Naraka: Bladepoint has received its monthly update today with a catalog of new playable content, such as new level, mode, and hero, along with various improvements and bug fixes. The update also features a new skill to Feria Shen, type of Omens, and Showdown Souljades.
The February update will see players meet a new boss on the top of Yushan Reins. It also comes with a brand-new story mode chapter, one in which players can enjoy the extra Showdown campaign content when they need a break from the action-packed PvP mode. Though not all the focus of the update is on the Matron of Yushan, it adds new gameplay options for those who would rather fight against a formidable boss than take on players in the PvP mode. Tianhai, the new hero who can transform into a colossal Vajra warrior has also been added to the game.
That’s not all though, as Tianhai has a new ability to counter enemies after transforming into Vajra and the counterstrike combo is enhanced when equipped with the exclusive Souljade. The February update also introduces a new mode called Enigma Domain, in which monsters grow stronger over time. The more players defeat before the time runs out means more reward. A new type of Omens has been added, which accumulates heroes’ Frostbite to freeze enemies. You can check out the official patch notes below for further details:
New Episode of Showdown
New Level: Gelid Yushan
Among the mist around Yushan Snowy Peaks, countless heroes had gambled their lives for that ancient artifact.
It’s time to meet this new boss, the Matron of Yushan, on the top of Yushan Ruins.
New Hero Joined: Tianhai
This humble monk transforms into a colossal Vajra warrior, all those who stand in his path shall fall.
In Showdown, Tianhai has a new ability to “Counter” after transforming into Vajra. The Counterstrike combo is enhanced when equipped with the exclusive Souljade that enhances the ultimate, and the Boss is staggered for a longer period.
New Mode: Enigma Domain
- In the game of Enigma Domain, monsters grow stronger over time. Before time runs out, the more monsters you defeat, the more rewards you will win.
- Come and explore the Enigma Domain, there are loads of new Souljades await!
New Type of Omens: Frostbite Omens
- Affected by Matron of Yushan, many Omens turn into [Frostbite Omens] which accumulate heroes’ Frostbite. When Frostbite reaches a certain amount, the hero will be frozen.
- Equipping Souljades with [Ice-wielding] attribute can help to resist the effect brought by Frostbite Omens.
Showdown Souljade Ice-wielding
- In the new updates, there’s a chance to get Souljade with [Ice-wielding] attribute in all Showdown levels. Meanwhile, [Ice Essence] can be obtained by completing weekly challenges. [Ice Essence] can imbue [Ice-wielding] to the those Souljades without this attribute.
- Attacking monsters with [Ice-wielding] Souljades can accumulate Frostbite of the monsters. When Frostbite reaches a certain amount, ice blast will be triggered and cause damage to monsters’ Astral Aegis.
- Each [Ice-wielding] Souljade you equip increases you [Ice-wielding] by 1.
- Higher levels of [Ice-wielding] deals more damage to Astral Aegis and can better resist Frostbite Omens.
Showdown Souljade
In the updates, 30 new Showdown Souljades are now available, which include:
- 7 Ice Souljades of melee weapon, 6 of ranged weapon an 4 of other special effect.
- Exclusive Souljades that enhance Tianhai, Temulch and Matari’s ultimates.
- Defuse·Dash(Counterattack) & (Concentrate), Defuse·Combo(Counterattack) & (Concentrate).
- 5 Souljades that enhance ranged attack and Weaponry Chest Boon.
Feria Shen’s new skill ”Gunplay: Aim” and ultimate ”Mech Mayhem: Co-pilot”
Gunplay: Aim
- Leap backward and raise the gun, aim and shoot with high damage and mark enemies with [Silence] for 3 sec.
- Move the crosshair while using this skill to adjust the leap direction.
Mech Mayhem: Co-pilot
- Set a beacon at the target point and knock nearby enemies airborne.
- Feria and allies can pilot [Bronze Mech] by interacting with the beacon.
- Compared to ultimate [Mech Mayhem], the [Bronze Mech] summoned by beacon has lower Health. When shooting enemies, it deals higher damage and builds Energy faster (but its own Energy recovery speed is slower).
