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Feb 23, 2026 · 2mo ago

Changelog: Realm Divided Part II

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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.

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  • Faction Battle StandardsSprinting:Carriers receive a move speed increase after traveling for 4 seconds without taking damage.Increased %
  • Bandit Assault
    • Caerleon-flagged players can now participate in and receive rewards from Bandit Assault.ExcludedIncluded
    • All Faction-flagged players in active Bandit Assault provinces receive buffs to Fame, Silver, and loot.Buffed
  • Bows
    • Speed Shot:Speed Shot now provides a higher movement speed boost but for a shorter duration.20%30% %
    • Speed Shot:Reduced the cooldown of Speed Shot to make it more available.15s10s s
    • Speed Shot:Casting Speed Shot now resets the cooldown of the Q ability.Resets Q
    • Enchanted Quiver:Enchanted Quiver no longer deals decreased damage when the only targets within 6m are invisible.DecreasedNormal
  • Crossbows
    • Snipe Shot:Reduced cast time of Snipe Shot to improve practicality in solo PvE.2.5s2s s
    • Snipe Shot:Added a resistance reduction effect for 4 seconds, shifting the skill toward a burst support role.0.15
  • Cursed Staffs
    • Dark Matter:Increased damage against players for Dark Matter.98112
    • Dark Matter:Increased damage against mobs for Dark Matter.4956
  • Maces
    • Battle Howl:Battle Howl now reduces mobs' auto-attack damage by 40% for 4s, preventing the 'silence trap' in PvE.40% %
    • Threatening Smash:Increased damage of Threatening Smash to improve overall performance.135142
  • Shapeshifter Staffs
    • Sinister Swipes:Increased damage of Sinister Swipes.7690
    • Sinister Swipes:Increased the time window for Sinister Swipes.2s3s s
    • Tethershift:Increased the shield amount applied to allies.200300
  • Cloth RobesFrost Shield:Increased the slow effect of Frost Shield to make it more competitive.30%40% %
  • Sandals
    • Blink:Blink no longer requires line of sight, allowing teleportation into obstacles.RequiredNot Required
    • Delayed Teleport:Delayed Teleport no longer requires line of sight.RequiredNot Required

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  • BowsSpeed Shot:Removed the attack speed buff from Speed Shot.BuffedRemoved
  • CrossbowsSnipe Shot:Slightly reduced the raw damage of Snipe Shot.418386
  • PolehammerGroundbreaker:Hitbox now matches VFX more closely, giving opponents more time to dodge at max range.StaticGrows
  • Shapeshifter Staffs
    • Sinister Swipes:Increased the multicast cooldown, forcing players to weave auto-attacks.0.5s0.8s s
    • Tethershift:Reduced the shield amount when targeting enemies.200100
  • Blueflame TorchReduced the damage and healing bonus to balance Paladin healer builds.0.2010.177
  • Soldier ArmorFury:Fury no longer heals, reverting a controversial mini-update.HealsRemoved

Other changes4

  • Faction Battle StandardsIntroduced carriable objectives in Faction Warfare that players must capture and deliver to friendly Outposts for Faction Points.Added
  • Bandit AssaultOverhauled to use Province and Supply systems, featuring two phases and multi-Faction Fortress fights.Old systemProvince/Supply system
  • Cursed StaffsDark Matter:Reduced the number of bounces for Dark Matter to make damage more reliable.87
  • Soldier ArmorFury:Fury is no longer a toggle ability.ToggleRemoved

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Patch history

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  1. Changelog: Radiant Wilds Patch 1
    May 4, 2026 · 2w
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  2. Changelog: Radiant Wilds Update
    Apr 13, 2026 · 1mo
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  3. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 5
    Mar 11, 2026 · 2mo
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  4. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 3
    Jan 26, 2026 · 3mo
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  5. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 2
    Dec 17, 2025 · 5mo
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  6. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 1
    Dec 3, 2025 · 5mo
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  7. Changelog: Realm Divided Update
    Nov 24, 2025 · 6mo
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