Greetings Lampbearers,

In today’s update, we've made several gameplay improvements based on your valuable feedback, in addition to several bug fixes. Read on below for more details.

As always, if you're enjoying your adventures across Mournstead, please kindly consider leaving a Steam review to share your experience!

And if you haven’t played Lords of the Fallen yet, get 60% off as part of the Steam Autumn Sale.

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Exiled Stalker Starting Class Adjustment:
The Exiled Stalker has been adjusted to provide players with a ‘Light’ playstyle option when selecting their starting class. While some players prefer a heavier, more powerful combat style (catered for with the Udirangr Warwolf, Hallowed Knight, and others), we realised that players preferring a more nimble approach to combat had more limited options. To that effect, the Exiled Stalker is now faster and more agile, better representing the original vision for the character.

Parry Feedback Sound Effect:
Based on community feedback, we've updated the parry sound effects to make them more satisfying and impactful, offering clearer audio cues when successfully parrying an enemy’s attack.

Vigor Pickup Adjustment:
Another popular community request, Vigor collection upon defeating enemies is now automatic, meaning you no longer need to manually collect it with the lamp. We noticed many players were either forfeiting hard-earned vigor, by simply forgetting to collect it, or felt the process disrupted the gameplay flow. We hope this now helps to streamline the game experience, allowing you to instead put more energy and focus into the battles ahead.

Byron’s Quest Update:
We’ve made adjustments to Byron’s optional questline, providing players with additional opportunities to encounter Winterberry, to help prevent scenarios where players could unknowingly fail to complete it.

Unbridled Focus Pendant Fix:
The Unbridled Focus pendant, which reduces the cost of Channeling and Aura abilities, now functions as intended. Thanks to fellow lampbearer, Syren Kindra, for bringing this bug to our attention!

The Hushed Saint Adjustment:
The Hushed Saint boss battle has been adjusted in accordance to player feedback, to provide a more dynamic and satisfying melee combat encounter, retaining the same degree of challenge but with less emphasis on mounted combat.

Poison Buildup Bug Fix:
Small bug fix ensuring poison buildup effect now works as intended.


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Greetings Lampbearers,

Lords of the Fallen is now 60% off for a limited time, offering the perfect opportunity to dive into the realms of Axiom and Umbral. For those of you who are yet to start your adventure, we’ve compiled a list of 60 essential tips to help you master Mournstead and all the dark forces it holds.

Below is the second half our list, and features tips how to upgrade your Umbral lamp, explains the benefits of 'death from above' kills, and even provides a cheeky reason as to why you might consider using Photo Mode for more than taking beauty shots.

If you missed the first part, it's available to read here, and includes a range of tips from the importance of deciding when to rest at a Vestige, how to bank Vigor, and how to enhance your Sanguiarix.

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31. Exhaust NPC Dialogue - Make sure to speak to NPCs multiple times and exhaust all dialogue options. Not only do they provide valuable lore, but they may also give you crucial tips, side quests, and rewards.
32. Engage with Merchants for Upgrades and Quests - Merchants in Lords of the Fallen provide vital services like equipment upgrades, item trades, and stat boosts. Found in Skyrest Bridge, some are unlocked through quests or progression. Be sure to also interact with Traveling Merchants, who offer unique inventory and rewards.
33. The Road Less Traveled - Mournstead is full of hidden paths and shortcuts. Those curious to stray from the path might discover quicker ways to travel, bypass enemies… and even access secret areas.
34. Procure the Pilgrim’s Perch Key - It’s an expensive item at 9,500 Vigor, but buying the Pilgrim’s Perch Key from Stomund, Captain of the Fidelis, at Skyrest Bridge is worthwhile. The key unlocks many of the otherwise inaccessible doors in the area, where many rewards, including the Sacred Resonance armor set and Adyr’s Hardiness spell, can be found.
35. Use Soulflay on the Environment - The Soulflay mechanic isn’t just for enemies - look out for interactive objects in the Umbral realm that can be manipulated with the Umbral Lamp. For example, platforms that are out of reach can be pulled closer using Soulflay, opening up new paths and opportunities.
36. Use Photo Mode for More Than Taking Photos! - As well as capturing a snapshot of some of Mournstead’s incredible vistas, Lords of the Fallen’s photo mode can be (cheekily!) used as a way to scout the local area for enemies and chests ahead, and even as a makeshift pause. So remember to take a break!

37. Listen to Audio Cues - The sounds in Mournstead are often your first clue to an enemy's presence. Listen for enemy growls, footsteps, and other audio cues to prepare for incoming threats.
38. Unlock the 10th Character Class - The Dark Crusader Starting Class offers a unique and powerful playstyle. With the Deluxe Edition, you can start your adventure with this class right away. Standard Edition players can unlock it by completing a hidden questline, making it available for future playthroughs.
39. Unlock Three Hidden classes via Specific Endings - These include the Radiant Purifier, unlocked via the Radiance Ending (cleanse all the beacons and defeating the demon god, Adyr); the Lord, which is unlocked through the Inferno Ending (which requires you to—among other actions—refrain from beacon cleansing, collect the Rune of Adyr and turn it into the Empowered Rune of Adyr, before extinguishing the five beacons instead); and the Putrid Child, unlocked by achieving the Umbral Ending (a challenging conclusion to achieve, which—among other steps—requires the killing of several NPCs including Gerlinde, and avoiding beacon cleansing.)


