Patch 0.2.9 will go live at around 4 AM UTC/12 AM ET
Kickstarter cards coming soon:
The first wave of new cards designed by our Kickstarter backers will be released later this month! More will be released as we work with backers to confirm their designs.
Matchmaking update:
Also coming later this month, an update to matchmaking will be rolled out that will begin to use our experimental MMR (currently toggled via Settings) for matchmaking and S-Rank placement. This update will also allow players to gain more chevrons for beating highly rated opponents, and not lose any chevrons when losing to significantly higher rated opponents.
Codex update:
The epic voice of the Codex is back! You can now listen to an audio narration of the lore within the Codex as you once could in the original Duelyst!
Card changes:
Songhai:
- Celestial Phantom: 3 Mana | 1/5 | After this damages an enemy minion, destroy that minion.➝ 2 Mana | 0/3 | Opening Gambit: This gains +1/+0 for each card in your action bar.
Celestial Phantom struggled to compete in Songhai’s already crowded 3 drop slot, and also struggled to compete against Deathstrike Seal, which is kind of sad. Instead, it’s been repurposed into a more self-sufficient 2 drop that isn’t reliant on Inner Focus or Juxtaposition to get good value.
Vetruvian:
- Portal Guardian: 0/7 ➝ 1/7
While Portal Guardian’s potential is very high, it’s often too slow and vulnerable to dispel for the risk to be worth it. With an extra Attack, Portal Guardian should have no trouble standing among the other premier faction 3 drops. Your portals have never been safer.
- Hexblade: When your General damages a minion, set that minion’s Attack to 1. ➝ When your General damages an enemy, set that enemy’s Attack to 1 until your next turn.
When your opponent has single threat in range of your General with high Attack and 5 or less Health, Hexblade is great. This is a quite narrow use case though, and we hope that allowing the effect to work on Generals broadens this enough to make Hexblade a more appealing choice.
Abyssian:
- Gloomchaser: 2/2 | Opening Gambit: Summon a Wraithling on a random nearby space. ➝ 3/1 | Opening Gambit: Summon a Wraithling behind this.
Gloomchaser (and its partner in crime, the Wraithling) have a difficult time finding good trades, and create very swingy opening turns depending on where the Wraithling spawns. We’re addressing both of these with the hope of making Gloomchaser more generally playable in decks that aren’t necessarily focused on swarming the board.
- Black Solus: 5 Mana | 5/7 | When you summon a Wraithling, this gains +2/+2. ➝ 4 Mana | 6/4 | Dying Wish: Fill your action bar with Wraithlings.
Black Solus’ play pattern was a binary one, and it didn’t fit in too well with other Wraithling synergy cards. The new Black Solus serves as a high-statted 4 drop for decks that like full action bars, lots of Wraithlings, or both. While this isn’t a change, it’s worth mentioning here that Wraithlings cost 0 mana.
Magmar:
- Earth Sphere: Heal your General for 8. -> Heal your General for 9.
Earth Sphere was difficult to justify when compared to the dynamic duo of Healing Mystic and Emerald Rejuvenator. A small increase to the healing should make this a stronger candidate for your extra Health needs.
Vanar:
- Blazing Spines: 3 Mana -> 1 Mana
Blazing Spines has always been the odd Wall out, providing control of an area too small to warrant a 3 mana investment. Slashing the cost (and Health of the walls) should significantly change how this card plays, and allow for a great deal more flexibility.
- Mesmerize: Deal 2 damage to enemies on a row and Stun them if they are minions. ➝ Deal 3 damage to enemy minions in a column and Stun them.
With the success of Entropic Decay – and the fact that blast is another predominantly row-based effect – we thought it best that Mesmerize switch over to Vanar’s ancestral home, the column. While it no longer damages Generals, the damage increase should more than make up for this.
- White Widow: When you replace a card, deal 2 damage split randomly among enemies. ➝ When you replace a card, deal 1 damage to the enemy General and 1 damage to a random enemy minion.
White Widow’s power level is a little higher than we’d like for one of the most RNG-heavy cards in the game. The randomness and average power of its effect have been lowered accordingly.
Shop:
The Shop has 3 new skins!
- Aethermaster – Molten
- Artifact Hunter – Astral (Designed by: Redremial)
- Alcuin Loremaster: Gilded
The Shop has 3 new emotes! All will be usable by any General.
“Confident” – Designed by krackocloud
“Terrified” – Designed by krackocloud
“Stare” – Designed by Laguz
Gauntlet:
Some weights in Gauntlet have changed. All weights are listed below, with an asterisk marking notable changes. For details see https://news.duelyst2.com/gauntlet-devlog-2:
NAME NEW OLD CHANGED?
