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Sandbox Interactive GmbH · Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Nov 6, 2024 · 22mo ago

Changelog: Horizons Patch 1

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The Horizons Patch 1 focuses on balancing new features, adjusting Fame gains in Dynamic Encampments, and implementing various combat tuning and bug fixes.

Buffs14

  • Enigmatic StaffProtective Beam:Protective Beam now absorbs more damage, increasing the staff's defensive capability.200240
  • BowsRay of Light:Ray of Light deals more damage across all bow types.158.55164
  • Twin SlayersRing of Death:Improved hit detection for the Recall portion of Ring of Death, making it more reliable.
  • Arctic Staff
    • Arctic Volley:Arctic Volley can now be used more frequently.20s15s s
    • Arctic Volley:Reduced the energy cost to cast Arctic Volley.83
  • Forge HammerGiant Steps:Giant Steps now deals more damage.110125
  • Holy StaffsSacred Pulse:Sacred Pulse is significantly more effective at clearing mobs.112168
  • QuarterstaffsVault Leap:Vault Leap now has a slightly longer jump distance.12m13m m
  • Glaive
    • Fling:Fling can now be cast from further away.4m5m m
    • Fling:Fling now pulls enemies from a greater distance.7m10m m
  • Dynamic Encampments
    • Mobs in Encampments no longer have a Fame penalty, significantly increasing Fame gain per mob.ActiveRemoved
    • Loot values for Solo Caches in Open World Dynamic Encampments have been substantially increased.Increased
  • General
    • Mount:Added a toggle option in settings to run back to a mount when using the Mount ability in the half-mounted radius.Added
    • The radius for the dismount area has been increased.15m18m m

Nerfs9

  • Enigmatic StaffProtective Beam:The maximum channel time for Protective Beam has been reduced, limiting the duration of the shield.9s6s s
  • Cursed StaffsCursed Beam:Cursed Beam's effectiveness against mobs has been reduced.6858
  • Arctic StaffArctic Volley:Slight reduction in damage to compensate for lower cooldown and cost.9790
  • Lightcaller
    • Light Spark:The area of effect for Light Spark has been reduced.5m4m m
    • Light Spark:Light Spark now deals less damage.8375
  • Swords
    • Splitting Slash:The root effect of Splitting Slash is now shorter.1.24s1s s
    • Splitting Slash:Splitting Slash deals less damage across all swords.135.14123
  • Dynamic Encampments
    • Fame can no longer be gained from mobs after the objective is completed or if the player leaves the area.AvailableRemoved
    • Tomes of Insight removed from higher tier caches to balance the increased fame from mobs.Uncommon/Rare/LegendaryRemoved

Other changes3

  • CrossbowsForceful Bolts:Forceful Bolts now charges with spells instead of normal attacks, altering the rotation for all crossbows.3 normal attacks5 spells
  • Arctic StaffFrost:Frost now charges with spells instead of normal attacks for all Frost Staffs.3 normal attacks5 spells
  • Dynamic EncampmentsFame required to complete the objective has been increased to match the new higher fame gains.Increased

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Albion Online · Nov 6, 2024

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    +1211
  4. Changelog: Radiant Wilds Patch 1May 4, 2026 · 4mo

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  6. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 5Mar 11, 2026 · 5mo

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    +3214
  7. Changelog: Realm Divided Part IIFeb 23, 2026 · 6mo

    The Realm Divided Part II update introduces Faction Battle Standards, a complete overhaul of the Bandit Assault event, and various combat balance adjustments across weapons and armor.

    +197
  8. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 3Jan 26, 2026 · 7mo

    Balance changes ahead of the next Guild Season, featuring combat adjustments for various staves and weapons, Faction Warfare supply tuning, and anti-exploit measures for Avalonian Dungeons.

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