40. Experiment with Dual-Wielding - Orius gave you two hands for a reason - Wield weapons in both hands to unlock new attack patterns for advantages against foes. For example, you can use a short sword in one hand, and then a dagger in your shield hand as the dagger allows for faster parrying, than other weapons and shields.
41. Even Caveman Need Spell Sometime - Even melee builds can use magic effectively, and it doesn’t take many points to unlock some effective spells. So if beating enemies is proving difficult with a giant sword, maybe use a few spells to help even the battlefield?
42. Hammer Those Antediluvian Chisels - One of the rarest upgrade materials in Lords of the Fallen are Antediluvian Chisels. Found in Umbral Bellies in the land of the dead, take them to the merchant Molhu (found by crossing into the Umbral Realm at Skyrest Bridge) and upgrade your lamp so it can add more Soulflay charges and Umbral eyes to enhance its abilities.
43. Stay on Your Toes in Umbral - While Umbral’s deathly landscape may prove enticing, staying in its embrace for too long will attract the attention of the Scarlet Shadow, a wicked foe and the apex predator in the land of the dead… Confront it, if you dare.

44. Death from Above - Plunging attacks can be an effective way of taking out enemies; delivering more damage the higher your weapon’s attack power, do not underestimate how deadly these drops from ridges, roofs, and raised platforms can be.
45. Backstabbing - Stealth kills can make light work of enemies not paying attention. Approach from behind and fully charge your heavy attack to stagger them, making them vulnerable to Grievous Strikes. Backstabbing is a useful technique for those not looking to draw attention to themselves.
46. Keep your Distance - In addition to close-quarters combat, keep a safer distance from enemies by attacking them with a broad selection of ranged weapons, including grenades, hatchets, spears and crossbows. They’re very powerful, and while not upgradable, they do scale with your level.
47. ‘Eye’ See You - The Umbral lamp has a socket for Umbral Eyes. These items, which can be acquired after defeating enemies in the land of the dead, can be installed into the lamp to unlock a range of buffs, including extending immunity to damage when transitioning to the Umbral realm, or increasing damage to an enemy’s soul.
48. Avoid Environmental Damage - See a powerful piece of loot, but it’s surrounded by flowing lava or dark water? Use the Umbral lamp and shift to the land of the dead, which is bereft of these environmental features… grab that now accessible item, and find your way back to Axiom.
49. Know Your Damage Colors - As you battle your enemies, pay close attention to the color of the damage figures under their health bar: Red means the blow has caused critical damage, white means it’s causing the typical amount of damage, while gray means the enemy is receiving a less than typical amount of damage.
50. Right Between the Eyes - Headshots do extra damage, so sheath your sword and aim an arrow (or crossbow shot) at your enemy’s head instead!
51. Light the Way - There are occasions where you won’t have to fully switch to Umbral in order to cross a chasm or pass through block pathways. Lift the Umbral lamp to cast a light between realms, and walk along the undead routes while remaining in Axiom.


52. Master the Stats - There are six different stats in Lords of the Fallen. While some—such as Strength and Agility—are self-explanatory and affect elements such as attack power and weapon damage, others like—Radiance and Inferno—are specific to the game, and give the ability to wield stronger Catalysts to cast spells and other magical abilities.
53. Armor Sets Matter - Choose armor sets that complement your stats and playstyle. Lighter sets improve dodging and agility, while heavier sets provide tank-like durability for those who prefer a defensive approach.
54. Unlock Boss Gear and Spells - Defeating bosses in Lords of the Fallen doesn’t automatically grant their powerful gear and spells. After a major boss fight, switch to Umbral and soulflay a memory fragment to collect Umbral Scourings. Exchange these with Molhu to acquire Remembrances; special items that unlock exclusive sets of armor and weapons related to your defeated foe.
55. Customize with Tincts - Use Tincts (found throughout the world) to recolor any and all armor pieces to mix and match various pieces from different sets.
56. Buff Before Bosses - Use consumables like elemental salts, resistance balms, or temporary stat boosters to give yourself an edge in boss fights. Preparation often makes all the difference.

57. Locate the Blacksmith Gerlinde - Once you’ve rescued Gerlinde from her imprisonment in the mines underneath Pilgrim’s Perch, you’ll be able to find her at Skyrest Bridge and upgrade your weapons and gear. Her skills with a hammer and anvil can significantly increase your damage output and durability, making her services essential.
58. Respec Your Stats, but do so wisely - If your character build isn’t quite as you hoped, speak to Pieta and use a Rebirth Chrysalis. This is a rare material that can be found in the gameworld, or purchased from the merchants Molhu and Winterberry, to fully respec your level points into something more suitable.
59. Embrace Pre-Upgraded Loot - Tired of farming for upgrades? Turn to the Advanced Game Modifier System (accessible at Vestiges) and activate Pre-Upgraded Loot to find gear that scales with your level, ensuring a smoother progression through tougher challenges.
60. Don’t Fear Failure - Every defeat is a chance to improve. Learn from your mistakes and keep pushing forward.
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We hope these tips help guide you on the treacherous paths ahead. Don't forget to share your top tips for navigating Mournstead in the comments below!

