Hi, Adventurers!

This hotfix addresses several high priority issues as we begin tuning the Sorcerer and the Continuous Matchmaking features. We have scaled back the power of Sorcerer spells and perks that were too excessive. The update also fixes a setting with the Continuous Matchmaking that allowed players to spawn too closely to other players and monsters upon loading into the dungeons. Now that that issue is fixed, we will continue to monitor our logs and will adjust various factors such as the cutoff time for when new players can enter a session and number of players per floor. Please note that the values for these settings were set aggressively for the initial iteration so we could gauge the extremes. We’d also like to clarify that going down a level does NOT transfer you to a higher gear score session. The gear score of your initial dungeon will always determines the matchmaking pool until you exit that dungeon series. We encourage looting and trying to gain a gear score advantage on the upper floors as we believe there should always be a risk/reward consideration on when you go down a floor. We thank you for your patience and we’ll see you in the dungeons!

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where EA Season #4 rewards might not be paid out properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where clicking the DLC purchase button in the Epic Games client could lead to an incorrect link.
  
• Fixed an issue where only some characters could not log in.
  
• Fixed an issue where the game could end abnormally after setting the audio device.
  
• Fixed an issue where users with different gear score gaps could enter the same dungeon in the High Roller Dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could attempt Shield Slam without equipping a shield.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer could not appear properly on the Karma page.
  
• Fixed an issue where there could be a slight delay when a Sorcerer casts a spell with bare hands.
  
• Fixed an issue where magic could be used while moving when using a magic weapon after equipping the Sorcerer's Apex of Sorcery.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Lightning Storm spell could be intermittently cancelled.
  
• Fixed an issue where sound could be heard throughout the map when using the Sorcerer's Electric Dash.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer's Flamethrower spell effect could remain even after finishing using it.
  
• Fixed an issue where the effect size of Sorcerer's Water Bolt could look different than intended.
  
• Fixed an issue where the function could be paralyzed when equipping the Sorcerer's Time Distortion and firing a barrage of spells.
  
• Fixed an issue where spells such as Sorcerer’s Elemental Bolt could be fired from behind and hit allies behind them.
  
• Fixed an issue where the collider of Sorcerer's Fire Arrow, Ice Spear, and Flamefrost Spear was abnormally large.
  
• Fixed an issue where the stealth effect could persist even when using magic.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters positioned at player spawn locations could kill players who had joined the session.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could spawn in the same location as other users.
  
• Fixed an issue where walls and doors in random dungeon maps could not be properly synchronized.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause matching to fail intermittently.
  
• Fixed an issue where delay motion did not appear during the Troll's attack pattern.
  
• Fixed an issue where sounds could sound strange inside dungeons.
  
• Cleric's Locust Swarm attribute bonus ratio changed from 0% → 50%.
  
• Sorcerer's Vigor changed from 9 → 10, Agility changed from 11 → 10.
  
• Sorcerer's Apex of Sorcery magical damage bonus changed from 100% → 25% and spell casting speed bonus changed from 100% → 25%.
  
• Sorcerer's Time Distortion cooldown time increase changed from 5x → 4x.
  
• Sorcerer's Lightning Storm channeling duration changed from 8 → 5, area radius changed from 250 → 175, and damage changed from 15 → 10.
  
• Sorcerer's Electric Dash area radius changed from 100 → 80.
  
• The visual effect when the Sorcerer’s Thorn of Earth disappear has been changed.
  
• Improved Crystal Sword animations.

Hi Adventurers,

All characters have been reset for the start of this new early access season. We have also reset the Triumph levels for all accounts.
This season introduces several new systems as we return to our roots of building an engaging multiplayer dungeon crawler. EA Season 4 & 5 introduced changes that made the dungeons too predictable and led to a stagnation of gameplay. Our goal this season is to return some of the unpredictability and mysteriousness to the dungeons.

We have now implemented our first iteration of a random dungeon system. We will start off by using the ‘Crypts’ dungeon as the testing ground for this system while we fine tune the settings to generate compelling dungeons to explore. We plan to progressively adapt more and more dungeon biomes to work with the random generation system throughout this season. The other advantage of this system is that it significantly reduces the overhead to add new dungeon modules, which we plan to take full advantage of this season.

