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May 4, 2026 · 4mo ago

Changelog: Radiant Wilds Patch 1

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

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  • Axes
    • Adrenaline Boost:Increased duration of Adrenaline Boost to improve mobility and brawling in 1v1 Arenas.7s9s s
    • Rending Strike:Removed stand time from Rending Strike, allowing players to maintain movement while casting.0.2s0s s
    • Adrenaline Boost:Fixed an issue where Adrenaline Boost could end prematurely.
  • Cursed StaffsBane:Increased damage to incentivize builds focusing on raw power over energy efficiency.23.7125
  • Cursed SkullHaunting Screams:Increased max health true damage to make the ability more effective against tanks.1.2%1.5% %

Nerfs13

  • General Healing
    • Healing effectiveness in the 1v1 Arena is further reduced to prevent healers from stalling matches.50%60% %
    • Teams bringing more than one healer to 5v5 Hellgates now receive additional Healing Sickness, mirroring Arena rules.Added
  • Skystrider BowSky's Fury:Reduced bolt damage to lower the damage differential in 1v1 Arenas.128123
  • BowEnchanted Quiver:Reduced close-range damage bonus to provide more counterplay for opponents.220%200% %
  • Cursed StaffsGrudge:Reduced damage across all time intervals to lower dominance in 2v2 Hellgates.18-13516-121
  • Rotcaller StaffPlaguebringer:Reduced damage to lower burst while maintaining the anti-heal utility.171161
  • Nature StaffsRejuvenating Flower:Reduced instant and delayed healing to prevent excessive sustain in 1v1 Arenas.20/49/8417/42/71
  • Shapeshifter Staffs
    • Adapting Matter:Increased cooldown to slow down prestacking and encourage longer form maintenance.6s7s s
    • Adapting Matter:Increased energy cost to make form swapping more deliberate.1012
  • War Gloves
    • Shockwave:Reduced damage to bring the ability in line with other 1v1 options.122117
    • Shockwave:Increased dash cooldown to reduce mobility spam in 1v1s.5s6s s
  • Mistwalker HoodImmortal:Reduced maximum duration to prevent excessive clutching in 1v1s while remaining viable for ZvZ.6s5s s
  • Brecilien CapeFey Barrier:Fey Barrier no longer removes debuffs.YesRemoved

Other changes2

  • General UI/Controls
    • Added option for movement spells to automatically aim in facing direction if no target is found.Added
    • Removed the 'Always' option from the item destruction confirmation popup.AlwaysRemoved

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Albion Online · May 4, 2026

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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 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Changelog: Realm Divided Patch 2Dec 17, 2025 · 8mo

    The Realm Divided Patch 2 focuses on Faction Warfare adjustments, including a new 'Rallying Cry' buff for smaller factions, significant combat balance changes across multiple weapon families, and a rework of Soldier Armor's Fury ability.

    +145

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