Greetings Lampbearers,

Lords of the Fallen is currently 60% off for a limited time, offering the perfect opportunity to dive into the realms of Axiom and Umbral. For those of you who are yet to start your adventure, we’ve compiled a list of 60 essential tips to help master Mournstead and all the dark forces it holds.

You’ll find the first half of our list below, covering everything from parrying and stamina management, to avenging fallen players... and even learning how to embrace death itself. Check back on Monday for the second half of our list (and add your own tips below!)

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1. Pick Your Class - Your starting class defines your early stats, playstyle, and equipment, but it’s not a permanent choice. You can completely change your build by investing points into different stats as you progress. For example, if you start as a Pyric Cultist focused on fire magic, but want to switch to a more physical, melee-oriented playstyle, simply allocate points into strength or dexterity to transform your character’s abilities and combat style.
   
2. Embrace Death - Dying is an essential part of the game. Thanks to the power of your Umbral Lamp, when you die in Axiom (the land of the living), you’ll resurrect in Umbral (the land of the dead) for one final chance of survival. However, die in Umbral… it’s permanent.
   
3. Use the Umbral Lamp - But death isn’t the only way to enter the Umbral realm; a world with its own pathways, treasures, and of course… foes. You can use the Lamp to peer into the Umbral realm at any time, and if there’s something worth exploring further, you can use the ‘death wish’ ability to transport over to this mysterious realm. Though you’ll need to find an Effigy in order to travel back!
   
4. Illuminate Your Path - As well peering into the Umbral, the Lamp is also very useful for illuminating darker areas throughout your journey.
   
   
5. Master Stamina Management - Nearly every action (dodging, attacking, blocking) consumes stamina. Keep an eye on your stamina bar, and avoid overextending by timing your attacks and dodges carefully.
   
6. Look for Safe Havens - Vestiges are your safe zones to rest, heal, and level up, but be cautious—they also reset enemies in the area, making them a double-edged sword. Choose when and where to rest wisely.
   
7. Save Vestige Seeds for Key Locations - Use Vestige Seeds to create your own Vestiges in strategic locations. Rather than wasting them in areas with plenty of existing vestiges, save them for areas far from safe havens.
   
8. Upgrade As Soon As You Can - Use Vigor (the game’s XP) gained from defeating enemies to upgrade your stats. We recommended investing in Vitality and Endurance early to enhance your health and stamina respectively, helping you face tougher enemies without running out of breath in the heat of combat.
   
9. Parry Practice - Mastering the Parry mechanic is crucial for survival. Start by practicing against weaker enemies to perfect your timing, and then use it to stagger enemies, providing you with an opportunity to execute a Grievous Strike - devastating attacks that cause high levels of damage.
   
10. Gather Runes - Runes offer stat boosts, and can be equipped to your weapons after fulfilling a questline for Gerlinde (more on that later) which drastically improves your damage output. Experiment with different rune combinations to find synergies that suit your playstyle.
    
11. Farm Safe Enemies - If you're struggling with a particular area or perhaps boss encounter, revisit earlier environments to farm weaker enemies for Vigor and gear upgrades.
    
12. Use Different Armor Sets - Don’t stick to the same armor! Some Armor Sets offer various resistances, such as fire, poison, or magic. Switch armor based on the enemies you face, and adapt to the threats ahead.
    
13. Don’t Forgo Consumables - These are vital for success, whether it’s Briostone for healing over time, Salts to increase damage type, or Wards to increase your defenses. Don’t hoard them—use them when needed, especially in tough fights or against specific enemy types.
    
14. Recover Withered Health - Some enemies will inflict Wither Damage—one of three elemental damage types in the game—represented in your health bar when the red is replaced with grey: This is known as Withered Health. Withered Health can be restored by dealing damage to enemies, so prioritize quick, successive attacks to reclaim as much of your Withered Health as possible. Avoid defensive play during this window, as even a minor hit will result in losing all Withered Health, bringing you closer to death.
    
15. Mine’s a double (or triple!) - If you’re after some rapid healing or looking to replenish mana, you can consume multiples of resources (either by selecting them one at a time, or by heading to the inventory and selecting ‘Use Several’).
    
    
16. Play Seamless Co-op with Friends or Strangers - Lords of the Fallen supports two-player co-op, allowing you to explore and fight alongside a friend or a random player. To summon an ally, interact with any Vestige and choose the Multiplayer option. Select Beckon Friend to invite someone from your friends list, or Beckon Lampbearer to call a random player. To restrict your session to specific players, set a Session Password in the Multiplayer settings. Co-op partners can stay as long as the host remains alive, providing uninterrupted exploration and support, but keep in mind both players will die if the host falls.
    
17. Banking Vigor - In Lords of the Fallen, you can bank your Vigor for later use by purchasing Vigor Skulls. While an expensive resource, it means you don’t lose that hard-earned currency when you die in combat. Visit Molhu in the Umbral Realm version of Skyrest to make your purchase.
    
    
    Mastering Combat - Tactics for Survival
    
    
18. Use Dodges Wisely - Aside from blocks and parries, dodging is your bread and butter for avoiding damage. Practice single-tap dodges to quickly sidestep smaller attacks and double-tap dodges to roll out of the way of larger, heavy attacks. Master the timing to stay agile in battle.
    
19. Watch for Patterns - Bosses and enemies have attack patterns. Learn to recognize these patterns to avoid taking damage and to find perfect moments for counterattacks.
    
