockets being in the wrong order on the Mission Terminal.  

• Difficulties can now be swapped by pressing on the diamond shapes in The Meat Grinder.  

• Fixed an issue where the “New Weekly Contracts” notification would show up even when Sire Melk’s Requisitorium was not yet unlocked.  

• Increased the spacing between the text and the border on the right-hand side of the special condition text.  

• Lightened up the vignette effect on the zoomed-in view of the Mission Terminal in order to see more of the hive. 

• Changed the default value of the settings for the companion nameplate: all player Companion nameplates are now visible by default in the Mourningstar.

• Heavily reduced the pixelated effect from mission board thumbnails.

• Fixed an issue where the skybox would occasionally be visible after completing a Campaign mission.

Auric Difficulty Changes

New High Intensity added which will be active during High Intensity missions on the Auric level difficulty; this change will bring higher enemy count and increased spawn rate, more frequently occurring specials and hordes spawning.

Dev Note: Auric used to be Damnation with the guarantee of modifiers with High Intensity applied, that intensity has been applied as a baseline to new Auric, thus missions on the Auric Board may now appear as both High Intensity and Non-High Intensity.

Cosmetic & Animation Fixes

• Fixed an issue where parts of the Infantry, Helbore, and Recon Lasguns did not show with texture quality settings set to "High".

• Fixed an issue where some Cyber-Mastiff animations were blending with the player character in End of Round poses.

• Several improvements to player animations.

• Fixed an issue causing swing trails to be missing on Shock Maul and Suppression Shield weapons.

• Fixed an issue that was causing headgear to overlap and cover the entire head.

• Fixed an issue where the lower plate and cloth on the Psyker “Detio's War Plate” upperbody cosmetic clips with the chest piece while crouching.  

• Fixed some deformation issues on the Psyker “Vostroyan Chain Hood with Psykana Collar” headgear cosmetic.

• Fixed an issue where the Veteran “Ocular Augmetic and Blue Face Mask” headgear cosmetic would remove too much hair.

• Fixed instances of hair clipping on the Veteran “Witchhunter's Hat with Mask” and Zealot “Witchhunter's Hat” headgear cosmetics.

General Fixes

• Updated localized description text for the following Arbites weapons.   

  • Exterminator Shotgun Mk III + VIII.

  • Subductor Shotpistol and Riot Shield.

• Fixed a typo in the “That’s Not Fair!” Arbites Commendations Character Creation option.

• Fixed instances of the Arbites class occasionally using voice lines from other classes.

• Fixed an issue where it was not possible to deploy a Nuncio-Aquila while sprinting.

• Fixed an issue with Cyber-Mastiff nameplate being displayed in missions even though interface setting was set to off.

• Fixed an issue with the position of the Arbites Shock Maul on Hadron's table on the Empower menu.

• Fixed a crash that might occur when throwing grenades with an Arbites character during Basic Training.  

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff was spawning when looking at player cosmetics in the Commodore’s Vestures.

• Fixed issue where 'Razor-Jaw Augment' didn't properly apply Bleed to all targets hit by the Pounce knockback.

• Fixed an issue where Keeping Protocol talent was increasing damage to enemies other than Monstrosities.

• Fixed an issue where the Shock Maul and Suppression Shield charge display was not showing any outline until the first bar was shown.

• Fixed an issue where an incorrect message was displayed when changing the appearance of your Cyber-Mastiff in the Barber-Chirurgeon.

• Fixed an issue where some enemy units were sliding on the floor after having been pounced by the Cyber-Mastiff.

• Fixed an issue where the Nuncio Aquila effect failed to disappear in the end mission cutscene.

• Fixed an issue that was causing the weapon rarity text to run off the UI window for the Exterminator Shotgun.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff could push Poxbursters even when not attacking anything.

Cosmetic & Animation Fixes

• Fixed some clipping issues on both versions of the Arbites “Arbitrator Revelatum Plate with Covert Ops Coat” upperbody cosmetic.  

• Fixed an issue where the Arbites Precinct-specific decals would not always be applied correctly onto the related upperbody cosmetics.  

• Fixed some issues with the Arbites Precinct-specific decals being stretched or cut off while being applied on the following upperbody cosmetic items.

