The Antiquarian Update - Build #13843 (PC/MAC)

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Antiquarian Update adds new class, quality-of-life tweaks, balance changes across Town upgrades and several hero adjustments, and miscellaneous fixes.

▲Buffs23

AntiquarianNew Class: Antiquarian introduced with a full set of updated systems and interactions.→Added
New Stage Coach upgrade treeStage Coach upgrade tree enables recruiting higher-level heroes.→Higher level heroes to recruit
Heirloom rewardsHeirloom rewards are now randomly generated per individual quest instead of being tied to the region.region-tied→random per quest
Heirloom ExchangeIntroduces a quick-town trade option to exchange heirlooms (with a small loss).→Trade heirlooms in town
Trophy TrinketsTrophy Trinkets now return to the hamlet after being lost and reward retroactively.→Back to hamlet after loss; retroactive rewards
Never Again buffNever Again buff increased from 30% to 50%.→50% (was 30%) %
Roster Size IncreaseIncreases roster size through multiple tiers to 28 at cap.→9/12/16/20/24/28 slots
Town upgrade pricing adjustments
- Lower crest costs for Nomad and Survivalist buildings.→reduced for Nomad and Survivalist
- Adjusts deed costs across Blacksmith and Stage Coach to balance progression.→reduced in Blacksmith; slightly increased in Stage Coach
Duelist AdvanceDuelist Advance:Duelist Advance now grants the Riposte ability.→Added
Open VeinOpen Vein:Open Vein now applies a Bleed Resist Debuff to enemies.→Added
Wicked SliceWicked Slice:Wicked Slice damage modifier increased to +15%.→+15% %
Open Vein / L4/L5 weapons min damageMinimum damage for L4/L5 weapons raised to 9/8.7/8→9/8
HP valuesHealth values per level increased across the board.22/26/30/34/38→23/28/33/38/43
Arbalest
- Field Dressing:Field Dressing heals reliably to 35% and has a chance to heal another 50%.→35% with 50% chance to heal 50% %
- Blind Fire:Blind Fire speed scaling adjusted to 4/5/6/7/8.→4/5/6/7/8 SPD
- Blind Fire:Blind Fire now applies its effects even if the attack misses.→applies even on Miss
Highwayman
- Duelist Advance:Duelist Advance gains the new Riposte mechanic.→Added
- Open Vein:Open Vein adds a Bleed Resist Debuff.→Added
- Wicked Slice:Wicked Slice DMG mod increased.→+15% %
- Minimum damage for L4/L5 weapons increased.7/8→9/8
- HP values per level increased.22/26/30/34/38→23/28/33/38/43
Backer Heroes and TrinketsBacker Heroes and Trinkets are now estate-unique and can be reacquired after loss.→unique to the estate and reacquirable after loss

▼Nerfs1

Town upgrade pricing adjustmentsIncreases crest consumption by 25% for most buildings.→increased by 25% in most buildings

✚Bug fixes9

Abomination bugfixFixed Abominations staying in beast form after being teleported out of combat.→fixed when teleported out of combat
Narrator linesFixed Narrator lines not playing correctly when starting New Game+.→fixed lines when starting New Game+
NG+ tutorial backgroundsFixed NG+ tutorial using incorrect backgrounds.→fixed using wrong backgrounds
Cursor selection issuesFixed cursor selection issues around party roster on Embark/Provisions screen.→selection issues around Party Roster on Embark/Provisions screen fixed
Secret room map iconAttempt to fix problem where the secret room icon on the map would disappear.→problem fixed—icon no longer disappears
Roster entry splashFixed roster entry splat display when viewing heroes in guild or blacksmith.→fixed when looking at a hero in guild or blacksmith
Heart Attack AchievementHeart Attack Achievement now procs if any death results from a heart attack.→proc on any death resulting from a heart attack
Dysfunction: Kill any boss with four afflicted heroesFixed Dysfunction achievement interaction not counting Darkest Dungeon bosses properly.→fixed not counting on DD bosses
Fungal Giant’s Confusion SporeFungal Giant:Fixed Confusion Spore skill chance for Fungal Giant (no numeric change provided).

◆Other changes11

AntiquarianPatch notes announce the new class and beta deployment process.
Town upgrade pricing adjustmentsIntroduces costs associated with the new Stagecoach upgrade tree.→added costs for new Stagecoach upgrade tree
Misc FixesRoster sorting improvements for easier management.→Never Again bearers grouped by Level; party grouped by activity
Camping restrictionYou can no longer initiate a new camp while already camping, preventing camping abuse.→cannot start a new camp while camping
NG+ Crest / Embark and Provisioning screensNew NG+ Crest indicator shown in Embark and Provisioning screens.→Added to Embark and Provisioning screens
Siren Cove soundtrackNew Siren’s Cove track included in the soundtrack DLC.→Siren’s Cove version added to Soundtrack DLC
Treasure and sick damage narrationRestored narrator lines concerning treasure and sick damage in rotation.→treasure and sick damage narration restored in rotation
Combat/Camping skill UI polishPolished UI when selecting combat/camping skills and hero navigation in screens.→improved UI for combat/camping skills in character screen
Secret room scout soundAdded secret room scout sound cue for exploration feedback.→secret room scout sound added
Sell value trinketsYou can no longer sell trinkets with zero value.→cannot sell 0 value trinkets
Plot quest orderAdjusted quest order so crypts tutorial appears first.→crypts tutorial shown first crypts