20. Master the Kick - Kicking is a versatile move for creating distance or exploiting the environment. Near ledges or high places, a well-timed kick can send enemies plummeting to their doom or leave them severely injured. Even if they survive the fall, you can often follow up with a plunging attack to finish the job.
    
21. Explore Three Unique Schools of Magic - Magic in Lords of the Fallen comes in three forms: Inferno for fiery area-of-effect attacks and damage-over-time, Radiant for healing and buffs, and Umbral for spectral weapons and explosive damage. Each school of magic offers unique tools to shape your playstyle.
    
    
22. Catalysts and Spellcasting - To wield magic, you’ll need a Catalyst tied to your chosen school. Catalysts replace ranged weapons and consume mana when casting, so managing your build and mana pool is essential. If you didn’t choose a magic-based character class, such as an Orian Preacher or Pyric Cultist, you can still dive into spellcasting early by acquiring the Charm of Fortune’s Sight, an Umbral-focused Catalyst from Molhu, giving you a head start in harnessing powerful magic.
    
23. Soulflay in Combat - The Umbral Lamp’s Soulflay ability lets you rip an enemy’s soul from their body, creating a window to stagger them and interrupt their attacks. While their soul is separated, attacks on it deal Withered Health damage, which can be made permanent with a single follow-up strike once their soul and body reconnect. Soulflay is especially potent near ledges or hazards; use it to tear an enemy’s soul off a cliff and their body will follow, often plummeting to their death.
    
24. Beckon NPCs for Help - Most boss fights allow you to summon NPC allies to assist in battle. Prior to starting the boss battle, look for a humanoid-shaped figure made of moths near the moth wall, and interact with it to beckon the NPC. These allies can significantly ease the challenge of a fight by distracting or damaging the boss. In some cases, you may need to die once before the option to summon an NPC appears, so if you don't see the figure initially, try again on your next attempt. And remember, different NPCs specialize in different attack types, meaning some might be more useful against certain bosses than others.
    
25. Enhance Your Sanguinarix - After acquiring Saintly Quintessence (a relic located in multiple areas across Mournstead), visit Pieta in Skyrest Bridge to upgrade your Sanguinarix. This powerful consumable grants various effects, from restorative properties to removing some Status effects, and more. Each upgrade increases its effectiveness and boosts the number of charges, which gives you a crucial edge in longer battles.
    
26. Utilize Different Salts - Salts apply elemental buffs to your weapons, offering extra damage or effects against specific foes. For example, Fire Salts are highly effective against Pieta, the game’s first boss, while Holy Salts excel against Umbral enemies like the Remnant. Experiment with different Salts to exploit your enemy’s weaknesses and gain a significant edge in combat.
    
27. Limit Wither Damage - Blocking causes Wither Damage, but the amount of health converted into Wither Damage depends on what you’re using to block. Shields, especially heavy shields, significantly reduce wither build-up compared to lighter weapons like daggers. Invest in sturdy shields for reliable defense when facing heavy-hitting foes.
    
    
28. Check for Umbral Parasites - Some enemies may seem immune to damage—this could be due to unholy creatures known as Umbral Parasites. Use your Umbral Lamp to peer into the Umbral realm and siphon the parasite, weakening the enemy and making them susceptible to your attacks.
    
29. Vengeance for the Fallen - During your treacherous journey, you may occasionally come across a red lantern, a symbol marking where another player died during their playthrough. Soulflay it, and follow the red moths to your fallen comrade’s killer. Avenge their death, and earn Plucked Eyeballs, which can be used at the Shrine of Putrid Mother in Skyrest Bridge in exchange for rewards including armor, Umbral Scourings, and Rebirth Chrysalis (more on these special items below).
    
30. Beware of Mimics - Not every item in Mournstead is as it seems! Mimics are Umbral creatures that closely imitate loot awaiting collection… if the floaty ‘tail’ looks like it’s blowing in the breeze… AVOID!

And that's it for the first part of our 60 essential tips. Come back on Monday for the second, concluding part, and if you're a veteran player don't forget to share your suggestions for newcomers below.

In light, we walk.

Greetings Lampbearers,

A new maintenance update for Lords of the Fallen is now live.

As always, if you've been enjoying your time in Mournstead, please consider leaving us a review on Steam to share your experience with others.

In light, we walk.
The HEXWORKS Team


Patch Notes

• Improved first time experience against Pieta, including new parry tutorial and increased hitbox accuracy.
  
• Other minor bug fixes to increase overall game stability.

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Greetings Lampbearers,

We’ve just rolled out a new maintenance update for Lords of the Fallen.

If you’re enjoying your time in Mournstead, we’d be grateful if you could leave us a review on Steam to share your experience!

In light, we walk.
The HEXWORKS Team


Patch Notes

• Fixed an issue where NPC helpers could not be summoned for the boss fight with the Lightreaper.
  
• This patch also includes other minor bug fixes to increase overall game stability.

Special thanks goes out to Devon4Eyes and Devil5125 for providing us their savegames, which helped us track down and fix the issues quicker.


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If you’ve yet to set foot in the lands of Mournstead, we’re here to give you 50 ‘Umbral-ievable’ reasons why now’s the perfect time to answer the call! Not least of which, Lords of the Fallen is currently 50% off!