  • Arbitrator Patrol Plate.

  • Arbitrator Proctor Plate.

• Fixed an issue where the kneepads on the Arbites “Arbitrator Revelatum Fatigues (Lucis)” lowerbody cosmetic would appear slightly detached from the knee while squatting.

• Fixed an issue where the trinket attachment points were incorrectly placed on the Arbites “Shock Maul and Suppression Shield” and “Shock Maul” weapons.

• Fixed an issue where blood effects were not being applied on the Shock Maul and Suppression Shield head.

• Fixed an issue where human Backpacks were not available to the Arbites Class. Players who previously purchased any of the following premium cosmetics (backpacks) will now be able to equip them on their Arbitrator:

  • Pilgrim's Scroll Tube

  • Vox-Caster "Theta-901"

  • Enlightening Reading

  • Feretory With Sconces

• Players who previously purchased any of the following premium cosmetics (implants) will now be able to equip them on their Arbitrator:

  • Spectrus VI Model Bionic Eye

  • MkIVz Occular Augmetic

  • MkIIg Occular Augmetic

  • Voicebox Rebreather (Osclum III Pattern)

  • Intra-Cranial Implant

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team

Hotfix #69 (1.8.1) is currently rolling out across our platforms. This hotfix addresses multiple crash issues and gameplay bugs primarily related to the release of the Battle for Tertium Free Update and the Arbites Class.  In the meantime, you can read the notes below.

• Fixed the biggest crash stemming from the Battle for Tertium release: a crash would occur when starting the game and joining servers with a certain combination of skins/trinkets and the Ogryn Pickaxes. 

• Fixed a crash that occurred often when playing missions with Toxic Gas enabled.

• Fixed a crash that occurred when having the Steam overlay disabled.

• Fixed a crash occurring when creating a new character if scrolling too quickly throughout the character creation menus.

• Fixed a crash that can occur when selecting the Lone Wolf talent while your Cyber-Mastiff is wearing a smoke-emitting cosmetic. As a temporary fix we removed visual FX from the dog cosmetics while we investigate a more permanent fix to be deployed soon.

• Fixed a crash that would occur when Auspex devices started playing sounds the same time as the player wielded a weapon.

• Fixed an issue where the Play button on the Mission Board would temporarily be unavailable if no Campaign mission was active.

• The hair of the “Brahms’ Memories” NPC in the Meat Grinder is now properly displayed.

• Fixed an issue where the notification pop-up for unlocking a curio slot would continuously re-appear.

• Removed the Scab Radio Operator variant from the “Traitorous collective” penance.

  • Note: the same issue in “Elitist” penance will be fixed in the next hotfix.

• "Modify Cyber-Mastiff Appearance" in the Barber-Chirurgeon screen is now translated to all languages.

• Fixed an issue where 'Break the Line' wouldn't properly interrupt Weapon Actions.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff would stop attacking after its owner had been consumed by a Beast of Nurgle.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff wouldn't jump down from the Valkyrie at the start of 'Rolling Steel'.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff would target the Poxbusters automatically. It should only do so at the order of the Arbitrator from now on.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff would have its Outline enabled even when the related Options setting was set to Off.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff had the wrong attack type towards Daemonhosts spawned through the 'Heinous Ritual' circumstance.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff could have two cosmetics applied during mission cutscenes.

• Fixed an issue where 'Execution Order' would decrease the Damage dealt by Monstrosities attacked by the Cyber-Mastiff.

• Fixed an issue where 'Break the Line' would force heavy stagger on the Dreg Captains.

• Fixed an issue where the 'Castigator's Stance' description didn't specify that it replenished all Toughness.

• Fixed an issue where the 'Nuncio-Aquila' descriptions didn't specify its Cooldown.

• Fixed an issue where 'Hold the Line' didn't specify the stacks Duration.

• Fixed an issue where the Cyber-Mastiff could get stuck in between walls for an extended period of time.

• Fixed an issue where the 'Voltaic Shock Mine' description displayed an incorrect range value.

  • Note: The actual range for the mine is 3m.

• Added a check that prevents players without the Arbites DLC from purchasing the Arbites Exterminator Shotgun weapon skin in the Commodore's Vestures.

