PATCH NOTES \[23.12.2025] - Hellforged Shields & Trinity Concord

????️ Map & World Changes

????️ Map 18 - Spawn Fixes & New Monsters

• [p]All the buggy, overlapping spawns that slipped in after the visual overhaul have been rebuilt from scratch. [/p][/*]
• [p]Fresh monsters now roam Map 18 - not just for variety, but to support the Hellforged shield path below. [/p][/*]
• [p]Please give the new placement 2-7 days before calling it cursed; even internally we needed time to vibe with it. ????[/p][/*]

????️ New Progression - Hellforged PvP Shields

???? Hellforged PvP Shields (New Set)

• [p]Level 65 PvP shields can now be transformed into Hellforged versions. [/p][/*]
• [p]Every upgrade raises the level requirement. That's intentional and keeps the power fantasy tied to character growth.[/p][/*]

???? Unified Shield Blueprint

• [p]One blueprint now handles both the new Hellforged shields and the old ones. [/p][/*]
• [p]You can upgrade shields directly through the blueprint - just like every other Hellforged item. Risky! Better to do it at the smith. [/p][/*]

⚠️ WARNING - Risky Transformation

• [p]This upgrade is expensive and can straight-up destroy your shield. [/p][/*]
• [p]If it breaks, every gem or enchant slotted into it goes with it. [/p][/*]
• [p]Please think twice before gambling your favorite shield on day one. [/p][/*]

???? Important Statement - Hellforged Item Scaling (Future)

• [p]Existing Hellforged items will scale their level requirements upward. [/p][/*]
• [p]This will not happen without warning. We'll give you plenty of time to level before anything flips. [/p][/*]
• [p]These new shields are the first brick in that healthier progression path. [/p][/*]

⚔️ New Bosses & Events

???? Forgotten Dunes - New Boss

• [p]A snake-like boss now stalks the dunes. [/p][/*]
• [p]It can drop the Shield Blueprint with the same chance logic as other bosses. [/p][/*]

???? Trinity Concord Blessing (New Event)

• [p]The Trinity Concord Warden spawns in the Deadland as a global world event. [/p][/*]
• [p]Defeat it and every Empire gains up to 24 hours of buffs: +35% Gold, +35% EXP, +35% Drop Rate, pets +50% EXP, Christmas Presents +25% drop chance (just for Christmas), and +25% HP. ???? [/p][/*]
• [p]It isn't perfectly balanced yet on purpose - we want a fight that demands a huge squad, zero solo cheese, and a true community reward. [/p][/*]

???? Double Rift Loot (New Event)

• [p]This event doubles each Rift's loot table, so you can potentially roll twice per run. [/p][/*]
• [p]The second table is still chance-based, so your normal drop chance affects how efficient Double Rift Loot feels. [/p][/*]

???? Update - Flame Keeper's Artifact Changes

• [p]You can now ignite up to 5 maps simultaneously. If multiple players activate artifacts, multiple maps burn together. [/p][/*]
• [p]Each burning map grants +25% Bonus EXP, +25% Drop Chance, and +25% Gold to all players for 1 hour. [/p][/*]

????️ New Feature - Burning Map Tracker

• [p]Which maps are currently ablaze with power. [/p][/*]
• [p]How long each effect will last with a real-time countdown. [/p][/*]

???? World Boss Adjustments

????️ What's Changing

• [p]World Boss HP drastically reduced in Fireland and Forgotten Dunes. [/p][/*]
• [p]To balance it, bosses will now regenerate health rapidly over time. [/p][/*]

⚔️ What This Means

• [p]Solo or low-DPS groups will not be able to out-damage the regen. [/p][/*]
• [p]Groups of 4-8 or more can bring the boss down in a short fight, not an hour-long snoozefest. [/p][/*]

????️ Monster & Combat Fixes

• [p]Volcrats were zooming around like they stole your lunch; their movement is now normal. [/p][/*]
• [p]We also fixed some character walk animations that looked like a duck parade. ???? Hope it looks way better now. ^^ [/p][/*]
• [p]We cut down the number of Dune archers (personal veto, sorry not sorry). Want more ranged enemies or Rift-exclusive archers? Tell us! [/p][/*]
• [p]Ranged monsters in the dunes keep low HP by design, but feedback is always welcome. [/p][/*]
• [p]Auto potions now stay active when you die against monsters. Pure quality of life. ???? [/p][/*]

???? Rifts - Rewards (Upcoming)

???? Rankings & Competition (Upcoming)

• [p]Daily rankings, weekend rankings, and fresh categories are on the roadmap. [/p][/*]
• [p]More leaderboards = more flexing, more rivalries, more goals. ???? [/p][/*]

???? PvP Pet (Upcoming)

• [p]A PvP-focused pet egg is in development with a much lower drop rate than its PvM buddy. [/p][/*]
• [p]A pity system will make sure powerlevel never goes backwards - it only stays the same or improves. [/p][/*]

???? Future Systems (In Discussion)

• [p]New PvP & PvM jewelry concepts are cooking; tell us which stats or set bonuses you'd love. [/p][/*]
• [p]We're also debating new gems, more Soulquarz options, and extra PvP gear bonuses. [/p][/*]

⛏️ Professions - Y'all Are Insane (Upcoming)

• [p]We're adjusting high-level profession unlocks so the climb feels right. [/p][/*]
• [p]Missing recipes are being added so mastery actually means something. [/p][/*]

❤️ Final Words