So, whether you’re intrigued by the mysteries of the Umbral realm, ready to immerse yourself within a new and expansive fantasy world, or simply looking to go toe-to-toe against an all-powerful demon god, there’s something here for everyone…


We’ve released over 30 free updates since launch, vastly improving the experience with significant performance enhancements, rigorous game balancing in response to player feedback, multiple new questlines, and a number of new Quality-of-Life features.

The Advanced Game Modifier System allows for extreme customization of your playthroughs - make the game more challenging with Ironman mode, and increased mob density, or go easier on yourself with pre-upgraded loot!

Get ready for a thrilling 30+ hour campaign, tripling in length for the completionists among you!

I guarantee if you like soulslikes, you’re gonna love this game. [Lords of the Fallen is] a fantastic soulslike experience!" says Lucky Ghost, in his 2024 re-review - watch here!

Journey through Mournstead at home or on the move! Fully playable on Steam Deck at a great performance!

In spite of the UE5 visuals, you might be surprised to learn you really don’t need a high-end PC rig to venture across the darkness that awaits.

Experience the campaign alone, or unite with other players in online co-op. You’re free to journey together for as long as you desire, with guests able to collect vigor (xp) and any gear that enemies drop, though only the host will retain world progression and quest items.

Engage with friends across different platforms in all multiplayer modes.

With the newly released Version 1.6, "Now’s the perfect time to play[www.pcgamesn.com]" says PCGamesN!

Switch seamlessly between Axiom (the realm of the living) and Umbral (the land of the dead) in a unique, layered world, each harboring its own pathways, secrets, treasures… and foes.

Lords of the Fallen secured ‘Best Soulslike 2023’ from souls-authority, Fextralife!

Live out your best Leonidas life and boot enemies off edges!

Overcome dozens of deadly, nightmarish bosses ready to strike you down and send you to Umbral!

Wield a glowing laser sword… two actually!

Enter the Umbral realm upon death for a second chance of victory.

Discover the epic history of Mournstead through the various tomes, notes, characters and Stigmas awaiting you on your journey.

"The first game I've seen that genuinely looks like one of the tech demos Epic's been showing off," says PC Gamer.

Activate randomisers and Ironman Mode modifiers to experience Lords of the Fallen as a bonafide roguelite.

"The world design is rich and eerie," says Dot Esports.

Choose from an arsenal of over 200 weapons, including heavy-hitting hammers, rapid-fire crossbows, and face-mangling flails!

"A Soulslike experience like no other," says IGN.

Replay any defeated boss at any time in ‘Echoes of Battle’ mode, accessible at any vestige.

Use the Umbral lamp to Soulflay enemies off ledges for the ultimate dopamine hit!

Discover over 60 spells, from character buffs to arena-wide downpours of annihilation.

Overcome consecutive deadly bosses in our boss rush mode, playing solo or in co-op, accessible at any vestige.

Whether it’s the leather-clad Angel of the Void set, Tancred's feather-helmed Armor, or the horned cuirass of the Ruiner, we’re talking off-the-scale drip.

Lose yourself to the panoramic vistas of Mournstead, bathed in the hues of impending demonic destruction. Just don’t gaze too long…

Find your furry best friend in Skyrest Bridge!

Throw snowballs at your enemies... they might not cause much damage, but it's still fun!

Awarded 'Best Photo Mode' by the Virtual Photography association.

Choose from nine starting classes with unique stats and abilities, allowing for a wide range of playstyles.

Equip up to four spells at once with our next-level spell system.

Where will your allegiance lie? Discover three different endings depending on your choices…

Shoot a variety of crossbows with repeaters, multi-shots, and more.

We showcased community member Profjpg's winning screenshot for the world to see in Times Square, NYC as part of our player photo competition!

Colour-match any ensemble of diverse armor pieces with our extensive array of tincts, discoverable throughout the world.

Your starting class doesn’t define your fate, alter your build throughout your playthrough as you switch up your playstyle

Indoctrinate yourself in the devout ‘Way of the Bucket’ and receive a weapon of golden splendour.

Can't beat a boss? Summon help from some of the most fearsome NPCs in the game for any boss battle.

Runes allow for rich weapon customisation, galvanising gear with additional stat bonuses; each of the four rune shapes are associated with one of the four main stats: Strength, Agility, Radiance, Inferno.

Mournstead is filled with shortcuts, hidden passages, and twisted pathways, encouraging thorough exploration - anticipate some surprising loopbacks!

Complete the post-launch ‘Season of the Bleak’ questline and be rewarded with the loot-discovery-enhancing 'Pumpskin Helm.'

Exploration and keen observation can uncover a number of secret missions including The Paladin's Request, which unlocks a 10th starting class... the Dark Crusader!

Engage with coop, PVP or revenge to access unique items, like armor pieces and tincts to showcase your loyalty.

Revenge fallen lampbearers by killing the foe that killed them in return for Plucked Eyeballs.

Dual wield any two weapons you like, no restrictions.

Those brave enough to stay a while in the land of the dead will be hunted down by the Scarlet Shadow, the ultimate apex predator of Umbral… Dare ye face him?

Armor sets fully scale according to your Crusader's body size.

Master the arcane across three schools of sorcery: Radiance, Rhogar, and Umbral, each comprising a sweeping spectrum of spells.