Silverguard Squire 95 1.00 95 1.00
Azurite Lion 143 1.80 138 1.20 *
Lightchaser 137 1.00 138 1.00
Sunstone Templar 92 1.50 92 1.50
Windblade Adept 115 1.00 115 1.00
Arclyte Sentinel 110 1.70 110 1.70
Silverguard Knight 100 1.00 100 1.00
Lysian Brawler 100 1.00 100 1.00
Sunriser 100 2.00 100 2.00
Suntide Maiden 100 1.00 100 1.00
Ironcliffe Guardian 100 1.00 100 1.00
Second Sun 100 1.00 100 1.00
Elyx Stormblade 83 1.00 84 1.00
Grandmaster Z'ir 68 1.80 68 1.80
Beam Shock 100 1.00 100 1.00
Lionheart Blessing 80 1.90 80 1.90
Aegis Barrier 80 1.00 80 1.00
Aerial Rift 100 1.90 100 1.90
Auryn Nexus 100 1.30 100 1.30
Magnetize 100 1.00 100 1.00
Sundrop Elixir 120 1.50 120 1.50
True Strike 100 1.30 100 1.30
Divine Bond 100 1.60 100 0.60 *
Lasting Judgement 120 1.50 120 1.00 *
Martyrdom 134 1.80 135 1.80
Sun Bloom 100 1.00 100 1.00
Tempest 127 1.28 128 1.28
War Surge 100 1.40 100 1.40
Decimate 73 0.45 73 0.45
Holy Immolation 100 1.00 100 1.00
Circle of Life 100 1.90 100 1.90
Sunstone Bracers 100 1.50 100 1.00 *
Skywind Glaives 100 1.70 100 1.70
Arclyte Regalia 88 0.70 88 0.70
Heartseeker 85 1.00 86 1.00
Celestial Phantom 115 1.30 80 1.30 *
Chakri Avatar 143 1.00 144 1.00
Kaido Assassin 137 1.00 138 1.00
Tusk Boar 109 2.50 109 3.00 *
Gore Horn 100 1.00 100 1.00
Jade Monk 110 1.60 110 1.60
Lantern Fox 113 3.30 113 2.70 *
Widowmaker 56 1.00 56 1.00
Four Winds Magus 100 2.00 100 2.00
Keshrai Fanblade 60 1.00 60 1.00
Hamon Bladeseeker 100 1.00 100 1.00
Scarlet Viper 87 1.00 88 1.00
Storm Kage 42 1.00 43 1.00
Inner Focus 129 3.25 130 3.25
Juxtaposition 136 0.89 137 0.89
Mana Vortex 120 3.00 120 3.00
Ancestral Divination 120 2.10 120 2.10
Artifact Defiler 50 1.00 50 1.00
Ghost Lightning 120 1.68 120 1.68
Mist Walking 75 1.50 75 1.50
Saberspine Seal 93 1.00 93 1.00
Deathstrike Seal 64 1.00 64 1.00
Eight Gates 100 1.00 100 1.00
Mist Dragon Seal 80 0.50 80 0.50
Phoenix Fire 139 1.00 140 1.00
Killing Edge 100 1.00 100 1.00
Onyx Bear Seal 100 1.67 100 1.67
Twin Strike 120 1.50 120 1.50
Heaven's Eclipse 90 1.50 90 1.50
Spiral Technique 54 0.40 54 0.40
Mask of Shadows 110 1.70 110 1.70
Bloodrage Mask 100 1.00 100 1.00
Cyclone Mask 40 1.00 40 1.00
Dunecaster 115 0.30 115 0.30
Ethereal Obelysk 166 1.50 167 1.50
Imperial Saboteur 150 0.70 151 0.70
Orb Weaver 115 1.30 115 1.30
Pyromancer 102 1.00 102 1.00
Fireblaze Obelysk 129 1.00 130 1.00
Portal Guardian 120 3.13 120 2.76 *
Windstorm Obelysk 129 1.00 130 1.00
Mirage Master 66 1.30 66 1.30
Sand Howler 100 1.80 100 1.80
Wind Shrike 100 1.00 100 1.00
Starfire Scarab 90 1.00 90 1.00
Aymara Healer 56 1.00 56 1.00
Oserix 71 1.35 68 1.35 *
Fountain of Youth 60 1.65 60 2.34 *
Siphon Energy 169 0.60 170 0.60
Auroras Tears 115 0.85 115 0.85
Blindscorch 108 1.00 108 1.00
Scion's First Wish 123 2.50 123 2.50
Bone Swarm 100 0.70 100 0.70
Rasha's Curse 131 3.30 132 1.30 *
Sand Trap 100 1.50 100 1.50
Scion's Second Wish 110 2.00 110 2.00
Astral Phasing 50 0.50 50 0.50
Entropic Decay 100 1.38 100 1.00 *
Inner Oasis 132 1.25 133 1.25