We have also implemented a continuous matchmaking system. The continuous matchmaking system means that players can join a dungeon that is already in progress and are no longer limited to entering only at the start of a session. This system gives greater agency to players so they can simply select the dungeon and difficulty without needing to wait for a map rotation. This system also allows us to more efficiently populate dungeons, leading to better quality sessions even for low population regions.
This season introduces the new Sorcerer class. The sorcerer is a master of the elements and can weave together multiple spells to devastating results. Please note that the current implementation is a work in progress as we build on offering a unique spell casting experience.
We have also added several improvements to give players additional goals. A new item socket feature allows users to customize their items by infusing the power of gems. A new achievement system allows adventurers to track special accomplishments with the future goal of unlocking cool in-game rewards. We’ve also updated the quest system, so progress is now synchronized across all characters on an account.

We have a lot of exciting updates planned for this season. Prepare for the inaugural season of the Arena with a full ranking system and rewards. We also plan to augment the Religion system to offer more incentives to donate to a god of your choice. Now that we have a better handle on the item balance, we look forward to finally improving the versatility of the character builds with some big changes. We thank you for your support and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where the Marketplace would not properly unlock after gaining Legendary status.
  
• Fixed an issue where a merchant requested an item of 'any rarity' would not properly be submitted.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Leathersmith requested the incorrect materials for some crafted items.
  
• Fixed an issue where Frostlight items could have incorrect attributes.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Barbarian class could wear the Frostlight Warden Outfit.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Bolt of Darkness effect could appear incorrectly after transforming with the Warlock's Blood Pact skill.
  
• Fixed an issue where the ending sound would not be played after using the Fighter's Sprint skill.
  
• Fixed an issue where the particle effect would remain on users who were hit by Francesca Axe.
  
• Fixed an issue where the hit sound would not play when blocking an attack with the Frost Lantern Shield.
  
• Fixed an issue where the quick slot would intermittently not display the crossbow bolt information.
  
• Fixed an issue where items equipped in slots 3 and 4 would not display in the hand when swapped.
  
• Fixed an issue where some monster projectile attack effects could appear differently than intended.
  
• Fixed an issue where the movement could appear choppy when a Mummy was hit by Savage Roar while appearing from the ground.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Living Statue attack sound would play when it was in the wrong state.
  
• Fixed an issue where the corpse of a Living Statue would disappear after dying.
  
• Fixed an issue where Harpy would occasionally get stuck in certain areas.
  
• Fixed an issue where the corpse of a Wraith would not appear correctly after dying.
  
• Fixed an issue where Lich's Magic Missile attack would pass over the player's head.
  
• Fixed an issue where Frost Giant Berserker could not attack players.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Skeleton Mage's invincibility shield effect would not disappear.
  
• Fixed an issue where the player's movement would be restricted even after destroying the prison created by the Warlord.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Ice Abyss Imp could get stuck in certain boxes within the Ritual Rooms module.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could get stuck in the Roaster in the Ice Abyss Charnel House module.
  
• Fixed an issue where arrows could pass through the Frost Giant's Shield.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Ruins Outer Cemetery module where it was possible to see through floor and walls.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could travel to unintended locations through holes in the floor in the Ruins Tower Bridge module.
  
• Fixed an issue where zombies could get stuck in rocks in the Ruins Watering Hole module.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters could immediately attack players in some spawn locations in the Crypt.
  
• Fixed an issue where objects placed in the Crypt could appear buried in the walls.
  
• Fixed an issue where gold and silver coins that fell on the floor could not be picked up in the Crypt Vault module.
  
• Fixed an issue where duplicate monsters would spawn in the Crypt Altar Room module.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters could get stuck in certain locations in the Goblin Cave Goblin Prison B module.
  
• Fixed an issue in Goblin Cave Valley A module where the player could get stuck behind the Resurrection Altar.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters could immediately attack players in some spawn locations in Goblin Cave.
  
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to enter gaps in the wall and floor at certain locations in the Goblin Cave Cave Maze module.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck between lanterns in certain locations in the Goblin Cave Cave Maze module.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in certain locations in the Goblin Cave Cavern Lake module.
  
• Fixed an issue where stackable items could not be combined properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where an error code would appear when requesting to join a party from an offline user.
  
• Fixed an issue where items could be lost after disconnecting from the Arena.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Arena Ice Cavern module where the subboss monsters could block the waiting room entrance.
  