The Lords of Fallen gameplay trailer featured none other than the lords of rock themselves, Iron Maiden! And with that, it’s high time you faced your own… ‘Fear of the Dark.’

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Are you ready to dive into the darkness and make your mark upon Mournstead? Act now for 50% off Lords of the Fallen!

As for our seasoned crusaders, let us know your own reasons for playing Lords of the Fallen below…

In light, we walk.
The HEXWORKS team

Dear Lampbearers,

As we continue enhancing Lords of the Fallen based on your invaluable feedback, today’s update brings with it a refined tutorial and onboarding experience, a more exploration-friendly ‘Umbral’ realm, as well as further gameplay improvements and performance enhancements.

Your feedback continues to shape Lords of the Fallen, and is instrumental in helping guide the future of the franchise itself. So, as always, if you’re enjoying your adventures through Mournstead, please consider leaving a Steam review. And as for those yet to brave the worlds of Mournstead, from 6pm GMT (10am PT, 1pm ET, 7pm CET) today, you will be able to get 50% off as part of the Steam weeklong deal!

In light, we walk.
The HEXWORKS team.

[h4]Gameplay Improvements[/h4]
We’ve implemented further gameplay adjustments informed by community feedback and extensive playtesting. It’s rewarding to see our Steam ‘Recent Review’ score rising, reflecting the positive impact of these ongoing improvements, and we’re committed to continuing this journey with your valuable input.

Highlights include:

• Mob Density: Based on your feedback, we’ve fine-tuned certain mob encounters to create a smoother, more immersive combat experience by isolating instances to prevent mobs from stacking up. Returning players may find it worthwhile to start anew, as we’ve added a few fresh surprises along the way! (Original enemy distribution and density can still be accessed via NG+ modifiers.)
  
• Ranged Enemies: We’ve adjusted the perception of certain ranged units to correct instances that felt unfair or unrealistic.
  
• Jumping: Platforming in Pilgrim's Perch has been refined with improved indicators, making jumps clearer and navigation smoother.
  
• PvP Scaling: To elevate skill-based play in PvP, we’ve rebalanced scaling mechanics, particularly where magic-infused weapons and spells are concerned. These tweaks apply exclusively to PvP, so PvE players can continue with their current builds unaffected.
  
• Attack Displacement: Some weapon attacks have received slight adjustments to reduce displacement, providing a greater sense of control while preserving effectiveness and supporting your playstyle.

[h4]Enhanced Tutorialisation, Onboarding, and Start-Up Experience[/h4]
We’ve taken steps to further enrich the onboarding experience for new players in Lords of the Fallen, building on feedback from our veteran Lampbearers. We want every new player to feel empowered on their journey, and we understand that some early tutorials may have presented a steep learning curve. Here’s what’s new:

• Improved Lighting in the Defiled Sepulchre: Enhanced lighting and visual adjustments make this initial tutorial area clearer and easier to navigate.
  
• Gradual Umbral Tutorialization: Core abilities like ‘soulflay’ and ‘syphoning’ now have dedicated tutorial spaces later in Redcopse, allowing new players to engage with each feature more gradually.
  
• Simplified First Jump Tutorial: We’ve refined the jump tutorial to be more accessible (hands up in the comments if you cleared it on the first attempt!).
  
• Lightreaper Boss Adjustment in NG0: To clarify the intentional design of this encounter, we’ve removed the Lightreaper boss fight from the tutorial area for NG0 players. Rest assured: the Lightreaper still lurks within Mournstead and will make a return as a surprise in NG+.

[h4]A More Immersive Umbral Realm for Explorers[/h4]
Umbral, the parallel realm intertwined with the living world of Axiom, is accessible at any point in the game, offering an expansive world of alternate pathways, hidden treasures, and secrets. We know how much you enjoy exploring Mournstead, and many of you have asked for a more exploration-friendly Umbral realm. Embracing this idea, we’ve made some tweaks to enhance its immersive vibe while preserving its mysterious, challenging nature.

While Umbral remains intentionally hostile, we’ve made adjustments to its sounds, visuals, and enemy spawn curve. Now, the threads (Umbral natives) are slower to detect your presence, allowing you some precious time to explore before the realm’s haunting intensifies. Eventually, the Scarlet Shadow will appear, forcing you to decide: escape or engage in an epic showdown.

These changes make Umbral better suited for exploration while preserving its eerie intensity and challenging atmosphere:

• Dynamic Ambient Sound: Initial entry into Umbral is now accompanied by subtler soundscapes, building in intensity as you remain longer, reaching a crescendo before you must find an exit, or risk facing the Crimson Reaper.
  
• Adjusted Enemy Spawn Curve: Enemy appearances are now better paced to create a smoother, gradual build-up of tension.
  
• Increased Delay for Scarlet Shadow: You’ll now have more time to explore before the Scarlet Shadow emerges, enhancing the suspense.
  
• Reduced Vignette Effect: Based on player feedback, the vignette effect has been softened to improve visibility while exploring Umbral.
  
• Clearer Umbral Eggs: We’ve added a special VFX to eggs set to spawn Umbral natives, as we noticed some players had difficulty distinguishing between active and inactive ones.

These updates create a richer exploration experience within Umbral, preserving its dark allure and escalating tension for daring adventurers.