Scion's Third Wish 105 2.00 100 1.00 *
Syzygy 115 3.00 111 3.00 *
Stars' Fury 116 2.50 116 2.50
Dominate Will 75 2.00 75 2.00
Time Maelstrom 69 1.50 69 1.50
Staff of Y'Kir 141 0.70 139 0.70 *
Wildfire Ankh 86 0.68 86 0.68
Hexblade 113 1.40 113 1.40
Abyssal Crawler 108 0.50 108 0.50
Blood Siren 103 1.00 104 1.00
Darkspine Elemental 100 0.36 100 0.36
Gloomchaser 163 1.40 163 1.40
Nightsorrow Assassin 129 0.86 130 0.86
Shadow Watcher 105 1.18 105 1.18
Abyssal Juggernaut 122 1.00 122 1.00
Aphotic Devourer 103 1.70 103 1.70
Black Solus 88 1.00 88 0.50 *
Bloodmoon Priestess 100 1.00 100 1.00
Reaper of the Nine Moons 78 2.10 78 2.10
Shadowdancer 89 1.34 89 1.34
Vorpal Reaver 68 1.20 68 1.20
Spectral Revenant 69 0.50 69 0.50
Darkfire Sacrifice 100 1.00 100 1.00
Grasp of Agony 107 2.50 107 2.50
Void Pulse 108 0.85 108 0.85
Consuming Rebirth 94 1.13 94 1.13
Daemonic Lure 149 1.50 150 1.50
Soulshatter Pact 90 2.00 90 2.00
Deathfire Crescendo 95 1.00 95 1.00
Rite of the Undervault 63 1.85 63 1.85
Ritual Banishing 120 1.00 120 1.00
Shadow Reflection 75 1.00 75 1.00
Wraithling Fury 90 0.30 90 0.30
Wraithling Swarm 139 1.00 140 1.00
Breath of the Unborn 83 1.26 83 1.26
Dark Seed 70 0.70 70 0.70
Dark Terminus 129 1.50 130 1.50
Nether Summoning 86 0.50 86 0.50
Shadow Nova 115 1.00 115 1.00
Horn of the Forsaken 132 1.20 133 1.20
Spectral Blade 94 1.00 94 1.00
Soul Grimoire 73 2.00 73 2.00
Kujata 115 1.88 115 1.88
Phalanxar 126 1.60 127 1.60
Young Silithar 135 1.45 136 1.45
Earth Walker 90 1.00 90 1.00
Primordial Gazer 100 1.00 100 1.00
Vindicator 100 2.00 100 2.00
Elucidator 70 1.00 70 1.00
Grimrock 90 1.00 90 1.00
Veteran Silithar 100 1.00 100 1.00
Kolossus 90 1.00 90 1.00
Spirit Harvester 80 0.70 80 0.70
Makantor Warbeast 93 2.00 93 2.00
Silithar Elder 59 1.20 60 1.20
Unstable Leviathan 68 1.00 68 1.00
Amplification 80 1.00 80 1.00
Dampening Wave 80 1.00 80 1.00
Flash Reincarnation 110 3.60 110 3.60
Greater Fortitude 100 1.00 100 1.00
Mana Burn 70 1.00 70 1.00
Diretide Frenzy 90 1.60 90 1.60
Mind Steal 50 1.50 50 1.50
Natural Selection 129 1.50 130 1.50
Tremor 100 1.00 100 1.00
Chrysalis Burst 100 1.30 100 1.30
Kinetic Equilibrium 100 1.00 100 1.00
Earth Sphere 107 1.70 100 1.40 *
Egg Morph 129 1.40 130 1.40
Plasma Storm 120 0.60 120 0.60
Metamorphosis 129 0.60 130 0.60
Fractal Replication 80 2.00 80 2.00
Bounded Lifeforce 80 0.60 80 0.60
Iridium Scale 80 2.00 80 2.00
Twin Fang 100 2.30 100 1.30 *
Adamantite Claws 100 1.22 100 1.00 *
Snow Chaser 103 3.29 104 3.29
Borean Bear 142 0.40 143 0.40 *
Crystal Cloaker 124 1.00 124 1.00
Crystal Wisp 80 1.00 81 2.10 *
Hearth Sister 126 1.00 127 1.00
Fenrir Warmaster 129 0.70 130 0.70
Glacial Elemental 110 0.40 110 0.40
Wolfraven 81 1.00 81 1.00
Razorback 132 2.20 133 2.20
Voice of the Wind 100 1.50 100 1.50
Arctic Displacer 96 1.00 96 1.00
Draugar Lord 101 1.00 101 1.00
Frosthorn Rhyno 85 1.00 86 1.00
Ancient Grove 68 1.20 68 1.20
Flash Freeze 120 1.50 120 1.50
Polarity 100 1.00 100 1.00
Aspect of the Fox 108 1.00 108 1.00