• Fixed a crash that could occur when a Veteran would activate 'Executioner's Stance' near a Cyber-Mastiff.

• Fixed an issue that was preventing equipped weapon cosmetics from showing up in the Operative menu, Mourningstar or Ready Up screen.

• Various improvements to how cosmetics and rewards are displayed in the inventory.

• Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when killing an enemy as a Veteran while nearby a Cyber-Mastiff and having the "Target Down!" talent selected.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the server to crash when a player joined while on an elevator.

  

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team

The Adeptus Arbites have arrived – Darktide’s first Class DLC. Get the Arbites Class on all platforms today, you can choose between the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3710910/Warhammer_40000_Darktide__Arbites_Class/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3710950/Warhammer_40000_Darktide__Arbites_Class_Deluxe_Edition/

The Adeptus Arbites enforce the Lex Imperialis – the Imperial Law. The institution’s most visible officers, known as Arbitrators, are utterly unforgiving of those who dare transgress the Law. They are swift to unleash brutal punishment upon those guilty of threatening the Imperium’s working, and no one is beyond their long reach.

They have been present on Tertium for at least as long as Inquisitor Grendyl’s forces, investigating anomalies in the planet’s Tithe offerings.

The situation has grown so grave that Marshall Vortern has decided that the long arm of the Imperial Lex needs to take a firmer grasp of the situation.

It is worth noting that the Arbites’ arrival takes place after the events of the Battle for Tertium, so while you can absolutely play as an Arbites through the new campaign, some of the story scenes will not be addressed to your type of character. For this reason, we suggest playing the Battle for Tertium for the first time with one of the core characters.

The Arbitrator's loyal companion and best friend will join you in the slaying of lawbreakers and other scum. After you’re finished with customizing its name and looks, you’ll soon have it fighting alongside you. The Cyber-Mastiff has its own Passive target selection, which it will use to help you against anything that comes too close. You can also command it to attack a specific target, which will override any behaviour of its own. To command your Mastiff, you simply double-tap your Tag Input on any enemy that is eligible to be Tagged.

When the Cyber-Mastiff attacks a Human-Sized enemy, it will pounce on it, knocking it down and keeping it that way until it kills the enemy, or you order it to attack something else. When attacking any larger enemy the Mastiff will do a jump attack, staggering and dealing damage to the enemy.

Note: You can change the Command from Double-Tap to Single-Tap in your Input Settings. You can also enable and disable Outlines as well as Names, for your and other Arbitrator’s Companions.

As an Arbitrator you have plenty of options when it comes to how you wish to play. Going from left to right in the Tree we will find a few prominent themes. From Elite killing and Cyber-Mastiff handling, to Hybrid Combat and Supportive Utility, and lastly Crowd Control and Melee. While the Cyber-Mastiff is iconic to the Arbites, if you prefer to play without it, take a look at the Lone Wolf Talent!

Let us quickly go through the more impactful choices you can make in the Talent Tree.

Arbites Grenade

Your base Blitz is an Impact Grenade that deals high damage and stagger to anything struck by it.

Charges: 3The upgraded variant increases the maximum number of grenades you can carry to 4.

Voltaic Shock Mine

Throw a Voltaic Shock Mine onto the floor that lies dormant until an enemy comes near. Upon activation the Mine shocks enemies within 3m, electrocuting them for up to 15s.

Charges: 2.

Remote Detonation

Cause an electric Explosion around your Cyber-Mastiff's position. This deals Damage, Electrocutes, and Staggers nearby enemies.

Charges: 3. You replenish one charge every 60s.

Nuncio-Aquila

Iconic to the Arbites, is the Nuncio-Aquila. Deploy it to create a 7.5m area where allies regenerate 7.5% Toughness per second.  Additionally, Enemies in the area have +15% Damage Taken. Lasts 20s.

60s Cooldown.

The upgraded variant also grants allies 30% Suppression Dealt, -25% Recoil, 30% Impact, as well as makes them Slowdown Immune, Suppression Immune, and Immune to interruption of Alternate Fire (i.e. Braced attacks and ADS attacks).

Castigator's Stance

Instantly replenish your Toughness and enter the Castigator's Stance for 10s. During the stance you have +15% Movement Speed, 80% Reduced Damage Taken, 100% Reduced Movement Speed Penalties from Actions (e.g. attacking, bracing, aiming, interacting or charging heavy attacks), but you cannot Sprint.