• Fixed an issue where some torches next to doors in the Arena Crypt map could not be seen.
  
• Fixed an issue where a torch could get stuck when thrown on the ceiling of the Arena Crypt waiting room.
  
• Changed the game so that if you force quit the game and try to reconnect, you will return to your previous session instead of the lobby.
  
• Updated the button placements in the Lobby UI.
  
• Updated the Lobby Skin system so that it can be displayed to the whole party. If the party leader has a Lobby Skin equipped, it will be displayed to all other party members who have the default lobby skin equipped.
  
• Updated the purchase confirmation pop-up to a simple toast message in the marketplace to streamline the customer experience.
  
• Updated the random properties of merchant items so they are now hidden until the item is purchased or crafted.
  
• Updated the drop rate of Hunting Loots.
  
• Updated the stack count of Hunting Loots and Ore to improve convenience.
  
• Gems are also stackable now to improve convenience with the socket system.
  
• Updated the dungeon selection process. Players will now actively select the gear score range of the dungeon.
  
• Improved the animations for the 'Harpy' and 'Ice Harpy'.
  
• Improved the layout of the Arena Guard Post module.
  
• Updated the Max HP curve table to give more HP, especially at the lower end.
  
• Updated the Armor Rating curve table to give slightly more PDR at the upper end.
  
• Updated the Magic Resistance curve table to give slightly more MDR at the lower end and slightly less MDR at the upper end.
  
• Experimental) The maximum movement speed of fighters and barbarians has been changed from 330 → 350. (Canceled) During internal testing this change was canceled with the decision to revisit at a later date.
  
• Barbarian's Iron Will additional magic resistance changed from 60 → 100 due to the adjustments to the new Magic Resistance curve.
  
• The new Sorcerer class has been added. Please note that this class is currently a work in progress, and we look forward to your feedback.
  
• New Sorcerer focused armor items have been added.
  
• Added a new Nameplate system that allows you to change the appearance of your in-game nameplate. We plan to add many more nameplate designs to unlock in the future.
  
• Added a Socket System that allows you to customize the secondary attributes of your items by inserting gems.
  
• Added the first version of our Achievement system. We plan to allow players to unlock cool rewards by completing these achievements in the future.
  
• Upgraded the Quest system so it now tracks your progress across your account.
  
• Added random rewards to the Quest system. Some quests will now reward you with a reward that is selected from a specific pool of rewards.
  
• Added 'Stream Sniping' to the Report Player system.
  
• Added the ability to change your Audio Device in the Options menu.
  
• Added the new Continuous Matchmaking system. You can now enter a dungeon that is currently in session. You can also extract or go down to the next floor much earlier. We will be tuning the parameters for this system in real time, including the player density, the entrance cutoff time, and other values to improve the dynamic feel of the dungeons.
  
• Added a Random Dungeon generation system. Please note that this system is only working on the ‘Crypt’ dungeon at this time. Modules in the ‘Crypt’ are now randomly placed, adding an element of mystery and unpredictability. Once we establish a good baseline with the ‘Crypt’ dungeon, we will adapt and introduce the remaining dungeons to work with this system throughout this season.
  
• Added Fog of War feature to ‘Crypt’ dungeon to synergize with the random dungeon system. A Fog of War appears over the map and minimap of the Crypt and is only uncovered for areas you have explored.
  
• Added an Endless Portal in the Inferno dungeon. The Endless Portal unlocks when the boss in the Inferno level is defeated and can be used to extract by everyone.
  
• Added a leaving penalty when using the ‘Exit to Lobby’ without extracting or dying in the dungeon.
  
• Added a new Gold Coin Pouch.
  
• Nightmare difficulty added for several Ruin subbosses.
  
• Additional Hunting Loots from the Frost Wyvern.
  
• Added new Arena modules.
  
• Updated the Arena result screen.
  
• The Holiday Event begins. During the event, Candy Canes and Gingerbread will drop from dungeons. Visit Nicholas to show you’ve been a good adventurer.
  
• New lobby skin 'Holiday Haven' released.
  
• New item skins 'Candyflame Torch' and the 'Winterflame Roast Campfire' released.
  
• New motions 'Roasting Marshmallows' and 'Dalgona' released.
  
