Dear players,
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT servers will be suspended for maintenance from 02:00 to 06:00 on June 15, 2023 (UTC). We recommend that you exit the game in advance and return after the maintenance.
Changelog:
New Event
I. Dragon Boat Festival
Event Validity: June 15th Update (UTC) – June 28th 11:00 PM (UTC)
Event Rules:
Check in every day during the event to receive Festive Zongzi. The amount of zongzi received will increase after 7 days of entry. Open the Festive Zongzi and randomly receive: Treasures, Legendary Cosmetics, Adventure Jade Gift, Retribution Coins, Ghost Silk, Te, and other rewards. Entry marks for days 1-7 give the Treasure of Retribution, a Standard Chest of your choice, and other rewards.
Hero Changes
I. Zai
Optimized the performance of some weapon attacks with [Chain Scythe] and [Chain Scythe: Suppression] Supers.
Combat Changes
I. New Mechanic: Focused Damage Reduction
You gain a 30% damage reduction if your Blue/Purple/Gold Focus is not interrupted (e.g. Blue/Purple Focus can be interrupted by a normal attack, Golden Focus can be interrupted by a Blue Focus or a normal attack).
Using skills, Supers, and Super Weapons does not trigger Focused Damage Reduction.
Soul Jade Changes
I. Staff Soul Jade
1. Slightly reduced the stun time after hitting an enemy with [Ocean Grapple].
II. Bow Soul Jade
1. The [Fire Arrow] jade effect has been changed:
(1) Bow shots charged to the second level deal less damage, but can set enemies on fire, dealing damage over time.
(2) Decreased the damage reduction for bow shots charged to the second level, increased the damage from continuous burning.
Gameplay Changes
I. In-Game Challenge Changes
The [Challenge of Valor] quest drop time has been changed to 150 seconds after the start of the match, and the survival time required to complete the quest has been increased to 4 minutes.
Out-of-Game Changes
I. Custom Lobby
1. Added new spawn zones
In “Custom. Lobby – Massacre – Oloroth – Gameplay – Custom spawn zones” three new locations were added: World of Yang: Solo, World of Yang: Duo and Trio, Blood Duel.
These locations are only available in user mode. lobby “Massacre – Oloroth”, and only two teams can enter the game.
2. New Mode: Blood Duel
Similar to the Bloodsport mode, Blood Duel allows you to customize the conditions for victory in each round. Each round consists of 1v1 matches, with 2 players per match and the rest of the players can move freely and watch the match in the spectator area.
II. Narakapedia
Added a new entry about the Earth’s core in Narakapedia.
III. Mode Unlock Level
The level required to unlock the weekly modes (Shadow Surge/Fire Through) has been changed to 10.
IV. Appearance change
Added the NARAKA logo to the appearance preset QR code.
Adventure Changes
I. Combat Changes
1. Optimized the timing and location of the flash effect when attacking the Bronze Staff and Bronze Hammer with Blue Focus.
2. The visual and sound effects for the Bronze Staff’s hammer throw and [Thunder Staff’s] omen strike have been optimized.
3. Damage multiplier for Bronze Staff Hammer Throw and Omen Strike [Thunder Staff] reduced from 4.76 to 3.08.
II. System Optimization
When obtaining an Epic or Legendary Soul Jade for the first time, a description window will now appear.
Function Optimization
I. Client Optimization
Optimized the performance of some high-frequency logic operations in the client.
II. Gameplay Optimization
1. Optimized the efficiency of the Earth Core.
2. Optimized the effectiveness of Yueshan’s Ultimate [Blade Journey: Divine Seal].
Shop Update
I. New Bundle
1. Added Kurumi exclusive set [Spring Prelude: Morning Breeze]. It contains Kurumi’s Legendary Outfit [Spring Prelude: Morning Breeze], Kurumi’s Legendary Accessory [Spring Prelude: Snowball], Kurumi’s Epic Hairstyle [Spring Prelude: Early Cherry Blossom]. The original price of the set: 3200 gold. Current price: 2250 gold.
2. Added Viper Ning exclusive set [Blade Journey: Spider Demon]. It contains Viper Ning Legendary Outfit [Journey of Blades: Spider Demon], Viper Ning Legendary Hairstyle [Journey of Blades: Spider Thread], Viper Ning Epic Background [Journey of Blades: Spider Grace]. The original price of the set: 2900 gold. Current price: 2000 gold.