45s Cooldown.

Break the Line

Step forward and Bash, causing high Stagger to enemies in front of you, and gain +25% Damage, +50% Impact, for 6s.

20s Cooldown.

Part of the Squad

Your Cyber-Mastiff is more than just a pet, it is a crucial member of your Team. Your Cyber-Mastiff now counts towards your Coherency count and acts as its own coherency source, increasing the potential distance of your Auras.

The upgraded variant also reduces the Toughness Damage Taken by any ally in coherency by 7.5%.

Ruthless Efficiency

You and Allies in Coherency gain additional 7.5% Reload Speed.

Breaking  Dissent

You and Allies in Coherency deal additional +10% Damage vs Staggered Enemies.

Execution Order

Periodically mark Elites, Specialists, and Bosses for Mercy Sanction. Killing a marked enemy replenishes 15% Toughness. Your Cyber Mastiff gains 150% Damage for 8s after attacking a marked enemy. You gain +15% Damage and +10% Attack Speed for 8s after killing a Marked Enemy.

Terminus Warrant

Ranged Attacks grant stacks of Melee Justice for each Enemy Hit (max 30). Melee Hits remove 1 stack(s). While you have stacks of Melee Justice, gain +15% Melee Damage and +25% Melee Impact.

Melee Hits grant stacks of Ranged Justice (max 30). Ranged Attacks remove 1 stack(s) for each Enemy Hit. While you have stacks of Ranged Justice, gain +15% Ranged Damage, +50% Ranged Cleave and +50% Suppression.

Forceful

Staggering Hits and Blocked Attacks grant Stacks of Forceful. Lasting 5s and stacking 10 times. Each stack gives +5% Impact and +2.5% Damage Resistance. Remove one stack on damage taken.

In addition, there are three Talents that affect the Behaviour of your Cyber-Mastiff.

Unleashed Brutallity

Your Cyber-Mastiff prioritises Elite and Specialist Enemies, and deals +25% Damage to them.

Go Get ‘Em!

Your Cyber-Mastiff prioritises Ranged Enemies, and deals +50% Damage to them.

Lone Wolf

You are no longer accompanied by your Cyber-Mastiff. Gain +15% Toughness Damage Reduction, +10% Attack Speed, +10% Damage, +1 increased Charges on your Blitz Abilities, and you replenish a charge of your Blitz Ability every 60s. This Iconic cannot be taken with any other Cyber-Mastiff related talent.

• To read more about the Adeptus Arbites Talent Tree, you can read our dev blog on our website[www.playdarktide.com].

• You can begin playing around with builds using the Build Simulator on GamesLantern[darktide.gameslantern.com]. 

• To read more about the Cyber Mastiff, you can read our dev blog on our website[www.playdarktide.com]. 

• To read about the unique weapons coming to Adeptus Arbites, read below!

The Arbites Class comes with a unique set of new weapons, exclusive to the Arbites!

Overview

The combination of empowered Suppression Shield and Shock Maul gives the Adeptus Arbites unparalleled ability in repressing any kind of uprising, be it disgruntled Lexbreakers from Imperial manufactorums or Chaos-tainted heretics.

While its mobility is not impressive, the Shield grants this weapon superior defensive and control properties: in addition to great Stamina and Block Cost values, it has top-tier Push range and strength.

Furthermore, the Shield is capable of Blocking ranged fire coming from a frontal angle, but also normally unblockable attacks (like Crusher overhead smashes or Sniper longlas shots).

Staggering enemies with either the Maul or the Shield will also inflict the Electrocuted status, which can be used to enable additional effects like the ‘High Voltage’ Blessing.

Weapon Special

The shield's Special action unleashes a powerful shockwave, staggering and suppressing enemies within a wide frontal cone. This action consumes a portion of the Special charge meter, visible diegetically on the inside of the shield.

The Special meter regenerates by blocking attacks and slowly over time, with larger enemies granting additional meter. Initiating the Special action requires at least a partial meter.

Hold the Special input to precisely time the shockwave; block properties are maintained throughout the action for maximum safety. Use this Special to shift the tide of battle, either by attacking disoriented enemies or executing a tactical reposition.