• New Races 'Dark Elf' and 'Felidian Panther Woman' released.
  
• EA4 Adventure Rank Season Reward will be issued soon.

Hi Adventurers,

Legendary Status can now be purchased directly as a DLC rather than an upgrade through Redstones. Unfortunately, the Legendary Status DLC has been slightly delayed on the Epic Game Store platform, but we will have an exciting announcement very soon for our EGS customers. On the other platforms, the DLC will be launching with an introductory 30% discount until December 19. This update also brings additional polish to the Arena system as we prepare it for the official launch next season. Finally, we want everyone to know that we are working hard in preparation for the start of the new season on December 18. We thank you and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where the Spell Reflect effect would remain making it appear as a transparent shield.
  
• Fixed an issue where killing a Harpy with the Ranger's Forceful Shot would cause it to float abnormally and not be interactable.
  
• Fixed an issue where regular statues and monsters could be distinguished by their long-range hit sounds.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Living Statue would spin in circles when a it flew directly over a target.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Living Statue would not properly appear when it died.
  
• Fixed an issue where Expressman's appearance would appear abnormally.
  
• Fixed an issue where the results window would appear too quickly when escaping or dying from a dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue where the pop-up message could behave abnormally after completing the Platform Selection process.
  
• Fixed an issue where party members could be marked as offline while using the Gathering Hall.
  
• Fixed an issue where it could appear as if there were more than one party leader.
  
• Fixed an issue where Arena rank rewards could appear to exist.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters could get stuck in the Vault module in the Arena Crypt map and not be able to move properly.
  
• Fixed an issue in Arena where the progress gauge for certain Tiers would not display properly.
  
• Barbarian's Rage physical damage reduction penalty changed from -25% → -15%.
  
• Rogue's Poisoned Weapon healing reduction changed from 15% → 10%.
  
• Rogue's Hide cooldown time changed from 28s → 32s.
  
• Druid's Panther form Scratch damage increased from 10 → 12.
  
• Druid's Panther form Neckbite damage increased from 13 → 15, and silence time changed from 0.1s → 1s.
  
• Bardiche's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/0.9/1.2 → 1.0/0.95/1.2.
  
• Halberd's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/0.9/1.2 → 1.0/0.95/1.2.
  
• Improved the in-game Arena scoreboard to provide more detailed information including dead player status and class icons.
  
• Improved the Arena results window to provide more detailed information including MMR gained/lost, MMR needed to reach the next rank, match result, and in-match performance of both team members.
  
• Updated so that your MMR is reveled after completing all placement matches.
  
• Pre-made Arena parties can no longer have duplicate classes. Classes may still be duplicated with random party members to accommodate acceptable arena matchmaking times.
  
• The arena rank icons for allies are no longer displayed during the match. The arena ranks for all players are revealed at the end of the match.
  
• Spell Reflection has been updated to also reflect hitscan magic spells.
  
• The Halloween event has ended. Any remaining candy corn can be sold in the shop.
  
• Legendary Status has been released as DLC on multiple platforms.
  
• Added a confirmation pop-up when removing a friend.
  
• Added a confirmation pop-up when removing a party member.

Hi Adventurers,
We are pleased to announce December 18 as the date for the next wipe and start of the new season. We plan to utilize the remaining time during this season to test and finalize the Arena system, fine tune the new item and class balances, and start testing other various preparations to ensure a great start to the next season.
This update brings a more measured overhaul to the item design for us to begin tuning as a basis for next season’s update. We have updated the damage and armor value of items to fit a more predictable pattern. We have also improved the base primary stats of poor and common equipment, allowing for greater build diversity and generally improving the overall pace of combat at the lower end. We have also made slight modifications to the random modifier values and have made the armor rating curve more natural while improving durability on the lower range. By making the power progression more predictable through these changes we can finally start to get a handle on improving the class perks, skills, and spells, which we have initiated with this hotfix.
Users who have linked their account across multiple storefronts will now be required to select their preferred exclusive platform. This update to our back-end allows us to offer better customer products and experience as we look to the future. As a direct result of this update, Legendary Status, which was previously upgradeable only through Redstone Shards, will be available for purchase as a DLC upgrade on all platforms starting December 5th. The upcoming “Legendary Status” DLC will launch with an introductory 30% discount from December 5 until December 19 on all platforms.
We thank you for your continued support through this season. We have some big changes coming next season that directly addresses many of the most pressing current issues. We plan to share more details very soon. Thank you and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where traps could be placed in the air instead of on the floor of the elevator.
  