Blazing Spines 120 1.69 120 1.00 *
Bonechill Barrier 126 1.00 127 1.00
Boundless Courage 90 1.50 90 1.50
Chromatic Cold 139 2.00 140 2.00
Frostfire 100 1.00 100 1.00
Hailstone Prison 171 1.00 172 1.00
Mark of Solitude 86 1.50 86 1.50
Mesmerize 148 1.00 149 1.00
Cryogenesis 100 0.75 100 0.75
Gravity Well 127 1.50 128 1.50
Aspect of the Wyrm 75 1.50 75 1.50
Avalanche 80 2.50 80 2.50
Spirit of the Wild 100 3.30 100 3.30
Aspect of the Mountains 110 3.70 110 3.70
Winterblade 121 2.55 130 2.00 *
Coldbiter 80 1.00 80 1.00
Snowpiercer 100 1.00 100 1.00
Dragonlark 95 95
Fire Spitter 47 48
Helm of MECHAZ0R 85 86
Komodo Scavenger 95 95
Maw 95 95
Moebius 104 105
Planar Scout 95 95
Prophet of the White Palm 95 95
Swamp Entangler 95 95
Aethermaster 115 115
Araki Headhunter 115 115
Azure Horn Shaman 115 115
Bloodtear Alchemist 208 209
Bluetip Scorpion 71 71
Crossbones 115 115
Dreamgazer 149 150
Ephemeral Shroud 140 140
Flameblood Warlock 92 92
Ghost Lynx 189 190
Golem Metallurgist 166 167
Healing Mystic 242 243
Jaxi 213 196 *
Manaforger 172 173
Piercing Mantis 92 92
Primus Fist 229 173 *
Rock Pulverizer 133 133
Rust Crawler 137 138
Silvertongue Corsair 101 101
Skyrock Golem 115 115
Vale Hunter 80 81
Wings of MECHAZ0R 103 104
Alcuin Loremaster 112 112
Blaze Hound 88 88
Bloodshard Golem 100 100
Cannon of MECHAZ0R 80 80
Chaos Elemental 100 100
Crimson Oculus 84 84
Golem Vanguard 100 100
Lady Locke 128 129
Mindwarper 80 80
Mirkblood Devourer 100 100
Mogwai 120 120
Prismatic Illusionist 129 130
Putrid Dreadflayer 100 100
Repulsor Beast 137 138
Saberspine Tiger 120 120
Sand Burrower 60 60
Sarlac the Eternal 115 115
Shield Oracle 144 145
Sojourner 100 100
Spelljammer 30 30
Sun Seer 100 100
Sword of MECHAZ0R 100 100
Sworn Avenger 60 70 *
Syvrel the Exile 110 110
Venom Toth 80 80
Void Hunter 90 90
Wind Runner 139 140
Wings of Paradise 70 70
Artifact Hunter 90 90
Black Locust 40 40
Captain Hank Hart 80 80
Chassis of MECHAZ0R 100 100
Cinderbeast 65 65
Dioltas 100 100
Emerald Rejuvenator 217 210 *
Frostbone Naga 112 112
Hailstone Golem 137 138
Hollow Grovekeeper 100 100
Keeper of the Vale 129 130
Lightbender 100 100
Owlbeast Sage 129 130
Primus Shieldmaster 80 80
Purgatos, The Realmkeeper 100 100
Silhouette Tracer 87 100 *
Songweaver 50 50
Sun Elemental 100 100
Tethermancer 100 100
Thorn Needler 70 70
White Widow 40 40
Young Flamewing 85 85
Archon Spellbinder 122 122
Ash Mephyt 100 100
Brightmoss Golem 107 107
Dagger Kiri 100 100
Dancing Blades 153 124 *
Flame Acolyte 90 90
Lux Ignis 40 40
Rogue Warden 40 40
Sworn Defender 70 70
The High Hand 100 100
Twilight Sorcerer 109 109
Zen'Rui, the Blightspawned 30 30
Bonereaper 46 47
Deathblighter 56 56
Eclipse 72 73
First Sword of Akrane 93 93
Rook 74 74
Serpenti 93 93
Storm Aratha 74 74
Stormmetal Golem 103 103
War Talon 56 56
Astral Crusader 25 26
Dark Nemesis 42 43
Dragonbone Golem 51 51
Grailmaster 51 51
Jax Truesight 25 28 *
Paddo 42 43
Pandora 80 81
Red Synja 59 60
Whistling Blade 34 34
Khymera 42 43
Zurael, the Lifegiver 42 43