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Red Hook Studios · Red Hook Studios·-85%$3.74
Oct 26, 2017 · 107mo ago

Darkest Dungeon - Shieldbreaker Releease BUILD #21049

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Shieldbreaker DLC adds Stealth mechanics, Curio Tracker, controller fixes, and various balance/tuning changes across classes and systems.

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Bug fixes6

Other changes14

  • Shieldbreaker
    • Stealthed interactions:Stealth system introduced; certain attacks ignore Stealth only if they have Bypass Stealth quality; Shieldbreaker benefits from new targeting mechanics through stealth-related changes.
    • Aegis Shield:Shieldbreaker gains survivability in short bursts due to the Aegis shield mechanics.
  • Curio Tracker
    • New feature: icons indicate curios in inventory with positive/negative results; can be toggled off in Gameplay Options.
    • Allows players to build their own hints about curios through experience.
  • Stealth
    • Stealth:New combat mechanic: Stealth prevents direct-targeting unless attack has Bypass Stealth; lasts for the first 2 rounds; AoE can still hit stealthed monsters.
    • Bypass Stealth / De-Stealth:Several skills gain Bypass Stealth to remove stealth and refresh buffs when hitting stealthed targets.
    • SHIELDBREAKER:New targeting behavior: SHIELDBREAKER now targets one enemy to remove stealth while preserving its original party buffs.
    • Rallying Flare:Arbalest/Musketeer skill Rallying Flare gains single-target stealth removal while retaining buffs.
    • Antiquarian: Flash Powder:Antiquarian gains ability to remove stealth via Flash Powder.
    • Occultist: Vulnerability Hex:Occultist gains ability to remove stealth via Vulnerability Hex.
    • Leper: Intimidate:Leper gains ability to remove stealth via Intimidate.
  • Pounder
    • Pounder:Brigand Pounder prot and HP adjusted to account for Shieldbreaker presence; overall difficulty maintained against other heroes.
    • Pounder:Balanced durability to ensure threat remains consistent with Shieldbreaker integration.
  • Miscellaneous Controller / UI FixesImproved menu controller support to remember option category; fixes for lower-profile controller navigation and DLC/mod selection.

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