• Fixed an issue where sound played incorrectly when escaping using an escape rope.
  
• Fixed an issue where clicking the ‘Exit to Lobby’ button would not work properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where screen effects could persist after being hit by a bat's ultrasonic attack even after the debuff icon disappeared.
  
• Fixed an issue where Cleric's Judgment would not work properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where the magic damage from Void Blade and Demon's Glee might not be displayed in the details.
  
• Fixed an issue where the effect could remain on the lantern located on the waist after unequipping it from the weapon slot.
  
• Fixed an issue where icons for ranks on the Arena Leaderboard were not properly displayed.
  
• Fighter's Defense Mastery perk now increases the physical damage reduction (PDR) maximum limit from the standard 65% to 75%.
  
• Fighter's Spell Reflection effect persists until magic is successfully reflected. The effect then lasts for 3 seconds after the initial magic reflection.
  
• Fighter's Spell Reflection cooldown changed from 24s -> 18s
  
• Barbarian's Iron Will perk now increases the magical damage reduction (MDR) maximum limit from the standard 65% to 75%.
  
• Rogue's Hide skill now has 2 stacks.
  
• Rogue's Hide Mastery duration bonus reduced from 2.5x → 1.5x.
  
• Rogue's Pickpocket perk is no longer allowed in the Arena.
  
• Rogue's Poisoned Weapon healing reduction increased from 10% → 15% per stack.
  
• Ranger’s Backstep cooldown time changed from 10s → 12s.
  
• Druid’s Panther form health penalty changed from -25% → -15%.
  
• Druid’s Bear form action speed penalty changed from -30% → -25%.
  
• Druid's Tree of Life heals for a total of 15 health per second.
  
• Increased the base primary attributes of Poor and Common grade items.
  
• The random modifier values have been slightly adjusted.
  
• Adjusted damage for several weapons.
  
• Updated the armor rating curve table to be more consistent and have a lower top end.
  
• Bardiche's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.1/1.2 → 1.0/0.9/1.2.
  
• Battle Axe's secondary attack multiplier changed from 1.0 → 1.1.
  
• Club's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.05 → 1.0/1.1.
  
• Double Axe's secondary attack multiplier changed from 1.1 → 1.15.
  
• Halberd's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.1/1.2 → 1.0/0.9/1.2.
  
• Kris Dagger's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.1/1.1/1.1 → 1.0/1.05/1.15/1.15.
  
• Lantern Shield's riposte attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.0 → 1.2/1.2.
  
• Quarterstaff's primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.1/1.1/1.1 → 1.0/1.05/1.1/1.15.
  
• Spear’s primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.1/1.2 → 1.0/1.0/1.1.
  
• Stiletto’s primary attack multiplier changed from 1.0/1.0/1.15 → 1.0/1.0/1.2.
  
• Bardiche's defensive stance impact resist increased from 3 → 4.
  
• Flute's defensive stance impact resist increased from 3 → 4.
  
• Quarterstaff's defensive stance impact resist increased from 3 → 4.
  
• Spear's defensive stance impact resist increased from 3 → 4.
  
• Buckler's movement speed penalty reduced from -12 → -7.
  
• Thorn Shield's movement speed penalty reduced from -12 → -7.
  
• Lantern Shield's movement speed penalty reduced from -19 → -10.
  
• Frostlight Lantern Shield's movement speed penalty reduced from -15 → -7.
  
• Round Shield's movement speed penalty reduced from -18 → -12.
  
• Heater Shield's movement speed penalty reduced from -20 → -15.
  
• Pavise's movement speed penalty reduced from -35 → -25.
  
• Random modifiers are now displayed on crafted and purchasable items from merchants, excluding the Goblin Merchant.
  
• EA4 Season Adventurer Rank Rewards have been revealed. Adventure Rank rewards will be awarded based on the account and can only be redeemed once per account rather than for each individual character. The rewards unlocked for the account will be determined by the highest ranked character linked to the account.
  
• Jack O Lantern will be leaving soon as we prepare for a new guest. Jolly Nicholas is scheduled to return to the tavern with the next update on December 5th. Please be sure to use all your Candy Corn this week!
  