[h4]Performance Improvements[/h4]
We’ve implemented additional performance enhancements across several of the game’s more graphically demanding areas, optimising the experience for players with lower-spec computers.

[h4]New Challengers Incoming![/h4]
With Lords of the Fallen now fully harnessing the power of the PS5 Pro, prepare for a fresh wave of cross-players venturing into Mournstead! Be sure to welcome them - whether with a warm salute in co-op or the cold edge of your blade in PvP.


Virtual photographies in this post are courtesy of @RalstonVP[x.com] - created with the in-game 3D Photo Mode

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#DareToBelieve

Greetings Lampbearers!

The barrier between Axiom and Umbral is at its weakest point all year, and the witching hour is close at hand… Happy Halloween!

This time last year, we released our very first post-launch content drop: The Season of the Bleak. A new holiday-themed questline, it tasked daring Dark Crusaders to seek out six hidden pumpkins across Mournstead before overcoming a new seasonal boss… the Spirit of the Bleak! Those that triumphed were rewarded with an exclusive ‘Pumpskin’ helm, the ‘Eerie Armour’ tinct, and an ammunition satchel that provided additional inventory space.

But where were the pumpkins hidden? An ancient bard’s song provided the way forward…

One dwells amidst the company of the celebrated dead,
Another in a lonely hamlet where the streets ran red.
One's to be found where the bitter sacrificed dwell,
Another in a place where an innocent girl fell.
One demands from you a head for heights,
Only then can you face a shadow by beacon's light.
Steel yourself in the garb of one who speaks not,
And hope in that bleak ground your bones do not rot.

As for those of you yet to complete the quest, we’ve put together a handy how-to guide...

Step 1: Defeat the Hushed Saint

To start, you must defeat the Hushed Saint, a challenging boss found in the Forsaken Fen. You’ll return to this location later, so take note. Defeating the Hushed Saint is necessary to reveal the pumpkins across the game world.

Step 2: Locate the Six Pumpkins

Each pumpkin only appears after defeating the Hushed Saint and can be found by switching to the Umbral realm:

1st Pumpkin - Skyrest Bridge: Found near where the Tortured Prisoner is held. Go down the spiral staircase and switch to the Umbral to pass a metal gate on the right. Continue down and take a right to find the pumpkin.

2nd Pumpkin - Abandoned Redcopse: Start from the Vestige of Marco the Axe. Head to the village square with a large tree and hanging bodies, then take a left toward a ruined house. Defeat the two enemies, break the crates, and find the pumpkin behind them.

3rd Pumpkin - Forsaken Fen: From the Vestige of Valade, go through the door on the right to reach a bridge guarded by a Shuja warrior. Defeat the enemy, enter Umbral, and find a ladder on the left. Climb up, proceed to the area with a bonfire, defeat the enemies, and Soul Flay the pumpkin.

4th Pumpkin - Pilgrim's Perch: Starting at the Vestige of Ferrers the Charred, take the lift down to the perch. Head toward the ladder on the left to access a wooden bridge and find the pumpkin underneath one of the platforms.

5th Pumpkin - Fief of the Chill Curse: From the Vestige of Loash, go through the arena and down the ladder to the Fief beacon tower. Climb down and move toward the river. Enter Umbral, walk to the left along the riverbed, Soul Flay the barrier, and turn right to find the pumpkin.

6th Pumpkin - Hushed Saint’s Arena: Equip the Hushed Saint’s full armor set. Return to the Hushed Saint’s boss arena, and the pumpkin will be visible within a wooden fence. Soul Flay it to summon the Spirit of the Bleak Season.

Step 3: Defeat the Spirit of the Bleak Season Boss

Boss Behaviour: The Spirit of the Bleak Season has a series of melee attacks and a curse effect that can prevent healing temporarily.

Battle Tips: Keep a safe distance to bait out attacks, then chip away at its health. Adding Holy Salts to your weapon will increase damage.

Rewards: Once you defeat the Spirit of the Bleak Season, your Halloween treats will be unlocked, including a the Pumpskin Helm that boosts item discovery rate, the Eerie Armour Tinct, and an Ammunition Satchel that adds to your supply storage.

If you enjoyed revisiting the Season of the Bleak, why not explore the last year of Lords of the Fallen and read our ‘12 Months of Mournstead’ post, let us know what your favourite post-launch content is, or even leave a Steam review?

In light, we walk

The HEXWORKS Team

Greetings Lampbearers,

A little over a year ago we launched Lords of the Fallen, calling upon you to take up the mantle of ‘Dark Crusader’ in our ambitious dark fantasy action-RPG.

As you’ve journeyed across Mournstead and its dual realms of Axiom and Umbral, we’ve worked closely with the Lords of the Fallen community to continue enhancing the experience, implementing a significant number of your suggestions. These include reducing mob density, adding gamepad rebinding, implementing PvE and PvP balancing, and rolling out comprehensive optimization, to name but a few.

Your feedback has been invaluable, and we’re pleased to confirm that further improvements to Lords of the Fallen will be coming very soon.

In the meantime, to mark these past twelve months in Mournstead, we wanted to look back over our shared journey to date...

October 2023 – Season of the Bleak

Firstly, a timely reminder with Halloween just days away, that the permanent otherworldly quest ‘Season of the Bleak’ was added to the game just days after launch. This pumpkin-spiced questline, which tasked players to collect six pumpkins scattered across Mournstead before confronting the Spirit of the Bleak mini-boss, was the first of several added to Lords of the Fallen as part of our post-launch content roadmap, setting the tone for what was to come.