Branx Mk VI Arbites Shock Maul and Suppression Shield

This mark is especially easy to use, with immediate access to simple Strikedown attack chains but also Relentless and Vanguard strikes, all with high Impact values.

Attacks

Light 1: Moderately fast, vertical Strikedown attack with good Damage against all armour types.

Light 2: Moderately fast, diagonal Vanguard attack with good Cleave.

Light 3: Fast bash Strikedown attack performed with the shield. This attack can easily interrupt enemies.

Light 4: Fast poke Strikedown attack, with very good Damage against all armour types.

Push-attack: Horizontal Relentless attack with good Impact and Cleave properties. Chains into Light 2 and Heavy 2.

Heavy 1: Slow, horizontal Relentless attack performed with the shield, with great Impact and Cleave. This attack can easily inflict Stagger on enemies.

Heavy 2: Slow, vertical Strikedown attack with great Damage, Finesse multiplier and armour penetration.

Suggested Horde combos

H1 > L2 > H1 > …

Push-attack > L2 > H1 > …

H1 >  Block cancel > …

Suggested Single Target combos

L1 > H2 > L3 > L4 > L1 > …

L1 > H2 > L3 > H2 > …

H1 > H2 > …

Branx Mk XI Arbites Shock Maul and Suppression Shield

This mark does not have immediate access to Strikedown attacks, but makes up for it by granting powerful combo chains which can be easily looped. However, the fastest way of reaching the Strikedown strikes requires some Stamina expenditure.

Attacks

Light 1: Fast, horizontal Relentless attack with good Impact and Cleave properties.

Light 2: Fast, horizontal Relentless attack with good Impact and Cleave properties. Chains into Light 3 and Heavy 1.

Light 3: Fast, diagonal uppercut Strikedown attack with good Damage and Finesse multiplier. Chains into Light 4 and Heavy 2.

Light 4: Fast vertical Strikedown attack with very good Damage against all armour types. Useful to complete a quick single target combo.

Push-attack: Fast, diagonal uppercut Strikedown attack with similar properties as Light 3. Chains into Light 4 and Heavy 2.

Heavy 1: Slow, slightly diagonal Relentless attack with great Impact and Cleave.

Heavy 2: Slow bash Strikedown attack performed with the shield, with good Damage and Impact. This attack can easily interrupt enemies.

Heavy 3: Slow, vertical Strikedown attack with great Damage, Finesse multiplier and armour penetration. Chains into Light 3 and Heavy 2.

Suggested Horde combos

H1 > L2 > H1 > …

L1 > L2 > H1 > …

H1 >  Block cancel > …

L1 > L2 > Block cancel > …

Suggested Single Target combos

Push-Attack > H2 > H3 > H2 > …

Push-Attack > H2 > L3 > H2 > …

Push-Attack > H2 > L3 > L4 > …

Push-Attack > H2 > H3 > L3 > …

Push-Attack > L4 > …

H1 > H2 > …

“You fool! Now that I have accepted Grandfather’s gifts, I can never die! – 

Good.”

Overview

When an Arbitrator is in need of maximum brutality, no other weapon comes close to the Arbites Shock Maul: this huge plasteel rod crackling with electrical power can dispatch any foe, sometimes in just one hit if they are lucky.

With generous Stamina and high Impact on every swing, it can handle itself in all kinds of engagements.

Staggering enemies will also inflict the Electrocuted status, which can be used to trigger additional effects like the Stun from the Special attacks.

Weapon Special

The Arbites Shock Maul's Special attack is an electrically charged strike capable of controlling and Stunning enemies.

Pressing the Special input will perform the next attack in the Light chain with modified properties: while the base Damage, Speed and Cleave of the attack will be lowered, the Impact value will be increased and the attack will briefly Stun most enemies.

Additionally, enemies which are already Electrocuted will be Stunned for multiple seconds, while also receiving significant damage over time.

This damage is particularly effective against enemies clad in Flak or Carapace armour.

Since the Special attack does not require any activation or recharge period, it can be weaved into combos at any opportune time.

Branx Mk III Arbites Shock Maul

Thanks to its multiple vertical Strikedown attacks, this weapon mark can easily dispatch foes of any size.