• Users with accounts linked across multiple platforms must now select a preferred exclusive platform to enjoy the game. Users who fall under this category will need to select their preferred exclusive platform through a pop-up when logging into the game.

Hi, Adventurers!

This hotfix brings the anticipated Arena Ranking system. The Arena Ranking system is based on rating matchmaking, with a current total of 7 ranks for our competitive adventurers to climb.
In order to ensure a smooth launch of Arena Season 1, we will start the arena rankings off with a test season starting from your character's current rating.
We will use this test season to evaluate and make any needed changes to improve the QoL and flow of Arena Ranking. Thank you and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where the party member's gear score would sometimes not update in real time.
  
• Fixed an issue where the pop-up for items that cannot be transferred would not appear when interacting with a merchant or Expressman.
  
• Fixed an issue where the guidance message would not appear properly in the chat window of a chat-banned user.
  
• Fixed an issue where a chat-banned user could use party chat in a dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue where Arena matching would not work.
  
• Fixed an issue where the results window would not appear properly after the last round in Arena.
  
• Fixed an issue where the remaining team users would not be processed as forfeited even if all opposing team members left the game in Arena.
  
• Improved the visibility of people who received the Cleric's Protection effect.
  
• Longbow weapon damage of all rarities reduced by 2.
  
• Crossbow weapon damage of all rarities reduced by 1.
  
• All Recurve Bows' equip time changed from 2s → 1s.
  
• All Longbows' equip time changed from 2s → 1s.
  
• All Crossbows' equip time changed from 3s → 1s.
  
• All Windlass Crossbows' equip time changed from 6s → 1s.
  
• Hoards were added back to Icicle Cave in Ice Cavern, and the number of interactions between Hoards of similar levels has been adjusted.
  
• You can now check more detailed information in the Arena results window.
  
• You can now check Arena Ranking in the Leaderboard.

Hi Adventurers,

To better support upcoming DLC products while still supporting customer rights to refunds, we will no longer be able to support cross-platform logins in the near future. For users that linked their account across multiple platforms, you will be asked to select one platform as your main platform upon login in an upcoming update. Once a main platform is selected, all account data will be bound only to that specific platform and switching across platforms will no longer be possible.
To honor our commitment to loyal Blacksmith supporters who purchased the game before it became available on a mainstream platform, we will ensure that those players will still have the chance to switch their account to a mainstream platform if they choose to do so. Players who purchased the Dark and Darker Standard / Founders: Hold the Line Edition on our Blacksmith platform before 9:00 PM UTC on June 7, 2024 (the day we launched the free-to-play version on the Epic Games Store and Steam) and have still not moved over to another platform will have a one-time opportunity to switch their account to the Epic Game Store or Steam platform of their choice (further details will be announced later). We appreciate your understanding as we aim to fulfill our commitment to loyal customers and improve the overall shopping experience for our global audience.
As for this update, we have introduced an MMR system for the Arena. Adventurers who participate in the Arena earn a matchmaking rating (MMR) based on the results of their matches. We will be testing the MMR system to improve the Arena matchmaking quality. We plan to augment this feature very soon with an Arena Ranking system. We have also made some minor changes to the Arena system with some improved QoL and the re-introduction of monsters. We thank you for your patience at it took us longer than expected to polish up this feature. Thank you and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where the Barbarian's Executioner perk could be applied to the Bardiche.
  
• Fixed an issue where items could be lost after extracting.
  
• Fixed an issue where party members would not be visible in the lobby.
  
• Fixed an issue where the cloak might not appear properly in portraits.
  
• Fixed an issue where a party member could not enter the dungeon if they tried to re-enter after canceling their dungeon entry.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters generated by the Warlord could move to unintended locations.
  
• Fixed an issue where Harpy's Whirlwind sound would not be played properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where Cyclops' blinding action could extend beyond the boss room.
  
• Fixed an issue where the door leading out of the Forgotten Castle Stables module would not open.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could be attacked directly upon spawning in certain areas in the Goblin Cave
  
• Fixed an issue where you could transform into a rat and exit the map in the Ruins Forest Path
  
• Fixed an issue where certain locations in the Ruins Castle Armory could prevent taking damage from the crows
  
• Fixed an issue where death by blizzard in Ice Cavern could be slightly faster than the timer indicated.
  
