Dauntless Dev Tracker

I do suspect that the three offensive buffs will generally be more popular than the defensive buffs, but work is still being done to find a balance to make sure that defensive buffs feel like they make a meaningful and worthwhile contribution. In part this is being done through the new weapons and how they interact with the buffs.

The goal is to encourage more variety in viable options, for sure. Of course, in a game with perfect dodging - there will always be players who can avoid every attack so defense and health are less helpful to them. They'll likely find good uses for things like endurance and speed.

But if you're like me and a heroic escalation keystone hits you at least a few times each hunt - a little extra defense is awesome. or, if you want to support friends in a challenging fight, spreading support buffs could be really fun.

A few reasons for the damage cap. Firstly, there will still be cases that go outside the damage cap. For example, one of the talents on Ardent Cyclone increases the damage of Ardent Cyclone by 20%. This is in addition to your MIGHT stacks. Second, as Dauntless stands right now, there's no reason not to run Glass Cannon, it's not an option, it's the only build there is. While there are many factors that go into this, and we're addressing a lot of them, part of this is on us for getting out of control with how many sources of bonus damage that can all be put together we've added over the years. You'll certainly still be able to make Glass Cannon builds. The Hunger with Revenant Omnicell for example will be a definitively glass cannon build, dealing massive damage while riding the line of nearly dead.

Omnicells are not changing significantly in this, though places where they would add damage bonuses, or speed bonuses, or critical for example will just now be using the new buff...

Those status conditions still exist without change. You can be chilled or wounded or corrupted or burning etc.

It's not yet complete.

Currently you can't see teammates - but that's a really good point, especially at high level content if you're trying to maximize upside without being wasteful, knowing where everyone else is at would be super helpful. On the other hand, could get crowded on screen so.. certainly something we should think about!

This is very likely yes. Still working through converting existing buffs and perks to the new system.

Yes, I'm working on some quality life changes to most buff sources as part of this work. For example, stopping Molten Hearts from being collected if you have reached the SPEED cap and cannot gain more.

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By default the cap for each buff type is 10 yes. We are exploring allowing some perks to extend the cap.

Savage Wellspring does still exist and will grant stacks of CRITICAL, and as such will also count towards the buff cap yes.

Hey everyone, we've shared our plans for important changes coming to the buff system in this dev blog yesterday.

We thought it would be a good time to answer any questions you may have about anything outlined in the blog, and buffs in general.

We will be here answering questions from 2 - 3pm PT today. (i.e., in about half an hour from now)

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In the third of our monthly dev blogs discussing ongoing development work for The Shattered Isles, we discuss important changes to the buff system.

Buffs can add a new dimension to the way you slay, so we want to make using and understanding buffs simpler for all Slayers! Come Summer 2024, you will see a major overhaul that streamlines all buffs into a set of six core buffs.

Perks, amps, cells, weapons, and other sources of buffs will all be converted to grant you stacks of one of six core buffs. These core buffs will have bounds that run in either direction (positive or negative).

Head over to our blog for all the details, plus a section outlining how community feedback continues to be a critical part of building an exciting future for Dauntless!

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Very cool! Second one giving off strong Thrax vibes.

Highly defensive builds can beat hescas, even solo. Your first goal should just be to get to the final round alive and with limited deaths as they can set you back a lot. General rule of thumb, aim for completing each level with a little threat as possible in a reliable manner, that's not just DPS, it's not dying frequently.

If one of you is better than the other would recommend super defensive for one and less so for the other. One person repeatedly dying will prevent you from even seeing the final round.

I know why that's the feeling, I totally get it. This update will certainly include a whole bunch of new content - new gear, new things to fight, new ways to progress, new activities to do.

1) Definitely

2) Maybe, it's been under discussion heavily as we look at what we want to do for the economy in this update, but we aren't ready to speak more now on it

3) Not planned at the moment. I'm always game to revisit escalation further down the line, it's fun to build for, but not the focus at the moment.

4) We are still determining how we want to handle the trials board in a world where you equip two weapons. But we would still likely keep it as solo vs. squads, and not have leaderboards for every permutation

5) This is something we've talked about many times, the resources to do it is not there right now though, and we are focusing first on gameplay improvements and changes

6) They are purely decorative, letting you track some stats that are important to you, they do exist just for bragging rights and personal satisfaction, not for any gameplay purpose

7) No plans for multi-element behemoths right now

8) Pets are ano...

This is one option we have discussed, allowing players to remain on the island after the target is defeated if they want to continue to gather and explore.

We aren't currently planning to expand on the Behemoth mounting system beyond its current level, but definitely a possible in the longer future.

The current thinking has the new mode working closer to Escalation. A series of events you complete in the course of your pursuit of the Behemoth, leading up to facing it. Less randomization and 'wackyness' than Escalation, and more about conquering and Island to face the Behemoth that rules it.

No big hints I want to give about creatures other than what was shown in the blog today, or the sneaky look at a new creature that appeared in our previous blog!

And Fae Farm is doing well! We're incredibly proud of the Fae Farm team and what they accomplished. While our teams focus may be Dauntless, we're here cheering on their successes and wishing them many more!

Ha! I wasn't sure anyone would remember him. He's out there ;)