The attack chain from Push-attack allows to combo directly in other Relentless strikes, allowing for great crowd control at the cost of some Stamina.

Attacks

Light 1 / Light 2: Moderately fast, vertical Strikedown attacks with good Damage against all armour types.

Light 3: Fast diagonal uppercut Relentless attack with good Impact and Cleave properties.

Light 4: Moderately fast diagonal Vanguard attack with good Damage and Cleave properties.

Push-attack: Horizontal Relentless attack with similar properties as Light 3. Chains into Light 3 and a unique Heavy follow-up.

Heavy 1: Slow, vertical Strikedown attack with great Damage, Finesse multiplier and armour penetration.

Heavy 2: Slow, horizontal Relentless attack with great Impact and Cleave.

Heavy follow-up from Push-attack: Slow, horizontal Relentless attack with similar properties as Heavy 2. Chains into Light 4 and Heavy 2.

Suggested Horde combos

Push-attack > L3 > H2 > L3 > ...

Push-attack > L3 > L4 > Block cancel > ...

Push-attack > Hfollow-up > H2 > L3 > …

Push-attack > Hfollow-up > L4 > Block cancel > …

(Light attacks can be swapped out for Special attacks for more control at the cost of Damage and Cleave.)

Suggested Single Target combos

H1 > L2 > H1 > …

L1 > L2 > H1 > …

L1 > L2 > Block cancel > …

H1 > H2 > H1 > …

(Light attacks can be swapped out for Special attacks for more control at the cost of Damage and Cleave.)

Judgment Mk IV Subductor Shotpistol and Riot Shield

Overview

Introducing Darktide’s first ranged weapon with shield. The Arbites Shotpistol combines a heavy, shell-shooting revolver with the protective capabilities of a Riot Shield.

The weapon trades mobility for defense, fielding a large Stamina amount and top-tier Block cost values.

Very effective at shorter ranges, with a limited 5-shot cylinder magazine and a speedloader reload system.

Primary Fire

Fire justice-dispensing shells towards anyone that defies the Lex, without sacrificing mobility.

Secondary Fire

Secondary fire braces the shield for blocking, whilst still allowing the shotpistol to shoot. The Riot Shield can block all kinds of melee and ranged attacks, but mobility will be reduced.

Weapon Special

The specials on these weapons are both shield related.

Utilize a quick push attack for when enemies get too close by pressing and immediately releasing the Special input.

Alternatively, keep the Special input pressed to strike with a heavy shield swipe and deal significant damage and stagger, lining enemies up for an easy follow up shot.

Overview

A large, powerful Will of the Lex dispensing shotgun!

While its fire rate is not the fastest, each shot packs a punch with exceptional damage and a good amount of cleave.

It’s got quick handling that makes it suitable for close combat, but it remains very competent at medium or even long ranges when in secondary aimed fire mode.

Exaction Mk III Exterminator Shotgun

The Mk III has a dynamic choke: shoot in hipfire mode into large groups with a large horizontal spread or aim for improved precision and tighter group of pellets in secondary braced fire mode.

Exaction Mk VIII Exterminator Shotgun

While still being a large pump-action shotgun, the Mk VIII comes with an extended barrel and is a standard spread, heavy-hitter variant with good damage into armoured enemies.

The amount of shells that can be loaded is lower compared to the Mk III version, but the tighter spread makes this mark very capable against priority targets also at longer ranges.

The pellet spread becomes even more accurate in secondary braced fire mode.

Weapon Special

With the Arbites shotgun, we are introducing a new type of special ammo.

The design intent for this is for them to be an active choice to use, but to have a larger impact on tough engagements.

The number of special shells are limited and visible on the weapon's top rack, for a maximum of 6 special shells on both marks; only one special shell can be loaded at once. 

Special shells are replenished when picking up ammunition.

Both shotgun variants' special shells retain their (high) regular damage output, plus special properties:

• Mk III: Electric Shells - Stun enemies upon impact and give Electrocution debuff with Damage over time. 

• Mk VIII: Armor-breaking Shells - Gives a significant Brittleness debuff to enemies hit for several seconds, helping both the player and the other teammates to focus fire on impervious threats.

This is the will of the Lex.

We’ll see you on the Mourningstar. 

– The Darktide Team