We’ve deployed two hotfixes for Update .16 to address some balance issues between a few Eternal Item Sets, and to update the warning system for abandoning matches (see 0.16 Hotfix B below). This update won’t require any downtime, you’ll be prompted to update between matches.

0.16 Hotfix A

We’ve received feedback that Rynshi and our two New Eternals, Penelope and Tsu’Bo, feel too strong compared to other item sets. This is particularly true when these pieces are used together like in the ‘Tsu-shi’ build that combines pieces from both Rynshi and Tsu’Bo to leverage their set bonuses.

Part of what’s fun about Arkheron is being able to make a series of choices around which items you pick up and how they combine. A small collection of strong items limits those choices, and your match outcome becomes ‘did I get those items or not’.

So, we’re reducing the overall power of these three Eternal Sets in the following ways:

Penelope’s Looking Glass

• Base damage has been reduced to 5 (down from 10)

• Detonate damage has been reduced to 15 (down from 16)

(Penelope’s set will also receive additional updates in a future patch.) 

Tsu’Bo’s Forefather Crown 

• Damage has been reduced to 5 (down from 8)

• Duration has been reduced to 8 (down from 10)

• TsuBo’s Yah’towa ability (Wolf Summon) has had its hitpoints reduced when upgraded to Level 3. The hitpoints are now 100 (down from 125)

Tsu’Bo’s Boom-Chakas Bind Ability Bola RMB

• At Levels 1 and 2, the buff duration has been reduced to 2 seconds (down from 3)
  At Level 3 the duration has been reduced to 3 seconds (down from 5) 

• TsuBo Set Bonus, ‘Endling’ has been reduced to 70% more damage at low health (down from 100%).

Rynshi

• Rynshi Set Bonus, ‘Relentless’ has been reduced to 40% Damage Reduction at Low Health (down from 60%)

Thanks so much for all the feedback! We look forward to seeing what builds you create! 

0.16 Hotfix B

We are deploying a small patch that includes a new warning system for people who leave matches early. 

If you’re downed in a match, it’s possible to be revived by your teammates. The match isn’t over until your whole team is eliminated. Leaving early can put your teammates in a tricky position. 

The new warning will let players know that it’s possible to be revived and ask them not to leave. This also includes a warning that there may be future penalties for repeatedly leaving early.

Remember: It's not over until it's over!