3. Tianhai exclusive set [Journey of Blades: Wujing] has been added. It contains Tianhai Legendary Outfit [Blade Journey: Wujing], Tianhai Legendary Trinket [Blade Journey: Fall], Tianhai Epic Base [Blade Journey: Curtain], Tianhai Epic Background [Blade Journey: Spirit of the Deep Sands]. The original price of the set: 3800 gold. Current price: 2600 gold.
II. New Discounts
1. Legendary spear skin [Journey of Blades: Demon Slayer] has been added. Initial price: 1500 gold. Current price: 1250 gold.
2. Legendary cannon skin [Journey of Blades: Essence of Yin and Yang] has been added. Initial price: 1500 gold. Current price: 1250 gold.
3. The legendary accessory Tarki Ji [Celebration Dragon] has been added. Initial price: 1200 gold. Current price: 900 gold.
4. Legendary Kurumi Pose [Spring Prelude: Heartbeat] has been added. Initial price: 900 gold. Current price: 750 gold.
5. Added Tianhai epic pose [Blade Journey: Evil Absorption]. Initial price: 500 gold. Current price: 350 gold.
6. Added Kurumi Legendary Outfit [Spring Prelude: Morning Breeze]. Initial price: 1800 gold. Current price: 1500 gold.
7. Legendary accessory Kurumi [Spring Prelude: Snowball] has been added. Initial price: 900 gold. Current price: 750 gold.
8. Added Kurumi’s Epic Hairstyle [Spring Prelude: Early Cherry Blossom]. Initial price: 500 gold. Current price: 400 gold.
9. Viper Ning legendary outfit [Blade Journey: Spider Demon] has been added. Initial price: 1800 gold. Current price: 1500 gold.
10. Added Viper Ning’s legendary hairstyle [Journey of Blades: Spider Thread]. Initial price: 900 gold. Current price: 750 gold.
11. Added Viper Ning epic background [Journey of Blades: Spider Grace]. Initial price: 200 gold. Current price: 150 gold.
12. Added Tianhai Legendary Outfit [Journey of Blades: Wujing]. Initial price: 1800 gold. Current price: 1500 gold.
13. Added Tianhai Legendary Accessory [Journey of Blades: The Fall]. Initial price: 900 gold. Current price: 600 gold.
14. Added Tianhai’s epic hairstyle [Journey of Blades: Flowing Sands]. Initial price: 500 gold. Current price: 400 gold.
15. Added Tianhai epic base [Journey of Blades: Curtain]. Initial price: 400 gold. Current price: 300 gold.
16. Added Tianhai epic background [Journey of Blades: Spirit of the Deep Sands]. Initial price: 200 gold. Current price: 150 gold.
III. End of Sale
1. Yueshan’s legendary trinket [Journey of Blades: Divine Seal] is now available again at the standard price of 5800 gold.
2. Legendary Mark of Victory [Cat’s Call] is now available again at the standard price of 2000 gold.
3. Akos Hu’s legendary hairstyle [Journey of Blades: Great Sage] is now available again at the standard price of 800 gold.
4. Feria Shen’s legendary pose [Journey of Blades: Chime of the Bell] is now available again at the standard price of 900 gold.
5. Akos Hu’s epic pose [Journey of Blades: Look] is now available again at the standard price of 500 gold.
6. Epic Kill Announcement [Journey of Blades: Burning Depths] is now available again at the standard price of 300 gold.
7. Epic Kill Announcement [Journey of Blades: The All-Seeing Eye] is now available again at the standard price of 300 gold.
8. The legendary Zai Outfit [Annika’s Robe] is now available again at the standard price of 1800 gold.
9. The legendary trinket Zai [Veil of Purity] is now available again at the standard price of 1200 gold.
10. The legendary base [Swing] is now available again at the standard price of 1200 gold.
11. The legendary background [Cat’s Paw] is now available again at the standard price of 600 gold.
IV. Ghost Silk Shop Update
Added Viper Ning Legendary Accessory [Journey of Blades: Web Silk]: 9000 Ghost Silk.
Bug Fixes
I. Hero-related bugs
1. Fixed a bug that caused the bubbles of Valda Cui’s skill [Mist: Moving] to appear at the wrong time.
2. Fixed the issue where [Chain Scythe] and [Chain Scythe: Suppression] Supers could not be used under [Chain Dance] in some circumstances when Remorseless Soul was fully charged.
II. Adventure
Fixed an inconsistency between the actual damage increase effect of the Astral Aegis on the Soul Jade [Nightmare of the Void: Aegis Shatter] and its description.