Adjustments to Holoroth Map
Adjustments to the route of Temple of Light and Shadow
- Added two more entrances with direct access to the inner hall at the front of the right wing.
- The ceiling height of the basement of the Temple of Light and Shadow was reduced by 2m.
- Added exits to some of the buildings in the City of Tang that have only doors.
- Added two new Scout Bells to the right side of the Plumed Castle.
- Added a breach to the rear of the left wing.
Hero Adjustments
Feria Shen
- Slightly increased the range of the Swarm for Bronze Mech under all talents.
- Optimized the pitch angle view of Bronze Mech in cannon mode under all talents. Now, Bronze Mech can aim enemies at its feet more easily in cannon mode.
Tarka Ji
- Increased the Energy cost of the second-stage dodge (elbow strike) from 67% to 83% of the normal dodge’s energy cost when Tarka Ji casts his ultimate [Blackout] and all of his talents.
- Adjusted the attack range of the 2nd stage dodge (elbow strike) under his ultimates. Taka Ji can no longer hit enemies on the ground in flat terrain.
Weapon Adjustments
General Adjustments for Ranged Weapons
Optimized the sound effects of Musket and Pistol.
Staff
- Adjusted the Focus of the second strike of [Heaven Uproar] to Golden.
- Slightly prolonged the staggering time after using [Relentless Lunge] (put off the time point to enable dodging and doing combo).
Dagger
- Increased the startup frames of airborne Vertical Strike and optimized the move.
- Slightly put off the time point to enable clashing after using [Soulbreak].
- Increased the airborne Vertical Strike Damage Multiplier from 1.56+0.15 to 1.73+0.17.
Store Updates
New Packs
- Added Yoto Hime Exclusive Pack [Ecliptic Meander], which includes Yoto Hime Legendary Outfit [Onmyoji Arena·Ecliptic Meander], Greatsword Legendary Skin [Onmyoji Arena·Ecliptic Blade]. The standard price of the pack: 4,200 Gold; Now: 2,880 Gold.
- Added Party Pack for all characters [Blossoming Love], which includes Legendary Background [Mountain Boughs], Legendary Base [Delightful Blossom]. The standard price of the pack: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,280 Gold.
Added New Discounts
- Added the new Matari Legendary Pose [Blow Kiss]. Standard price: 900 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
- Added the new Temulch Legendary Pose [Blush]. Standard price: 900 Gold; Now: 600 Gold.
- Added the new Katana Legendary skin [Great Success·Trial]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.
- Added the new Longsword Legendary skin [Great Success·Stillness]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.
- Added the new Spear Legendary skin [Great Success·Wave]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.
Added New Time-limited Item
Epic Firework [Whirling Rabbit] (a set of 10) with a price of 1,000 Spectral Silk is now available from Feb 2nd 00:00 to Feb 15th 00:00 (UTC) with a purchase limit of 8 sets.
Discounts End
- Katana Legendary skin [Galaxus] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.
- Ziping Yin Legendary Accessory [Inkslab] has returned to its standard price of 1,200 Gold.
- Greatsword Legendary Skin [Great Success·Glittering Victory] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.
- Dagger Legendary Skin [Blossom Branch] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.
- Feria Shen Legendary Hairstyle [Glittering Pinion] has returned to its standard price of 900 Gold.
- Justina Gu Legendary Hairstyle [Purple Aster] has returned to its standard price of 900 Gold.
In-game Adjustments
Adjustments to the rules for calculating scores:
- Added the influence of the number of eliminating opponents on the score settlement in The Herald’s Trial mode. Eliminating opponents weigh higher on the score settlement gradually as you improve your rank, while the other combat actions will gradually weigh lower. (Slight effect on players ranking Solar and Empyrean. Great effect on players ranking Astral and Asura)
- Meanwhile, counts for elimination will be added to other related interfaces.
Feature Optimizations
Adjustments to The Bloodbath
- Reduced the size of the Holoroth map: The Bloodbath.
- Added Scout Bells to The Bloodbath so it would be easier for players to find their opponents.
Optimized the running performance after quitting sliding from the slope.