If you’re yet to claim your orange-hued helm, but don’t know where to start, keep eyes peeled for our how-to guide on October 31st.

October 2023 – Post-launch roadmap

Not long after the game’s release, we shared our post-launch, free content roadmap that outlined our plans for the game. In addition to continuing our regular cadence of experience enhancements and quality-of-life improvements, the roadmap also featured a series of new questlines that would be released through to the end of 2023, starting with the aforementioned ‘Season of the Bleak’, and continuing from the middle of November with ‘Way of the Bucket’ (more on that below).

October & November 2023 – Difficulty Balancing

During the early weeks post-launch, we worked diligently to refine the balance between challenge and enjoyability in Lords of the Fallen, based on the feedback you sent. As a result, before the end of November 2023, we’d released more than 25 updates with an excess of 100 enhancements that improved your experience of the game.

These included a reduction in enemy density throughout Mournstead, with the number of mobs decreasing by up to 30% in some of the most challenging areas; a rebalancing of ranged enemy accuracy so players weren’t sniped by Adyr’s forces before they were even spotted; and improving enemy leashing so they wouldn’t pursue you overenthusiastically from one area to another.

November 2023 – Way of the Bucket

The Way of the Bucket questline featured a new armour set formed from some of the many broken pails found across Mournstead, and paid tribute to the self-styled Bucketlord… one of the more unusual characters found in Pilgrim’s Perch. After defeating the sinners (those who had drifted from the Bucketlords’ gospel) and collecting the ‘Pride of the Bucketlords’ items they drop, players could exchange them for armour crafted from the wooden scuttles.

The quest launched alongside a new selection of spells, broadening the arcane options available for Dark Crusaders to exploit.

December 2023 – Season of Revelry

As the blood wine spilled over in December, we released the two-part ‘Season of Revelry’. While the first update – ‘Offerings of Orius’ – added six new spells (including the devastating Immolation), additional secret boss weapon abilities, and three new projectiles (Blood Vomit, Explosive Mines, and Frost Worms) the second part – ‘Trial of the Three Spirits’ – unleashed three questlines that on completion would provide new, separate armours as tributes to the gods of Umbral, Rhogar, and Orius.

This concluding part of the Season of Revelry also saw the introduction of new grievous strikes, embellishing each family of weapons with two unique finishes: one for single-handed wielding and another for two-handed wielding. It also saw two extremely popular community requests rolled out: gamepad rebinding, and a Coffer storage box added to Skyrest Bridge, which allowed players to free up inventory space and deposit up to 2,000 items in it.

Oh, and we added a fourth, festive throwable… SNOWBALLS!

April 2024 – Master of Fate

One of our biggest post-launch content drops launched as part of our ‘Master of Fate – v1.5’ update in April this year: the Advanced Game Modifier System. Highly anticipated by the community since the release of the post-launch roadmap timeline, the system introduced the ability to fully customise each playthrough of Lords of the Fallen through six different modifiers and randomisers.

Some, like the pre-upgraded loot option – which meant weapons and shields looted from enemies come pre-upgraded according to player level – supported new players while others, including the ability to reduce the number of Vestiges, increase the mob density, or activate permadeath, challenged even Mournstead’s mightiest!

It's been fascinating to see the community experiment with the combinations of modifiers and randomisers on offer; one particular favourite of ours – activating pre-upgraded loot, randomising loot and enemies, and turning on permadeath, effectively transforms Lords of the Fallen into an all-new roguelite experience… give it a go, if you dare!

With the release of Master of Fate, we’d concluded the epic post-launch content roadmap, delivered more than 30 updates, vastly improved stability and performance, and added an arsenal of new weapons sets, armours, projectiles, and spells that together elevated Lords of the Fallen from v1.0 in October, to v1.5 less than seven months later.

But there was more to come…

May 2024 – Clash of Champions

Boss battles offer some of the most memorable moments in Lords of the Fallen, whether that’s against the grotesque and putrid Congregator of Flesh, the dragon-riding Lightreaper, or even the initial confrontation with Pieta, She of Blessed Renewal. In May, we surprise-launched the ‘Clash of Champions’ update, accessible through Mournstead’s many Vestiges, that would put these bosses front and centre once again.

Featuring two new modes – ‘Echoes of Battle’ and ‘Crucible’ – Clash of Champions unlocked a way for Dark Crusaders to experience their favourite boss encounters again and again, or challenge themselves in deadly boss rush encounters across six increasingly challenging trials.

Unlocked by defeating the bosses listed in each of the separated crucibles in the main game, these trials go from facing three or four bosses, through to the ultimate challenge… The ‘Crucible of the Lords’, which features an incredible 12 bosses in consecutive combat.

Both modes are playable either solo or with a fellow Lampbearer in online co-op multiplayer, with additional rewards – including exclusive armour tincts – unlockable for those skilled enough to run the gauntlet of Crucible’s trials.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the past twelve months in Mournstead, and again, thank you for your feedback during the year. We’ll share more news on those upcoming, new enhancements very soon, but in the meantime, post your favourite moments in the comments below – or even leave a Steam review and let us know.

In light, we walk.

The HEXWORKS Team