Patch Notes 0.9.19
Today we will give you a detailed overview of all the new features and fixes we added in the latest patch 0.9.19.
Heroes - A new era of strategy begins
Patch 0.9.19, marks the arrival of a game-chaning mechanic: Unique, independant units with distinct stats and abilities, adding a fresh layer of strategy to the battlefield. We launch the four familiar but evolved character classes - Knight, Archer, Mage and Cleric. Those are just the beginning and more will follow soon. Let’s dive into this exciting evolution and the huge possibilities it beholds!
TL;DR
- Heroes: Level up units, unlock unique abilities and advance on battle field
- Missed Attacks: Inflicting reduced damage
- Rebalancings: Adjusting stats of items, units and damage calculations
- HUD: Reworking various screens and UI elements
⚠️ All values mentioned in this article are subject to change based on ongoing balance adjustments and game updates.
🪧 General
General improvements and adjustments have been made across the game client to enhance overall functionality and player experience. A new fundamental core pillar will take its place - Heroes.
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Missed Attacks - Introducing Weak Hits
- Accuracy determines whether an attack lands successfully or results in a miss. Previously, missed attacks dealt 0 damage, often leading to frustrating and unpredictable outcomes in close battles.
- "Misses" are now replaced by "Weak Hits", dealing 33% of normal damage while still being influenced by the attacking unit's accuracy.
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Item and Character Rebalancing
- To ensure a well-balanced gameplay experience, we have adjusted the base stats of units, resulting in changes to various items across all rarities, types, and levels.
- Rather than focusing on isolated tweaks, we take a holistic approach to balancing, ensuring that all adjustments work together seamlessly. For this reason, we will not provide a detailed breakdown of individual item levels.
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Key Changes are:
- Self-healing has been nearly doubled in value.
- Cleric healing efficiency has been improved — now scaling with both the Cleric’s attack power and the defense of the healed unit. This ensures Clerics remain equally effective across different unit classes.
🎮 Game Client
One of the biggest changes is the introduction of the Heroes screen, shifting focus from the Armory to a more intuitive way of managing and showcasing your units. This update ensures smoother navigation and a clearer overview of your most important assets in battle.
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Heroes - The Evolution of Units
Hero Collection OverviewSingle Hero Overview- The transition from generalized units to unique units marks a significant step forward in strategic depth. The familiar four—Knight, Archer, Mage, and Cleric—will now be known as Mercenaries, representing the first iteration of Heroes.
- Mercenaries and Heroes can now gain EXP through both active participation and passive involvement in battles. As they accumulate EXP, they level up from 1 to 30, unlocking enhanced stats with each level. Additionally, milestone levels at 5, 15, and 25 will grant unique skills, further distinguishing each Hero’s role on the battlefield.
- To accelerate character progression, we are introducing Runestones, a premium currency that grants EXP directly to Heroes. Runestones can be acquired through shop purchases, events, the season pass, and other upcoming features.
- Recycling a character will reset its EXP to zero, but in return, players will receive Runestones as compensation — allowing them to reinvest into other Heroes. However, only a fraction of the original EXP will be refunded, encouraging careful decision-making when managing your roster.
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Skills
Knight
Icon Title Unlock Level Description Stamina Costs Cooldown Cleave 5 Deals 100% damage to the main target and 80% to additional targets. 3 3 Defiance 15 Applies the Defiance status effect for 2 turn(s). 4 4 Charge 25 Deals 100% damage on impact, applying the Stun status effect for 2 turn(s). 4 3
Archer
Icon Title Unlock Level Description Stamina Costs Cooldown Pierce 5 Hits multiple targets in a straight line and deals 75% damage to all targets. 3 3 High Shot 15 Ignores obstacles and deals 100% damage on impact. 2 3 Sleep Shot 25 Deals 100% damage and applies the Sleep status effect for 4 turn(s). 4 4
Mage
Icon Title Unlock Level Description Stamina Costs Cooldown Frostnova 5 Applies the Freeze status effect to all units around the Mage for 3 turn(s). 4 3 Teleport 15 Allows for teleportation to any unoccupied tile within it's current range. 5 4 Fireball 25 Deals 100% damage and applies the Burn status effect for 3 turn(s). 4 4 Cleric
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Status Effects
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Main Menu
Patch 0.9.19 - New Main Menu- We have reworked the layout and visual elements of key functions in the main menu to improve navigation and clarity. These changes ensure that the most important interactions are easier to access, helping players find what they need at a glance.
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Ranked Mode
Patch 0.9.19 - New Ranked- Before entering a ranked match, players can now view their army setup and quickly double-check their Armory while queuing.
- Take advantage of the x10 XP multiplier on your first six wins each day to accelerate your Heroes' progression and unlock their full potential faster!
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HUD
Patch 0.9.19 - New HUD- To accommodate the new unit abilities, we rearranged visuals and optimized the layout, creating a more clean and efficient design.
🛠️ Technical Adjustments
Besides the new features we also made some technical updates.
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Edge cases that led to incorrect formations in Noble’s Road have been addressed
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Edge cases causing the jail timer to tick incorrectly have been resolved
We are continuing the Year² of Adoption. More will come. The project will grow. You are an important part of this amazing journey.
See you all in Altea! ⚔️
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