• Fixed an issue where sound could be muffled in some areas.
  
• Fixed an issue where an unintended message could appear when leaving an item to Expressman if there was not enough space.
  
• Fixed an issue where Dungeon Express would not function properly if a crash occurred during the dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue where some quests might not work as intended
  
• Fixed an issue where information could disappear when registering an SSF item in the Market Place and reconnecting.
  
• Fixed an issue where an Arena teammate could start alone without being matched.
  
• Fixed an issue where equipment could disappear when changing equipment right before the end of the final round of the Arena.
  
• Fixed an issue where if a round ended with the spawn zone door open in the Arena, it could remain open in the next round.
  
• Fixed an issue where monsters would sometimes not be in their proper places when starting the next round in Arena
  
• Fixed an issue where summoning a summoned creature just before the next round starts in Arena could affect the next round as well.
  
• Improved the visibility of the scroll bar in the merchant list
  
• Re-added monsters and loot boxes to the Arena. Monsters and lootboxes fully reset during the first tiebreaker round of the Arena.
  
• Changed the loaded ranged weapon to be unloaded when placed in the inventory.
  
• The 125+ Gear Score Normal Dungeon is no longer available. This may be adjusted in real time.
  
• Arena Match Making Rating added. (Experimental). The rating values and ranges will likely change in the future and your rating may be reset.
  
• Users can choose whether to invalidate a match if not all allies enter the Arena.
  
• An Arena Scoreboard feature added. You can check the match status even during the match by holding the default Cap Lock key during a match.
  
• Chat Report feature added. You can now report improper chat content.
  
• Added Request to Join Party feature. Now you can request to join a party that has already been formed.

Hi Adventurers,

This update reverts the values of most weapons and armors to similar levels from before the hotfix #69 update. We understand that the previous changes took away much of the motivation to gain loot in the game. We have also re-added many of the secondary attributes, including additional memory capacity and buff duration, to the random modifier pool to allow for more builds. We will continue working to find the right balance between the value of gaining loot in the game and reducing the time barrier for fairer PvP. We thank you for your patience as we work on this challenge. Thank you and see you in the dungeons.

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Barbarian's Axe Specialization additional weapon damage changed from 5 → 3.
  
• Barbarian's Rage movement speed bonus changed from 15% → 12%.
  
• Clarified the gap between item rarities. (Primary attributes for items return to similar levels as in Hotfix #68.)
  
• Return of the removed random modifiers except for the Magical Interaction Speed/Regular Interaction Speed.
  
• New modifier added to unique weapons that only had 4 modifiers.
  
• Hunting Trap’s initial damage changed from 15 → 5, duration changed from 8/10/14/18/22/26/30 → 3/4/5/6/7/8/9.

Hi Adventurers,

This hotfix implements several changes that improves loot progression while still maintaining the progress we’ve made in lowering the PvP gear gap and the reduction of matchmaking pools for better quality matches. We have updated the damage and armor attributes so that there is concrete improvement as you move up the rarity grades. We have also updated the random modifier system with the removal of the most unpopular rolls, greatly improving the link between the number of rolls and the quality of the item. Finally, we have made several balance changes to bring the barbarian and long-range weapons down a notch. We will continue to monitor these changes to ensure that PvP feels fair across a wide range of gearscore while making loot feel rewarding. We apologize for the huge shock last week, but it was a necessary step for us to really whittle down the longstanding issues we’ve faced regarding PvP gear gap and matchmaking. We believe these changes now build a groundwork for a healthier future that can support both established and new players. Thank you for your understanding and see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where Demon's Glee's magic weapon damage was set incorrectly.
  
• Barbarian's Rage physical damage reduction penalty changed from -15% → -25%.
  
• Barbarian's Two-Hander armor penetration bonus changed from 15% → 5%.
  
• PDR/MDR maximum cap changed from 75% → 65%.
  
• Removed infrequently used random modifiers.
  
• Changed all equipment to have slight differences depending on rarity.
  
• Slightly reduces the damage of all weapons.
  
• Bardiche is no longer an axe type weapon.
  
• Crossbow's armor penetration changed from 30% → 20%.
  
• Crossbow’s equipping time increased from 2s → 3s.
  
