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Aug 11, 2025 · 12mo ago

Changelog: Abyssal Depths Patch 3

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This patch introduces combat balance adjustments for several weapons and armor pieces, updates to the Abyssal Depths and Vanity Merchant, and various quality-of-life fixes.

Buffs11

  • Abyssal DepthsReduced the time between entering and being allowed to reenter, allowing players who die early to return faster.Reduced
  • Hunter Corrupted DungeonsDamage dealt by bosses and minibosses has been reduced, making these dungeons more manageable.Reduced
  • HalberdTear Apart:Tear Apart now reduces enemy CC resistance by 0.2 for 4s, increasing its utility in group fights.0.2
  • Heavy Crossbow
    • Sweeping Bolt:Improved hit detection and a slightly larger hitbox make Sweeping Bolt easier to land.Larger
    • Sweeping Bolt:Damage increased to help Heavy Crossbow become more competitive in the meta.192225
  • Cursed Skull
    • Haunting Screams:Reduced distance covered to make the skill hit CC'd targets more reliably.12m10m m
    • Haunting Screams:Damage per tick increased to compensate for the slower travel speed.2831
  • Shapeshifter StaffsReality Fissure:Reduced cast time to improve reliability, especially in 1v1 combat against ranged shapes.0.4s0.3s s
  • Broadsword
    • Mighty Blow:Reduced stand time to allow for faster follow-up attacks.0.3s0.1s s
    • Mighty Blow:Reduced ending distance from target, making it easier to follow up with Heroic Strike.-2.5m-2m m
  • Knight HelmetDisplacement Immunity:Cooldown reduced to keep it a reliable answer to forced movement effects.30s25s s

Nerfs7

  • Vanity MerchantPrice of Victory Emotes doubled, though they now grant five times as many charges.1x2x Community Tokens
  • Avalonian Raid BossesBosses are now immune to silence effects, reducing the effectiveness of silence-based builds.SusceptibleImmune
  • Heavy CrossbowSweeping Bolt:Cooldown increased to 20s to better align with ally CC windows.15s20s s
  • Cursed SkullHaunting Screams:Maximum duration slightly reduced to slow the projectile's travel.5.3s5s s
  • HelmetsEnergizing Shield:Cooldown increased to reduce energy security in 1v1 content.20s25s s
  • Mistwalker ShoesAfter Image:Dash range reduced to match Cleric Sandals' Blink and rein in ZvZ bombing strength.11m10m m
  • Feyscale SandalsEthereal Form:Invincibility duration reduced to allow CC'd bombers to be punished more reliably.6.5s6s s

Other changes5

  • Abyssal Depths
    • The duration of each level has been reduced by 3 minutes to speed up gameplay.-3m m
    • Players now display a ghostly animation upon death to distinguish them from invisible players.Ghostly
  • Vanity Merchant
    • Tabs reorganized to match the Appearance UI for better navigation.Reorganized
    • Adventurer Tokens can no longer be crafted; they can now be salvaged for 100 Community Tokens.CraftableRemoved
  • ShadowcallerInner Shadow:Improved visual indication of the area affected by Plate Armor's effect.Improved

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Albion Online · Aug 11, 2025

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  1. Changelog: Dragonfire UpdateAug 31, 2026 · 1d

    Dragonfire Update adds Ancient Lands, Dragon Sanctuary raid, new Draconic rewards, crafting changes, and UI/UX improvements across Albion Online.

    +111
  2. Changelog: Radiant Wilds Patch 3Jun 29, 2026 · 2mo

    The Radiant Wilds Patch 3 focuses on revitalizing the Mists with better rewards and easier PvE, introducing a comprehensive Navigation System, and implementing combat balance changes across various weapon lines.

    +159
  3. Changelog: Radiant Wilds Patch 2May 26, 2026 · 3mo

    Radiant Wilds Patch 2 focuses on controller and Armory polish, alongside significant combat balance adjustments for various staves, axes, and armor pieces to refine PvP and PvE dynamics.

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

    Radiant Wilds Patch 1 focuses on 1v1 Arena balancing, reducing healing and adjusting various weapon stats, alongside significant controller and mobile QoL improvements.

    +513
  5. Changelog: Radiant Wilds UpdateApr 13, 2026 · 4mo

    The Radiant Wilds Update introduces a massive visual overhaul, a new Armory build system, 1v1 Ranked Arenas, and significant combat balancing across various weapon lines.

    +1210
  6. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 5Mar 11, 2026 · 5mo

    Realm Divided Patch 5 introduces off-season progression for Conqueror's Challenge, significant nerfs to Avalonian bosses, and a wide array of combat balance adjustments across weapons and mounts.

    +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.

    +188

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