The Alchemy Update introduces a deep potion-mixing system, a new Unarmed proficiency, significant combat formula reworks, and a new Backpack item.
Images © Barony via Steam
▲Buffs16
- Alchemy
- Alchemy proficiency now significantly scales potion impact and effect damage up to 400% at the highest tier.100%→400% %
- Higher Alchemy proficiency increases the chance to duplicate potions using water.→50-100% %
- Players can now recover empty bottles when consuming or brewing potions based on their Alchemy skill.→50-80% %
- At Legendary tier, alembics no longer degrade and all created potions receive a +2 blessing.small chance→0%
- Unarmed
- New Unarmed proficiency provides up to +5 attack power across its tiers.0→+5
- Charged Strike:Fully charged unarmed strikes with melee gloves now apply a scaling knockback effect.→Added
- Backstab:Legendary Unarmed proficiency allows backstab strikes to inflict paralysis.→Paralyze
- Ranged
- Thrown Weapons:Thrown weapon damage is now a multiplier instead of a static value, allowing them to scale into the late game.0-20 ATK→100-300% %
- Ranged capstone now prevents ranged weapons from degrading on use.→Infinite
- BackpackNew item that provides an additional row of inventory space.0→+1 row row
- Leadership
- Followers now gain Dexterity per proficiency tier, increasing their movement speed.0→+1 per tier
- Recruitment:Capstone now allows recruitment of Goatmen, Insectoids, and Goblins, but removes the unlimited allies bonus.Standard→Goatmen, Insectoids, Goblins
- Magic
- Spray Acid:Increased damage for Spray Acid projectiles.7→10
- Bloodletting:Increased base damage for Bloodletting spell.25→30
- General
- Game Mode:Added a multiplayer flag to keep inventory upon death.Drop on death→Keep Inventory
- UI:Added active status effect icons next to sustained spells UI for better clarity.→Added
▼Nerfs1
◆Other changes2
- Potion of PolymorphNew potion that transforms players or monsters into random creatures, copying the target's stats.→Transform
- GeneralGame Mode:Added a game flag that gives every player an Amulet of Lifesaving at spawn.→+1 Life
subjects affected (8)
tap to see balance history
Related Deals
Gear, keys & collectibles for Barony
Used
New
Used
Ungraded
Used
Used
NewAffiliate links — we may earn a commission. Prices and availability are set by eBay sellers and may change.
Patch history
- V5.0.2 ChangelogApr 3, 2026 · 4mo
V5.0.2 introduces quality-of-life improvements to crafting and map navigation, balances the Bard and Gremlin, adjusts several spell mechanics, and adds new mouse and hotbar control options.
+10−5→ - V5.0.1 ChangelogFeb 3, 2026 · 6mo
V5.0.1 focuses on swimming speed buffs, a significant overhaul to spell leveling and quality-of-life improvements for the Appraisal system.
+11−1→ - V5.0.0 HotfixesJan 31, 2026 · 6mo
A series of hotfixes for V5.0.0 focusing on race stat penalties, weapon balancing, spell interactions, and various stability and achievement fixes.
+5−1→ - 4.3.0 Hotfix Patch NotesOct 25, 2024 · 22mo
A series of hotfixes addressing XP balancing for specific monsters, multiplayer desync, Compendium bugs, and various stability issues.
+1−1→ - 4.2.1 Hotfix Patch NotesMar 8, 2024 · 29mo
A hotfix focusing on achievement progression during events, expanded modding support for textures and translations, and various stability fixes.
+1→ - 4.1.1 Hotfix Patch NotesNov 19, 2023 · 33mo
V4.1.1 Hotfix focuses on Switch compatibility, a new achievement-related command, and critical fixes for Automaton lava interactions and crashes.
+1−2→ - V4.0.2 - Performance, Full Translation Support and HotfixesSep 25, 2023 · 35mo
V4.0.2 focuses on performance optimizations, localization support for modders, and various multiplayer and achievement bugfixes.
+2−1→ - Quality of Death - Pre-Release Update: 4.0.1Aug 1, 2023 · 37mo
Pre-release update 4.0.1 focusing on modding restoration, gamepad quality-of-life improvements, and various bug fixes.
+9→
Recently Updated
6
Invincible VS Hotfix Patch Notes 8.10.2026
Bug fixes addressing recovery after snapback, hitbox reliability for tags, and recovery behavior after failed Heavy Active Tag connections.
42.20.3 STABLE Hotfix Released
Hotfix 42.20.3 STABLE improves server handling, memory stability, and rendering glitches, with general memory optimizations and lighting fixes.
V1.4.1.2 - Update 4, Patch 1, Hotfix 2 - 17th August
Hotfix 2 for Patch 1.4.1.2 fixes several online, UI, and accessibility issues including registration, server behavior, reporting timestamps, menu visibility, account swapping, terms of service, sounds, UI messages, and VR masking.
Wingspan Hotfix - August 17th
Hotfix addressing several gameplay edge cases in Wingspan, including bird power interactions, bonus card scoring, Automa behavior, and Preserve Archive improvements.
Devoid of Liberty: 7.0.1
Fixes focused on stability and UI visibility for weapons/stratagems; two crash fixes and a UI issue resolved.
Servant of the Lake - Patch Notes 1.6.2
Small system and gameplay fixes across UI, notebook accessibility, and in-game progression for Servant of the Lake 1.6.2, with quality-of-life improvements and stability fixes.
Similar Games
6