• Windlass Crossbow's armor penetration changed from 40% → 30%.
  
• Windlass Crossbow's equipping time increased from 3s → 5s.

Hi Adventurers,

This update continues our quest to reduce the time commitment and grind required for players to feel as if they can compete and enjoy the game. This update brings the first step in a paradigm shift in the way we design our items. The primary attributes for almost all weapons and equipment have been flattened. The core difference between most item grades is simply the number of random modifiers. Poor items will always roll the lowest primary roll to slightly differentiate them from common items. We have also normalized most of the additional primary stats you receive from items to the epic quality items. We believe this level of item attributes grants players a wide range of diversity in building their characters and offers a satisfying combat feel. This change will also assist us with character balancing in the future as we now have a much more predictable standard for item power. We thank you for your patience as we continue our quest to bring forth a better dungeon experience. As always, see you in the dungeons!

IRONMACE

Changes:

• Fixed an issue where the player's corpse would move abnormally when stepped on it.
  
• Fixed an issue where the flash effect might not disappear when using Cleric’s Holy strike consecutively.
  
• Fixed an issue where when a character fired a crossbow while against a wall, the animation and sound would play even though the crossbow would not actually fire.
  
• Fixed an issue where some unique items in drop tables were not dropping.
  
• Fixed an issue where the artifact round shield was placed in the incorrect loot drop tier.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Elven Torch could appear different colors when hitting a wall.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could enter the dungeon immediately without waiting when pressing the entry button as soon as the dungeon changed.
  
• Fixed an issue where leaderboard rewards could be claimed while entering a dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could move using emotes during intermissions in Arena.
  
• Maximum health reduced by -15.
  
• Fighter's Weapon Mastery now also reduces magical damage bonuses, reducing both physical damage and magical damage bonuses by -5%.
  
• Barbarian’s base Strength changed from 20 → 25 and base Resourcefulness changed from 12 → 7.
  
• Barbarian's Axe Specialization additional Weapon Damage changed from 3 → 5.
  
• Barbarian's Two-Hander now additionally increases Armor Penetration by 15%.
  
• Barbarian’s Rage changed from Strength 10, Vigor 10, Physical Damage Reduction -10%, Movespeed Bonus ​​10% → Strength 15, Vigor 15, Physical Damage Reduction -15%, Movespeed Bonus ​​15%.
  
• Rogue's Poisoned Weapons now apply 10% healing reduction per stack (maximum 5 stacks, so 50%).
  
• Wizard's Magic Missile spell count changed from 5 → 10.
  
• Wizard's Fireball damage changed from 25/12 → 25/10.
  
• Wizard’s Explosion damage changed from 28 → 25.
  
• Cleric's Cleanse can now detoxify poison.
  
• Warlock's Torture Mastery attribute bonus ration changed from 10% → 20%
  
• There have been major balance changes between weapons and armor and almost all items have similar base properties.
  
• Max Health and Max Health Bonus are now set in the same random modifier family. Additional Movespeed and Movespeed Bonus are now set in the same random modifier family. Random modifiers from the same family group cannot appear together on an item.
  
• For players with existing items that have both options belonging to the same family group, the bonus option will be rerolled to a new modifier.
  
• Viking Sword's animation has been slightly changed.
  
• Crystal Sword animation has been slightly changed.
  
• Changed the additional magic damage of Void Blade and Demon's Glee to magic weapon damage.
  
• Lantern Shield's impact resistance changed from 3 → 4.
  
• The function of combining looted Gold Coins into containers has been improved.
  
• Improved the drop rate of items that spawn outside of chests to align with the recent loot drop improvements.
  
• The drop rates of Gold Coin Bag and Gold Coin Chests obtained from the Hoard have been adjusted to match the respective difficulty of the dungeon that the hoard is accessed from.
  
• Improved the Arena system so the match can be nullified if the match is not properly filled by all players.
  
• Loot boxes and monsters have been removed from the Arena for testing purposes.
  
• Dungeon Recovery is no longer available from High Roller.
  
• Slight QoL improvements to the Dungeon Recovery system.
  
• Slight QoL improvements to the Marketplace.
  
• Jack O' Lantern has returned to the Merchants.
  
• New Lobby skin system added to the game.
  
• Halloween themed skins are now available in the store.
  
• A new emote, Teasing, is now available in the store.